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The comic shop in my town used to be a quiet place for old guys to read the paper
I walked in last week and it was packed with people my age, maybe thirty of them, all talking about the new X-Men show. The owner, Dave, told me he started a 'New Reader Night' six months ago where he gives a quick talk on where to start with a different character. He said his Wednesday sales are up by almost half since he began. The whole vibe changed from a dusty backroom to a spot where people actually hang out and ask questions. He even has a little board now with staff picks for people who liked the movies. It made me think about how shops have to try harder now with everything being online. What's the best change you've seen a local shop make to bring in new fans?
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nathanwalker17d ago
Wow, Dave finally realized the boxes are for reading, not just storing. Good for him!
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ryan_sanchez17d ago
Had a buddy with 50 unread books in his place. Told him to pick just one, finish it, then decide if he wants to keep it or pass it on. That system actually worked, @nathanwalker. Dave should try the one-in, one-out rule with those boxes.
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