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Originally Posted by Iceman

That's usually the case. Sadly, the stereotype of condescending and unhelpful comic shop worker is very much based in reality. I've been to some shops with friendly and helpful staff but usually they are the ones that don't sell collectables and pretty much just sell comics/manga/etc. I guess the shop owners feel they need 1000% mark up to survive but if it doesn't sell then what's the point? If you don't know you market and what will get stuff to sell fast then you shouldn't be in business. It's better to get $30 for an item you paid $20 than to not sell it. Even if the item goes for $50-$60 on the open market. For every item you under sell it will even out with people coming back remembering that good deal they got. No one goes shopping wanting to buy at the store with the highest price.

Iceman youre right on...common sense, and a little business acumen would do a LOT for these LCS guys...

But I digress...I am a little pissed my LCS's dont really dabble in older collectibles/toys...they do get the new waves of toys in, but dont stock, or stay consistent with older stuff...I am trying to talk them into letting me start something up...