Comic Purchases this week.
While I'm still on the fence as a possible consumer of either Digital or Paper-based comics, I will continue to buy comics on an almost weekly basis. That said, I would have to point out that these comics (and those the week before) were purchased at a new place - that is, new to my purchasing habits. I mean to say that I am now getting my comics from Comics Odyssey in Robinson's Galleria. I've known this place for quite some time, but out of the service I have been getting from Filbars' I would stick with them. However, as I got to know Odyssey longer, and as I was getting a discount form them when I bought large amounts, I was comparing how I was being treated by both places.
Filbar's still allows me to reserve and they hold things for me... but so does Odyssey. Both give me discounts. But here's where Odyssey gets the better of Filbar's. They email me a list of comics arriving - and all their comics come with acid free backing boards and plastics with no extra cost. Filbar's has been inconsistent in giving the boards or plastics (sometimes asking me to pay extra if I chose to get them, in other times, they give it... other times, there simply is no stock). When I ask both to seek back issues - they do... but I feel that Odyssey gets it done better.
I'm sure Filbar's gives me more issues of free comics in Free Comic book Day... but I've yet to experience Odyssey with this (which I shall on Saturday), so I can't compare - yet. Meanwhile... I'll be enjoying my issues. Looking forward to Aquaman, and am curious about Saga. Following the whole Avengers vs. X-men as well. Don't think I'll get to finish reading them all in one day - don't intend to either.
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