Got KICKED OUT of a Comic Shop!
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- Опубліковано 12 січ 2023
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I visited a New comic shop in my area and got kicked out this is what happened
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This is why you don’t hire your family. In the long run his son’s attitude is going to end up costing him his business.
Agreed
Facts!
Standing up for your wife is awesome man. It was pathetic of the guy to get that annoyed over a divider falling down.
Absolutely & thanks for watching
There is a place in Kansas City named Pop Culture which had a real piece of work running the store. He would always yell at kids who touched stuff. I remember one day I went there and it was the first appearance of anti-venom. So I was looking at the copies trying to get the best one because all the copies were not in the greatest condition, and I guess I was taking too long...the next thing I know he came over and grabbed the whole stack off the shelf from in front of me. I was like wtf??? I put the word out and quit going after that. He was just a bitter old ass who didn't need to be anywhere near the hobby. Another time before that I bought a few Neal Adams Detective comics including a #400. When I went to pay he says, "Enjoy them while you can." in a subversive nasty tone. What a POS.
sorry to hear you had a bad experience. My worst was going to the store I had my comic file at on the day Captain America #25 was released. I was ordering Cap at the time and the recent news about his "death" was creating interest in the book. I went in to purchase my file order, the Cap 25 was not there BUT they had a copy hanging on the wall behind the till at $100.00. I told them I would buy the copy hanging on the wall since it should have been in my file and got a bunch of attitude when I said I would pay cover price. Closed my file, as did the guy behind me who also didn't get his copy of the book.
They definitely should have handled that differently
Yep. Avengers 57 is first appearance of silver-age vision. Marvel Mystery 13 is the first appearance of the golden-age vision.
2 totally seperate characters though. Aarkus( golden age vision) was not connected to the silver age vision.
what was the name of the shop i want to talk to them
, I'm sorry to hear that that happened to you both. I've been in a comic shop like that. One of my old LCS' was sold to someone else (I never knew, nor felt a connection with the new owner)and it seemed like the shop was open mostly open for their friends to hang out and game (which is cool, but I felt kind of unwelcome, or a burden when I'd want to look at something behind the counter for instance) I didn't return much after that. I think they finally went out of business. A place that treats their patrons like that can't last and how does that look to the comic community and those of like interests?
exactly thanks for watching buddy
I'm amazed how some of these shops treat their inventory. Half full long boxes means most of those books arent worth the purchase. Cracked and broken spines, white creases along the spine, books literally folded. Just reader copies. They don't care enough to inspect the boxes. Also, isn't the point of the plastic graded boxes is to protectect the comic?
Exactly
Always appreciate your honesty and great attitude. You did everything correct in that situation in my book. Keep up the great work on your channel. Have a nice weekend. ✌🏼
Thank you buddy I appreciate you
They lost some good customers. You handled it well.
lol thanks for sharing bud. Thumbs up 👍
appreciate ya
The thumbnail image you used for this video was my old LCS. I noticed it immediately… that’s an old pic, back when you could walk in there without bumping into things. I have a few videos on here from there.
He’s probably jealous because your wife is gorgeous. Stay awesome guys. 👍
😊 thank you
Sounds like that comic store is more like a hang out for him than an actual store
That’s exactly what it was he didn’t want to have to stop what he was doing to help us
Sorry about your experience.
Thanks man
Truth is that if it was the owners' young son and his two friends playing video games then they did indeed NOT want you to be there because they didn't want to do any "work" even if all that would be was to say hello to a customer and possibly ring-up their sale at the cash register. Most kids don't know or appreciate where their parents' money comes from as long as it comes.. it is ironic that one day it will stop coming because of his very actions in the past
That’s absolutely right
Nice Nova Funko pop. I’ll have to keep my eye open for that one.
Too bad about the grumpy store owner.
I just found your channel. Subbed.
Appreciate you
It sounds like you were very polite considering how rude that man sounded, I'm sorry that that happened to yall. A negative experience can definitely turn me off to wanting to go back to a store, not all people are qualified to run businesses that's for sure.
I'm not into funko pops (though it looks like you scored) but that CGC book for $60 was a nice pick up and the grade made it a solid bargain. As for the rude boy, I would have arranged with the owner to go back for the Avengers book while Dad and his son are there. You can make it a teachable moment in customer service and displaying books for the son. On top of that you might get a slightly better deal on the Avengers book for the attitude and embarrass the son at the same time. A win, win situation, IMO.
That’s a good idea thank you
This is the fourth video I've watched today with people explaining how the comic book store workers we're playing video games and not interacting with customers positively. Really sad stuff
It sure is sad buddy
Mannn you’re better than me, I probably would’ve said some choice words, props for keeping your cool though
I just caught your video on rude, comic book, store owners and employees and you should have asked them to add up all the common books that you were going to buy and tell them that’s how much money you just lost add that up daily or annually. It adds up
I always hate when the thang falls.
My worst comic shop experience was on a Free Comic book Day oh, this, shop had artists and writers signing stuff at his shop, long story short I got a sketch from an artist he told me to wait till the end of the day to do it so I did not hold up the lines, so near the end of the day I came back was getting my sketch it took a while about 45 minutes, I paid the artist and my friend and his son came with me his son was getting some comics signed so I got in line with his son to talk with him while he was getting his comic signed , the owner came out like 10 minutes later while we're still in line and told me he wanted to talk to me I got out of the line went outside and there he started yelling at me saying I was taking advantage that i was already in line before, I explained to him what went on he then proceeded to get his employees to come over and asked them if I do this evey year and the all said that I do this every year I told him that I never have got anything signed or met any of artists or writers in the past he proceeded to get more angry and kick me out and told me never to come back which is fine because I don't want to give businesses 2 someone that's going to act like that because it's not all right to treat customers that way
That’s horrible hate that happened to u buddy
You did nothing wrong, as a small comic/game store owner in a small town, I can say with some athority we need all the customers we can get. When you walk into my store someone will welcome you with a smile and offer to help you find something. Even if we are in a game we stop, you have priority as a shopping customer. I dont have any super keys but what I do have I want to sell, these books aren't like the magic and pokemon, flying off the shelves like like leaves in a tornado (really what lets my store stay alive) so I want anyone interested to see what I've got, it may be the key they are missing! Just my 2 cents.
Thanks buddy
Although I quit collecting comics some 25+ years ago, I used to hate boxes that were underfilled or overstuffed. Although I like cats well enough, I'm allergic to them and one store hat cat fur all over the back issues. Another pet peeve is when I would drive to a store, and they were late opening up. Some were run well and some weren't. Also, the comics should be priced. I've heard stories about stores wanting to price the comics after you bring them to the counter or want to change the price.
I have seen that lately when they price at the register I don’t like that at all
That happen to me and I didn't go back.
That behavior Wrath described is very unprofessional.
Unprofessionalism and lack of good business sense was killing comic shops LONG before the Internet and anything like Amazon marketplace was a significant factor!
I can count on less than one hand the number of comic shops I ever felt welcome in! A lot of shops are managed and run by people who are anti-social and HATE their customers. It's a reality with comic shops. Comic Guy is a stereotype that holds up in many comic book stores!
I stopped going to comic shops over 12 years ago because I just got fed up with the overall low quality of monthly product and the feeling that I wasn't welcome in the store. I have since collected things again but only in trade and in hardcover. The vast majority of the time I will not pay cover price because it's too expensive and there's really no reason to pay MSRP for most of this stuff -- it's not worth it, and in the vast majority of cases never will be!
A lot of the BS I saw being done in comic book shops is being repeated at places like Half-Price Books. They WILL gouge if they can get away with it and people aren't knowledgeable. They criminally underpay for most things already. DO NOT SELL your comic book collections to HPB because they will take advantage of you!
@@AvengerII That’s the sad truth it sucks buddy
You handled that better than I would have.
I’m a nice guy and I try to treat everyone with respect but he went a little to far
That venom/wolverine is a $20-25 book raw in a 9.8 has to be worth $100 or more, nice grab
THANKS BUDDY
I liked listening to you talk about comics, so I subscribed. Looking forward to exploring your videos. Do you mind if I ask where your accent is from?
Thank you buddy I’m from NC
that nova pop is so cool
You were a gentleman enough not to call out the business name on UA-cam. I commend you. I hope you described the experience in full to the owner, and maybe remind the owner that comic book stores are faltering, due to online comics and trade paperbacks being easily available through commercial retailers and Amazon. I could understand if the "manager " could of given a warning, or even investigated what happened and even offered assistance. You came in with a purpose.
Thank you for that I appreciate you watching
@@whynotcomics3291 I don't think these momos realize social media could kill their business and job security in a heartbeat.
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Just found your channel. Subbed.
Thanks buddy appreciate you
Don’t give your money to people who act like that. That store hurts the hobby and keeps newer collectors out. You are way too generous
you’re absolutely right my friend
You did the right thing simply walk out and he loses business.
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it
Love your videos man, and sorry that happened to you and your wife. Obviously he was having a bad day and decided to take it out on yall. And you did the right thing protecting your wife, don't think otherwise. And yes, that Avengers no.57 was the 1st appearance of the Vision and the price for that grade was a good deal. Did the person you ended up complaining to invite you back?
Thanks buddy & no he didn’t so we def won’t go back to many other good places
But that was a heck of a deal
You did the right thing, I’d never let anyone disrespect my woman or talk to her a certain way. Also they shouldnt be playing games and act with some professionalism. Owning a store they should know that stuff can happen. I wouldn’t go back or give them my business. Happy hunting and geek responsibly 🍻
The funko pricing app isn't great when you begin looking at other places on the secondary market for pricing. I wish there was a better funko price system in the market.
Yes I agree
Good video. Just subscribed.
Thanks 🙏
Dont worry about it man. Sounds like that guy is just an aggressive person in life. Something he's gonna have to deal with so jokes on him.
That’s right my friend
Nice story to share brother.
Thank you buddy
I've been to some places where books fall over and I hate it and it's not even my store.
We got the funk, dude you handled that good but I would of have not lol.
It was hard lol
GREAT BUY'S BRUV
thank man
just found ur channel new sub nice score for 60
Thanks buddy
He’s acting like you messed up his ultimate fallout 4 😂😂😂😂
Lol that’s funny
I went to a new shop in my area and the guy was telling me to be careful before I started looking. It was like going into a bank vault meaning you couldn't freely look by yourself and the books were in shit condition
Lol people are so crazy that made me laugh I needed that 🤣 they must not need our business thanks for watching my friend
Had an incident at a shop where the actual owner came up to me while looking at new comics lol 😆 and say be careful with my books 📚 and he was squeezing his comics in these wooden shelf displays where it wasn't a good fit. What can you do but go to another shop 🤷🏻♂️ or order online 🤔
They don’t realize they are hurting theirselves I appreciate you
I don't take crap from anybody plus if a owner said that to me I WILL say, "Don't worry, I'll be careful. Careful where to spend MY money since you think you sign my checks" then I just walk out. LOL !
Shocking the store personal blew a $200 sell over a misunderstanding. Btw, the best approach to thumb through a very tight comic bin is to remove the first ten comics and gently place it aside. That avoids bending comics and more importantly keeping the bin in order.
Exactly
Thats what I do.
Great video buddy stand up for your woman
Always
One time I dropped a whole rack that was hanging off the wall. Maybe 100+ books on the floor . Immediately I was embarrassed and started picking them up. The guy came over said don't worry about he would handle it. He was a pissed I could tell but he was very professional. I made sure to buy some books as my way of apology. It's still my favorite shop to this day.
That’s awesome he sure did handle it professionally
The first appearance of Nova in funko pops. FFS
thanks for watching
Took me 2 minutes to realize this is parody. Hilarious.
customer service is as important as the books the comic stores sell! I have noticed many stores lacking this, sorry about experience. The best revenge is not to give them your $'s. Keep the content going!
Thank you so much
Revenge,,,,stop,,it's not about Revenge,,you are a bad person
You handled it well.
Especially when someone is marginally disrespectful and kinda aggressive towards your wife,a customer…..
Thank you I tried
There’s two versions of that nova. There’s one with the preview exclusive to 30,000 then you got the regular sticker version.
Thank you
Im going to start looking for that moon knight funko
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Sorry man. I hate when people are stupid. Store owners need to have some customer service skills! Don't they want the sales?
You would think
200 bucks would have been a steal if it was a 7.5. Either the owner doesn't know how to grade properly or there is some damage you are not seeing or missing pages
Agreed
If you have money to spend go ahead but $60 dollars on any comic is just too much, I dont go no more than $5 and thats if I really need it.
Just because of some falling books he kicked you out 😡 don’t let people walk over you man
You pick up bro i just follow your page....
You did the right thing
Thank you buddy
Avengers 57 is the first Silver Age appearance of The Vision
Thanks buddy
I believe it the first appearance of the Vision. There was another character with the same name, but that is the first appearance of that version of the Vision. Yeah I’ve had a similar experience many many years ago in a small town comic shop. I’ve never understood how people can run a business with an attitude and expect to be successful. Sounds like you handled it the best way possible.
I would have cussed the guy out and never go back there cause I wouldn't put up with that crap at all.
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Yes we definitely won’t be going back
Hi buddy hope all is well, a if something is gona fall it's gona fall regardless,,if it falls probably mean it's not stored properly, see with comic collector's some have had the collections for years and never dropped a book because we know how to store properly like yourselves, so don't stress on it ,seems to me they just wanted to play there games and get paid for it lol, and he's loss that comic will come again but you custom to his shop probably won't,,stay safe always 🙏❤️💯🦵♿️🤙
That’s right my friend
$60.00 9.8 of that book is a steal, especially being a semi key Sam Keith cover👍
Thanks
There are a lot of good stores out there and a percentage of trash ones like this. I have one in my area exactly like this
it’s a shame
Thanks for watching
It is no wonder you were the only customers in the shop. It sounds like they don't want customers.
exactly
another one was in Vancouver , BC Canada, in the late 90s, at the ABC Comic book emporium in Granville street, one of hte best comic used book store shops in Vancouver and I still go there since the owner is sort of a buddy of mine, they got this clerk who was a total aggressive prick, I almost had a brawl with him in the shop, later got fired for stealing money then died of liver failure a few years later.
They need to treat customers with respect
@@whynotcomics3291 yep but depends on the owners , the owner of the shop was just great, former Vietnam vet now passed away knew his stuff, he just hired a bad employee.
sounds like karma caught up with him.
Sucks that you and your wife had to deal with a man-child. Sounds like you handled it well. If you choose to go back, hopefully the "real" owner will treat you better. Or you can take your business elsewhere...an LCS can't afford to lose customers especially in a smaller town. I hope you can find a copy of Avengers 57...awesome book.
Thank you so much for your kind words and yes I hope I will come across it again one day
That's funny, I expressed opinion.
I watch your videos all the time but cant help to notice that your audio is always low. please dont think im trolling. i think you need to upgrade your mic. Check your settings first. you are problably recording the webcam audio.
I’ll check on this thank you for letting me know
Is that funky pop app to check prices for them
Yes just look up funko they have a app & u can scan all your funkos
If that store keeps treating their customers like that, they'll be out of business soon. It's stuff like that why I love capitalism. No joke!
That’s absolutely right
30 to 50 dollar books are usually on the wall he was totally out of line set your store up better and you won't have those problems
Exactly right
Customers should never have access to high dollar items unless they request to look at them and then there is an obligation as a result of their inexperience or s*** happens moment
Exactly
What happened to you and your wife is bad. Shopping should be a fun experience. Love Sam Keith art.
Thank you my friend
Why would someone acted like that not cool
Aside from that issue being a 4 parter to Wolverine/ Venoms the 1st battle...its Sam Keith's art! A great artist, creator of The Maxx, and illustrator for Sandman and Wolverine! Its some great moody artwork and stylized art! So sorry you and your wife had to deal with this jerk! I'm glad you've stood up to them for disrespecting her!
Thanks buddy appreciate you
First of all you did right to step up to defend your wife as every husband should as i'm a husband myself to my wife as well.
For that individual not greeting customers when they walk in to a store with no regard and sincere respect to acknowledge your presence is very unprofessional and especially if a worker a store raises his tone of voice towards your wife is very uncalled for and disrespectful.
Sorry you and your family had to experience something like that which is unfortunate and as you mentioned the bad vibe that probably had made you feel some sort of way trying to enjoy a nice day out to have fun at a comicbook shop, all because of that worker there being so unprofessional and disrespectful.
Happy you two left on a good note to where nothing else coukd have happened after that ordeal. They have lost two potential customers and hope that the owner of the comicbook shop realizes not to employ them there anymore because it's business that they're tarnishing with their lack of understanding how to treat customers with respect.
You did right no harm no foul only thing to do is to forgive which is sometimes hard for some or not most people can do, but yet forgive. God's vengeance not ours. Amen.
God bless you.
I sure do appreciate your kind words
@@whynotcomics3291 You're welcome of course.
"Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder."
-Mathew 19:6
"What therefore God had joined together, let not man put asunder."
-Mathew 10:9
God bless you. Amen and amen.
They weren’t about business at all seem like, sounds as if they were children. Pops probably wasn’t there anyway or he would’ve been on point instead of showing off for whomever was playing the game with them, I’ll definitely write a review or call the shop to speak with the owner I guarantee this is not the first time he had to speak to his son about a issue, they lucky they even got a single $ from you, nice slab btw
exactly, Thanks my friend
Yeah, it figures that a comic store owner's son would be a spoiled jerk. Good story. 👍
Yes he sure was unfortunately
You should name the shop, cause if it's in my area, i won't be going there, ever. The attitude of these young folks these days is outta contrlo. No respect.
The shop is in White Lake NC thanks for the support
the worst comic shop experience I had was with a comic shop in Manila Philippines called Comic Quest, the owner was a ahole who tried to pressure me into buying ore comics which I did not want. also he sells comics as jacked up prices due to privellage of buying from him.
That’s a shame
@@whynotcomics3291 yep horrible this owner had a lot of ego, despite his attitude, many were still buying from him, if you were loyal to him he treated you good even though selling you comics at jacked up prices, however if you deviated and bought comics from another seller, you were treated like dirt.
I once got kicked out of a church for shouting aleluya too loud during worship so dont feel bad
amen 🤣
Why would you want to shop at a store where the owner treats you like garbage.
Exactly
I have never been told to leave but have been talk to wrong, look at wrong and what that all about? I pay out tons of money we're talking hundred's of dollar book comics! What you and your family felt like is how I was talk to and was really stupit when you give hard earn money out to a business. Lots of owners will lie as well. I go to have fun not be hurt in leave feeling like wow. I have been shopping online even if it cost more untill comic owners get it together. Not saying all are this bad. I have met some really nice people but watch out some will take your money then start making up stupit stuff that not fun and yes they are losing my business. Have a Great day! ❤️🇺🇲
That’s so true some act like they don’t want you in there shop which is ridiculous I believe in greeting someone when they walk in the door & making them feel welcome
@@whynotcomics3291 I agree so much! I have no ideal what going on in comic stores. I guess when you pay out hundred of dollars over time the money not needed. Just like your wife you take care of books and a person sayes that just because I look at a certain box of comics I was pick out doing something wrong. Glad he enjoyed his many hundred dollar bills. Be the last time. Have a wonderful day!❤️🇺🇲
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Can't speak for the shops you go to but i'td be good to keep in mind that a lot of shops are making dick on new stuff and old back issues and collections are where the comic money is coming from so they might be more high strung. The last 3 shops I was in no longer sells new issues if it's not on a reliable customer's pull list.
gotcha thanks
All comic shops are different. I’ve been to some with super nice employees who are helpful and will talk comics with you and I’ve been in others where we weren’t greeted, helped and the employees are smug Aholes.
I just write an honest review and never return.
That’s exactly right my friend
Sounds like he just wants you to clear off so he can get back to his game. Probably didn't give a damn about the stock in the first place.
Yea that was how he acted
good job he's working for dad. People like that get eaten alive in a real workplace.
I’d never step foot in there again.
For sure
Ha! I am banned from my lcs...too.....boy. It saved me $$$$$$$$$
Lol glad I’m not the only one
My dtore all they do is play there dungeons and dragons card games its hard to even get them to check you out
That is the first Vision Avengers 57
Thanks
@@whynotcomics3291 you’re welcome
If I was you I'd shop elsewhere I've had so many issues at this one place I gave up going their
I definitely won’t be going back
You didn’t do anything wrong, anyway. The guy sounds like a jerk. That Avengers book is the 1st Vision, and that MCP in a 9.8 for $60 is a great buy!!👍🏻
Thanks my friend
Foma is over it’s not the same as last year. It’s dead
Yea it’s slowing down
They kicked me out of the shop too! All I did was wear a MAGA hat, what’s going on?
they must not need our money lol
Yeah I pretty much think some people who own these shops have very poor social skills and lived on the couch in their moms basement far too long and now that they "own" their own store think they are the all that and a bag of chips being the master of their own universe what a bunch of BS eh.
I agree they don’t realize they are hurting theirselves