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Monkey Ambassador
05-09-2012, 02:52 PM
My local comic book shop has made me feel unwelcome on more than several occasions, so I'm resorting to the internet for my TMNT needs. Does anybody here recommend an online retailer?
CyberCubed
05-09-2012, 02:57 PM
mycomicsshop.com has most TMNT issues.
Venom
05-09-2012, 03:08 PM
^ Def, and don't forget Mile High Comics, too!

Backups is Midtown, GrahamCrackers.

Personally I use mycomicshop more than any, followed by MHC.
LeoNerdo
05-09-2012, 03:22 PM
I've used Things From Another World for the IDW series since it began. No complaints so far!
Powder
05-09-2012, 04:13 PM
Never hurts to get 'em from the source either, if you're looking for older TMNT stuff. www.miragelicensing.com
Princess Anri
05-09-2012, 04:33 PM
Does anybody here recommend an online retailer?
If you buy lots of comics, Discount Comic Book Service (dcbservice.com) is the best site ever.

You get at least 40% off of ALL COMICS, including trades and hardcovers.

All you have to do is place your order in advance (over a month in advance).

But if you buy a lot of titles, it simply can't be beat.

And if you don't, it's still pretty amazing. For new issues, that is.

For back issues, the best places have already been mentioned.
Baxter Stockmen
05-09-2012, 04:50 PM
I love http://heavyink.com/.

Easy subscriptions. Fast shipping.
Toby Barrett
05-09-2012, 09:40 PM
I buy my issues online from Gammaraycomics. Great prices and awesome shipping practices. Everything comes in mint.
KM3K
05-10-2012, 06:20 AM
I love http://heavyink.com/.

Easy subscriptions. Fast shipping.

I second this recommendation. Their employees are active on their forum and very helpful. Plus you're not locked into preorders like most online comic stores.
SS_Turtle
05-10-2012, 09:57 AM
I just switched over to Discount Comic Book Service, there pricing can't be beat and all the comics I've received arrive in perfect condition (I make sure to get the bad + board option).

I've used mycomicbookshop.com and Midtown for back issues.

The only downside to Discount Comic Book Service is they do not have the Variant B covers which I just get from my LCS.
plastroncafe
05-10-2012, 10:34 AM
HeavyInk, that sounds familiar.
Oh right, I remember hearing about them. (http://cartoonboys.livejournal.com/8744.html)
HotJuicyBurgers
05-10-2012, 12:54 PM
HeavyInk, that sounds familiar.
Oh right, I remember hearing about them. (http://cartoonboys.livejournal.com/8744.html)

That is pretty extreme

In lighter news, I can also vouch for mycomicshop
I've only ever purchased back issues from them, but I didn't check the box to add bags and boards and some of them still came which was a plus.
It took a little bit, (might be cuz i'm so used to amazon free 2 day shipping), but when it did arrive it was in good condition.
Princess Anri
05-10-2012, 03:04 PM
The only downside to Discount Comic Book Service is they do not have the Variant B covers which I just get from my LCS.
This is exactly what I do.
Redrumh2o
05-10-2012, 04:28 PM
I just switched over to Discount Comic Book Service, there pricing can't be beat and all the comics I've received arrive in perfect condition (I make sure to get the bad + board option).

I've used mycomicbookshop.com and Midtown for back issues.

The only downside to Discount Comic Book Service is they do not have the Variant B covers which I just get from my LCS.

I have been ordering 2 of cover A, and I have always received 1 A and 1 B...so it is worth a try. You can probably just ask them too...they defiantly have them as they must order them to get the retailer incentive.
Buffy
05-11-2012, 04:47 AM
I usually order my new tmnt stuff from grahamcrackers.com
They ship extremely fast.
SS_Turtle
05-11-2012, 07:13 AM
I have been ordering 2 of cover A, and I have always received 1 A and 1 B...so it is worth a try. You can probably just ask them too...they defiantly have them as they must order them to get the retailer incentive.

Reddrum,thanks I'm going to start doing the same.
Monkey Ambassador
05-19-2012, 02:17 PM
Thanks for all of the suggestions. I had forgotten I posted this here. I found scifigenre.com and will be using them for now. If I don't like them I"ll try what you guys have suggested.
corvus
05-26-2012, 07:10 PM
So the owner of heavyink has bizarre political views? I don't want to turn this into a debate but your average person thinks its okay for cops to kill dangerous criminals or for soldiers to kill alleged terrorists, one could argue that congressmen are just as dangerous. I'm not gonna state my personal views here just saying we shouldn't put a guy out of business for his, he hasn't hurt anyone after all.