Buying Comics Online.

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

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Originally Posted by Monkey Ambassador

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

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Originally Posted by Baxter Stockmen

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.

HotJuicyBurgers · 05-10-2012, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by plastroncafe

HeavyInk, that sounds familiar.
Oh right, I remember hearing about them.

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

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Originally Posted by samg

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

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Originally Posted by samg

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

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Originally Posted by Redrumh2o

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.

05-09-2012, 02:52 PM	#1
Monkey Ambassador Foot Soldier Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 100	Buying Comics Online. 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? __________________ Savannah College of Art and Design

05-09-2012, 03:08 PM	#3
Venom Space Knight Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,637	^ Def, and don't forget Mile High Comics, too! Backups is Midtown, GrahamCrackers. Personally I use mycomicshop more than any, followed by MHC. __________________

05-09-2012, 04:50 PM	#7
Baxter Stockmen Foot Soldier Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Montana Posts: 126	I love http://heavyink.com/. Easy subscriptions. Fast shipping. __________________ < i hunga for cowabunga! Oh, i'm looking for a Sideshow Statues.

05-11-2012, 04:47 AM	#15
Buffy Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: where am I? Posts: 1,472	I usually order my new tmnt stuff from grahamcrackers.com They ship extremely fast. __________________ Forgiveness is divine, but never pay full price for late pizza.

05-19-2012, 02:17 PM	#17
Monkey Ambassador Foot Soldier Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 100	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. __________________ Savannah College of Art and Design

05-09-2012, 02:57 PM	#2
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,831	mycomicsshop.com has most TMNT issues.

05-09-2012, 03:22 PM	#4
LeoNerdo Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 872	I've used Things From Another World for the IDW series since it began. No complaints so far!

05-09-2012, 04:13 PM	#5
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,945	Never hurts to get 'em from the source either, if you're looking for older TMNT stuff. www.miragelicensing.com

05-09-2012, 09:40 PM	#8
Toby Barrett Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 946	I buy my issues online from Gammaraycomics. Great prices and awesome shipping practices. Everything comes in mint.

05-10-2012, 09:57 AM	#10
SS_Turtle Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Northeast Posts: 355	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.

05-26-2012, 07:10 PM	#18
corvus Stone Warrior Join Date: May 2012 Location: London Posts: 783	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.