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| - I've been a collector for a while now (... Okay, over 28 years , jeesh) and am fairly particular about where I buy from. Are they too commercialized? Too modern era? Too pop based? Too cramped? I usually scout a store once or even twice to get a vibe of their employees, sales and stock before deciding. Cosmic Comics passed the test. They carry a good mix of pop items, toys, graphic novels, new issues and more importantly to me, back issues. I consider myself a Silver & Bronze type as compared to Copper and Modern collector and Cosmic often fits the niche. I've slowed my frequenting of their establishment as they've been willing to 'deal' less and less (example: you're looking to buy $200 to $300 worth of back issues or $500 worth of statues but a 10% discount is like a foreign language). For me, that's a drawback, especially since comic grading is an inexact science and prices vary, sometimes greatly (even more so if you're ready to chance the "risque" market of on-line comic shopping). Overall though, a pleasant place to visit and shop.
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