Sunday at the Comic Zone is my favorite day of the week.
The store is more laid back. I usually listen to "my" music - jazz, or folk, or sometimes classical - as I work on entering Wednesday's order into our inventory system.
Today was no exception.
And yet, as I write this, I am remembering yesterday, when the store was bustling! One of the reasons for all of the activity yesterday is because we sponsored the Dungeons & Dragons RPG yesterday. I really enjoy the days when we have D&D in the store. I can feel the creative energies flowing as the stories unfold.
I guess I can safely say that I enjoy both the quiet days as well as the busy days. Let's face it. I just love this store!
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Un-Wednesday
Andy has been so busy today!
We didn't get new comics today due to Memorial Day, so we will get them in tomorrow.
However, one of our regular customers called and Andy talked on the phone with him for close to an hour. Now he's talking with a customer in the store - and has been for over an hour! Wow! They are having a great conversation about comic book history. I can tell he loves his job. It's heartwarming. :)
Avery just got back from mailing out our first eBay order. Here's hoping it's the first of many. :)
We didn't get new comics today due to Memorial Day, so we will get them in tomorrow.
However, one of our regular customers called and Andy talked on the phone with him for close to an hour. Now he's talking with a customer in the store - and has been for over an hour! Wow! They are having a great conversation about comic book history. I can tell he loves his job. It's heartwarming. :)
Avery just got back from mailing out our first eBay order. Here's hoping it's the first of many. :)
Monday, May 25, 2009
Star Wars Day
Today was Star Wars Day at Comic Zone.
We had a nice display of various Star Wars items, and Avery and I dressed in costume. We didn't have the crowd that I had hoped for, but we had folks in the store most of the day, so it was fun nonetheless.
Here are some pictures:
This is Avery and I: The Emperor vs a Jedi
Here's another one of the two of us.
This is Andy with two Ultra Sabers
This one is Avery in his Jedi costume
This is me in my Emperor robe Heheh, they kept telling me that I had to look mean, but every time I tried, I'd crack up laughing. Guess I am not a very good bad guy....
Here's another attempt at being mean. LOLOL!
We had a nice display of various Star Wars items, and Avery and I dressed in costume. We didn't have the crowd that I had hoped for, but we had folks in the store most of the day, so it was fun nonetheless.
Here are some pictures:
This is Avery and I: The Emperor vs a Jedi
Here's another one of the two of us.
This is Andy with two Ultra Sabers
This one is Avery in his Jedi costume
This is me in my Emperor robe Heheh, they kept telling me that I had to look mean, but every time I tried, I'd crack up laughing. Guess I am not a very good bad guy....
Here's another attempt at being mean. LOLOL!
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Star Wars Day Press Release
PRESS RELEASE
Scottsdale, AZ. May 23, 2009. Comic Zone of Scottsdale, AZ will be celebrating STAR WARS DAY on May 25, 2009.
Monday, May 25, 2009 is the 32nd anniversary of the release of the first Star Wars movie, and so to celebrate that momentous occasion, Comic Zone will be featuring all things Star Wars. In addition to displaying our Star Wars comic books, we will have Star Wars memorabilia and paraphernalia for sale. We will be showing Star Wars animation clips throughout the day on our big-screen TV. Anyone who dresses up in a Star Wars costume will receive 15% off whatever they buy.
Come on by and may the force be with you!
Comic Zone is the best and only comic book store in Scottsdale, Arizona, conveniently located at 5909 N. Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85250, just off the 101. Take McDonald Drive to the third traffic light (Granite Reef Road). Comic Zone is on the west side of the Basha’s parking lot, facing Granite Reef Road just two doors down from Casella’s Deli.
The store features ever-changing and ongoing sales, regular video game tournaments, Magic the Gathering tournaments, and Dungeons and Dragons role playing games. Come on by. You will like what you find.
Website: http://www.comiczoneaz.com.
Phone: 480-483-2685
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Scottsdale, AZ. May 23, 2009. Comic Zone of Scottsdale, AZ will be celebrating STAR WARS DAY on May 25, 2009.
Monday, May 25, 2009 is the 32nd anniversary of the release of the first Star Wars movie, and so to celebrate that momentous occasion, Comic Zone will be featuring all things Star Wars. In addition to displaying our Star Wars comic books, we will have Star Wars memorabilia and paraphernalia for sale. We will be showing Star Wars animation clips throughout the day on our big-screen TV. Anyone who dresses up in a Star Wars costume will receive 15% off whatever they buy.
Come on by and may the force be with you!
Comic Zone is the best and only comic book store in Scottsdale, Arizona, conveniently located at 5909 N. Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85250, just off the 101. Take McDonald Drive to the third traffic light (Granite Reef Road). Comic Zone is on the west side of the Basha’s parking lot, facing Granite Reef Road just two doors down from Casella’s Deli.
The store features ever-changing and ongoing sales, regular video game tournaments, Magic the Gathering tournaments, and Dungeons and Dragons role playing games. Come on by. You will like what you find.
Website: http://www.comiczoneaz.com.
Phone: 480-483-2685
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Thursday, May 21, 2009
Scottsdale C of C
This morning, I dragged myself out of bed at 6 am so that I could attend the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce's event - Networking with Purpose.
About 75 of us Scottsdale business owners gathered at Corts Furniture Rental and we sat six to a seating arrangement, each of us having 2 minutes to share a bit about our company. Then we switched and did the same thing, and then we switched again!
It was great. We all got to talk to about 24 unique people, and then there was time to talk further at the end.
I made some great connections, and hopefully some new friends of Comic Zone.
I invited them all to our 6th month anniversary party on June 6th. :)
About 75 of us Scottsdale business owners gathered at Corts Furniture Rental and we sat six to a seating arrangement, each of us having 2 minutes to share a bit about our company. Then we switched and did the same thing, and then we switched again!
It was great. We all got to talk to about 24 unique people, and then there was time to talk further at the end.
I made some great connections, and hopefully some new friends of Comic Zone.
I invited them all to our 6th month anniversary party on June 6th. :)
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Current and Upcoming Events
Today was (Re-) OPENING DAY for Basha's Supermarket! The store is beautiful! In honor of having Basha's back, we gave out coupons for the Basha's Bash - allowing holders 10% off $20 or more. These coupons are good until the end of this month. We have already had a few folks take advantage of that!
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This Saturday, May 23rd, we are hosting TWO video games:
At 3:00 pm, Super Mario Brothers 3
At 6:00 pm, Call of Duty 4 (360)
Come on by for the fun!
We now have sodas and snacks available for sale.
***
On Monday, May 25th, Memorial Day, is also STAR WARS DAY!
We will have displays of Star Wars merchandise, as well as a few people dressing up, and we will be looping Star Wars movies and cartoons in our gaming area all day. We may even have some rare fan films.
***
We are just beginning plans for our 6 month anniversary party on June 6th. Stay tuned for more details.
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In the meantime, we will be selling all back issues for 50% off starting June 1st until the anniversary party, in celebration of achieving the impossible, and being open for 6 months as a brand new business in this economy. Go us!
***
This Saturday, May 23rd, we are hosting TWO video games:
At 3:00 pm, Super Mario Brothers 3
At 6:00 pm, Call of Duty 4 (360)
Come on by for the fun!
We now have sodas and snacks available for sale.
***
On Monday, May 25th, Memorial Day, is also STAR WARS DAY!
We will have displays of Star Wars merchandise, as well as a few people dressing up, and we will be looping Star Wars movies and cartoons in our gaming area all day. We may even have some rare fan films.
***
We are just beginning plans for our 6 month anniversary party on June 6th. Stay tuned for more details.
***
In the meantime, we will be selling all back issues for 50% off starting June 1st until the anniversary party, in celebration of achieving the impossible, and being open for 6 months as a brand new business in this economy. Go us!
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Building our Presence
Avery just mentioned to me that we have had three calls in the past two days from people who want to sell us comic books.
We are not really buying comic books from others at this point, unless they are deeply discounted, although in certain situations, we may be able to work out a consignment deal.
But, as he pointed out, the fact that people are calling us means we are becoming more known!
I love that!!!
We are not really buying comic books from others at this point, unless they are deeply discounted, although in certain situations, we may be able to work out a consignment deal.
But, as he pointed out, the fact that people are calling us means we are becoming more known!
I love that!!!
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