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The Perils Of The Comic Store Pull List, Strike Again

Published Tue, 06 Aug 2019 09:30:21 -0500

Last updated Tue, 06 Aug 2019 18:30:44 -0500

A few days ago, comic store employee, Rachel of SoCal Games & Comics of Temecula, California, posted the following tweet.

$817.21 of abandoned subscription comics. I'm sad. But mostly, I'm sad for my shop and other shops who get it worse than mine.
Please pick up your subscription. If you're not into it anymore or you're moving, let your shop know! It helps. pic.twitter.com/8lW1A6o0Ze

— Rachel (@baberuthless___) 4 August 2019

It's not an uncommon problem for comic book stores, Bleeding Cool has covered this issue a number of times, from a number of stores, some who have even claimed they have gone under as a result on unclaimed pulled comic books. And yes, there has been a lot of advice regarding pull list policy, keeping credit cards on file, but not every solution fits every store, and it remains a concern. And Rachel's timeline blew up.

I'm open to answering any and all questions about my policy! From comic customers or retailers.

I'm also really surprised how large this has grown. It seems to be an ever evolving issue in the industry that has a lot of factors contributing to it.

— Rachel (@baberuthless___) 5 August 2019

Off to the gym because going from 450 followers to almost 2k is wild and I need to get in a good run. Also my gym is right next to The Habit and I'm getting hungry.

— Rachel (@baberuthless___) 5 August 2019

If nothing else, it may provide a reminder for some… pick up your comics. I'll be doing that from Orbital Comics in London tomorrow. Will you?

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