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Fantasy Books

FROM THE ROAD
 
September 22, 2010


Vital Stats
 
OWNERS: Steve Unverferth and Tony Favillo

MANAGER: Keena Venegas

YEAR OPENED: 1980

STORE SIZE: 1,600 sq. ft.

LOCATIONS: 3

EMPLOYEES: 8
 
WEBSITE: www.fantasybooksinc.com
FACEBOOK: Fantasy Books
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Fairview Heights, IL’s Fantasy Books

About Our Shop
 
Favorite Recent Comic Book: Vertigo Comics' Sweet Tooth.

Special events offered: Customer Appreciation Sale, FCBD.

Community Involvement: Various charitable donations.

How was your last Free Comic Book Day event? Excellent.  Saw lots of young kids.

What did you like about the Retailer Summit?
It is a great opportunity to meet other retailers and get new ideas.  It always serves to re-energize me.

What aspect of your store makes you most proud? Customer Service.

What has been your best promotion?  Roll dice for discount during appreciation sale.

What have you seen within a FTR store feature that you have used in your own store? I am always looking for new ideas I can utilize.

What recent changes have you made to your store? Re-Modeled.

What are your plans for the near future? Survive.  
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Store manager Keena Venegas tends to a customer's needs. The store's neat display of comic books and other merchandise such as T-Shirts and posters is sure to attract customers. Along with the display of posters and action figures, Fantasy's large collection of comic books and graphic novels offers customers an eclectic selection.




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