Yancy St. Comics Inc.
July 16, 2009
VITAL STATS
Owner: Chris Pobjecky
Manager: Steve Baginskie
Employees: 3
Year Opened: 2003
Store Size: 1,800 sq. ft.
Website: www.YancyStComics.com
Favorite Recent Comic Book: Image’s The Walking Dead
Products Carried: New Comics, Back Issues, Magazines, Magazines (Imports), Graphic Novels, Books (Fiction), Toys (New), T-Shirts, Models & Statues, Trading Cards (Non-Sport), RPGs, Miniature Games, Supplies (Comic), and Supplies (Non-Comic).
Special Events: Free Comic Book Day, HeroClix gaming, WoW miniature gaming
Community Involvement: Comics for local schools
How was your Free Comic Book Day? Awesome! A year of planning pays off each time.
What did you like about the Retailer Summit? Talking and sharing with other owners
Of what aspect of your store are you most proud? The family feel – our customers are our friends.
What do you do that is innovative within your store? Street sign signage for different items; the fact that we actually read and love what we sell; the customer service
What has been your best in-store promotion? Basing displays around new comic movies
What has been your best out-of-store or cross-promotion? Having costumed characters pass out flyers during appropriate movies
What changes have you made in the store over the last six months? Always moving items around
What are your plans for the next 12 months? Improve web presence
How did you choose your store name? C’mon! Really?!
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