August 1, 2011
OWNERS: Mike Pries
MANAGER: Tony Altomare
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 7
YEAR OPENED: 2011
STORE SIZE (Sq. Ft.): 1,500
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Orlando, FL's Mike's Comics + Collectibles
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Products Carried: Comics (New, Back Issues & Imports), Magazines (Domestic and Imports), Graphic Novels, Toys (New, Vintage & Imports), Models & Statues, Supplies (Comic).
Community Involvement: We're working with the local library and other organizations to promote comics.
How was your FCBD event? Had a good turnout considering the store just opened a few months ago.
What aspect of your store makes you the most proud? Other than the helpful, friendly staff, it would be the organization and display of product.
What do you do that is innovative within your store? Our store appearance. It has been called "The Sharper Image of comics."
What has been your best out-of-store or cross-promotion? Working with two local movie theaters to promote comic tie-ins.
What are your plans for the near future? To continue to expand product lines (Shirts, RPGs, CCGs, etc.) and (possibly) open a second location.
How did you choose your store name? Based on the owner, and we wanted to give it a personal feel, i.e. "Hey, we're going to Mike's!"
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