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Facebook Live Sale 4 at CNJComics 4-19-2020

Facebook Live Sale 4 at CNJComics 4-19-2020

Well, we didn’t get a Payroll Protection Loan from the CARES act, what a mess that turned out to be, so it’s time to take care of ourselves again, with a lot of help from you! FACEBOOK LIVE SALE #4 Our 4th Facebook Live Sale will take us back to the Marvel Comics I love so much. We’ll have 150 Late Silver / Early Bronze age books at 50% off guide sold live at 6 pm EST this Sunday! Just tune into our Facebook Page! As always we’ll be posting a gallery of the books ahead of time so you can see the condition. Last week was a technological failure while being a overall success. Due to the storm (?) we had major connection issues that I’m sure were awful for everyone. (It was incredibly stressful for me.) Thanks for hanging in there with us though! We sold 100% of the books, 90% live and the rest in the gallery overnight! The new system worked well, Ben reviewed the video to make sure all the time stamps were correct, then...

DC Facebook Live Sale 4-13-2020 with CNJComics

DC Facebook Live Sale 4-13-2020 with CNJComics

It’s another week shuttered up with CNJComics! Let’s see, where to begin.  We actually got an article in the Wall Street Journal this past Monday about our efforts to keep the boys employeed while we’re closed up. The Wall Street Journal man! Both online and in print! America! WALL STREET JOURNAL LINK! We also sent out a bunch of deliveries. Ben’s been busy bringing your comics to you through non contact delivery. Please continue to email us with your comic book needs. Free delivery within the county for orders over $20 and we ship anywhere too. You can also call us at 216-252-0606, either Ben or Jim is there most of the time. If no one answers go with email at info@cnjcomics.com To be clear: No one enters the store, no curbside pickup. We hope restrictions will lighten up on May 1st but who knows? In general, we’re doing fine. Everyone is keeping busy. I even put a Lego Comic Shop set together in my spare time. We are doing another Facebook Live Sale on Monday April 13th from 6pm...

Facebook Live Sale #2 on 4-6-2020

Facebook Live Sale #2 on 4-6-2020

Yup, there are no new comics, and there won’t be for a little bit. (Sort of for the best, as we’re shuttered till May 1st anyway) So, what else is going on? We hope you’re taking care of your self and staying safe. That’s the most important thing. If you’re okay, then let’s talk about the shop! Our first Facebook Live Sale was a success on many levels. We sold 90% of the books we listed by the end of the sale, which also included a gallery we posted on Facebook of the books remaining after the live sale. It also felt like hanging out in the shop on a Wednesday. The support from everyone was incredible, and with the sales we are able to keep Ben and Jim around full time with the medical they hopefully do not need for three more weeks. I said it before but it bares repeating, I will not take a salary out of the store until we open again to the public. So this week’s Facebook Live Sale is to pay the rent,...

Facebook Live Sale this Sunday FBO CNJStaff

Facebook Live Sale this Sunday FBO CNJStaff

First off, I’d like to give a big round of applause for Jim and Ben, who took orders, wrapped up and delivered over 80 packages in three days. “In a world quarantined by a global pandemic, one millennial, armed with only Purell and a strict non-contact protocol, will attempt to deliver 52 packages covering over 100 miles, spreading hope and comic books to Cuyahoga County. Stay put Cleveland, we’re coming to you. (While also not coming anywhere near you.)” Thanks to everyone who gave Ben a wave from a safe distance. Can you see yourself on the map? There are offically no new comics next week, or for the forseable future, but we are still taking orders for backstock and graphic novels, delivered free within in the county. Otherwise we can ship it out to you for a cost. Just send us your lists and we’ll see what we can dig out for you. We’re grateful for the sale! Email info@cnjcomics.com or just call us at 216-252-0606. (If you call and no one is there shoot us an email.) On...

Quarantined at CNJComics

Quarantined at CNJComics

Yes, we are shut down for two weeks starting at midnight on the 23rd! We expect this to go on longer but let’s get through this week first! <it’s worth noting right away that this will be the last new comic shipment for an unknown amount of time> https://ew.com/books/diamond-comics-distributors-stops-accepting-new-issues-coronavirus/ So, how do I get my new comics this week? We have read through the Govenors orders and we will not be allowing anyone inside of the shop, we will also not be doing any curbside pick up. We can deliever your books to you within the county for free, we can also ship them outside of the county for a fee. Just contact us at info@cnjcomics.com with anything you’d like added to your already existing file. You can also just send us an order if you do not have a file. You can find everything that came out this week here: https://www.previewsworld.com/NewReleases We may not have everything listed there but it’s a good start. You should also go to our Facebook page and watch Jim, Ben and John’s Shearer’s walk...

Last Call: CNJComics Shuttering Up For Two Weeks

Last Call: CNJComics Shuttering Up For Two Weeks

This is it! By orders of the Governor of the State of Ohio we’ll be closing up for two weeks at midnight on Monday.  Zoe tells me everything will be okay! So Monday, March 23rd will be your last chance to shop in the store for two weeks. We’ll be open from noon until 8pm.  Please stop by to clear out your file if you can. Back issues are also 50% off (and will be for the forseable future!) We will be looking at our curbside, delievery and shipping posibilities, but for now we just wanted everyone to know that we were expecting this, we’re ready for it, and to get in the shop if you can to help us out before we shutter.  Remember the advice of Skottie Young: Look for a follow up email on Tuesday and think about how you’d like your new comics handled during this time period.  We are easy to reach by emailing us at info@cnjcomics.com or a phone call to 216-252-0606! Peace everyone. Let’s all hunker down and get ready for what’s to come.