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Before we have the judges come out and explain the rules, we'd like to open with a statement about comic books in general. If you use it as a guideline, you'll never be unhappy... ONLY BUY COMICS THAT YOU READ AND ENJOY!We cannot stress that highly enough. Comics are an entertainment medium, and, as such, must provide you with entertainment for your dollar. Especially in these days of price increases and over-hyped title launches, it is important for you, as a fan, to vote with your pocketbook. Regardless of our personal tastes and recommendations to y'all (Transmetropolitan, Hellboy, Planetary, Powers, and the like), you should immediately quit reading any title that you don’t actively enjoy! Stop buying a comic just to keep your collection complete, and stop buying it if you are "waiting for it to get better. All we want is for you to be happy, and to always feel that you are getting value for your dollar. ‘Nuff said? Now we'd like to talk about the rules of this Sub system: 1. You fill out a new subscription form every month. The deadline to turn in your form is printed on the front of the form. You must also come in at least once a month to pay for and clear out your books. Exceptions can be made if, for example, you are going out of town, but you must inform us, in writing (any note will do), to insure no interruption of your service. If you do not pick up your books during the month for which they were ordered, we will not hold them for you to pick up late unless you give us written instructions to do so. You must pay a deposit and keep an up to date deposit form on file with us. You can make the deposit either with: 1) An executed verified credit card form (with the amount be filled in if you fail to pick up your books), or 2) a cash deposit of $5.00 or 25% of the value of your order, whichever is greater. Please note that this deposit will be applied to any outstanding amounts you owe us for books that you have not picked up within the required time. If the deposit amount is not sufficient, we may require you to pay the balance due before accepting any other subscription form requests. 2. If you mark it, you buy it. We base our orders on some items very closely to your choices, and will hold you to it. Submitting a sub-form is an explicit contract. Of course, if we make an error pulling your books, you may throw it back. 3. We can only guarantee your order if you get it to us before the deadline, which is marked on the form. This especially pertains to any limited item. After this date, we will make every effort to fill your order, but can no longer assure it. This is generally not a problem with most titles. 4. Please don't forget to put your name on your form. Forms without names go instantly into the garbage. 5. For your own sake, take your time when you fill out the forms. Make sure you read the New Comics section for info, and ask us any specific questions you may have. We strongly urge you NOT to complete the form at the store. Do it at home where you can take some time to consider your choices carefully. 6. In exchange for this, you get a 10% rebate by collecting your receipts when they total over $25. You can combine your receipts to get this rebate. The rebate will ONLY be given if you 1) are current (and on time!) with all sub forms, 2) you have a deposit and up to date deposit form on file, and 3) your box is completely cleared. Your receipts can be turned in anytime within 90 days from the date printed on the receipt. 7. By turning in a form, you create a legal obligation to pay for and pick up the books you choose. Just because you aren't paying for them right now, don't let your eyes get bigger than your pocketbook. It might behoove you to add up your choices, and make certain you can afford them in your budget. By signing and delivering to us the subscription form, you agree to pay for and pick up all books ordered. By signing the deposit form and paying us the deposit, you agree to allow us to use the deposit to cover the price of any books you not pick up! If you have any questions or comments, feel free to direct them to me, Brian Hibbs (Brian@comixexperience.com), and I’ll answer/clarify them as best I can. One last point: although we only have a limited amount of room on the sub form to list titles, we will happily order any item out of the distributor’s catalog that you desire. Diamond Previews lists hundreds of products that we haven't the room for, and gives much more in-depth descriptions of tittles. It is $3.25, and is listed under "Diamond" on the sub-form. Please note that you don't HAVE to buy the catalog - feel free to look through a copy in the store. All special orders have the same deadline as the subscription form, and may be subject to a further deposit (though that's rare!) One further note: the little "arrows" next to the books on the sheet indicate that the staff recommends it, and that the tip sheet is made as an adjunct to those recommendations. Books in italics are subscription only.
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