@@PerryComics Yeah it was really bad for a real comic collector. Are there any additional things you think a comic book shop should have that we should add to our list?
@BruceStephanieComics
4 жыл бұрын
Zapp is 100% worth the trip.
@depault4
4 жыл бұрын
Nice haul. Bummer about the stash
@BruceStephanieComics
4 жыл бұрын
It really was. I watched the first 2 seasons of comic book men and it seemed like a legit store. But after seeing it in person I would only recommend it to people who love Kevin Smith and want to check it off their bucket list.
@MiaRTV
2 жыл бұрын
I posted a comic book shop vlog bc u inspired me!
@johnbigdaddyross2158
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you...glad I did not drive hours for the Stash
@BruceStephanieComics
4 жыл бұрын
Only wroth the drive of you want to say you have been there. As a collector it was not a very good shop. What do you look for in a comic book shop?
@johnbigdaddyross2158
4 жыл бұрын
@@BruceStephanieComics wall books...and organization...I have some stores that are not the nicest in looks...but have great books and people near me.
@dougbratton7309
4 жыл бұрын
Zapp! is just great. Both stores. The owner Ben sets the tone, just a really good guy. And Zapp! gets it - sell good books at a good price. They will fly off the shelves and customers will keep coming back.
@dpiercyscomics
3 жыл бұрын
You always hear such things unflattering things about the staff at the Stash. Oh well.
@godisgreat8462
4 жыл бұрын
Great video today
@BruceStephanieComics
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks K Titus
@samking9258
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for keeping em honest !!
@BruceStephanieComics
4 жыл бұрын
Always Sam!
@smokinjoe32927
4 жыл бұрын
Good Review but still no Ice Cream Man. I was thinking of changing my name for your Comics and Beer show and wanted your opinion: The Artist formerly known as Smokinjoe32927 but goes strictly by The Artist now to make things easier What do you think?
@stephaniemoreau29
4 жыл бұрын
That will def make things easier 😂
@BruceStephanieComics
4 жыл бұрын
Haha We love it! It's perfect.
@smokinjoe32927
4 жыл бұрын
Bruce & Stephanie Comics tried to change to that but KZitem wouldn’t let me. Settled on Hornhead Joe in reference to my favorite Superhero Daredevil.
@BruceStephanieComics
4 жыл бұрын
@@smokinjoe32927 Perfect choice!!
@jamesgallegos2803
4 жыл бұрын
That's a drag about the Secret Stash, glad the second store was better(it kind of reminds me of one of my LCS's) Kevin Smith, hope you are watching this!
@BruceStephanieComics
4 жыл бұрын
I am not sure Kevin visits this NJ store all that often since he lives out in Cali. So James, what are some key things that you look for in a comic book store that was not on our list?
@jamesgallegos2803
4 жыл бұрын
@@BruceStephanieComics Since I usually dont got to an LCS without my daughter, I think a great store will cater to both a seasoned collector while being able to take care of the younger collectors as well. And they have to have stock on new books, I hate hearing "sold out".. or not having supplies(bags, boards, boxes)
@BruceStephanieComics
4 жыл бұрын
@@jamesgallegos2803 Supplies is another important one! Thank you sir!
@maxwashingtonmusic7000
4 жыл бұрын
Very interesting vid! That’s too bad about the first store. Awesome about Zapp. I might check that out. The Mysterious Time Machine in NYC looks awesome. I might vlog from there in the future. Great vid, guys! 👍👍👍☕️☕️
@BruceStephanieComics
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Max! Where in NYC is the Mysterious Time Machine?
@maxwashingtonmusic7000
4 жыл бұрын
Bruce & Stephanie Comics Greenwich Village. Sixth Avenue near Ninth Street. They have a great mix of new and old stuff.
@MikesComic_n_Stuff
4 жыл бұрын
Ok, i made my previous comment early in the video. Saw the video. That looks like a disappointing store. That makes me sad.
@BruceStephanieComics
4 жыл бұрын
It really was a big disappointment. Especially for a store that has been on AMC for being a "great" comic book store.
@MatTheStampede
4 жыл бұрын
Take it from a local, the secret trash sucks. Zapp is most definitely where it's at. Also there's an amazing arcade right next to the secret stash. Highly recommend you guys check it out if you're ever in the area
@BruceStephanieComics
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Mat, I wish we knew about the arcade, that would have been a fun place to dip into before we got back in the car. Thanks for the comment and checking out the video Mat!
@josephbarbera9220
3 жыл бұрын
The Wayne store is very good. They always seem to be able to stock up on back issues
@BruceStephanieComics
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the heads up Joseph! I am planning on heading to the Wayne location in the next month or so with a fellow KZitemr! Excited to see the shop
@lillymorton
4 жыл бұрын
It’s good to see that you guys are being actually honest with these reviews! Keen to see more from this series! 😄
@BruceStephanieComics
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment Lilly! Do you have any ideas of what we could do to make the next episode even better?
@TheRobbie1031
3 жыл бұрын
Zapp in Wayne is even better thats were they keep the huge key issues
@BruceStephanieComics
3 жыл бұрын
We look forward to visiting the Wayne store, it is about a 3 hour drive so hopefully we get a free weekend come the fall! Thanks for checking out the video!
@GeekOutWithRosko
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been to the Secret Stash back in 2019 and it was cool but I felt like it was more of a Kevin Smith mini museum. I know exactly what you mean and I was hoping for a lot more back issues. Never been to Zap Comics. You guys Rock! Keep On Geekin On 🤙🏻
@BruceStephanieComics
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rosko, Zapp Comics is an amazing shop. If you are ever in NJ you should stop by.
@GeekOutWithRosko
3 жыл бұрын
@@BruceStephanieComics I definitely will! Next time I’m up there visiting family.
@MikesComic_n_Stuff
4 жыл бұрын
Dude! No video of the inside of the shop?
@MikesComic_n_Stuff
4 жыл бұрын
Retraction comment above...
@BruceStephanieComics
4 жыл бұрын
We had to sneak the footage of inside of the Screct Stash but there is some footage during the review. But that is something we are going to focus on more for the next video is getting better footage of each shop.
@BorinkenComics
4 жыл бұрын
The stash sounds like a thrift store lol. Im glad the second store was an amazing experience!
@BruceStephanieComics
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Borinken. You can 100% count on us coming down to PR and we will be expecting you to give us a tour of the best shops.
@BorinkenComics
4 жыл бұрын
@@BruceStephanieComics We will deff do that
@grumpystl8808
4 жыл бұрын
Wow that was really good keep up the good work
@BruceStephanieComics
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Grumpy! Any advice on how we could make the next episode better? Also what do you look for on a comic book shop?
@grumpystl8808
4 жыл бұрын
Well more Stephanie then a little bit more Stephnie..I think seeing more of the shop that you're checking out would be nice...I like a shop with a lot of back issues
@BruceStephanieComics
4 жыл бұрын
@@grumpystl8808 Thanks Grumpy, I will make sure Stephanie is in more of the videos and to also do a better job of capture footage of the stores.
@sleepyreader666
4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a sad tourist trap! What a disappointment! Glad you guys were honest and true to what makes a good store.
@sleepyreader666
4 жыл бұрын
Glad there was a happy ending...with Zap. Makes me want to go to Jersey.
@BruceStephanieComics
4 жыл бұрын
What are things that you look for in a store Sleepy?
@BruceStephanieComics
4 жыл бұрын
If you were closer I would say do it!
@sleepyreader666
4 жыл бұрын
@@BruceStephanieComics Pretty much the same as you guys. lots of bargain bins are also a plus...when I have time, I love hunting through those.
@BruceStephanieComics
4 жыл бұрын
@@sleepyreader666 That's a good one to add to our list! Thanks for the idea Sleepy.
@MikesComic_n_Stuff
4 жыл бұрын
That second store looks nice. If you ever get to Memphis, Comics & Collectables would probably please you. Its supa-dupa. (Staff could be a little more engaging, but the owner is a nice dude)
@BruceStephanieComics
4 жыл бұрын
I have always wanted to go to Memphis, heard great things about their BBQ and now comics! What is the best season to visit?
@MikesComic_n_Stuff
4 жыл бұрын
@@BruceStephanieComics the fall is really nice because it's not crazy hot/humid. But if you want to go nuts, come in May. Thats when we have Memphis in May (International BBQ Cooking Contest, Beale Street Music Fest, Sunset Symphony, like 3 different beer festivals, SO MANY EVENTS!). Hey, if you visit and give me a heads up and I'll take you to the local breweries and best BBQ joints and comic shops (we've got 2 awesome comic shops and 1 good one, then a crazy one about an hour away that has mini golf!).
@BruceStephanieComics
4 жыл бұрын
@@MikesComic_n_Stuff Wait... the comic book store has mini golf? That sounds amazing! Also you know we love beer and beer festivals sound amazing! We will be sure to reach out when we can make it down. Maybe next year!
@MikesComic_n_Stuff
4 жыл бұрын
@@BruceStephanieComics yeah, covid messed up a bunch of our fun. Any the other comic shop that's about an hourish east of Memphis is the one with minigolf. I think it also has a small theater where they show superhero movies sometimes. I'll tag you on their Instagram. They had a smaller shop in one of the Memphis suburbs that was cool, but i haven't been to their new bigass store of awesomeness yet. It's on the weekend plans list with my bride.
@glennsmith4791
4 жыл бұрын
Zapp looks like a great store, that really sucks about the stash! Can't wait to see more reviews
@BruceStephanieComics
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Glenn! Question for you, what could we do in the next episode to make it better? Also what do you look for in a comic book store?
@glennsmith4791
4 жыл бұрын
@@BruceStephanieComics I would really like to see more of the Wall books at the stores maybe slow down and point out the keys and compare prices because besides a friendly atmosphere, fair prices especially on higher end books are what's the most important for me when looking into a LCS! I don't want to look up and feel like they are ripping be off! And I will never go back to a store that doesn't have prices on anything until you get to the register and then they look up everything on Ebay!!
@BruceStephanieComics
4 жыл бұрын
@@glennsmith4791 That is a great idea, "#6 Fair prices" and that is something that is very important for a comic book store. I personally have not run into the issue you mentioned, but that sounds awful!
@blahyoubleep
4 жыл бұрын
Great video guys! Gotta check out Zapp next time I'm driving through the state.
@BruceStephanieComics
4 жыл бұрын
It is 100% worth the stop. The prices for variants are good, they did not seem to price gouge at all and the selection was amazing!
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