Lego Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 The wife and I are headed to Vancouver and I'm wondering if there are any shops worth checking out up there? There was a thread here a couple years ago about this, but I'd imagine the comic shop scene in Vancouver, as it is in many cities, is changing rapidly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggy Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lego Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 1 minute ago, greggy said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Little Sister's Book and Art Emporium. Per this article! http://vancouverisawesome.com/2015/10/08/12-of-the-weirdest-stores-in-vancouver/ Lego 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 (edited) There are a not a lot of great comic shops in Vancouver. I'm a little out of touch on what's good but the best was always Golden Age in the downtown core. All the old books were at the back. There's also Central City Comix and Tasmanian Comics. Edited September 5, 2017 by Bronty Lego 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lego Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 That first list you provided ALONE will keep us busy. There are some pretty cool places on there! Between visiting those stores in the link and the comic shops you mentioned, then laying down a trail of Reece's Pieces to lure Greggy away from his dungeon so we can raid his comic book hoard and pilfer his extensive collection of Strawberry Shortcake and Longshot #1's, it should be a busy weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krydel4 Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 (edited) Big Pete's Collectables in North Vancouver. The Comicshop in the Kitsilano area. Edited September 5, 2017 by Krydel4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofthetotem Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Go to Greggy's place and ply him with booze and when he passes out help yourself to some sweet Bronze Age goodness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkKnightReturns Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 When are you visiting here and where are you from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Boy Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 The Comicshop in the Kits area has the feelings of old school store. They do have some good back issues in some boxes. Lots of newer current comics in racks. Golden Age in Granville area in downtown is a good store. Lots of GA/SA/BA books under the counters far in back of store inside. Lots of graphic novels, manga and stuff. Big Pete's is another good store in North Vancouver. I think at least about 5 stores around greater Vancouver are worth in visiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou_fine Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 (edited) On 9/5/2017 at 7:38 PM, Fan Boy said: Golden Age in Granville area in downtown is a good store. Lots of GA/SA/BA books under the counters far in back of store inside. Unfortunately, if you want to find the true vintage collectible books that have half decent value, Pat most likely have them all locked away and not available for sale. If it's more recent stuff like common BA and CA keys and non-keys, you are probably good to go. Edited September 7, 2017 by lou_fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lego Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 On 9/5/2017 at 5:23 PM, DarkKnightReturns said: When are you visiting here and where are you from? We're coming up next weekend (not this coming one). We're living in Seattle, currently, so this will be our first trip north of the border! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimik Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Why waste your time with Vancouver? Seattle is a much nicer city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lego Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 17 minutes ago, kimik said: Why waste your time with Vancouver? Seattle is a much nicer city. I have heard tales of some lumbering, romance book-collecting creepers who live up north, but we're in need of a change of scenery, so we're going to risk it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimik Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 1 minute ago, Lego said: 21 minutes ago, kimik said: Why waste your time with Vancouver? Seattle is a much nicer city. I have heard tales of some lumbering, romance book-collecting creepers who live up north, but we're in need of a change of scenery, so we're going to risk it. Go to Victoria instead. The collector are much nicer there than the ones in Vancouver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou_fine Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 14 minutes ago, kimik said: Go to Victoria instead. The collector are much nicer there than the ones in Vancouver. Yes, especially if you have a spare million dollars or so, then you can go see Gareth Gundin about his copy of AF 15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Boy Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 7 hours ago, lou_fine said: Unfortunately, if you want to find the true vintage collectible books that have half decent value, Pat most likely have them all locked away and not available for sale. If it's more recent stuff like common BA and CA keys and non-keys, you are probably good to go. I know... I had seen some of Pat's better stuff in person. Some real nice ones! I had placed my offer to him in buying one or two books. Pat said he will let me one day when he's ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Boy Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 2 hours ago, Lego said: I have heard tales of some lumbering, romance book-collecting creepers who live up north, but we're in need of a change of scenery, so we're going to risk it. You are likely to have a third encounter of a book-collecting creeper in person at my favourite LCS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkKnightReturns Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 3 hours ago, Lego said: We're coming up next weekend (not this coming one). We're living in Seattle, currently, so this will be our first trip north of the border! This sunday there is a small Vancouver comic show...but you won't be here. If you're staying downtown I'd recommend Golden Age on Granville if you need to hit a comic shop. Lots and lots of trades and some decent back issues. What I'd really recommend is not wasting any time in comic shops as you're not going to find any gems but just take in the local scenery...Grouse mountain, Seawall bike ride, Granville island, Whistler! (pretty sure the beer festival is that weekend) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkKnightReturns Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 27 minutes ago, Fan Boy said: I know... I had seen some of Pat's better stuff in person. Some real nice ones! I had placed my offer to him in buying one or two books. Pat said he will let me one day when he's ready. You too huh...I feel like he tells a lot of people this..."one day" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
