Your one stop shop for new self published comics, and books.
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We at smallzone, like to think that we make the purchasing of small press titles for retailers as easy, and risk free as possible, but if you have any suggestions on how we could improve our service please contact me on: 01952 770013 or email: chebbo@aol.com
How To Use This Website:
SALE OR RETURN TO ALL UK RETAILERS:
All UK retailers can take advantage of our fantastic SALE OR RETURN OFFER: We send you whatever comics you'd like to try, with a flat delivery charge of just 12 pounds per delivery. We include a delivery note and invoice you for the comics only after a 60 days credit period. You can -of course- pay for the comics any time before the 60 days. Any comics returned in saleable condition within the 60 days will be credited to your account. We only ask that you pay for the postage of your returns, and will provide you with packaging. Any comics not returned after the 60 days or any damaged comics returned will be classed as sold, and invoiced.
To order self published titles, you can order directly from our Frontline Catalogue that will be sent to all of our retailers every quarter..or alternatively, just browse the website, and then email me your wants list. You can email me your requirements at: shane@smallzone-comics-shop.com
I will then email you back a price for your order, and deduct the cost of any unavailable titles.
All titles are offered at a 40% discount from the publishers recommended retail price. However, all retailers are free to charge any cover price they want to increase their margins on all titles.
All UK retailers: delivery is just a flat 12 pounds per carton (each carton can weigh upto 25kg)
Special Smallzone Tryout Packs
This method of comics distribution has been very successful in the past with newsagents and US Comics. Many comics shops are new to small press titles, just as newsagents were at a loss with any comics in the past. We understand this, so with advice from retailers we have devised three Tryout Packages for retailers who wish to start a new small press section within their shop, hopefully this will save you the time of trying to work out which comics will sell. We already know which comics sell well, and will only send the best selling and most professionally produced titles (as above all comics are offered with 60 days credit with sale or return option, also all comics in the tryout pack are offered at a 40% discount or as near as possible):
Smallzone Tryout Pack #1: A selection of US format only comics and TPB's for 25 pounds. This is ideal for those of you just breaking into the small press and indy market. All the comics will fit into your current displays, and attract readers with little or no extra promotion. Most of these tiles are full colour, or colour covered. P&P is included!
Smallzone Tryout Pack #2: A selection of both US and A4 format, comics and Graphic Novels for 50 pounds. Many UK readers love the A4 format, and they can really pop off the shelves. This Tryout pack offers more diversity to your customers. P&P is included!
Smallzone Tryout Pack #3: A selection of at least 40 Comics , TPB's, Graphic Novels and Fanzines in all formats for 100 pounds. For those who already recognise the importance of self published comics in their shop, and wish to offer their customers as much choice and diversity as possible. P&P is only 2.00!
You are free to order as many packs as you require once you open an account with us and combinations of packs are also available. If you require a pack with comics only, and no Books or Fanzines this is also fine.
Please Note: If you order these packs via pay pal we can only deliver to your business address and not a home address. This is to confirm you are indeed a retailer, and not just a reader after cheap comics.
Overseas Ordering (without sale or return)
To order your self published titles, just browse the website, and then email me your wants list. You can email me your requirements at: shane@smallzone-comics-shop.com
I will then email you back a price for your order, and deduct the cost of any unavailable titles.
All overseas retailers are offered a 40% discount from the publishers recommended retail price. However, you are free to charge any cover price you want to increase your margins on all titles.
For all first time overseas orders we require payment in full for goods before shipping and can only accept payments through Pay Pal to chebbo@aol.com or cheques in pounds sterling payable to smallzone.
Once you have placed and paid for your first order we will extend you the same 60 days credit as UK retailers, also all overseas retailers are offered variable reductions from shipping costs. All shipping prices will be sent with your invoice to be paid after delivery.
Free Advertising to all smallzone stockists:
All stores that purchase comics from this website, have the option to receive free advertising in all of our catalogues, and on the main smallzone website, including full contact details, and a link to your websites. You can also send us pictures, and advertising blurbs, which we will include in your ad.
You also have the option on 50% discounted advertising in INCOMING Magazine.
Smallzone stockists include:
Forbidden Planet - National Chain - UK
Ok Comics - Leeds - UK
Traveling Man - Bristol - UK
Frontline Books - Leicester - UK
is available to all retailers both overseas and UK at a bargain 40% discount from issue #4 onwards. You also get free delivery.
To place your order email me at: SHANE@SMALLZONE-COMICS-SHOP.COM
Scar Comics Tiltles
These professionaly produced books featuring work from some of the most exciting new creative talent in the world, are offered to retailers at a 40% discount with free delivery for UK retailers!
To find out more visit: www.scarcomics.com
or contact the publishers at: ScarComics@smallpress.info
WEB RETAILERS:
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
If you are a web retailer and have an online store, you can display all titles featured on the Website, and use any of our blurb or artwork. You don't have to buy stock in advance as you only need to order the comics after you have sold them. You then email us your requirement, and we ship out the comics.
If required, we can also send the comics directly to your customer.
30% discount to all web retailers!
The usual shipping costs apply and we can accept Pay Pal payments or cheques in Pounds Sterling.
Also once you have placed and paid for your first order we will extend you 60 days credit on future orders!
Web retailers can also order Tryout Packs and will receive a 30% discount.
For more information email me at: chebbo@aol.com
Or you can telephone us on: 01952 770013
Or Write to us at: Smallzone, 10 Cleveland Ave, High Ercall, Telford, Shropshire. TF6 6AH. UK
Not sure which titles to stock?
Check out our top ten best selling comics.
To place your order email me at: SHANE@SMALLZONE-COMICS-SHOP.COM
or just add the titles to your order form.
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