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<FONT FACE="Verdana">George,<BR>
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That’s <I>exactly </I>what I thought. I mean, here’s a guy who’s interested enough to call, who wants to buy <I>two </I>issues, and seemingly has cash in hand. Anybody who knows <I>anything </I>about retailing would say do <I>whatever </I>is necessary to make that sale. Don’t put the guy off. It seemed really dumb to me.<BR>
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Chris<BR>
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on 6/24/06 12:48 PM, George Karalias at george@karalias.com wrote:<BR>
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<FONT COLOR="#000098">> Chris,<BR>
> You probably spoke to a clerk with no interest in breaking a sweat by <BR>
> writing down your request. All the comic shops I've dealt with would <BR>
> walk on hot coals to set aside books for someone. It's a sure fire sale! <BR>
> They would either take your card over the phone or give you a time limit <BR>
> for pick up (like closing on Wednesday). Anyway, I'm buying all the Solo <BR>
> 11's in my area (besides the ones I pre-ordered) to hand out at our July <BR>
> 4th BBQ. I want to influence as many relatives and friends as I can with <BR>
> Sergio and Mark's work, especially the children. After all, they are the <BR>
> ones who will carry on our legacy.<BR>
> Take care,<BR>
> -George<BR>
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