Forum - View topicWhere do you buy your Manga? and where should a guy buy his?
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DeviantUnicorn
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Where do you buy your manga?
online or at a book store? Also I'm wondering if many guys will go into a "store" and grab manga without being embarrassed to the extreme at the casher? I would like to get started into reading manga because many people always suggest reading both the manga and the anime. I also don't know if I have the guts to walk in and buy some, probably would buy tons of stuff with one manga hidden in the stash of items lol Any comments appreciated! |
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Aromatic Grass
 Posts: 2424 Location: Raleigh, NC |
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Plenty of guys read manga and I'm not sure why you would be worried about going into a store to buy it. Some people order online, but I prefer to buy all books in stores (unless ordering is the only option). Cashiers don't really care what you're buying, but if you're embarrassed about it, you can still buy your manga online and no one will ever know. For me, I usually prefer manga to anime, but lately I've been watching a lot more anime. (After Christmas, I'm going on a manga binge.) I really suggest getting into it and finding a manga that you love. |
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Highway Star
 Posts: 227 Location: Ireland |
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There's nothing to be embarassed about, even if you're goin' to the cashier with Love Hina or something like that, the staff are there to sell you books, not to comment on what you're buying.
I suggest having a look at everything on the shelves, have a leaf through all that's on selection and whatnot. |
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Pityless/Envy
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First of all, you should remember: It's unlikely that anyone in that store will actually know you, their opinions of you really shouldn't matter, as you'll probably never see them again.
But if you can't get over it, then go ahead and buy online, just remember that by doing so you'll probably have to pay extra for shipping. |
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Aikoh
Posts: 96 Location: United States |
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Manga is available at almost every major bookstore these days, including Barnes and Noble, and can also be found at anime conventions. And there is nothing to be embarrassed about because anime and manga has become so popular in recent years that several cashiers have actually had conversations with me about manga rather than giving me funny looks for buying comics.
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Veoryn87
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I rarely buy manga, but I'm never afraid to go to Barnes and Noble and look through the manga section. I started buying my manga on deepdiscount.com since they're cheaper there.
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stuckinfresno
 Posts: 223 Location: Fresno, CA |
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I understand the nervous of your first brick and mortar manga purchase. But trust me get over it. You just have to do it a few times!
Plus, I've gone to major bookstores like Barnes n' Noble and Borders and the isles are filled with manga cows (people who read multiple volumes of manga and then return them to the shelves without purchase - in case you didn't know the term). These people should be embarrassed not you. You actually plan to purchase those items. Back on topic, I've seen plenty of guys there and they all don't read shounen. Titles that are supposedly for girls are read by guys in the isle without fear. As for the cashiers, they don't care. They just want their paycheck and to go home. Online is good, but if you are picky about book condition brick and mortar is best. Sometimes online purchases can be damaged in shipping or you can get a bad print copy of a manga (ink sometimes splatters on pages I've seen it happen in every major manga publisher) and not know it. Purchases made in-store can avoid those problems. However, depending where you live, online may be your only option for some manga titles. Good Luck. |
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CloverKuroba
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I buy my manga at:
1. Barnes and Noble (probably where I buy my manga most frequently, since I have a member's' card) 2. Borders (It has a bigger selection, but those "stick in" serial codes (?) annoy me) 3. Amazon (It's great, but buying second-hand can be a pain) And as for you other question...I don't think it really matters. But I guess if you're that self-conscious about it, buy your manga online. |
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suna_suna
 Posts: 550 Location: Ohio |
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i'll admit i've done that, but as long as you do buy some (either then or later) i doesn't really matter. as for embarrasment, i walk up and buy my Fruits Basket all the times, and i am a 17 year old male. it may be difficult for you at first, but eventually you will realize that the people either don't care or will actually talk to you about the manga. that has happened to me while i was renting anime at a blockbuster. |
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chichiriNoDa
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As for me I don't feel embarras when purchasing a manga even though I often buy shoujo type, like Fushigi Yugi Genbu Kaiden and to tell you the truth the cover of this manga has color pink on both side and it doesn't really matter to the cashier what are you buying.
But if you are really embarass about buying a manga you could just say it's for your niece, sister, cousin etc. And that works too!, I guess anyways don't let anything get on your way on buying what you like. I hope my advice helps. |
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Not a Jellyfish
 Posts: 539 Location: Boston, MA |
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Cute name chichiriNoDa!  I <3 FY, too.
I work in a Barnes and Noble, and I can tell you that almost anyone who works there besides me, knows NOTHING about manga. They have NO idea what you are reading, why it's backwards, and if it's for boys or girls. (Most of them can't even pronounce it properly.  ) And I'd say, I see equal amounts of guys and girls purchasing manga. If not more males. I always try to talk to people about manga if they are buying some (as an employee and when I'm shoppong), so it could actually be a good way to learn something or to meet people.
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chichiriNoDa
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Hehehe thank you Not a Jellyfish. I know huh!!!! I really like Chichiri from Fushigi Yugi noda....
Yup you're right some of the people who works at bookstore doesn't know a thing when it comes to manga. But some of them can be nosy at times and they ask you what's the story of the manga your buying. |
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Not a Jellyfish
Posts: 539 Location: Boston, MA |
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I love all the characters in FY. It's really hard to pick a favorite from the Suzaku side. I love them all. That's true, occasionally they do, but they mean no harm by it. They would ask even if it were a regular book. Some cashiers do it to be personable and make the transaction less awkward. But for some people it makes it more awkward. Besides, you can always say, I don't know, I haven't read it yet.
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chichiriNoDa
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I think you like Fushigi Yugi huh? Me too! this anime always on top of my Favorite list the only thing I hate about it, were Miaka and Tamahome they are just annoying. Especially when they say their each others name like million times.... I like Tasuki and Nuriko too! You could put Genrou too.
Anyways back to the topic. You're right some of the cashiers do it to make the transaction less awkward and if you do not want to talk to them just say you haven't read it. |
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riccardo
 Posts: 136 Location: Melbourne, Australia |
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I buy my Manga at specialty comic book/anime stores, that way you have the double advantage of a likley cheaper price and the fact the salesperson won't look at you like you have two heads.
Though I guess it depends on the maga you are buying. Death Note probably wouldn't get as many looks as, for example, Ultimate Boyfriend 
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