Shop Local: Black Friday/Small Business Saturday

It’s down to the wire, folks! Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and the day after is the day that bargain hunters live for, and retail workers dread: Black Friday. Then, on the following day, it’s Small Business Saturday, where local businesses ask you to remember them, as you’re doing your holiday shopping. With all of this happening, I started reaching out to Hoosier game, comic, and hobby shops, asking them what their plans were  for this weekend. Some didn’t respond, while others (like Comic Carnival in Indianapolis), aren’t really doing anything. However, I’ve had a few get back with me with their deals, so I’m going to list them here. Keep an eye open, because I’m going to keep reaching out and asking shops to let me know what they’re doing, and if I hear back, I’ll be updating this post through the rest of the week! So, what do we have going on?

First, in Avon:

• The Android’s Dungeon
  • Black Friday, from 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM
    • 50% off everything that is in the center of the store – current and non-current back issues, $1 books. Also, 50% of ALL trade paperbacks and graphic novels!
    • 30% off everything else in the store – new issues, Pops!, statues, action figures, banks, frames, supplies, and even CGC books! (Does not included wall books behind the counter)
    • They will also be giving away Amazing Spider-Man (2014) #1 issues free with purchase while supplies last!

Over in Carmel:

• Fanboys! Comics & Games
  • Black Friday, starting Thursday at 10:00 PM and rolling to Friday at 10:00PM
    • 35% off all back issues in boxes
    • 15% off all top shelf comics
    • 15% off all trade paperbacks
    • 25% boxed games
    • And more! 24 hours of sales, deals, games, and fellowship!

Then, in Greenfield:

• Hometown Comics
  • Black Friday and Small Business Saturday
    • “…we are having several items on sale on both days.  Just about every department in the store will have something on sale.  Including 50% off select games.”

Next, in Indianapolis:

• Downtown Comics (Castleton, Downtown, and West Indianapolis locations)
  • Black Friday
    • 50% Off $1 Back Issues & Busts
    • 40% Off Apparel
    • 30% Off Non-Sideshow Statues & Hardcovers
    • 25% Off Regular Back Issues & “wall” books, and posters
    • 20% Off Toys, Glassware, Lead Figurines, Games, CCGs, HeroClix
    • 10% Off Sideshow Statues, Trade Paperbacks, & Comic Supplies
    • 4X Member Points on all purchases
  • Small Business Saturday
    • 20% off everything
    • Double Member Points on all purchases
• Hero’s Emporium
  • Black Friday, starting at noon
    • 15% off all merchandise
    • Drawings for prizes and swag
      • For every $10 spent, you receive a ticket. Prizes include games, gaming accessories, and even a date with Grant!
      • Prize drawings will be at 10:00 PM, and winners will be announced on Facebook.
    • Refreshments
    • Open Gaming all day
    • Black Metal to help offset the Christmas Carols
  • Small Business Saturday
    • 15% off all merchandise.
• Who North America
  • Black Friday Only, from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM
    • First ever Black Friday sale! Warehouse open, with select items on sale! Great opportunity to check it out, if you haven’t had a chance already!

Then, up in Muncie:

• Alter Ego Comics (Downtown Muncie)
  • BOGO 50% off on:
    • Magic the Gathering Action Figures
    • Scribblenaut Figures
    • Game of Thrones Action Figures
    • Minimates
    • POP! Figures
  • 50% Off:
    • Variant Covers
    • Back Issues
    • Walking Dead Action Figures
    • Star Wars Action Figures
    • Caption Action Action Figures and Accessories
    • Absolute Collections and Omnibi
    • Walking Dead Novels
  • 30% Off:
    • Ice Trays
    • T-Shirts
    • Batman ’66 Merchandise
  • Plus:
    • 20% off all Statues and Mini Bust
    • 10% off all Doctor Who Merchandise
    • 10% off all Trade Paperbacks
• Please note: Pull List, New Titles, and certain items are excluded!

And down in Mooresville:

• White Flag Games
  • Black Friday
    • Everything in the store at least 10% off MSRP, with some games at deeper discount
    • A raffle ticket with every purchase, prize being a painting from resident artist Chris Greene
  • Small Business Saturday
    • Sale continues
    • Myth artist Keith Lowe will be on site, providing demos of the game
    • Free Pizza

 

Have a great holiday shopping weekend, my friends, and please remember: Don’t be a dick!

Tony