Melvin
I've been coming to Silver Snail for about almost a year now, after stepping foot into the store for the first time, buying my first ever solo issue comics. I go to school right next Silver Snail, so it's very convenient, especially for times like New Comic Book Day (NCBD), where I can just stop by to buy comics in the morning before going to school. Additionally, Eaton Centre and other places are nearby, so it's in a pretty good location, other than the fact that Yonge Street can get pretty busy.
I've mainly had a good experience every time I've gone to the store since my first time going, but there definitely are some downsides to the store. However, I will say that I do like that they do U.S. cover price for NCBD, past NCBD books, trade paperbacks (TPBs), hardcover books, and omnibuses. Alongside the occasional sales, it's one of the better stores I've been to, in terms of prices. I've spent a lot of money here, but nothing too crazy.
Now for the downsides. There definitely are back issues that tend to be overpriced, despite the condition that they are in. Additionally, it's unfortunate that sometimes they don't have what you're trying to find. If you ask for a specific book, and whether or not they have, they'll just tell you to check the bins. Sometimes it's also unfortunate that when I walk in to the store, I don't get greeted by the staff, with the exception of a few times, but in general, once I get up the stairs and I'm in view of the cash register, they don't bother to take a glance at me. One guy who works there, who's a little bit older than the rest of the staff, gives me bad vibes.
Overall, this is a good store, and I'll still keep going here, but hopefully some improvements can be made.
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