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Today, Diamond Outside Sales Manager Tim Kartman
crash-lands in Grapevine, TX’s Area 51 Gaming & Collectibles!
VITAL STATS
Owner: Erin Giddings
Employees: 4
Year Opened: 2008
Store Size: 2,500 sq. ft.
Special Events Offered: In-store gaming, signings, swap meet trading days.
Community Involvement: Holiday fundraisers, co-sponsor a charitable Monty Python festival.
How was your last Free Comic Book Day event? Very Good
Website: www.area51gac.com
Favorite Current Comic Book: Marvel's Anita Blake
What did you like about the Retailer Summit? The one on one you get with supplies and the direct communication is invaluable.
What aspect of your store are you most proud? Our very diverse customer base.
What do you do that is innovative within your store? We promote sportsmanship over being overly competitive in our gaming events.
What has been your best promotion? Our Grand Opening event with a raffle, along with the word of mouth from local businesses.
What recent changes have you made to your store? Remodel in order to free up more gaming space, and maximize our space overall.
What are your plans for the near future? Increase our presence in the local community and increase our independent game offerings.
How did you choose your store name? We were hoping to draw a pop culture and Sci-Fi crowd, and tried to choose a name that represented both.
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