Remove this ad
Forums
» Entertainment
» Manga
First  Prev  1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12  13  14  Next  Last
Post Reply How do you feel about buying used manga?
MonstreCharmant
81 cr points
Send Message: Send PM GB Post
F / United States
Offline
Permalink Reply Quote
Posted 8/21/11
I buy used manga whenever I can! <3

Most of the used manga I get is in pretty good shape, but I don't mind if it's a bit rough around the edges. I love new manga, but as I lend them to my friends, they're bound to get worn anyway, no matter how much I try to protect them. ^^; Used manga is also a lot less expensive, so I can get more manga for less money, which is always a good thing in my book!
ebscidy
2484 cr points
Send Message: Send PM GB Post
15 / F / Earth
Offline
Permalink Reply Quote
Posted 8/22/11
sounds good if i can get a nice buy
stopher87 
20065 cr points
Send Message: Send PM GB Post
26 / M
Offline
Permalink Reply Quote
Posted 8/22/11
I do. If it's series that has been out for a while though I might buy a bulk of used manga. As long as it's cheap and in good condition why not. The only argument I've heard that I don't agree with is buying it out of pity. Supporting the artist is okay, but buying a book if you don't want it because you don't want the artist/publisher to go out of business is just dumb. If you don't like their product why buy the book?
nekofan100
1435 cr points
Send Message: Send PM GB Post
22 / F
Offline
Permalink Reply Quote
Posted 8/22/11
I buy used all the time though there still are plenty I buy new
Sudnifisent
2834 cr points
Send Message: Send PM GB Post
15 / F / Canterlot.
Offline
Permalink Reply Quote
Posted 8/23/11
All my manga except volume 3 of Naruto is all bought brand new, plastic wrapped BUT I'm about to get by the whole Fushigi Yugi series from my friend because it's really rare to find passed 3 in South Africa
courier 
36041 cr points
Send Message: Send PM GB Post
34 / M
Offline
Permalink Reply Quote
Posted 8/23/11

lifeincircuit wrote:

I don't mind used, but I prefer buying it new so that the money actually goes to the author.


i kind of agree with this - tho when you see manga at bookoff for less than $1 - pretty hard to pass up.
In the end, I have a mix of used/new. When reading - i haven't noticed a difference...
Remove this advertisement
Permalink Reply Quote
Posted 8/23/11
Depends what the manga is.

I plan to buy all the Akira comics Marvel Published in colour. But you have no choice but to buy the used ones since there's no new prints.
krnbboyj
1052 cr points
Send Message: Send PM GB Post
M
Offline
Permalink Reply Quote
Posted 8/24/11
I buy used manga at half price book store But I only buy them if it's kinda clean
Skeenbot5000
16032 cr points
Send Message: Send PM GB Post
Offline
Permalink Reply Quote
Posted 8/24/11
as long as the pages are not stuck together with unwanted substances. Then I'm ok with it
blackwolf23
1066 cr points
Send Message: Send PM GB Post
19 / F / england
Offline
Permalink Reply Quote
Posted 8/31/11
started reading manga from the small stock of the library so i dont mind used ones.
i feel more relaxed with a second hand one where i dont have to worry about bending/creasing/breaking the spine as they are normally already been worn. making the whole experience more enjoyable.
yuma1234 
24473 cr points
Send Message: Send PM GB Post
36 / M / San Francisco
Offline
Permalink Reply Quote
Posted 8/31/11
I bought several brand new manga for 10 cents each at a street fair near my home.
Remove this advertisement
maffoo 
52769 cr points
Send Message: Send PM GB Post
31 / M / England
Offline
Permalink Reply Quote
Posted 8/31/11
I tend to buy new. I definitely wouldn't buy used off the internet, but if I saw it in a shop so I knew it was in decent condition I might buy it.

I'm a bit funny about used books in general. I've borrowed books from the library where I've turned the page and there's something stuck there (tends to be food, other times I really don't want to know what it is...)
fuyutsukihime
80 cr points
Send Message: Send PM GB Post
23 / F
Offline
Permalink Reply Quote
Posted 8/31/11
once you read it isn't it used anyways?
rpgothic 
47636 cr points
Send Message: Send PM GB Post
27 / M / UK
Offline
Permalink Reply Quote
Posted 9/1/11
I've had hits & misses with used manga. but in the cases of OOP mangas it can be the only way.
_IceAndCream_ 
7055 cr points
Send Message: Send PM GB Post
25 / F / irst
Offline
Permalink Reply Quote
Posted 9/2/11, edited 9/2/11
I bought used books for years before I started buying manga. There's no way I can afford to buy everything new! So I don't mind used manga either. I'm OK as long as the cover and pages aren't battered and bent.

If it's a series that is currently coming out, I will buy it new (and usually pre-order online), mostly to support the creators/publishers. In terms of quality, I've bought a lot of new manga that are in worse condition than most used manga I find; new books get rough treatment in bookstores.
Quote Selected
First  Prev  1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12  13  14  Next  Last
You must be logged in to post.