Notting Hill Comic Exchange
32 Pembridge Rd, London W11 3HN, United Kingdom
4.3
251 reviews
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GR53+X4 London, United Kingdom
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There's a huge variety of second hand books, magazines, CDs; the decoration is super retro and super cool. It's a little paradise for whoever has a passion for this kind of things. It's also right next to another second hand shop, which is very handy.
Traffic in the store is well managed too.
Once out I decided to look again at my previous review just to check what was so bad in what I’d said. On reflection I was perhaps a little harsh in my wording, but I certainly said nothing that wasn’t true or offensive in speech. Indeed my only harsh comments the previous time were really about the staff and their preoccupation with raving it up - maybe what I’d said hit a nerve! I definitely think the management should have a word with the guy who was serving in the shop today (about 12.15 pm) about his customer service skills (or lack of them) as his behaviour will only loose them customers.
Anyway nothing I’d said then or now could have warranted the way I was spoken to today. I have worked in retail for many years and if I treated customers like I’ve been treated, I wouldn’t be in a job for very long.
I won’t say more, other than this really is the last time I’ll be back. It a shame as over the years I have spent hundreds of pounds in the various Notting Hill Exchange shops. But unfortunately I won’t be back again.
The buyers are shrewd and knowledgeable, and know a gem when they get them in, and price accordingly. They will not negotiate on prices, and bear in mind, the individual working does not have authority to do so.
The staff are quiet and let browsers browse, but are pleasant and as mentioned, know their comics.
Call ahead if you are selling comics, to check a buyer is in, and you get a little more in trade than cash, but be realistic, it's a buyer's, instant payment market you walk into.
They have a glass case for more expensive comics, silver age, and as you can see a lot of comics.
They organise them well, but also have given sections by writer, Moore, Miller, Ennis etc for a few.
Manga, SF books, Commando comics, UK comics, silver age, bronze, modern, annuals, and comic packs fill the store. They have a large wall of graphic novels and there is much delight in finding something unexpected or new, or in many cases over the years, unknown to the purchaser!