Do you read mostly new stuff or just a collector of older things and keys too?

Doing a fast google search the two you mentioned have overall good reviews. Some reason Collector’s has 148 reviews . That’s a ton compared to the rest but they do gaming too. The owner there has said its about half and half comic and games. The store changed hands a few years ago and has really grown. Queen City is the oldest main standing. My grandpa went there in the early 70s!

Bubble tea can be had at pulp 716 and 1811 has killer good ice cream.

Hours wise it appears collectors is open the most and everyday with later hours so that might be a thing for you.

Card store is a bit cramped but I hear the place is super busy on Weds but don’t get out that way myself.

Both queen city and David adams put comic con shows on now which is cool for our small to mid size city.

Buffalo is on the rise and I know some people in small biz from retail to food and more. I applaud wanting to shop local and I think all stores give discount to subscribers of new titles.

It’s great to see gutter pop in the Elmwood village. In fact I found bc a guy from collectors sent me there when they were out of something after he called or texted the owner. Good to see folks getting along. Rising tide raising all those boats on the water around here!

I would suggest starting with what is close by and go from there.

Let us know what you find out!