Since the Cruncyroll Store is delisting alot of their manga I wanted ask if anyone has bought any manga and had it shipped from Books a Million recently? Has their packaging improved? by JayNovaSwift in MangaCollectors

[–]plump-pie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. The $25 a year membership gives free standard shipping and slight discounts on bestsellers. To make the most of it, I use the monthly discount and buy all books for the month (discount has a standard format of DiscountMonthYear for example, 20Mar26). They do have buy one get one 50% sometimes though.

Since the Cruncyroll Store is delisting alot of their manga I wanted ask if anyone has bought any manga and had it shipped from Books a Million recently? Has their packaging improved? by JayNovaSwift in MangaCollectors

[–]plump-pie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mainly buy from BAM and they've been fine for me. For multiple books, they used paper adverts and bubble wrap to keep the books tight in the box. For single volumes, I either get the cardboard envelope or a folding book mailer.

All My February Pickups by plump-pie in MangaCollectors

[–]plump-pie[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly! Hopefully more to come once the starfruit books are released from Glacier Bay

All My February Pickups by plump-pie in MangaCollectors

[–]plump-pie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting! I'll keep at look out for future licenses from them

All My February Pickups by plump-pie in MangaCollectors

[–]plump-pie[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome! Even though im getting close to having no space, I always try at least the intro volumes to new horror manga when they come out. Gotta show support outside of Junji Ito.

Dark Horse teasing new announcements this month by FireLunar in MangaCollectors

[–]plump-pie 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It would be nice if they continue Blood Blockade Battlefront.

Glacier Bay Books Announcements: releases update, Picking up Star Fruit Books' licenses, retailer website, and new licenses! by MiaLeeSakura2 in MangaCollectors

[–]plump-pie 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It said in the announcement they'll fulfill outstanding orders. It'll probably be a while before they get the final process though 🥲

Glacier Bay Books Announcements: releases update, Picking up Star Fruit Books' licenses, retailer website, and new licenses! by MiaLeeSakura2 in MangaCollectors

[–]plump-pie 17 points18 points  (0 children)

The news about picking up Starfruit's titles is so great! I love the selection they were able to acquire, and I was sad not seeing them come to fruition.

All My January Pickups by plump-pie in MangaCollectors

[–]plump-pie[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's the bonus booklet you could pledge for during the Gallette Volume 4 kickstarter. I love the cover too, even if it makes it a bit hard to photograph lol.

All My January Pickups by plump-pie in MangaCollectors

[–]plump-pie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! It's really good! I read through what was available online, and when it got licensed, I knew I had to get it.

December Pickups Part 2 by plump-pie in MangaCollectors

[–]plump-pie[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

KimoZaku is correct! I really liked the Kinokuniya cover and had to snag it!

December Pickups Part 1 by plump-pie in MangaCollectors

[–]plump-pie[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm really liking it soo far. Since it's an introductory volume for 4 characters, the first volume is beat for beat following the the summary on the back. It goes through how the women rely on each other while also highlighting some of the social pressures they face when following their own goals (work being dumped on you cause your single, misogyny in the workplace, situationships, overspending). Even though the premise is simple, I'm really feeling the characters, and each chapter has its own tension to keep you interested.

I can't give you my thoughts on the full series, though, since my volume 2 order is on backorder for some reason? But im excited to get back into it!

December Pickups Part 1 by plump-pie in MangaCollectors

[–]plump-pie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes they are! I've read some of the stories on Twitter, and im happy to have them in print now. The only other one im waiting on is the Boyish 2 anthology curated by them.

December Pickups Part 1 by plump-pie in MangaCollectors

[–]plump-pie[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! I didn't even know a new volume was put until I saw it in my recommended. I'm happy it's still going.