Otaku USA no longer distributed through comicshops?

[Althalus]

Up to now I always bought the mag in my local comicshop, here in Germany. Recently, though, I noticed that the next issue (May/June 2009) was still listed in the printed distribution catalogue (Diamond Previews), but no longer on the corresponding orderforms. So I asked Diamond (the distributor) and they answered: "Unfortunately it has been decided that this item will no longer be offered in Previews."

So: no more Otaku USA in comicshops? I'll be forced to get a subscription then, since there are no other outlets carrying the mag in Europe, at least to my knowledge. How well are international subscriptions working these days?


~Althalus

[Emn1ty]

That's unfortunate. Maybe one of the mag guys may know if there is another EU distributor.

[N@|V||)3]

i think i remember seeing international orders as an option when subscribing so im sure its the same as the us orders but that was a long time ago it might have changed ...

[Joseph Luster]

Hmm, maybe Julian knows more about this. I'm sure he could at least point you in the right direction. Hopefully subscribing will be a viable option!

[N@|V||)3]

Originally Posted by Joseph Luster

Hmm, maybe Julian knows more about this. I'm sure he could at least point you in the right direction. Hopefully subscribing will be a viable option!

gnam always knows the way

[Julian Gnam]

Yes, for some reason or other we've been delisted from Diamond. We plan to negotiate with them to make a return.

In the mean time, we do ship subscriptions internationally, though we charge more to cover the increased shipping costs. Prices are available on the subscription page.

[lostphrack]

I wonder if this has anything to do with Diamonds new minimum order policy..?

[jakiz]

So , is the March /April still going to be released by Diamonds later this month.

[apokalupsis]

I saw your magazine today - well the february issue - in a stationer store in Malta. The cover price I felt was too excessive for a magazine, 16 euros.

[N@|V||)3]

Originally Posted by apokalupsis

I saw your magazine today - well the february issue - in a stationer store in Malta. The cover price I felt was too excessive for a magazine, 16 euros.

after doing the math 16 euros is equal to 21 dollars and change that would be aggressive indeed thats about three issues...