Best Retailer for Manga
I use Right Stuf primarily for manga shopping. Previously I used other retailers such as Amazon, but I have switched almost exclusively to Right Stuf over the past two or three years. Their prices are unbeatable, usually a couple dollars less than even Amazon on most items (manga), and their base prices generally rival the best sales of other retailers such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble since tax /usually/ isn't a factor and there's free shipping over $75. I can't speak as much about their anime and other merchandise, but I've seen comparable prices to other retailers, if not generally lower, with the exception of figures (which can be hit or miss price-wise). I order several hundred, if not more than a thousand, manga each year, and while some titles do show their yellowing due to age, most arrive in pristine condition. The times I have received damaged items, Right Stuf has happily offered a replacement. Their customer service team is really great at helping you out most of the time! Their Got Anime membership is pretty nice if you're a heavy spender, but not so great if you do most of that spending during sales where the discounts from the membership aren't as applicable. It would be nice if there were more perks to membership such as discounted shipping thresholds, annual gifts, or really anything besides discounts. But, it's fine for what it is. Shipping times have to be the pitfall of the retailer. It can take weeks, if not months, for some items to be shipped out, especially if they are low on stock. If you're like me and don't really care about how quickly you receive items, then Right Stuf is still fantastic! But if you need your items guaranteed by a certain date, I'd definitely recommend checking out another retailer. My only real suggestion beyond additional membership perks would be improvements to the website. It would be nice if there were filters for not displaying previously purchased items or possibly manga titles by certain authors. Otherwise, though, Right Stuf remains my go-to retailer for manga. Impeccable customer service, packaging, and prices position it above the competition. Several of the 1-star reviews on this website are about issues outside Right Stuf's control, such as postal service problems or manufacturing delays. So if you're looking over this website to make a decision about purchasing from them, please take that into consideration and read the reviews carefully! Right Stuf is fantastic!