Hold Slot ProgramSo you’re ready to join our Hold Slot Program, but you have a few questions. No problem! See below for frequently asked questions about our Hold Slot Program, and let’s get your pull list started today!
How to set up a Hold Slot?
Set Up
If you have a MORE! Rewards Account – We don’t need any additional information. Your Rewards Account will switch to a Hold Slot Account. You will be assigned a Hold Slot Number, and we will keep your comics in that Hold Slot folder for you to pick up at your convenience.
If you do NOT have a MORE! Rewards Account – We will need your first and last name, email address, and phone number to get you started! You will be assigned a Hold Slot Number, and we will keep your comics in that Hold Slot for you to pick up at your convenience.
Requirements
Communication
You will need an active email account to stay informed about your Hold Slot. All communications will come from the email tied to your account.
Once you become a Hold Slot Member, you will gain access to our Portal System! This program puts the control of your Hold Slot into your hands, allowing you to personalize your collecting experience and stay connected to everything our store has to offer.
Title Minimum
With the introduction of our Portal System, we are proud to announce there is NO TITLE MINIMUM at this time! Feel free to add or remove titles at your leisure. Collecting 5 or MORE titles can get your additional perks like FREE physical catalogs!
Committed & Canceling Comics
Becoming a Hold Slot Member comes with many benefits and privileges. These rewards come with a commitment to purchasing certain items held aside for you.
Every Tuesday, you will receive a list featuring new items placed in your Hold Slot. You will have until the following Sunday to cancel any items you don’t wish to purchase. After that Sunday, we consider these items Committed and assume you will be purchasing them.
Failure to purchase any Committed or Special Order items could result in Delinquent Status and loss of Hold Slot and MORE! Rewards Program privileges.
Picking Up Your Comics
We require that you pick up your committed comics within 30 days. We understand that it can sometimes be difficult to get into the shop every 30 days, so we can work with you by sending an invoice through our website. You can pay for your comics, and we will either hold them until you’re able to come in or use the shipping options available.
As long as your comics are paid for, your Hold Slot will remain in Good Standing. If comics are held beyond 45 days without payment, your account will enter Delinquent Status.
Benefits!
Joining our Hold Slot Program comes with MORE! benefits just for you.
Free to Join
Our Hold Slot Program requires NO MONEY to get started and has NO monthly fee!
Access to the Portal
Through the Portal, you have full control of your Hold Slot - adding and removing series, special ordering comics, and even requesting ratios!
Free Physical Catalogs (With 5 or MORE subscriptions)
As a Hold Slot member you will be automatically set to get physical copies of the incoming catalogs from publishers! This will help you stay ahead of the game on your collecting habits!
Request Multiple Copies
Need one copy to read and another for your personal collection? Maybe even a third copy for your best friend? No problem! Using our FOC page as a guideline, you are welcome to order or subscribe to multiple copies as a Special Order before the Cut-Off Date (This is usually Monday before 6pm (mt))
We enforce a 1-per-customer Fairness Policy after that deadline, but you can still grab every available cover of the same comic!
Suggestions (With 5 or MORE subscriptions)
To better serve our customers and keep you up to date on your favorite characters, Hold Slot Members may automatically be pulled for “like-minded” titles.
For example, when Batman and Robin Year One was released, we added it for anyone already subscribed to the Batman and Robin ongoing series.
These “Suggestion” titles are not Committed and can be removed by responding to your weekly email or letting us know in-store within Four days.
Priority Placement
If a comic book title is damaged or shorted by the publisher, Hold Slot Members are placed on a priority list and receive first access to limited items.
Stay in the Know
Each week before New Comic Book Day, you will receive an email detailing everything pulled for you. This includes suggestions, delays, and First Come, First Served limited items.
Purchasing Website Items In-Store
As a Hold Slot Member, you can shop our website and have items pulled to purchase in-store later!
30-Day Holds
You can hold comics for up to 30 days!
Artist Requests
If you follow a specific artist, we can help make sure you don’t miss their work! Let us know the artist, and we will order all open-order variants for you.
Ordering MORE!
We strive on getting what you want and MORE! below are the methods to begin building your pull list, special ordering, and tips on how to follow your favorite creators!
Selecting your Series
After gaining access, use the portal to find your favorite new series, Select it by using the Subscribe button. After selections are complete these items will be pulled and stored in your hold slot until you come pick them up at the store! (Shipping options are available!)
Open-Order Variants
If you’re looking for ongoing variants, find the series in the Portal System then select each of the Cover Selections you'd like on-going. Be mindful that most times ongoing variants are not shared by the same artisit.
If you prefer to pick and choose, the Portal also allows you to hand-select your pulls each week by using the Special Order button.
Keep an eye out for Ratio Variants, FOC Reveals, or One-Per-Store copies. These items are often added late and usually cannot be subscribed to. Check our FOC page weekly to stay informed on the latest on your favorites!
Keep Up With What You Want
We try to purchase the vast majority of comics, but we sometimes pass on certain variants from publishers.
Remember, comic book printings are ordered three months in advance. This allows publishers to print to order and avoid unnecessary extras. If you’re looking for something specific, stay up to date using our FOC page or following our Discord!
Ratios / Exclusive Covers / FOC Reveals
Comic books may have special variant combinations, such as Ratios. These can only be ordered if we reach a certain number of qualifying orders.
If you would like a ratio, submit a request through the Portal, and we will let you know the steps required to obtain it.
Exclusives are comics available only through a specific store. We cannot fulfill those requests unless it is our exclusive.
FOC Reveal variants are not announced until the order date. Retailers often don’t know about them in advance. When they become available, you can request them through the Portal the day we’re notified. Again, stay informed through the FOC page or are weekly Final Orders Due Show on Youtube,Twitch, of Facebook!
Trades
Not interested in single issues? No worries! You can sign up to receive collected editions and ongoing trade paperbacks. Keep in mind these releases are often months apart, so don’t fret if they take a while.
Be sure to check the “Special Order” section before committing to trades and hardcovers.
Character-Specific Pulls
One benefit of being part of the Hold Slot Program is receiving suggestions, as mentioned above. However, this does not guarantee every appearance of your favorite character, as our system works by comic title.
Be sure to keep up with your hero (or villain—we won’t judge!) and add any missing titles through the Portal.
Special Orders
As a Hold Slot Member, you may place Special Orders for anything listed on the FOC page before the Cut-Off Date and purchase the item when it arrives in-store.
Please note: Special Orders are considered Committed Items and are ordered specifically for you. If you are unable to complete the purchase, you may lose access to this benefit in the future.
Ending Your Hold Slot
Even the best stories come to an end. Here are a few ways your Hold Slot may close.
Closing a Hold Slot
We’re here to help whether you’re opening or closing your Hold Slot. When you’re ready to close it, simply contact the store (in person, by phone, or by email) and request closure.
We ask that you pay for all Committed Items in your Hold Slot at that time. You will not be held responsible for comics previously ordered (remember, comics are ordered three months in advance). We will take on that burden to help you transition smoothly.
Delinquent Status
We require comics to be picked up within 30 days. Comics held beyond that timeframe will place your Hold Slot in Delinquent Status.
While delinquent, you will not be able to take advantage of Store or Hold Slot benefits, which could mean missing out on sales or bonus reward points.
You will have 15 days to contact the store or bring your account back into good standing before it is automatically closed.
If you’re concerned about losing your comics due to delinquency, please reach out. We will do our absolute best to work with you and help you keep the comics you love.
The Party Doesn’t Have to End!
All Hold Slots closed in good standing will retain any rewards earned with the store. These rewards simply transfer back to your MORE! Rewards Account.
Be sure to come back and use those MORE! Rewards!
So What Do You Do Now?
Send a request to orders@iwantmorecomics.com - to join! We will respond with a welcome email introducing the new Portal System and provide your new Hold Slot Number (this will replace your MORE! Rewards Account number if you have one).
Follow the prompts to gain access to the Portal - and have fun!
We’re so excited to welcome you to the IWMCG family and to be part of your favorite pop-culture pastime!
