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bigbadbillbigbadbill Posts: 1,758
edited August 2009 in The Porch
Am I just an over-obsessed fan, or am I spending a little more money than needed, in regards to Backspacer?
1. I have ordered two copies through 10C - one to look at/listen to, and the other to keep untouched (just like Avocado)
2. I'm thinking of pre-ordering Backspacer through iTunes to get it at 11pm on 9/19.
3. I'll be going to Target on 9/20 to buy Backspacer.

Am I going overboard here?
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  • Bulldog88Bulldog88 Posts: 380
    That is for you to decide! but i see nothing wrong with it ;)
  • HeavyHandsHeavyHands Posts: 2,130
    Yes... or no. Depending on who you ask. ;)

    If you have the disposable income to do this without harming yourself then go nuts.
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  • VinnieNonoseVinnieNonose Posts: 12
    yes
  • Better DanBetter Dan Posts: 5,684
    bigbadbill wrote:
    Am I just an over-obsessed fan, or am I spending a little more money than needed, in regards to Backspacer?
    1. I have ordered two copies through 10C - one to look at/listen to, and the other to keep untouched (just like Avocado)
    2. I'm thinking of pre-ordering Backspacer through iTunes to get it at 11pm on 9/19.
    3. I'll be going to Target on 9/20 to buy Backspacer.

    Am I going overboard here?

    Are you still going to purchase through iTunes if 10C ships it early?

    I bought the CD version from 10C and will probably order the LP as well. I'll consider picking one up from Target if it comes with any exclusive bonus content. I'll also be purchasing the RockBand version...so that's at least 3 versions for me :)

    This may be the wrong place to ask if you're going overboard.... :lol:
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  • Brisk.Brisk. Posts: 11,567
    yes you are

    just go to your local store on the day and buy it.

    /thread.
  • bigbadbillbigbadbill Posts: 1,758
    I've already spent about $28 through 10C (no biggy)
    It will be 9.99 though iTunes (no biggy)
    It'll be about 11.99 at Target (no biggy)

    I would have spent about $50 for one new Pearl Jam album (WOW!!)
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  • Gary CarterGary Carter Posts: 14,067
    no need to buy the target version. the 10c version and target version are the same package. I'm buying one from the 10c and one from target and one from my local indie shop. my local indie shop had the self titled on an end cap a week before it was released, haha.
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  • Brisk.Brisk. Posts: 11,567
    bigbadbill wrote:
    I've already spent about $28 through 10C (no biggy)
    It will be 9.99 though iTunes (no biggy)
    It'll be about 11.99 at Target (no biggy)

    I would have spent about $50 for one new Pearl Jam album (WOW!!)

    Im suprised with this economic climate everyone seems to be having with problems with, peopl ecan still afford to buy the same thing 3 times.
  • benjsbenjs Toronto, ON Posts: 9,226
    Brisk. wrote:
    bigbadbill wrote:
    I've already spent about $28 through 10C (no biggy)
    It will be 9.99 though iTunes (no biggy)
    It'll be about 11.99 at Target (no biggy)

    I would have spent about $50 for one new Pearl Jam album (WOW!!)

    Im suprised with this economic climate everyone seems to be having with problems with, peopl ecan still afford to buy the same thing 3 times.
    The economic climate only refers to the overall trend - I know many people (thankfully myself included) who (or whose family) have been nearly unaffected. My dad has had to work his ass off just to do as well as last year, but is thankful for that.
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  • T-Bone 82T-Bone 82 Posts: 420
    I'd say it's a bit overboard. I bought the CD and LP. I have a record player, so the LP will actually be listened to though I would have bought it anyway as a collector's item.

    I am not going to download on iTunes or buy the Target version.
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  • HollisBrownHollisBrown Posts: 4,325
    bigbadbill wrote:
    Am I just an over-obsessed fan, or am I spending a little more money than needed, in regards to Backspacer?
    1. I have ordered two copies through 10C - one to look at/listen to, and the other to keep untouched (just like Avocado)
    2. I'm thinking of pre-ordering Backspacer through iTunes to get it at 11pm on 9/19.
    3. I'll be going to Target on 9/20 to buy Backspacer.

    Am I going overboard here?
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  • Ledbetterman10Ledbetterman10 Posts: 16,941
    bigbadbill wrote:
    I have ordered two copies through 10C - one to look at/listen to, and the other to keep untouched (just like Avocado)


    yeah that's ridiculous. Why not buy Backspacer now to listen to it and buy one to look at in 5 months time when it's on the discount rack?
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  • PJStatTrackerPJStatTracker Posts: 2,400
    I'm in no position to call anyone out for going overboard, but why preorder the iTunes version? If you haven't received your 10c version on Saturday, then just buy it at 11 pm...no need to preorder it.
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  • VeddernarianVeddernarian Posts: 1,924
    Eduardo Veduardo. wrote:
    I'm in no position to call anyone out for going overboard, but why preorder the iTunes version? If you haven't received your 10c version on Saturday, then just buy it at 11 pm...no need to preorder it.

    I think I'd side with Eduardo on #2. You'll know mid-day Saturday the 19th if it did or didn't arrive from 10c. If you want it for Saturday night and can't wait for Target to open on Sunday, pull the trigger on iTunes.
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  • phillyjamphillyjam Posts: 111
    I would say yes, but then I look at my profile and see the amount of money I've spent on Pearl Jam related things, ie concerts, posters, well that's it, and I can't really say you are. Although the C.D. kept in perfect condition will be like all of the baseball cards I have in my attic. Pretty worthless.
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  • cippociappocippociappo Posts: 692
    Mmm, I would never buy the same thing 3 times, I mean, for me it's about the music... don't really need three copies of the same thing.

    But whatever, if it makes you feel better because you like to collect stuff to keep on a shelf... or downloading mp3s when you can easily import your own CD into iTunes...
    Pople do stuff with their money that is much worse than that, you know? ;)
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  • choopchoop Posts: 1,060
    why not just buy a single copy and use the money from your planned multiple purchases to buy something from a struggling local band that needs support a little
    more than pearl jam.
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