What's with the POSTER craze??

fjaccarino

Can someone clue me in on why posters are such a big deal to some people?
For those collecting them, what is the purpose they serve? What benefit do you get from having them? Please somebody give me the low down.

newagehippie

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There is nothing quite like hanging memories on the wall.......:D

cincybearcat

Well...I buy them for the shows I go to. I get them framed and put them on the wall around my pool table.

I like having them because I get to enjoy them more than a Shirt (though I still buy those too). But they are a great conversation piece and I get to relive the concert.

redrock

Hey newagehippie - great collection! Thanks for sharing the pix.

newagehippie

redrock wrote:

Hey newagehippie - great collection! Thanks for sharing the pix.

Thanks.......:)

redrock

fjaccarino wrote:

Can someone clue me in on why posters are such a big deal to some people?
For those collecting them, what is the purpose they serve? What benefit do you get from having them? Please somebody give me the low down.

It's not just the 'souvenir' side of things. It's just 'art' as well! It's just all emotion and art - neither need a purpose or a reason!

chime

newagehippie they are great

seen as you have more experience of this was wondering how you are planning on getting the poster in Dublin with us being in a GA pit

I want to get the Dublin poster but don't think they'll allow tubes in to the GA (nor would I want to have to look after one) was thinking the only way of getting round it would be buying a poster on the way out if there are any left.

newagehippie

Chime wrote:

newagehippie they are great

seen as you have more experience of this was wondering how you are planning on getting the poster in Dublin with us being in a GA pit

I want to get the Dublin poster but don't think they'll allow tubes in to the GA (nor would I want to have to look after one) was thinking the only way of getting round it would be buying a poster on the way out if there are any left.

doubt there will be any left.....I think Dunk was checking on tube clearance...??

I'm relying on being able to take in tube, and then just hang on to it, if they don't allow tubes....well I don't know, I may just sit in on stage until the show is over...seeing is how we will be that close and all...;)

lowlight10

its just the blind following the blind...its gotten to the point where people ask for posters for shows that they werent even at! how many posters can you possibly hang? for this tour i'm only buying posters that look good (chicago last night was hideous!). I also hate the intense free-for-all as soon as the doors open. if i dont get a poster, it doesnt make the show any less special for me.

chime

newagehippie wrote:

doubt there will be any left.....I think Dunk was checking on tube clearance...??

I'm relying on being able to take in tube, and then just hang on to it, if they don't allow tubes....well I don't know, I may just sit in on stage until the show is over...seeing is how we will be that close and all...;)

Thing is I don't know if you could hang onto a tube in GA when everyone is crushed together plus it would really get in the way.

Don't know if they will have a cloak room?

Biggest Wave

I think I've purchased 2 or 3 posters out of all the shows I've attended and I couldn't even tell you where they are right now.

newagehippie

Chime wrote:

Thing is I don't know if you could hang onto a tube in GA when everyone is crushed together plus it would really get in the way.

Don't know if they will have a cloak room?

cloak room?? I'm lost on that one!! LOL:D

Trust me, I will be able to hang onto it......have a little faith....very small diameter poster tube......stuff it in my sock and in my pant leg...pull my sock way up....I'll think of something....I always do.....but I am nervous about it too....:o:

chime

newagehippie wrote:

cloak room?? I'm lost on that one!! LOL:D

Trust me, I will be able to hang onto it......have a little faith....very small diameter poster tube......stuff it in my sock and in my pant leg...pull my sock way up....I'll think of something....I always do.....but I am nervous about it too....:o:

Coat check / baggage check (am I helping here). They had one at Astoria but think The Point is probably too large.

wavin_goodbye

maybe you'll befriend someone who has seats (are there any seats at the venue you're going to?) who can hold onto it?

gozzo5058

nice pics newagehippie...that's the reason.

redrock

What about buying the poster and putting it in the tube and asking the merch guy to hang on to it until the end of the gig (if there is no cloakroom that is....)?

newagehippie

redrock wrote:

What about buying the poster and putting it in the tube and asking the merch guy to hang on to it until the end of the gig (if there is no cloakroom that is....)?

should I give him my watch and wallet as well.....just joking:D

It would be great if they had a cloak/coat/baggage room, does Helen have any insight about this??

I have a feeling, once I get in with my bracelet, I will go toward the stage and not move until it's over....not much time to waste.....ya know..??

Pegasus

I've been wondering the same thing. How to get poster when on GA (and all 10c tickets are GA)?
If the poster is nice I'd like one, but not way can I buy it beforehand!
Beside the not having anywhere to keep it safe during the show (even with a tube), I'm not losing time hanging around the shop. Only advantage the 10c gives is 15mn early entrance, which by the time we all go through security will probably be no time at all...if I make a detour on my way to the barrier that will only be for the loo!

Only thing that could work is if there's some stand outside the venue beforehand (and then only in venues central enough to be able to go back to the hotel to drop it off then go back..so Dublin only basically for me. And Verona but it's not GA so no problem, better be a good one!).

I know (heard) that they're on sale later on at the 10c but seing as they're not cheap to start with and the shipping costs to europe are a killer (plus the custom tax!), I'd much rather get them there and then.

Any suggestions?

redrock

Just as there are designated drivers we should have designated merch buyers. A couple of people go get all the stuff whilst others keep their place - even GA - we can just get a couple of big guys to 'clear a path' for them!

newagehippie

redrock wrote:

Just as there are designated drivers we should have designated merch buyers. A couple of people go get all the stuff whilst others keep their place - even GA - we can just get a couple of big guys to 'clear a path' for them!

usually 1 poster/person....:(

but will you get in line and get me one..?? Thanks a million...:D

redrock

newagehippie wrote:

usually 1 poster/person....:(

but will you get in line and get me one..?? Thanks a million...:D

I'm never the designated driver (don't drive!) and I don't think I can be the merch person - not assertive enough to fight the crowds back to the front!

Bad idea then!