Merchandise Lines (Fenway and Wrigley)

FoxyRedLa

Did anyone answer the OPs ?

I feel like Wrigley 2 will be the closest I'll ever get to a Pink Pop 92 feel of a set up I wish I could be right up front! But I'm super geeked! Can't wait to find out where my seats are!!!!!! OUTSIDE PEOPLE OUTSIDE!!!!


OP do you feel lucky? Haha joking. Sounds like you'll be in line either way - inside or out. GOOD

demetrios

The weirdest position to have merchandise set up @ is ..



Having a merch tent on the field @ home base. That's a little messed up don't you think? While Pearl Jam is performing. Couldn't they sell the merch away from the audience's view who are trying to see & enjoy the band on stage who have those seats at the back? Instead of looking down below at people buying / waiting in line for.

Sarava

I don't think the merch tent blocked anyone. They did not sell seats directly behind the plate last time.

Vedd Hedd

This will be a "no merch, unless I get lucky" show for me. I have GA, but I am not spending 2 days in a GA line. And I am not wasting 3 hours in a merch line, while I could/should be hanging out in the Wrigley Area. If I manage to get a poster inside, or a shirt, great. If not, I just want to enjoy the entire scene. No offense to anyone that hangs out in those lines. I have been in the GA line and Merch lines before, and it CAN be fun, but there is just too much other fun to be had in that area.

HesCalledDyer

Tim Simmons said:

HesCalledDyer said:

driving to Wisconsin to pick up some New Glarus or etc.

Why would you do that when there is lots of great beer around Chicago?

Fear not, I'll be getting great beer in Chicago, too. But New Glarus is only sold in Wisconsin, so I may as well get some while I'm close by.

chitownp76

Tim Simmons said:

HesCalledDyer said:

driving to Wisconsin to pick up some New Glarus or etc.

Why would you do that when there is lots of great beer around Chicago?

Try and find some Three Floyds brew when you are here. I know Murphys usually has one on tap.

dimitrispearljam

not gonna wait even a min at merch line..so many parties at chicago the weekend
and il walk 30 min or so before show start at GA and enjoy the show with friends

Tim Simmons

Outside of their specialty brews, I find New Glarus to be pretty overrated. Spotted Cow being the most overrated.

Force Of Nature

i think they have already started queing

Suziemay

I didn't bother queuing for merch at Wrigley 2013. I walked up to the line the day before, saw it wrapping around, heard how long people had been waiting and still didn't get everything they wanted, and something inside me broke. I proceeded to laugh hysterically then went to the bar

Through a few kind souls, artist sales and the 10c poster sale, I got most of what I wanted in the end.

I always joke that Wrigley was the show that broke my merch whoriness. I still do my best but waiting any more than an hour seems absurd to me. I could maybe do 2 hours. But more than that and not even get everything I want? Fuck that!

Plus I'm running out of room to put things in my apartment

Ribbertron

Hmmm. wonder if I can get a kind soul to pick me up a poster at Fenway. We are flying in for my bachelor party, so can't make anyone miss out having a good time when they are there for me.

I'd say being the first in the door gives you a good shot at a poster but I am not sure.

Ray J. T.

droptheleash9 said:

I wonder if the ten club could drastically increase the runs of the posters for the Fenway/Wrigley shows. I think it's pretty evident that there's going to be high demand for it and people are already nervous about there being a merch situation similar to the last Wrigley show. Why not make huge runs of the posters for just these dates specifically so that everyone who wants a poster gets a poster and if there are extras leftover then sell them online here or in mystery poster sales. Moreover, if the shows end up being as special as many people are hoping they will be, then it shouldn't be hard for the 10 club to sell them. I get that this process and the subsequent excess merch cannot be done for every stop on the tour but given the fact that these are kind of being billed as special shows it probably wouldn't be a bad idea and could be easier for the 10 club than handling the logistics of a pre-order situation.

Either way, we're spoiled. As much as we complain, what the 10 club does for us is pretty damn awesome with the tickets, merch, etc...

Not to mention that the attendance for these shows are going to be at least 50% more than the arena shows, as the capacity for the stadiums is more than double considering how many are going to be on the field, let alone the stands. I am sure they are going to have a lot more supply as I one can assume that they are anticipating a very high demand! But at the end of the day, waiting for the extra merch to go on sale here online seems like the much smarter route to go. To many parties going on to be spending that time in line. I am on the same boat as everybody else here, if I somehow get lucky inside great, if not no worries, got plenty of merch at the beginning of the tour already.

InBetweenIsMne

HesCalledDyer said:

I'll be at Malnati's or Millinneum Park or Navy Pier or driving to Wisconsin to pick up some New Glarus or etc.

All things Chicagoans don't do..., but I do get the draw for out of town-ers

Always bothers me when I have friends come to town and they want to immediately go to Lou's, Uno, or Gino's; pretty much a night killer because no one feels like doing anything after.

Some other great places to eat and drink if you are interested.

InBetweenIsMne

And sorry to the OP for not answering: the lines for Wrigley were ridiculous. We walked up and laughed. Didn't even bother.

Went right into Rockit and grabbed a burger and then to Bernies for a beer. Felt bad for people dying out in the heat for over an hour with no shade.

Then went inside to Wrigley and saw they had that merch tent right on the field.

VinMan

InBetweenIsMne said:

And sorry to the OP for not answering: the lines for Wrigley were ridiculous. We walked up and laughed. Didn't even bother.

Went right into Rockit and grabbed a burger and then to Bernies for a beer. Felt bad for people dying out in the heat for over an hour with no shade.

Then went inside to Wrigley and saw they had that merch tent right on the field.

Yea, but the lines inside were ridiculous as well. I picked up my 10C tix the day before and once I saw the queue for merchandise I went to Sluggers to have a few. Thought I'd get a poster inside Wrigley on show night but the lines there were crazy so I just decided to just enjoy the evening and am so glad I did. Really looking forward to the two shows in August.

TA243471

I'm just going to follow some Evenbros around from bar to bar, and wait until they drop their posters and shirts, and then pick the stuff up, and go inside and enjoy the show!

HesCalledDyer

Tim Simmons said:

Outside of their specialty brews, I find New Glarus to be pretty overrated. Spotted Cow being the most overrated.

I'm not a huge fan of Spotted Cow myself; it's ok, but not what it's cracked up to be. My favorites have been Fat Squirrel, Two Women which is a collab, & Totally Naked.

HesCalledDyer

InBetweenIsMne said:

HesCalledDyer said:

I'll be at Malnati's or Millinneum Park or Navy Pier or driving to Wisconsin to pick up some New Glarus or etc.

All things Chicagoans don't do..., but I do get the draw for out of town-ers

Always bothers me when I have friends come to town and they want to immediately go to Lou's, Uno, or Gino's; pretty much a night killer because no one feels like doing anything after.

Some other great places to eat and drink if you are interested.

No doubt. We have an Uno's about a half hour away and I can count on one hand how many times I've been there. It doesn't do anything for me. I can't help but love some Malnati's though. I'm always up for suggestions, so let me know what you think I should hit up! I'm a huge burger and wing fan.

Does Peace Fest still happen?

chitownp76

HesCalledDyer said:

InBetweenIsMne said:

HesCalledDyer said:

I'll be at Malnati's or Millinneum Park or Navy Pier or driving to Wisconsin to pick up some New Glarus or etc.

All things Chicagoans don't do..., but I do get the draw for out of town-ers

Always bothers me when I have friends come to town and they want to immediately go to Lou's, Uno, or Gino's; pretty much a night killer because no one feels like doing anything after.

Some other great places to eat and drink if you are interested.

No doubt. We have an Uno's about a half hour away and I can count on one hand how many times I've been there. It doesn't do anything for me. I can't help but love some Malnati's though. I'm always up for suggestions, so let me know what you think I should hit up! I'm a huge burger and wing fan.

Does Peace Fest still happen?

If you like malnatis, try pequods in Lincoln park. I've lived in Chicago my whole life and it's one of my go too spots!

InBetweenIsMne

HesCalledDyer said:

InBetweenIsMne said:

HesCalledDyer said:

I'll be at Malnati's or Millinneum Park or Navy Pier or driving to Wisconsin to pick up some New Glarus or etc.

All things Chicagoans don't do..., but I do get the draw for out of town-ers

Always bothers me when I have friends come to town and they want to immediately go to Lou's, Uno, or Gino's; pretty much a night killer because no one feels like doing anything after.

Some other great places to eat and drink if you are interested.

No doubt. We have an Uno's about a half hour away and I can count on one hand how many times I've been there. It doesn't do anything for me. I can't help but love some Malnati's though. I'm always up for suggestions, so let me know what you think I should hit up! I'm a huge burger and wing fan.

Does Peace Fest still happen?

chitownp76 said:

HesCalledDyer said:

InBetweenIsMne said:

HesCalledDyer said:

I'll be at Malnati's or Millinneum Park or Navy Pier or driving to Wisconsin to pick up some New Glarus or etc.

All things Chicagoans don't do..., but I do get the draw for out of town-ers

Always bothers me when I have friends come to town and they want to immediately go to Lou's, Uno, or Gino's; pretty much a night killer because no one feels like doing anything after.

Some other great places to eat and drink if you are interested.

No doubt. We have an Uno's about a half hour away and I can count on one hand how many times I've been there. It doesn't do anything for me. I can't help but love some Malnati's though. I'm always up for suggestions, so let me know what you think I should hit up! I'm a huge burger and wing fan.

Does Peace Fest still happen?

If you like malnatis, try pequods in Lincoln park. I've lived in Chicago my whole life and it's one of my go too spots!

YES! Pequods is damn good! For another take on Chicago style try the Chicago Oven and Grinder Company. It's like an individual pizza bowl of deliciousness. Also right by the site of the Valentine's Day Massacre if your into the mobster thing.

For burgers, Kuma's Corner is my favorite for excellent burgers, beer, and loud ass music. Then DMK Burger Bar is good, but always crowded. Both are close to the park. Finally Rockit Burger Bar is right across the street from Wrigley. They are good but, hit or miss on busy days, so the day of the show get there early and you'll be fine. Then just sit and people watch.

As for wings, I think most places do them ok. Kind of hard to mess up as long as they are using fresh wingies. For.more interesting takes on them, there are a bunch of places in River North that tend to do things better as far as many classics. Hubbard Inn has some great food.