Offer 10c Merch Pre-Order's - Stop the Madness

dcp3y

I imagine that they would print posters to demand similar to how they do preorders for vinyl. I imagine many more happy 10 Clubbers that can then skip the line and enjoy the city. Just framing it up that this is in the 10c's best interest to satisfy member demand. And yes, there was a petition for the same thing months ago. Perhaps if we speak loudly enough our club may hear our collective voices no matter how many threads it takes to break through. Drop the leash (lines)...

Kearn5y

Should they use a site like the one below to pre-order merch and just collect it at the shows.
https://shopsidestep.com/artists

pearldavidson

I concur with the OP.

mpedone

dcp3y said:

+1...out of hand going way back. Sidewalk sales just invite flippers, vs in the venue you at least have a ticket. Stop the madness!

How much does a ticket cost? Pretty sure you can make that back flipping merch, especially if you don't actually care about the show.

I like the idea of a pre-sale for 10 club ticket winners. That will solve the problem for...a couple thousand people each show? Forget the rest of the fans, as long as the 10c members (who won tickets, not the unlucky ones) are happy, right?

ldent42

It would be nice if they did a blind pre-order. No refunds. If you ask for a refund you get your membership banned for a year, and you still get no refund.

LeafsJaysCubsRaptorsFan

EM194007 said:

Noload said:

They filmed the merch line with an extended selfie type stick in Ft Lauderdale then and replayed it on the big screen. Maybe they are taking pride in it. It was soo hot.

Actually, that was the GA line they filmed, not the merch line. If you think it was hot in April, come on down now, the humidity has kicked into high gear.

they definitely filmed the merch line in ft lauderdale

Eddieredder

I think they did the presale for posters in 09. The merch madness wasn't nearly as crazy then.
Maybe it helps but it doesn't halt demand. I can see all the complaining about having to buy sight unseen and not liking the poster.
Scalpers/flippers aren't stupid. They will just buy up multiple fan club memberships. I'm sure they already do this.

theebradness

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

I like it just the way it is.

People who are willing to wait in line for 7 hours for a poster with Harry Carey and Molly Ringwald on it ?

DESERVE to wait in line for 7 hours.

DON'T CHANGE A THING!

Fucking A right!

EM194007

LeafsJaysCubsRaptorsFan said:

EM194007 said:

Noload said:

They filmed the merch line with an extended selfie type stick in Ft Lauderdale then and replayed it on the big screen. Maybe they are taking pride in it. It was soo hot.

Actually, that was the GA line they filmed, not the merch line. If you think it was hot in April, come on down now, the humidity has kicked into high gear.

they definitely filmed the merch line in ft lauderdale

That they might have filmed it as well. But, they filmed the GA line, which is what they played on the screens during the show, at least part of it. It could have been a combo of both as well. I just know my friend wasn't in the merch line, but was in the GA line, and I saw him on that little short video they showed.

Noload

EM194007 said:

Noload said:

They filmed the merch line with an extended selfie type stick in Ft Lauderdale then and replayed it on the big screen. Maybe they are taking pride in it. It was soo hot.

Actually, that was the GA line they filmed, not the merch line. If you think it was hot in April, come on down now, the humidity has kicked into high gear.

The only reason i mentioned the method of how it was done is because i was standing in the merch line as they walked by with the extended stick with the camera on it..actually.

EM194007

Noload said:

EM194007 said:

Noload said:

They filmed the merch line with an extended selfie type stick in Ft Lauderdale then and replayed it on the big screen. Maybe they are taking pride in it. It was soo hot.

Actually, that was the GA line they filmed, not the merch line. If you think it was hot in April, come on down now, the humidity has kicked into high gear.

The only reason i mentioned the method of how it was done is because i was standing in the merch line as they walked by with the extended stick with the camera on it..actually.

That's cool, wasn't trying to say anything in a negative way. Seems like they filmed both the merch and GA lines. Wouldn't catch me waiting in line for hours for merch, I wouldn't wait that long for a table at a top notch restaurant either. But, I wasn't kidding on April not being that hot though, it was actually a comfortable day for S. FL, we had a cool front come through. The high was 84 and the low was 66 on April 8th.

http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/fort-lauderdale-fl/33301/april-weather/328168?monyr=4/1/2016

EB218946

Wanted to dig a thread up about this topic for upcoming shows.  Hope the Tenclub would explore this idea.  If you won Tenclub tixs you could preorder poster, T-shirt and stickers to those shows?  This would free up your hands to drink more beer at shows.  Ha!

my2hands

See you guys in line @ Fenway lol

moemoe6434

Merch is rediculous, I quit buying anything at shows.  I am not there for Merch, so it wastes too much time.  Quite frankly, everything has been more enjoyable since I stopped buying that junk.  I used to love collecting that stuff until it took up too much time, expenses to keep it prestine in storage, etc.

elvistheking44

If I had a product that people lined up outside in the heat for days at a time to buy it all I’d never change the way it was sold.

Deadman

Amen to this thread.  I spent a combined 8 hours in line at my last two shows.  Im done with that.  I will try to just go in when doors open to grab an item or two, that usually has taken me no more than 30 mins.  I really dig those that feel the need to try on every single item 2x and inspect every nook and cranny for damage.  I’d pay double to avoid the line.

MickeyMouse

elvistheking44 said:

If I had a product that people lined up outside in the heat for days at a time to buy it all I’d never change the way it was sold.

Exactly.  The thread ends here.  Like I said 2 years ago - the pop up shops and merch tents set up days before a show are calculated and intentional.  Pearl Jam has no reason to change things.  It’s part of their image and marketing.  “Our fans are crazy and awesome and dedicated and wait for hours to buy our stuff.”  

my2hands

That doesn't mean the fans cant, or shouldn't, ask for a better way 

riley540

Go around the city and look far advertisement banners and flyers for the shows, and attempt to obtain one. I’ve seen quite a few around Seattle. Then you won’t have to wait 1000 hours to get a poster 

CopperTom

I would be willing to pay double through a preorder.  I'd order blindly too.  They should offer a bundle - show specific poster, pin and sticker.   Charge $100.