Merch. Lol Love the band. Enjoyed the 2016 tour. But I need to stop the madness. No more merch for me unless it's meaningful to me. PJ closet sale in September Bring on 2017 dates
It's all about the music for me, the Merch I love, but didn't want to give up a day in line.
Having said that, me, my brother in law and a buddy all decided we would get up early one day, check int out and if it was reasonable we would wait.
We waited about an hour and a half, and it added to the overall experience for me. Chatted with some other fans in line, enjoyed the outdoors etc...., didn't get everything I wanted, but most. I will probably stick to that method in the future, will be wanting to get the merch, but won't make it a huge priority.
It was stupid to have one area only, selling merch. In Boston they had several tents and stores all selling merch. Much easier to get what you wanted. No shot in standing in line for several hours for a shirt or poster.
The merch is part of the experience, and I do enjoy getting to know other fans in the lines. I don't want to spend 6 hours doing that but 45-60 minutes is kind of nice in some weird way.
At Fenway I took a look at the merch stands outside the park and noped right on by. Inside the park I made a quick lap and found the shirt I wanted at a stand with 4-5 people in line.
2008 Tampa - 2013 Buffalo - 2016 Tampa - 2016 Fenway II Audioslave 2005 MSG
At Fenway I took a look at the merch stands outside the park and noped right on by. Inside the park I made a quick lap and found the shirt I wanted at a stand with 4-5 people in line.
Seems like the club made a noble effort to accommodate the merch madness so i commend them for that. The club gets alot right. Need to improve GA. See Bruce or other good ideas if there are better systems. I only partake in PJ so im not sure what systems are out there. Fenway seemed like it went off without a hitch. Well done 10 club.
My husband and I hung out in the merch line with northerndragon, lolobugg and SD48277. We were there for 4 hours but you know what? I wouldn't trade it for the world. We had a great time.
It isn't always just about the merch. I agree with Bob that it is about meeting other fans. You listen to the stories. For me, the hours flew by.
Why is it easy to buy merch at some shows and a fiasco at others? I really wanted a poster at Wrigley but I just can't deal with that madness. I learned my lesson in Missoula a few years back! Not to judge those that go for it, but it just isn't my scene. It just feels so consumerist. On a related note, does anyone know if there will be another chance to buy a Wrigley poster? We had an amazing time and all I wanted was a souvenir! (sad violin music)
I was at the tent on Monday morning....a good 7-8 hours before the show. And if you weren't a girl or wore a mens small there were very few shirts available. And no posters. I saw a few guys just walk away after waiting an hour+. I ended up with 4th choice in shirt and am feeling some buyer's remorse.
And yeah... there are 2 shows i'm missing posters from out of the 23 i've been to. Wrigley '13, and Wrigley 2.
My husband and I hung out in the merch line with northerndragon, lolobugg and SD48277. We were there for 4 hours but you know what? I wouldn't trade it for the world. We had a great time.
It isn't always just about the merch. I agree with Bob that it is about meeting other fans. You listen to the stories. For me, the hours flew by.
Agree completely. Heard some great stories (even had beers) and enjoyed the wonderful weather. Not a lot different than sitting in a bar to be honest.
Getting a little tired of the 'holier-than-thou' attitude toward buying merch or not buying merch. Thanks for starting a new thread though.....
My husband and I hung out in the merch line with northerndragon, lolobugg and SD48277. We were there for 4 hours but you know what? I wouldn't trade it for the world. We had a great time.
It isn't always just about the merch. I agree with Bob that it is about meeting other fans. You listen to the stories. For me, the hours flew by.
^^^^This, so hard. It was a great time hanging out with friends, even if there was a monsoon. The memories are priceless. I also got to meet some amazing people from here face to face for the first time because of that line. It was 4 hours out of a 4 day weekend filled with music. So ya I can say without a doubt it's not just about the merch.
Anything you lose from being honest You never really had to begin with.
Sometimes it's not the song that makes you emotional it's the people and things that come to your mind when you hear it.
Sept 10 plus SLH already confirmed the show editions will be sold via 10c. There's never a "no more merch" LOL
Educate me, what's SLH? What about September 10th?
I've been saying no more merch since I arrived at Wrigley but mainly because of all these reissues! It's crazy on how great of a year for us fans it is. It's just so damn much $$$ though
Hey nanana ain't that somethin PJ Chi 2--08-24-2009 SG Chi 1--01-23-2013 PJ Wrigley--07-19-2013 CCornell Chi--10-06-2015 PJ Wrigley--08-20 & 22 2016 PJ Wrigley--08-18 & 20 2018 Denver— 09-22-2022
I agree, no more merch... lines... sell stuff online also
because...
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium - Jul 15, 2006
Outside Lands Festival - Aug 28, 2009
Key Arena - Sep 21, 2009
Viejas Arena - Oct 09, 2009
Shoreline Amphitheater - Oct 23, 2010
Shoreline Amphitheater - Oct 24, 2010
Oracle Arena Nov 26, 2013
Shoreline Amphitheater - Oct 26, 2014
Parque Simon Bolivar - Bogota, Colombia - Nov 25, 2015 - MY HOMETOWN!!!
Madison Square Garden - May 01, 2016
Madison Square Garden - May 02, 2016
Wrigley Field - Aug 20, 2016
Wrigley Field - Aug 22, 2016 - MY B-DAY!!!
I left my seat night 1 to pee right as comfortably numb started (just not a fan of it) and when I got out of the bathroom I saw a merch line that was only maybe 4 people deep. I got the two shirts I wanted, the Klaussen and two Koozies. I was back at my seat before Corduroy was over. Super easy.
Sept 10 plus SLH already confirmed the show editions will be sold via 10c. There's never a "no more merch" LOL
everything? posters, wristbands, cards, etc...
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium - Jul 15, 2006
Outside Lands Festival - Aug 28, 2009
Key Arena - Sep 21, 2009
Viejas Arena - Oct 09, 2009
Shoreline Amphitheater - Oct 23, 2010
Shoreline Amphitheater - Oct 24, 2010
Oracle Arena Nov 26, 2013
Shoreline Amphitheater - Oct 26, 2014
Parque Simon Bolivar - Bogota, Colombia - Nov 25, 2015 - MY HOMETOWN!!!
Madison Square Garden - May 01, 2016
Madison Square Garden - May 02, 2016
Wrigley Field - Aug 20, 2016
Wrigley Field - Aug 22, 2016 - MY B-DAY!!!
ya spending 4 hours in line for merch and then saying it's not JUST about the merch IS FUCKING FUNNY
Bite me. It really wasn't about the merch. Sure, we got merch. I'm not saying that we didn't, but we aren't flippers so we weren't going to die without it. We weren't financing our trips with it. If you would have been there with us, you would have known that even though we looked like drowned rats, we were having one kick ass time. Too bad you are too close minded to think that people could have a great time doing nothing but hanging out together. I would have even let you wipe your phone off across the dry spot on my ass.
ya spending 4 hours in line for merch and then saying it's not JUST about the merch IS FUCKING FUNNY
Bite me. It really wasn't about the merch. Sure, we got merch. I'm not saying that we didn't, but we aren't flippers so we weren't going to die without it. We weren't financing our trips with it. If you would have been there with us, you would have known that even though we looked like drowned rats, we were having one kick ass time. Too bad you are too close minded to think that people could have a great time doing nothing but hanging out together. I would have even let you wipe your phone off across the dry spot on my ass.
she/he is just jealous because there is never a merch line at a RNDM show.
2000- Atlanta, GA: New Orleans, LA: Memphis, TN: Nashville, TN
2003- Raleigh, NC: Charlotte, NC: Atlanta, GA
2004- Asheville, NC (hometown show)
2006- Cincinnati, OH
2008- Columbia, SC
2009- Chicago, IL x 2 / Ed Vedder- Atlanta, GA x 2
2010- Bristow, VA
2011- Alpine Valley, WI (PJ20) x 2 / Ed Vedder- Chicago, IL
2012- Atlanta, GA
2013- Charlotte, NC
2014- Cincinnati, OH
2015- New York, NY
2016- Greenville, SC: Hampton, VA:: Columbia, SC: Raleigh, NC : Lexington, KY: Philly, PA 2: (Wrigley) Chicago, IL x 2 (holy shit): Temple of the Dog- Philly, PA
I left my seat night 1 to pee right as comfortably numb started (just not a fan of it) and when I got out of the bathroom I saw a merch line that was only maybe 4 people deep. I got the two shirts I wanted, the Klaussen and two Koozies. I was back at my seat before Corduroy was over. Super easy.
We waited for about two hours on Thursday in Boston after picking up 10C tickets. I didn't really want to but my buddy did and they were his tickets, so...we waited. As others have said, it was kinda fun in a way I didn't expect. Chatting with people, laughing at ourselves, shooting the shit, etc. We got everything we wanted and never bought another thing the rest of the weekend.
BUT...I'm from here. This is my hometown and I can visit it anytime I want to. I wasn't missing out on anything else by waiting in that line. If we had gone to Wrigley it would have been a different story. It was a different story in 2013. We didn't spend a minute in line that year. Too long, too hot, and too much else to do when traveling to waste precious time waiting in these lines.
For the record I'm not judging anyone and what they do tor don't do for merch. Just saying I personally need to stop buying so much stuff. I have more than I need and need to be more selective. Jeez. Lots of people on here with opinions about what others need to do and be.
For the record I'm not judging anyone and what they do tor don't do for merch. Just saying I personally need to stop buying so much stuff. I have more than I need and need to be more selective. Jeez. Lots of people on here with opinions about what others need to do and be.
I hear you. There is so much stuff now. "Will I ever wear this?" and "Will I ever frame this?" are both good questions to ask ourselves before the credit card comes out.
For the record I'm not judging anyone and what they do tor don't do for merch. Just saying I personally need to stop buying so much stuff. I have more than I need and need to be more selective. Jeez. Lots of people on here with opinions about what others need to do and be.
I hear you. There is so much stuff now. "Will I ever wear this?" and "Will I ever frame this?" are both good questions to ask ourselves before the credit card comes out.
Agreed. I ask myself those same questions before buying merch.
"I got memories, I got shit"
ISO 2016 Greenville shirt. Size medium. PM me if you have one for sale/trade.
2000- Atlanta, GA: New Orleans, LA: Memphis, TN: Nashville, TN
2003- Raleigh, NC: Charlotte, NC: Atlanta, GA
2004- Asheville, NC (hometown show)
2006- Cincinnati, OH
2008- Columbia, SC
2009- Chicago, IL x 2 / Ed Vedder- Atlanta, GA x 2
2010- Bristow, VA
2011- Alpine Valley, WI (PJ20) x 2 / Ed Vedder- Chicago, IL
2012- Atlanta, GA
2013- Charlotte, NC
2014- Cincinnati, OH
2015- New York, NY
2016- Greenville, SC: Hampton, VA:: Columbia, SC: Raleigh, NC : Lexington, KY: Philly, PA 2: (Wrigley) Chicago, IL x 2 (holy shit): Temple of the Dog- Philly, PA
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It's all about the music for me, the Merch I love, but didn't want to give up a day in line.
Having said that, me, my brother in law and a buddy all decided we would get up early one day, check int out and if it was reasonable we would wait.
We waited about an hour and a half, and it added to the overall experience for me. Chatted with some other fans in line, enjoyed the outdoors etc...., didn't get everything I wanted, but most. I will probably stick to that method in the future, will be wanting to get the merch, but won't make it a huge priority.
At Fenway I took a look at the merch stands outside the park and noped right on by. Inside the park I made a quick lap and found the shirt I wanted at a stand with 4-5 people in line.
2008 Tampa - 2013 Buffalo - 2016 Tampa - 2016 Fenway II
Audioslave 2005 MSG
for the least they could possibly do
It isn't always just about the merch. I agree with Bob that it is about meeting other fans. You listen to the stories. For me, the hours flew by.
2016: Lexington and Wrigley 1
And yeah... there are 2 shows i'm missing posters from out of the 23 i've been to. Wrigley '13, and Wrigley 2.
Getting a little tired of the 'holier-than-thou' attitude toward buying merch or not buying merch. Thanks for starting a new thread though.....
You never really had to begin with.
Sometimes it's not the song that makes you emotional it's the people and things that come to your mind when you hear it.
What about September 10th?
I've been saying no more merch since I arrived at Wrigley but mainly because of all these reissues! It's crazy on how great of a year for us fans it is. It's just so damn much $$$ though
ain't that somethin
PJ Chi 2--08-24-2009
SG Chi 1--01-23-2013
PJ Wrigley--07-19-2013
CCornell Chi--10-06-2015
PJ Wrigley--08-20 & 22 2016
PJ Wrigley--08-18 & 20 2018
Denver— 09-22-2022
sell stuff online also
because...
Outside Lands Festival - Aug 28, 2009
Key Arena - Sep 21, 2009
Viejas Arena - Oct 09, 2009
Shoreline Amphitheater - Oct 23, 2010
Shoreline Amphitheater - Oct 24, 2010
Oracle Arena Nov 26, 2013
Shoreline Amphitheater - Oct 26, 2014
Parque Simon Bolivar - Bogota, Colombia - Nov 25, 2015 - MY HOMETOWN!!!
Madison Square Garden - May 01, 2016
Madison Square Garden - May 02, 2016
Wrigley Field - Aug 20, 2016
Wrigley Field - Aug 22, 2016 - MY B-DAY!!!
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Outside Lands Festival - Aug 28, 2009
Key Arena - Sep 21, 2009
Viejas Arena - Oct 09, 2009
Shoreline Amphitheater - Oct 23, 2010
Shoreline Amphitheater - Oct 24, 2010
Oracle Arena Nov 26, 2013
Shoreline Amphitheater - Oct 26, 2014
Parque Simon Bolivar - Bogota, Colombia - Nov 25, 2015 - MY HOMETOWN!!!
Madison Square Garden - May 01, 2016
Madison Square Garden - May 02, 2016
Wrigley Field - Aug 20, 2016
Wrigley Field - Aug 22, 2016 - MY B-DAY!!!
2016: Lexington and Wrigley 1
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1995- New Orleans, LA : New Orleans, LA
1996- Charleston, SC
1998- Atlanta, GA: Birmingham, AL: Greenville, SC: Knoxville, TN
2000- Atlanta, GA: New Orleans, LA: Memphis, TN: Nashville, TN
2003- Raleigh, NC: Charlotte, NC: Atlanta, GA
2004- Asheville, NC (hometown show)
2006- Cincinnati, OH
2008- Columbia, SC
2009- Chicago, IL x 2 / Ed Vedder- Atlanta, GA x 2
2010- Bristow, VA
2011- Alpine Valley, WI (PJ20) x 2 / Ed Vedder- Chicago, IL
2012- Atlanta, GA
2013- Charlotte, NC
2014- Cincinnati, OH
2015- New York, NY
2016- Greenville, SC: Hampton, VA:: Columbia, SC: Raleigh, NC : Lexington, KY: Philly, PA 2: (Wrigley) Chicago, IL x 2 (holy shit): Temple of the Dog- Philly, PA
2017- ED VED- Louisville, KY
2018- Chicago, IL x2, Boston, MA x2
2020- Nashville, TN
2022- Smashville
2023- Austin, TX x2
2024- Baltimore
BUT...I'm from here. This is my hometown and I can visit it anytime I want to. I wasn't missing out on anything else by waiting in that line. If we had gone to Wrigley it would have been a different story. It was a different story in 2013. We didn't spend a minute in line that year. Too long, too hot, and too much else to do when traveling to waste precious time waiting in these lines.
"...I changed by not changing at all..."
Jeez. Lots of people on here with opinions about what others need to do and be.
"...I changed by not changing at all..."
ISO 2016 Greenville shirt. Size medium. PM me if you have one for sale/trade.
.......... I would like some PJ coasters though.
livefootsteps.org/user/?usr=446
1995- New Orleans, LA : New Orleans, LA
1996- Charleston, SC
1998- Atlanta, GA: Birmingham, AL: Greenville, SC: Knoxville, TN
2000- Atlanta, GA: New Orleans, LA: Memphis, TN: Nashville, TN
2003- Raleigh, NC: Charlotte, NC: Atlanta, GA
2004- Asheville, NC (hometown show)
2006- Cincinnati, OH
2008- Columbia, SC
2009- Chicago, IL x 2 / Ed Vedder- Atlanta, GA x 2
2010- Bristow, VA
2011- Alpine Valley, WI (PJ20) x 2 / Ed Vedder- Chicago, IL
2012- Atlanta, GA
2013- Charlotte, NC
2014- Cincinnati, OH
2015- New York, NY
2016- Greenville, SC: Hampton, VA:: Columbia, SC: Raleigh, NC : Lexington, KY: Philly, PA 2: (Wrigley) Chicago, IL x 2 (holy shit): Temple of the Dog- Philly, PA
2017- ED VED- Louisville, KY
2018- Chicago, IL x2, Boston, MA x2
2020- Nashville, TN
2022- Smashville
2023- Austin, TX x2
2024- Baltimore