Faile Wrigley A/P Sale

buck502000

I think it's neat - bit different than any others I have on the wall.

Uncle Snuffy

wg said:

bradklausen said:

ummm, so I am gonna refund all my sales and have a do-over... and I thought $140 was a little steep...

BURN!!!!

I'm sure it's a fine line for the artists to walk when it comes to pricing their prints. If they price them too high they might eliminate some people's ability to afford them in the artist's initial sale. We all know some prints get "flipped" well above their initial sale price and at those inflated prices a lot of people can't afford them. I appreciate the artists giving us common folk the opportunity to purchase them for a reasonable price.

- Uncle Snuffy

jjflash

Might the Ames' fiasco w/ the Global Citizen gold transformers variant inadvertently cracked the door open to what people are willing to spend for a poster? Prior to that poster I'd never considered dropping +/-$200 on a print. Despite the situation ending w/ a bad taste, it set in motion a larger fanbase having agreed to and experienced dropping that kind of coin for a show poster.

The writing has been on the wall for the past few years that the primary PJ demographic has gotten older and entered a stage of life where they have more disposable income and are increasingly willing to travel to shows and scoop up legions of merchandise (via 10C, artists' sales, at shows, etc). The proliferation of merchandise is a response to this demand. And now, perhaps, poster prices are as well.

Faile created a killer poster and, IMO, has pushed the envelope on how much folks are willing to spend on a poster. Their experiment obviously worked. Hopefully it's just that, an experiment, and not a new threshold. As mentioned above, I'm grateful for top tier artists like BK who consistently create frameable artwork and offer them at reasonable prices that most fans can still afford.

glennb2112

I'm still kicking myself for not getting one at the show..they were abundant and easy at $35. Now i shelled out $225 for the same print..ouch. They are signed though

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KC138045 said:

Sarava said:

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Now that FAILE has completed their online artist sale, the only remaining retail availability of this poster is going to be here in the shop. Please be aware that this poster is going to do nothing but skyrocket in price in the near and distant future.

The days of this being less than $100 are quickly passing and it is already going into the $150 price range on eBay. If you miss out when they go on sale here, don't say you weren't forewarned.

I'm still a little skeptical on how high this can settle at. Only because it appeared on the surface that a lot more of these Faile posters were printed than other recent rare gems like Cracker Jack, Moline or Pittsburgh.

I've said this in other threads but I really don't get the appeal for this poster. And I definitely wouldn't put it in the same category as Cracker Jack, Moline, or Pittsburgh.

Definitely more of these were printed, but tens of thousands more people attended the Wrigley shows this year than Pittsburgh, Wrigley 2013, and definitely Moline. (supply and demand)

That variant edition of 100 is what will be the really high price poster!

Ray J. T.

glennb2112 said:

I'm still kicking myself for not getting one at the show..they were abundant and easy at $35. Now i shelled out $225 for the same print..ouch. They are signed though

Congrats. I had plenty of chance at the show as there were tons when I hit the table, I had the A/P in the cart and passed again in hopes for another chance at $35! But it looks like everybody did well buying these. The desirability just keeps going up.

wg

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KC138045 said:

Sarava said:

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Now that FAILE has completed their online artist sale, the only remaining retail availability of this poster is going to be here in the shop. Please be aware that this poster is going to do nothing but skyrocket in price in the near and distant future.

The days of this being less than $100 are quickly passing and it is already going into the $150 price range on eBay. If you miss out when they go on sale here, don't say you weren't forewarned.

I'm still a little skeptical on how high this can settle at. Only because it appeared on the surface that a lot more of these Faile posters were printed than other recent rare gems like Cracker Jack, Moline or Pittsburgh.

I've said this in other threads but I really don't get the appeal for this poster. And I definitely wouldn't put it in the same category as Cracker Jack, Moline, or Pittsburgh.

Definitely more of these were printed, but tens of thousands more people attended the Wrigley shows this year than Pittsburgh, Wrigley 2013, and definitely Moline. (supply and demand)

That variant edition of 100 is what will be the really high price poster!

...or will it be the ones that snuck through white?

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wg said:

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KC138045 said:

Sarava said:

front spacer said:

Now that FAILE has completed their online artist sale, the only remaining retail availability of this poster is going to be here in the shop. Please be aware that this poster is going to do nothing but skyrocket in price in the near and distant future.

The days of this being less than $100 are quickly passing and it is already going into the $150 price range on eBay. If you miss out when they go on sale here, don't say you weren't forewarned.

I'm still a little skeptical on how high this can settle at. Only because it appeared on the surface that a lot more of these Faile posters were printed than other recent rare gems like Cracker Jack, Moline or Pittsburgh.

I've said this in other threads but I really don't get the appeal for this poster. And I definitely wouldn't put it in the same category as Cracker Jack, Moline, or Pittsburgh.

Definitely more of these were printed, but tens of thousands more people attended the Wrigley shows this year than Pittsburgh, Wrigley 2013, and definitely Moline. (supply and demand)

That variant edition of 100 is what will be the really high price poster!

...or will it be the ones that snuck through white?

I don't think anybody know or cares about the printing defect.

cp3iverson

I think i liked it because it was the most different of the Wrigleys. All-time tho i dont think it ranks very high. It's interesting so thats good.

KC138045

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KC138045 said:

Sarava said:

front spacer said:

Now that FAILE has completed their online artist sale, the only remaining retail availability of this poster is going to be here in the shop. Please be aware that this poster is going to do nothing but skyrocket in price in the near and distant future.

The days of this being less than $100 are quickly passing and it is already going into the $150 price range on eBay. If you miss out when they go on sale here, don't say you weren't forewarned.

I'm still a little skeptical on how high this can settle at. Only because it appeared on the surface that a lot more of these Faile posters were printed than other recent rare gems like Cracker Jack, Moline or Pittsburgh.

I've said this in other threads but I really don't get the appeal for this poster. And I definitely wouldn't put it in the same category as Cracker Jack, Moline, or Pittsburgh.

Definitely more of these were printed, but tens of thousands more people attended the Wrigley shows this year than Pittsburgh, Wrigley 2013, and definitely Moline. (supply and demand)

That variant edition of 100 is what will be the really high price poster!

I understand there is a demand for this poster I just don't get it. I think "The Catch" is overated too. But that's what makes these discussions great. Everyone has different tastes and values certain prints higher than others.

scurtis

glennb2112 said:

I'm still kicking myself for not getting one at the show..they were abundant and easy at $35. Now i shelled out $225 for the same print..ouch. They are signed though

I never saw it available once, mind you, I didn't wait six hours early on in the weekend.

Suziemay

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Now that FAILE has completed their online artist sale, the only remaining retail availability of this poster is going to be here in the shop. Please be aware that this poster is going to do nothing but skyrocket in price in the near and distant future.

The days of this being less than $100 are quickly passing and it is already going into the $150 price range on eBay. If you miss out when they go on sale here, don't say you weren't forewarned.

Way too scare everyone I actually disagree with you, and I'm a big fan of the poster. Look at the Copenhagen Spawn poster. That started out being highly desirable but it seems like you can get a show ed for under $100 these days, despite almost half of the APs being damaged in the shipping process.

I guess we'll see what actually happens, but I don't get the feeling that this is going to go to MSG Donkey Kong heights.

glennb2112

scurtis said:

glennb2112 said:

I'm still kicking myself for not getting one at the show..they were abundant and easy at $35. Now i shelled out $225 for the same print..ouch. They are signed though

I never saw it available once, mind you, I didn't wait six hours early on in the weekend.

I waited Saturday about 3hrs at the tent behind the bleachers. The Klausen sold out very quick but was restocked. The Faile sold slowly until there was a buzz in the crowd and started to sell pretty quickly after that. It was restocked as well. After the show the Faile seemed sold out. I did not see it Monday

wall232

KC138045 said:

Sarava said:

front spacer said:

Now that FAILE has completed their online artist sale, the only remaining retail availability of this poster is going to be here in the shop. Please be aware that this poster is going to do nothing but skyrocket in price in the near and distant future.

The days of this being less than $100 are quickly passing and it is already going into the $150 price range on eBay. If you miss out when they go on sale here, don't say you weren't forewarned.

I'm still a little skeptical on how high this can settle at. Only because it appeared on the surface that a lot more of these Faile posters were printed than other recent rare gems like Cracker Jack, Moline or Pittsburgh.

I've said this in other threads but I really don't get the appeal for this poster. And I definitely wouldn't put it in the same category as Cracker Jack, Moline, or Pittsburgh.

Same here. I bought it at Wrigley and once I got it home I really didn't like. Gifting it to a friend who missed out on the sale cause his flight was cancelled and by the time he got in they were gone.

Ray J. T.

scurtis said:

glennb2112 said:

I'm still kicking myself for not getting one at the show..they were abundant and easy at $35. Now i shelled out $225 for the same print..ouch. They are signed though

I never saw it available once, mind you, I didn't wait six hours early on in the weekend.

I don't do merch lines either! I'd rather enjoy the city, and hang out with some cool people. My mindset was, I was going to try a merch stand inside the stadium and if I get lucky then great. I waited 15 minutes in line on night 1 inside and was able to get everything I wanted. Everything was in stock. I mean everything. The only thing that was running real thin was the Klausen! Only about a handful left which is the one I had hoped to get and got lucky. They had tons of Faile, but didn't care for it at the time.I guess it was just luck of the draw. It was only after the shows when I got home that I started to want the Faile. I guess I should have bought the A/P had that in the cart and decided to gamble on the hopes of a 10c drop. But I think you did well in buying your Variant. Already it's worth double what you paid for it. So don't feel "weak" or bad about your decision. I think you made out like s champ. Congrats. If you have any buyers remorse later, I will gladly take it off your hands. (Especially if I miss the drop here )

Ray J. T.

wall232 said:

KC138045 said:

Sarava said:

front spacer said:

Now that FAILE has completed their online artist sale, the only remaining retail availability of this poster is going to be here in the shop. Please be aware that this poster is going to do nothing but skyrocket in price in the near and distant future.

The days of this being less than $100 are quickly passing and it is already going into the $150 price range on eBay. If you miss out when they go on sale here, don't say you weren't forewarned.

I'm still a little skeptical on how high this can settle at. Only because it appeared on the surface that a lot more of these Faile posters were printed than other recent rare gems like Cracker Jack, Moline or Pittsburgh.

I've said this in other threads but I really don't get the appeal for this poster. And I definitely wouldn't put it in the same category as Cracker Jack, Moline, or Pittsburgh.

Same here. I bought it at Wrigley and once I got it home I really didn't like. Gifting it to a friend who missed out on the sale cause his flight was cancelled and by the time he got in they were gone.

That's awesome.

PJ and Dylan are my muse

scurtis said:

glennb2112 said:

I'm still kicking myself for not getting one at the show..they were abundant and easy at $35. Now i shelled out $225 for the same print..ouch. They are signed though

I never saw it available once, mind you, I didn't wait six hours early on in the weekend.

Agreed on limited availability...I did, 6.25 hours on Thurs. to be exact. I did get whatever merch I wanted though, but I buy for me and friends as I am not a re-seller.

Suziemay said:

Way too scare everyone I actually disagree with you, and I'm a big fan of the poster. Look at the Copenhagen Spawn poster. That started out being highly desirable but it seems like you can get a show ed for under $100 these days, despite almost half of the APs being damaged in the shipping process.

Agreed, got an A/P for $305 right after on-sale (it is mint and I am thankful after reading how many were damaged) and a show for $79 two years later.

Suziemay said:

I guess we'll see what actually happens, but I don't get the feeling that this is going to go to MSG Donkey Kong heights.

It might actually as they are "museum" artists. However, I think the Fenway T. Eaton A/P Variant may have the best legs as there are only 50 and he did not put out a regular A/E. Plus it is a really nice looking piece. Just my $0.02.

Suziemay

PJ and Dylan are my muse said:

Suziemay said:

I guess we'll see what actually happens, but I don't get the feeling that this is going to go to MSG Donkey Kong heights.

It might actually as they are "museum" artists. However, I think the Fenway T. Eaton A/P Variant may have the best legs as there are only 50 and he did not put out a regular A/E. Plus it is a really nice looking piece. Just my $0.02.

The Spokane poster didn't really appreciate significantly (or at all?) so I'm wondering if there's something about it being a gig poster that depreciates its value for Faile fans. And for Pearl Jam fans, Faile doesn't have the brand name of the other gig poster artists. My 2 cents

CM189191

KC138045 said:

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KC138045 said:

Sarava said:

front spacer said:

Now that FAILE has completed their online artist sale, the only remaining retail availability of this poster is going to be here in the shop. Please be aware that this poster is going to do nothing but skyrocket in price in the near and distant future.

The days of this being less than $100 are quickly passing and it is already going into the $150 price range on eBay. If you miss out when they go on sale here, don't say you weren't forewarned.

I'm still a little skeptical on how high this can settle at. Only because it appeared on the surface that a lot more of these Faile posters were printed than other recent rare gems like Cracker Jack, Moline or Pittsburgh.

I've said this in other threads but I really don't get the appeal for this poster. And I definitely wouldn't put it in the same category as Cracker Jack, Moline, or Pittsburgh.

Definitely more of these were printed, but tens of thousands more people attended the Wrigley shows this year than Pittsburgh, Wrigley 2013, and definitely Moline. (supply and demand)

That variant edition of 100 is what will be the really high price poster!

I understand there is a demand for this poster I just don't get it. I think "The Catch" is overated too. But that's what makes these discussions great. Everyone has different tastes and values certain prints higher than others.

On one hand, I like the 10 color ink. On the other hand, I've seen artists do a lot more with a lot less colors.

P34RL J4MM3R

bradklausen said:

ummm, so I am gonna refund all my sales and have a do-over... and I thought $140 was a little steep...

Seriously - Not to be the dick, but you need to up your prices Brad. If guys like you and Emek and Tyler Stout are having INSTANT sell-outs EVERY TIME, simple market analysis says one of two things are happening. One, Supply is way lower than demand, so up the Supply - Print and sell more AP's. Not always an option as these are usually limited by the client.
Second, charge a higher price for the limited supply to Price bottom feeders out of the market. This will not make it worth the risk/reward for scalpers to get in your game. If you are charging $200 for an AP that may fetch $150-$250 on the open market you are priced fairly. If you are charging $500 for an AP that may fetch $150-$250, then you won't sell many prints and will carry a lot of inventory and will only sell to true fans. If you are charging $50-$75 for an AP that will fetch $150-$250 you are way under priced and you will attract a lot of secondary market speculators who won't mind making 300%-500% off of your hard work, blood, sweat & tears.

As has been mentioned here before - EVERYONE in the Pearl Jam community would rather our money go to You and Emek and T.Stout and Ames and the real artists and not the secondary market speculators.

You are a true artist and you deserve to be compensated as such. You have a rare gift and a rare ability that is as rare as Ed's and Mike's and Matt's and Stone's and Jeff's.

I know I have been changed in ways I can't explain and couldn't imagine by seeing your Hawaii poster and your DC poster and your Crown of Thorns poster and your Ireland poster and your Denver art and on and on and on. And that changing of my heart and of my mind to be a better, freer, more passionate person are simply PRICELESS.

That is all. Thank you Brad, don't ever stop creating.