'The Home Shows' X 'The Away Shows' Merch

PJ-Cubs

bradklausen said:

this is kind of tough to watch these APs sell out at these prices... always want to try and keep things relatively reasonable, but feeling kind of foolish watching all these things sell out at these higher prices. 

I have always appreciated the lower prices but I don't think $80 - $100 would be an unreasonable price to ask for an AP.

sherm

mikeliska said:

Honestly, if the market price for these limited posters are always in the hundreds of dollars, I'd much rather the artist charge more and get the proceeds for their hard work than some scalping turds.

Completely agree

demetrios

https://store.faile.net/

D.B. FAILE - Release on Thursday at NOON (NYC time)

Excited to be releasing a new print we created for Pearl Jam’s “The Home Shows” a few weeks back in Seattle. As long time fans, it’s always a privilege working on these prints for the band and the incredible fanbase! 

Seattle was a fun one for us to play with. We’ve always had a curiosity in the notorious airplane hijacker, D.B. Cooper, who’s remained at large since he parachuted out of a Seattle-bound plane with $200,000 in November 1971. The FBIs only unsolved case of air piracy in the US.

These are always coveted prints at the shows. Here’s the chance for ones signed and stamped from the studio as well as the Artist Variation that’s only found through the Faile Site. 

The release will be on Thursday, August 23rd at NOON (NYC time). 

 

D.B. FAILE

7 Color Silkscreen Print (Front) / 1 Color Silkscreen Print (Back)

Edition of 300  / 18 x 24 Inches / Signed, Embossed, Numbered

FAILE 2018 + PJ Holographic Number Sticker

 

 

 

D.B. FAILE – Artist Variant

9 Color Silkscreen Print (Front) / 1 Color Silkscreen Print (Back)

Edition of 100  / 18 x 24 Inches / Signed, Embossed, Numbered

FAILE 2018 + PJ Holographic Number Sticker

PSUS2H

bradklausen said:

this is kind of tough to watch these APs sell out at these prices... always want to try and keep things relatively reasonable, but feeling kind of foolish watching all these things sell out at these higher prices. 

Thank you for the reasonable prices.  I ordered one of your Seattle AP's and always enjoy your work.  It is such a gamble because you could set the prices higher and no one buys, or you can set it reasonably and sell through. Have you considered trying to have any of the band members sign it with you and sell them at a higher price?  One of my top pieces is a bridge school poster you and EV signed.

pjl44

bradklausen said:

this is kind of tough to watch these APs sell out at these prices... always want to try and keep things relatively reasonable, but feeling kind of foolish watching all these things sell out at these higher prices. 

Screen printed posters are art and it's pretty clear at this point they are highly sought after by collectors. The art form has been elevated and the market has changed - it's not what it was when I snagged a souvenir walking out of the Meadows in '98. I think you and other artists should be charging whatever that market will allow, up to any point you're comfortable with. If a print is objectively worth X, I would much rather see that money go into the artist's pocket than someone who sees an investment opportunity.

RyGuy

demetrios said:

https://store.faile.net/

D.B. FAILE - Release on Thursday at NOON (NYC time)

Excited to be releasing a new print we created for Pearl Jam’s “The Home Shows” a few weeks back in Seattle. As long time fans, it’s always a privilege working on these prints for the band and the incredible fanbase! 

Seattle was a fun one for us to play with. We’ve always had a curiosity in the notorious airplane hijacker, D.B. Cooper, who’s remained at large since he parachuted out of a Seattle-bound plane with $200,000 in November 1971. The FBIs only unsolved case of air piracy in the US.

These are always coveted prints at the shows. Here’s the chance for ones signed and stamped from the studio as well as the Artist Variation that’s only found through the Faile Site. 

The release will be on Thursday, August 23rd at NOON (NYC time). 

 

D.B. FAILE

7 Color Silkscreen Print (Front) / 1 Color Silkscreen Print (Back)

Edition of 300  / 18 x 24 Inches / Signed, Embossed, Numbered

FAILE 2018 + PJ Holographic Number Sticker

 

 

 

D.B. FAILE – Artist Variant

9 Color Silkscreen Print (Front) / 1 Color Silkscreen Print (Back)

Edition of 100  / 18 x 24 Inches / Signed, Embossed, Numbered

FAILE 2018 + PJ Holographic Number Sticker

Am I crazy for liking that variant?

PSUS2H

pjl44 said:

bradklausen said:

this is kind of tough to watch these APs sell out at these prices... always want to try and keep things relatively reasonable, but feeling kind of foolish watching all these things sell out at these higher prices. 

Screen printed posters are art and it's pretty clear at this point they are highly sought after by collectors. The art form has been elevated and the market has changed - it's not what it was when I snagged a souvenir walking out of the Meadows in '98. I think you and other artists should be charging whatever that market will allow, up to any point you're comfortable with. If a print is objectively worth X, I would much rather see that money go into the artist's pocket than someone who sees an investment opportunity.

I feel like it'll just push the secondary market higher though.  Who knows, but I think is realistic.

pjl44

PSUS2H said:

pjl44 said:

bradklausen said:

this is kind of tough to watch these APs sell out at these prices... always want to try and keep things relatively reasonable, but feeling kind of foolish watching all these things sell out at these higher prices. 

Screen printed posters are art and it's pretty clear at this point they are highly sought after by collectors. The art form has been elevated and the market has changed - it's not what it was when I snagged a souvenir walking out of the Meadows in '98. I think you and other artists should be charging whatever that market will allow, up to any point you're comfortable with. If a print is objectively worth X, I would much rather see that money go into the artist's pocket than someone who sees an investment opportunity.

I feel like it'll just push the secondary market higher though.  Who knows, but I think is realistic.

I really don't think so. People will try for sure, but I don't think the original retail price factors much into where a given print settles.

bradklausen

pjl44 said:

bradklausen said:

this is kind of tough to watch these APs sell out at these prices... always want to try and keep things relatively reasonable, but feeling kind of foolish watching all these things sell out at these higher prices. 

Screen printed posters are art and it's pretty clear at this point they are highly sought after by collectors. The art form has been elevated and the market has changed - it's not what it was when I snagged a souvenir walking out of the Meadows in '98. I think you and other artists should be charging whatever that market will allow, up to any point you're comfortable with. If a print is objectively worth X, I would much rather see that money go into the artist's pocket than someone who sees an investment opportunity.

that was one of the things I really liked about screen printed gigposter art... it was affordable. You go to a show as a poor 20 year old and can afford a killer work of art for $20-25. But you are right, that was in 98 and things have changed. I am actually amazed at what people are doing with screen printing these days. My style is more bold fat graphic lines, but I always am blown away by what people are doing with dithers and textures, like in that Jackson poster, where you can get more depth and shading and dimension. 

And being a freelance gigposter artist it is feast or famine and you try and save up enough wolf repellent to fend off the wolves at the door during those periods when it is far more famine then feast. It is just tricky trying to balance commerce and art, especially if you are the type of artist who is not business savvy and never intended to have a business and just enjoy getting to make a living drawing pictures...! But we all gotta fend off the wolves at the door, right... 

JB56195

bradklausen said:

this is kind of tough to watch these APs sell out at these prices... always want to try and keep things relatively reasonable, but feeling kind of foolish watching all these things sell out at these higher prices. 

I'm not sure if Karma means anything but you have always been a good guy who pays attention to the fans.  I think I speak for us all when I say I appreciate you being here online to answer questions.  Your art speaks for itself.  I think your website works well.  I have been "check outed" when something is in my cart and someone signs out faster on other sites.  I would rather see you get paid than the atrocious secondary prices. Unfortunately, I think a lot of bots are used for purchasing.  There are currently 11 Ames posters being flipped on ebay.  That is 10% of production.  It's terrible.

I would urge you to consider asking to be allowed to sell your variants by auction.  Some will be better than others but I think you've been super successful.  Make a deal with the band that you'll donate 20% of the profit for every dollar over your usual pricing.  I'd happily pay you 200 bucks for some of the prints, especially if I know you're giving a portion to charity.  I'd rather not own them I have to go to ebay and pay profiteers..

EM194007

PSUS2H said:

pjl44 said:

bradklausen said:

this is kind of tough to watch these APs sell out at these prices... always want to try and keep things relatively reasonable, but feeling kind of foolish watching all these things sell out at these higher prices. 

Screen printed posters are art and it's pretty clear at this point they are highly sought after by collectors. The art form has been elevated and the market has changed - it's not what it was when I snagged a souvenir walking out of the Meadows in '98. I think you and other artists should be charging whatever that market will allow, up to any point you're comfortable with. If a print is objectively worth X, I would much rather see that money go into the artist's pocket than someone who sees an investment opportunity.

I feel like it'll just push the secondary market higher though.  Who knows, but I think is realistic.

And a lot of it is hype right after the show driving up the prices. Hell, my friend just bought a Ames Landgraaf variant off ebay for less then $50 shipped. Someone lost their ass trying to flip that one. I can see both sides. Love seeing the artist put more money in their pockets. But, if it isn't one of the top prints. High pricing by the artist could hurt sales, and leave them with stock in their flat files. 

Like the Seattle Faile. I'd pay $35 for a SE at the show or on here during the drop. But, no way will I spend over $200 for a AP though. I can live without it easily.

pjruss

Brad, you know better than most that when it comes to PJ posters, the market is crazy. 
So we appreciate the reasonable prices, but I would totally raise it some, especially knowing what a headache the PJ sales can be. 
You should make the extra profit, not the “investors”.

Gern Blansten

bradklausen said:

this is kind of tough to watch these APs sell out at these prices... always want to try and keep things relatively reasonable, but feeling kind of foolish watching all these things sell out at these higher prices. 

Not foolish, but don't sell yourself short.

You're talent has value.  Get it while you can.

buck502000

@bradklausen Charge more and only do PJ prints 

P34RL J4MM3R

bradklausen said:

this is kind of tough to watch these APs sell out at these prices... always want to try and keep things relatively reasonable, but feeling kind of foolish watching all these things sell out at these higher prices. 

Dear Brad,
Your posters are still the best of the US shows.  Your cart/checkout system is still the best of all the artists.
All these other poster artists should feel foolish for not having your cart system.  I have a poster in my cart and press complete purchase only to see "SOLD OUT."  Moronic and honestly rinky-dink.

These guys are making $30,000-$40,000 on PJ posters in one day and somehow are still fine with the "Carts don't matter, someone can steal right out of your cart if you don't click fast enough, or aren't close enough to my servers."  I call BS, use your earnings to get a real website / check-out system, like Brad has.

Rant Over.
Again, thank you for your SEA poster.
Chris.

pjl44

bradklausen said:

pjl44 said:

bradklausen said:

this is kind of tough to watch these APs sell out at these prices... always want to try and keep things relatively reasonable, but feeling kind of foolish watching all these things sell out at these higher prices. 

Screen printed posters are art and it's pretty clear at this point they are highly sought after by collectors. The art form has been elevated and the market has changed - it's not what it was when I snagged a souvenir walking out of the Meadows in '98. I think you and other artists should be charging whatever that market will allow, up to any point you're comfortable with. If a print is objectively worth X, I would much rather see that money go into the artist's pocket than someone who sees an investment opportunity.

that was one of the things I really liked about screen printed gigposter art... it was affordable. You go to a show as a poor 20 year old and can afford a killer work of art for $20-25. But you are right, that was in 98 and things have changed. I am actually amazed at what people are doing with screen printing these days. My style is more bold fat graphic lines, but I always am blown away by what people are doing with dithers and textures, like in that Jackson poster, where you can get more depth and shading and dimension. 

And being a freelance gigposter artist it is feast or famine and you try and save up enough wolf repellent to fend off the wolves at the door during those periods when it is far more famine then feast. It is just tricky trying to balance commerce and art, especially if you are the type of artist who is not business savvy and never intended to have a business and just enjoy getting to make a living drawing pictures...! But we all gotta fend off the wolves at the door, right... 

100%. Look at it this way - if you ever feel like you're raking in too much profit, you have the ability to redirect that money back to nonprofits and charities you feel can use it. Think flippers are doing that? Each artist's comfort level on this may vary, but my feeling is if your work has the ability to generate that sort of revenue, YOU bring that money through the door and YOU decide how it is best utilized.

P34RL J4MM3R

Has anyone heard of Pricing for the Faile Release?
I'm thinking $220 - AP and $350 - Variant.
Who's taking the under?

buck502000

Over 

sherm

P34RL J4MM3R said:

Has anyone heard of Pricing for the Faile Release?
I'm thinking $220 - AP and $350 - Variant.
Who's taking the under?

Wow. Really? I've never purchased from Faile but I think I will just try to score a show edition if that is the case.

JB56195

EM194007 said:

PSUS2H said:

pjl44 said:

bradklausen said:

this is kind of tough to watch these APs sell out at these prices... always want to try and keep things relatively reasonable, but feeling kind of foolish watching all these things sell out at these higher prices. 

Screen printed posters are art and it's pretty clear at this point they are highly sought after by collectors. The art form has been elevated and the market has changed - it's not what it was when I snagged a souvenir walking out of the Meadows in '98. I think you and other artists should be charging whatever that market will allow, up to any point you're comfortable with. If a print is objectively worth X, I would much rather see that money go into the artist's pocket than someone who sees an investment opportunity.

I feel like it'll just push the secondary market higher though.  Who knows, but I think is realistic.

And a lot of it is hype right after the show driving up the prices. Hell, my friend just bought a Ames Landgraaf variant off ebay for less then $50 shipped. Someone lost their ass trying to flip that one. I can see both sides. Love seeing the artist put more money in their pockets. But, if it isn't one of the top prints. High pricing by the artist could hurt sales, and leave them with stock in their flat files. 

Like the Seattle Faile. I'd pay $35 for a SE at the show or on here during the drop. But, no way will I spend over $200 for a AP though. I can live without it easily.

I think you could certainly figure it out by SE sales.  It's obvious the Cunningham's was the least popular although I think it's killer.  He shouldn't charge 200.  I also think it depends on how the art is changed.  Ames seems to like foil recently, Brad's color change really impacted the look of his baseball players in his Seattle print (Mariners vs Cubs), and I would have never thought Gold to Black would enhance the looks of Jackson's piece so much.  Cunningham's mustard yellow to blue pearl jam print variant doesn't do much.