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fryej1993fryej1993 Kentucky Posts: 11
edited March 2021 in Lost Dogs
Hey everyone! I’m James, a young Pearl Jam fan at 27 years old but I have been planning on dying with the biggest PJ shirt collection in Kentucky one day for a few years now. 

I’m looking for mostly “bootleg” or “parking lot” tees and possibly some of the official merch from shows. I wear an XL in nearly all of the bands old shirts. I realize that these tees go for a good chunk of change on eBay and whatnot but honestly I have no problem admitting I can’t afford to buy these $200+ t shirts that are found in thrift stores even if it is something I deeply care about. 

I understand how tough these are for people to let go of, but consider it if you wouldn’t mind letting it go to a collection that will never be sold. I’ll likely start cataloging all of them soon as I’m getting close to 20 different unique rare prints (up to like 18 right now). 

The poetry in Vs. and Vitalogy along with No Code have all been so formative in my all encompassing trip. Help me gather these mementos of overcoming the struggles in my life. I love all of you strangers. Thank you for reading this. 
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  • fryej1993fryej1993 Kentucky Posts: 11
    edited February 2021
    ^^^^^^ Current collection. I know it’s small but help me grow it! 
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  • 2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,330
    I used to have a badass one from 98’ from the show in Kansas City. Gave it away after a long long time. Good luck OP! 
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  • elwayvedderelwayvedder South Jersey Posts: 9,135
    I still have flashback nightmares from the guys running around the parking lots with trash bags full of bootleg ty-dye No Code shirts at Randall's Island 1996 LOL
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  • ConorKavanaghConorKavanagh Ireland Posts: 1,148
    Can I ask why do you want the bootleg tees as opposed to the official ones from that era?
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  • tinz.tinz. Posts: 2,698
    ConorKavanagh said:
    Can I ask why do you want the bootleg tees as opposed to the official ones from that era?
    The bootleg tees are more valuable for some reason, they sell on eBay for big bucks! 
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  • tinz.tinz. Posts: 2,698
    edited February 2021
    Double post, oops
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    EV~Toronto Night 2 - 2008
    Toronto - 2009
    NYC Night 2 - 2010
    Toronto Night 2 - 2011
    Music Midtown, Atlanta - 2012
    London,ON - 2013
    Wrigley Field, Chicago - 2013
    Buffalo - 2013
    Charlottesville - 2013
    Charlotte - 2013
    Detroit - 2014
    Ottawa - 2016
    Toronto Night 1&2 - 2016
    Wrigley Field 1, Chicago - 2016
    EV~Dana Point CA - 2016
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  • fryej1993fryej1993 Kentucky Posts: 11
    OP here!

    Thank you for the well wishes. 

    Yeah, I guess they are valuable from a money standpoint on eBay and I’m just a medical student so all my money goes toward loans. The majority of my shirts I have traded for and just collected from friends of friends etc. but honestly I care more about having it as a memento to wear when I have rough days in Med school. Not sure what it is but a shirt from a particular tour can cheer me up that day. I wear them under my scrubs all the time. 

    Hope everyone’s Sunday is awesome. Mine is rainy and grey, perfect for listening to music and studying
  • fryej1993fryej1993 Kentucky Posts: 11
    elwayvedder said:
    I still have flashback nightmares from the guys running around the parking lots with trash bags full of bootleg ty-dye No Code shirts at Randall's Island 1996 LOL
    No way! I’m just a young’un so I wish I could go back!
  • cp3iversoncp3iverson Posts: 8,701
    Oh man i have a cool one somewhere.  It’s that 1997/1998 Yield promo shot where they’re all standing in a line from the side (Jack is in the band).

    bought it stuck in traffic in Camden NJ with the venue within view.    
  • on2legson2legs Posts: 15,265
    I have a yield one with Dave A on it 😂


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  • fryej1993fryej1993 Kentucky Posts: 11
    @on2legs that’s such a cool one! My rainbow dyed one also has him :) 

  • fryej1993fryej1993 Kentucky Posts: 11
    @cp3iverson I definitely would have done the same thing if I was stuck in traffic. Post a pic when you find it! 
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,491
    In LA 98 they sold shirts that said Pearl Fucking Jam on the front.  I thought they were crass but my younger brother didn’t and bought one.
  • cp3iversoncp3iverson Posts: 8,701
    tempo_n_groove said:
    In LA 98 they sold shirts that said Pearl Fucking Jam on the front.  I thought they were crass but my younger brother didn’t and bought one.
    Thats awesome lol. 
  • Guy DudebroGuy Dudebro Posts: 1,420
    I saw a kick ass old OG shirt today for $50. Unworn but has some light staining on the front. Never seen it before.




  • fryej1993fryej1993 Kentucky Posts: 11
    Guy Dudebro said:
    I saw a kick ass old OG shirt today for $50. Unworn but has some light staining on the front. Never seen it before.


    Cool one! Thank you for posting it! I need XL to fit into it unfortunately. 
  • Guy DudebroGuy Dudebro Posts: 1,420
    tempo_n_groove said:
    In LA 98 they sold shirts that said Pearl Fucking Jam on the front.  I thought they were crass but my younger brother didn’t and bought one.
    Oh fuck, there's two of you??
  • 2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,330
    on2legs said:
    I have a yield one with Dave A on it 😂


    Someone better tell SC about that. Will
    make his day! 
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  • PB11041PB11041 Earth Posts: 2,805
    elwayvedder said:
    I still have flashback nightmares from the guys running around the parking lots with trash bags full of bootleg ty-dye No Code shirts at Randall's Island 1996 LOL
    The flaming head of Eddie shirts. LOL!
    His eminence has yet to show. 
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  • fryej1993fryej1993 Kentucky Posts: 11
    OP here if anyone wishes to sell their shirts feel free to contact me! Here’s another one I have: 
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,491
    Guy Dudebro said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    In LA 98 they sold shirts that said Pearl Fucking Jam on the front.  I thought they were crass but my younger brother didn’t and bought one.
    Oh fuck, there's two of you??
    That's funny, lol!

    Bump!
  • mace1229mace1229 Posts: 9,481
    tempo_n_groove said:
    In LA 98 they sold shirts that said Pearl Fucking Jam on the front.  I thought they were crass but my younger brother didn’t and bought one.
    I remember those. My friend who I went there with bought it by mistake inside the car, didnt know it said that until we were back home. I think he threw it away or gave it to me because he knew he'd never be allowed to wear it.
  • fryej1993fryej1993 Kentucky Posts: 11

    Still here! Still looking for more shirts to collect!!! 
  • Guy DudebroGuy Dudebro Posts: 1,420
    PMed you.
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