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Pearl Jam key chains quality?

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Question for the group.

I have on my Key chain, a Yield/KROQ PJ one that has been great for years.  Worn the paint off but still a great key chain.  

Question is for the newer ones that have come out, do they fall apart easily?  Are they junk?  The Skullys look like they would be better off for a Christmas tree ornament than a Key chain.

I have heard not so great things about the Florida Hotel key chains.  Maybe we can get better quality out of these.  Just curious.
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  • on2legson2legs Posts: 15,342
    I’ve been using the OG Safe Travels keychain nonstop since I bought it at the Spectrum in 2009.  It’s held up great.  I have some backups waiting in the wings but haven’t needed them yet. 
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  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,492
    on2legs said:
    I’ve been using the OG Safe Travels keychain nonstop since I bought it at the Spectrum in 2009.  It’s held up great.  I have some backups waiting in the wings but haven’t needed them yet. 
    That is the other one I heard was really good too.  Thx Tom.
  • ry75guyry75guy Posts: 218
    As a guy that likes a good beer (or any beer really), I’ve been hoping that they’d come out with a PJ bottle opener keychain similar to the EV Corona one. I’ve used a White Sox one for about a decade and it still looks / works great.
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  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,492
    ry75guy said:
    As a guy that likes a good beer (or any beer really), I’ve been hoping that they’d come out with a PJ bottle opener keychain similar to the EV Corona one. I’ve used a White Sox one for about a decade and it still looks / works great.
    As long as it's sturdy and doesn't break I like that idea!
  • 23scidoo23scidoo Thessaloniki,Greece Posts: 19,398
    The best @tempo_n_groove!!

    Athens 2006. Dusseldorf 2007. Berlin 2009. Venice 2010. Amsterdam 1 2012. Amsterdam 1+2 2014. Buenos Aires 2015.
    Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
    EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.

    I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,492
    23scidoo said:
    The best @tempo_n_groove!!

    Does it get use?  My 98 has been w me a looooong time!
  • Merkin BallerMerkin Baller Posts: 11,707
    on2legs said:
    I’ve been using the OG Safe Travels keychain nonstop since I bought it at the Spectrum in 2009.  It’s held up great.  I have some backups waiting in the wings but haven’t needed them yet. 
    I still have the one I got in Montreal, 2011. Granted, it’s not on keys I use everyday, but it’s still held up well. 
  • 23scidoo23scidoo Thessaloniki,Greece Posts: 19,398
    tempo_n_groove said:
    23scidoo said:
    The best @tempo_n_groove!!

    Does it get use?  My 98 has been w me a looooong time!
    Everyday!..
    Athens 2006. Dusseldorf 2007. Berlin 2009. Venice 2010. Amsterdam 1 2012. Amsterdam 1+2 2014. Buenos Aires 2015.
    Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
    EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.

    I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
  • 2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,340
    2016 NA tour keychain. Needs some boot balm! 


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  • 2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,340
    Someone got me that key ring! Can’t remember who though but THANK YOU!!! Didn’t go to any 16’ shows. 
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  • CarryTheZeroCarryTheZero Posts: 3,040
    My metal oval shaped lightning bolt is going strong since 2013 Brooklyn. Love it. As is my metal PJ20 square.

    My 2018 Boston broke after four months and my 2016 Florida Motel key had the lettering rub off after six weeks.

    So, it’s hit or miss for me.
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,492
    CarryTheZero said:
    My metal oval shaped lightning bolt is going strong since 2013 Brooklyn. Love it. As is my metal PJ20 square.

    My 2018 Boston broke after four months and my 2016 Florida Motel key had the lettering rub off after six weeks.

    So, it’s hit or miss for me.
    It seems the older stuff lasts longer than the newer stuff.
  • RS65573RS65573 Posts: 2,490
    My 2016 Boston Broke, My 2018 Boston is breaking...I actually have it double looped so if it the chain breaks I dont lose the charm.
  • mace1229mace1229 Posts: 9,494
    edited April 2021
    I got the lightning bolt eye a few years ago in a mystery box and the skull batter from Wrigley 18. Both fell apart after little use.
  • lastexitlondonlastexitlondon Posts: 14,222
    I disagree on the safe travels.  I've had 2 break and fall off the keys. . 
     I have a lightning bolt metal one that's  worn and invincible.  I agree with E.V corona opener. That's invincible  also
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  • Travels WithTravels With Posts: 606
    edited April 2021
    23scidoo said:
    The best @tempo_n_groove!!

    I had this same one.  Bought it at the Rome 2018 show.  It separated from the chain on me about a month ago (the little loop on the top snapped off.).  Super disappointed.  Same thing happened to my 2018 Seattle skully.  
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  • lastexitlondonlastexitlondon Posts: 14,222
    Travels With said:
    23scidoo said:
    The best @tempo_n_groove!!

    I had this same one.  Bought it at the Rome 2018 show.  It separated from the chain on me about a month ago (the little loop on the top snapped off.).  Super disappointed.  Same thing happened to my 2018 Seattle skully.  
    Same its the most important part yet the weakest.  
    brixton 93
    astoria 06
    albany 06
    hartford 06
    reading 06
    barcelona 06
    paris 06
    wembley 07
    dusseldorf 07
    nijmegen 07

    this song is meant to be called i got shit,itshould be called i got shit tickets-hartford 06 -
  • mace1229mace1229 Posts: 9,494
    lastexitlondon said:
    I disagree on the safe travels.  I've had 2 break and fall off the keys. . 
     I have a lightning bolt metal one that's  worn and invincible.  I agree with E.V corona opener. That's invincible  also
    Looks like I’m the only one that got a fault LB eye. A few said it’s strong, mine lasted a couple months.
  • 23scidoo23scidoo Thessaloniki,Greece Posts: 19,398
    Also i have this couple of years..in perfect condition!!

    Athens 2006. Dusseldorf 2007. Berlin 2009. Venice 2010. Amsterdam 1 2012. Amsterdam 1+2 2014. Buenos Aires 2015.
    Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
    EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.

    I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
  • mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,484
    I’ve had the PJ20 keychain on my key ring since Alpine and it still looks great. 
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  • vinyl boyvinyl boy Posts: 199
    My PJ20 broke but luckily I found it.  Now it sits in my Sevens box set 
  • rw160510rw160510 Posts: 991
    I have the wrigley one and it's held up really well on the whole. Darth Maul is a number of years older again:)
  • dcp3ydcp3y Louisville KY Posts: 830
    I love my quick escape material one. One of the more recent ones available.
  • Travels WithTravels With Posts: 606
    “Fixed” the issue with my safe travels key chain. Used my drill press to make a new key ring hole. That’s probably not breaking!

    “I suppose our capacity for self-delusion is boundless.” ― John Steinbeck, Travels with Charley: In Search of America
  • pdalowskypdalowsky Doncaster,UK Posts: 15,086
    mine all collect dust on a table top....I had no idea these were sold to be used  :open_mouth:=)
  • demetriosdemetrios Posts: 93,508
    pdalowsky said:
    mine all collect dust on a table top....I had no idea these were sold to be used  :open_mouth:=)

    Dust? They aren't still sealed in the original clear plastic they come in?


  • pdalowskypdalowsky Doncaster,UK Posts: 15,086
    demetrios said:
    pdalowsky said:
    mine all collect dust on a table top....I had no idea these were sold to be used  :open_mouth:=)

    Dust? They aren't still sealed in the original clear plastic they come in?


    Haha, good point, of course they are. But that plastic needs dusting 
  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 28,659
    What is this ev corona beer opener that you speak of??!!!!!??
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • lastexitlondonlastexitlondon Posts: 14,222
    mcgruff10 said:
    What is this ev corona beer opener that you speak of??!!!!!??
    Mine is well  used and great
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    astoria 06
    albany 06
    hartford 06
    reading 06
    barcelona 06
    paris 06
    wembley 07
    dusseldorf 07
    nijmegen 07

    this song is meant to be called i got shit,itshould be called i got shit tickets-hartford 06 -
  • pdalowskypdalowsky Doncaster,UK Posts: 15,086
    mcgruff10 said:
    What is this ev corona beer opener that you speak of??!!!!!??
    Im pretty sure i have an extra 
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