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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  • on2legs
    on2legs Posts: 15,947
    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_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,336
    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.
  • ry75guy
    ry75guy Posts: 227
    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_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,336
    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!
  • 23scidoo
    23scidoo Thessaloniki,Greece Posts: 19,935
    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_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,336
    23scidoo said:
    The best @tempo_n_groove!!

    Does it get use?  My 98 has been w me a looooong time!
  • Merkin Baller
    Merkin Baller Posts: 12,753
    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. 
  • 23scidoo
    23scidoo Thessaloniki,Greece Posts: 19,935
    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-reluctance
    2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,459
    2016 NA tour keychain. Needs some boot balm! 


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  • 2-feign-reluctance
    2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,459
    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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  • CarryTheZero
    CarryTheZero Posts: 3,463
    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_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,336
    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.
  • RS65573
    RS65573 Posts: 2,499
    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.
  • mace1229
    mace1229 Posts: 9,824
    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.
  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 14,875
    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 With
    Travels With Posts: 610
    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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  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 14,875
    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.  


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  • mace1229
    mace1229 Posts: 9,824
    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.
  • 23scidoo
    23scidoo Thessaloniki,Greece Posts: 19,935
    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..
  • mfc2006
    mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,489
    I’ve had the PJ20 keychain on my key ring since Alpine and it still looks great. 
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