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2023 Tour-Merch Question

jburden007jburden007 Posts: 14
edited August 2023 in The Porch
Hello, 

Does anyone know if a merch line will open early before the show?  Do Ten Club members have early access?  I am going to the two shows in Minnesota.  

Or people are referring to "pop-up stores"?  Can someone explain?  I have been trying to see Pearl Jam since 1990... and it's finally happening.  Just need some direction on the merch situation. Would like to grab a poster if possible.   
  Thank you!  
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  • jburden007jburden007 Posts: 14
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  • elvistheking44elvistheking44 Posts: 4,363
    Merch truck  usually outside the venue day before and days in between. Prepare to stand in a long line.
  • jburden007jburden007 Posts: 14
    @elvistheking44 Thank you!  It will be worth the wait for me :) 
  • Evel KEvel K Posts: 526
    Get up by 6 A.M. on the day in between the two shows. You'll still be in line for five hours but you're at the front when it opens.
    Things were different then
  • jburden007jburden007 Posts: 14
    @Evel K  Thank you :) 
  • PJNBPJNB Posts: 13,426
    Why do people think there will be merch sold on the day between shows? Did I miss some something posted?
  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,479
    IMHO, the best move is to enter the venue right at door time and scoot right over to a merch table....beats waiting in line for hours outside.
  • jburden007jburden007 Posts: 14
    @JOEJOEJOE But don't you run the risk of not grabbing a poster at that point? 
  • 100 Pacer100 Pacer Posts: 8,901
    PJNB said:
    Why do people think there will be merch sold on the day between shows? Did I miss some something posted?
    Seems like a good time for everyone to rest and relax and enjoy the sights and sounds.
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  • LoujoeLoujoe Posts: 8,979
    When I did merch. I'd line up early. Be number 1ish in. I'm a morning person and got a little overly obsessive about it. Have fun and if you miss out there is always a way. Especially now it seems posters are abundant. Watch for 10C sales or AP after. 

    Like Joe says too. Get into venue early if you miss outside.
  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,479
    jburden007 said:
    @JOEJOEJOE But don't you run the risk of not grabbing a poster at that point? 
    they usually hold back posters for sale inside the venue
  • elvistheking44elvistheking44 Posts: 4,363
    PJNB said:
    Why do people think there will be merch sold on the day between shows? Did I miss some something posted?
    Been that way for years now
  • AnnieHewAnnieHew Posts: 45
    Sooo, no early merch on days of the show? I was hoping to come early, get merch, and then go to the Wishlist event before the show, instead of standing in line after I get there for the show. 
  • PJNBPJNB Posts: 13,426
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    elvistheking44 said:
    PJNB said:
    Why do people think there will be merch sold on the day between shows? Did I miss some something posted?
    Been that way for years now
    Arena shows?  The norm was always the day of the show as far as I remember. 

    Ballpark shows had it with the day off but those felt more like events than these shows do. Time will tell and would be a better chance for those wanting merch to get it I guess. 
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  • JimmyVJimmyV Posts: 19,123
    I expect we are going to see unprecedented merch sales for these arena shows. I think merch is one of the reasons they scheduled the off days. 
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  • 2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,237
    Last year was the first time I didn’t buy any merch at a PJ show. Such a relaxed experience! 
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  • elvistheking44elvistheking44 Posts: 4,363
    PJNB said:
    elvistheking44 said:
    PJNB said:
    Why do people think there will be merch sold on the day between shows? Did I miss some something posted?
    Been that way for years now
    Arena shows?  The norm was always the day of the show as far as I remember. 

    Ballpark shows had it with the day off but those felt more like events than these shows do. Time will tell and would be a better chance for those wanting merch to get it I guess. 
    Arena shows with days off in the middle….you can bet your sweet ass PJ ain’t missing that golden opportunity to sell merch.
  • elvistheking44elvistheking44 Posts: 4,363
    AnnieHew said:
    Sooo, no early merch on days of the show? I was hoping to come early, get merch, and then go to the Wishlist event before the show, instead of standing in line after I get there for the show. 
    Plenty of early merch to be had.
  • elvistheking44elvistheking44 Posts: 4,363
    JimmyV said:
    I expect we are going to see unprecedented merch sales for these arena shows. I think merch is one of the reasons they scheduled the off days. 
    Bingo
  • KwienekeKwieneke Indiana Posts: 1,541
    I wonder if they will do it 2016 style and have poster sets for everywhere except Indy since it only has the one night 
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  • JimmyVJimmyV Posts: 19,123
    2-feign-reluctance said:
    Last year was the first time I didn’t buy any merch at a PJ show. Such a relaxed experience! 
    Yeah we gave up after waiting in lines at Fenway in 2016. Nothing there do I really need and, like you say, so much more relaxed of an experience. 
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  • Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Posts: 19,429
    jburden007 said:
    Hello, 

    Does anyone know if a merch line will open early before the show?  Do Ten Club members have early access?  I am going to the two shows in Minnesota.  

    Or people are referring to "pop-up stores"?  Can someone explain?  I have been trying to see Pearl Jam since 1990... and it's finally happening.  Just need some direction on the merch situation. Would like to grab a poster if possible.   
      Thank you!  
    We probably won't know until Aug 31. No special privilege for 10C
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  • demetriosdemetrios Posts: 91,178
    Gern Blansten said:
    jburden007 said:
    Hello, 

    Does anyone know if a merch line will open early before the show?  Do Ten Club members have early access?  I am going to the two shows in Minnesota.  

    Or people are referring to "pop-up stores"?  Can someone explain?  I have been trying to see Pearl Jam since 1990... and it's finally happening.  Just need some direction on the merch situation. Would like to grab a poster if possible.   
      Thank you!  
    We probably won't know until Aug 31. No special privilege for 10C

    Wish they brought back the '09 10club privilege where we could secure a poster online for those attending.
  • GT1015GT1015 Posts: 184
    1 week left before shows start and no sneak peak merch stuff??!!  Blurry posters?  stickers?  1 sock???  give me something for those not going!!!
  • coco buttercoco butter Posts: 1,459
    2-feign-reluctance said:
    Last year was the first time I didn’t buy any merch at a PJ show. Such a relaxed experience! 
    Me too! Went to St. Louis and hung out in the city instead of a merch line for the first time in years. It was sooooo much fun! Plan to do the same in Minneapolis and Chicago. 
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  • deb1211deb1211 Posts: 1,467
    coco butter said:
    2-feign-reluctance said:
    Last year was the first time I didn’t buy any merch at a PJ show. Such a relaxed experience! 
    Me too! Went to St. Louis and hung out in the city instead of a merch line for the first time in years. It was sooooo much fun! Plan to do the same in Minneapolis and Chicago. 
    I had a great time in St Louis and then got my merch inside
  • StardogChamp79StardogChamp79 Posts: 1,007
    This will be the first time navigating the merch line in crutches 🩼! This will be interesting!
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  • iOnlyownMymindiOnlyownMymind Posts: 2,726
    I'm jonesying for some Tsurt sneak peaks. Shouldn't we see something soon?
  • lastchild11lastchild11 Posts: 1,301
    Metallica took full advantage of the two day shows with day in between. Pop up shop with city specific poster, vinyl, and shirt. Then day of show city specific poster and shirt for each night. Metallica related events throughout the city on the off day.
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  • KwienekeKwieneke Indiana Posts: 1,541
    deb1211 said:
    coco butter said:
    2-feign-reluctance said:
    Last year was the first time I didn’t buy any merch at a PJ show. Such a relaxed experience! 
    Me too! Went to St. Louis and hung out in the city instead of a merch line for the first time in years. It was sooooo much fun! Plan to do the same in Minneapolis and Chicago. 
    I had a great time in St Louis and then got my merch inside
    I did the same in St. Louis. Sat at a bar near the cardinals game, hopped around to another bar closer to the venue and walked in when doors opened and got everything I wanted 
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