Ames Bros' December Archive Sale on Monday 12/9

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  • thirdbeachthirdbeach Posts: 164
    Good news - my wallet is marked safe from spending $$ in todays archive sale.
  • DE4173DE4173 Posts: 808
    zpalffy said:
    $3000 Oakland 97, $2600 Switzerland 96.  Wow.
    Back in the day of 300 & 200 print runs 🫡
    1993: 11/22 Little Rock
    1996; 9/28 New York
    1997: 11/14 Oakland, 11/15 Oakland
    1998: 7/5 Dallas, 7/7 Albuquerque, 7/8 Phoenix, 7/10 San Diego, 7/11 Las Vegas
    2000: 10/17 Dallas
    2003: 4/3 OKC
    2012: 11/17 Tulsa(EV), 11/18 Tulsa(EV)
    2013: 11/16 OKC
    2014: 10/8 Tulsa
    2022: 9/20 OKC
    2023: 9/13 Ft Worth, 9/15 Ft Worth
  • marumarukomarumaruko Posts: 261
    Quite a mid selection this time, imo. 
    ------------------------------

    2005 - Calgary, Winnipeg, Thunder Bay, Kitchener, Montréal, Ottawa
    2006 - Verona, Torino, Pistoia
    2007 - Munich
    2013 - Calgary
    2014 - Vienna
    2016 - Quebec, Ottawa, Toronto N1, Toronto N2, Pemberton
    2018 - Padova
    2022 - Frankfurt, Krakow, Quebec, Ottawa, Hamilton, Toronto  

  • demetriosdemetrios Posts: 93,184
    CDN currency ..


  • demetriosdemetrios Posts: 93,184
    Good news - my wallet is marked safe from spending $$ in todays archive sale.

    Mine is marked safe too today. There are 2 Mexico City variants I don't own to complete the set. But gonna pass right now. 
  • zpalffyzpalffy Posts: 21
    I have both of the 96's they posted today... got them for under $50 total... (20+ years ago)
  • paylingpayling Seattle Posts: 357
    DE4173 said:
    zpalffy said:
    $3000 Oakland 97, $2600 Switzerland 96.  Wow.
    Back in the day of 300 & 200 print runs 🫡
    I was at one of  the '97 Oakland shows and didn't care about posters/merch at the time.  Been kicking myself since.
    PA
  • SW19247SW19247 Posts: 7

    Whoa! $3K? That's crazy. I went to the 2nd show and paid $10. I think I paid $5 for the "sponsored by no one" poster at the Spartan Stadium show in 95.
  • 3K is downright laughable. 
    Tell the captain
    'This boats not safe
    And we're drowning.'
  • demetriosdemetrios Posts: 93,184

  • crashing88crashing88 Posts: 252
    edited November 26
    Here's what went up today (11/25):

    1996 - Pearl Jam - Berlin Regular Edition - $2,500
    1996 - Pearl Jam - Zurich Show Edition - $2,600
    1997 - Pearl Jam - Oakland Show Edition - $3,000
    2004 - Ted Leo Seattle Regular Edition - $25
    2008 - The Decemberists Seattle Regular Edition - $25
    2009 - Pearl Jam - Melbourne Regular Edition - $175
    2011 - Pearl Jam - Lima Peru Regular Edition - $125
    2011 - Pearl Jam - Lima Peru Variant - $200
    2011 - Pearl Jam - São Paulo Regular Edition - $300
    2011 - Pearl Jam - São Paulo Variant - $450
    2013 - Pearl Jam - New Orleans Regular Edition - $225
    2013 - Pearl Jam - New Orleans Variant - $350
    2015 - Pearl Jam - Mexico City Ed Ved Variant - $900
    2015 - Pearl Jam - Mexico City El Demonio Variant - $600
    2015 - Pearl Jam - Mexico City El Jefe Variant - $600
    2015 - Pearl Jam - Mexico City El Rayo Variant - $600
    2015 - Pearl Jam - Mexico City Profeso Variant - $600
    2015 - Pearl Jam - Mexico City Regular Edition - $325
    2016 - Temple of the Dog Los Angeles Regular Edition - $250
    2016 - Temple of the Dog Los Angeles Variant - $325
    2016 - Temple of the Dog San Francisco Regular Edition - $350
    2016 - Temple of the Dog San Francisco Variant - $350
    2016 - Temple of the Dog Seattle Regular Edition - $150
    2016 - Temple of the Dog Seattle Variant - $350
    2018 - Metallica Las Vegas Blood on Red - Metallic Silver Variant - $175
    2018 - Metallica Las Vegas Regular Edition - $175
    2018 - Metallica Las Vegas Wrath of Montecore Silver Chrome Variant - $300
  • rhcpjam1029rhcpjam1029 Posts: 1,981
    demetrios said:
    CDN currency ..


    What's driving this price...?  Expressobeans shows that the last one sold went for $2200 USD in 2023 and before that, it sold for $200.  How did this poster increase by +10x?  Is it just because it's S/N?  
    Beavis: All my friends are brown and red? What does that mean?
    Butthead: It means that his friends are like turds and that they like suck.
    Beavis: Heh heh. Oh yeah. Yeah! Get those spoons out of my face before I shove them up your butt!
    Butthead: Huh huh.
  • zpalffyzpalffy Posts: 21
    demetrios said:
    CDN currency ..


    What's driving this price...?  Expressobeans shows that the last one sold went for $2200 USD in 2023 and before that, it sold for $200.  How did this poster increase by +10x?  Is it just because it's S/N?  
    That is in canadian dollars.  Its $2500 US
  • demetriosdemetrios Posts: 93,184
    Thanks @crashing88
  • pjbugs007pjbugs007 Posts: 1,286
    25% Ames Posters currently few PJ posters up! Not crazy but 25% off is solid!
  • demetriosdemetrios Posts: 93,184
    pjbugs007 said:
    25% Ames Posters currently few PJ posters up! Not crazy but 25% off is solid!
    Great!
  • crashing88crashing88 Posts: 252
    demetrios said:
    Thanks @crashing88
    You got it 🙏🤘
  • Jimmydean55Jimmydean55 Posts: 1,401
    Still waiting for my PJ20 poster. It’s been MIA since 11-12. Filed a missing mail request on 11-20 and still nothing. Called my local postmaster and she said it’s probably lost and to file a claim. I reached out to Ames and we’ll see what they say. I’m so bummed. 
  • motleygunnermotleygunner Arizona Posts: 233
    Still waiting for my PJ20 poster. It’s been MIA since 11-12. Filed a missing mail request on 11-20 and still nothing. Called my local postmaster and she said it’s probably lost and to file a claim. I reached out to Ames and we’ll see what they say. I’m so bummed. 
    I had a similar experience recently, even my local postmaster saying it was lost.

    Ames was very responsive and incredibly friendly but in the end their message was to be patient and wait and that was about all they did.

    My poster eventually showed up after 6 weeks.


  • Jimmydean55Jimmydean55 Posts: 1,401
    Still waiting for my PJ20 poster. It’s been MIA since 11-12. Filed a missing mail request on 11-20 and still nothing. Called my local postmaster and she said it’s probably lost and to file a claim. I reached out to Ames and we’ll see what they say. I’m so bummed. 
    I had a similar experience recently, even my local postmaster saying it was lost.

    Ames was very responsive and incredibly friendly but in the end their message was to be patient and wait and that was about all they did.

    My poster eventually showed up after 6 weeks.


    Thanks for the reply. I’ll keep my hopes up, but man, I’ve been after this for years, so if it’s lost, that’s going to hurt. 
  • demetriosdemetrios Posts: 93,184



    FAQs

    When is this happening?
    The sale begins Monday, December 9th around 10AMish PST, and wraps up end-of-day on December 10th. 

    Are these reprints?
    No. We have carefully maintained a stored archive of each and every poster we've ever created. 

    Are you offering all of the posters in your archive?
    No. Only posters from shows that occurred in December will be for sale. And not every poster we’ve ever designed will be available. 

    How many are available of each poster for sale?
    At least one.

    Will they be at original pricing?
    No. Pricing will be at or near market value. 

    Should I get in touch to complain or haggle on the price?
    No. Go outside and enjoy your day. So will we. 

    Are these legit?
    Heck yes! The posters are all from the original run/edition. After looking around at what's available in the market, we see a lot of fake signatures. This is a chance to buy directly from the actual artists and guarantee authenticity. 

    What kind of condition are the posters in?
    Everything available is in mint or near mint condition (unless otherwise noted). Keep in mind that even though the posters have been carefully stored away and treated with the utmost care, they are all hand crafted items. Because of this, they are often a little bit unique in and of themselves and a little different from each other. We find that to be a beautiful thing. We've worked with dozens of different printers over the years, and each has their own style, ink and paper stock. That said, we won't put anything up for sale with dog-ears, creases, marks etc... and if we do, we will make a note of it. Otherwise assume it's in M/NM condition. 

    How long will the sale last?
    The sale will last for 2 days or until the posters are all sold out. All of the posters will be made available on the 1st day of the sale around 10am.

    Will all the posters be put up for sale at the same time?
    Yes.

    Does this archive sale include t-shirts?
    No. Right now this is poster specific, but we will be releasing more older tee designs over the next few months. 

    How will the posters ship?
    All will ship fully insured in a sturdy tube via whatever premium shipping service you chose. 

    How long until my poster ships?
    Please allow 2-3 weeks before orders are processed and begin to ship. You will receive a shipping notice when your poster is packaged and ready to ship. 

    Will you offer returns?
    No, we will not. All sales are final. All shipments will be fully insured against any damage that could occur during shipping, 

    Can I cancel an order I placed by accident or that I changed my mind on?
    No. Because this is a short sales window of 2 days, if you buy it, it's yours. To ask us to cancel after isn't fair to us or other people who are interested in the poster. Please make up your mind before you buy. 

    Will you ship outside of the US and Canada? 
    No, we will only be shipping archive prints to the US and Canada at this time. 

    Can I combine multiple orders?
    No. In an effort to expedite orders and stay organized, individual orders will be shipped as such. 

    See ya Monday! 

     


  • Jimmydean55Jimmydean55 Posts: 1,401
    Still waiting for my PJ20 poster. It’s been MIA since 11-12. Filed a missing mail request on 11-20 and still nothing. Called my local postmaster and she said it’s probably lost and to file a claim. I reached out to Ames and we’ll see what they say. I’m so bummed. 
    I had a similar experience recently, even my local postmaster saying it was lost.

    Ames was very responsive and incredibly friendly but in the end their message was to be patient and wait and that was about all they did.

    My poster eventually showed up after 6 weeks.


    Thanks for the reply. I’ll keep my hopes up, but man, I’ve been after this for years, so if it’s lost, that’s going to hurt. 
    It finally arrived!!!
  • pjbugs007pjbugs007 Posts: 1,286
    So what are the December PJ Ames Bro posters? Don’t they know we have Pj tickets to buy?!? 😂 
  • zpalffyzpalffy Posts: 21
    pjbugs007 said:
    So what are the December PJ Ames Bro posters? Don’t they know we have Pj tickets to buy?!? 😂 
    Not much...  2006 Hawaii and 2002 Seattle (red and blue versions)
  • pjbugs007pjbugs007 Posts: 1,286
    zpalffy said:
    pjbugs007 said:
    So what are the December PJ Ames Bro posters? Don’t they know we have Pj tickets to buy?!? 😂 
    Not much...  2006 Hawaii and 2002 Seattle (red and blue versions)
    So you are saying my CC is safe from this round of posters… thanks!
  • SW19247 said:

    Whoa! $3K? That's crazy. I went to the 2nd show and paid $10. I think I paid $5 for the "sponsored by no one" poster at the Spartan Stadium show in 95.
    Crazy!  I also went to night two. Have that one hanging in my office. No one tell my wife it’s selling for that. Please. 
    “I suppose our capacity for self-delusion is boundless.” ― John Steinbeck, Travels with Charley: In Search of America
  • demetriosdemetrios Posts: 93,184
    zpalffy said:
    pjbugs007 said:
    So what are the December PJ Ames Bro posters? Don’t they know we have Pj tickets to buy?!? 😂 
    Not much...  2006 Hawaii and 2002 Seattle (red and blue versions)

    Also the Calgary 2013 variants,
  • sheckyshecky San Francisco Posts: 2,049
    edited December 9
    SW19247 said:

    Whoa! $3K? That's crazy. I went to the 2nd show and paid $10. I think I paid $5 for the "sponsored by no one" poster at the Spartan Stadium show in 95.
    Yep, the leftover '95 tour posters were just $5. at the Spartan Stadium show! (It was the makeup date for when Ed got sick at the Golden Gate Park show that summer). What a great concert - very bluesy - and they played even after it started getting dark (I guess no one had the key to switch on the field lights!). I remember the posters were rolled and rubberbanned and sitting vertically in big boxes. I bought a box with 10-15 posters in it and traded them all off over the years. One of my favorite concert posters ever, and I still have one! Good times...
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  • thirdbeachthirdbeach Posts: 164
    well, saving $$ again.  5 of the 15 posters are from the same show.  
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