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  • slightofjeff
    slightofjeff Posts: 7,762
    I went down to the market today to buy groceries. I was pissed to find out they were offering a WIDER SELECTION OF ITEMS than they were last week! Can you believe it, those bastards?

    I liked it better when all they sold were Fuji apples, rutabagas and expired Twinkies. I'm starting to think they are just trying to make a profit off of me, by offering goods like milk.
    everybody wants the most they can possibly get
    for the least they could possibly do
  • ckravitz
    ckravitz NJ Posts: 1,668
    When they start going through the motions on stage and playing the same 22 songs each night, that's when I'll worry about their motivations or "capitalist interests". Until then, they could fill a Walmart full of crap and I wouldn't care.

    And not for nothing, this whole notion that materialism MUST be rejected at all costs in order for a band to be allowed in to the cool kids club is a dead notion. It died when people began stealing directly from the artists pockets.

    If the music is still speaking then nothing else matters really.
  • Backspacer_Backer
    Backspacer_Backer Posts: 1,023
    I have noticed more merchandise, which as I clearly recall, people were begging to have for YEARS prior.

    The band is doing the right things for their fans, and for themselves, by offering more options, even if they're making money as a result. Guess what? This is called a win-win situation. Profit is not a dirty word, even as it relates to art.
  • backseatLover12
    backseatLover12 Posts: 2,312
    Backspacer_Backer wrote:
    I have noticed more merchandise, which as I clearly recall, people were begging to have for YEARS prior.

    The band is doing the right things for their fans, and for themselves, by offering more options, even if they're making money as a result. Guess what? This is called a win-win situation. Profit is not a dirty word, even as it relates to art.

    Everyone is welcome to view life as they like, that's the beauty. I see it as a way of dicking fans for their money because they're stupid enough to buy everyday items with a band logo on them. It really is ridiculous once you see things from a different perspective, excusing the club for their greedy actions, or not.
  • Backspacer_Backer
    Backspacer_Backer Posts: 1,023
    backseatLover12 wrote:
    Backspacer_Backer wrote:
    I have noticed more merchandise, which as I clearly recall, people were begging to have for YEARS prior.

    The band is doing the right things for their fans, and for themselves, by offering more options, even if they're making money as a result. Guess what? This is called a win-win situation. Profit is not a dirty word, even as it relates to art.

    Everyone is welcome to view life as they like, that's the beauty. I see it as a way of dicking fans for their money because they're stupid enough to buy everyday items with a band logo on them. It really is ridiculous once you see things from a different perspective, excusing the club for their greedy actions, or not.

    I'm college educated, and I have always been regarded as a pretty intelligent guy in general. I also am fortunate enough to make a good living. I'm not stupid because I buy a t-shirt that I'll wear frequently for the next 10-15 years. I still have a t-shirt from the no code days, and one from the Yield tour. And they are prized possessions. Judging the intelligence of people who you have never met based on how they spend their money is pretty narrow minded.
  • YieldToNothing
    YieldToNothing Posts: 3,667
    i find it funny that some people think the band is actually pushing for this shit. its the tenclub.
    if you wanna make a bunch of 50 and pushing 50 year olds out to be evil capitalist white devils for saying "yea sure fine" to the 10club when they create new merch, then that's on you, bub.
    i have a paper here that entitles me to fast track status
  • backseatLover12
    backseatLover12 Posts: 2,312
    Backspacer_Backer wrote:
    backseatLover12 wrote:
    Backspacer_Backer wrote:
    I have noticed more merchandise, which as I clearly recall, people were begging to have for YEARS prior.

    The band is doing the right things for their fans, and for themselves, by offering more options, even if they're making money as a result. Guess what? This is called a win-win situation. Profit is not a dirty word, even as it relates to art.

    Everyone is welcome to view life as they like, that's the beauty. I see it as a way of dicking fans for their money because they're stupid enough to buy everyday items with a band logo on them. It really is ridiculous once you see things from a different perspective, excusing the club for their greedy actions, or not.

    I'm college educated, and I have always been regarded as a pretty intelligent guy in general. I also am fortunate enough to make a good living. I'm not stupid because I buy a t-shirt that I'll wear frequently for the next 10-15 years. I still have a t-shirt from the no code days, and one from the Yield tour. And they are prized possessions. Judging the intelligence of people who you have never met based on how they spend their money is pretty narrow minded.

    You vote with your dollar every day. If there is a feature that shows how much money you've thrown away on merch, what dollar amount would be personally feasible and what dollar amount would make a person shocked as hell that they've spent a fortune? A LOT of money is spent on the merch, and a LOT is made. I'm sure that a lot of people would be shocked to shit the amount of money they've thrown away on junk merchandise.
    i find it funny that some people think the band is actually pushing for this shit. its the tenclub.
    if you wanna make a bunch of 50 and pushing 50 year olds out to be evil capitalist white devils for saying "yea sure fine" to the 10club when they create new merch, then that's on you, bub.

    The band is sitting pretty, only having to tour very little each year with the profits from merch being so lucrative.
  • YieldToNothing
    YieldToNothing Posts: 3,667
    backseatlover, you're a little naive imo.
    i have a paper here that entitles me to fast track status
  • backseatLover12
    backseatLover12 Posts: 2,312
    YieldToNothing wrote:
    backseatlover, you're a little naive imo.

    I think that you are, respectfully.
  • YieldToNothing
    YieldToNothing Posts: 3,667
    backseatLover12 wrote:
    YieldToNothing wrote:
    backseatlover, you're a little naive imo.

    I think that you are, respectfully.

    you really think the guys in pearl jam have time for this shit?
    like they're sitting in big tony montana offices thinking about all the merch they can make and all the money they can make off it.
    they're busy with their families and when someone from their org asks for the ok, they'll get it.
    i have a paper here that entitles me to fast track status
  • SVRDhand13
    SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,998
    SVRDhand13 wrote:
    Zod wrote:
    Meh. It doesn't really bother me. If they keep throwing shit at the wall, eventually they release something I want. So the more shit they throw at the wall the better :)

    Good point.

    I have very few PJ t-shirts but now I want the MYM one. I hope they release it in the store. I've been to shows 7 of the last 8 years so I can't complain.

    Because of this post, I just made a trade for this shirt :shock:. Thanks OP! :lol: And thanks to the member who contacted me after reading that post. Nice surprise on a Sunday night.
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  • Backspacer_Backer
    Backspacer_Backer Posts: 1,023
    I have no problem with the band making a nice profit on my purchases. That doesn't make me stupid or a sucker. They have earned every penny I've ever given IMO. I don't buy as much merch as some. Just a t-shirt at the shows I've attended, and the records/bootlegs. No posters or anything. But, if I did, it is my money that I earned and am free to do with as I please. Some people spend their money on booze and drugs and hookers. Some buy band merchandise. I do all of the above.
  • backseatLover12
    backseatLover12 Posts: 2,312
    YieldToNothing wrote:
    backseatLover12 wrote:
    YieldToNothing wrote:
    backseatlover, you're a little naive imo.

    I think that you are, respectfully.

    you really think the guys in pearl jam have time for this shit?
    like they're sitting in big tony montana offices thinking about all the merch they can make and all the money they can make off it.
    they're busy with their families and when someone from their org asks for the ok, they'll get it.

    Did you read anything I've been writing? It's TOO LUCRATIVE FOR THE BAND TO PASS UP. They profit as much as 10c does.
  • backseatLover12
    backseatLover12 Posts: 2,312
    Backspacer_Backer wrote:
    I have no problem with the band making a nice profit on my purchases. That doesn't make me stupid or a sucker. They have earned every penny I've ever given IMO. I don't buy as much merch as some. Just a t-shirt at the shows I've attended, and the records/bootlegs. No posters or anything. But, if I did, it is my money that I earned and am free to do with as I please. Some people spend their money on booze and drugs and hookers. Some buy band merchandise. I do all of the above.

    And the minute a hard core fan strays from 10c (and there are always people leaving), they are stuck with the worthless junk! :lol:
  • Backspacer_Backer
    Backspacer_Backer Posts: 1,023
    Most (nearly all) people who bitch and moan about somebody else financially capitalizing on their own talent and success would do exactly the same, if not more, if they had the same opportunity. FACT.
  • Backspacer_Backer
    Backspacer_Backer Posts: 1,023
    backseatLover12 wrote:
    Backspacer_Backer wrote:
    I have no problem with the band making a nice profit on my purchases. That doesn't make me stupid or a sucker. They have earned every penny I've ever given IMO. I don't buy as much merch as some. Just a t-shirt at the shows I've attended, and the records/bootlegs. No posters or anything. But, if I did, it is my money that I earned and am free to do with as I please. Some people spend their money on booze and drugs and hookers. Some buy band merchandise. I do all of the above.

    And the minute a hard core fan strays from 10c (and there are always people leaving), they are stuck with the worthless junk! :lol:

    Not at all. People are lined up for hours in the 95 degree heat. There is also a nice market for those looking to part ways with their old merch (posters/records, etc)
  • YieldToNothing
    YieldToNothing Posts: 3,667
    [/quote]

    Did you read anything I've been writing? It's TOO LUCRATIVE FOR THE BAND TO PASS UP. They profit as much as 10c does.[/quote]


    your employee says to you- hey dude we're gonna make this hsit and sell it ourselves without getting a 3rd party involved....you'll make a shitload and my kids will be able to go to a private college

    what the fuck are you gonna say?
    i have a paper here that entitles me to fast track status
  • backseatLover12
    backseatLover12 Posts: 2,312
    Backspacer_Backer wrote:
    backseatLover12 wrote:
    Backspacer_Backer wrote:
    I have no problem with the band making a nice profit on my purchases. That doesn't make me stupid or a sucker. They have earned every penny I've ever given IMO. I don't buy as much merch as some. Just a t-shirt at the shows I've attended, and the records/bootlegs. No posters or anything. But, if I did, it is my money that I earned and am free to do with as I please. Some people spend their money on booze and drugs and hookers. Some buy band merchandise. I do all of the above.

    And the minute a hard core fan strays from 10c (and there are always people leaving), they are stuck with the worthless junk! :lol:

    Not at all. People are lined up for hours in the 95 degree heat. There is also a nice market for those looking to part ways with their old merch (posters/records, etc)

    That's true, either reselling or donating to the Wishlist benefits. People DO move on, that's why I find permanently tattooing ourselves with the band's name may be regretted years down the road. Just ask a friend of mine how he feels about the Dead's Steal Your Face tat he has... :lol:
  • Backspacer_Backer
    Backspacer_Backer Posts: 1,023
    I have a sweet "Eddie Vedder" tramp stamp, but there's no way I'll regret it, ever. Unless he ever gets photographed with a boy band or something horrible like that.
  • backseatLover12
    backseatLover12 Posts: 2,312
    edited July 2013
    YieldToNothing wrote:

    Did you read anything I've been writing? It's TOO LUCRATIVE FOR THE BAND TO PASS UP. They profit as much as 10c does.[/quote]


    your employee says to you- hey dude we're gonna make this hsit and sell it ourselves without getting a 3rd party involved....you'll make a shitload and my kids will be able to go to a private college

    what the fuck are you gonna say?[/quote]

    Private college education is overrated and Way too expensive. Just ask Eddie and Jeff!

    :lol:
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