Its true though. Its not me (and others). Its this 'system' this band/company have facilitated. This extremely limited supply and this tense distribution system they implement. They have intentionally made this a 'seller's market'
For one, I will buy/accumulate a lot less. Im only getting things I 'need' like a poster to a show I attend. MSGs for instance. Instead of waiting around like an asshole all day long then pushing and shoving through that chaos, with no guarantees of success... Ill gladly pay a higher price later to not do that.
I'm right with ya. It's so crazy that it has gotten to the point where you need to line up 2 hours before the merch truck even opens to get a poster. I'd much rather enjoy my day and have a few beers before the show than stand in line all day and figure out getting the poster later.
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Because they don't care. Not to mention a lot of flippers are 10C members funding their trips by buying extra merch.
When you see married couples at shows buying the max of everything do you think they're hanging all those?
It just seems like they went to great lengths over the years to establish the 10C, sell tickets directly, etc. to stop some from profiting, from their success, at the expense of their fans. This just seems very contrary to that and something that could be somewhat fixed without a lot of trouble or expense. If anything, they would make more money and 10C members could actually have a souvenir from shows they attend.
The truck opened at 2:40pm. What the fucking fuck. A single file line turned into a blob of slob. I was able to get a poster and sticker though. Show shirts and pins sold out, outside and inside. Hats, stickers, and key chains were all available inside. Some posters were available inside as late as 7:30pm when I got into the venue. Merch aside, it's really about the show which was awesome. Cheers to tomorrow.
What's the parking situation at the venue in the morning? I was thinking of going straight to the venue before the hotel. I'm assuming I'll have to pay to park while I wait in line?
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What's the parking situation at the venue in the morning? I was thinking of going straight to the venue before the hotel. I'm assuming I'll have to pay to park while I wait in line?
According to the guy next to me in line, there was no charge this morning.
wasn't going to get a poster for tonight for a few reasons. One didn't care for it too much, B- weather sucked ass and four lines were outrageously long. Once i got inside though the lines weren't too bad and i picked up two poster and two stickers
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The "Safe Travels" one was awesome. Used it for several years until it fell apart. Got a lot of comments from people unaware it was a PJ product, which is remarkable for a key chain.
Anybody else dragging at work right now after last night? I'm waiting for my second wind to kick in for tonight.
I'm absolutely dragging sitting here at my desk...as I pound a Red Bull. Got home around 12:15, didn't fall asleep until close to 1. Still amped up from such an amazing show.
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When you see married couples at shows buying the max of everything do you think they're hanging all those?
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Show shirts and pins sold out, outside and inside. Hats, stickers, and key chains were all available inside. Some posters were available inside as late as 7:30pm when I got into the venue.
Merch aside, it's really about the show which was awesome. Cheers to tomorrow.
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Should I drive up from delaware just to get merch? This is nuts lol
Any narcs in line gonna complain if I vape while waiting for stickers? Lol
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