In a space where everyone will have different tastes with regard to style and coloring, Kong has a lot going for it: Recognizable subject matter that everyone can relate to, nice colouring, old enough to have been unavailable for quite a while, New York show at MSG - these things all keep it pretty top of mind. You don't even have to be a Pearl Jam fan or know anything about the world of poster collecting to say "wow, that's nice". (Many fans may not like the style, but what I'm saying is, even my dad could pick it out of a crowd as a well done, memorable poster).
In short, it's the kind of poster that even if you weren't there, might be desirable and even get hung. Perhaps more universally appealing than say Greenville or Charlotte that will have it's fans beyond those that were in attendance but have trouble breaking through to that next level of wider audiences.
Transformers has a bit of that going for it for sure, as well. Not sure if the availability of variants for that one will cause it to be more or less valuable over time (they are more limited yes but they also mean that hundreds more made it into the market than a non-variant enabled print).
Zeke Vegas 98 and Koziks Unicorn 92 are sweet in my eyes.
That's by far my most desirable, and not because it's valuable. At least, it's been my most desirable since I bought the Cincy '03 one. My old holy grail, until I found it:
I will finally be taking it to be framed in the next couple weeks! (and now that I see that SG/PJ one next to the Cincy '03, I'm thinking they would look SO GOOD on the walls in the same room. I guess I like those colours, lol .... Sigh. Never going to happen. I would never spend that much on a poster)
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With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
Just picked this Sperry up today. Was given out at Midnight the day Yield went on sale at virgin megastore:
There's one on eBay for ever. It's moldy and the guy painted it with glitter paint to cover water damage. Makes me sad when I think about what happened to that magnificent print.
1996: Randall's Island 2 1998: East Rutherford | MSG 1 & 2 2000: Cincinnati | Columbus | Jones Beach 1, 2, & 3 | Boston 1 | Camden 1 & 2 2003: Philadelphia | Uniondale | MSG 1 & 2 | Holmdel 2005: Atlantic City 1 2006: Camden 1 | East Rutherford 1 & 2 2008: Camden 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 (#25) | Newark (EV) 2009: Philadelphia 1, 2 & 4 2010: Newark | MSG 1 & 2 2011: Toronto 1 2013: Wrigley Field | Brooklyn 2 | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore 2015: Central Park 2016: Philadelphia 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 | Fenway Park 2 | MSG (TOTD) 2017: Brooklyn (RnR HOF) 2020: MSG | Asbury Park2021: Asbury Park 2022: MSG | Camden | Nashville 2024: MSG 1 & 2 (#50) | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore 2025: Raleigh
I get that. I have a a regular AP and I love it. But I can see how people got fed up. I personally think they should have cancelled all the excess orders and let the gold print stay limited as intended.
Ames offered refunds, included a bonus print, and it's still limited to 180 Gold and 85 Chrome!
The Transformer will reach Kong status in a couple years!
Indy - 08.17.98
Indy - 08.18.00
Indy - 06.22.03
Indy - 05.07.10
EV StL - 07.01.11
Alpine Valley - 09.03.11, 09.04.11 (PJ20)
ATL - 09.22.12 (Music Midtown Festival)
EV Jax - 11.24.12
Chicago - 07.19.13
Pittsburgh - 10.11.13
Moline - 10.17.14 (The No Code Show)
Milwaukee - 10.20.14 (The Yield Show)
FtL - 04.08.16
Miami - 04.09.16
Tampa - 04.11.16
Lexington - 04.26.16
Chicago - 08.20.16, 08.22.16 Chicago - 08.18.18, 08.20.18 Boston - 09.02.18, 09.04.18
I would take Cracker Jack or Pitt '13 over Donkey Kong.
Of those three shows, I went to Wrigley only. I think that if I hadn't been to any of the three, I would still feel the same as I just find the other two more aesthetically pleasing.
On the other hand, if I went to all three, I would far & away love the DK more for the sentimental value of being at that unbelievable show. (no knock on that Pitt show, I'm not familiar with it, but I know the MSG show is legendary)
I guess from an outright public demand standpoint, yes DK is one of if not the most desirable poster since 2000, but I don't agree that it's the best.
I get that. I have a a regular AP and I love it. But I can see how people got fed up. I personally think they should have cancelled all the excess orders and let the gold print stay limited as intended.
Ames offered refunds, included a bonus print, and it's still limited to 180 Gold and 85 Chrome!
The Transformer will reach Kong status in a couple years!
As someone said earlier, it seems like many frequenters of this board enjoy hyping up a poster to artificially inflate the prices of a poster, and satisfy their own personal sense of material worth. If the Transformer print is so amazing from a purely artistic/image perspective, why were numerous people outraged when it appeared the creators had sold more than the 'planned' number of variant prints? If the art is truly great in an owner's eyes, the limitedness of it doesn't mean didley to the owner - that's just my take on it. I feel that the people who engage in buying and selling PJ posters in this ridiculously inflated submarket are only competing against other equally minded people..... and so long as you're not hurting anyone then have it. However, in essence you're only driving up the prices for your next gotta-have-it poster.
I get that. I have a a regular AP and I love it. But I can see how people got fed up. I personally think they should have cancelled all the excess orders and let the gold print stay limited as intended.
Ames offered refunds, included a bonus print, and it's still limited to 180 Gold and 85 Chrome!
The Transformer will reach Kong status in a couple years!
As someone said earlier, it seems like many frequenters of this board enjoy hyping up a poster to artificially inflate the prices of a poster, and satisfy their own personal sense of material worth. If the Transformer print is so amazing from a purely artistic/image perspective, why were numerous people outraged when it appeared the creators had sold more than the 'planned' number of variant prints? If the art is truly great in an owner's eyes, the limitedness of it doesn't mean didley to the owner - that's just my take on it. I feel that the people who engage in buying and selling PJ posters in this ridiculously inflated submarket are only competing against other equally minded people..... and so long as you're not hurting anyone then have it. However, in essence you're only driving up the prices for your next gotta-have-it poster.
I think you raise some interesting points. I hope people don't come on here with the intent to just hype up a poster they're looking to sell, or that they acquired in order to justify their purchases. To be honest I haven't seen much of that here. Nevertheless, I bought the SICKEST poster for Philly #1 2016. I mean it's so awesome and I'm looking to sell it for the low low price of $299.99....
But seriously, I think the demand is based all upon the art and subject matter. Perfect example, I think, the Bioworkz Owl for MSG #1. Awesome art. But it's an owl, with no connection to the band or venue. For that reason, I don't think this poster will ever be anything more than just a really nice poster but not worth more than $100 once the newness-hype dies down. On the other hand, the Welker for MSG #2 is about Chinatown, NYC. Anyone who has been to Chinatown can really appreciate this poster reflecting that part of the city. Or, like I said earlier, the Philly #2 from Emek with the subject being evolution, as in "do the evolution", and in my opinion maybe a little tie-in with the skulls/skeletons in the McFarland music video. That's what makes a great poster
I get that. I have a a regular AP and I love it. But I can see how people got fed up. I personally think they should have cancelled all the excess orders and let the gold print stay limited as intended.
Ames offered refunds, included a bonus print, and it's still limited to 180 Gold and 85 Chrome!
The Transformer will reach Kong status in a couple years!
id be very surprised
I think the DK is easily the most sought after poster, not ever, but certainly in the last 6-7 years
I get that. I have a a regular AP and I love it. But I can see how people got fed up. I personally think they should have cancelled all the excess orders and let the gold print stay limited as intended.
Ames offered refunds, included a bonus print, and it's still limited to 180 Gold and 85 Chrome!
The Transformer will reach Kong status in a couple years!
As someone said earlier, it seems like many frequenters of this board enjoy hyping up a poster to artificially inflate the prices of a poster, and satisfy their own personal sense of material worth. If the Transformer print is so amazing from a purely artistic/image perspective, why were numerous people outraged when it appeared the creators had sold more than the 'planned' number of variant prints? If the art is truly great in an owner's eyes, the limitedness of it doesn't mean didley to the owner - that's just my take on it. I feel that the people who engage in buying and selling PJ posters in this ridiculously inflated submarket are only competing against other equally minded people..... and so long as you're not hurting anyone then have it. However, in essence you're only driving up the prices for your next gotta-have-it poster.
I think you raise some interesting points. I hope people don't come on here with the intent to just hype up a poster they're looking to sell, or that they acquired in order to justify their purchases. To be honest I haven't seen much of that here. Nevertheless, I bought the SICKEST poster for Philly #1 2016. I mean it's so awesome and I'm looking to sell it for the low low price of $299.99....
But seriously, I think the demand is based all upon the art and subject matter. Perfect example, I think, the Bioworkz Owl for MSG #1. Awesome art. But it's an owl, with no connection to the band or venue. For that reason, I don't think this poster will ever be anything more than just a really nice poster but not worth more than $100 once the newness-hype dies down. On the other hand, the Welker for MSG #2 is about Chinatown, NYC. Anyone who has been to Chinatown can really appreciate this poster reflecting that part of the city. Or, like I said earlier, the Philly #2 from Emek with the subject being evolution, as in "do the evolution", and in my opinion maybe a little tie-in with the skulls/skeletons in the McFarland music video. That's what makes a great poster
I get that. I have a a regular AP and I love it. But I can see how people got fed up. I personally think they should have cancelled all the excess orders and let the gold print stay limited as intended.
Ames offered refunds, included a bonus print, and it's still limited to 180 Gold and 85 Chrome!
The Transformer will reach Kong status in a couple years!
As someone said earlier, it seems like many frequenters of this board enjoy hyping up a poster to artificially inflate the prices of a poster, and satisfy their own personal sense of material worth. If the Transformer print is so amazing from a purely artistic/image perspective, why were numerous people outraged when it appeared the creators had sold more than the 'planned' number of variant prints? If the art is truly great in an owner's eyes, the limitedness of it doesn't mean didley to the owner - that's just my take on it. I feel that the people who engage in buying and selling PJ posters in this ridiculously inflated submarket are only competing against other equally minded people..... and so long as you're not hurting anyone then have it. However, in essence you're only driving up the prices for your next gotta-have-it poster.
I think you raise some interesting points. I hope people don't come on here with the intent to just hype up a poster they're looking to sell, or that they acquired in order to justify their purchases. To be honest I haven't seen much of that here. Nevertheless, I bought the SICKEST poster for Philly #1 2016. I mean it's so awesome and I'm looking to sell it for the low low price of $299.99....
But seriously, I think the demand is based all upon the art and subject matter. Perfect example, I think, the Bioworkz Owl for MSG #1. Awesome art. But it's an owl, with no connection to the band or venue. For that reason, I don't think this poster will ever be anything more than just a really nice poster but not worth more than $100 once the newness-hype dies down. On the other hand, the Welker for MSG #2 is about Chinatown, NYC. Anyone who has been to Chinatown can really appreciate this poster reflecting that part of the city. Or, like I said earlier, the Philly #2 from Emek with the subject being evolution, as in "do the evolution", and in my opinion maybe a little tie-in with the skulls/skeletons in the McFarland music video. That's what makes a great poster
I love the owl poster. In contrast, not really a fan of the emek. It looks like the cover of an Asia album from the 80s to me. And the Welker looks like a Far Side cartoon to me. But that's why art is great. Everyone can like something different.
1996: Randall's Island 2 1998: East Rutherford | MSG 1 & 2 2000: Cincinnati | Columbus | Jones Beach 1, 2, & 3 | Boston 1 | Camden 1 & 2 2003: Philadelphia | Uniondale | MSG 1 & 2 | Holmdel 2005: Atlantic City 1 2006: Camden 1 | East Rutherford 1 & 2 2008: Camden 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 (#25) | Newark (EV) 2009: Philadelphia 1, 2 & 4 2010: Newark | MSG 1 & 2 2011: Toronto 1 2013: Wrigley Field | Brooklyn 2 | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore 2015: Central Park 2016: Philadelphia 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 | Fenway Park 2 | MSG (TOTD) 2017: Brooklyn (RnR HOF) 2020: MSG | Asbury Park2021: Asbury Park 2022: MSG | Camden | Nashville 2024: MSG 1 & 2 (#50) | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore 2025: Raleigh
I get that. I have a a regular AP and I love it. But I can see how people got fed up. I personally think they should have cancelled all the excess orders and let the gold print stay limited as intended.
Ames offered refunds, included a bonus print, and it's still limited to 180 Gold and 85 Chrome!
The Transformer will reach Kong status in a couple years!
id be very surprised
I think the DK is easily the most sought after poster, not ever, but certainly in the last 6-7 years
I agree, definitely the most sought out over the last 7-8 years or so. A damaged one just went for $460 on eBay, I mean cmon, no other recent poster even touches that level
2010: Cleveland 2012: Atlanta 2013: London ONT / Wrigley Field / Pittsburgh / Buffalo / San Diego / Los Angeles I / Los Angeles II 2014: Cincinnati / St. Louis / Tulsa / Lincoln / Detroit / Denver 2015: New York City 2016: Ft. Lauderdale / Miami / Jacksonville / Greenville / Hampton / Columbia / Lexington / Philly II / New York City II / Toronto II / Bonnaroo / Telluride / Fenway I / Wrigley I / Wrigley - II / TOTD - Philadelphia, San Francisco 2017: Ohana Fest (EV) 2018: Amsterdam I / Amsterdam II / Seattle I / Seattle II / Boston I / Boston II 2021: Asbury Park / Ohana Encore 1 / Ohana Encore 2 2022: Phoenix / LA I / LA II / Quebec City / Ottawa / New York City / Camden / Nashville / St. Louis / Denver 2023: St. Paul II 2024: Las Vegas I / Las Vegas II / New York City I / New York City II / Philly I / Philly II / Baltimore
Just picked this Sperry up today. Was given out at Midnight the day Yield went on sale at virgin megastore:
There's one on eBay for ever. It's moldy and the guy painted it with glitter paint to cover water damage. Makes me sad when I think about what happened to that magnificent print.
I bought one on ebay a few years back.
The guy shipped it inside of a broken down box via USPS. USPS proceeded to fold the box at various points through shipping. I opened it in horror as the print was creased once horizontally and once vertically. Took pictures, sent them to the guy. He refunded me, was dealing with the USPS, and he vanished, leaving me with a 'free' yield promo poster.
The damage isnt a killer. It is noticeable but not awful. I am still trying to determine if I want to get it restored.
I get that. I have a a regular AP and I love it. But I can see how people got fed up. I personally think they should have cancelled all the excess orders and let the gold print stay limited as intended.
Ames offered refunds, included a bonus print, and it's still limited to 180 Gold and 85 Chrome!
The Transformer will reach Kong status in a couple years!
As someone said earlier, it seems like many frequenters of this board enjoy hyping up a poster to artificially inflate the prices of a poster, and satisfy their own personal sense of material worth. If the Transformer print is so amazing from a purely artistic/image perspective, why were numerous people outraged when it appeared the creators had sold more than the 'planned' number of variant prints? If the art is truly great in an owner's eyes, the limitedness of it doesn't mean didley to the owner - that's just my take on it. I feel that the people who engage in buying and selling PJ posters in this ridiculously inflated submarket are only competing against other equally minded people..... and so long as you're not hurting anyone then have it. However, in essence you're only driving up the prices for your next gotta-have-it poster.
I agree with this. Its the reason I had to have both Sperry's I referenced earlier. The artwork is simply amazing & beautiful. Could give a damn that both prints are runs of 212 & 280 respectively.
Zeke Vegas 98 and Koziks Unicorn 92 are sweet in my eyes.
That's by far my most desirable, and not because it's valuable. At least, it's been my most desirable since I bought the Cincy '03 one. My old holy grail, until I found it:
I will finally be taking it to be framed in the next couple weeks! (and now that I see that SG/PJ one next to the Cincy '03, I'm thinking they would look SO GOOD on the walls in the same room. I guess I like those colours, lol .... Sigh. Never going to happen. I would never spend that much on a poster)
Always wanted this. It would look great beside my turntable
Zeke Vegas 98 and Koziks Unicorn 92 are sweet in my eyes.
That's by far my most desirable, and not because it's valuable. At least, it's been my most desirable since I bought the Cincy '03 one. My old holy grail, until I found it:
I will finally be taking it to be framed in the next couple weeks! (and now that I see that SG/PJ one next to the Cincy '03, I'm thinking they would look SO GOOD on the walls in the same room. I guess I like those colours, lol .... Sigh. Never going to happen. I would never spend that much on a poster)
Always wanted this. It would look great beside my turntable
One on eBay right now
Pittsburgh 2013 Cincinnati 2014 Greenville 2016 (Raleigh 2016) Columbia 2016
Just picked this Sperry up today. Was given out at Midnight the day Yield went on sale at virgin megastore:
There's one on eBay for ever. It's moldy and the guy painted it with glitter paint to cover water damage. Makes me sad when I think about what happened to that magnificent print.
I bought one on ebay a few years back.
The guy shipped it inside of a broken down box via USPS. USPS proceeded to fold the box at various points through shipping. I opened it in horror as the print was creased once horizontally and once vertically. Took pictures, sent them to the guy. He refunded me, was dealing with the USPS, and he vanished, leaving me with a 'free' yield promo poster.
The damage isnt a killer. It is noticeable but not awful. I am still trying to determine if I want to get it restored.
I remember you posting that when it happened. That's a major buzzkill but at least you got to keep it for free. Shame it got manacled tho
1996: Randall's Island 2 1998: East Rutherford | MSG 1 & 2 2000: Cincinnati | Columbus | Jones Beach 1, 2, & 3 | Boston 1 | Camden 1 & 2 2003: Philadelphia | Uniondale | MSG 1 & 2 | Holmdel 2005: Atlantic City 1 2006: Camden 1 | East Rutherford 1 & 2 2008: Camden 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 (#25) | Newark (EV) 2009: Philadelphia 1, 2 & 4 2010: Newark | MSG 1 & 2 2011: Toronto 1 2013: Wrigley Field | Brooklyn 2 | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore 2015: Central Park 2016: Philadelphia 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 | Fenway Park 2 | MSG (TOTD) 2017: Brooklyn (RnR HOF) 2020: MSG | Asbury Park2021: Asbury Park 2022: MSG | Camden | Nashville 2024: MSG 1 & 2 (#50) | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore 2025: Raleigh
There is no answer to this, we all have personal tastes. This is art, and as an art teacher/artist, the only certainty is that people will never agree on what is good or not. Sure we may get it narrowed down, but we will never have a consensus on this. Agree not to agree, be open to all POV's, and understand great art does not need to always be aesthetically pleasing.
The DC 'reaper' poster comes to mind. People went ape over that If memory serves.
Yeah, that one and Dusseldorf. I guess everyone has their 'favorites' and everyone has their "grail(s)". I don't think they are mutually exclusive. Grails tend to get more 'airtime' and the prices get inflated because they are scarce and hunting is necessary. I haven't seen my personal grail even available any place in years.
Kong is a common grail, but I don't think it is a lot of people's favorite print/piece of art work.
My favorite print, and what I consider the best artwork from 2016 is Bioworkz MSG I... also like the Blue Jays Mark 5. Those should be fairly steady, but the prints that will be a lot of ISOs over the years will be Lexington and the EMEK Dead Animals.
I have a Kong S/N. Plan on framing it to put it near the 'gaming' area of my soon to be finished basement. Wouldnt put it anywhere in actual living space in my house.... on the other hand, I have the Bioworkz at the framers now and it will be displayed in my living room.
I guess a big question is: what happens to the value of this stuff, in say 30 years... well after the band is finished and rock fans are kind of dying off?
Posters from the 1990's and 2000 will always be at the top of my list. Give me a St. Louis '98, Chicago/East Troy '98, Chicago '00, etc. every day. The posters from this era remind me of the flyers that bands trying to make it in the industry would slap on the windows of local bars, electrical poles, etc....draw some buzz for their local shows..... Simple artwork done with old-school screen printing. To me the posters post-2003 seem to be more "flashy" or "artsy" for lack of a better term. I prefer the simplicity of the older posters over the flash of the more recent posters. But that's just me. The more recent posters definitely have their place and there are quite a few I do enjoy.
- Uncle Snuffy
Soldier Field - Jul 11, 1995, Savage Hall - Sep 22, 1996,
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium - Nov 14, 1997,
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium - Nov 15, 1997, Alpine Valley Music Theatre - Jun 26, 1998, Alpine Valley Music Theatre - Jun 27, 1998, United Center - Jun 29, 1998, Riverport Amphitheatre - Jul 02, 1998, Allstate Arena - Oct 09, 2000, Assembly Hall - Apr 23, 2003
United Center - Jun 18, 2003, Fox Theatre - Oct 05, 2004, United Center - May 16, 2006, United Center - May 17, 2006, United Center - Aug 23, 2009, United Center - Aug 24, 2009, Sprint Center - May 03, 2010, Scottrade Center - May 04, 2010, Alpine Valley Music Theatre - Sep 03, 2011, Alpine Valley Music Theatre - Sep 04, 2011
Zeke Vegas 98 and Koziks Unicorn 92 are sweet in my eyes.
That's by far my most desirable, and not because it's valuable. At least, it's been my most desirable since I bought the Cincy '03 one. My old holy grail, until I found it:
I will finally be taking it to be framed in the next couple weeks! (and now that I see that SG/PJ one next to the Cincy '03, I'm thinking they would look SO GOOD on the walls in the same room. I guess I like those colours, lol .... Sigh. Never going to happen. I would never spend that much on a poster)
Always wanted this. It would look great beside my turntable
For sure. That is where mine's going to go.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
I've never understood what's so great about this poster either. Lots of hype over something that to me is too busy and pretty ugly. But hey, to each his own!
I've never understood what's so great about this poster either. Lots of hype over something that to me is too busy and pretty ugly. But hey, to each his own!
Many pearl jam fans are the same age of people who remember donkey kong fondly. Add that to an MSG show that closed an amazing tour, in Madison square garden, with one of the best sets ever and you're golden.
The DC 'reaper' poster comes to mind. People went ape over that If memory serves.
Yeah, that one and Dusseldorf. I guess everyone has their 'favorites' and everyone has their "grail(s)". I don't think they are mutually exclusive. Grails tend to get more 'airtime' and the prices get inflated because they are scarce and hunting is necessary. I haven't seen my personal grail even available any place in years.
Kong is a common grail, but I don't think it is a lot of people's favorite print/piece of art work.
My favorite print, and what I consider the best artwork from 2016 is Bioworkz MSG I... also like the Blue Jays Mark 5. Those should be fairly steady, but the prints that will be a lot of ISOs over the years will be Lexington and the EMEK Dead Animals.
I have a Kong S/N. Plan on framing it to put it near the 'gaming' area of my soon to be finished basement. Wouldnt put it anywhere in actual living space in my house.... on the other hand, I have the Bioworkz at the framers now and it will be displayed in my living room.
I guess a big question is: what happens to the value of this stuff, in say 30 years... well after the band is finished and rock fans are kind of dying off?
I've thought of that too. I personally think they will still have some value, especially since the music will live on long after the band is done making music and touring. Think of all of us who never saw the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix or Led Zeppelin or Pink Floyd, yet we still listen to their music and I'd assume their gig posters are valuable (although I don't have personal knowledge).
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I will finally be taking it to be framed in the next couple weeks!
(and now that I see that SG/PJ one next to the Cincy '03, I'm thinking they would look SO GOOD on the walls in the same room. I guess I like those colours, lol .... Sigh. Never going to happen. I would never spend that much on a poster)
The Transformer will reach Kong status in a couple years!
Indy - 08.18.00
Indy - 06.22.03
Indy - 05.07.10
EV StL - 07.01.11
Alpine Valley - 09.03.11, 09.04.11 (PJ20)
ATL - 09.22.12 (Music Midtown Festival)
EV Jax - 11.24.12
Chicago - 07.19.13
Pittsburgh - 10.11.13
Moline - 10.17.14 (The No Code Show)
Milwaukee - 10.20.14 (The Yield Show)
FtL - 04.08.16
Miami - 04.09.16
Tampa - 04.11.16
Lexington - 04.26.16
Chicago - 08.20.16, 08.22.16
Chicago - 08.18.18, 08.20.18
Boston - 09.02.18, 09.04.18
Of those three shows, I went to Wrigley only. I think that if I hadn't been to any of the three, I would still feel the same as I just find the other two more aesthetically pleasing.
On the other hand, if I went to all three, I would far & away love the DK more for the sentimental value of being at that unbelievable show. (no knock on that Pitt show, I'm not familiar with it, but I know the MSG show is legendary)
I guess from an outright public demand standpoint, yes DK is one of if not the most desirable poster since 2000, but I don't agree that it's the best.
That's why art is great.
I feel that the people who engage in buying and selling PJ posters in this ridiculously inflated submarket are only competing against other equally minded people..... and so long as you're not hurting anyone then have it. However, in essence you're only driving up the prices for your next gotta-have-it poster.
But seriously, I think the demand is based all upon the art and subject matter. Perfect example, I think, the Bioworkz Owl for MSG #1. Awesome art. But it's an owl, with no connection to the band or venue. For that reason, I don't think this poster will ever be anything more than just a really nice poster but not worth more than $100 once the newness-hype dies down. On the other hand, the Welker for MSG #2 is about Chinatown, NYC. Anyone who has been to Chinatown can really appreciate this poster reflecting that part of the city. Or, like I said earlier, the Philly #2 from Emek with the subject being evolution, as in "do the evolution", and in my opinion maybe a little tie-in with the skulls/skeletons in the McFarland music video. That's what makes a great poster
I think the DK is easily the most sought after poster, not ever, but certainly in the last 6-7 years
2012: Atlanta
2013: London ONT / Wrigley Field / Pittsburgh / Buffalo / San Diego / Los Angeles I / Los Angeles II
2014: Cincinnati / St. Louis / Tulsa / Lincoln / Detroit / Denver
2015: New York City
2016: Ft. Lauderdale / Miami / Jacksonville / Greenville / Hampton / Columbia / Lexington / Philly II / New York City II / Toronto II / Bonnaroo / Telluride / Fenway I / Wrigley I / Wrigley - II / TOTD - Philadelphia, San Francisco
2017: Ohana Fest (EV)
2018: Amsterdam I / Amsterdam II / Seattle I / Seattle II / Boston I / Boston II
2021: Asbury Park / Ohana Encore 1 / Ohana Encore 2
2022: Phoenix / LA I / LA II / Quebec City / Ottawa / New York City / Camden / Nashville / St. Louis / Denver
2023: St. Paul II
2024: Las Vegas I / Las Vegas II / New York City I / New York City II / Philly I / Philly II / Baltimore
The guy shipped it inside of a broken down box via USPS. USPS proceeded to fold the box at various points through shipping. I opened it in horror as the print was creased once horizontally and once vertically. Took pictures, sent them to the guy. He refunded me, was dealing with the USPS, and he vanished, leaving me with a 'free' yield promo poster.
The damage isnt a killer. It is noticeable but not awful. I am still trying to determine if I want to get it restored.
1995 San Francisco
San Jose
San Diego 2 shows
2003 Missoula
2005 Missoula
2006 Denver 2 shows with Tom Petty
Gorge 2 shows
2009 Utah
LA1
LA2
2012 Missoula : Meet and Greet : "Instant Classic show"
2013 Portland
Spokane
2018 Missoula
Cincinnati 2014
Greenville 2016
(Raleigh 2016)
Columbia 2016
I guess everyone has their 'favorites' and everyone has their "grail(s)". I don't think they are mutually exclusive. Grails tend to get more 'airtime' and the prices get inflated because they are scarce and hunting is necessary. I haven't seen my personal grail even available any place in years.
Kong is a common grail, but I don't think it is a lot of people's favorite print/piece of art work.
My favorite print, and what I consider the best artwork from 2016 is Bioworkz MSG I... also like the Blue Jays Mark 5. Those should be fairly steady, but the prints that will be a lot of ISOs over the years will be Lexington and the EMEK Dead Animals.
I have a Kong S/N. Plan on framing it to put it near the 'gaming' area of my soon to be finished basement. Wouldnt put it anywhere in actual living space in my house.... on the other hand, I have the Bioworkz at the framers now and it will be displayed in my living room.
I guess a big question is: what happens to the value of this stuff, in say 30 years... well after the band is finished and rock fans are kind of dying off?
- Uncle Snuffy
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium - Nov 14, 1997,
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium - Nov 15, 1997, Alpine Valley Music Theatre - Jun 26, 1998, Alpine Valley Music Theatre - Jun 27, 1998, United Center - Jun 29, 1998, Riverport Amphitheatre - Jul 02, 1998, Allstate Arena - Oct 09, 2000, Assembly Hall - Apr 23, 2003
United Center - Jun 18, 2003, Fox Theatre - Oct 05, 2004, United Center - May 16, 2006, United Center - May 17, 2006, United Center - Aug 23, 2009, United Center - Aug 24, 2009, Sprint Center - May 03, 2010, Scottrade Center - May 04, 2010, Alpine Valley Music Theatre - Sep 03, 2011, Alpine Valley Music Theatre - Sep 04, 2011
I recall Klausens '05 Easy Street poster being huge too.
All that I once held as true
I stand alone without beliefs
The only truth I know is you.
2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
2017: RRHoF 4/7 2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4 2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18
2022: MSG 9/11 2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
2025: Pittsburgh 5/16+5/18
No love for the Merriweather 96?