Wrigley Merch.... Long wait!

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  • DP13
    DP13 Posts: 282
    Someone just yelled "That must be a line for tummy tucks" lolol
  • shadowcast
    shadowcast Posts: 2,336
    Last year at Wrigley I went into the venue waited about 40 minutes came out with two posters and a t shirt.
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,681
    DP13 said:

    Someone just yelled "That must be a line for tummy tucks" lolol

    :lol: That's mean but funny.
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  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,681
    So just wondering, what are they doing differently at Wrigley than what they did at Fenway? Anything? Or is there just something about Wrigley that brings way more merch buyers? Or is the staff different and inefficient at the Wrigley booths?
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  • droptheleash9
    droptheleash9 Posts: 1,468
    Only having one location is probably the root of the problem. Fenway had 3 locations open.
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,681
    droptheleash9 said:

    Only having one location is probably the root of the problem. Fenway had 3 locations open.

    Oh, only one location?? I didn't realize that. There were 2 or 3 in 2013. Why in the fuck would they do that? How odd.
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • UseUrIllusions
    UseUrIllusions Posts: 547
    Yup I got there at 7:30 got out at 12:45pm. Big merge tent tho. Got the posters I wanted and a bunch of merch.
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  • HesCalledDyer
    HesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,491
    edited August 2016
    Here's the thing about Wrigley merch for all you folks that aren't here, being internet quarterbacks...

    Yes, it's a long wait. Yesterday I went to the Metro after the Cubs game and the line was about one block long. It was a small side room & they were letting 5 in at a time. I arrived at 5, got in at 7. Everything was in stock except posters and stickers. What I observed when I was there was everyone picking about 3 or 4 shirts in 3 different sizes, holding them up to their bodies, etc. HOW THE FUCK DO YOU NOT KNOW WHAT SIZE T-SHIRT YOU WEAR?! It's people like this that hold everything up. Then you have people who have no idea what they want. You just waited in line for hours. You know what's available. Make up your damn mind while you wait!

    Today was a longer wait but it was well organized. I got most of the stuff I wanted last night - shirt, coozie, button, keychain. Stickers and posters were sold out so that's what I lined up for this morning. Got the subway poster & 2 stickers. 5 hours waiting in line but I got there at 8. Once the tent opened it was about 2 1/2 to 3 hrs and I was thru. First come, first served. 6 or 7 ppl working, with zig zag lines roped off the entire way. The line moved constantly but it was the only place open and there was a shitload of people. It's a long wait but it's not a shit show by any means!

    Wrigley isn't as convenient as Fenway. The Cubs were in town thru yesterday & Wrigleyville is one giant construction zone. The Cubs don't own a bunch of local shops like the Red Sox do at Fenway. There's no need to compare Wrigley to Fenway. They're different animals. Prepare to wait, make friends, get your stuff, and enjoy the shows.
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  • ambst95
    ambst95 Posts: 125
    cincybearcat said:

    ambst95 said:

    Have fun in line. I'll sit here and drink this local craft beer and eat this Lou Malnati's pizza instead

    That is a solid choice.

    Any pipeworks, 3 floyds, revolution in draft?
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  • darwinstheory
    darwinstheory LaPorte, IN Posts: 7,365
    ambst95 said:


    cincybearcat said:

    ambst95 said:

    Have fun in line. I'll sit here and drink this local craft beer and eat this Lou Malnati's pizza instead

    That is a solid choice.

    Any pipeworks, 3 floyds, revolution in draft?
    Two brothers, ale syndicate, Lagunitas, and goose island were the locals on draft
    For those craft brew lovers with some time to kill this weekend, try checking out 3 Floyd's overy in Munster, IN. #1 brewery in the world according to some.
    "A smart monkey doesn't monkey around with another monkey's monkey" - Darwin's Theory
  • slightofjeff
    slightofjeff Posts: 7,762
    Been a while since I bought a T-shirt at a show. The sizes still run a little bit large? Meaning I'd nomally buy a large but would be better off in an XL?
    everybody wants the most they can possibly get
    for the least they could possibly do
  • Bob Mayo on the keyboards Bob
    Bob Mayo on the keyboards Bob Carmel, IN Posts: 574
    darwinstheory said:

    ambst95 said:


    cincybearcat said:

    ambst95 said:

    Have fun in line. I'll sit here and drink this local craft beer and eat this Lou Malnati's pizza instead

    That is a solid choice.

    Any pipeworks, 3 floyds, revolution in draft?
    Two brothers, ale syndicate, Lagunitas, and goose island were the locals on draft
    For those craft brew lovers with some time to kill this weekend, try checking out 3 Floyd's overy in Munster, IN. #1 brewery in the world according to some.
    3 floyds is awesome and right off the highway. Food is great. They spin vinyl at the bar (albeit Norwegian black metal) and of course beer is fantastic. Zombie dust is the jam.
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  • cincybearcat
    cincybearcat Posts: 16,837
    Bob Mayo on the keyboards Bob said:

    darwinstheory said:

    ambst95 said:


    cincybearcat said:

    ambst95 said:

    Have fun in line. I'll sit here and drink this local craft beer and eat this Lou Malnati's pizza instead

    That is a solid choice.

    Any pipeworks, 3 floyds, revolution in draft?
    Two brothers, ale syndicate, Lagunitas, and goose island were the locals on draft
    For those craft brew lovers with some time to kill this weekend, try checking out 3 Floyd's overy in Munster, IN. #1 brewery in the world according to some.
    3 floyds is awesome and right off the highway. Food is great. They spin vinyl at the bar (albeit Norwegian black metal) and of course beer is fantastic. Zombie dust is the jam.
    It's worth stop for sure. #1...nah...but in the discussion...yup. Hit it
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  • BSully
    BSully Indiana Posts: 1,501
    I love 3 Floyds!
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  • darwinstheory
    darwinstheory LaPorte, IN Posts: 7,365
    Bob Mayo on the keyboards Bob said:

    darwinstheory said:

    ambst95 said:


    cincybearcat said:

    ambst95 said:

    Have fun in line. I'll sit here and drink this local craft beer and eat this Lou Malnati's pizza instead

    That is a solid choice.

    Any pipeworks, 3 floyds, revolution in draft?
    Two brothers, ale syndicate, Lagunitas, and goose island were the locals on draft
    For those craft brew lovers with some time to kill this weekend, try checking out 3 Floyd's overy in Munster, IN. #1 brewery in the world according to some.
    3 floyds is awesome and right off the highway. Food is great. They spin vinyl at the bar (albeit Norwegian black metal) and of course beer is fantastic. Zombie dust is the jam.
    Love me some Zombie Dust. They got rid of the brisket tacos which is borderline heartbreaking...but they still have the best fries in the land.
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  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,681
    5 hours waiting in line, in some cases two days in a row. :tired_face: Holy fuck. Well, good on you folks, you are much more patient than I am, and I thought I was pretty patient. :wink: Can't say I get it, but whatever floats your boat.
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • scurtis
    scurtis Posts: 2,477
    PJ_Soul said:

    5 hours waiting in line, in some cases two days in a row. :tired_face: Holy fuck. Well, good on you folks, you are much more patient than I am, and I thought I was pretty patient. :wink: Can't say I get it, but whatever floats your boat.

    I won't be waiting that long, hoping the lines are shorter inside or get shorter as the weekend moves along.
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  • BSully
    BSully Indiana Posts: 1,501
    Can we have beer in line!!!
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  • ewills
    ewills Posts: 66
    Any word at either location this morning?
  • scurtis
    scurtis Posts: 2,477
    ewills said:

    Any word at either location this morning?

    Just walked by one that was about two blocks long.
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