Saltzy23 said:

SHZA said:

Saltzy23 said:

SHZA said:

Saltzy23 said:

Gern Blansten said:

droptheleash9 said:

Why don't artists just charge a higher price for their APs if they know it's going to be in hot demand? I think everyone would rather the money go to the artist than people trying to make a quick buck off of someone else's work.

As for artists selling right to third parties/posting on auction sites, this definitely happens.

That part baffles me as well.  It must be some sort of contractual thing with PJ but that doesn't even make sense because PJ really isn't benefiting from keeping artist sales low.

Why doesn't the artist just sell as many signed APs as ordered?  We benefit, artist benefits, PJ benefits, etc.

Baffling I say

Meh, that would destroy a lot of the value, which let's face it, is important when we are talking about art.

I just think they need to raise the sales price.

I would have dropped $500 on this skateboard today, and directly where the artist would get the profit.

If these guys AREN'T leaking a few, it's gonna be infuriating to see your art, that you charged $100 for, selling for many many multiples that amount on eBay.

Again, I'm not even against it.  If it was me, I would absolutely do it myself.

You are right about larger editions killing the value but the same would be true of jacking up the price. The demand would plummet at $500. Insane demand creates buzz for the next drop.

STRONGLY disagree.

There would be exactly the same demand at $500 as there was at $100.

Certainly for something there was only 25 of that so many people wanted.

$500 is still probably like 1/3 of what the secondary market price is.

Again, the sparkle print of the OE poster sold on ebay for $750, and this skateboard is far more desirable.

How many people are willing to pay $750 for the sparkle foil? About two, hence the auction not ending higher. If the retail was $750, it would still be on Ames site. I'm not sure what the max price point would be for these to be an instant sellout but eventually you get to a point that only the top bidder would pay on the market and the vast majority will pass and say it's a disgusting cash grab which alienates most fans. 

I believe they call this 'capitalism'.

wsimon74 said:

Who knew Adam Smith and the principles of  and supply and demand would make an appearance in a conversation about concert merch. As Paul Rudd would say, "look at us!" 

side note, sorry if this has been discussed, but has there been any word on a drop for Williams' Encore poster? I saw the decks, but wasn't sure if the posters were part of that.  

SHZA said:

Saltzy23 said:

SHZA said:

Saltzy23 said:

SHZA said:

Saltzy23 said:

Gern Blansten said:

droptheleash9 said:

Why don't artists just charge a higher price for their APs if they know it's going to be in hot demand? I think everyone would rather the money go to the artist than people trying to make a quick buck off of someone else's work.

As for artists selling right to third parties/posting on auction sites, this definitely happens.

That part baffles me as well.  It must be some sort of contractual thing with PJ but that doesn't even make sense because PJ really isn't benefiting from keeping artist sales low.

Why doesn't the artist just sell as many signed APs as ordered?  We benefit, artist benefits, PJ benefits, etc.

Baffling I say

Meh, that would destroy a lot of the value, which let's face it, is important when we are talking about art.

I just think they need to raise the sales price.

I would have dropped $500 on this skateboard today, and directly where the artist would get the profit.

If these guys AREN'T leaking a few, it's gonna be infuriating to see your art, that you charged $100 for, selling for many many multiples that amount on eBay.

Again, I'm not even against it.  If it was me, I would absolutely do it myself.

You are right about larger editions killing the value but the same would be true of jacking up the price. The demand would plummet at $500. Insane demand creates buzz for the next drop.

STRONGLY disagree.

There would be exactly the same demand at $500 as there was at $100.

Certainly for something there was only 25 of that so many people wanted.

$500 is still probably like 1/3 of what the secondary market price is.

Again, the sparkle print of the OE poster sold on ebay for $750, and this skateboard is far more desirable.

How many people are willing to pay $750 for the sparkle foil? About two, hence the auction not ending higher. If the retail was $750, it would still be on Ames site. I'm not sure what the max price point would be for these to be an instant sellout but eventually you get to a point that only the top bidder would pay on the market and the vast majority will pass and say it's a disgusting cash grab which alienates most fans. 

I believe they call this 'capitalism'.

Non sequitur 

Little Italy said:

rlic80 said:

Encore Weekend Ames Bros poster available via official PJ store now.

2021 PEARL JAM OHANA 10/2 POSTER

https://shop.pearljam.com/collections/featured/products/2021-pearl-jam-ohana-10-2-poster

WTF - was looking for the email announcement.

Anyone willing to trade a N2 Ames for a N1 Meggs? 

ryanphishes said:

Little Italy said:

rlic80 said:

Encore Weekend Ames Bros poster available via official PJ store now.

2021 PEARL JAM OHANA 10/2 POSTER

https://shop.pearljam.com/collections/featured/products/2021-pearl-jam-ohana-10-2-poster

WTF - was looking for the email announcement.

Anyone willing to trade a N2 Ames for a N1 Meggs? 

10 club newsletter said to keep an eye on the shop this week.

They never announce poster drops via email.

Santos sometimes posts drops on facebook, but you just have to be looking here or the merch page, or I guess have a site monitor going.

rlic80 said:

Little Italy said:

rlic80 said:

Encore Weekend Ames Bros poster available via official PJ store now.

2021 PEARL JAM OHANA 10/2 POSTER

https://shop.pearljam.com/collections/featured/products/2021-pearl-jam-ohana-10-2-poster

WTF - was looking for the email announcement.

Anyone willing to trade a N2 Ames for a N1 Meggs? 

ryanphishes said:

Little Italy said:

rlic80 said:

Encore Weekend Ames Bros poster available via official PJ store now.

2021 PEARL JAM OHANA 10/2 POSTER

https://shop.pearljam.com/collections/featured/products/2021-pearl-jam-ohana-10-2-poster

WTF - was looking for the email announcement.

Anyone willing to trade a N2 Ames for a N1 Meggs? 

10 club newsletter said to keep an eye on the shop this week.

They never announce poster drops via email.

Santos sometimes posts drops on facebook, but you just have to be looking here or the merch page, or I guess have a site monitor going.

This.

I never get the rare drops of PJ merch since I usually find out too late. But when the 10c newsletter said to keep an eye out this week, I just threw up the PJ store on my extra monitor and hit refresh every half hour or so while working. I got lucky and scored one and then posted the link here asap.