What's the merch line usually like on an off-day? Does it die down at all, or is it a mess all day long? Thinking about going down to check it out, but can't commit too much time to it.
In Florida it was a 45 minute line. Much more chill than day one
Yeah but all the good stuff was sold out (poster 1 and license plates, etc)
What's the merch line usually like on an off-day? Does it die down at all, or is it a mess all day long? Thinking about going down to check it out, but can't commit too much time to it.
Line wasn't as long but they were poorly stocked. I was maybe 40th in line and got the last two license plates even with a limit of 2. Also out of XL event shirt for night 2. Did get one of the skate decks barely.
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What's the merch line usually like on an off-day? Does it die down at all, or is it a mess all day long? Thinking about going down to check it out, but can't commit too much time to it.
In Florida it was a 45 minute line. Much more chill than day one
Thanks! That doesn't sound too bad.
Please share what it's like if you do. Thanks.
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Posters are getting weaker and weaker. They were very good for the LB tour, meh for Gigaton and DM tour
They’ve been more hit and miss as different artists are now being used, many of whom do not normally do gig posters. Some of these have worked really well, some not. Previously when it was mainly Ames, Munk, Klausen, Emek etc doing most of the posters, most of these artists had so much experience on gig posters there were more hits than misses as the artists know what works and what doesn’t work as well.
What worked well? I can't remember any of the new artists that made a grail yet...
Posters are getting weaker and weaker. They were very good for the LB tour, meh for Gigaton and DM tour
They’ve been more hit and miss as different artists are now being used, many of whom do not normally do gig posters. Some of these have worked really well, some not. Previously when it was mainly Ames, Munk, Klausen, Emek etc doing most of the posters, most of these artists had so much experience on gig posters there were more hits than misses as the artists know what works and what doesn’t work as well.
What worked well? I can't remember any of the new artists that made a grail yet...
There’s hardly any grails since 2016. Maybe the Rome and that’s about it.
But a few nicer ones - maybe Dan Mumford (EV London/Louisville), who is known for Fantasy prints. Bella Grace (PJ London) who is known for AMPs etc.
Posters are getting weaker and weaker. They were very good for the LB tour, meh for Gigaton and DM tour
They’ve been more hit and miss as different artists are now being used, many of whom do not normally do gig posters. Some of these have worked really well, some not. Previously when it was mainly Ames, Munk, Klausen, Emek etc doing most of the posters, most of these artists had so much experience on gig posters there were more hits than misses as the artists know what works and what doesn’t work as well.
What worked well? I can't remember any of the new artists that made a grail yet...
There’s hardly any grails since 2016. Maybe the Rome and that’s about it.
But a few nicer ones - maybe Dan Mumford (EV London/Louisville), who is known for Fantasy prints. Bella Grace (PJ London) who is known for AMPs etc.
not saying “grail” by any means but the 2 Mumford MSG posters are pretty great
Posters are getting weaker and weaker. They were very good for the LB tour, meh for Gigaton and DM tour
They’ve been more hit and miss as different artists are now being used, many of whom do not normally do gig posters. Some of these have worked really well, some not. Previously when it was mainly Ames, Munk, Klausen, Emek etc doing most of the posters, most of these artists had so much experience on gig posters there were more hits than misses as the artists know what works and what doesn’t work as well.
What worked well? I can't remember any of the new artists that made a grail yet...
There’s hardly any grails since 2016. Maybe the Rome and that’s about it.
But a few nicer ones - maybe Dan Mumford (EV London/Louisville), who is known for Fantasy prints. Bella Grace (PJ London) who is known for AMPs etc.
I thought the Evangeline Gallagher Oakland print fell well into the "nicer ones" category--from a new arrival in the concert poster world. Ames Philly "Dr. J" has grail potential....
Posters are getting weaker and weaker. They were very good for the LB tour, meh for Gigaton and DM tour
They’ve been more hit and miss as different artists are now being used, many of whom do not normally do gig posters. Some of these have worked really well, some not. Previously when it was mainly Ames, Munk, Klausen, Emek etc doing most of the posters, most of these artists had so much experience on gig posters there were more hits than misses as the artists know what works and what doesn’t work as well.
What worked well? I can't remember any of the new artists that made a grail yet...
There’s hardly any grails since 2016. Maybe the Rome and that’s about it.
But a few nicer ones - maybe Dan Mumford (EV London/Louisville), who is known for Fantasy prints. Bella Grace (PJ London) who is known for AMPs etc.
The Dr. J / Philly seems to have quite a following.
I won't be able to get down there until about 4:30. Think they'll still have night 2 poster and night 2 shirt left by the time I get there?
I got to outside merch yesterday at 5:45. 25 minutes later I was out with what I went in for. They had everything. Boards, posters, shirts, etc. Tomorrow night might be diffierent but the line moves fast. Especially if you know what you want and sizes.
I won't be able to get down there until about 4:30. Think they'll still have night 2 poster and night 2 shirt left by the time I get there?
I got to outside merch yesterday at 5:45. 25 minutes later I was out with what I went in for. They had everything. Boards, posters, shirts, etc. Tomorrow night might be diffierent but the line moves fast. Especially if you know what you want and sizes.
Sweet! I'm headed down shortly. Last night I got there when doors opened and got my stuff. I just hate carrying it around and keeping up with it during the show. Rather get it today and not have to fool with it tomorrow.
I got in the merch line by Gate 5 last night at 7pm. Waited about 20 minutes and managed to grab a skate deck. They had at least 5 left when I checked out, and I think they had everything else except for tokens and plates at that time. The line snaked around the front and side of the shop, but it moved fast.
I wasn't aware of this until today, but the I SAW PEARL JAM keychain says 2025 on it now. The one from last year says 2024. It's in small writing on the back. Makes total sense, but I hadn't originally planned to get another keychain since I had one from last year.
It's crazy that they didn't seem to make far more of the tokens for this tour given the popularity last go around. Those things cost what? 25 cents to make and can be sold for $5 at a 20x markup so not like 10c would be getting stuck with high priced inventory if they didn't move them. Answering my own question here but perhaps the band/tsurt justt like the exclusivity of the item and there being a hot buzz around it amongst the fans.
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I’d say 25 in line and it’s moving fast. Seems well stocked too.
Is it the same material from 2024?
Wow!!!
Damn I should have taken today off work. Will have to grab what I want tomorrow.
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