Info about tour merch

seeknpeace · #1 05-13-2003, 11:25 AM

I have done some checking and word has it from a reliable source that the merchandising has Jonathan Todd all over it. And, it is not likely to get much better. The tour books are possibly only promo pics, as well, with little content. This is information for you so that you can decide if you want to support the merchandise on the tour.

Most of the shirts are only promo pics with Fleetwood Mac on them, and are the same type of quality as the poster that was sent with the CD. And there are not size selections that will fit everyone, like the small person or the larger person. Also, why Rumours pics on shirts again? It is apparent that a new person is selling the merchandising this tour and one that does not know what the fan base wants, or expects.

Whatever you may think about him, I know for a fact that this is NOT Chris Nick's merch. Chris Nicks where are you and we need your merchandise.

Gypsy-Rhiannon · #2 05-13-2003, 11:59 AM

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Originally posted by seeknpeace
I have done some checking and word has it from a reliable source that the merchandising has Jonathan Todd all over it. And, it is not likely to get much better.

Well why doesn't this surprise me. My god does this man have a brain? It's like he enjoys screwing over the fans!

Pip

Gypsy-Rhiannon · #3 05-13-2003, 12:00 PM

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Originally posted by seeknpeace

Most of the shirts are only promo pics with Fleetwood Mac on them, and are the same type of quality as the poster that was sent with the CD. And there are not size selections that will fit everyone, like the small person or the larger person. Also, why Rumours pics on shirts again? It is apparent that a new person is selling the merchandising this tour and one that does not know what the fan base wants, or expects.

And this is dispite numerous threads over on Mick's board about what the fans really want from merchandise.... with the top item being TOURBOOK!

Pip

Gypsy-Rhiannon · #4 05-13-2003, 12:00 PM

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Originally posted by seeknpeace

Whatever you may think about him, I know for a fact that this is NOT Chris Nick's merch. Chris Nicks where are you and we need your merchandise.

CHRIS CHRIS CHRIS CHRIS! Save us from this madness!

Pip

gypsysara · #5 05-13-2003, 12:01 PM

Well I hope there will BE a tourbook, and feel bad for the fans who already saw them and wont get an opportunity to get one.

What??? The "Rumours Retro" design AGAIN???!!!

Gypsy-Rhiannon · #6 05-13-2003, 12:04 PM

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Originally posted by gypsysara
Well I hope there will BE a tourbook, and feel bad for the fans who already saw them and wont get an opportunity to get one.

Oh no doubt they will get the oppertunity to order it from the website for an extortionate price. Wonder what the shipping will be to the UK.... $80 like for the cd?

Pip

Sorcerer386 · #7 05-13-2003, 12:35 PM

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Originally posted by Gypsy-Rhiannon
Well why doesn't this surprise me. My god does this man have a brain? It's like he enjoys screwing over the fans!

Pip

Actually, he MUST have a brain. Look at the money he's packing in from us fans because he KNOWS we're too impulsive. Hell, I paid $35 for a Say You Will t-shirt that was printed on a Hanes shirt. Why? I'll never know. And I was upset there was not a poster or tourbook...that's what I WANTED to buy. You can call this man a phony, a scrooge, a con-artist, etc., but I would stay away from attempting to insult his intelligence. You NEED a brain to deceive as many people as he has how many times over again?

Gypsy-Rhiannon · #8 05-13-2003, 12:39 PM

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Originally posted by Sorcerer386
Actually, he MUST have a brain. Look at the money he's packing in from us fans because he KNOWS we're too impulsive. Hell, I paid $35 for a Say You Will t-shirt that was printed on a Hanes shirt. Why? I'll never know. And I was upset there was not a poster or tourbook...that's what I WANTED to buy. You can call this man a phony, a scrooge, a con-artist, etc., but I would stay away from attempting to insult his intelligence. You NEED a brain to deceive as many people as he has how many times over again?

Fair point

Pip

seeknpeace · #9 05-13-2003, 12:40 PM

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Hell, I paid $35 for a Say You Will t-shirt that was printed on a Hanes shirt.

I have heard that they are shrinking really badly...did you wash yours yet? And, can you guys comment on that? What about the quality? I have heard that it is disappointing.

Sorcerer386 · #10 05-13-2003, 12:56 PM

Actually, that's why I wasn't going to buy a shirt. My tour shirts always shrink. TISL did badly...and I mean, I'm pretty skinny and bought a LARGE and after drying, the TISL shirt is pretty tight on me. Yet, I have an EXTRA LARGE Street Angel shirt on now (which I sleep in) because even after washing and drying, it's huge! My best advice, since I work in a clothing store that has shirts that shrink beyond recognition, is to wash it in cold water and DON'T dry it. Hang dry it, then put it in the dryer on medium or low heat in order to get the wrinkles out and to soften the fabric. But I just know these shirts WILL shrink, so be careful.

gypsysara · #11 05-13-2003, 01:06 PM

Id agree - in order to preserve shirts more, dont dry them in the dryer but hang-dry them. In sensitive cases, handwashing is good too.

Hanes shirts SUCK!

They DO know how to rip us off... charging a lot of $$ for what appears to be cheap merchandise... but then, the "one in question" has little to no morals so Im not surprised.

I posted a zillion frownie faces and LOL the Ledge said "not so fast... not so many frownies!"...

I was GOING to post - Can I FROWN any more? LOL!

Miranda · #12 05-13-2003, 01:16 PM

Thanks for looking into it. I suspect you're right. People I talked to who already went to shows are guessing that somebody new is selling the merchandise. I wouldn't be surprised if most tour related souvieers show up for sale at the fan club site for a pretty penny. If he can't unload it on the tour I'm sure he thinks the ever willing fan club people will snatch it all up at any price. I'm not sure I'd call him smart...shrewd maybe...smart? Let's wait and see.

seeknpeace · #13 05-13-2003, 01:43 PM

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I'm not sure I'd call him smart...shrewd maybe...smart? Let's wait and see.

I agree with that totally. And, I understand that the merch is NOT moving well at the shows, which would be more reason to hoist it on the fan club maybe?

Gypsy-Rhiannon · #14 05-13-2003, 01:47 PM

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Originally posted by seeknpeace
I agree with that totally. And, I understand that the merch is moving well at the shows, which would be more reason to hoist it on the fan club maybe?

And when the stuff becomes available everyone will be desperate to snare a tourbook

Pip

Miranda · #15 05-13-2003, 01:50 PM

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Originally posted by seeknpeace

I understand that the merch is moving well

It is? I heard it wasn't moving.

But that was only from one person who was at the third show.