KeVo wrote:
The condom is a funny gimmick but the overpriced limited shirts and prints etc. are their new marketing strategy to squeeze every last penny from the fans as possible. If owning your own label leads you to become this money grabbing conglomerate then it is a sad day for this old fan and I will be very wary in the future on where my albums/gig money goes.
Every band / star etc ever has done this, it has always happend and always will happen. Anything a logo can get stuck on it will be (am amazed the boys aint done an Ipod skin). Its the way the world works.
http://acdc.officialmerchshop.com/produ ... fdd960c423
http://www.shopelvis.com/Product.aspx?c ... c=EPAM2251
Some people will pay over the odd`s for Prada bags etc when u can find the same on the markets for £5. There is a naughty feeling in treating yourself to something that is OTT, the money men know this & milk it - and et we still do it (including myself).
I dont like the thunder print - not for £300 so guess what - im not buying one. If it was £50-£100 i could "treat myself".Does it make me any less of a fan - i dont think so, i still got my ticket stubs from the 90`s cd`s tapes, memories etc.
Would i be envious of someone who had the thunder print? yup, same way as i envy ferrari owners.
The simple solution : You dont like at the price, you dont buy.
Im not having a pop, just relax and go with the flow