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Originally Posted by RadioMaster
You'd have to see the point of view of other people though. Most of us are usually close to the stage, and so have a chance of catching something from the band. But that's probably just about 100 out of 10000 people. That means 99% of all Meat Loaf concert goers will never have the chance to get drumsticks, picks, etc from the band. So it's understandable for a fan, who goes to many concerts, but might not be lucky enough to save himself/herself a spot in the first few rows, to try and get the concert memorablilia some other way.
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I've been to one or two shows now, and generally have pretty good seats, but i've never been lucky enough to catch a single pleckie or drumstick thrown by a member of the band.
The one thing I HAVE been lucky enough to swipe is one of Meat's water bottles
I DO have one Meat Loaf pleckie, and that came from e bay.
If that person hadn't been willing to sell I wouldn't have one, and going by my record so far, I wouldn't hold out much hope
I agree completely that there is something that sticks in the gullet about people who obtain things purely to make a profit, but rightly or wrongly, many times these are the people one must deal with if you wish to own a particular piece like this.
Looking at the sellers feedback, I see that other items they have sold include........
DOLLY PARTON CREW T-SHIRT (#150277535994)
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND ESTREET BAND CONCERT CREW T-SHIRT (#150266813089)
DOLLY PARTON CONCERT CREW T-SHIRT 2008 XL (#15026590463
KYLIE MINOGUE CONCERT CREW T-SHIRT 2008 XL (#150266816129)
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND ESTREET BAND CONCERT CREW T-SHIRT (#150266812692)
KYLIE MINOGUE CONCERT CREW T-SHIRT 2008 XL (#150266810313)
plecturm from take that tour (#150250432251)
This certainly would indicate that the seller is indeed someone who works many musical events and has acquired some sought after music memorabilia (and a Take That pleckie
)
Now perhaps this person gets stuff from every show they do to make a few quid from the fans, or perhaps this is their personal collection of souvenirs from gigs they have worked that they are having to sell because of the credit crunch.
Either way, they are a rare source from which to obtain much sought after items.
A few people have said that they have many picks/drum sticks etc, and that they would never part with them.
Got to say I agree with them and wouldn't be in a rush to let them go myself
But if they don't come from YOU.
And they can't be obtained at A SHOW (unless you are VERY lucky)
then these are the only place fans can obtain them from.
BTW, I completely salute John for coming up with the charity auction every month
.
Hopefully this will allow everyone the chance to own own the pieces they want without breaking the bank, and all in a good cause too