if you got some money left ... you know my birthday's coming up ...

[Monstro]

Opening price was £19.99

[Deb]

The sad truth is there's those that want to give in this world and those that want to take. I know which side i'm firmly on, thankfully...

I'd rather be me and poor than the alternatives and rich

[AndyK]

Originally Posted by Monstro

Opening price was £19.99

Profiteering then!

[RadioMaster]

Originally Posted by AndyK

I don't know what the opening bid was set to on this auction, did anyone notice? As that has a bearing on how much the seller was blatantly profiteering here (was the starting price high?) or were they merely trying to clear some stuff that they didn't want anymore? (Was the starting proce 99p plus postage?).

20 Pounds.

edit: sorry, too late.

[LucyK!]

Originally Posted by RadioMaster

As this has been mentioned by several people:
I dont really see the problem with this...
You have something you dont want - you sell it on ebay. What does it matter how much (or if) the seller payed for it originally?

Lot's of people make a living through selling stuff on ebay, and IMO there's nothing immoral with that.

Of course, the thing would be different if (as Debbie says) the person aquired them from John just to make money with them.

lol I'm agreeing with you RJ (I just don't think I'm voicing it very well as my brain's on it's arse at the minute)...I don't have any issue at all with people selling things that they aquired for free, as I said when quoting Meatgrl's post. I don't care if people are selling things they got for free,I'm just saying that as an Ebay buyer I tend not to buy those things

[The Flying Mouse]

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.

Quoted for truth

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

[mszee]

BTW...as I was reading Neil's post...and before that - Andy's...something came to my mind...did it occur to any one of you that these musicians might be giving out this memorabilia as "tips" so to speak to people who work events?

It is very popular in America to tip just about anybody for their services...maybe giving something to a stage hand is a token of appreciation that artist hopes can be turned into more than $5.- they would give them otherwise?

[Deb]

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.

I only said I wouldn't sell them, I've gave many many water bottles, plectrums, setlists and drumsticks (To name but a few) away to worthy causes. I know i'm not the only one either. We just don't all feel the need to start threads and databases to show people we've done it

[QUOTE]

Originally Posted by mszee

BTW...as I was reading Neil's post...and before that - Andy's...something came to my mind...did it occur to any one of you that these musicians might be giving out this memorabilia as "tips" so to speak to people who work events?

It is very popular in America to tip just about anybody for their services...maybe giving something to a stage hand is a token of appreciation that artist hopes can be turned into more than $5.- they would give them otherwise?

This didn't happen in this case