And we should have paid $500 because...

Ghoulish Delight · 06-27-2005, 02:18 PM

On Saturday, we fulfilled our LoT destiny and met Shag. We got up early, got to the park at opening, stood in line to purchase the set of 5 8x10 prints of the new "land" Shag paintings, then stood in line to get them autographed. It was great, he was really nice, let us take a picture with him. Much fun.

But here's my question...why the heck would people have paid to go to the event the night before? If I had paid, I'd be really pissed off. Every piece of merchandise was still in stock, including the LE stuff. Even at the end of the day, they were not sold out of anything. So access to LE merchandise clearly wasn't worth the price. And all we had to do was stand in line for an hour and we got to meet him and get autographs. What exactly is Disney thinking when they set something up like this? It's got to piss people off that they paid for essentially nothing.

€uroMeinke · 06-27-2005, 02:24 PM

Merchandise events are always a crap shoot - you do get first option to buy something, which sometimes pays off, sometimes doesn't. Disney though is usually good and making the event special in some way, so you pay for that experience. Also, there is usually some swag exclusive to the event - I believe for this one it was the autographed postcards of the event.

Not Afraid · 06-27-2005, 02:30 PM

The pics I've seen from the even looked amazing! They really did an outstanding job on the decor, food and music. They gave away lots of shag swag including postcards and tiles that seemed cool from the description, but I haven't see pics yet. I'm not sure I'd value the even at $500, but I can certainly see why people went and found it worth it. It seemed like a VERY Shaglalicious event.

Ghoulish Delight · 06-27-2005, 02:35 PM

Well, it's not as bad as I thought. I dug up the event info, and it was "only" $150. That's not toooooo outrageous, I suppose. The $400 option included park tickets and a hotel stay. I still think it a minor slap in the face to have the biggest draw (the artist signing) so readily available the next day. But hey, this is our first "big" merchandise purchase, well, ever, so what do I know.

Matterhorn Fan · 06-27-2005, 03:34 PM

Even I got a print signed, and I wasn't even there.

Moonliner · 06-27-2005, 03:41 PM

Damn, once again I'm as clueless as a baby seal. Would someone pull out a club and hit me over the head with a clue here? Shag?

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Ohh, Shag

Hangs head in shame and sneaks out the back of the room...

Ghoulish Delight · 06-27-2005, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

Damn, once again I'm as clueless as a baby seal. Would someone pull out a club and hit me over the head with a clue here? Shag?

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innerSpaceman · 06-27-2005, 05:44 PM

Ok, well, the descriptions I have read of the event make it seem worth $150, if you've got money to throw around a bit. Considering that, between Shag swag, three meals, and cocktails, I spent over $300 at the resort on the "free" Shag day ... I'd have to put myself in that category of throw-around, if I'd care to admit it to myself.

Cadaverous Pallor · 06-28-2005, 08:39 PM

No links???

Off I go to find it myself...

cstephens · 06-29-2005, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

No links???

Off I go to find it myself...

Here's something posted by someone on another board and this account was posted by someone on micechat.

06-27-2005, 02:18 PM	#1
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	And we should have paid $500 because... On Saturday, we fulfilled our LoT destiny and met Shag. We got up early, got to the park at opening, stood in line to purchase the set of 5 8x10 prints of the new "land" Shag paintings, then stood in line to get them autographed. It was great, he was really nice, let us take a picture with him. Much fun. But here's my question...why the heck would people have paid to go to the event the night before? If I had paid, I'd be really pissed off. Every piece of merchandise was still in stock, including the LE stuff. Even at the end of the day, they were not sold out of anything. So access to LE merchandise clearly wasn't worth the price. And all we had to do was stand in line for an hour and we got to meet him and get autographs. What exactly is Disney thinking when they set something up like this? It's got to piss people off that they paid for essentially nothing. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	Merchandise events are always a crap shoot - you do get first option to buy something, which sometimes pays off, sometimes doesn't. Disney though is usually good and making the event special in some way, so you pay for that experience. Also, there is usually some swag exclusive to the event - I believe for this one it was the autographed postcards of the event. __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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06-27-2005, 02:30 PM	#3
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	The pics I've seen from the even looked amazing! They really did an outstanding job on the decor, food and music. They gave away lots of shag swag including postcards and tiles that seemed cool from the description, but I haven't see pics yet. I'm not sure I'd value the even at $500, but I can certainly see why people went and found it worth it. It seemed like a VERY Shaglalicious event.
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06-27-2005, 02:35 PM	#4
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Well, it's not as bad as I thought. I dug up the event info, and it was "only" $150. That's not toooooo outrageous, I suppose. The $400 option included park tickets and a hotel stay. I still think it a minor slap in the face to have the biggest draw (the artist signing) so readily available the next day. But hey, this is our first "big" merchandise purchase, well, ever, so what do I know. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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06-27-2005, 03:34 PM	#5
Matterhorn Fan Double Agent Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Back East Posts: 2,071	Even I got a print signed, and I wasn't even there.
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Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Damn, once again I'm as clueless as a baby seal. Would someone pull out a club and hit me over the head with a clue here? Shag? <<Edited to Add>> Ohh, Shag Hangs head in shame and sneaks out the back of the room... __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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06-27-2005, 05:44 PM	#8
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Ok, well, the descriptions I have read of the event make it seem worth $150, if you've got money to throw around a bit. Considering that, between Shag swag, three meals, and cocktails, I spent over $300 at the resort on the "free" Shag day ... I'd have to put myself in that category of throw-around, if I'd care to admit it to myself.
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06-28-2005, 08:39 PM	#9
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	No links??? Off I go to find it myself... __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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