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1. 
   poorplaces
   (97 Posts)

   The last show I am seeing this year needs merch help. I'm seeing them three times in October, it's the last show, so we'll have seen them twice already and we'd be able to hear the show, but we don't want to work it, if it isn't really worth it . Are there any perks?

   Posted 3 years ago on September 10, 2008    LINK
2. 
   tornado
   (271 Posts)

   I think it can be a lot of fun, especially talking to people who aren't that familiar with the band cause you can totally talk them up & advise them on which CD(s) they should buy. If the merch area is separate from the stage area of the venue it can kinda suck because you can't really see the show, but not a lot of people buy merch DURING the show so you can always go stand in the doorway between the two areas or something... & you would definitely be able to still HEAR the show =) & you get in free, so that's always a perk

   -colleen-

   Posted 3 years ago on September 12, 2008    LINK
3. 
   sarah
   (285 Posts)

   do itttt! i love working merch. for real. and jessica kicks ass, so it's fun to help her out.

   something dies when you grow older, but you do the best you can

   Posted 3 years ago on September 12, 2008    LINK
4. 
   SetListGuy
   (183 Posts)

   the only problem about helpin with merch is just that...u dont really get to see the show....im spoiled ive always been front row lol

   -Jim

   Posted 3 years ago on September 13, 2008    LINK
5. 
   poorplaces
   (97 Posts)

   Hmmm. We already bought the tickets :\.
   Not that that really matters, but...I guess I'll have to think about it!

   Posted 3 years ago on September 13, 2008    LINK
6. 
   eliseyac
   (418 Posts)

   if you're already seeing 2 shows up front- i would say you should sell merch for the last one. the guys really appreciate it and jess is great. the last couple shows i went to, i've sold merch with my friend Sara but this tour we're taking a break and are gonna get up front for all of them.

   but then again, if you care more about seeing every second of the show, maybe you should pass. it CAN get crazy at the table depending on the size of the crowd and you don't want to be disappointed.

   -elise

   Posted 3 years ago on September 13, 2008    LINK
7. 
   caseyyy
   (69 Posts)

   i've worked merch twice - including one that jessica wasn't at where we actually talked boots into moving the table closer to the room, so we could see the show...it all depends on the venue and the size of the crowd, but working merch is really fun!

   Posted 3 years ago on September 13, 2008    LINK
8. 
   sdonovan
   (159 Posts)

   I agree with everything that has been said. I just finished selling merch last week and it was a blast. You get to enjoy the show in an entirely different way. Plus, you get the excitement of meeting people who are learning about the band for the first time and giving them suggestions for Cd's and shirts. But I would say that you need to have a mix of merch and front row experience. We were only going to do merch and then we ended up adding 2 shows so that we could get the full experience this week and it made us appreciate it even more. You realize how amazing Jessica is at her job. She has so much to do and any help you can give her is so worth it.

   Sarah

   Posted 3 years ago on September 15, 2008    LINK
9. 
   sarah
   (285 Posts)

   i went to stubb's the other day, and saw the way they set up the merch. it's in another room. i guess now i just might need to make the trek to house of blues...

   something dies when you grow older, but you do the best you can

   Posted 3 years ago on September 15, 2008    LINK
10. 
    tornado
    (271 Posts)

    haha well you've got to keep the balance.... helping out & rocking out. they both need to be done

    -colleen-

    Posted 3 years ago on September 15, 2008    LINK
11. 
    manda90
    (187 Posts)

    i helped out jessica for a tiny bit, and it was hectic, but was a lot of fun and a cool experience to have!

    i got a young heart & i dont wanna get old!!!

    Posted 3 years ago on September 17, 2008    LINK
12. 
    ams484
    (183 Posts)

    i've been listening to the sixers for such a long time and i've seen enough shows to where i almost prefer to sell merch because i can get a feel of what it takes to make the show go smoothly. jessica is great to work with because she's so organized, and it's definitely a great thing to help the guys out where they really need it. i love being able to make sound recommendations to new fans and also answer any questions people have about the band in general. you also get to talk to people that have the same taste in music as you... i tend to see a lot of matt nathanson shirts at the shows, and it's always great to chat with the people that wear them.

    -amanda

    Posted 3 years ago on September 24, 2008    LINK

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