Is Band Merch Too Expensive?

OPAL IN SKY socials

[Maxiamaru]

I remember bringing $40 to a show so I could get a TShirt and a beer. Now I bring $80 for a TShirt and parking

[M._.cxbain]

That "what?-" At the end made me giggle lmao

[MandaRenegade]

How am I not surprised you had a swoopy, "flick your head to the side" shag cut at one point 😂😂😂

[HariSeldon]

Bonus points for showing the TARDIS with the mention of time travel.

[PlebPhurgusson]

Meanwhile ticketmaster chokes out any venue that isn't theirs 😢

[HaynesEllis]

That’s why I only buy smaller band merch now. Cheaper and you support them more than if their labels and venues are taking a cut.

[Bat_Biologist]

I had no idea venues took cuts from the merch sales! That's a bunch of crap!!!

[VenomousXpunkoRandy]

If you want to buy expensive merch save up or buy older bands merch its cheaper (ex, Metallica or AC/DC) or DIY create any kind of band’s merch you want! Just important to show love and support to your favourite band 🫶

[DGmmnLm]

It’s the same with ticket prices for concerts also. Theres big money going around and it ain’t going to the bands.

[corpseflowerbaby]

I don't mind paying more if I know it helps the bands I love.

[JoyHoward-glkj]

I’m too broke for official band shirts so the only ones I have are thrifted or were given to me 😅
I’m pretty decent at painting though so that’s where half of my shirts come from

[BearlyAiden]

Most bands dont even break even. Touring is usually not profitable

[roadkillpotato]

Where i live concert T-shirts used to be $45 and now they are $50. Its absolutely insane.

[TheNecromanerXIII]

I spent more than $200 at a Powerwolf concert (first US tour!) on merch alone



Worth

[lewiscrowder]

Is no one gonna talk about the fact that his microphone is a crow

[Vdr]

Went to a concert no too long ago. 150 bucks CAD for a bunnyhug. Got a sweater for 100 bucks CAD. Its a good sweater and supports a good punk band. But damn did I think twice.

[taylorhamaker]

I recently bought an opal in sky shirt for 26$ US. Thank you for not overcharging for your merch. Good music and good merch. Suspiciously reasonable. 😊

[Bee_makes_art]

The fact that the only thing you’d think about is the mustache is the funniest thing to me😭

[vermiculos]

You’re guys’s merch is something I was willing to pay for and now it’s my favorite thing to wear

[shadowstar]

short answer just after reading title: YES