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Which is why my closet is absolutely packed full of (metal) band t-shirts.

I want to support the artists, so i usually get one if I liked the show, but sometimes I wish they would get more creative with merch options. I know there's an upfront cost and focusing on t-shirts is a pretty safe option. But I just love it when they get creative with patches, stickers, hip flasks, rings, belt buckles, skulls, necklaces, booty shorts, all kinds of stuff.

It may be a little bit odd, since I usually don't like obvious branding and advertising, but doing something different will absolutely make me consider buying more merch.



Why don't you just give the band the money directly instead of buying something?


I sometimes do, if they have a Patreon or GoFundMe or something.

But it feels sort of condescending to just hand them money at a show.


Yup a lot of them don't like it but anyone worth your time is happy for you to buy em a beer!


That's a better idea!

Though I think a lot of places around here have a beer allowance for performers. I'll give it a go, though :-)


Yeah they do here too but its never enough!




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