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Post by a1TheEnigma1a on Dec 26, 2008 21:19:39 GMT -5
Uh... I was close to getting a pic with him for free . I bet people on the day of this report did too, totally dumb.
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Post by Jay Peas 42 on Dec 26, 2008 22:04:17 GMT -5
Pfft. I wouldn't pay that. I merely payed $10 for a pic with Bobby Heenan and nothing to have my book signed and picture taken with Chris Jericho. HBK can keep his autographed stock photos. Jericho was promoting a book. Anyone promoting anything will often forgo the usual fees, as they want to you to buy the book, vote for the canidate, purchase the video game et al.
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Post by willywonka666 on Dec 26, 2008 23:30:07 GMT -5
The last WWE sponsored superstar I saw (Mickie James) didn't charge me anything
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Post by Dean-o on Dec 26, 2008 23:49:36 GMT -5
90 minute drive...hmm. I just bought myself the Winged Eagle belt as a Christmas gift for myself. Maybe I should take a road trip and meet my favorite wrestler of all time.
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Post by Mozenrath on Dec 26, 2008 23:50:48 GMT -5
Hair plugs aren't cheap, folks, have a heart.
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Post by Ash Kingston on Dec 26, 2008 23:53:43 GMT -5
Hair plugs aren't cheap, folks, have a heart. Y'know what would be awesome (in a "dude, what the hell" fashion)? If, at this photo signing, somebody gave Shawn a bottle of rogaine and said that they hoped this help him in his trying time of hair loss. Bonus points if that somebody was Eugene levels of special.
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Post by C2THAJ is a pretty princess on Dec 27, 2008 0:37:04 GMT -5
i really hope JBL is there collecting the money.
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Post by Hobby Drifter on Dec 27, 2008 1:18:50 GMT -5
Often this is done specifically to keep the crowds small. If they charged 5 or 10 dollars, everyone and his brother turns out for the thing. It's a pain in the ass for security and because of the sheer number of people, there are always going to be people turned away at the end of the signing. To make matters worse, because a long line is assured, people line up hours in advance. By charging such a high fee, only people who are willing to pay go to the thing.
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Post by stinger on Dec 27, 2008 1:51:26 GMT -5
Is it possible that the store that is holding this is responsible for some of the charges? I saw where someone said GNC charged $50 to meet Cena, but at a house show I went to he signed autographs for hundreds of fans for free afterword. Just saying, it may or may not be all Shawn's doing.
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Post by Mozenrath on Dec 27, 2008 3:03:39 GMT -5
Is it possible that the store that is holding this is responsible for some of the charges? I saw where someone said GNC charged $50 to meet Cena, but at a house show I went to he signed autographs for hundreds of fans for free afterword. Just saying, it may or may not be all Shawn's doing. That's true, maybe it's a condition of the place.
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Post by bretclark on Dec 27, 2008 5:00:11 GMT -5
Pass.
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Post by Chris the Bambikiller on Dec 27, 2008 7:06:34 GMT -5
If he really is broke, he'll sign anything for a buck. Just try haggling when JBL isn't looking.
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Post by C2THAJ is a pretty princess on Dec 27, 2008 7:09:28 GMT -5
If he really is broke, he'll sign anything for a buck. Just try haggling when JBL isn't looking. he may be broke but he isnt virgil
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Post by Ravishing Rob Rude on Dec 27, 2008 8:54:48 GMT -5
I'm a huge HBK mark. I have been a fan of his since his days in The Rockers. I also think I'm one of the few Canadians that have actually forgiven Shawn for the Montreal Screwjob. But there is no gotdang way I would pay $75 to get my picture taken with him.
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Post by salsashark on Dec 27, 2008 12:52:18 GMT -5
Anything above $10 for a photo/autograph is ridiculous, no matter if you are Hulk Hogan or Tom Brandi. It's a f***ing cheap picture and some ink. Instead of ripping off the fans who adore your work so much, find another way to make money while keeping your integrity.
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Post by Hulkshi Tanahashi on Dec 27, 2008 12:59:32 GMT -5
Isn't it obvious!? JBL jacked up the price because he now gets a percentage.
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Post by Dean-o on Dec 27, 2008 13:10:40 GMT -5
Often this is done specifically to keep the crowds small. If they charged 5 or 10 dollars, everyone and his brother turns out for the thing. It's a pain in the ass for security and because of the sheer number of people, there are always going to be people turned away at the end of the signing. To make matters worse, because a long line is assured, people line up hours in advance. By charging such a high fee, only people who are willing to pay go to the thing. I fully understand, but what about the little kids, or people who simply can't give $50 to $75 away for a simple handshake and autograph? In the fans eye's it makes the WWE and HBK look like money-hungry celebrities.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2008 13:13:13 GMT -5
So, when DX swiped Vince's briefcase full of money a couple of years ago - where's the money, Shawn?
Paying "three bills" for Raw tickets in England from Cryme Tyme was not the thing to do if you're hurting for money.
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Post by frankthefrowner on Dec 27, 2008 18:26:04 GMT -5
Its the store, ive been there multiple times and they have alot of generic sports stuff that isnt worth anything at ridiculous prices.
Im sure Shawn is getting a flat fee to sign autographs for a specified amount of time and they want their monies worth.
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Post by Dean-o on Dec 28, 2008 3:42:57 GMT -5
Any other 'crappers going? My friend and I decided to make the road trip tomorrow.
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