PuppetKing2112 Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 I've heard stories on here on the past few tours about people mailing things to the venue a little before the show and getting them sent back a few weeks later signed by the band. I have a poster I want to get signed and so I was thinking about doing that this tour. I was wondering if anybody who has experience with this could break down the process, how far in advance we should send items in, what we need to send with it, etc. I'm sure a lot of other people would like to know this too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaldad Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 I sent a book 1 week before the show. send it to the address of the venue ATT. Rush . I got it back 1 week after the show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LakesideMaiden Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 (edited) I got a tourbook signed - after sending a t-shirt lol They didn't sign the t-shirt, but sent it back to me along with a signed S&A Live Tourbook. (edit - forgot to say how far in advance and how long it took lol) I sent it in about a week and a half beforehand -to Liam Birt's attention - and received it about a week after the show. I'm not sure how easy the poster would be to get signed unless you damage the posted by folding it and sending it in - because you have to send a self-addressed, stamped return package along with what you're sending to be signed - so a poster tube would be out Edited May 17, 2010 by LakesideMaiden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MULTIPLIED REACTION Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 (edited) Sent Ghost Rider out a week before a show. Got it back a couple of weeks later. Edited May 17, 2010 by MULTIPLIED REACTION Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForceTen Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Would sending in an album (Archives) work? Have to figure out how to package that one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LakesideMaiden Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 QUOTE (ForceTen @ May 17 2010, 03:48 PM) Would sending in an album (Archives) work? Have to figure out how to package that one... not sure - if you mailed it in an envelope with a return envelope you risk bending or breaking the LP. You could package it with stiff cardboard inserts and request that they reuse them when they send it back - and run the risk if they don't... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgeddy05 Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 more info here: http://www.therushforum.com/index.php?showtopic=55352 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForceTen Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 QUOTE (LakesideMaiden @ May 17 2010, 03:01 PM) QUOTE (ForceTen @ May 17 2010, 03:48 PM) Would sending in an album (Archives) work? Have to figure out how to package that one... not sure - if you mailed it in an envelope with a return envelope you risk bending or breaking the LP. You could package it with stiff cardboard inserts and request that they reuse them when they send it back - and run the risk if they don't... Thanks. I wouldn't send the records themselves, just the cover. Or, maybe I would. I dunno. I paid $2.50 for it a couple of years ago so it's not a financial hardship if it gets lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarkus406 Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 QUOTE (ForceTen @ May 17 2010, 07:25 PM) QUOTE (LakesideMaiden @ May 17 2010, 03:01 PM) QUOTE (ForceTen @ May 17 2010, 03:48 PM) Would sending in an album (Archives) work? Have to figure out how to package that one... not sure - if you mailed it in an envelope with a return envelope you risk bending or breaking the LP. You could package it with stiff cardboard inserts and request that they reuse them when they send it back - and run the risk if they don't... Thanks. I wouldn't send the records themselves, just the cover. Or, maybe I would. I dunno. I paid $2.50 for it a couple of years ago so it's not a financial hardship if it gets lost. Well it would probably make for a much lighter package if you take the record out before mailing it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuppetKing2112 Posted May 18, 2010 Author Share Posted May 18, 2010 So I guess it wouldn't be very practical to send a poster. I have an extra copy of ATWAS on vinyl so I might just send the sleeve for that, and buy one of those LP frames for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LakesideMaiden Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 QUOTE (PuppetKing2112 @ May 17 2010, 10:31 PM) So I guess it wouldn't be very practical to send a poster. I have an extra copy of ATWAS on vinyl so I might just send the sleeve for that, and buy one of those LP frames for it. They're fairly inexpensive for a decent one - I think $10 or $12 at AC Moore. We have a bunch of Rush albums framed on our wall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew28 Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 QUOTE (ForceTen @ May 17 2010, 02:48 PM) Would sending in an album (Archives) work? Have to figure out how to package that one... I got 2112 signed through this method; so yes, you can get an album signed (they even sent back the silver sharpie I sent w/the album. Just find 2 oversized padded envelopes (one to send to them; one for them to send back) and put the album inside to sign. Make sure you send it to the arena with big print that says: Attention: Liam Birt, Rush Tour Manager and be sure to put plenty of postage on your return envelope (along with your address). I wouldn't send anything too valuable (in terms of money or sentimental value) in case someone at the arena is less than honest. I have yet to see my R30 Tour book back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew28 Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 QUOTE (LakesideMaiden @ May 17 2010, 11:48 PM) QUOTE (PuppetKing2112 @ May 17 2010, 10:31 PM) So I guess it wouldn't be very practical to send a poster. I have an extra copy of ATWAS on vinyl so I might just send the sleeve for that, and buy one of those LP frames for it. They're fairly inexpensive for a decent one - I think $10 or $12 at AC Moore. We have a bunch of Rush albums framed on our wall Target and Walmart have them too, for around $10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axeshredder Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Thank you for the information!!! I just mailed out my 2010 Tour book to MSG, NY 10 days before show $5 of stamps on self addressed padded envelope total cost 10 for envelopes 10 for stamps 20 for TM Tour 2010 book $1.75 silver sharpie sent a nice letter congratulating them on their recent recognition, thanked them for a lifetime of inspiration and asked them to Sign "BIG" because i cant stop thinking that way!.. Thanks again for providing me with the right information...and have fingers crossed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHian62 Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 I'm sending my original Moving Pictrures Guitar book to the Baltimore show April 22- keeping my fingers crossed Been a fan since 1975!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonfrippy Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 My friend just called Baltimore; the woman who answered said if she received any mail for an artist she would send it back. I'm not sure if Baltimore is a good venue for signings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHian62 Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Please let us know where a good venue is to send things. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thizzellewashington Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 (edited) Just bought a silver Sharpie and two oversized padded envelopes for a total of $5. The Sharpie is taped to a piece of paper with a little note thanking them for the music and inspiration, and it's all ready to go with my Moving Pictures LP sleeve. What's a good amount of postage to put on the envelopes? Edited April 2, 2011 by thizzellewashington Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good,bad,andrush Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 For those of you with books, where did the member sign? On the inside flap, or the first page? I want to leave a written thank you for them, and I want to be sure they see it. It won't be a large one, but a meaningful one nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaminbenb Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 OK, I'm giving it a shot...just set up the envelopes with my Hemispheres album cover in it. I'll post any pictures if I get it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonfrippy Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 QUOTE (RUSHian62 @ Apr 1 2011, 03:31 PM)Please let us know where a good venue is to send things. Thanks! I was going to send something to Baltimore but after the phone call now I have to think of another place. I am not familiar with the venues on this tour (last summer at Bristow, VA I had something signed and got it back, no problem). I might wait until the 2nd leg in June for the New Orleans (my hometown) show and hope I'm lucky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmdyyz Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 if your swag is over 13oz. someone(a roadie, security has to take to the post office or it will be returned to venue or lost if mailed in a mailbox solution only UPS or Fed-x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axeshredder Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 QUOTE (jmdyyz @ Apr 4 2011, 02:36 PM) if your swag is over 13oz. someone(a roadie, security has to take to the post office or it will be returned to venue or lost if mailed in a mailbox solution only UPS or Fed-x if your swag is over 13 0z...put it on a diet my mag and envelopes sharpie weighed 9 oz..probably the same a record sleeve...dont send record Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetaxe&saw Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I'm printing off the 13 pages of"I'm not supporting Rush financially anymore" and posting it to Dublin.....with a note that starts "Deer Alice, Kneel & Freddie..." They'll sign it for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axeshredder Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 QUOTE (Hatchetaxe&saw @ Apr 4 2011, 04:11 PM) I'm printing off the 13 pages of"I'm not supporting Rush financially anymore" and posting it to Dublin.....with a note that starts "Deer Alice, Kneel & Freddie..." They'll sign it for sure. hahaha...awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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