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QUOTE (Syrinx @ Feb 17 2011, 02:08 PM) Rusher - where have I misread a thread?? if you have been on this forum for a few years you would have seen that any attempt to do business or to draw attention to auctions is frowned upon by a lot of people, regardless of price asked. It somehow sullies this board. And there is a real resentment among many when someone asks a high price for something they own. Like that should really bother you. All I am saying is I would prefer a seperate site, where there would be no backlash and the sole interest would be to buy, sell or trade. Yes, you're right. Once I have been on these boards as long as you have I will have gained the profound wisdom of how message boards work. It's a lofty goal, but I will try. And really, you talk in circles. You say in the other thread "why does anyone get uptight when they see someone selling something for a high price? It is a free world." That really doesn't jive with your post here, does it? And I agree with your last sentence. Never once did I or anyone else in the other thread even hint that such a board should not be created. Why do you and Rummut keep inferring that one of us did?

QUOTE (usb_connector @ Feb 16 2011, 03:02 PM) You took my quote out of context. I specified THOSE autographs were overpriced. I support a site dedicated to Rush memerobilia and I would understand the high prices for items that are extremely rare, but sendind an item to a venue will get it back signed by the three band members provided they get them during this tour. That's what I've been trying to tell Syrinx and Rummut all along. Those comments (not complaints) were just about that auction in particular. And for some reason, those 2 are very sensitive about people commenting on the auction. BTW - no one says anything against having a Rush memorabilia section, for trade and/or sale. I have no idea where they're reading that. I for one think that's a great idea for everybody.

QUOTE (Syrinx @ Feb 16 2011, 01:38 PM) Check out the thread "My Rush autographs on Ebay" and you will see how people feel about doing business on this site. It should be a separate site altogether. Yes, please read that thread and see if anyone anywhere says people should not be allowed to sell Rush items. Way to completely misread a thread and then complain about it in another one. Sorry RushChick10. Don't mean to clutter your thread. Just don't want you to be misled by Syrinx.

Just so everyone knows, my original post was meant to be on the humorous side. I guess it didn't come across like that. I realize that having fans pick songs on the spot for Rush to perform is not realistic. Sorry that the post elicited more serious replies than anticipated.

QUOTE (ReflectedLight @ Feb 7 2011, 05:07 PM) QUOTE (rusher @ Feb 7 2011, 04:45 PM) Spinning Wheel But what if it keeps landing on Faithless?? when the song is played you take it off the wheel. i'm willing to take a chance. More of a rhetorical question, but stating the obvious I guess can't hurt.

Spinning Wheel But what if it keeps landing on Faithless??

If you have an iPhone, there is a way to make a ringtone for free through itunes, using songs already in your library.

QUOTE (Smokin'Lebanon @ Jan 18 2011, 02:50 PM) QUOTE (rusher @ Jan 18 2011, 01:19 PM)QUOTE (Smokin'Lebanon @ Jan 17 2011, 02:56 PM) QUOTE (CMWriter @ Jan 17 2011, 01:10 PM) QUOTE (Smokin'Lebanon @ Jan 17 2011, 08:52 AM) ...Have any fans had much luck meeting the band at the hotel and is Neil still touring on his motorbike ?. I'm hoping to see them after the Newcastle gig. Em.. I've never tried this, but I don't think it's a very good idea. That might come off as a little bit stalker-ish.. I cannot see any harm done if you know the band are staying there. It's not like you are sneaking about the hotel trying to find which room they are staying in. Very much like waiting at the stage door after a show. The difference being every one waits there, and only a few people make the journey to the hotel. I was very lucky to see Heaven & Hell (Black Sabbath) on the last 2007 UK tour before Ronnie took bad. One of the road crew gave me a tipp off to what hotel they were staying in. After a short wait of 30 mins all the band showed up and signed all my tour books etc. Geezers nephew, who is his PA. He went one better and came out with a bunch of guitar picks for the fans. It's such a shame that Ronnie is no longer with us. He was such a lovely friendly guy. It's been hammered to death on these boards - but Neil hates it when fans seek him out after a show. Freaks him out (and rightfully so). Don't try to follow his bus (or bike) as you will get a word or two from his crew. What makes you think that i'd be interested to follow Neil on his bike. All i wanted to know was if he still does the touring on his bike. If he doesn't he'd more then likely be with the band instead of being on a separate bus etc. I don't think Neil would turn to stone when asked if he could sign my copy of Ghost Rider. He may stay away from the fans but i'm sure if he was asked nicely to sign something he would be humble and do so. He does meet and greets so he must find time to be sociable with the fans. Your making him out to be some kind of sad loner. Seriously? 1) If you ask if anyone has met the band at the hotel and then ask if Neil still tours on his bike in the same sentence, then it's not a big leap at all to infer that your intentions are similar. 2) I'm sure Neil would sign your book if you had the chance to ask him. The issue is - would you have the chance to? The way he goes about the tours purposely limits these encounters. Try reading one of his books and you might learn how he feels about interactions with the fans. 3) Neil does NOT do meet and greets (at least not anymore). That is pretty common knowledge. 4) I never said Neil was a loner. You really should make an effort to learn more about his ways with fans before you make your comments. I'm sure he doesn't mind controlled, planned events with fans (e.g. charity events and such). But chance encounters, that's a different story.

QUOTE (Smokin'Lebanon @ Jan 17 2011, 02:56 PM) QUOTE (CMWriter @ Jan 17 2011, 01:10 PM) QUOTE (Smokin'Lebanon @ Jan 17 2011, 08:52 AM) ...Have any fans had much luck meeting the band at the hotel and is Neil still touring on his motorbike ?. I'm hoping to see them after the Newcastle gig. Em.. I've never tried this, but I don't think it's a very good idea. That might come off as a little bit stalker-ish.. I cannot see any harm done if you know the band are staying there. It's not like you are sneaking about the hotel trying to find which room they are staying in. Very much like waiting at the stage door after a show. The difference being every one waits there, and only a few people make the journey to the hotel. I was very lucky to see Heaven & Hell (Black Sabbath) on the last 2007 UK tour before Ronnie took bad. One of the road crew gave me a tipp off to what hotel they were staying in. After a short wait of 30 mins all the band showed up and signed all my tour books etc. Geezers nephew, who is his PA. He went one better and came out with a bunch of guitar picks for the fans. It's such a shame that Ronnie is no longer with us. He was such a lovely friendly guy. It's been hammered to death on these boards - but Neil hates it when fans seek him out after a show. Freaks him out (and rightfully so). Don't try to follow his bus (or bike) as you will get a word or two from his crew.

QUOTE (MarKo @ Jan 5 2011, 08:13 PM) There does seem to be some kind of history there...but a fight in a bar ?! Surely not? I cannot imagine Geddy getting into a bar brawl. That would be some sight. And stop calling me Shirley!!

Anyone who sends money to an individual person before receiving the product that is not through a legit market (eBay, Amazon, stubhub and such) is just asking to be taken. Especially on Craigslist.

QUOTE (Janie @ Sep 29 2010, 12:17 PM) http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo228/LifesonPics/Picture1861.jpg I also have my signed MP album cover framed too and hanging next to the tour books. Man, those tour books look awesome. It would be cool to have all the tour books put up and framed. Sort of like a museum.

And he posted this a couple of days before creating this thread: "MSG $198 PER TIX (16 row & back) RIDICULOUS!!! " But I guess 12 rows closer is worth another $400. Strange indeed.

QUOTE (TheBluePhoenix @ Dec 9 2010, 11:53 AM) QUOTE (Digital Man @ Dec 9 2010, 11:19 AM)QUOTE (GhostGirl @ Dec 9 2010, 10:51 AM) I'm more than a little uncomfortable about someone using this forum to sell a ticket that is marked up THAT much. I agree, we let people post ticket sales here but it's always been at face value (plus fees sometimes). I realize the seller has been a member for a while and doesn't seem to be a broker. Letting this stay seems as if we are condoning the scalping of tickets. We don't allow people to sell bootlegs or distribute songs or cd's to each other. This is the same thing IMO. I sure some see it as the same but it's not the same. The difference is that selling bootlegs is illegal and reselling tickets at a profit is legal. I would sell an extra ticket to a personal friend for what I paid for it. If they don't want it then it goes on eBay to the highest bidder. But when you set the starting price at $600, there's not much bidding to be done.