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[–] scytale@lemm.ee 31 points 2 days ago (1 children)

It's why I make it a point to buy merch when I see a band I like on tour. They probably earn more from it than the actual tour itself.

[–] jonne@infosec.pub 27 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Venues are taking a cut of that as well now in some cases. It's disgusting honestly.

[–] Dupree878@lemmy.world 11 points 2 days ago

I went with a date to see Tori Amos last year and the merch was stupidly expensive (even for concert merch) and the woman told us to order online because the venue was taking ½ of merch so everything was double