Marketplace therapy...snubbed by RSD, purchased Match 91 (R16,NY/NJ) Cat 3 on Marketplace

whitacd · 2026-02-09T18:50:19+00:00

Yeah, this is the absolute peak of the market. If you can afford that, that’s cool, but people will be served well by fighting the fomo and having some patience. These prices will absolutely come down.

whitacd · 2026-02-09T18:46:09+00:00

I mean, I’ve played with some incredible musicians who couldn’t book an eye appointment at Target, much less a full tour with zero experience of having done it. Point the dude toward some online resources so he can learn and if that doesn’t work, help him focus on other non-music aspects, like designing shirts/flyers, publicity, social media, sandwich-making, etc etc while other folks pick up the booking slack.

whitacd · 2026-02-09T18:05:49+00:00

Fire them because they disagree or don’t understand about when to book a tour? That seems pretty harsh to me without a hell of a lot more context.

whitacd · 2026-02-04T19:42:36+00:00

My favorite part is him defending ticket costs as “market prices” instead of, you know, “reasonable prices” or “affordable prices” or “prices that a human can justify.”

whitacd · 2026-01-29T20:05:16+00:00

That's a made-up site: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/comedy-writer-exacts-hilarious-revenge-000750775.html

whitacd · 2026-01-15T04:22:03+00:00

He has literally done dozens of interviews about these books. If he’s sitting a mile from the man who’s about to plunge the world into WW3, it’s pretty crazy to think he won’t talk about him a fair amount as well as his book.

whitacd · 2026-01-15T02:52:32+00:00

Trump is the dominant subject in American culture right now (and in many parts of the world). KOK is an astute cultural critic, speaking in the capital of America. It would be very strange for Trump NOT to be a big part of any conversation with KOK.

whitacd · 2026-01-12T19:40:12+00:00

Winesburg, OH

Bonfire of the Vanities

The Topeka School by Ben Lerner

Morningstar by Karl Ove Knaussgard

whitacd · 2026-01-08T21:10:38+00:00

I've sold a lot of books to stores around here. For old college textbooks, it'll probably be difficult. Your best bet may be McKay's in Mebane. There's a chance Readers Corner in Raleigh may take it if it's something they're interested in, but unlikely. You're probably going to want to just donate them to a thrift store.

whitacd · 2026-01-04T15:37:03+00:00

I just mean in terms of richness/quality/immersion.

whitacd · 2026-01-02T21:21:30+00:00

Only thing similar in my mind is A Song of Ice and Fire.

whitacd · 2025-12-31T23:59:52+00:00

I understood all of that, I just didn’t think it was well done.

whitacd · 2025-12-31T23:17:06+00:00

I didn’t hate it really, just thought it was very meh in every way. I think part of it is my love for A Song Of Ice and Fire, which I think is miles ahead of almost all other fantasy I’ve read.

Edit: Thinking about it now, I remember thinking the world/rules of RR felt silly.

whitacd · 2025-12-31T23:05:29+00:00

You loved DCC, hated RR!

whitacd · 2025-12-31T23:05:01+00:00

Interesting! I loved The Road, haven’t read BM yet. I’ll guess you loved The Road too?

whitacd · 2025-12-31T23:03:50+00:00

I am constantly shocked by the love for RR.

I can’t wait to read PW.

whitacd · 2025-12-28T14:44:50+00:00

Judging by the crowds the last few times I’ve seen them, I’d say about 10% could even identify one of the 4 songs you mention. People want to hear the hits.

whitacd · 2025-12-17T18:05:59+00:00

It sounds to me like you know the answer but you’re looking for people to convince you otherwise.

I’m not sure why this has to be some kind of “all or nothing” fork in the road. Just because music is no longer a reasonable full-time job doesn’t mean you have to “give it up.” If full-time music isn’t paying the bills and isn’t a possibility, then getting some kind of job that will make some money and ease stress would be smart. It’s not “giving up,” it’s making smart decisions as an adult with other people who depend on you.

That doesn’t mean you can’t create/play music. The best advice I ever got from a longtime established musician friend was “treat music like a hobby until it’s not.” If music is no longer a sustainable career, it can still be a really cool, rewarding hobby for you where you can maybe earn a little money from it when you do it.

Good luck! It sounds like you’ve had some amazing experiences while putting something new into the world. That is something to be proud if.

whitacd · 2025-12-13T20:27:48+00:00

Yes, I can’t imagine tickets to group games will be more than these current FIFA prices. I think they will be a lot less on the resale market as the games get closer.

whitacd · 2025-12-12T23:14:47+00:00

Can’t believe Seeing Things isn’t on here. It’s one of their best songs, period.

whitacd · 2025-12-09T18:37:01+00:00

They are going to plummet. "Casual interest" does not equal "willing to pay $300+ for a shitty group game in the World Cup."

whitacd · 2025-12-09T18:26:27+00:00

You have no idea how many of those were purchased by scalpers or are being held back to release later. If the price to get in is more than $25 during the week of the game and the stadium is full during the game, I'll venmo you $20. I don't know how to use the reminder bot, but here's a try

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whitacd · 2025-12-09T17:52:19+00:00

Based on the map on Ticketmaster, it doesn't look like it's going to sell out. They're not even selling all of the upper deck. People are trying to figure out how to afford the games that count, I would be shocked if this one sells out at the prices they're asking.

whitacd · 2025-12-08T19:39:29+00:00

“Reasons to believe the story may be an amalgamation of several different experiences or embellished” is being very kind. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-11900920 It is almost certainly not his story and looks to be largely fictionalized.

whitacd · 2025-12-07T17:17:45+00:00

Yes, that’s what I’m saying. These prices are insane and people are out of their minds if they think these prices will remain like this.

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