True enough. It's just capitalism, and it has nothing to do with gratefulness for the fanbase or music. The BJ crew has been milking fans like crazy ever since I've known the band, and while it's not exactly illegitimate, it definitely doesn't make the band come across as likeable. It's a ****ing corporation, on all levels, and the difference between BJ and "normal" bands are like between an actual chef making food versus McDonald's. You get what you pay for, and you only get stuff if you pay for it. I like a ton of the band's music, but their merch prices (AND design) has been awful for years. Because they can get away with it, yes. But that also means that the band doesn't give a shit about any of these things other than to make money. Our fanbase walks around in awfully designed, cheaply sewn shirts? Who cares, it makes money! Also, support Soul Foundation so the sweatshop prices in India won't drive local workers out of the market. Or something.

Ever got the feeling you've been cheated?