They aren't just coming over for the signing, they're coming over for the start of the tour. They do need to get some rehersal time in because it's a new tour.
That thought ran throuth my mind too. But I would think its cheaper to do it in Ireland than here. They would need to rent a hall to rehearse, plus hotel rooms for everyone. But, I cant say for sure. It would be very interesting to review their expenses and see the business end of it all. Of course though I am probably the only person who thinks that stuff is actually interesting.
Forgive me for raining on the parade, but isn't kind of unfair to do it in NYC? The past few years NYC has gotten all 5 girls at the M&G ANYWAY, so wouldn't it be nice for another city to get a signing (e.g. Baton Rouge in December of '08) since most of us will never get all 5 girls at a M&G?
NYC is considered special, I suppose, since it is this nation's largest and most cosmopolitan city, and frankly, something like this needs to be done where it's going to attract the most attention and attendance.
I dont think your point is rain on any parade, its a good point. But I agree with Quiet Man
I would guess its about the number of people they can get to attend the event. Another interesting statistic would be how many people attended Baton Rouge vs how many attended NY's signings. Also, I wonder how much Borders pays for all this. If they pay anything? Again, business info we dont know and likely wont find out.
And on the topic of Borders..
I'm in. Anyone else?
Update: Spoke to Bill at Borders. They will only be signing SFTH CDs and DVDs, and they have to be bought in Borders. You can buy them in another Borders, BUT you have to produce the receipt to get them signed. If you are coming from work, you MIGHT want to get them the night before and SAVE YOUR RECEIPT.
I got the crazy idea of going, and it appears it would only cost $100 round trip for transportation. But I would prefer getting pics and a program signed, even if thats very limited in number (would have to be to keep line moving) from the ladies I dont have autographs yet. If I could get that, I think it would be well worth it. But I see and respect Borders side of this too. They pay the bill for this, they should be able to make some sales.
Why don't we all wait and see if they have any other surprises up their sleeves before we start complaining?
Lets hope so! I know way back they did do a signing here in Pittsburgh , but it was north of town at a mall I had never been to. (Turns out its fairly easy to get to). But I found out kind of late, plus that was in my 'discovery' phase, before I became totally nuts about them, so at the time I wasnt chasing after autographs, pics, etc, like I do now.
