Miss Shark
04-12-2007, 09:48 PM
http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/page/news/42278-costco-hawks-autographed-conor-oberst-guitars
angischy
04-13-2007, 06:05 AM
Yeah, I saw the G. Love one a couple of months ago when I was doing a search for some tabs or something. I was like um, WTF? It just didn't really make sense, so I kind of ignored it.
Costco selling Conor Oberst guitars
posted by: Sean ONeal
April 12, 2007 - 2:52pm
Though it has since been removed from Costco's website, Pitchfork is reporting (http://www.avclub.com/content/newswire) that the consumerist Valhalla--known for its proliferation of industrial-sized Swanson dinners and bulk Ramen--is (or was, rather) hawking the "Conor Oberst From Bright Eyes Signed Acoustic Guitar," a "natural spruce top" model that has what alleges to be Oberst's signature on the face retailing for $899.99.
Since the story first broke, Bright Eyes' legal team--who were apparently as flummoxed as everyone else by this odd bit of synergistic marketing--has stepped in and forced them to pull the model, as no one had signed off on any sort of agreement (though a picture of the guitar in question remains on Pitchfork's website). The G. Love guitar has also been pulled. Too bad, dudes. That would have totally impressed everyone in your dorm.
the duke
04-13-2007, 06:29 AM
hmm...doesn't surprise me what people do for a buck....not at all...
Miss Shark
04-13-2007, 01:06 PM
Just the sheer gall of it kills me.....