We went to the Chicago show last night...

I was quite disappointed in the HAVE A NICE DAY t-shirt selection. First of all, I would of liked to have a simple black t-shirt with the smiley smirk with "HAND" on it but they didn't have one.

There was a white shirt with a red band around the neck and red band around the sleeves (like from the 70's - reminded me of a koolaid shirt!) and the smirk was on the back. I can't remember what was on the front but it was not worth $35 or $40!!! The other tour shirts weren't worth it either. And, even the kids sized shirts were $35! Crazy! My suggestion - make your own shirt or try to get one from ebay. The Backstage fan club has some cool shirts but only members can buy them and I cannot afford a membership right now.

All I ended up buying at the show was a black mug with the smirk on it for $10, a patch with the smirk on it for $5, a guitar pick with the smirk on it for $5 and a button with the smirk on it for $10 (it has lighted eyes that flash). And, I bought a necklace of the smirk (on a black rope) for $15. I spend $45. Yikes. Everything was soooo expensive! (not to mention the ridiculous ticket prices!). Don't they know most Bon Jovi fans are older and have a family to support?! And, for the younger fans - where will they get this kind of money?

They had a shot glass with the smirk on it but it was $10. And, a CD case with the smirk on it for $30. Oh, and they did have a pair of white sweatpants available for $75 but no smirk on it! And, sweatshirts I think were around $60 - can't remember what they looked like. Now that is ridiculous!

So, I advise you to bring alot of money if you're going to their show!

Sorry I vented a little. I'm just so disappointed.