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Permalink Reply by J. Mikael on July 29, 2015 at 10:13am

Getting a fully signed set is exceptionally difficult these day (and has been so for a long time). Vince is probably the coolest, but often stays in a separete hotel from the rest.

Nikki, Mick and Tommy are hard unless you meet them under exactly right circumstances. They specifically don't like signing at hotels. Tommy doesn't take part in the paid for meet & greets either.

My advice is to wear a Motley Crue shirt and only have one (or maximum of two) items in hand. If you have a concert ticket, keep it on hand and be prepared to answer questions (from Tommy) regarding the setlist and such.

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Permalink Reply by patrick on July 29, 2015 at 6:21pm

I got vince last year on the final tour. Never saw the other guys. Vince is possible but I would say the other guys are almost impossible anymore unless you buy from the website. Speaking of which Nikki sixx is selling stage played signed basses for 5k. Do you guys think at that price a collector could recoup his money if he ever had to sell it?

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Permalink Reply by Xwiesy on July 29, 2015 at 10:21pm

I don't think Motley Crue memorabilia will age well. I think 5 grand will be tough to recoup.

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Permalink Reply by J. Mikael on July 30, 2015 at 7:45am

I did manage to get stuff signed by all four during their European tour this summer. I also met them in 2012 and pretty much all the other tours going back to 2005. It was always a hassle getting things signed by these guys.

It used to be simpler getting Nikki during "solo" tours, but that's probably no longer the case. Tommy's done some DJ gigs, but I've never met him on those occasions. Mick, I've heard, often signs at a booth at the NAMM convention.

I've seen nicely signed albums go for $1000+ and I doubt the market will ease off after their "retirement". A signed bass (or signed anything) for 5k though, not gonna happen.

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