Super Duper Deluxe Chinese Democracy Edition?

Metal Sludge is up about half the time these days. Last night, the site was actually working. As I was clicking through through the threads, I noticed someone talking about some limited edition version of
the still unreleased Chinese Democracy. Apparently, some website is offering a limited edition merchandise box celebrating the release. According to Sludge, the box comes with Chinese Democracy, a T-shirt, a DVD and b-sides from 1996-2006.  I couldn't find a description anywhere else online, so I don't know if this set actually exists or not.

The rumored cost is $120 bucks (may or may not be Canadian!)

Now, I might just be in a negative mood this week, but give me a break! $120 bucks?! For something we've already waited on for more than a decade? Please!

I know there are plenty of GnR fans that will pony up the cash to own the box set (again, it if actually exists) but I think it's a little premature to offer before ChiDem even sees the light of day.

Just like the fan club costs I mentioned yesterday, I've got better ways to spend my money than buying an over-inflated version of the much hyped Chinese Democracy. Sure, I'll buy the actual album the day it is released, but I ain't giving Axl Rose any more cash than that - not when there are so many people in need in this world.

Thoughts?

Oh, and I was trying to wait and be diplomatic, but I listened to some of the leaked Chinese Democracy tracks on YouTube last night...gotta say, most of the songs suck. Maybe the real album will be better.

Or not.

Comments

[JT]

"b-sides from 1996-2006"

B-sides from what? The only thing GNR released in that time period was that terrible track from the End of Days soundtrack.

[mom2ross]

Just wait a few months and they'll be on ebay for half the price. ;)

[Todd]

$120!!!

That's crazy.

Axl and his record company must be trying to make back all of that money they wasted on studio time re-doing all of those songs for the 50th time.

I'm with Allyson, he'll get my $15 bucks on Sunday and if I like the record, he'll get a concert ticket out of me.

$120 is crazy.

[Lucifer]

yeah I definitely wont be getting that box set.
I dont have the money.
BUT I am buying the album. Because im a sucker for GN'R.
Its not Gn'R you say?
Very true...
then I guess im just a sucker.

[axldaman]

axl said a few days earlier that there was more artwork that "would be released shortly." I guess this is it! Hope it comes to the US. The album is flopping here.