LET THEM DRINK WATER

[tokiorama]

is there anything we can do to pressure coachella to either allow sealed water bottles or at least lower the price of water?? it's the DESERT, people are experimenting, timmy already blew his cash just to be there... let him drink his water and survive. please someone... im writing letters to some local radio stations asking for some support and pressure. who's with me?

[tokiorama]

also, i know the goldenvoice people are running a business and need to worry about making money, but if the water price is lowered sufficiently, many more bottles could be sold and there would still be profit. it's my fourth year going to coachella and i just know how rough it can be when you're parched and just want to enjoy the experience...

[bmack86]

They don't charge that much for water

[R3d Snapper]

Personally I don't think water prices are that high, they could charge a lot more and if they did i'd be with you but for now, learn to save, stop being cheap and enjoy the show.

[tiffdud41]

yeah, it's not that expensive, and if you have to be a cheap ass, you can buy one bottle and refill it--there's at least one place out there you can do it. Or bring in an empty camel back thingy and fill it with the free water from a faucet once you're in the venue

[kennycarly]

What is a bottle of water worth inside?
They have flowing water don't they?
Just buy a couple of bottles and refill through out the day!

Also do they allow camel packs?

[tiffdud41]

they do allow them as long as when you enter they are empty

[tiffdud41]

two dollars per bottle of water

[goose]

I don't know, I guess I'm cheap, but 2 dollars seems too much for me. Im a broke ass college student with this one luxury (coachella) a year.

after seeing a dude pee at the water stations near the porta potties, I was even scared to wash after i used to john.

[All That I Am]

Fuck that where's the two dollar beer petition!

[vinylmartyr]

Water is $2. You people will complain about anything.

[vinylmartyr]

Serious how many bottles are you gonna drink 6 maybe 7 a day. If you don't have $40 you should not be going to Coachella. It cost more to drink at a bar in one night than water will cost you the whole weekend. For $100 you can eat and drink all weekend. Thats not a lot of money. I am poor I doubt I will spend half that much.

[vinylmartyr]

I would go to Coachella with $0 and survive. Sometimes you got do what ya gotta do.

[Alchemy]

I would go to Coachella with $0 and survive. Sometimes you got do what ya gotta do.

Damn, that would be hard. Last year I nearly died of thirst during Depeche Mode... But then they threw us water bottles and I caught one and was revived instantly.

But yeah, $2 is definately no biggie' for water. You probably only need like 2 bottles before 6 o'clock, and then 2 more after 6. At least if you drink it wisely.

[Tylerdurden31]

$2 is chump change compared to most festivals. Woodstock 99 water was $4 and those guys probably could've given the water away with the amount of money they made. I've been told $5 and $6 for water at two separate shows @ Webster Hall in NYC. Stop. It.

[bartelby]

Woodstock 99 water was actually $6, in 1999 for crying out loud!!

$2 per water is a godsend now.....

[Tylerdurden31]

Woodstock 99 water was actually $6, in 1999 for crying out loud!!

$2 per water is a godsend now.....

$6? Where the hell did I get water from? I was there...I thought it was 4. I do remember a few people that were selling water that was actually cold for $5 for 3 bottles.

[Courtney]

also, i know the goldenvoice people are running a business and need to worry about making money, but if the water price is lowered sufficiently, many more bottles could be sold and there would still be profit.

I doubt that a lowered price would result in an increased profit. That would only occur if demand was elastic (meaning that water is something like a luxury good that people don't really need):

http://www.macorr.com/images/price_optimum.jpg

But in fact, demand is fairly inelastic, because water is pretty much a necessity, so in fact I'm fairly certain that if profit was Goldenvoice's only concern they would raise the price significantly. $2 is a great deal, and significantly under the market cost when you compare Coachella to other festivals.

[TomAz]

I'm so glad this thread exists. I was worried no one would post it this year.


edit. jeez courtney. That analysis is of course correct, and well done and all, but do you really think it will change the minds of the "$2 water is too much" contingent? I mean, if they could grasp basic economic principles, they'd be able to afford the water.

[bartelby]

$6? Where the hell did I get water from? I was there...I thought it was 4. I do remember a few people that were selling water that was actually cold for $5 for 3 bottles.

really? I swore it was $6.... ugh - we just drank the gross 'free' water anyways....

man, that was a tough weekend...my only purchase inside was a $1 cookie

[BeeII]

you can bring empty camelbacks, really? i may just do that, since i'm a cheap bastard.

[wmgaretjax]

just grab a bottle out of the garbage and fill it up... that's free...

[Courtney]

edit. jeez courtney. That analysis is of course correct, and well done and all, but do you really think it will change the minds of the "$2 water is too much" contingent? I mean, if they could grasp basic economic principles, they'd be able to afford the water.

You make a good point. But it was more fun to type out the economic explanation than just to say, "you're dumb stop complaining."

[NAcademy93]

Water is only $2? Sweet.

[bballarl]

I think Paul Tollett should come down to the masses and personally give us a water bottle and a hug upon entering. All he does is book bands from his cushy office. LET'S FORCE HIM DOWN! WHO'S WITH ME!!!!???

NO REGRET IF WE GET TOLLETT!
NO REGRET IF WE GET TOLLETT!
NO REGRET IF WE GET TOLLETT!
NO REGRET IF WE GET TOLLETT!

[Courtney]

I want Paul Tollet to start prominently featuring himself in all Coachella publicity materials. His face should be emblazoned on all tickets and water bottle labels. In fact, it should just be re-named Paul Fest. I mean, c'mon, if Richard Branson can do it for V Fest...

http://www.melodytrip.com/images/MelodyNews/festiesvbaltimore154by104.jpg

[vinylmartyr]

I think Paul Tollet should come down to the masses and personally give us a water bottle and a handjob upon entering. All he does is book bands from his cushy office. LET'S FORCE HIM DOWN! WHO'S WITH ME!!!!???

NO REGRET IF WE GET TOLLET!
NO REGRET IF WE GET TOLLET!
NO REGRET IF WE GET TOLLET!
NO REGRET IF WE GET TOLLET!

This is what you really mean right?

[bartelby]

I think Paul Tollet should come down to the masses and personally give us a water bottle and a hug upon entering. All he does is book bands from his cushy office. LET'S FORCE HIM DOWN! WHO'S WITH ME!!!!???

NO REGRET IF WE GET TOLLET!
NO REGRET IF WE GET TOLLET!
NO REGRET IF WE GET TOLLET!
NO REGRET IF WE GET TOLLET!

classic post...

[TomAz]

Richard Branson and Paul Tollett are actually the same person. Notice how you've never seen them photographed together?

[rampaige]

I would go to Coachella with $0 and survive. Sometimes you got do what ya gotta do.

I take this to mean you're trading sexual favors for water?

[vinylmartyr]

rimjobs with a buffer only

[rampaige]

My friend was worried about finding a good rimjob inside the festival. He will be glad to hear they are readily available.

[J~$$$]

6vlEavUH9ng

[TomAz]

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[fatbastard]

If you can't afford $2.00 for a bottle of water, you can't afford Coachella.

[amyzzz]

I clearly can't afford Coachella. I'm going anyway.

[bballarl]

Richard Branson and Paul Tollett are actually the same person. Notice how you've never seen them photographed together?

This is the most unbelievable thing I have ever heard. I had never thought of it but...you're right. You're exactly right. Richard Branson is Paul Tollett.

[psychic friend]

This is the most unbelievable thing I have ever heard. I had never thought of it but...you're right. You're exactly right. Richard Branson is Paul Tollett.



lol ...

[fatbastard]

I clearly can't afford Coachella. I'm going anyway.


Same here. You don't see either of us complaining about the prices.

Use the hose by the entrance if your thirsty and poor.

[amyzzz]

I just had to dig into my Coachella fund to pay for daycare. There goes a couple T-shirts.

[bballarl]

Have Richard buy you some shirts and water. He can afford it.

[faxman75]

I can't beleive that fucking Branson Bozo is raping us on water prices in the middle of the desert. What the fuck is his problem.

To all the homies who say use the hose. I'll pass, I don't want dysentery.

I can't believe Branson has been using Tollette as a pen name for this shit! This rocksf the fuvcking universe as far as news goeS!!

[BeeII]

Richard Branson and Paul Tollett are actually the same person. Notice how you've never seen them photographed together?

Finkle is Einhorn?

[BeeII]

Same here. You don't see either of us complaining about the prices.

Use the hose by the entrance if your thirsty and poor.

rofl, that brings back childhood memories, just don't be the first, the water seems to always be scalding hot right when you turn on the tap.

[DeltaSigChi4]

Water should be free.

It's a necessity.

E

[Courtney]

Water should be free.

It's a necessity.

And food. And for that matter, having some place to sleep is a necessity, so that should be free too according to your logic.

[Shyeviolett]

if you can't afford water, you can't afford Coachella.

[vinylmartyr]

wheres eggbird? is that the dude who say he sells pancakes at Coachella.

[Shyeviolett]

wheres eggbird? is that the dude who say he sells pancakes at Coachella.

Some kid tried selling me a nutrigrain bar last year. It was all crushed an nasty. No pancakes though.

[BeeII]

Water should be free.

It's a necessity.

E

especially considering a lot of people had to buy their tickets from scalp^H^H^H^H resellers.

[vinylmartyr]

was it kissle?

[MonsoonSeason]

I plan on only buying from vendors.

food. food and water, I intend to buy from vendors.

[ewiggy]

PLEASE RECYCLE @ 10 FOR 1 BOTTLE RECYCLING CENTER
New for 2007...Recycle your empties. Bring us 10 empty water bottles and redeem them for 1 new bottle of water. Please help keep the polo field clean, Recycle and stay hydrated all at the same time.

[JustSteve]

Water should be free.

It's a necessity.

E

and tickets should be face value, coachella is a necessity to many, as well.

[Trick Loves The Kids]

it's not really that bad. I mean last year I drank maybe 5 or 6 per day which is a whole $24. times 3 days that's still just $36 and even if you drink more you'll probably not spend more than $50. it's just a part of the festival, and really it's not that expensive. it could be MUCH worse, believe me.

[psychic friend]

there is free water fountains

[mountmccabe]

PLEASE RECYCLE @ 10 FOR 1 BOTTLE RECYCLING CENTER
New for 2007...Recycle your empties. Bring us 10 empty water bottles and redeem them for 1 new bottle of water. Please help keep the polo field clean, Recycle and stay hydrated all at the same time.

I didn't realize this was real. This is pretty cool.


you can bring empty camelbacks, really? i may just do that, since i'm a cheap bastard.

The Rules/FAQ (http://www.coachella.com/event/rules-faq) says "NO Camelpacks." It also says "NO Outside Food & Bev." Sometimes the staff working the gate won't know the rules, won't care or won't see what you're sneaking in. So sometimes people'll get in a camelpack or a full bottle of water but you can't expect to be able to bring these in. You shouldn't plan on it.

[kreutz2112]

PLEASE RECYCLE @ 10 FOR 1 BOTTLE RECYCLING CENTER
New for 2007...Recycle your empties. Bring us 10 empty water bottles and redeem them for 1 new bottle of water. Please help keep the polo field clean, Recycle and stay hydrated all at the same time.

Yeah, I just saw that...so cool!

[full on idle]

I'm gonna throw mine at Danny Devito.

[bballarl]

Shut up FOI. I'm going to throw Danny Devito at you.

[DeltaSigChi4]

there is free water fountains

There should be more. Period.

E

[Omar1]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/super_omar3/coachella064.jpg

[Omar1]

can someone photoshop that and replace the hose with a penis?

[PineapplePete]

can someone photoshop that and replace the hose with a penis?

is piss potable?

[tessalasset]

Seriously whoever thought of the 10 for 1 water bottles thing is a fucking genius. Killing two birds with one stone like whoa.

[tessalasset]

Just remember, when you get in to California, stop calling it I-10. Just call it the 10.

[gmoneyak]

$2 water....Shiiiiit.... You guys never lived in Vegas..

[BeeII]

Just remember, when you get in to California, stop calling it I-10. Just call it the 10.

werd

i love how people in other states give me blank stares and then go "you mean I-10?"

[TomAz]

Just remember, when you get in to California, stop calling it I-10. Just call it the 10.

I'll call it whatever the fuck I want. but I better not hear anyone call a coke a 'pop'.

[Alchemy]

werd

i love how people in other states give me blank stares and then go "you mean I-10?"

What the hell kind of lingo is going on in California?

[DeltaSigChi4]

$2 water....Shiiiiit.... You guys never lived in Vegas..

I reside in Vegas, and I don't pay 2$ for a little 6 ounce bottle of water. Imbecile.

E

[psychic friend]

where do they sell 6 ounce bottles of water? Those sound so cute.

[Courtney]

where do they sell 6 ounce bottles of water?

Grade school cafeterias.

[vinylmartyr]

WAS IT KISSLE OR FREAKIN EGGBIRD!!!! ANSWER ME DAMMIT!!!

[psychic friend]

what the hell is kissle?

[vinylmartyr]

A poster from the old board.

[psychic friend]

cloud9 > kissle

[bballarl]

Like you're the authority on Kissle and Cloud9 PF. Laaaaaaaame.

[DeltaSigChi4]

How many ounces are the bottles that dehydrated and near-death festival-goers are forced to buy at Coachella?

Let's go ahead and compare the cost to that of petro.

Isn't it quite the disgrace that the water we're basically forced to purchase at outrageous prices far surpasses the cost that Emperor Bush's cronies have set for petro?

E

[J~$$$]

Look at you whine and bitch across every fucking thread about water, President Bush, gas, your sandgina, ect. Based on your logic how are you any different from "Emperor Bush"

"Isn't it quite the disgrace that the water we're basically forced to purchase at outrageous prices far surpasses the cost that Emperor Bush's cronies have set for petro?"

This quote proves you are the biggest douche ever. ^ Get a real job you fucking scalper.

[Hannahrain]

I think J-$$$ just gave me a she-rection.

[J~$$$]

killing em' softly.

[invisiblerobots]

Petro? What do you have against truck stops?
http://petro.stantonstreetgroup.com/petro_images/petro_comming_soon.jpg

[psychic friend]

festival-goers are forced to buy

false info

[Omar1]

is piss potable?


Ever seen Sweet Movie?

[fatbastard]

PLEASE RECYCLE @ 10 FOR 1 BOTTLE RECYCLING CENTER
New for 2007...Recycle your empties. Bring us 10 empty water bottles and redeem them for 1 new bottle of water. Please help keep the polo field clean, Recycle and stay hydrated all at the same time.

This should end the water conversation.
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/images/Picking_up_trash.jpg

[DeltaSigChi4]

Look at you whine and bitch across every fucking thread about water, President Bush, gas, your sandgina, ect.

Look at you be my number three [#3] fanboy.



Based on your logic how are you any different from "Emperor Bush"


Based on this statement, how are you remotely coherent? Did you graduate high school?



"Isn't it quite the disgrace that the water we're basically forced to purchase at outrageous prices far surpasses the cost that Emperor Bush's cronies have set for petro?"

This quote proves you are the biggest douche ever. ^ Get a real job you fucking scalper.


I have a real job, imbecile.

E

[Alchemy]

Look at you be my number three [#3] fanboy.





Based on this statement, how are you remotely coherent? Did you graduate high school?





I have a real job, imbecile.

E

They'll make water and petro cheaper once you stop scalping tickets, you terrorist. I beat you use your scalp money for terrorism. You're such a Hummer.

[gmoneyak]

I reside in Vegas, and I don't pay 2$ for a little 6 ounce bottle of water. Imbecile.

E

Leave the house, have some fun and u will..

Cheers!!!

Cheer up...

[DeltaSigChi4]

Alchemy: suck my balls.

Gmoney: I've undoubtedly been to more concerts in the last two [2] months then you have in the past year, Pahrump-boy.

E

[J~$$$]

I bet you could get all hoped up on energy drinks wrestle him to the ground and smell his balls too, but no one gives a fuck.

[DeltaSigChi4]

Denver*

E

[J~$$$]

Terrorist*

[dancebitches]

Personally I don't think water prices are that high, they could charge a lot more and if they did i'd be with you but for now, learn to save, stop being cheap and enjoy the show.

yeah, but the thing is, i'm a student, and my tickets to coachella are a gift (i wouldn't be going otherwise). i'm going to be making some money between now and then, and i'm definitely going to budget, but every penny counts. three dollars here, three dollars there - it adds up. and it sucks.

i know a lot of people are in the same boat as me.

[dancebitches]

oh i just learned that they are 2 dollars. i thought i remembered them being 3. $2 sucks, but i don't think it's nearly as bad $3. i know, it's only a dollar difference. but yeah, i guess i'm cheap.

[Blinken]

oh i just learned that they are 2 dollars. i thought i remembered them being 3. $2 sucks, but i don't think it's nearly as bad $3. i know, it's only a dollar difference. but yeah, i guess i'm cheap.

Wow you are cheap to complain about $2, i have seen alot worse. But there is good news for you, if you take the time to find empty water bottles on the ground you can earn free water. 10 empties = 1 new bottle.

[Sushov23]

I remember last year being able to take in water bottle as long as it was sealed. My brother and I took about 10 water bottles into the grounds.

[dancebitches]

i just found something amazing. i won't use it because i'm not against paying $2 ($3, yes. $2 no). but if you are really really broke and would rather invest in something more useful, use this water bottle and fill it up with water from the bathrooms.

http://www.camping4less.com/product.asp?specific=jnonopnrc

[TomAz]

yeah, but the thing is, i'm a student, and my tickets to coachella are a gift (i wouldn't be going otherwise). i'm going to be making some money between now and then, and i'm definitely going to budget, but every penny counts. three dollars here, three dollars there - it adds up. and it sucks.

i know a lot of people are in the same boat as me.

why are you replying to 11 1/2 month old posts?

[fatbastard]

He has 19 posts. He's trying to catch up on his reading?

[Sonicifyouwantit]

this is a very old and useless thread...but are we complaining about $2 water?? Fests usually charge $5-6 for that. $2 is fine, not to mention they are bringing back 10 empty water bottles for a free water this year which helps the kids and keeps the place clean (no twisting ankles over a sea of empty water bottles.

[dancebitches]

well i'm a female and i didn't really realize the date.

is it just me or are people really critical on forums?

[TomAz]

complaining about $2 water is part of the Coachella message board tradition. just like wishing for Radiohead and making fun of idiots.

[TomAz]

well i'm a female and i didn't really realize the date.


that explains it?

[thestripe]

Females are oblivious of time.

[thestripe]

or is it "to time". Help me out here Tom.

[TomAz]

I think "of" works better.

[Sonicifyouwantit]

well i'm a female and i didn't really realize the date.

is it just me or are people really critical on forums?

I was refering to the original post, not yours

[lmwhitter]

Last year, if you collected (I believe) 6 empty water bottles they would give you one sealed water bottle at the recycle stand.... I wuz the chic digging in trash cans for empty water bottles;} Hussle a-holes!!!

[fatbastard]

It was 10.

I was trying to clarify, not be Suprefan.

[luveebunni08]

that was very nice. after nearly every show i would walk through the parting crowds and nab 10 bottles, or more, and get one to down. i crushed up the few i bought, $20 tops over the 3 days, and threw them in my bagpack. water is nooooo biggy.