AN EVENING WITH RANDY COUTURE IN DUBLIN 13 DEC 2011

John Ferguson

FERGUSON SPORTS GROUP In Association with HNL Media Group Ltd Present

AN EVENING WITH RANDY COUTURE & OFFICIAL BOOK LAUNCH" 
                                
 
Personally meet UFC legend and Hollywood actor Randy Couture as he launches his new book in Ireland at this exclusive Christmas event!
 
DATE: 13 DECEMBER
TIME: 8 pm to 10 PM
LOCATION: DUBLIN (VENUE TBC)
 
This event will be an advance booking event with limited places available. After a Q&A session with the legend:

Each ticket purchaser shall personally meet Randy Couture, have a photo opportunity and receive a personally signed copy of the new book The Last Round. Plus one other signed Couture book!
 
Each VIP ticket purchasers will be given priority to personally meet Randy Couture, have a photo opportunity, receive a copy of the new book The Last Round, receive a signed t-shirt and will be entered into a free raffle draw to win a personally signed MMA glove by Randy Couture.

TICKETS: ONLY €55 EACH
VIP TICKETS : TBC

scudzilla

Nice, i've met the guy before and had a chat with him, he's so nice and a real legend to boot.

Will def be up for this one, Mrs will be too as she loves him, that's our Crimbo pressies planned

John Ferguson

scudzilla wrote: »

Nice, i've met the guy before and had a chat with him, he's so nice and a real legend to boot.

Will def be up for this one, Mrs will be too as she loves him, that's our Crimbo pressies planned

I'll let you know when the tickets are available, we are co-promoting with his publishers and they have limited the event to 200 max. It will be likely tickets will be available from Premier Tickets and direct from us via PayPal

scudzilla

John Ferguson wrote: »

I'll let you know when the tickets are available, we are co-promoting with his publishers and they have limited the event to 200 max. It will be likely tickets will be available from Premier Tickets and direct from us via PayPal

One question i do have though, will the photo opportunity be with your own camera or with a pro set up that's there?

Doubt you'll know yet but would be handy to know, and if it is a pro will the price of the pic be included in ticket price as sometimes they charge as much as 30euro per pic

John Ferguson

scudzilla wrote: »

One question i do have though, will the photo opportunity be with your own camera or with a pro set up that's there?

Doubt you'll know yet but would be handy to know, and if it is a pro will the price of the pic be included in ticket price as sometimes they charge as much as 30euro per pic

I will ask the question! My personal view is that it should be with your own camera if you want, or you can have a choice of a paid pro also

fightireland

Fantastic news - a bonda fide legend is coming!

manga_10

Awesome news just made my day shall try to get to it

El Guapo!

I'll definately 100% go to this!

xxtattyberxx

AWESOME!!!

xxtattyberxx

xxtattyberxx wrote: »

AWESOME!!!

+1

Killme00

Interesting way to launch a book. I don't see value in it myself, but the best of luck to you with it.

scudzilla

Killme00 wrote: »

Interesting way to launch a book. I don't see value in it myself, but the best of luck to you with it.

You don't????

Ya get his new book, RRP around 20Euro signed and personalised by Randy.
Ya get another signed Couture book (again rrp around 15), a photo with a true legend of MMA, A Q&A session which should be very very interesting.

Great value IMO, We gotta support these things then the chances are we'll get more

cowzerp

scudzilla wrote: »

You don't????

Ya get his new book, RRP around 20Euro signed and personalised by Randy.
Ya get another signed Couture book (again rrp around 15), a photo with a true legend of MMA, A Q&A session which should be very very interesting.

Great value IMO, We gotta support these things then the chances are we'll get more

I met Evander Holyfield and got photo and to ask a question to him-this was for the cost of his book, i personally would not pay more than the cost of the book to meet Randy even though i think he is awesome, But like anything it's supply and demand and if people want it they will keep on coming back.

Answer is simple, if you don't value it, don't pay, if you do-support it.

Killme00

scudzilla wrote: »

You don't????

Ya get his new book, RRP around 20Euro signed and personalised by Randy.
Ya get another signed Couture book (again rrp around 15), a photo with a true legend of MMA, A Q&A session which should be very very interesting.

Great value IMO, We gotta support these things then the chances are we'll get more

You dont get to many book launches, do you? An author will give a talk, often read parts of their new book and tell a little story, answer questions and then will sit and sign and one-line books for whoever wants it. Pictures can also be taken. All for the price of the book.

As for Randy Couture, i'm a fan and he's a fighter i've always admired. I'd be interested in buying his book, but paying €55 for the privilege doesnt represent value for money for me. If it does for you, then good luck to you. Fools and their money are eaisly parted and all that.

Gerard.C

John Ferguson wrote: »

FERGUSON SPORTS GROUP In Association with HNL Media Group Ltd Present

AN EVENING WITH RANDY COUTURE & OFFICIAL BOOK LAUNCH" 
                                
 
Personally meet UFC legend and Hollywood actor Randy Couture as he launches his new book in the UK at this exclusive Christmas event!
 
DATE: 13 DECEMBER
TIME: 8 pm to 10 PM
LOCATION: DUBLIN (VENUE TBC)
 

I dunno about that now

John Ferguson

Gerard.C wrote: »

I dunno about that now

Lol that will teach me to cut n paste direct from the publishers email I had completely missed that!!

Cordo

That will be amazing. Can't wait for this. Maybe people who are commenting on this thread should get priority booking?

mooeire

Would a seminar not make more sense and add the book launch with a q and a after? That way people are learning from a legend and he can still promote his book..

John Ferguson

mooeire wrote: »

Would a seminar not make more sense and add the book launch with a q and a after? That way people are learning from a legend and he can still promote his book..

It's not our choice, we are co-promoting with the books publisher. They set the date, format, price etc. They are doing a series of UK launches all with the same set up.

mooeire

John Ferguson wrote: »

It's not our choice, we are co-promoting with the books publisher. They set the date, format, price etc. They are doing a series of UK launches all with the same set up.

I get ya, i was supposed to go to one in manchester after ufc 105 but was too hungover lol

scudzilla

Just to confirm this John

A 'normal' ticket holder will get a photo opp and 2 signed books, and a VIP will get Photo opp, 1 signed book and a signed t-shirt, plus entry into a draw?

DeadlyByDesign

Brilliant thats my chrimbo present sorted so

John Ferguson

scudzilla wrote: »

Just to confirm this John

A 'normal' ticket holder will get a photo opp and 2 signed books, and a VIP will get Photo opp, 1 signed book and a signed t-shirt, plus entry into a draw?

My op was a cut and paste from what the publisher sent to me. I have emailed them this morning for the exact breakdown and differences and will post a comparison the second it arrives

Gerard.C

John Ferguson wrote: »

Lol that will teach me to cut n paste direct from the publishers email I had completely missed that!!

Them publishers dont know what we've been through! I'd love to be going to this. ****in recession, ruining all my fun

Mellor

scudzilla wrote: »

You don't????

Ya get his new book, RRP around 20Euro signed and personalised by Randy.
Ya get another signed Couture book (again rrp around 15), a photo with a true legend of MMA, A Q&A session which should be very very interesting.

Great value IMO, We gotta support these things then the chances are we'll get more

I've met Randy before, got a signed photo, and a photo with him. Wasn't charged a penny. Would i have paid if asked, yeah I'd say so. So I think the above is "worth" paying for, in the sense that its something you'll value.

However, I think its very very cheeky of the publishers. Basically selling tickets to a book launch, where they are making money from the book as it stands. Should be free imo, but obviously that are tryng to capitolise on the industry.

scudzilla

Mellor wrote: »

I've met Randy before, got a signed photo, and a photo with him. Wasn't charged a penny. Would i have paid if asked, yeah I'd say so. So I think the above is "worth" paying for, in the sense that its something you'll value.

However, I think its very very cheeky of the publishers. Basically selling tickets to a book launch, where they are making money from the book as it stands. Should be free imo, but obviously that are tryng to capitolise on the industry.

Same here, i've met him before and had a great pic, 5 min chat and an autograph, all free, but i'd be buying his book anyway, and not read his other one so i guess it's good value.

DrPhilG

Actually found him a bit of a dour bugger at the training seminar at UFC 120 Expo. Still a surreal experience getting thrown on your arse by Randy Couture though!

Might try to get to this, but I doubt I'll make it.

MMAIRELANDFAN

I'm going to go

it's expensive for what you get but we don't get many chances to see Randy or other UFC fighters.

bigslick

Defo be interested in going to this. Met Hendo and Shogun when they were over for 113 and they were real gentlemen. Imagine Randy is more of the same.

Please keep us up to date with details.

MrStuffins

I'd love to meet Randy, this would be awesome.

But why exactly are we being asked to spend €55? The reason people do book signings is to get people to buy their book. If a celeb turns up at Eason, you'll get hoards of people turning up in order to meet the celeb and get a signed copy of the book who wouldn't normally in fact make the purchase.

Now, I don't think i'd be rushing to buy Randy's book but if he turned up at Eason i'd be one of those people to briefly meet him and grab his book to be signed.

Basically, we're being charged for the book and for the privilage of meeting the guy and getting a picture? In the mean time the publishers stick in a second book that they couldn't shift in the first place just to A) Get rid of the copies and Flesh out the "product" to make it look like better value. This is a bit much if you ask me.

I remember bringing my brother to a wrestling show a couple of years back and one of my childhood heroes, Bret 'The Hitman' Hart, was there signing and taking pictures and charging €5 a pop. I can understand this because he was a broke old man at this stage and it shouldn't be below him to whore his faded celebrity if he needs the cash.

But the €55 price tag really bugs me here. Yeah i'd buy the book at RRP, but what the publishers are doing here is whoring Randy's celebrity and it's not right. Imagine if you saw him in the street and asked for a picture and he said "No problem, give me €20 and snap away".

I'd love to meet the guy, but at the cost of feeding into this procedure, no thanks!

This is in no way aimed at John Ferguson by the way. Don't shoot the messenger and all that :pac:

Dancor

MrStuffins wrote: »

I can understand this because he was a broke old man at this stage and it shouldn't be below him to whore his faded celebrity if he needs the cash

Bret Hart is far from broke.

MrStuffins

Dancor wrote: »

Bret Hart is far from broke.

Not really the point to be fair.

empacher

one thing id be worried about is, book signed, photo taken, hi randy big fan. the usual sucking up.So how would you...! Book Promoter " next move it along kid time is money"

dave80

He is gonna be at bamma 8, doesn't mention if there paying a premium price for books photo etc

http://www.bamma.com/news.php?NW=70&getHere#getHere

stevemc01

My wifes a huge Randy Couture fan, so I think I'll be getting this for her as part of her Christmas present. Theres also more a chance I'll get laid if shes been standing around Randy Couture for a few mins than there would be if she got the usual perfume and jewellery

MrStuffins

stevemc01 wrote: »

Theres also more a chance I'll get laid if shes been standing around Randy Couture

Yeah, they don't call him Randy for nothing!

jayo 1981

Is it true he's not coming to Dublin now heard he'll b in Glasgow the 13th?

John Ferguson

jayo 1981 wrote: »

Is it true he's not coming to Dublin now heard he'll b in Glasgow the 13th?

Publisher is moving dates around. That's why tickets have not gone on sale yet.

I will update here when I have the final details

scudzilla

John Ferguson wrote: »

Publisher is moving dates around. That's why tickets have not gone on sale yet.

I will update here when I have the final details

2/3 days earlier than original date would be awesome as my lad is home from Afghan on 2weeks leave and is poppin over to Dublin :D

John Ferguson

scudzilla wrote: »

Just to confirm this John

A 'normal' ticket holder will get a photo opp and 2 signed books, and a VIP will get Photo opp, 1 signed book and a signed t-shirt, plus entry into a draw?

I can now confirm the exact difference between the 2 tickets.



STANDARD TICKET:

Randy Couture meet and greet

Signed copy of new book THE LAST ROUND

Signed copy of his autobiography BECOMING THE NATURAL

Photo opportunity with own camera

Participate in Q&A session

Ticket Price: €55 (Publisher his stipulated that only 200 tickets are released)



VIP TICKET:

Same as the above but also the following:

* Light Buffet Supper

* Will be given priority for Q&A questions

* Will receive a personally signed event poster.

* Take part in 3 raffles with the opportunity to win three separate great prizes:

1) A pair of MMA gloves personally signed by Randy.
2) A boxing glove personally signed by Randy.
3) A t-shirt personally signed by Randy.

VIP Price €110 (The publisher has stipulated that VIP tickets must be sold as a batch of 10 (€1100) there are only 2 batches available)

John Ferguson

Cordo wrote: »

That will be amazing. Can't wait for this. Maybe people who are commenting on this thread should get priority booking?

There will be a chance on here to book by PayPal 24 hours before it is released to the general public and press. I am just waiting on the final date change before announcing.

There are only 200 standard tickets being released nationwide across Ireland including the North and the press will be all over this due to both it being Randy Couture and the hype around the second Expendables movie.

jayo 1981

Would anyone be interested in trying to get a batch of the ten vip tickets from the forum?

dave80

John Ferguson wrote: »

Publisher is moving dates around. That's why tickets have not gone on sale yet.

I will update here when I have the final details

Any update on exact date and location?

00benski

jayo 1981 wrote: »

Would anyone be interested in trying to get a batch of the ten vip tickets from the forum?

Count me in on the batch on 10 if someone is willing to organize it

John Ferguson

dave80 wrote: »

Any update on exact date and location?

Should have the date finalised by this evening. The venue will depend on the date.

MrStuffins

John Ferguson wrote: »

I can now confirm the exact difference between the 2 tickets.



STANDARD TICKET:

Randy Couture meet and greet

Signed copy of new book THE LAST ROUND

Signed copy of his autobiography BECOMING THE NATURAL

Photo opportunity with own camera

Participate in Q&A session

Ticket Price: €55 (Publisher his stipulated that only 200 tickets are released)



VIP TICKET:

Same as the above but also the following:

* Light Buffet Supper

* Will be given priority for Q&A questions

* Will receive a personally signed event poster.

* Take part in 3 raffles with the opportunity to win three separate great prizes:

1) A pair of MMA gloves personally signed by Randy.
2) A boxing glove personally signed by Randy.
3) A t-shirt personally signed by Randy.

VIP Price €110 (The publisher has stipulated that VIP tickets must be sold as a batch of 10 (€1100) there are only 2 batches available)

Jesus Mary and Joseph! It's just as well he's retired. The amount of signing the guy is doing would've put his right hand out of commission for months!

Mellor

Am I the only one who things the VIP ticket is a bit steep? e55 for a light supper, a signed poster and a 3/20 chance at winning some signed bits and pieces (a boxing glove?)
don't get me wrong, I'd love to hae a signed MMA glove. But he's prob sign it if you brought it up.

I just don't like to see fans being milked like that.

MrStuffins

Mellor wrote: »

Am I the only one who things the VIP ticket is a bit steep? e55 for a light supper, a signed poster and a 3/20 chance at winning some signed bits and pieces (a boxing glove?)
don't get me wrong, I'd love to hae a signed MMA glove. But he's prob sign it if you brought it up.

I just don't like to see fans being milked like that.

The fans are bring milked already IMO.

One of the things you're paying for is a Q&A session. But those who paid more get priority? So I'm paying €55 for a signed book, another book I didn't care enough about to buy in the first place and a brief handshake?

fortune25

Mellor wrote: »

Am I the only one who things the VIP ticket is a bit steep? e55 for a light supper, a signed poster and a 3/20 chance at winning some signed bits and pieces (a boxing glove?)
don't get me wrong, I'd love to hae a signed MMA glove. But he's prob sign it if you brought it up.

I just don't like to see fans being milked like that.

I agree with Mellor as the VIP price increase is a bit off the mark surely. It seems the only extra things you get are a light supper and a signed poster. That seems a bit steep for an extra €55. Even if there was a T-shirt in there instead of a poster, that would be easier to understand, but seems a bit steep to me anyways.

El Guapo!

Mellor wrote: »

Am I the only one who things the VIP ticket is a bit steep? e55 for a light supper, a signed poster and a 3/20 chance at winning some signed bits and pieces (a boxing glove?)
don't get me wrong, I'd love to hae a signed MMA glove. But he's prob sign it if you brought it up.

I just don't like to see fans being milked like that.

Yeah I have to agree. I don't mind paying the €55 for the standard ticket but double the price for the VIP seems a bit much. I wouldn't pay it anyway.
As you said, he'd prob sign a glove if you asked him to.

bigslick

00benski wrote: »

Count me in on the batch on 10 if someone is willing to organize it

Yeah count me in for one as well. More money can be earned, prob wont seea greater fighter than Randy again