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Jack White defends Third Man Records eBay auctions

Singer dismisses complaints of fan exploitation, saying his decision to sell limited-edition vinyl to the highest bidder cuts out opportunists who profit from secondary salesThere is a rebellion brewing among fans of Jack White's label, Third Man Records, over the company's decision to auction limited-edition releases to the highest bidder. After admitting that Third Man was inspired by profiteers who "flipped" the label's releases on eBay, White has waded into the debate, telling critics to "st...

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11:26 on December 1 2010

Jack White defends Third Man Records eBay auctions

Guardian Music — Singer dismisses complaints of fan exploitation, saying his decision to sell limited-edition vinyl to the highest bidder cuts out opportunists who profit from secondary s... more info
Jack White The Dead Weather The White Stripes Wanda Jackson
12:26 on December 1 2010

Jack White hits back at fans over Third Man Records eBay jibes

NME — White Stripe takes to the messageboard over auction issues more info
Jack White
19:41 on December 1 2010

Jack White Fights Fans Over eBay Flipping

Stereogum — It’s unclear how Jack White throws himself into so many projects and still has too much time on his hands. Pissed at people who purchase Third Man special editions then... more info
Jack White
18:15 on December 1 2010

Jack White Responds To eBay Auction Criticism

411 Mania — White flames fans on message board... more info
Jack White
22:57 on December 1 2010

Jack White Vs. Ebay Users

Perez Hilton — Jack White is NOT happy with eBay users who are putting up copies of limited-edition vinyl releases from his label, Third Man Records. As his way of saying F-U to these e... more info
Jack White
13:36 on December 1 2010

Jack White Retaliates After Fans Question eBay Auctions

Gigwise — White Stripes man hits back... more info
Jack White The White Stripes
19:20 on December 1 2010

In brief, Jack White wants fans to quit their whining

Culture Bully — Jack White responds to fans who are sore over his Third Man Records listing rare items directly on eBay. more info
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