my question then, is do you think its worth $100?
I have said, i won't buy it- its not that big of a deal. i passed on all the deluxe version reissues, except for jt, because they sucked (they seem cheap compared to this new one). but i still have seen no one address that this type of special editions are aimed at the hardcore fans, that have shelled out literally thousands of dollars for this band. the way to give them something special is these awful packages, with way ridiculous price tags. that is not a legitimate complaint? Really, who is the special addition aimed at?
I won't buy it. that is not hard. I would like them to do something that is either worthy of the price, or make it more reasonable. i don't think its unreasonable for them, a band that talks a big game about appreciating their fans, to back it up.
I think much of this conversation is premature, given that we don't know exactly what the product(s) entail.
The special edition is aimed at hardcore fans who can afford it. While it is unfortunate that some of us (myself included) cannot afford this, does that mean U2 should not release something more expensive for a different market? Should Toyota stop making Lexus? I think I'm going to want the super deluxe edition (maybe depending on the content and inevitable price drop) so I'm going to put that front and center on a birthday wishlist. If you guys want it, you can find creative ways to get it (or at least to get the extra content).