Generico is/was really good about this too. Always up for a conversation, broken English or broken Spanish, pictures are free for whomever asks for one, just really solid principles. I know Masada drove all the way from Jersey, or wherever, but man, that rubbed me the wrong way. I don't particularly miss the $5, and frankly he probably needs it more than me, but still. I don't buy DVDs, and I don't really care for autographs unless it's a jobber or a superstar and nobody in between, but I do like photos to show my friends and post to my page and all that crap. It commemorates my meeting them and the influence they had on me then and there, and honestly, I now use it to acid test the wrestlers on who has heart and who doesn't.
A guy like ACH, who was also on the show, had a crowd of people surrounding him, and he signed everything for free, took pictures with everybody who asked, whatever. It's clear he's going to be huge very soon, so people want to get him while they still can. But it's also because he is super approachable and welcomes that kind of stuff. That, I believe, is why he is going to do so well, because he's not a tired slug who mooches money off the fans. Even Colt, who is there at the shows to sell his shit and make money, doesn't charge for pics. So lol Masada and double lol CZW.
Have to say, though, the coolest fuckin' dudes are the Crist brothers. They jokingly push their stuff on people, but they are willing to haggle. I talked Jake down to $10 for the orange OI4K shirt two weeks ago, which wasn't a terrible deal. I have no issue putting my money directly into the hands of those I consider good, and they're good. And they certainly don't charge for photos.
Good discussion, lads.