The nation experienced mixed emotions with many failing to bag tickets to Oasis’s 2025 reunion after hours of queuing online over the weekend.
While some managed to get tickets at the face value cost, others were furious to discover that dynamic pricing had been introduced on ticket resale websites as prices rose substantially. This has prompted a government review into the controversial practice.
However, it’s not just tickets that are in high demand, as Oasis merchandise has also seen increased interest.
Homeprotect conducted research to discover how Oasis mania had taken over the world of second-hand selling.
We discovered that UK searches for ‘Oasis Merchandise’ have increased by 1,825% over the past month as fans look to get their hands on some ahead of their gigs next year.
A guitar featuring autographs by all Oasis band members sold for £620 earlier today, while Friday saw a signed copy of Definitely Maybe go for £899.99 and a bulk of Oasis tour items from storage, including setlists, lyric sheets, tapes and CDs sold for £695.
Plus, before tickets were even released, a copy of The Sun newspaper dated the 26th of August 2024 announcing the news on its front page sold for £59.99, a 1996 Knebworth poster went for £80 and a signed Oasis Be Here Now Live 1997 Official Tour Program fetched a tidy £299.99.
It’s clear people are really excited about this reunion and Oasis fans are willing to pay to get their hands on a piece of history.
If you think you have some old merchandise lying around such as programmes, posters or t-shirts from the 90s, it may be time to dig through your garage, attic, or storage unit for any hidden Oasis treasures that you may have forgotten about, as they may be worth far more than you might expect.
Artist merchandise is highly collectable and an often overlooked and underestimated item of value, and when bands reunite, it’s likely to increase in value.
If you have any Oasis merch lying around your home, and particularly if you come across an item you think may have a high value, get it professionally valued.
High-value merchandise may be covered by your contents insurance, but it’s always worth checking the specific policy terms with your insurer and to confirm that you have an adequate amount of contents cover.
If high-value items individually, or as part of a collection, are worth more than £1,500, you’ll likely need to declare these to your insurer as ‘specified items’.
And remember, store any valuable items in a safe place – some might say they’re best kept out of sight.
By David Joyson, Chief Customer Officer at home insurance specialist, Homeprotect