I went to see Gene and his band at the Surf Ballroom on may 2 18. Drove around 12 hours to go up there. Got 2 nights at the best Hotel I could find there. Once I arrived I went in to register. Some tall guy with a black ponytail was at the counter. I thought it might have been one of the band members. It was Gene. To say the least I was star struck. He was kind enough to talk to me a few minutes and then handed me some taffy and tried to feed me cookies. He was pretty cool and much taller than I expected. Anyway, went to the show and had a blast. A memory I'll keep for life.

@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335

4 жыл бұрын

And you didn't have to pay $2,000 for it that's the best part

@butters395

7 ай бұрын

did he wash his hands ? 😕

So as un update on this, they watched this video and without request, they sent me to another Vault Experience in Dallas, they gave me another Vault, Gene signed it for me. Now I have TWO of them! (no, you can't have the other one, I am keeping them both). THAT is customer service!!!

@infoguy1978

5 жыл бұрын

if they gave you 2 that means they are not selling

@StayConnectedEV

5 жыл бұрын

for the price and he gives you a phone case?

@janetyovonnestuckey2282

5 жыл бұрын

I doubt they would just give anything away. You meant you bought two.

@chrisi123

4 жыл бұрын

No they did not... You just try to to fool us because you got shit in that vault just like all the others..

@chrisi123

4 жыл бұрын

This sticker where made for sold in Australia, because I got them from there.

I’m surprised he didn’t throw in a few bags of Fritos and some Twinkies

@j_freed

6 жыл бұрын

And some vintage Fresca. From Gene's crusty old warehouse of expired soda pop. Just kidding I'm sure it is still very refreshing.

@andrewrulebreaker9763

6 жыл бұрын

Lol

Gold roof, red velvet wallpaper, big leather sofa. I'm sure a Madame is gonna walk in at any moment!

@RobertMoseley

6 жыл бұрын

No, your Mom os off tonight! - lol

@geomusicmove

5 жыл бұрын

And a church of satan poster to add a bit more creepiness.

@PerpetualArt

5 жыл бұрын

That room is pretty gaudy!

The damage is understandable. Not as if you paid thousands for it. Oh wait.

@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335

4 жыл бұрын

Nice one

Coolest thing I’ve seen in awhile. Thanks for spreading the joy!

I think it's very cool Robert...I am happy that you enjoy it and thank you for sharing.

Great video! Thanks so much for sharing. That had to be an awesome experience!

The surprise stash in each vault was most likely Shannon giving Gene an ultimatum. Either clean out the garage or I'm calling 800 GOT JUNK.

@romeokid69

6 жыл бұрын

You DO realize that this isn't stuff/junk that sits in a garage, yes? Otherwise, you're an idiot!!!!

@picassoboy52

4 жыл бұрын

Not as clever as you hoped

@JCStorm76

4 жыл бұрын

Techy Dog lol

@JCStorm76

4 жыл бұрын

Mystery Painter Get a sense of humour

LOL, even come with pre packed Gene Simmons dust. That's priceless.

@stratcaptain66

7 ай бұрын

$2000 for a book, a fake coin, some stickers…and a cheap box posing as a vault. Wow🤦🏻‍♂️

Cool how they sent you a free replacement. Thanks for sharing!

Hahaha. Peter Criss phone case.

I just wanna say, that room looks bad ass dude!

Good for you video bob....I caught Gene live here in MA couple months ago....real cool guy!!

I think it's awesome, one can order this stuff. I am no Kiss fan. But sure wish my favourite bands would offer such service. Great video.

Dude i love your old cars !!

An old poster, a phone case, and a doll? Slightly underwhelming huh...

@stripefidelity9097

5 жыл бұрын

And a big ass safe

@The_Original_Alex_Channel

2 жыл бұрын

Haha. True but a lot of gene autographs!😂

Cool stuff man Idk why but I imagine if ozzy did something like this it would take the look like a safe in the shape of coffin.

Genes creativity is immeasurable!

Cool! Thanks for sharing!

I really wish Geddy Lee would do something like this. Glad you're so happy with it!

@vinnyreed723

4 жыл бұрын

He would but Geddy Lee has standards and wouldn’t charge thousands for some outtakes and (cheap) nicknacks

I feel bad you've spent really good money to have a damaged package, and quite frankly some mediocre merchandise packed into it. I know you are happy, but I wish you were given more.

@richardherzog5405

6 жыл бұрын

Thomas Cunningham It's just money and he has plenty so why not

@RobertMoseley

6 жыл бұрын

Well, part of what you are actually paying for is the meet and greet with him, he spends a good 15 minutes with you, he takes photos, signs all your other stuff you bring him, and spends quality time with you. Usually when you go to a met and greet you only get seconds, and I mean second, like less than 10 seconds, the time it takes to pose and take a photo or get an item signed and you are shuffled out like sheep. This guy gives you the goods if you are a fan. I have done 3 different meet and greets with him and each one was genuine. The more expensive it is, the more time you get. So a $1250 M&G with the band KISS won't be but a minute, the VAULT for $2000 will get you about 10 minutes (and of course you get the VAULT) and the $6000 Master Class gets you his signed bass guitar but he spends about 4 - 6 hours with you and there is less than 10 of you. You also leave with his $5K bass and case and a ton of other signed stuff, photos and videos. I mean, I have a video of ME playing bass with Gene Simmons only one foot away from me.... that is priceless.

@thomascunningham2919

6 жыл бұрын

That's why I said "I know you are happy." I was referring to the quality of the vault, which even with a meet and greet, still should have arrived to you in better condition and I believe contain some rarer stuff. These vault packages are what are paying for the production and delivery of this album package, including Gene's plane tickets etc. With that much money lowering his overhead, a bit more quality could have been reciprocated IMO. I've seen your other videos so I know you are a huge fan (myself included) and I truly believe you love every interaction. I've gotten to meet 4 KISS members myself (5 if you include passing Eric Singer on an escalator going the opposite direction, looking freaked out that I recognized him) so I understand the excitement in the experience.

@RobertMoseley

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I don't care, it's fine. It's a conversation piece, people will see it and ask "What is that?" and very little of the explanation will be about the box itself or what's inside it. The story is about going to Las Vegas and getting it from Gene Simmons, with my friend Vinnie Paul who also got one. That is what makes it cool.

@j_freed

6 жыл бұрын

I kinda hoped when you mentioned 'Vinnie' earlier it was the '80s KISS band member playing lead guitar... but you have an interesting life still (and a still more interesting living room decor.)

As an Aussie growing up in the 70's and 80's in Australia.....I can tell you that those stickers were sold in Australia......just do a little research. Gene didn't quite tell the truth regarding these.........you can still find them for sale today.

@thomascunningham2919

6 жыл бұрын

Ace Frehley I was going to say I thought there was a ton of Aussie KISS merchandise with Peters image still on for the 1980 tour, even though Eric was the new drummer.

@SupaStah01

6 жыл бұрын

Can't get them in the States. To have the only set in, let's say Topeka Kansas, is pretty fucking cool

@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335

4 жыл бұрын

He's a human so he's a piece of shit he only gives a fuck about money and stupid idiots like this guy spends $2,000 to meet a human just like him.

Very nice. Love that room!

As a chauffeur, I actually got to drive Mr. Simmons the last time he came to Houston. It was a real pleasure to be his driver!

I hope you got a new one! You deserve it! You are an awesome Kiss fan!

Hey did he include the original' 82 version of It's my life? If so... is the quality of it any good?

@RobertMoseley

6 жыл бұрын

I haven't even got a chance to listen to the stuff yet....

Those stickers were sold in Australia I have two sets with Peter.

@ericj.rodrigue617

5 жыл бұрын

The difference is that you probably paid 75 cents for it as oppose to this guy who paid 2,000 dollars. Hahahaha

You got dun ripped off. Gene has to be laughing at these sheep for handing over ther money some fecklessly.

@RobertMoseley

5 жыл бұрын

I wasn't ripped off. I bought this vault in Las Vegas, I was presented it to me with my best friend Vinnie Paul by my side. We spent time with Gene, took photos, laughed and he autographed things for me. Then we spent the day listening to him tell stories, sing songs and answering questions. Then I got to take home this super cool big box with an amazing book, 10 CDs and other unique items. I have memories that will last a lifetime! What's that worth? Then, when Gene found out that there was a crack in my box from shipping, he invited me to another Vault Experience, FREE OF CHARGE and he gave me ANOTHER ONE for FREE and let me KEEP this one too! Now I have TWO of them! I also got to spend another day with him, stories, songs and photos. He is such a nice guy! Every time I go on a vacation I spend a minimum of $2000 to do anything. We just went to Gatlinburg TN and went to Dollywood for the day, that whole trip cost me $2,000. Memories and experiences cost money. When we returned from our trip to Tennessee my wife was told her father was in the hospital on life support. We went to see him and we were there when they turned off the machine. Within a few minutes, he took his last breath and he was gone. Lifeless and still, right before us. A week previous he was at my birthday party doing shots and having a blast with us. My point? When your machine is turned off and you take that last breath and your life flashes before your eyes, with the story you watch be amazing or will it be some internet troll who never did anything cool who just shit on other people and regretting his boring life? Think about it dude.

So Kool, I had paid for a Gene Simmons Vault Experience at the Tulsa BOK show but sadly That was the Cancellation Show that started the Covid Era. March 12th 2020. No Show and No Vault Experience, When talking to Gene's asst. For The Vault Experience it was said that Gene is not Selling anymore Vault Meet n Greets, totally discontinued. I did get my $2000 back 7 months later. But I'm totally bummed about the vault experience discontinued.

I have a picture of me and a young, blonde haired, Tommy Thayer when he was in the Portland Oregon based, "LOVED BY MILLIONS" band. Later, became BLACK N BLUE. Didn't cost a cent!

well he certainly knows how to squeeze money out of dumb loyal fans, more power to him!

Bob's the God of thunder after eating those Heinz beans 😆 🤣 😂 😹 . 🌭

So cool!

Love it ... Believe Me If I Had the Money I would buy it but I'm disabled and on SSI and Leave it at that Your Awesome BOB Love the Videos

I get it. I also have shared a few experiences with Gene, and I've never met a more caring rockstar of his fans, and certainly one of the hardest working professionals I know. Your unboxing videos are superb. I wish you were going on the KISS kruise. I'd like to meet you.

Hi Videobob, I'm also a Gene Simmons fan and Kiss fan for many years and never had the chance to meet him. He is coming to my city in Australia, I'm strongly considering going, would you recommend it. Thanks

Gene Simmons of Kiss is definitely one marketing genius

IM SUPRISED THE MAIL EVEN DELIVERED IT.

Wow you got the poster from Teatro Cariola from Santiago de Chile gig. Greetings from Chile!

I received one of those phone cases in my Vault. Mine was a Destroyer case. Gene told me they were never sold and are prototypes/samples.

@RobertMoseley

6 жыл бұрын

yeah I figured that out. It doesn't say which phone it goes to, looks like maybe an iPhone 5.

@elway2k

6 жыл бұрын

I typed my post before watching the whole video and didn't see you address the case!! lol. Too quick on the draw!

@chrisi123

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha... That's stupid. They sold a ton of this cases. And the leftover shit came in the vault..

I would buy it. Mainly because it's a sick looking vault

It looks like a cool dope stash spot

I love your videos, man....

So aside from the extras, how are the tunes ?

Is genes bank account number in a box?

Who had to get fired this time?

@thearmenianman1432

6 жыл бұрын

Stephen G He probably got into an argument with a security guard or something.

5 years later and Gene still hasn't sold all of these, but he's in no hurry. The price hasn't budged.

What do you do for a living?

great!

i got a GI Joe one Christmas, i wish the vault had some stuff like that.. 2000 $ down the drain.

I wonder how they(KISS) are going to do their 'farewell' tour? I know getting Peter and Ace back(mostly Peter as he is the oldest of the original four, probably can't do a full set Every Night(without being pumped full of painkillers). But as a compromise maybe have him and Ace back for a few songs each(say two songs) for each member(old and new) and maybe everyone can have a part in Rock en Roll All Nite(like the Unplugged set). And of course they'd do it in makup(how?). Well, Peter and Ace would of course don their respective attire and makup, Eric(Singer) could honor his predecessors "Eric(Carr)" 'The Fox' and I guess Tommy can don "The Ankh" if Vinnie doesn't want to or can't appear(given the grief I think not).

Cool. Thanks

Pretty clear that they didn't sell a lot of backstage passes during the Sonic Boom tour....

Gene is a marketing genius.

Didn't you try to sell a Back to the Future DeLorean on the show Pawn Stars?

10:23 Never heard the word 'book' pronounced with two syllables. Lol!

I just enjoy watching how happy you get. Rock on.

Amazing ! but thats all that there's in the vault ? Its not really worth 2000$ for me tho

happy for you but as for myself i wouldnt pay a dime for that stuff

@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335

4 жыл бұрын

Me too bunch of dumb asses who dont think at all

@seabassseabass8835

4 жыл бұрын

@@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335 There's no way in hell...You don't know you're a small minded douchebag..no way in hell 😂

I wonder if Peter criss received a copy???

What show was this guy on he looks really familiar???

I wouldn't have done this for Gene/KISS, but I'm not a huge fan of them. I have, however spent goofy money on Rush related things. Flew to Cleveland to see Geddy do a Q/A moderated by Alex! Then I got to actually meet Geddy while getting his Bass book signed. I met/interacted with him for about 10 seconds, but it was worth every penny I spent. If your a fan of a band and you have to money to do things that you enjoy, do it!! Who gives a crap what anyone else thinks!

I'm a Kiss fan and i'm glad you are happy.

You're missing one of the faux locking lugs on the door. :(

@edneighbor494

6 жыл бұрын

Oh good, now he can whine to Gene for the next year until he gets a private jet.

@RobertMoseley

6 жыл бұрын

I did see that. It had fallen inside the door. I removed the wood that was held on with small nail tacks, I re-glued it back in and also reinforced the other one, I put wood glue on the edges and then used my Ryobi tack nail gun to re-install the wood over the door, it is better than new. Then I took a giant wad of bubble wrap and stuff it up inside behind the interior wall to support it and that kinda fixed it. I realized that they built this thing up in layers and you would have to totally disassemble it to really fix it. So this worked well and it will be fine. It's just going to sit on a shelf for the rest of my life until I'm dead.

God of Thunder 😂😂😂

2 grand of that? The frame of the safe must have been expensive to make..

Proud for you that's bull to pay that much for something high like that

I'd love to meet Gene but even if I didn't I'll still buy it because that thing is Fucking Epic to the Max Babe!

Lift with your knees Bob! Shop rules apply at home too!

You got ripped

Hey my sweetheart Bob 🤩🤩You need to create a playlist for KISS please Mr.Eric and Gene has Spoiled me ROTTEN 🤣🤣🤣🤣

I thought it was supposed to be personally delivered by Gene???

@RobertMoseley

5 жыл бұрын

You didn't pay attention to the video...

Gene should of thrown in a pastrami on rye! 🥪 😂🤣

Hi my friend would love to own that beast but some of the songs I've heard before love to meet gene tho

Everyone on these opening the vault videos are fighting back the tears of disappointment. ! You can see it in the look of their faces. 2000 dollars for about 300 dollars worth of stuff top end

@RobertMoseley

4 жыл бұрын

I suppose if you ordered it online and got it in the mail, maybe... but when you get it in person, you are paying for the experience of meeting Gene Simmons and getting a few minutes with a legend. Go watch the video of me and Vinnie Paul getting our Vaults from Gene. If I am crying, it is out of joy and amazement. Worth every penny.

@Kevin_1962

4 жыл бұрын

Videobob Moseley I get you I wasn’t knocking you glad you had a great time

Did ya get the roll of nickels he hid up his nose man? ;) Take it to Rick Harrison on Pawn Stars. He's got an expert on these type of investments.

I thought i heard Gene say he was going to personaly deliver these?

@RobertMoseley

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, he did, he was in a brown uniform, brown shorts in a brown van, he rang the bell and left it on the porch. Thanks Gene!

@realitystrikes9980

5 жыл бұрын

and he SHOULD, for the $ he charges. At least Peter and Ace get a slice. ...though you can kiss it goodbye ; ) No pun intended.

@mikewestfall827

5 жыл бұрын

$50,000 and Gene will personally deliver to your house.

Was the shipping home expensive? It's fucking heavy

@RobertMoseley

6 жыл бұрын

They shipped it for free. You get what you pay for.

As much of a KISS fan I used to be, I can’t IMAGINE why someone would ever pay this kind of money for band swag. If you have money to burn.... ok. If you are a working man, you could have wiped your ass with that $2000 and it would mean more. And meeting Gene should drive the price DOWN.

Funny thing is you can buy these for $500 right now secondhand and in like new condition 🤣 and some people seriously paid $50,000 just to see Gene and Ace for a few minutes 🤣🤣🤣 I can kind of understand paying $2,000 if you're a huge kiss fan because it does come with a nice safe and some really cool kiss memorabilia but 50k is just ridiculous

yo....calm down man.....lolo

Have you ever been to Gene Simmons House🤘

for $2000 dollers he should of put more stuff in it make it worth it but it still a cool peas

$500 now grabbed me one…

i love the love kiss fans have for the band. what i dont like is how they are willing to overpay for products. this is a 400 vault without the meet and greet

@RobertMoseley

5 жыл бұрын

I don't get how people fail to grasp what it is that you are buying, you are not just buying a box of CDs and books, you are buying a personal experience with Gene Simmons. The only way you can get one of these is to have him hand it to you personally, he signs it, he takes photos with you, he chats with you and gives each person an individual gift so that no two of them are alike. He explains in his promo video, "when I was a kid, there was no way I could meet with Paul McCartney or one of my heroes". So, I like KISS. I just paid $4000 for the meet and greet plus tickets for their Dallas show next year. I have traveled to Las Vegas and Key West to meet him and the band, I paid $6000 to get a personal bass lesson from him as well as getting to keep one of the same Bass guitars that he plays on stage. I make a good living and this is what I like to do for fun. Some people go a on a cruise, or gamble, or buy hookers, or go skydiving... what ever the fuck it is YOU want to do is up to you and your money. I had a fucking blast and I have great memories, great souvenirs and photos, things so amazing that you and 20,000 other people have sat and watched me talk about for an hour. So you go do what YOU want to do and I will go do what I want to do. It's my money and my life.

2000 dollars is ridiculous but oh well I wont be wasting my money on that .

A lifting heavy things tip... Back straight, chin out, knees bent. That way you don't fucking cripple yourself. Don't mention it.

I'm pretty sure you just popped up on pawn stars.

@RobertMoseley

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, I have been on many times!

@blitzkid3395

6 жыл бұрын

Way cool man I was watching this video on my phone and you happened to come on the tv at the same time. Super rad liked video

In gene we trust? Oh dear

Did you send it back? I would

@RobertMoseley

6 жыл бұрын

no, I'm a real man, I got out some wood glue and my nail gun and I fixed it. You can't send it back, he signed it to me personally. Now it's even more custom!

@jaybone23

6 жыл бұрын

@Videobob - Ah, well there ya go then. It's not like you're going to sell it.

@RobertMoseley

6 жыл бұрын

So UPDATE on this, Gene and the makers of the VAULT saw THIS VIDEO!!! They contacted me to tell me they were very sorry it was damaged and they are sending me another one, FREE and I can keep BOTH of them!!!! THAT IS SERVICE!!!! I told you guys, Gene is a generous and gracious dude. These people who shit talk just don't know him or do business with him. What an amazing dude!!!!

@MrManfly

6 жыл бұрын

Robert Videobob Moseley wow that's fantastic!

Ok, let's just hash this out right now. The money paid is for the EXPERIENCE with Gene which have, depending on where you went, included Ace, Peter, Bruce, Vinnie, Eric, Tommy and Paul. I would, as a HUGE fan pay the money if I had it. Alas, I am but a working stiff who has to make sure bills get paid. The Vault itself, yes, you could argue isn't worth the money. That's all well and good. Again, you're paying for the experience which MANY people have done. The lone few of you complaining??? You're still, in a roundabout way, putting money in his pocket. So, there's that.

@RobertMoseley

6 жыл бұрын

People spend lots of money to go to shows, go on a cruise, go on vacation, go to fancy dinners, all of it is putting money into someone's pocket.... For about $2500, I went to Las Vegas and spent the day with KISS fans, hung out with Gene Simmons, got photos, videos and left with a giant vault of music, photos and toys and I have something cool to show my friends when they come over. Everyone thinks it's awesome. Hell, while I was in Vegas I bought a solid gold skull ring with diamond eyes for $4000. It's my money, I'll do what I want with it.

Lucky you !!!

great vault! love your room. Hail Satan!

Nice book but not worth 2gs. And why the hell would he put peter criss's anything in there? Lousy drummer and bandmate. Im sure he could of used a better filler! Sorry but the box of shirts gene sent you was ten times sweeter than the vault!

Lol 2000 $ ha ha you got robbed bob.

Lucky....

Sorry it seems just a waste of money. Kiss fans will buy anything.

@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335

4 жыл бұрын

Yea exactly. He's a idiot. These sheep are just fucking stupid

@seabassseabass8835

4 жыл бұрын

@@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335 It's... he's (an) idiot... genius. 😆 Learn basic English you judgemental douchebag. 😆

Its pleashure to have this..

that's a belt buckle and not a coin isn't it?

@RobertMoseley

6 жыл бұрын

It is coin.

@MrManfly

6 жыл бұрын

Robert Videobob Moseley waddya gonna do with the chest?