How do you prepare for a record show?


I have one coming in my area within a week.

I gone through many shows. At first I just attended. Later, I had some sort of idea as to what I wanted. Later again, I had become more aware of what might be accomplished by having a strategy.

So, given my enlightened history, and taking into consideration your thoughts, how do you currently approach an upcoming show?

One thing I do is limit my spending by having a certain amount brought with me.

I do think that now, I need to narrow things down to original pressings from the UK and the like... mono vs stereo..?
I make a short list of interesting items and, "stick to it".

Any other thought?

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slaw-

where do you live and which show are you attending?

Do you seek Vinyl only?

What I should do:
Post my entire collection on Discogs, so I can look it up on my phone and not buy stuff I already have

What I really do: 
Make a short list wish list of top 5 or 10 that I'm hunting for. If they are rare and expensive, look up price history on discogs & ebay so I know what do expect and what's a fair price.

What usually happens: I buy a bunch of random stuff, almost nothing on my list and at least one LP that I already own! Cheers,
Spencer