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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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bondmanp
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I take $100 cash out of the bank. When that’s gone, I go home. Sadly, some vendors have started to take plastic using those little swipe adaptors for iPhones. D’OH!!! Also, I take a sturdy shoulder bag that can hold a lot of LPs, a bottle of iced tea, and bandaids for when my cuticles get destroyed by flipping through record bins. I also take a pre-emptive dose of Naproxen (Alieve), since I will be bending, kneeling to browse the bins, some of which will be on the floor, and lifting to cary LPs. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. I leave my coat in the car. For some reason, record show venues are always very warm. If rain or snow is expected, bring plactic bags to cover any exposed LP jackets as you return to your car.
czarivey
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I've got lots of preparations before the record show:
1st I make sure my records are all marketable and clean
2nd I make sure I meet crowd demands and on top bring something cool and different from other record dealers
3rd I sort my records by either genre or alphabetical order or both. I'd usually have separate box for popular artists
4th I take enough cash change of singles and fives, but mostly my records are priced by multiple of $5. If I plan not to bring budget "floor" boxes, than I will only have change with 5 and 10$ bills. Therefore the name is "Take 5"
:-)
6: I'm not going to be in Clemmons, but will hopefully see NC audiogoners at Carrboro NC on April 3rd. So come and visit me and other dealers joining the show.





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jafant
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Wish I could make it- slaw.

I enjoy hunting for CDs. Let me know how everything went for you!
Happy Listening!
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jafant
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Is there a strong Record Show circuit in N.C. ?
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slaw OP
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jafant, I haven't researched NC for all shows. I've been on the mailing list for this particular one for over twenty years and have missed maybe two times. With all of the new and on-line stuff I buy, I do relegate my spending here to around $100.00 for two reasons, one is the obvious and the second is it allows me to make more smart decisions on what is most important to me.
What I've noticed over the past twenty years is the increased attendance and a lot more female buyers. Last time, I was beside a lady who had brought her teenage daughter to buy lps! These are all positive trends I think.
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