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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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Slaw, We need a list of what of you buy at the show! Cheers,
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Most important to me:  cash, a good snack before, and comfy shoes.
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How did you do- slaw?
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March 13th.
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scott_w: If you make it to the show, you should get on their mailing list. They come around twice a year. By the way, ever go to Earshot? Although kind of a small store, they have a lot of great items.

I'm kind of like Whart in that I don't like to just hang around all day. Get in and get out. I will say that on my short list are mid 60's through 70's rock. If they were originally released in the UK, that's what I want and preferably mono. I scored a UK Yes "Fragile" last time that sounds really good. That made the trip worthwhile. Also found a stereo Rolling Stones "Flowers" Decca/London, Bell Sound pressing that, while inconsistent sonically, I felt was a nice find. Passed on a live Jellyfish lp, that I now regret.....
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