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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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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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Here is the contact address:
Richard & Evonne Hill
4940 H Hunt Club Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27104

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I'm getting excited.. just a new thought on strategy.. I'm going to take with me, my button flashlight that came with the Feickert protractor. Nice accessory for sure. I attended a record show a few years ago where the electricity went off. Luckily, all was not lost as I came away with a 1A copy of Rush "S/T".Yes, I did say luckily.
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Here's what I came home with:
Byrds "Turn, Turn, Turn" 360 Sound Mono
Link Wray "Live at the Paradiso"
ELO "Out of the Blue"
Stone Poneys "S/T"
Big Brother and the Holding Co. "Cheap Thrills"
Rolling Stone "High Tides & Green Grass" London  BellSound
Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks
Springsteen "The River"

had $6.00 left over out of $100.

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I don't really plan ahead. Mostly just smoke weed, put on patchouli, then head for the psychedelic section.
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