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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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.
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.

I don't really plan ahead. Mostly just smoke weed, put on patchouli, then head for the psychedelic section.
boxer12,

Your response reminds me of what I like the least about these forums.

I only hope your way, works best for you.
Slaw, could it be you're taking this a little too seriously?  A trip to a record show isn't comparable to climbing K2.