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Mitch: <br /> <br />The first and universal rule of swap meets and auctions is: "The money runs out before the deals do." SOOOOOO......make a list of what you want and what you are willing to pay for it. Spend some time doing research on what is currently available and at what cost. Then, rank order what you want. What A, B and C are you willing to pass on to get an X or Y? Then STICK TO IT!! Don't let the heat of the moment run away with you. It happens to everyone, novice and old hand alike. Finally reserve about 20% of your money for the unexpected rareity or compelling value. Also, if you know others who specialize in something and run across it at a good price you might want to get it as "trade bait" for something they have which you lust after. Good luck, good hunting and have fun. <br /> <br />Randy
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