Card shows
Keep track of what you spend at a show
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It is easy to lose count at a show. A few cards here and there add up quickly.
Set a limit before you arrive
Decide on a total for the day. It makes every offer easier because you already know your ceiling.
Record purchases as you go
Show mode keeps a purchase tally. Add each card when you buy it, and the running total stays in view.
Review afterwards
Once home, check the cards you bought are recorded against the right printings and binders.
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