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Respect the venue! (or the show won’t go on)

As a long-time collector, I’ve witnessed a lot of bad behavior at collectible shows large and small – and I’ll admit I’ve been guilty of it at times. I’m not talking about selling fakes, theft or engaging in bad business deals. Those issues all remain a problem, but I’m specifically talking about how we’ve perhaps become a bit too comfortable and/or too demanding when it comes to the venue.

Recently, the problem seems to have gotten much worse. This includes attendees who park in tow-away zones, sidewalks or even in a few

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