[jsfriedm]

I primarily go to shows for three reasons:
1)to buy raw commons for my sets, which I'd prefer to examine in person and avoid paying $5 shipping for a $20 card
2)to see what the auction houses have or will have up for sale
3)to drop off cards in person for grading (not anymore, now that SGC no longer does shows

I have bought graded, more expensive cards at shows but that's rare, since the selection and prices are generally better online and at auction.