[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Just do a walk-through of all the aisles. It's pretty easy to tell who will likely have what you seek. If you don't see exactly what you're after on display, just inquire with dealers where similar material is being offered. Use logic/common sense. Don't waste time asking for vintage at a mostly modern dealer, etc. It's pretty straightforward. (I guarantee you this will prompt at least one person from sharing their great vintage find at a modern dealer's booth. Happy for their success, but I prefer my own approach.)

I am not sure what the people are doing who say you need soooo much time for the show. Not really necessary, unless you're wanting to put in hours upon hours of going through monster boxes looking for commons, or standing in the autograph/TPA lines.

Personally, I'd rather be efficient to get myself out of the venue and area as quickly as possible (this goes for all National venues/areas I've ever been to). I never went in with any game plan mapped out. Could always wrap it all up in a few hours max. What I looked forward to the most about the National was leaving the National! Sayonara, sea of backpacks and B.O.! But my show days are long over. The excitement of shows died with childhood. Now, you'd really have to twist my arm with a great financial reward for attending any show.