Attendee Guide • 8 min read
First-Timer's Survival Guide: Navigating 584,000 Sq Ft
584,000 square feet is a lot of floor. Here's a zone-by-zone game plan, what to pack, and how to do the whole day with kids.
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First-Timer's Show Floor Tour
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Walking into 584,000 square feet of continuous show floor is genuinely overwhelming the first time. Treat it like a grocery run with a list, not a wander.
Must-see zones, in order
- ★Grading drop-off first — beat the line, free your hands.
- ★Vintage aisles second, while your eyes are fresh.
- ★Auction pavilion mid-day for lot previews.
- ★Modern and sealed wax late — prices soften near closing.
- ★Autograph pavilion at your ticketed window only.
What to bring
- ★Cash for small tables, cards for big ones — many dealers price cash lower.
- ★Penny sleeves, top loaders and a hard case for what you buy.
- ★A comfortable backpack and, honestly, better shoes than you think you need.
- ★A phone charger — comps lookups drain a battery by noon.
Kids 12 and under are free with a paying adult, and free venue parking makes this one of the easiest family friendly card shows in Colorado to do as a half-day trip.
Bringing raw cards? Pair this with the on-site grading guide so your submission is ready before you leave the house.
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