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2016 TUCSON SHOW
GUIDE
The annual Tucson gem,
jewelry, mineral, fossil, and
bead shows are upon us. As
you plan your Tucson trek, it
helps to be prepared. Lapidary
Journal Jewelry Artist Jewelry
Features Manager Helen I.
Driggs — a veteran of many
Tucson shows — shares her
favorite Tucson tips:- Set a strict daily budget and
adhere to it. It’s easy to blow the
bankroll there because there is so
much good stuff. Self control is
critical! - Determine need vs. want —
before you leave home. Make sure you get
what you need fi rst; then spend the rest of
your cash on what you want. - Travel light.
4. Don’t forget to drink water and eat
regular meals.- Flat Rate Priority Mail. I bring one medium
box for each day of my trip and two rolls of
reinforced packing tape, some bubble wrap,
and a thick black Sharpie. Don’t rely on the
post offi ce to have these things; bring them
to be sure.
6. Register in advance for credentialed
shows.
7. Plan your attack before you leave home. I
look at the date range for my selected shows
and try to visit them in logical order. I do the
most critical things fi rst while I am sharp,
awake, and still have money. If you have time,
scout fi rst, make notes, and then go back to
buy after you’ve comparison-shopped.
8. Have some fun.
Nothing helps you plan your visit to the shows
more than the 2016 Tucson Show Guide.
With nearly 300 pages of show information
— including dates, times, locations, and
exhibitors at the 45 2016 shows — plus maps,
shuttle schedules, and more, the Tucson Show
Guide is the defi nitive guide to everything
you’ll need or want to know. And even if
you’re not going to Tucson this year, the
guide makes a great resource that you can
refer to all year long. And it’ll get you in the
mood for the 2017 shows.AVAILABLE NOW AT SHOP.
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