In SoCal I think we are blessed with pretty strong shows. And, if you get there early, there are a handful of very nice animals. I picked up my Jigsaw and Fire Spider at the shows in Pomona and San Diego respectively.

I have heard horror stories of horrible selection at some shows around the country, and I would agree there to stick to online buying.

I have never been to a show the size of Tinley, and I think that would take a bit more homework.

As far as my list goes, that is the starting point. If nothing from the list is there in a quality I want, I will still look. I can ALWAYS fit in a quality female, those are like Jell-o.