Never a problem helping out someone with a valid question. I did want to note that there are plusses and minuses to each purchasing scenario, and one was that at the show, you can be a bit more picky as to what you want, because you can put your eyes on the snakes.
Also, after reading my post again, I wanted to add that after all of the work that goes into vending at a show, please show your support, and spend a little money there if you see something that you like.