>>92928009If its your first convention, I think its mandatory that you blow some money.
Set a budget though. Its easier to track if you are using cash.
I usually look though the vendors hall first, then go back for the stuff I want.
Cuts down on impulse buys and I can often find differing prices on the same item.
I've been to enough cons to know what is "rare holy shit buy it now" and "meh thats $20 more than amazon"