Many attend the San Diego Comic Con with an empty piece of luggage in tow. These are the seasoned Comic-Coneers who have learned from their long years of attendance that they’ll be leaving with more than they came with. There’s nothing like that thrill in finding that one rare item to take back home. Okay, maybe it’s like how Indiana Jones might feel when he acquires an ancient idol. So, in a way, all Comic Con shoppers are like Indy — searching for that prized item that they don’t need, but must have.
Preview night at Comic Con takes place Wednesday, when booths are still setting up, and certain exclusive items are first made available for purchase. There are two schools of thought on getting the best deal. One is to buy it early, to be sure you actually get what you want. The second is to scout out the item you want and wait until Sunday to get a deal. Sunday is when Comic Con ends and dealers are more likely to drop the price so they don’t have to lug it back. Choosing a wise shopping strategy is the secret to getting your hands on one of these…
