Funny you should mention the vultures that come out to some of these events. My local shop does about 10 events per year. I see so many people that I NEVER see in there hanging out or even just to shop and leave.
Funny story . . . a couple of events ago there was this lady who appeard was probably 60 but looked 80 and looked like she was one SS check away form living in a box. She shows up with a guy "friend" and they partake of the free cigars, food and drinks and proceed to stay all day. Later I notice that she is being politely asked to leave by the owner. After she is gone I ask what was up. He tells me that in addition to sucking up all the beer and food (and of course not buying a thing) she was trolling through the ash rays and taking out all of the butts. She was taking these and putting them in a plastic bag in her purse. :0 I guess at that point he had about enough.
Nothing like a quality doggie bag for the road. :laugh: