* Bring items to sign
* Bring your own pens – Always bring the type of pen you want to sign, usually a black / blue marker or a black / blue pen. All sporting match events will be available for players to sign; however, there are times when the ink runs out. If you let players borrow your pen, you never know how good will come of it. (Thanks to Laura for this advice)
* Bring water and snacks (note that many of the parties and conventions do not allow either of you to enter), but if you are going to a caravan, at least bring water and some snacks.
* Bring an iPod / mp3 player; at these events, you will want to keep busy. Yes, you can talk, but you can only talk for a while. Sometimes you just want to listen to some music.
* Bring a family member and / or friends: Most of the time, autographs are one per person, but if you bring a friend or family member, you may be separated. It may not be of much help with friends, but it will certainly help if the memories stay in the family.
* Bring a backpack to store your baseball memorabilia, such as trading cards you want to sign, baseballs, mini helmets, hockey pucks, etc.
* Bring money: At many of these parties, conventions, and caravans, they have tables set up with merchants selling trading cards, signed and unsigned souvenirs, among other things.
* Get there early – Some of the fan parties and conventions have strict policies on when you can start queuing, some don’t, and in fact require you to stay in line for autograph tickets. Caravans are a completely different beast in that most caravans offer free autographs for players who are not only promising prospects, but superstar players as well. For caravans, it is highly recommended that you arrive at least 2 hours early and start waiting in line.
* Wear comfortable … everything. You will be waiting in line either way.
* Bring a seat or bucket, if you don’t care what others think of you.
* Bring a camera: If you bring a camera, it will take at least one photo guaranteed.
* Explore the local bars and lobbies before and after the event because the party or convention usually takes place in a hotel.