I went to my first show as an extremely lower middle class affiliate (hell I moved to Costa Rica just to lower my living expenses so I could reinvest my earnings). Most my friends are self employed affiliates... My old dayjob friends and I just don't relate anymore. Going to a show is a way to meet like minded people. I like talking about the industry, throwing ideas around, getting to know other people just like me, and putting GFY nicks to faces.
You don't need to be a 7 figure affiliate to afford to attend a show or two.
