The crowds were there, but many people show up for several days and when weather moves in, the move out until another day. It is so vast that at times you can feel rather alone, then you walk to another aisle and you're in a crowd. People get very creative on how to carry items they've purchased as well as how they get around. Bicycles are popular and I even saw one gentleman on a kids scooter and a lot of battery powered EZ chairs. Handtrucks with bungy cords, grandma grocery carts, backpacks, little red wagons.....any means that can aid you are recommended. It's hard to convey the shear size of this event. I was impressed with the amount of things that were there this year. Prices range with quality just like anywhere else. You can find barn hangers. I have a budget and I have to spend wisely (we even pack food rather then spend on the expensive stuff on sight) and I still did well within my area of collecting. Had to stick to a plan and do a lot of looking. You keep track of "potential" buys on paper if it's something you're not sure about and keep moving. Hershey is an experience that everyone should try at least once. You won't be disappointed. I do recommend you bring you're most comfortable pair of shoes. You'll probably hear more different languages spoken from around the world in one day than in a whole year of watching TV.
