I am looking for the advantage(s)/disadvantages of the early calf sales (May - July) for the 2009 show season compared to the post Labor Day fall sales that are usually the norm for the next show season. I know we are in the middle of our current show season (with out county/state fair still to go) and haven't even thought about next year yet, but I am curious if this is the new trend to sales and/or the new trend to purchase for the next season? Any help/info. would be appreciated.