I am new and I am not sure what to do.

Contact us! We have worked with MANY first timers and are still working with them today. We started out as crafters so we understand. We do our best to answer any questions you have and help you along the way. Your first shows are a lot of learning but we have some of the BEST vendors around and they all work/help each other at shows. Don't let being new scare you away - get signed up now!

What are Categories?

Each vendor is placed into one, two or even many categories - based on the list of items you listed on your vendor form. The more categories that you fall into, the harder it is to get a space because every category must have open availability.

Options if you are one of the vendors who falls into multiple categories:

If you don't sell many of a coveted category and it is preventing you from getting into shows, you could remove it from your listing (and your booth).

Be quick, be persistent and keep trying different shows.

You can also choose to split yourself, as some of our vendors do, into to completely different entities such as Nancy's Candles and Nancy's Jewelry. They even have noted that one will be sold in the spring/summer and the other will be sold in the fall/winter. When asking for a space you would request a space for either or. Of course you have to remember this because you can only sell what you have on your list and can get banned for selling both if only approved for one.

***We will not accept vendors who say they "just won't bring it that day" because our there is no way (or time) to keep track of that, especially the day of the show.

How does the backup list work?

If a vendor emails for a space and it is already filled AND they are already on our contact list then they are automatically placed on the back up list for that event.

If a space opens up we start contacting vendors on the backup list first. We give vendors anywhere from 24 to 78 hours (depending on how soon the event is) to accept/decline.

If you get invited from the backup list -- always repond (yes or no). Those who don't answer may stop getting invited.

When are payments due?

6 weeks prior to an event or 1 week from sign-up for those who come in after the original due date.

ALWAYS the due date is in your confirmation email. I can always work with you, to a certain extent, if needed, on payment date. Simply talk with me! Reminders start 2 weeks prior to payment due date.

How can I make my payment?

Your options are now to use PayPal, which includes an additional fee or you can send check/money order/cash dropped off.

This info is on the link you are given in your confirmation email.

How do I know that you received my payment?

Once your payment is processed, you will be listed as one of the vendors on the webiste list.

This is not automatic so please give me a day or two. If you feel it has been too long, you can email to confirm receipt.

Beware of SCAMMERS!

I, Nancy, am the ONLY one who would ever contact you for a space in a show. We use Facebook for advertising only and will not accept signups there or give info how to pay. This is to protect all of us.

If someone does contact you about a space, please, let them know that YOU KNOW they are a scammer and will be reported. I personally like to go to their page and choose the angry emoji and comment SCAMMER under their picture.

How can I be successful?

Stay off your phone.

Make eye / verbal contact with everyone who passes your booth.

Accepting credit, cashap, venmo and/or zelle can be the difference between a sale or no-sale.

Love what you do. You can't just sit there and expect people to come and buy from you.

If you "never sell" then take personal inventory of what you are doing and what you are selling. Not everything is for everyone.

Stay off your phone.

Did I mention -- stay off your phone.

What kind of advertising is done?

We have a list of on-line ads that we use for every event. They include all of the local newspapers, TV & radio stations, and publications that allow free on-line ads.

We also pay for for Facebook to "boost" the event. Some organizations also choose to pay for flyers to be printed and distributed.

Signs are placed in front of the venue the week prior to the event (where allowed). We do not place them off-site anymore due to city regulations.

Plus, YOU are the most important advertising tool there is. You should be sharing the FB event, emailing your contacts, handing out flyers and spreading the word in any way you can.

How do I get removed from contact list?

MANY WAYS! Good and bad.

If you are no longer interested in doing events then simply email us. Many people move away or get out of the business and we like to keep our list clean.

If you are removed from an event list 3 times due to lack of payment (and no contact) then you are automatically removed from the contact list. If you are signed up for more spaces at time of removal then you are removed from those shows as well.

NO SHOWS are bad. VERY bad! If you don't show up for a show or contact us 2 hours prior to setup time - then you will be removed from the contact list and all future shows with no refunds.

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