Vendor Tips

Preparation Beforehand:

Imagine what your table will look like. If  you haven’t been a Vendor at a Swap Meet before, it helps to do a practice run-through at home and set everything up. That way you can spot if there’s anything you need. Remember everything you used to set up and keep it all together until the big day.

Label every item with prices or clearly written signs (labels are better, some people just don’t read)

If you’re not worried about car theft, load everything into your car the night before, otherwise have it all ready to go inside the house near the door.

Get change at the bank to make up a float. Keep in mind lots of people like to break their larger bills in the morning, so lots of $5 bills are helpful. I usually bring a $50.00 float. Tip: Buy a cute apron or something with easily-accessible pockets, to keep your money in.

Map out where the Swap Meet is and how to get there from your place.

Get a good night’s sleep! It’ll be a long, crazy day so get everything done early so you can go to bed early.

Day of the Sale:

Allow yourself plenty of time to get there. The Swap Meet has a window of time for Vendors to set up. Plan to arrive near the beginning of this window of time. If you finish setting up early, take a break and mingle with other Vendors until the sale starts! Better safe than sorry.

Organize your products. Make it easy for customers to see your merchandise.

Standing behind your table representing things makes people more comfortable asking a question about a product, and thus, more comfortable buying from you.

Unless you have a lot of inventory on multiple tables, you probably won’t need someone else there all day. It’s more fun if you can get a friend to help you out, but don’t feel like it’s a priority. It DOES help though, to have friends stop in throughout the day and monitor the booth when you have to use the restroom, grab a bite to eat or even just get out and browse other tables.

Have grocery bags, newspapers (for fragile items) and hangers available.

Bring snacks/drinks/lunch in an ice chest.

Bring a receipt book for record keeping.

Upcoming
Kids Swap Meet

Saturday December 03, 2011
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Chilliwack Heritage Park

44140 Luckakuck Way

Chilliwack, B.C.

Table Rentals:

Businesses and Mom-Preneurs Welcome

200 Tables available @ $25.00 each

To Reserve a Table:

Please call Tammy @ 604 858 4034

Email: lilrascalsswap@telus.net

Vendor Check-In:

Date: Saturday December 03, 2011
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.