Seller Guide
Thank you so much for being a seller of our upcoming Wedding Flea Market! Please read this in its entirety as it will give you important information including load-in, guidelines, and tips for the best success! :) Don’t forget to check your email (and spam folder) as we will be sending out emails periodically prior to the event.
Be sure to check out the videos at the bottom of this page, as there is valuable insight from previous successful sellers.
And of course, please do not hesitate to contact us for any additional questions!
Load In
Set up is available the day before from 4-7pm. You are required to sign up for a load-in time. Please do so HERE.
If it is available we highly recommend loading in the day before to avoid overflow at set up the next morning.
After you bring in your items, you must move your car!
When you arrive, please see one of our Wedding Flea Market staff. We will scan your seller ticket and direct you to where your seller space is located.
Your space
Each space purchased comes with
One 10’ x 10’ space with pipe and drape
Two chairs
You can only bring up to TWO helpers at no additional cost.
All items must be contained within your space.
We highly recommend not placing any items on the floor in front of your table space, because the aisle must be open and free of any items for shopper traffic. It greatly decreases your chances of damage or theft.
Please be mindful of the other sellers and their items around you.
You are not permitted to hang, tape, staple, or tack anything to the walls.
Wi-Fi will be available as well as an ATM.
If you require electricity, you must arrange with the convention center staff. They charge for electricity.
Shopping
You/your helper cannot sell before the event starts and you cannot shop from other sellers prior to the event. It is very unfair to paid ticket shoppers.
Transactions
Buyers are encouraged to use cash for purchases, however, recommend taking other methods of payments - at your own risk such as PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, Cash App, etc.
We are not responsible for any bad transactions.
Some shoppers may purchase from you and then ask to leave purchases to finish shopping. PLEASE GET THEIR PHONE NUMBER in case they leave without their purchases.
We are not responsible if items are left behind.
Pricing
You took a lot of time, effort, (and money) to select or make your decor and I am sure you are feeling that expense from your big day.
Unfortunately, you are not likely to get a 100% return on what you spent on your items. When you shopped for your decor, you were looking for a deal, too.
To sell your items successfully – you have to price appropriately - and price them to move quickly. Pricing near, at, or even above retail (even if you made them) will affect your sales.
At retail stores, shoppers have access to clearance prices, customer service, and return policies. This is not a retail store or a craft sale. Shoppers will not pay retail prices at a resale - especially when they paid admission to shop. They are looking for savings!
Research pricing ahead of time. Shoppers already have.
When priced correctly, many sellers average around $500 or more. Some have made $1000 - 2000, and were sold out in less than 2 hours. The only thing you should be taking home is a fat wallet! :)
Success can also come down to how much you have to sell and its style.
Even though you may have used some of your items for "only a few hours", they are still used. Even new/unused items automatically depreciate. You should not be charging retail price - even if you made your decor.
Offering 40% off the retail cost - minus wear and tear- is often a good starting point.
Consider offering package deals for your items. You could sell very quickly and the shopper will have their wedding decor in one shot!
Be willing to negotiate with a potential buyer.
If you haven’t been able to sell your items as the event progresses, consider cutting the pricing down further.
Please remember that we cannot guarantee sales or attendance. At Station House 7, please keep in mind that this is a much smaller event.
Items and Display
Please upload 2-4 photos of some of the items that you are selling. Pro pics are a plus! Please create a folder with your name so that I know who is selling what. This will help in marketing your items!
Please make sure your items are not dirty, stained, damaged, or broken. Shoppers won’t buy them (would you?). Dust and clean your items. Check for dead bugs, food residue, cracks, discoloration, etc.
Mark your items clearly with prices. You could also create a “menu” list of items and prices to display along with item descriptions.
Bring pictures of your items in action! It gives the shopper a visual. This is also helpful if you have more than you can fit in your space. Keep extra inventory under your table.
Be creative and display your items in an attractive way! Stagger items according to height.
Don’t overfill your table as it will overwhelm shoppers and they could miss things. Keep bulk items in your car to maximize space. Indicate quantities on your display item.
Arrange vertically. Due to the size of the venue, we highly recommend bringing small shelves or something that you can place on top of your table. This gives you much more space to display your decor.
Again, you CANNOT tape or put ANYTHING on the walls. You WILL be charged for doing this.
SELL It!
Don’t just sit there! Engage with a potential buyer and talk up your items! Talk about the inspiration behind them, how you used them, or how you made them. Tell the story about your items.
Smile and have fun! :)
What To Bring
Bring change such as $10’s, $5’s, and $1’s.
Bring shopping bags, boxes, calculator, and wrapping material so that your customer can transport their items.
Bring post-its, a notepad, pens, tape measure, extra pricing stickers, Sharpies, markers, hangers, and tape.
After the event is over - or if you sell out
You must leave your space as you found it. Please break down/consolidate any extra boxes.
Here are some options if you do not want to take your unsold items home with you:
Donate your unsold items to us, as we may be able to reuse or repurpose them (even if broken) at our sister company, a small wedding venue called Station House 7. We include decor in our event rental packages at no cost to the client. Your items will then have a longer life, support our venue, and be kept out of the landfill! If you are interested in this option, please see one of our staff.
If you rather donate elsewhere, there is a Goodwill at 2604 Monroeville Blvd, Monroeville, PA 15146.
Hear directly from previous sellers
