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 times, 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.
🎥 Click/Tap for first-hand seller tips
Your space
Each space purchased comes with
1 covered six-foot table
Two chairs
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.
You are permitted up to 2 people to help you at no extra cost, no matter how many spaces you buy.
Wi-Fi will be available.
If you require electricity, please see the venue staff.
Shopping
You/your helpers are NOT permitted to sell before the event start.
You CANNOT shop from other sellers until after general admission is let through. It is very unfair to paid ticket shoppers.
Transactions
Buyers are encouraged to use cash for purchases, however, you are free to take other methods of payments - at your own risk.
We are not responsible for any bad checks or bad credit card 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.
Items
For marketing purposes, please email us some of the items you are selling. Pro pics are a plus!
Please make sure your items are not dirty, stained, or damaged/broken.
Mark your items clearly with prices. Or 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.
What To Bring
Cart for loading and unloading.
Bring change such as $10’s, $5’s, and $1’s. There is an ATM machine on site but be prepared ahead of time.
Bring shopping bags, boxes, 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.
Sell it!
Don’t just sit there! Engage with the 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! :)
After the event is over, you must leave your space as you found it. Please take boxes and any unsold items with you.
Load-in
Set up is available the night before - as well as two hours prior to the event.
If you purchased more than one booth space, it is strongly suggested to load in the night before. Doors at the venue will be locked at the end of the night. Please vacate by 7:50pm.
To avoid a large backup we require you to pick a load-in time: Head here to sign up for your time.
Please see one of our Wedding Flea Market staff when you arrive. We will direct you to where your seller space is located.
Please note that spaces are assigned by color and style. No assignments are given before arrival.
Once you load all your items to your booth space, please move your vehicle immediately BEFORE SETTING UP so that others can park and unload, too.
Please bring a dolly or small wagon of your own to make load-in easier. None will be provided.
You must be completely set up and ready to sell at 10 am!
Pricing
This is the tough love and the hard part of the guide. These items mean a lot to you and they are sentimental. You took a lot of time and effort in selecting them or making them. You also spent a lot of money and you are feeling that expense. However, you are not going to get 100% return of what you spent on your wedding.
To sell your items successfully – you have to price appropriately - and price them to move quickly. Pricing near, at, or even above retail (people have tried!) 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.
Don't. Charge Too. Much. That has been an ongoing complaint from past event surveys. If you were a previous buyer, I am sure you saw some inflated pricing, too.
When priced correctly, many sellers average at least $500 or more. Some have made over $800-1000+! 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.
Here are some tips:
Research pricing ahead of time. Shoppers already have.
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% percent 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.
Awesome seller tips. Plus see how some arranged their spaces.
