| Forum Name | Topics | Posts | Last Post |
| Introductions |
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This is an important tip to people when using this board.
| 1 | 1 | on Feb 11, 2010, 6:05am
by davejs
in Welcome. |
| Sign up now - GET FULL ACCESS
Sign up now to get full access to other areas in this forum. You will be able to read what members have to say about events, promoter's etc. Don't miss out. We don't allow non-members to read this privileged information. Sign up now. YOU MUST BE LOGGED IN TO VIEW THESE FEATURES.
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| Log in Procedures
How to log in to the Forum
| 2 | 2 | on May 6, 2011, 10:18am
by walkersstics
in Fair/Festival Invites |
| Welcome to Vendor News
This forum is a place where you can describe your experiences as a vendor, etc. and share info with others and profide an array of resources.
| 6 | 70 | on Dec 12, 2011, 3:35pm
by davejs
in Please help this board... |
| FORUM GUIDELINES
Here are the guidelines for the forum. A continuing work in progress. The Administrator will be the only member posting to make this easier to understand. Go down to the Vendor's Bar and we'll grab a beer and discuss things, okay?
| 1 | 1 | on Sept 10, 2009, 12:06am
by davejs
in Membership Levels |
| Upcoming Improvements
I will be posting some of the ideas I have in mind as I proceed to improve the appearance of the board along with a number of features.
| 3 | 18 | on Apr 4, 2010, 11:14pm
by traveler
in Appearance |
| Members of the Forum
Hello people. Please tell us who you are and some info about yourself. Where you are from? What you make or sell (if you want to divulge the information)
| 10 | 85 | on Feb 24, 2011, 12:01pm
by davejs
in Please introduce yourself |
| Anything about events - TELL US ABOUT YOUR SHOWS |
| N. California Shows - 2011
Here's the place to enter your info on shows in 2011
| 19 | 130 | on Nov 11, 2011, 11:27pm
by traveler
in Oct 2011 |
| N. California shows -Your reviews 2009-2010 - 1 Viewing (1 sub-board)
Here's the place to tell about your shows in Northern California. PLEASE be sure to include date, name of event, city, state and of course your comments. Maybe mention booth fee.
| 79 | 856 | on Dec 27, 2010, 11:26am
by bmermaid
in Reviews, etc. for show... |
| Southern California Shows
Please tell about your shows in Southern California.
| 12 | 59 | on Mar 8, 2011, 4:37pm
by caricatureartist
in Fiesta De Carnivals in... |
| Oregon, Washington and British Columbia
Here is the place to provide info and reviews on Oregon, Washington and British Columbia shows.
| 10 | 53 | on Oct 23, 2010, 3:47pm
by traveler
in Puyallup Wa. Fair? |
| Arizona Shows - 1 Viewing
This is the place to put anything and mostly everything about your shows in AZ.
| 21 | 121 | on Apr 15, 2011, 3:00pm
by suktexas
in Jan-Mar in AZ for hand... |
| Colorado and New Mexico Shows
How about telling us about events in Colorado and New Mexico.
| 5 | 26 | on Nov 12, 2011, 12:52am
by traveler
in Texas State Fair 2011 |
| Nevada Shows
Here is the place to put your info and provide reviews of shows in NV.
| 5 | 11 | on May 8, 2011, 7:58am
by caricatureartist
in Las Vegas San Gennaro ... |
| Events in Upper Northwest areas
Here's the place to tell about your events in N&S Dakota, Mn, WS, NB, WY and MT. Upcoming events, reviews and other info is appreciated for the benefit of others doing shows in that area.
| 11 | 42 | on Sept 10, 2011, 9:33am
by walkersstics
in SD State Fair, Huron SD |
| Vendor Venues in the News
Here's the place where you can place news stories about particular events.
| 3 | 4 | on May 30, 2010, 11:42pm
by davejs
in San Leandro Cherry Fes... |
| Vendors looking for shows
If you are a vendor and you are looking for a show in a particular month, please post accordingly
| 15 | 83 | on Apr 10, 2010, 1:04pm
by bmermaid
in Vendors Looking for Sh... |
| Vendor News
A place where we call all go to describe our experiences, give info and insight into various events.
| 8 | 49 | on Oct 5, 2010, 6:07pm
by mcwier
in Difficulties of being ... |
| Other venues
There are a number of people who sell during the week at a number of other locations; flea markets, farmer's markets, designated locations, etc. Anybody find a good place to sell? Tell us your experiences.
| 6 | 10 | on May 26, 2010, 5:44am
by davejs
in S.F. Bay Area Flea Mar... |
| Everything else about events, etc. |
| Handmade but not handmade
There are events for just arts and crafts, mainly those products that are hand made. We all know that most of these shows allow other items. A lot of times when we speak to other sellers, they claim that they make their products and it's so obvious that they are not telling the truth. Let's hear some stories.
| 1 | 4 | on Mar 20, 2011, 11:00am
by bmermaid
in I make my stuff, really! |
| Nightmare Neighbors
How about telling us about those special neighbors that were real nightmares?
| 2 | 13 | on Jan 7, 2011, 1:37am
by stuff4sale
in Fudgie the nightmare n... |
| Interesting Characters we have met at shows
How about telling us about some interesting characters we have seen at our shows.
| 3 | 4 | on Mar 5, 2011, 12:37pm
by bmermaid
in Eugene, OR |
| Books, Event Publications and Websites
Let's list the publications and websites the we use to find shows. Books of interest to vendors.
| 3 | 7 | on Oct 5, 2010, 5:31pm
by mcwier
in Books |
| Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA)
Here's the place to post information the CPSIA (Lead in Toys, etc)
| 7 | 31 | on Oct 23, 2010, 3:28pm
by traveler
in Designer Childrens clo... |
| Travel - Motels, Food, etc.
Tell us about your motel stays, eating in restaurants, 'fair food', etc.
| 7 | 34 | on Apr 16, 2011, 1:21pm
by davejs
in Bedbugs and other crea... |
| It Takes a Thief
We all have to deal with people ripping us off. How about telling some of your experiences.
| 7 | 27 | on Jan 7, 2011, 2:05am
by stuff4sale
in Protecting yourself |
| Free RV Parking
If you have an RV (camper, motor home, tent, etc) do you spend nights at any kind of 'free' camping areas. i.e. Walmart, Indian Casinos, streets, et.
| 1 | 5 | on Apr 3, 2010, 9:12pm
by traveler
in Wal-mart and Indian Ca... |
| Gas Prices
Tell us what you are paying for gas...where you live, at your event, etc. Complaints are welcome but it won't do anything to the price of gas.
| 5 | 16 | on Sept 8, 2011, 9:12am
by walkersstics
in Recent gas prices & lo... |
| Funny things people said or did
Here's a place to post your humorous experiences at shows. There are a lot of funny and crazy things happening, we all know that. Let's hear about them. I think that we could post separate threads for each incident, okay? Easier to read.
| 8 | 17 | on Jan 14, 2011, 10:33pm
by davejs
in This is a Farmer's Market |
| Comments that people make to us & photos
People say the darndest things to us, don't they. Let's hear it. Taking pictures of our beloved vendor's products.
| 4 | 26 | on Nov 12, 2011, 12:05am
by traveler
in "The other guy that wa... |
| Worst Weather Conditions you had at a show
Please tell us about the worst weather conditions you have ever had to endure.
| 1 | 6 | on Apr 3, 2010, 7:36pm
by traveler
in Worst Weather Conditions |
| Promoter Info,etc. |
| About Promoter's - the good, the bad and the ugly
Please tell about your experiences with promoter's.
| 9 | 36 | on Jun 17, 2010, 2:57pm
by traveler
in General Question about... |
| Your experiences with these promoter's
Please tell about your experiences (bad, good, etc.) with these specified promoters in CA, AZ, OR and NV
| 6 | 37 | on Aug 2, 2011, 8:10pm
by davejs
in Eckerstrom Productions |
| Additional fees
Describe some of your expeiences with added fees for shows.... excessive processing fees, police checks, insurance, city permits. Which promoter's are really ripping people off?
| 5 | 26 | on Apr 3, 2010, 11:29pm
by susien
in Police checks on vendors |
| Have you ever had a show cancelled?
Have you ever had a show cancelled after you paid your fees?
| 1 | 6 | on Apr 15, 2010, 10:14am
by laptoo
in Show cancelled |
| Promoter's looking for vendors
If you are a promoter or suggesting an event, please post here
| 4 | 14 | on Sept 19, 2011, 11:00am
by walkersstics
in Spaces available |
| Show Inquiries - 1 Viewing
If you are wondering about an event, please list it here and hopefully somebody will tell you how they did. Was it a horror show? A real doozie or simply fantastic.
| 17 | 62 | on Sept 3, 2011, 9:04am
by traveler
in Bloominton Gold Corvet... |
| Vendor's Bar and Grill |
| Welcome to our chit chat area
This is where we can talk about general things. The name might just be temporary for a couple days until we come up with something better. Anything goes.
| 132 | 556 | on Dec 7, 2011, 9:20pm
by traveler
in The Attack of the Russ... |
| What Vendors Like and Dislike
Recently read about about a book named "What White People Like." Let's find out what vendor's like and dislike about shows, promoter's, etc.
| 2 | 4 | on Jul 11, 2010, 10:26pm
by traveler
in What Vendor's Do not like |
| Member Locations (1 sub-board)
locations of members of this forum
| 3 | 22 | |
| Email Scams
Here's where we can describe some of the email scams that we are getting.
| 3 | 4 | on Nov 9, 2010, 5:14am
by davejs
in Do me a favor events (... |
| Resources |
| Other A&C Forums, etc.
Here's where we can put links to other forums, etc. that would be of interest.
| 2 | 6 | on Jan 13, 2011, 1:23pm
by davejs
in Etsy forums |
| Selling at online auctions; Ebay, Etsy, etc
Do you sell online? Experiences, opinions, complaints, suggestions, etc.
| 6 | 15 | on Jan 13, 2011, 12:52pm
by bmermaid
in Paypal |
| UPS and Other Shipping Nightmares
Here's a place where we can share our shipping experiences.
| 1 | 8 | on Jul 5, 2010, 10:07am
by traveler
in UPS Problems |
| Fixtures and supplies
Here's a place to tell where you get your fixtures...grids, canopies, hooks, shelves, etc. You can mention bad or good experiences here also.
| 1 | 6 | on Mar 23, 2010, 10:55am
by danimigfb
in Fixtures for booths, s... |
| Accepting Credit Cards
Information on accepting credit cards
| 6 | 31 | on Apr 9, 2011, 9:06am
by walkersstics
in Square |
| Canopies
What kind of canopy, etc., do you use.
| 4 | 32 | on Apr 28, 2010, 2:02pm
by bmermaid
in Sidewalls |
| Liability Insurance
There are a number of shows that are requring liability insurance. Please tell us about your insurance, etc.
| 5 | 55 | on Apr 14, 2011, 11:16am
by Ross Graham
in Liability Insurance fo... |
| Weather Reports
All of us pretty much start checking those weather reports 10 days in advance,. What is your favorite weather internet site?
| 2 | 4 | on Dec 4, 2009, 10:14am
by Janelyn
in Snow In Forecast |
| Craftmaster News Reviews
Let us know if you have placed reviews from your shows in Craftmaste News
| 4 | 23 | on Feb 26, 2010, 11:53am
by davejs
in February March 2010 |
| Getting started in your A&C business |
| How did you start your business?
Tell about how you managed to get started in your business. Permits, fees, licenses, what you were making/selling, etc.
| 3 | 15 | on Jan 1, 2011, 1:13pm
by walkersstics
in What got you started??? |
| Getting the Goods |
| Wholesale Markets and Areas
There are a number of wholesale markets and areas where you can purchase goods. If you care to, please share your information without cutting your own throat. Post at your own risk. Some of us consider this info sacred.
| 5 | 11 | on Apr 28, 2010, 10:41pm
by traveler
in Akron Novelty |
| Trade Shows
This is mostly for the 'commercial' vendor. Do you attend any trade shows or do you sell at any?
| 1 | 5 | on Apr 4, 2010, 8:07pm
by traveler
in Trade Shows |
| The art of selling |
| Dealing with Customers
How do you deal with customers? Discounts? Returns? Any problems?
| 7 | 40 | on Dec 31, 2011, 8:11pm
by bandit
in Customer is a Vendor |
| General |
| Need Vendors? Post your shows
This is a forum where promoter's can place information about their shows for vendors. Maybe even give people that respond a discount?
| 6 | 25 | on May 9, 2010, 11:50pm
by davejs
in Morgan Hill No Bull BB... |
| General Board
You can talk about anything here
Moderator: davejs | 25 | 70 | on Jan 13, 2011, 12:49pm
by bmermaid
in Etsy? |
| Suggestions or Problems?
Do you have any suggestions for this board? Are you having any kind of problem? Tell about it here, okay?
| 6 | 15 | on Apr 28, 2010, 4:27pm
by traveler
in Dark Background |
