Everything you want to know 
about vending with IHR,
but were waiting for someone else to ask....

What are the upcoming 2010 show dates 
at Chop Suey?

NOTE: All shows are now BI-MONTHLY
February - extended winter break
April 4
June 6
August - Summer Break
October 3
December 19

What are the criteria for becoming a vendor?
All work must be original and handcrafted by you. Commercially purchased or imported items are not acceptable. Please see our Policies for more information.

When can I sign up for the next show?
The registration period for I Heart Rummage is the first two weeks of the month prior to the show you want to sell at (i.e. for the March show, you must sign up between February 1st and February 15th). Spaces will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. In order to reserve your space you must register/prepay via Paypal. Paypal buttons are located on the Register & Pay page of this website. * Special Note: If you are registering for our December show, make note that registration is still Nov. 1-15 even though the show is the third Sunday in December. Confirmations for this show will not be issued until after Thanksgiving/beginning of December.

How many jewelry vendors do you accept per show?
There is a limit of 6 jewelry vendors per show. It is suggested that jewelry vendors apply as early as possible in the registration period if they want to get accepted to a show. Only the first six will be accepted. 

How are booth spaces assigned?
Booth spaces are assigned based on a number of factors. Vendors that sign up first get first choice in where they would like to set up their displays. We will also be taking into account what makes sense for each vendor given her or his individual product needs. For example, clothing vendors often want to be near the restrooms (changing rooms) and have clothing racks to contend with. Some vendors' products work better in the front room, some need counter space, some need just a small table, etc. We will work on optimal placement for all vendors but cannot guarantee you will get your first choice. Remember that the earlier you sign up (between the 1st and the 15th), the better chance you have of getting the booth space you want.

What is the benefit of pre-assigned booth spaces?
Configuring the booth space layout ahead of time means that vendors can be strategically arranged so that similar items will not be next to each other, giving a more varied feel to the look of the show. Also vendors don't have to come early the day of the event and compete for spaces. Vendors can set up later in the morning and will know ahead of time exactly where they will be setting up.

Why do I need to pre-pay?
Having vendors pre-pay ahead of time decreases the likelihood of people no-showing the day of the event. It also lets us know exactly who will be in the show so that we can complete the booth placements and necessary legal paperwork for the City of Seattle (which must be finished prior to the event).

Can I get a refund for my booth fee?
The cut-off day for having your booth fee refunded is the Wednesday before the show. If you need to cancel and contact us via email by the Wednesday before the show we will fully refund your booth fee. If you cancel after Wednesday your booth fee will not be refunded. If you no-show your booth fee will not be refunded.

In the event of a full show, how does the waitlist work?
Vendors who pay their booth fee after the show is full will be placed on the waitlist in the order their payment was received. As cancellations come in we will accept vendors from the top of the waitlist. If we are unable to get a vendor in, i.e. there are not enough cancellations, then the vendor will have the booth fee completely refunded by the Wednesday before the show.

Do I bring my own table?
For most spaces at Chop Suey, YES, you will need to bring your own table (maximum size of 4 feet wide by 2 feet deep). If you do not have a table, you can request to use one of the eight (8) 3' diameter cocktail tables available in the back room. This must be requested at the time you register. 

Do I bring my own chair?
If you are located in the main room or the middle of the back room you will be need to bring your own chair to sit on.

Do I need a City of Seattle business license?
Yes, the City of Seattle requires anyone selling anything at any time in the city of Seattle to have a City of Seattle business license. You can still show with IHR even if you do not have a City of Seattle business license. However, you will need to pay an additional $5 (to cover the fee charged to IHR by the City of Seattle). The City does check all the vendor information we send them, so if you have a Seattle address but no Seattle license, you could possibly receive a letter from the city requesting you to get a license. Click HERE to find out more and to download an application.

Note: Your Washington state UBI number is NOT the same as a City of Seattle business license. The UBI number is a 9 digit number beginning with a 6 and the Seattle license number is a 6 digit number beginning with a 5 or a 7.

What time is set-up?
Feel free to set up your display anytime starting at 10:30 am; just make sure you are ready by 12:00 pm!

Will there be a dressing room?
The restrooms at Chop Suey may be used for dressing rooms.

Will I have access to electricity?
Yes, there is electricity available. Bring a long extension cord and duct tape. 

Do I need to bring my own lighting?
It's a good idea if you are in the main room. However the back room is well lit with natural lighting and lights are not necessary. 

Additional questions?  Contact Cassandra Lanning at iheartrummage@hotmail.com