Reminder of Vendor Obligations

[chris (Chris Thomas)]

We had a few issues over the weekend, and I want to take the time to point out a few reminders about our policies:

IV. A. 1. Code of Conduct

Public Markets, Inc. operates under an honor system, and we expect all of our vendors to adhere to a strict code of conduct, honor, and integrity. In order to become a vendor and maintain vendor eligibility, all vendors must agree to the following: conduct business in an honest and truthful manner demonstrate integrity with customers, vendors, and the community show courtesy and respect to customers, other vendors, and the market practice consistency in meeting market commitments Vendor priv…

III. B. 2. Sales Commissions

In addition to the setup fee, all vendors are required to report their total sales and pay a 10% sales commission at the conclusion of each market day. You will be provided the sales envelope when you check in at the market desk. We strive to keep the entry cost/risk to a minimum for our vendors, but the setup fees alone do not cover the expense of producing our events. If you had no sales, you are still required to return your sales envelope. Failure to drop an accurate sales report/commissio…

Inactive Season Pass Holders/Reserved Booths

[seasonpass-1] A quick discussion/reminder on Reserved Booths as provided with Season Passes: We have a handful Season Pass holders who have not attended the Market in a while; some, not at all this season. Health and unplanned personal crisis contribute to some of the absences, while others we simply have not heard anything from. As the Season Pass is intended for our frequent vendors, the following policy will apply towards our absentee vendors: Season Passes will be honored for the re…