Vendor FAQ
Q: What happens after my vendor application is completed?
A: Your application will be placed on a waitlist and you should receive an automatic response that includes a copy of your application. You will NOT be contacted by personal call or email until space becomes available for your specific product.
Q: How long does it take for my vendor application to be reviewed?
A: If your product is an excellent fit for our mercantile, we will reach out as soon as we have an appropriate opening available. This could be immediately, but could also be several months from now due to demand.
Q: Is the waitlist first come first serve?
A: No. All open spaces are filled through a juried process that takes into consideration product type, quality, uniqueness, and customer appeal. This guarantees the best shopping experience for our customers and the best sales experiences for our vendors.
Q: Does submitting a waitlist application guarantee that my product will be placed in store?
A: Submitting a waitlist application is not a guarantee of placement in the store. Our team uses a juried application to select vendors and products that are the best fit for our mercantile. If you haven’t heard back from us, it could mean one of several things: your product may not be the best fit for the Mercantile, or your product may not be the right fit at the present moment, or we may not currently have the proper space available for your product.
Q: Which spaces are currently available?
A: We are currently on a waitlist for all spaces.
Q: How much does a space cost?
A: Our vendors pay a monthly rental fee based on shelf or booth size as well as location within the store. Pricing ranges from $25 to $160 per month. Once we've reviewed a vendor's application and set up a follow-up appointment, we will review pricing and available booth options.
Q: Does the store keep a commission in addition to the booth rental fee?
A: We do charge a commission in addition to monthly rent to pay for things like credit card processing, front desk supplies, marketing, advertising, general cleaning, and maintenance.
Q: How long is the vendor contract?
A: The initial commitment is 6-months and then continues on a month to month basis.