Thank you for your interest in joining the Vintage Market family as a vendor! Below are a few frequently asked questions about being a vendor at Vintage Market. Please take a look, then contact Kim Dye, Vintage Market owner for an information and application kit to officially convey your interest. You can also pick up a hard copy of this information at Vintage Market North or Vintage Market South.
What is the process for becoming a Vintage Market vendor?
It’s as easy as 1-2-3 and you’re halfway done with Step 1!
1 – Read Vintage Market’s Vendor FAQs then review and complete the Vendor Information & Application Kit.
2 – Submit your completed Vendor Application to Vintage Market and receive follow-up from Kim Dye, Vintage Market owner.
3 – Pending approval, sign a Vendor Commitment Contract and move in to your new home!
What is the financial relationship between Vintage Market and its vendors?
Each Vintage Market vendor pays a flat monthly fee plus a small commission on sales which helps cover the costs associated with hosting his/her booth at Vintage Market, including but not limited to shop rental, utilities, promotions and staffing. The flat monthly fee each vendor pays is dependent on the size and location of his/her booth. Specific pricing is outlined in our Vendor Information & Application Kit.
What is expected of me as a Vintage Market vendor?
As part of the Vintage Market family, you are expected to keep your space tidy, consistently updated, and in line with the theme we’re promoting for the month. In addition, each vendor is expected to contribute customer service hours in the location of his/her booth on a regular basis. Vendor work hours and other options are available for your selection. Details about the presentation of your booth and your staffing contribution are outlined in our Vendor Information & Application Kit.
Can I be a vendor at both Vintage Market locations?
No. Vendors’ collections are exclusive to one Vintage Market location.
What are the benefits of being a Vintage Market vendor?
While we’re obviously quite biased, the benefits of being a Vintage Market vendor are practically unlimited! As with most professional endeavors, you really get out what you put into the experience. Since we’re sure you’re just as passionate about sharing your love of old, new and unique as we are, we’re sure you’ll go with gusto and have no trouble gleaning the maximum benefits from your booth at either (or both!) Vintage Market shop. To name a few …
- Harnessing the marketing power of 50+ fellow vendors and a store brand with loyal, diverse, and wide-spread friends, fans and families to grow your business
- Networking with fellow collectors, designers, stylists, artists and vendors to improve your offerings and business savvy
- Growing your sales with the foot traffic of huge retail spaces in Zona Rosa and Leawood where a standalone shop may be cost prohibitive if you were flying solo
- Enjoying meeting customers and fellow vendors face-to-face at regular monthly events at both locations
- Taking advantage of Vintage Market’s marketing efforts such as social media, print advertisement, strategic partnerships, web, events, trade shows and more
