Thank you for your interest in Sassy Mei. We have an open application process for all new and returning vendors. In an effort to create a well-rounded show, vendors are evaluated on the following criteria: 1) product appeal and originality, 2) product display, 3) artisans located in host location receive priority, 4) past sales, 5) customer driven product.
Please read the entire agreement before filling out the application. Submission of the application is considered agreement to the terms and conditions stated below.
2012-2013 Show Dates, Times and Locations
HOLIDAY SHOW
One Day Event
Saturday, November 10, 2012
10 am-5 pm
Arbor Village: 121 116th Avenue SE Kent, WA 98030
206-446-0590
VALENTINE’S SHOW
One Day Event
Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013
10 am – 4 pm
1016 29th ST. NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253)-853-3354
There is no registration deadline and we accept applications until all slots are full.
Booth fees and Commissions:
Please read carefully as our booth fees and commission prices have changed!
We are offering a DUAL SHOW booth fee discount if you choose to participate in both WA shows as well as an early bird discount. Early Bird Pricing will be good until October 1, 2012. We are also offering a 0% commission booth, however, we will retain 3% of all sales for transaction fees. For those vendors who choose to pay the lower booth fee, we will retain 18% of all sales. Vendors who choose the lower booth fee must have product to sell at the show (no advertising booths or MLM type businesses with catalogs only).
Holiday Show (KENT, WA):
Booth size and fee: EARLY BIRD booth fee: 0% commission EARLY BIRD 0% commission
4 ft: $35 $30 $70 $65
6 ft: $45 $40 $90 $85
8 ft: $55 $50 $110 $105
10-12 ft: $75 $70 $145 $135
Valentines Show (GIG HARBOR, WA):
Booth size and fee: EARLY BIRD booth fee: 0% commission EARLY BIRD 0% commission
4 ft: $30 $25 $65 $60
6 ft: $40 $35 $85 $80
8 ft: $50 $45 $105 $100
10-12 ft: $60 $55 $135 $130
DUAL SHOW PRICING (Gig Harbor and Kent WA):
Booth size and fee: EARLY BIRD booth fee 0% commission EARLY BIRD 0% commission
4 ft: $50 $45 $125 $120
6 ft: $$70 $65 $165 $160
8 ft: $90 $85 $205 $200
10-12 ft: $110 $105 $235 $230
Booth fees must be paid with the application submission. If you are not accepted into the show, your fee will be returned within 7 days.
What do I get for participating in a Sassy Mei show as a vendor?
Read our vendor FAQ
Retail Sales Tax
Regardless of your business status, Sassy Mei is responsible for retaining and paying all sales tax to the DOR. You will not receive your sales tax in your check. If you have a UBI and report revenue to the DOR, you must do the following when filing your taxes:
1. Pay your B & O under “retailing”
2. Go to the “sales tax line”
3. Write the following statement: Sassy Mei, registration number ***** (please email me for this,) collected and remitted tax on my behalf”
Payment and Inventory
We assign each vendor a code and run all product through a centralized cashiering system. If you would like to cross-check your inventory with our machine totals, please provide an inventory sheet at the beginning of the show as well as a list of items sold at check out. If you do not provide us with these inventory lists, we will consider your total from our register as final.
Checks are issued within 14 business days after the show and sent through our online bill pay from JP Morgan Chase.
PRODUCT AND BOOTH PARAMETERS:
Please list every single item you wish to sell in the application below. Some vendors sell several items and in an effort to include new vendors, yet avoid product conflict over-saturation, we may ask that certain product not be included. If you are concerned that an important item may be excluded from your booth, please indicate your priorities in the comments section.
* All Food vendors must have a food handlers permit and pertinent licenses.
DISPLAY & SET-UP:
1. Vendors provide their own tables and/or display pieces.
2. Tables must not exceed 30″ in depth. Booths must not exceed 36″ in depth.
3. All tables must be covered with a table cloth and all tablecloths must be flush to the floor on all visible sides.
4. Please specify if you would like to be placed near an outlet or wall (we willexercise reasonable effort to accommodate requests).
5. Vendors are 100% responsible for their booth and any damage to the area during the show.
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VENDOR NUMBER: There will be one Sassy Mei checkout area, so all merchandise must be clearly marked with your assigned vendor number and price. No other numbers should be on your tags. Please let us know if you have a preference for your vendor number before they are assigned (we will exercise reasonable effort to accommodate requests). If you require two vendor numbers, please request two vendor spaces. We take basic precautions to protect your merchandise, but are not responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged goods. If you are uncomfortable leaving your products in your booth, we welcome you to stay to staff your booth.
WORK SHIFTS: Each vendor is required to work a 1 hour shift for the 1 day events, and a 2 hour shift for the multi-day events. Volunteers are critical for helping the show run smoothly. We offer a non-work request for a fee of $10 – $20 depending on the length of the event.
CHECK OUT/BREAKDOWN:
1. Generally, take down is Saturday immediately following the show from 4-6.
2. There will be a $20/hour charge for any displays left after 6:00 pm.
Terms and Conditions
Sassy Mei, LLC will not be responsible for losses due to the following: Merchandise or any display items that may be lost, stolen or damaged in any way. Personal injury to the exhibitor during set-up, pick-up or during show proceedings. Each vendor is liable for any personal injury that may occur from his/her own crafts and/or display pieces during set-up, show and tear-down as well as any injuries resulting from the purchase and use of his/her product.
Once you are accepted to the show there will be no booth fee reimbursements.
Submission of this application is considered agreement to these terms.
Thank you for your understanding of these requirements as we work in this beautiful venue. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@sassymei.com.
Application form is listed below. Please email 3 pictures of your product to info@sassymei.com . We will not consider any new applicants without these pictures.
After you submit your application, please return to this page to make your payment. You will find a paypal button at the bottom of the page. PAYMENTS MUST BE RECIEVED WITH THE APPLICATIONS. If you are not accepted to the show, we will refund your money in full within 7 days of receiving your application.
***After you submit your application, please return to this page to make your payment.***
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