“Thank you for helping our Academic Decathlon team!  We had an historic season... We could not have succeeded without your assistance. 
Ed Sugden, Coach

“As always, I appreciate your continued support of programs for the students, and your partnership with Fairfax High School.”
Carol M. Truscott, Director,
Secondary School Services
Los Angeles Unified School District

“Thank you to the Parents & Friends of Fairfax High School for your contribution to my education.  At Howard, I will try my best to make you all proud of me... “
Darryl Payton
senior/graduate, Fairfax High School

“Thank you for your generous contribution to our field trip to Washington, DC.  The funds you gave us allowed us to participate in different seminars and workshops... and to meet many students from all over the United States.  We will remember this experience for many years to come.”
Student members,
Close Up Club of Fairfax
Fairfax High School

“Thank you for fostering my love of theatre and art.”
Rena Kosnett
student, Fairfax High School
intern, GREENWAY Court Theatre

“I would like to thank the Melrose Trading Post for the scholarship that they awarded me last year... Please know that you have made a wise investment into a person’s future.. I am now attending Santa Monica College and was on the Dean’s Honor List for my first semester.”
Noel Odorico Velasco

“On behalf of the Black Student Union... thanks for giving our students a way to earn money ... and an opportunity to practice school and community service and commitment....”
Cathy
Black Student Union

“If it weren’t for groups like the Trading Post... our athletic organizations would truly suffer.  I hope that I can be an example to other young athletes at Fairfax and prove that if you continue to work hard, never giving up when everyone says that you should, your efforts will be rewarded.  I plan to continue my education as well as pursue my athletic dreams.”
Richard Post
recipient, “Demetrius Rice Memorial Scholarship”

“I am writing the Parents & Friend of Fairfax Scholarship Foundation to thank you for the wonderful opportunity that your organization has presented for young students such as myself... Organizations such as yours give an opportunity to fulfill dreams for students who do not have much to lean back on, but so much to look forward to.”
Elmira Sadeghi-Razlighi
senior, Fairfax High School

“The DHH [Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing] Program would like to thank you very much for your contribution.  We were able to buy 14 basketball uniforms and 10 uniforms for our Cheerleaders.”
David B. Elliot, Coach

 

MELROSE TRADING POST

MAILING ADDRESS: 8391 Beverly Blvd.  #256, Los Angeles, CA 90048
(Please do not call or mail anything to the school)

Welcome to the Melrose Trading Post a weekly fundraiser created by the parents and community to support the student clubs and organizations of Fairfax High School.  If you are interested in renting a booth please take the time to look over our rules and policies and keep this for future reference.

POLICIES

• Merchandise must be used or one of a kind items.  No food, adult material, live animals, or weapons (or replicas) may be sold.

• You must fill out an application and have a current ID.

• If you sell more than 2 times in a year you must have a California Resale number.

• Prices are between $50 and $75 for the day and must be paid in advance by credit card or money order.

• Sizes range between 10’X10’ and 20’X25’.

• Tent, table and chair rentals are available for the day. Tents are $25, tables (6 feet long) $10, and chairs are two for $10. The tent, table and chair package is $40 for the day, or $120 for the month. Your presentation should be neat and professional.

• Rain or shine, no refunds.

• There is a 1-18 month waiting list for each Sunday. If you would like to on the waiting list email Melissa Edwards at melissa@melrosetradingpost.org  or call 323-655-7679 Ext. 1. Be sure to include your name, phone number and brief description of the merchandise you would like to sell. Pictures are encouraged and can be mailed or emailed. Limit pictures emailed to 3.

VENDOR RULES

1. All vendors must unload and park in vendor parking before setting up.  DO NOT PARK ON THE STREET!

2. 20X20 spaces are allowed a maximum of 2 vehicles during set-up and take-down, one in the space and one in the aisle.

10X20 spaces are allowed a maximum of 2 vehicles during set-up and take-down, only one at a time, in the aisle.

All other spaces are allowed a maximum of one vehicle during set-up and take-down.

3. Customer parking is a priority.  All vendors and their staff must park their vehicles in vendor parking, or in their  20X20 space.

4. No vendor vehicles will be allowed in the aisles after 9am.

5. All vendors must set up within designated space lines.

6. Do not bring your pets. 

7. The sale of counterfeit or stolen goods and drugs is prohibited and is subject to loss of selling privileges, arrest and prosecution.

8. An adult must supervise children under 12.

9. All vendors must be out of the market by 7pm and no trash is to be left on vendor spaces.

10. If a vendor has not checked in by 8:15am, they are considered no-shows and their space will be sold.

IN GENERAL

The admission price for customers is $2.00 and $1.00 for students and seniors.  Children under 12 are free.  We run an ad with a coupon in LA Weekly every week in the events section.    We also run ads in the Westcoast Peddler and in Antiques and Collectibles. 

If you have someone coming to help you must leave their name at the gate or they will have to pay.  If we find a vendor or vendor staff vehicle on the parked on the street they will lose their selling privileges. 

If you do not have a California seller's permit and are not an occasional seller you may not sell at this event. A California seller's permit may be obtained from any Board of Equalization field office at no cost to you. Applications can be found on the web at www.BOE.ca.gov   or you can look in the phone book under State Government. The business address is 7850 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90046. The mailing address is your permanent place of business or home.

If you would like Melrose Trading Post bags or coupons let a staff member know.  If you have any questions or concerns please let us know! 

Whitney Weston, Pierson Blaetz, Melissa Edwards