The Melrose Trading Post

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‘X20’.

    * Tent, table and chair rentals are available for the day. Tents are $25, tables (6 feet long) $10, and chairs are $5 each. 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 be placed  on the waiting list email Melissa Edwards at: melissa@melrosetradingpost.org  or call 323-655-7679 Ext. 103. 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

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

    * 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.

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

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

    * All vendors must set up within designated space lines.

    * Do not bring your pets.

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

    * An adult must supervise children under 12.

    * All vendors must be in the market by 8AM and out of the market by 7pm and no trash is to be left on vendor spaces.

    * 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. This address  is your permanent place of business.

    * 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!

Frequently Asked Questions

What Type of market is this and what time does it open?

Who do I call to be placed on the waiting list?

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