Show Hours
9:00 am to 1:30 pm
9:00 am Convention Attendee
10:30 am Open to the Public – Free
SELLER INFORMATION
SELLER MOVE IN & UNLOADING ONLY FRIDAY (No set up will be allowed)
Friday, July 10
12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Sellers will be provided a specific move in time and instructions via email. If you have questions please contact the RWCS office.
Seller Move In and Parking Information Map
2020 SELLER MOVE IN AND SET UP – SATURDAY ONLY
Saturday, July 11
8:00 am to 9:00 am
Sellers will be provided a specific move-in time and instructions via email. If you have questions please contact the RWCS office.
ALL SELLERS WILL BE ASSIGNED A TIME SLOT TO UNLOAD THEIR VEHICLE. You will receive this information via email in June.
IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO MOVE IN ON SATURDAY PLEASE CONTACT GAIL PECK SO SHE CAN ASSIGN YOU A TIME gpeck1@neb.rr.com
*** SELLERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING THEIR OWN CARTS AND DOLLIES TO MOVE INTO RIVER BLUFF EDUCATION CENTER”
SHOW HOURS
****ALL SELLERS MUST PROVIDE A NEW ST-19 FORM FOR THE 2020 SHOW & SALE
Due to the size of the Gymnasium at River Bluff Education Center, sellers will only be allowed, ONE Helper. If you need additional assistance moving in or out, please contact the office at director@redwingcollectors.org or call 651-388-4004.
Show & Sale Chair – The Chairs are the vendor onsite contact during set-up and tear-down hours. If you have questions regarding the assignment, contract rules, or organization questions, please contact the RWCS office at 651-388-4004 or director@redwingcollectors.org
Gail Peck, Show & Sale Chair
GPECK1@NEB.RR.COM
Volunteers are Needed!
Show and Sale – There are volunteer opportunities on both Friday and Saturday morning.
All volunteers will receive a seller badge!
Sales Taxes Numbers and other information
ALL SELLERS need to provide their sales tax number using the MN ST-19 form for the 2019 Show and Sale. The state of MN does have an occasional sales exemption option for one day events like our Show and Sale. See the page 3 excerpt from the MN Sales Use and Tax Instruction Booklet below to see if you qualify.
Qualified occasional sellers must provide the RWCS a letter with your name, address, phone, and a statement as outlined below.
SELLERS SPACE TYPE
- $45 each – they include 2 1/2′ X 8′ table and one chair
- Single Booth – $75
YES, each booth space comes with one chair.
Tables can be ordered for $15 each or sellers can bring their own.
SPACE LOCATIONS
Can sellers request specific locations on the Show & Sale floor?
Sellers Tables will be sold on a first come first serve basis. A proposed floor plan is included with the contract and posted here. The RWCS reserves the right to re-arrange the floor layout to increase the number of available spaces. Every attempt will be made to try and maintain Seller requested neighbor sellers.
Can sellers request to be near or away from another seller?
Yes, there is a space on the contract to indicate what exhibitors you would like to be near to or away from. The Executive Director will use this as a guideline for your table location at the 2019 Show and Sale. The RWCS reserves the right to re-arrange the floor layout to increase the number of available spaces. Every attempt will be made to try and maintain Seller requested locations as close as possible to their requested neighbor.
Where are the Booth Spaces located on the floor plan?
Booth Spaces will be arranged in the best possible location in the gym.
TYPES OF SELLERS
Antiques
Souvenirs
Items for sale must be 60% American-made antique pottery or related to the City of Red Wing or pottery collecting. The remaining 40% must consist of good-quality antique items or furniture made prior to 1970. The exhibitor agrees not to misrepresent any merchandise or to use the name of Red Wing Collectors Society on any items not produced by RWCS. Stoneware or pottery that has been repaired, restored, is a known fake, or is damaged, is to be labeled as such in compliance with RWCS requirements.
Are there any rules regarding percentages of for Souvenir sellers?
YES, Items for sale must be 75% souvenirs or reproductions related to American- made antique pottery, the City of Red Wing or pottery. The remaining 25% of items may consist of quality antiques, American-made pottery, or other items related to pottery collecting or period collectibles. The exhibitor agrees not to misrepresent any merchandise or to use the name of Red Wing Collectors Society on any items not produced by RWCS.
Is there another location for Educational Materials?
YES, the educational material seller can opt to sell in the River Bluff Education Center Cafetorium, Thursday and Friday ONLY from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm.
What is considered educational materials?
Items for sale must be educational and no souvenirs! No pottery, stoneware, or souvenir items may be sold. Examples include History of Red Wing, Goodhue County, and the Potteries, books about pottery, catalogs, reprints of original literature and documents, written scholarly research, photos, price guides, magazine articles about pottery, etc.
What are the set-up times for the Educational Material Sellers on Thursday and Friday?
All items must be sold only from the seller’s table. Set up by 9 a.m. and arrange to have a seller at the table during selling times. There is no selling during the Annual Business Meeting. You have the option of selling on both days or Friday only.
GUIDELINES FOR SELLERS
- You are allowed ONE helper that must be members and registered for Convention to assist you with set up and tear down. If you need additional assistance, please contact the RWCS office at director@redwingcollectors.org or 651-388-4004
- Consumption of alcoholic beverages and smoking are prohibited.
- No packing up is permitted until the show closes.
About the RWCS Show and Sales
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