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- Clearly define what you plan to sell. Some goods and services cannot be sold or are restricted (see Section II, Items 4.0 and 5.0).
- Obtain a Seller's Permit in your personal name with the business address of 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (see Section II, Item 9.0).
- Call the Reservation Line, (714) 977-5360 (see Section IV, Item 2.0), on the Tuesday prior to the weekend on which you plan to sell.
- If you are unable to make a Telephone Reservation we suggest that you try the Overflow Program (see Section IV, Item 1.0).
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| | When you are ready to sell you will need to bring the following items with you to the Orange County Market Place: |
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- Your Seller's Permit in your personal name with the business address of 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (see Section II, Item 9.0),
- Your annual insurance certificate that names Tel Phil Enterprises, Inc. as additional insured. For Permittees not required to have an annual insurance certificate daily insurance is available for purchase at the Orange County Market Place (see Section II, Items 11.1 and 11.2),
- Driver.s license or other government issued I.D. card with photograph, and
- All applicable fees in cash. Exact change is required (see Section III).
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| WHAT AM I ALLOWED TO SELL AT THE ORANGE COUNTY MARKET PLACE? |
| | The Operating Procedures Section II, Items 4.0 and 5.0, explain those items which are prohibited or restricted and those items which require prior written approval to sell. |
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| WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE SPACES? |
| | The spaces are approximately 15 feet wide (frontage) by 27 feet deep. The space size is designed to accommodate the seller's vehicle, display material and merchandise. The space boundaries are marked in blue (using the symbols .+., .T., or .L.). All display material, merchandise, and the seller.s vehicle must be within these boundaries at all times. This includes set up time, selling time, and tear down time. Permittees are not permitted to do business outside the assigned space. |
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| HOW MANY VEHICLES CAN I BRING INTO THE SELLING AREA OF THE ORANGE COUNTY MARKET PLACE? |
| | One (1) vehicle and one (1) connected trailer per seller may enter the Orange County Market Place. No parking in the aisles is allowed at any time, and no driving inside the Orange County Market Place Selling Area is allowed during days of operation other than by a Permittee entering or exiting his or her assigned space. Based upon your specific space requirement, double and triple space assignments may be available. All display material and merchandise must be in the vehcle when entering the Orange County Market Place. There is no restocking of merchandise or carrying in display material or merchandise. |
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| WHAT DOES IT COST TO SELL AT THE ORANGE COUNTY MARKET PLACE? |
| | All current daily fees (space fees, insurance fees, Merchant Services fees, and any other applicable fees) are available at the Information Booth on the weekends or by calling the corporate office Monday thru Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.(see Appendix A). Bid space minimums and Advanced Space Sales locations and pricing are also posted at the Information Booth. |
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| IS THERE ELECTRICITY AVAILABLE IN THE SPACES? |
| | Electricity is available in some spaces; however, the availability is very limited. Spaces with electricity may only be obtained, if available, by submitting a written request to the Corporate Office (see Appendix B). Generators, invertors, or batteries may be used as alternative means of generating power, but only if the noise or fumes do not create complaints from other Permittees, buyers, or Orange County Market Place management. If generators are used you may not refuel the generator while at the Orange County Market Place. In addition, you must have an approved fire extinguisher (minimum type 2A 10BC) in a readily accessible location while any alternative power source is in use. There is no guarantee that electricity will be available in any given space in the future, whether or not it is presently available, nor is there a guarantee that you will be able to use generators in the future. |
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WHAT DO I DO WITH MY EMPTY BOXES, PACKING MATERIALS AND TRASH? |
| | There are no trash facilities available to vendors at the Orange County Market Place. The trash containers in the aisles are for the customers. use only. You must dispose of your own boxes and trash and your space must be free of trash and debris when you leave at the end of the day (see Section II, Item 17.0). |
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WHAT IS THE SPEED LIMIT AT THE ORANGE COUNTY MARKET PLACE? |
| | The maximum speed limit at the Orange County Market Place is 3 MPH. The speed limit must be followed at all times when entering and leaving the Orange County Market Place. When driving to your space and when exiting at the end of the day, exercise extreme caution and watch for pedestrians. |
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WHAT HAPPENS IF I MISS MY RESERVATION? |
| | If you are a Daily Telephone Reservation or Walk-up Reservation Permittee, a processing fee for each day missed will be assessed and must be received in the Corporate Office by the following Thursday. Cash payment on the morning of the event will also be accepted (see Section III, Item 5.0). |
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IF I HAVE A QUESTION, SUGGESTION OR CONCERN WHILE I AM AT THE ORANGE COUNTY MARKET PLACE, WHOM SHOULD I CONTACT? |
| | You may contact an Orange County Market Place representative at the Information Booth throughout the day. If you are unable to meet with a representative at the Information Booth, the Manager or Assistant Manager of Operations is available every Saturday and Sunday, from 3:30 p.m. to approximately 4:00 p.m. near the attendance meter at the Main Snack Bar. |
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WHAT DO I DO IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY SITUATION? |
| | Contact an Orange County Market Place employee as soon as possible so assistance can be obtained to handle the emergency. Emergency Medical Services and Sheriff Deputies are located on the premises to handle most emergencies. If additional help is needed, they will contact the proper authorities. If you do call 911 immediately contact Orange County Market Place Management so they know the location of the accident and can grant proper access to all Emergency Personnel or Emergency Vehicles. In the case of a serious emergency, listen to announcements made over the Public Address System. If any action is required on the part of the vendors, instructions will be announced over the Public Address System. |
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WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE ON DAYS OF INCLEMENT WEATHER? |
| | The Orange County Market Place opens every Saturday and Sunday regardless of the weather conditions. Weather conditions are rarely so severe that closure of the Orange County Market Place becomes necessary (see Section II, Item 21.0). |
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HOW DO I BECOME A "PERMANENT" SELLER? |
| | Although there are no "permanent" sellers at the Orange County Market Place, you may apply for a "monthly" space after selling three times as a daily seller. The application can be obtained at the Information Booth along with information about our other programs (see Section IV, Item 9.0). |
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WHAT IS THE ORANGE COUNTY MARKET PLACE LOOKING FOR IN A MONTHLY SELLER? |
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- You must offer 100% customer satisfaction.
- You should have signs that show value is being offered.
- You should involve the customer and make your operation a fun experience for the customer.
- You should have a plan to conceal your vehicle.
- You should offer for sale unique items not commonly found in the retail trade.
- For more details refer to Section IV, Item 9.0.
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AFTER SUBMITTING MY MONTHLY APPLICATION, HOW LONG WILL IT BE BEFORE I AM ISSUED A MONTHLY SPACE? |
| | There is no set time. Spaces are issued on an "availability" basis only. All applications are considered by the Review Committee and your application will be kept on file for six months. You will be notified if your application is approved. |
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WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO EXPAND TO A DOUBLE SPACE OR AN ADDITIONAL LOCATION AS A MONTHLY SELLER? |
| | Double spaces and additional locations are issued on an "availability" basis only. You must have enough product and variety of product for the increased space or location. You must also meet the criteria listed in Section IV , Item 9.0 (B). Your request must be in writing and must be sent to the Corporate Office. |
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WHAT IF I REPRESENT A CORPORATION AND WANT TO USE MY CORPORATE SELLER.S PERMIT? |
| | The Orange County Market Place requires individuals to purchase space at the Orange County Market Place in the individual.s personal name. That individual is required to hold a Seller.s Permit in his or her personal name. There are instances where individuals who represent corporations may be allowed to use a Corporate Seller.s Permit at the Orange County Market Place, but the individual must still purchase the space in his or her personal name. To be eligible to use a Corporate Seller.s Permit, the individual must be employed by the corporation and submit in writing the following items to the Orange County Market Place Corporate Office (see Appendix B):
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- A copy of the corporation.s Corporate Seller.s Permit with an extension from the State Board of Equalization naming a business address of 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 [see Section II, Item 9.0 (C)],
- A copy of the corporation.s Articles of Incorporation,
- The most recent copy of the corporation.s Statement By Domestic Stock Corporation, listing the current officers of the corporation, and
- A letter on the corporation.s corporate letterhead authorizing a maximum of two individual Permittees to use the corporation.s Corporate Sellers Permit (see Section II, Item 10.0).
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