Vendors

Info for Vendors

We are what is traditionally considered an “open air” market. The covered spaces are under “picnic” sheds or “pole” buildings which have a tin roof. We are open year round.

Spaces can be pre-paid at the office or over the phone. The “reserve” or “pre pay” spaces are in, the far-east building, mid-east building, north building, and the main line where the office is located. These spaces can be rented months,weeks or days in advance.

To become a “permanent” vendor, and have the same space every week, the space must be paid continuously a week in advance. This is the vendors resposibility and the only way to ensure the same space every week.

The “first come first serve” sections are on the west side of the property off the Wren Road entrance. Our “first come first serve” tables have YELLOW numbers on them. The covered building in this section has “mid-west” on the front and back of it. The only thing that holds a space in this section is person physically being in the space. Putting a Tarp over a cardboard box does not hold or guarantee the space as yours.

Market Rates

Wednesday – Sheltered Tables $12 & $25; Outside Tables $7; Food Vendors $20*

Saturday – Sheltered Tables $25 per day; Outside Tables $17 per day; Food Vendors $40*

Sunday – Sheltered Tables $25 per day; Outside Tables $14 per day; Food Vendors $40**additional charges for adding flea market tables

Market Rules

All sellers agree to obey the following rules as a condition of rent:

1. Reserved spaces must be paid for in advance.*
2. Renters may not sublet, loan, or sell their booth(s).
3. US I Metro Flea Market is not responsible for merchandise sold.
4. Renters are responsible for displaying their wares in a safe manner.
5. All merchandise must be kept behind the blue line. when neccessary.
6. No Pets allowed.
7. No Electric heaters, coffee pots, etc. All electronics must be kept at low volume.
8. Renters must keep their area clean. The trash barrels are for shoppers.
   TAKE HOME ANYTHING YOU DO NOT SELL!
9. NO REFUNDS
10. If a prepaid-reserved space is not occupied by noon Saturday it may be re-rented by management.
11. Uncalled for rudeness will not be tolerated.
12. All persons must have receipt to sell.
13. Management reserves the right to relocate renters.
14. Management reserves the right to expel or refuse rental.
15. Alcohol, drugs, drug paraphenalia, firearms, and pornographic material are prohibited.
16. Illegal merchandise including counterfeit merchandise bearing registered trade marks is prohibited.
17. Renters must be packed up and off the premises by dark. NO MERCHANDISE CAN BE LEFT OVERNIGHT UNATTENDED, NO EXCEPTIONS!
18. Food Vendors must comply with current DEHEC requirements**:
    DEHEC Food Requirment.pdf
    SC Home-Based Food Production Law (Cottage Food Law)
    DHEC Retail Food Establishments Reg. 61-25
    Application & Permit Document (DHEC 1769)

*FIRST COME-FIRST SERVE TABLE RENT IS DUE UPON DEMAND.
THESE RULES – WHILE NOT COMPLETE – OUTLINE YOUR RESPONSIBLITIES.
PLEASE READ THEM AND IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT THE OFFICE.
THESE RULES MAY BE AMENDED WITHOUT NOTICE.
**These documents are provided as a courtesy and may not be the most current available.

Office Hours

Wednesdays 7am – 3pm
Saturdays 7am – 4pm
Sundays 9am – 4pm

Raincheck Policy

When you rent an OUTSIDE table and it rains before NOON, 1) pack up your merchandise and 2) take your receipt to the office and you will be issued a RAINCHECK for another day’s rental.

FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions

Got a question? Send us an email.

Can I reserve a table at the flea market?

Call or come by during our office hours. You can pay for the table in person or you can pay over the phone with a credit or debit card. When you arrive you can come by the office and pick up your receipt for your table rental.

By what time does a reserved (not paid) table need to be paid?

On Saturday, reserved tables are to be paid by 7:00am.
On Sunday, reserved tables are to be paid by 9:30am.

What time can I set up?

If you have pre-paid or you are going to set up in the first-come first-served area you may set up as early as you wish.

Can I sell foods?

To sell food at the flea market you MUST have a food permit from the South Carolina Department of Health (SC DHEC). If you sell under your own tent or out of your food trailer the standard food vendor fees apply. If you use a flea market table, you have to pay the table rental rate in addition to this fee.

Can I sell Icee or Snow Cones?

As above, standard food vendor fees apply.

Can I sell dogs or cats?

The selling of dogs or cats is prohibited at the market.

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