FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Fab Finds Markets is a second-hand fashion market. We aim to have 50+ stalls available at every event, where independent stallholders will sell pre-loved fashion for women, men, and children.
We love supporting small businesses but have kept allocations to a minimum to keep the focus on fashion and recycling. Please email us to discuss your business before booking to avoid double-ups.
You can sell your second-hand or new clothing, shoes and accessories by purchasing a stall space from us via our easy online ticketing system. We provide a clean indoor or outdoor space, and our valued individual sellers offer the items for sale.
HOW DO I SELL AT FAB FINDS MARKETS:
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The only way to purchase a stall space is online via our easy online booking system
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Bookings open on the 1st of each month at 8 am sharp!
CAN I PURCHASE MORE THAN ONE SPACE?
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Yes, you can purchase multiple stalls and combine the spaces.
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If you purchase stalls in separate transactions, please advise via email at info@fabfindsmarkets.com.au to ensure they are side by side.
CAN I SHARE A STALL SPACE?
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Sure! We recommend no more than two sellers per regular or large stall space. Due to space constraints, overflow is not allowed.
WHAT DO YOU NEED FROM ME AS A SELLER?
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Name of the primary seller of the stall
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A valid email address to email a seller's guide to you with important information relating to market day.
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Sellers must also advertise their stalls personally on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, etc.
WHAT DOES A STALL INCLUDE, AND WHAT ARE THE COSTS?
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All outdoor stall spaces are $40 for a 3m x 3m seller's space on bitumen
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Indoor stall spaces are $50 for 2.5m x 2.5m
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A marked & and numbered selling space
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Insurance as a stallholder is included in your ticket price
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Bathroom/communal change area.
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A Seller's Guide will have vital information with handy seller tips for the day.
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Fab Finds Markets advertises events on behalf of sellers using street signage, social media accounts, online advertising, flyers, etc.
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We will do our best to accommodate special requests. You must email us when booking, e.g. next to a friend, near an exit or bathroom etc.
WHAT DOES MY SELLER FEE NOT INCLUDE?
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BYO Gazebo
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Bags, cash floats, signage
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Racks, tables, display items, and floor coverings are not included, but some can be hired. Clothes hangers are available, free to use and keep.
CAN I HIRE TABLES AND CLOTHING RACKS?
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Tables are $5 per table (2m long). Single clothes racks are available for $10 and Double for $15. A gazebo is $25. You can hire them online when you book your stall.
WHAT TIME DO I NEED TO BE THERE AS A SELLER
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Bump-in as a stallholder is strictly from 6:45 am
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Pack-up is strictly 12 pm
WHAT CAN I SELL AT FAB FINDS MARKETS?
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Second-hand clothing, shoes, hats and accessories for women, men, children and babies.
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These items can be brand new, pre-loved, handmade or vintage.
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There must be no damage, rips, pulls, tears, splits, stains, etc. The items must be of good quality and have lots of life left in them.
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Quality Bric-a-Brac, Arts and Crafts, plants.
I HAVE A BUSINESS, BUT IT'S NOT FASHION-BASED...CAN I SELL AT FAB FINDS MARKETS?
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Yes, we love to support the makers and creators community. Still, we limit business stalls and Bric-a-Brac at each event to focus clearly on fashion and sustainability.
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Don't hesitate to email us at info@fabfindsmarkets.com.au and tell us about yourself and your business. If we believe your business is a good fit, you can purchase a stall to showcase it to our shoppers on the day.
WHAT CAN'T I SELL AT THE FAB FINDS MARKETS?
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The QLD Government, Office of Fair Trading, administers a range of national mandatory safety and information standards and bans for particular products supplied in the consumer marketplace, including weekend markets. Standards apply to children's toys, nursery furniture, nightwear, cosmetics and care labelling on clothing and textiles.
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Due to insurance restrictions, you cannot sell the following items: used sleepwear, underwear or swimwear, makeup, cosmetics and or fragrances.
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Candle stallholders must ensure they have the correct insurance.
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Full details of these regulated consumer products can be viewed and downloaded from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) website at www.productsafety.gov.au.
FLOORING RULES:
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Any items brought into the hall must not scratch, mark or damage the hardwood floor.
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Floor coverings and rugs are highly encouraged for aesthetic and protective reasons.
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Suitcases, clothing racks, and boxes, with or without wheels, must be picked up and carried into the venue.
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Pop-up tents, gazebos, or other temporary covered structures are NOT permitted INSIDE the venue.
INSURANCE:
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Fab Finds Markets currently holds public liability insurance of $10,000,000.
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Are you a casual stallholder without Market Insurance coverage? We extend our insurance policy, providing you with Public and Product Liability insurance. This is included in the cost of your ticket.
SAFETY:
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Sellers agree to set up their stalls safely and securely to ensure the safety of the public, sellers, and Fab Finds Markets staff.
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Fab Finds Markets reserves the right to remove anything from the market deemed unsafe for sale.
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Fab Finds Markets is not responsible for any injury or accidents caused by sellers due to negligence in safely conducting themselves or their stall.
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Sellers and the general public must fill in an incident report if an incident occurs. Please see a Fab Finds staff member.
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Gazebos or other outside stall covers must have leg weights or sandbags.
SELLER SECURITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Sellers are responsible for their stall security, monies and stock.
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Fab Finds Markets takes no responsibility for theft, loss or damage.
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Would you please take your rubbish with you?
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Please do not begin packing up before 12 pm unless Fab Finds Staff advises.
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By booking a stall from Fab Finds Markets, the seller acknowledges the risk of having a market stall, is aware of the size, requirements, and obligations, and agrees to abide by all terms and conditions.
WEATHER
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Fab Finds Market is an all-weather event.
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A Gazebo/Marquee with leg weights or sandbags is encouraged, as this is an all-weather event. A Tarp to cover stock if rain develops over the morning is handy.
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Suppose a significant weather event is predicted. We will decide on the market day whether to cancel or reschedule. Fab Finds will notify stallholders via email and social media at 5 a.m.
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We will postpone the event to a future date. If you can't make it to that date, we are happy for you to transfer the stall to a friend or someone else; please email the details to info@fabfindsmarkets.com.au. Fab Finds cannot give a refund.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I NEED TO CANCEL MY SPACE?
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Tickets are non-refundable or transferable between market events
CAN I TRANSFER OR SELL MY STALL TO SOMEONE ELSE?
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Yes. You can transfer your space to someone else if you cannot attend.
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Please email us at info@fabfindsmarkets.com.au with the new stallholder's name and contact email before market day.
FAB FINDS MARKETS RIGHT TO TERMINATE A STALL SPACE:
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Fab Finds Market reserves the right to terminate a stall at any time, before or during the market, if sellers threaten or demonstrate inappropriate, disruptive or disrespectful behaviour to anyone, including the staff or the general public.
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Failing to adhere to Fab Finds Markets terms and conditions, committing a criminal act at our market, failing to arrive and set up at designated times, or complying with ACCC regulations and rules.
FAB FINDS MARKETS LIMIT OF RESPONSIBILITY:
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Fab Finds Markets provides a venue and space to sell your items at a professional, well-organised event.
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Advertising to potential shoppers via various channels
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Fab Finds Markets is in no way responsible for your items selling and how much money sellers can or will make at any given event.
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We are not responsible for any financial returns to individual sellers on the day.
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We will not give refunds or transfers for elements outside our control, such as competing events, inclement weather, or low shopper attendance.