Olde Main Street Shoppes, Inc.

23 Main Street, PO Box 603, Fultonville, NY  12072

TUE-THU 9am-5pm ~ Fri 11am-7pm ~ Sat 9am-5pm ~ CLOSED Sun & MON

Olde Main Street Shoppes, Inc.
23 Main Street
PO Box 603
Fultonville, NY 12072

Becoming a Vendor

We're always looking for new local items to sell in our shop!  Here's how it works:

  • OPTION 1: SPACE RENTAL - We rent out spaces (from single shelves to full shelf sections) for a monthly rental fee in three-month terms.  This is our favorite option, and we don't often vary from this one, but if you really don't think this would work for you, we might try...
  • OPTION 2: CONSIGNMENT or COMMISSION SALES - With this option, we receive a portion of the selling price of your items once they are sold.  Please keep in mind that we will only consider this option if you have a popular, strong-selling item, as we have very limited space that is not reserved for rental.

Here are the steps to becoming one of our vendors:

  • STEP #1 - ARE WE RIGHT FOR EACH OTHER?

    At Olde Main Street Shoppes, Inc., we try to keep the products we sell within a certain framework of goals and ideals.  To see if our space is right for you, answer the following questions as honestly as possible.  If you answer yes to all of them, (or at least most of them), move on to step #2.

    • Does your business operate within 100 miles of Fultonville, NY?
    • Are your products made/grown within 100 miles of Fultonville, NY?
    • Excluding antiques or larger items (such as furniture), do your products sell for less than $25?
    • We are located in a small village, surrounded by farming community.  Do you feel your products would appeal to our local residents?
    • Fultonville is a quiet stopping place for many people on their way to somewhere else.  Do you feel your products would appeal to people traveling through our area?
    • Do you have a valid NYS tax ID number?  (Each of our vendors must have a valid NYS tax ID number.  If you do not have one, you may apply for one at www.nys-permits.org)
    • If you process food items to sell (preserves, baked goods, etc.) do you have a license to process food in NYS?  (Each of our food vendors who process food items must provide us with a copy of their license to keep on file.)  NOTE: This does NOT include fresh fruits and vegetables, which do not require a license.  However, we are currently not licensed to sell egg, dairy, or meat products.  If you are interested in selling items of this kind, please contact us.

  • STEP #2 - CONTACT US

    Contact us to ask any additional questions you might have, get current pricing, let us know you're interested, and/or make an appointment to see the space.

  • STEP #3 - PICK A SPACE

    Decide which space would work the best for you.  We rent full "units" (unit = floor-to-ceiling shelves with counter and drawers or bins), single shelves or drawers, empty floor space (for racks, furniture, etc.), and empty wall space (for pictures, wreaths, etc.).  (See below for a link to our store layout).

  • Step #4 - Sign a "rental" or "consignment" agreement

    Read and sign our standard rental or consignment agreement.  Payments are due monthly, and the terms last for three months.  First rental payment is due by the date the agreement becomes effective.

  • STEP #5 - SET UP YOUR SPACE

    Make an appointment to bring in your wares and set up your space.  (We try to do this before or after hours, so as not to distract our customers.  We make every effort to work with your schedule in arranging a time for setup.)

  • Step # 6 - ADVERTISING

    We list each of our vendors here on our web site.  If you'd like to be listed, send us the information you'd like to see on our site.  You can include pictures, a link to your web site, a bio of owners, etc.

    We also like to set up events with our vendors, such as booksignings, demonstrations, workshops, etc.  If you'd like to schedule an event to be held at our store, please let us know.

SPACES AVAILABLE 

Spaces are going very quickly!  If you are interested in renting a space, please be sure to let us know right away.

To see a rough (not to scale)floorplan of our available spaces, click here.  To see a price listing of our currently available spaces, click here.  Sections in full yellow have already been rented.  Sections in striped yellow have been partially rented.  Blue boxes are power outlets, and green boxes are just labels. (Links last updated 12/9/2007)

BENEFITS OF BEING AN OMSS VENDOR

Take advantage of a current trend – Demand for local goods and services is on the rise nationwide.  You can take advantage of this opportunity!  Many people don’t realize just how many amazing local treasures we have in our area.  Are you one of them?

An attractive place to sell your merchandise – Olde Main Street Shoppes has an old-time rustic feel, with hardwood floors and ceiling, original plaster walls, and big display windows.  Display your merchandise in a historical building on antique hand-crafted shelves. 

Begin or Expand with Limited Expenses – Don’t have the time or money to set up a whole store?  Start small – rent a space from Olde Main Street Shoppes without having to hire employees or pay overhead.

Off the beaten path? Get noticed! – Get your merchandise noticed by displaying it in a high-traffic location!  Our storefront is located…

  • On Main Street, near the intersection of two main highways – Rte 30A and Rte 5S
  • Less than one mile from Exit 28 of the NYS Thruway
  • Across the street from heavily used bank and post office
  • Very near popular local eateries UpStreet Café and TJ’s Pizza
  • Just up the street from Riverside Motel
  • Near high-traffic Riverside Drive

Advertise with us – Renting a space with us is like hands-on, 3-D advertising.  In addition, Olde Main Street Shoppes does its own advertising, bringing even more interested customers in contact with your merchandise.  And don’t forget about our events and web site!  Each of our vendors is listed on our web site, and we encourage scheduling public events with us.

Make money while you advertise! – The extra proceeds you receive by selling merchandise in Olde Main Street Shoppes can easily offset the cost of renting a space, and we do not charge commission on sales – all proceeds of items sold go directly to the space-holder (except sales tax).

A way to move extra stock or duplicate items – Renting a space in Olde Main Street Shoppes is a great way to store your extra stock and sell it at the same time!  (Many crafters have found our store to be a good way to continue selling their merchandise, even after the craft shows and seasonal shops have closed for the season!)

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Olde Main Street Shoppes, Inc.
23 Main Street
PO Box 603
Fultonville, NY 12072