–Overview–
The Otaku Flea Market takes place on Sunday of the convention. Here, you can set up and sell your old anime, manga, video games, figures, plush, cosplays, and more! No sign-up is required.
–Line Up & Check In–
Line up will begin when the Kalahari opens the fire doors to the convention center. The line will form starting at Events 1, and wrap around the back hallway. Anyone caught breaking into the convention center beforehand will be sent to the back of the line.
We will start seating people no later than 1 hour before the event begins. Staff will likely have the room set up beforehand, so be prepared to start earlier.
To prevent people from gaming the system, we will not allow anyone to choose their table spot. We will start assigning tables closest to the entrance, and then work our way back. The earlier you line up, the more likely you are to get a better spot.
–How to Sell–
- Buy admission and pick up your badge
- Line up at the main flea market room, Events 1.
- Once check-in starts, staff will assign you a spot. You may request a specific spot if you wish. We will try to accommodate everyone as best we can.
- Please be present at your table when the event opens to the public. We can not watch anyone’s items for them.
–Table Info–
Table spots will be one per person per half table, unless otherwise specified by convention staff. You are free to use the space under your table as well. Tables are first-come, first-served. Additionally, if you wish to be seated as multiple sellers, all members of your party must be present before we will seat you.
–Hallway Selling–
Per the request of the Kalahari, we cannot allow people to set up and sell in the hallways. In the event that we max out on space, a separate line will be formed for waiting sellers. As soon as a space opens, we will immediately seat you.
–Fast Pass–
Fast passes may be used to skip both the buyer line and seller line, where and when applicable. However, only VIP badge holders may use the fast pass ticket to skip the seller line. Only one Fast Pass per VIP badge may be used in this way. Anyone without a VIP badge may not use Fast Pass tickets to bypass the seller line.
–Loading In–
Per the request of the Kalahari, we cannot allow you to bring in boxes, totes, or carts of items through any of the glass doors. If you cannot bring your items in with bags (or from the hotel entrance), then we can have you bring your stuff in through the loading dock doors. Ask staff for assistance and information.
–Rules–
Permitted Merchandise:
- Anime-related merchandise
- Manga & doujin
- Video games and related merchandise
- TCG Cards (excluding Magic The Gathering)
- Cosplays and props
- J-fashion
- Comic Book and Sci Fi merchandise, so long as it’s not more than 50% of your items for sale
- 18+ Items, though they must be appropriately covered/concealed
Not Permitted:
- Bootleg merchandise
- Magic the Gathering
- Items autographed by current guests at the convention
- Crafted items/artwork
- Anything containing bodily fluids or illegal substances
- Raffles, lotteries, games of chance, or any other ticketed items.
- Solicitation for donations
- Drugs and Drug Paraphernalia
The above list may not be complete and staff reserves the right to ultimately allow or disallow an item.
Shop Fronts
Because we have a dealer room with exhibitors who pay for space, we do not allow dealers or shop fronts of any kind to sell in the Otaku Flea Market. This includes, but is not limited to, Ebay shops, Mercari Shops, Etsy Shops, etc.
This also includes adopting business practices similar to those of a dealer, such as charging sales tax or having business cards. If we suspect you of being a dealer or a shop front, you will be removed from the event.
–Tips–
- Make sure you have change
- Make sure someone is present to watch your table if you need to step away momentarily
- Cart your items to/from the flea market in a rolling suitcase, so you don’t have to carry everything
- If you need any assistance during the event, please feel free to visit the Market Desk, located at the entrance to the event
