What is the location? in Collingwood will play host to the Etsy Made Local Market this year. Rupert is an industrial warehouse which has been converted into a space usually operating as a restaurant – but for us it will be an indoor market with some delicious bar snacks and juices to sustain you as you browse through the stalls. With its high roof and rows of skylights, the sun drenches the space and feeds the many, many plants that line the walls. Rupert on Rupert is 15 minutes from the CBD and 5 minutes from Gertrude St/Smith Street.
How many stallholders will there be? There will be around 40-50 stall holders from various categories – fashion, jewellery, craft, art etc.
Application Details
Where do I apply? You can apply
I don’t sell on Etsy anymore, can I still apply? Your store must be set up and active. The aim of the market is to promote sellers, but also Etsy, so you must be currently actively selling on Etsy. It will also help customers on the day as they’ll know exactly where to find you online!
Stall Information
What is the cost of a stall? There will be a small stall fee of $60 but this will all be going back into the market in ways such as promotional material, decorations etc. Don’t forget there’s always an option to team up with someone else and share a stall space, splitting costs. The cost of the stall doesn’t include PLI.
Will there be a table hire fee? The organisers may be able to provide some tables but there will likely be a small table hire fee.
Seller Information
What can I sell? Anything and everything you sell on your Etsy store – the market is about bringing your online store into offline space for a day. No food or drinks are allowed due to health and safety regulations.
I’ve just opened my shop, can I sell at the market? Of course you can!
Legal and Insurance
Do I have to have PL Insurance? Yes, you have to have PLI to sell at the market! If you team up with another seller and have a stall together, you can split the cost of the PLI too.
Where can I get a quote for public liability insurance from? Here is our recommendation for PLI when sharing a stall:
Why do I need public liability insurance? Public liability insurance protects you and your business against the financial risk of being found liable to a third party for death or injury, loss or damage of property or ‘pure economic’ loss resulting from your negligence. It also is a requirement for most all venues in a market setting situation and is a requirement for etsy vendors.
What are my options if I’m in financial hardship? We can suggest that you pair up with another vendor and share the space and split the cost of public liability insurance. **You should read the exclusions on your market stall insurance cover carefully. Usually, public liability insurance only covers claims directly related to your stall and will cover a period of time before and after the stall opening hours, to cover you for set-up and take-down times. ***Please note that AAMI doesn’t allow shared stalls but does
If you need anymore help please contact us through the Etsy Melbourne Facebook Page or send us an email at etsymelbourneteam@gmail.com
Venue
Will there be change rooms/toilets/disabled access? Most certainly! There is a separate change room area as well as 3 toilets. Ruperts is all one level, with no stairs. All Press is upstairs with no disabled access. Both venues have toilets on ground level.
Is there parking/public transport? Street parking is available all day and there is also a paid multi level car parking near the corner of Wellington St/Victoria Pd. The 109 Tram line runs down Victoria Parade and the 86 Tram runs along Gertrude St/Smith St. Parliament Station and North Richmond Station are the closest train stations.
Marketing
What are the marketing activities associated with it? We have the Etsy team going crazy with Etsy Made Local through PR, digital and social. We are also capitalising on sponsorships, local Melbourne event sites, Best of Victoria and our own social channels. And YOU of course!
