Cord Shows Ltd.

CordShows.com

4 Whippoorwill Lane

phone: 914-273-4667

Armonk, NY 10504-1345

fax: 914-273-4656

“Your Tie to quality since 1970”

Email: CordShows@aol.com

23rd ANTIQUE HOLIDAY STOCKING STUFFER SHOW & SALE

of jewelry, silver and small treasures

CIVIC CENTER              OLD GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT

DECEMBER 14, 2008             SUNDAY, 10 AM - 5 PM

You are invited to be a part of one of Connecticut's longest running holiday traditions.  The Antique Stocking

Stuffers Show is popular so be sure to return your application early.

 

READ THIS CAREFULLY PLEASE:

 

THIS SHOW IS FUN!  IF YOU CAN’T FOLLOW THE SIZE LIMITATIONS PLEASE DO NOT PARTICIPATE. 

REMEMBER THAT YOU CAN DO A “REGULAR” ANTIQUES SHOW ANY WEEKEND. THE CHALLENGE OF

THE SIZE LIMITATION IS WHAT SETS THIS SHOW APART. HERE IS WHAT TO BRING:  ANTIQUE AND

ESTATE JEWELRY, ANTIQUE AND ESTATE SILVER (ANY SIZE), PLUS GENERAL ANTIQUES AND

COLLECTIBLES WHICH MEASURE NO LARGER THAN 6” TALL BY 6” WIDE.

 

PLUS: IF YOU CAN FOLD IT SO THAT IT IS DISPLAYED NO LARGER THAN 6” X 6” YOU MAY BRING IT.

THIS COULD INCLUDE NAPKINS, DOILIES, VINTAGE NECKTIES AND BELTS BUT NOT TABLE CLOTHS! 

WHEN DISPLAYED, ITEMS MUST BE FOLDED UNLESS BEING LOOKED AT.

 

DECORATIVE LAMPS MAY BE USED BUT THEY MAY NOT BE SOLD AT THE SHOW UNDER ANY

CIRCUMSTANCES. YOU MAY NOT DISPLAY CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS ON TREES; YOU MAY NOT SELL

SHOWCASES OR DISPLAY ITEMS.  WE OFFER YOU NUMEROUS SHOWS AT WHICH TO SELL THESE

ITEMS. PLEASE KEEP THE FUN IN THIS SHOW.

 

BOOTHS SIZE AND RENT:  SPACE IS RENTED BY THE RUNNING FOOT.  Only the rented table space can be

used to sell from.  The fee is $14 per foot plus $10 per table.  (6' or 8' length) with a minimum booth size of 8’

One worktable may be rented or brought by the exhibitor; however, these may not be used to sell from.

ELECTRICITY AND CHAIRS ARE INCLUDED.  DEALERS WILL BE CHARGED FOR ANY "CHEATING" at

$14 per running foot and made to correct the situation!  It is the dealer’s responsibility to check their merchandise

and comply or risk never being permitted to do this show again.  Management WILL spot check and no exceptions

will be made. 

 

Remember you can build up from the tables so be creative! Tables are placed end to end in rows. Dealers

sit behind their displays. In the center aisles booths are back to back with about 7 feet between the backs of

booths. There is enough space between booths for exhibitors to pass through.  Some booths may form a corner.

 

PAYMENT:   A $100 NONREFUNDABLE DEPOSIT MUST BE RECEIVED WITH THIS APPLICATION.  BOOTHS

MEASURING 1 (8’) TABLE FOR $122 MUST BE PAID IN FULL WITH THE RETURN OF THIS APPLICATION.

YOU MAY INCLUDE A POSTDATED CHECK FOR YOUR BALANCE DATED NOV. 14, 2008.   IF YOU WOULD

RATHER NOT INCLUDE A POSTDATED CHECK PLEASE BE ADVISED FULL PAYMENT IS DUE BY THIS DATE.

REMINDERS WILL NOT BE SENT. YOU MAY ELECT TO HAVE CORD SHOWS AUTOMATICALLY CHARGE YOUR

 ACCOUNT FOR YOUR BALANCE ON THE DUE DATE FOR A 5% ADMINISTRATIVE FEE. There is a $25 service

charge for any checks returned by the bank.

 

SETUP:   Dealers may arrive at 7 AM Sunday.  Porter help is NOT available; however, there are plenty of large

dollies for your use.   ALL EXHIBITORS MUST BE MOVED IN BY 9 AM SO DOORS CAN BE SECURED. ALL

TABLES MUST BE COVERED ON ALL FOUR SIDES TO THE FLOOR. IF POSSIBLE COVER IN MATCHING FABRIC. WORK TABLES MUST ALSO BE COVERED.  LIGHTS ARE SUGGESTED FOR YOUR DISPLAY AND YOU WILL HAVE ONE OUTLET IN YOUR BOOTH. TABLE COVERS MUST BE FIRE RETARDANT. (If possible bring written proof).

 

REFRESHMENTS WILL BE COMPLIMENTARY DURING SET UP AND LOAD OUT. THE SHOW IS CATERED.

 

CORD SHOWS LTD. WILL PROCESS CREDIT CARD SALES FOR A 5% ADMINISTRATIVE FEE.

 

DIRECTIONS:  From I-95 exit 5 turn right and make your first right.  Follow our yellow signs.

 

THE FOLLOWING RULES MUST BE FOLLOWED BY ALL EXHIBITORS:

  1) Booths are not to be shared.

  2) All names of persons who will be in the booth must appear on this contract.

  3) No more than 2 people can tend a single table or 3 in larger booths.

  4) All booths must be completed one-half hour before show time.

  5) Exhibitors must arrive no later than 8 AM and be moved in by 9.

  6) No exhibitor  is permitted to pack early under any circumstances.

  7) All merchandise must be price tagged.

  8) All booths must be kept safe and presentable and left spotless.

  9) Dealers must hold a valid CT resale number. If you need a number see below.

 10) No new merchandise, or reproductions. This is an ANTIQUES SHOW.

 11) Dealers must guarantee the age, condition  & authenticity of their merchandise.

12) Exhibitor must use appropriate and descriptive sales receipts including contact info.

 

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IF DOWNLOADING, PLEASE KEEP A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS AND SEND THE FOLLOWING

CONTRACTUAL PORTION OF THE APPLICATION WITH PAYMENT.

IF RETURNING AN ORIGINAL, CORD SHOWS WILL SEND YOU A COPY.

A SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED BUSINESS-SIZE ENVELOPE WOULD BE APPRECIATED.

 

CHECK THE SIZE BOOTH YOU WISH TO RENT:

(   )   8' (INCLUDES 1, 8' TABLE)                                      $122.00  (MUST BE PAID IN FULL)

(   ) 12' (INCLUDES 2, 6' TABLES)                                   $188.00

(   ) 14' (INCLUDES 1, 6' TABLE AND 1, 8' TABLE)       $216.00

(   ) 16' (INCLUDES 2, 8' TABLES)                                   $244.00

  ) 18' (INCLUDES 3, 6' TABLES)                                   $282.00

  ) 20' (INCLUDES 2, 6' TABLE, 1, 8' TABLE)               $310.00

  ) 22' (INCLUDES 1, 6' TABLE; 2, 8' TABLES)             $338.00

(   ) 24’ (INCLUDES 3, 8’ TABLES)                                   $366.00

  ) 28’ (INCLUDES 2, 6’ TABLES; 2, 8’ TABLES)         $432.00

  ) OTHER: ___________________________________________________

____  (you may rent the desired length using the formula noted above)

One worktable for behind display tables may be rented for $10. Worktables may make no physical contact with

selling tables and are used exclusively for packing materials or writing receipts. Tables must be kept neat and

free of eating/drinking containers.

 

Please check here if you wish to rent a worktable and include $10 extra  (       )

 

DESCRIBE YOUR MERCHANDISE IN AS MUCH DETAIL AS POSSIBLE: Send JPEGs for promotion.

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NOTE HOW MANY PAPER FLIERS YOU WISH TO DISTRIBUTE: ________

NOTE HOW MANY POSTCARDS YOU WISH TO MAIL: ________

 

PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY AS THIS IS A LEGAL CONTRACT.

THE EXHIBITOR UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES AS FOLLOWS:

Cord Shows Ltd., its agents or employees shall not be liable for property or personal injury to Exhibitor, its agents/guests or employees, which may occur on or about any part of the subject premises, regardless of how such injury or damage may have occurred.  Exhibitor waives any claim against Cord Shows Ltd. and assumes all liability for loss or damage to Exhibitor's property entrusted to the premises.  Exhibitor shall hold Cord Shows Ltd. harmless and shall indemnify Cord Shows Ltd. against any liability or expenses arising out of any claim of injury or damage to any person or property, together with all costs in connection with the defense thereto, including attorney's fees.  Cord Show Ltd. reserves the right to refuse exhibits that it deems inappropriate and to change the rules of this contract as it deems fit.   If it becomes impossible to hold this event when and where it is now planned, Cord Shows Ltd. may cancel this lease without liability, upon applying to another show or returning to Exhibitor all sums paid as rental. This contract cannot be assigned without prior written consent of Cord Shows Ltd.

 

THE UNDERSIGNED EXHIBITOR UNDERSTANDS & AGREES TO ALL TERMS & CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THIS CONTRACT.

 

SIGNATURE: __________________________                                       DATE: ____________________

 

PRINT NAME: ____________________                       CT RESALE  NUMBER: _____________________

 

ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________________

                                NUMBER       STREET                              CITY                                  STATE      ZIP CODE

 

PHONE NUMBER: (     ) ___________________________     CELL PHONE: (      )_________________

 

TRADE NAME: ________________________                                 E-MAIL: ________________________

 

NAME OF ADDITIONAL BOOTH WORKERS:

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(Maximum of 2 in single table booths, 3 in all other booths.)

 

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CT RESALE NUMBER please go on line to www.CT.gov/DRS or call 1-800-382-9463 for a form.

 

For a 5% administrative fee, I GIVE PERMISSION FOR MY ACCOUNT TO BE CHARGED

FOR MY DEPOSIT   (     );        FULL PAYMENT   (     );                     BALANCE ON 11/14/08.

 

Date: _____________                             Signature: ___________________________________________

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We accept VISA, MASTERCARD and DISCOVER (not American Express). 

 

Print name as it appears on card: _________________________________________

 

Street:__________________________ City:_________________________ State:____           Zip:______

 

Credit Card # (all digits):______________________________________________ Expiration date: _____

 

Security code: __________  (last three digits on the back of card)

 

Amount of charge:  $_______  (INCLUDE 5%)      description of charge: __________________________

 

I understand that my signature authorizes Cord Shows Ltd. to charge my account. Once authorization has been received, this charge becomes binding.

 

Signature: _______________________        Date: _____________________ STOCKING STUFFER ‘08