Information for Dealers
Dealers Den Security
The Dealers' Den will be locked and inaccessible during off hours. Furvana will make every effort to provide security for Dealers' Den space, however both Furvana and the Convention Center assume no liability for the security of your booth. Dealers and Vendors remain responsible for securing all monetary and valued assets over the duration of the convention.
Dealer Rules
You may not sell or perform any transactions outside of the Dealers' Den Artists Alley, with the exception of registered sellers in the Artists Alley.
Sellers in the Dealers Den are permitted to resell merchandise, although we prefer if the primary focus remains on your own work. If this is something that interests you, read the rules below and we look forward to seeing you there!
To be a dealer, you must sign up in advance. We will not be able to accommodate walk-ins.
Dealers must be at least 18 years old.
Dealers are required to purchase a convention membership in addition to their dealer table space. The dealer table does not include membership.
Speakers playing music or other audio are not permitted. If you would like to listen to music or your merchandise contains an audio component, you must provide headphones so as not to disturb your fellow dealers.
To sell in the Dealers' Den, you must have a Washington State Tax ID. You can easily sign up for a temporary Tax ID for free via the Department of Revenue.
Any artwork considered above a PG-13 rating must be in closed portfolios and exposed genitalia censored appropriately. Dealers are responsible for verifying attendees are at least 18 years of age before they may be permitted to view adult materials. All artwork on display or on sale must be PG-13 or lower. In the state of Washington, things are not considered PG-13 if:
- It contains exposed genitalia or representations of genitalia.
- It depicts a sexual act.
- It depicts realistic violence where the victim is shown to be seriously injured.
- It depicts any other content that, according to State law, makes it unsuitable for younger viewers.
The following may not be sold at Furvana at any time:
- Personal services (tattooing, body piercing, massage, etc).
- Unlicensed or bootleg merchandise, excluding content covered under the Fair Use Act.
- Food and beverages.
- Open flames on items such as candles or incense sticks.
- Items where the possession of, sale of, or crossing of state boundaries constitutes a criminal act.
Dealer Assistants
Dealers are permitted to have assistants to help set up, tear down, or facilitate transactions in the Dealers' Den, but keep in mind there are only 2 chairs behind each table.
Dealers must check in their assistants with Dealers' Den staff in order for them to be permitted access during setup and teardown times.
Dealer Assistants are not permitted to sell their own artwork or merchandise. Only artwork or merchandise under the primary dealer may be sold.
Contact
Please feel free to contact us at dealers@furvana.org if you have any questions or concerns.
