Swap Meet Rules & Regulations

The purchase of a Rental Agreement constitutes an agreement by the purchaser, (Vendor) to comply with all policies and rules of The Santa Clarita Swap Meet, (The Market), and all applicable local, state, and federal ordinances, regulations, and laws. Failure to comply with any of these rules, or to obey the requests of the Santa Clarita Swap Meet employees or agents, may result in termination of selling privileges and forfeiture of fees. It is the Vendor’s responsibility to review these rules each time a Rental Agreement is purchased.

General Rules:

Vendors shall comply with all applicable city, county, state, and federal laws, and shall hold Santa Clarita Swap Meet harmless against failure to do so. Vendors shall be aware of and comply with all sections of the California and Federal statutes, including, but not limited to, those under Business Professional Codes. Vendors shall prominently display in their sales space a valid California Sellers Permit, applicable licenses, and any refund, receipt and warranty policies.

In most cases, Vendors are required to have a valid California Seller’s Permit issued by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, if they sell more than 2 times in a 12-month period. To understand the various permitting and licensing rules that apply, please check the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration website at www.cdtfa.ca.gov.  Vendors must register their own mailing address with the State Board of Equalization. The Santa Clarita Swap Meet located at 22500 Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, should be listed on your permit as your place of business.

Vendors shall understand that as a condition of entering the Santa Clarita Swap Meet, any and all information regarding the Vendor may be disseminated at the sole discretion of The Santa Clarita Swap Meet.
Everyone entering the property is required to wear a face mask and practice social distancing guidelines.

Liability and Risk:

The Santa Clarita Swap Meet does not provide liability insurance for Vendors. Vendors shall hold The Santa Clarita Swap Meet, its owners, officers, employees, and contracted personnel harmless from any liability or damages arising from a Vendor’s use of the premises and/or injury to persons or property resulting from items sold or exchanged by Vendors on the property. Vendors must have liability insurance and are responsible for any injuries or damages, either to persons or property resulting from their use of the premises. The Santa Clarita Swap Meet is not liable, and assumes no responsibility, for any loss or damages to a Vendor’s property.

Reserving a Space:

All Vendors must be over the age of 18 and possess a valid U.S. driver’s license to sell or make a reservation at the Santa Clarita Swap Meet. Vendors may be asked to present proof of vehicle insurance upon making a reservation or entering the premises.

Only the registered owner listed on the California Seller’s Permit, and identified with a valid U.S. driver’s license, may sign a Santa Clarita Swap Meet Rental Agreement for a space reservation. Rental Agreements may not be modified, transferred, sold, or assigned to another party.

All sales are final. The Santa Clarita Swap Meet does not replace lost reservation cards, issue rain checks, refunds, or exchanges for another date.

Rental Agreements purchased on the selling day (drive-ups) must be paid for with cash.

Reservations for spaces are held until 7:00 a.m. Spaces not occupied by 7:00 a.m. will become available for sale to other Vendors.

Space prices are based on location with prices painted on every spot. Upgrade charges may apply if a Vendor moves to a more expensive space or occupies an additional space.

Spaces are approximately 16’x20’ and both vehicle and merchandise must fit within the boundary of this assigned space. Vehicles with trailers or oversized vehicles will require the purchase of additional spaces.

Selling Day Policies:

All Vendors must fill out a Sheriff’s/Board of Equalization Form. Drive-up Vendors are required to complete the form every time they sell at The Market.

To enter The Market, you must bring your valid Rental Agreement and U.S. Driver’s License. Display your Rental Agreement and California Seller’s Permit in your space each day of operation.

To avoid a Shopper admission fee, enter with employees and family members in your vehicle.

Vehicle must be parked within the boundary of your assigned space. All vehicles must be out of the aisles by 8:00 a.m. The speed limit in The Market is 3 mph and pedestrians have the right-of-way.

Vehicles may not drive in and out to unload merchandise. After your vehicle enters the property, it must stay on your space until 12:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and 2:00 p.m. on Sundays.

You must exit the property by 2:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and 4:00 p.m. on Sundays. Staying beyond these business hours may result in a late fee.

Additional merchandise may not be walked in through the gate, or driven in with additional vehicles. Only one vehicle is allowed per space.

All displays must be safely constructed. Secure canopies, poles, tarps, signs, display materials, and merchandise at all times. A weight of at least 25 pounds on each corner is required on all coverings. Bungee cords are not adequate, use straps.

Vendors using electricity will be charged $5.00 per day, per space. Cords must be grounded and in good repair. Extension cords cannot be connected to The Santa Clarita Swap Meet power unless specified for that space. The Santa Clarita Swap Meet is not liable for any damage or injury from electricity, electrical cords, or wiring. No heaters please.

Refund/exchange/return policies must be posted in clear view for Shoppers. We recommend a receipt for items sold, complete with date, Vendor name, and space number.

All merchandise, sales, and advertising activities must be conducted within the marked boundary of your space.

Spaces are to be left broom clean. Unsold merchandise and/or trash must exit with you at the end of the day. Garbage cans and dumpsters are for shopper use only.