New Vendor FAQ’s

We keep all applications on file and when a space becomes available, we will reach out to potential vendors who may be a good fit for that space.

Our leases are month-to-month. We prefer vendors to commit to at least three months but it is not a requirement in the lease.

Leases are month to month and rent will be due each month.

Yes, the city of Virginia Beach requires all vendors to obtain a business license to sell at our location. Even if you have a business license for another store in Virginia Beach, you will still need to acquire one specifically for VA Vintage. Note: They will require you to provide a signed vendor agreement between you and VA Vintage. A signed copy of the agreement will be sent to your email once signed.

The cost of the business license is determined based on an estimate of gross sales. There are three different tiers available for licensing fees.

$0 – $25,000 = $25 Flat Fee
$25,001 – $100,000 = $40 Flat Fee
$100,001 – $200,000 = $50 Flat Fee

For help, call the Commissioner of the Revenue at (757) 385-4515 or email [email protected].

Payments may be made in the license portal at https://pay.vbepay.com, or send check a check by mail to the Commissioner’s Office, City Hall, Building 1, 2401 Courthouse Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. You may also visit the office to pay in person by cash, credit card, debit card, or check.

Vendors do not have to have insurance but it is recommended. The store’s policy does not cover vendors.

Our vendors are umbrellaed under the store’s license and taxes. Vendors will not receive tax information from the store and each vendor will be responsible for reporting their own income.

No. Our credit card fees are factored into our 15% sales commission. As a vendor you are only responsible for booth rent and sales commission. Customers are not charged extra for using their card.

Yes! Locking cases are encouraged! We are happy to keep a key at the register and open it for interested customers.

Yes, vendors are welcome to hang a sign for their business and put out business cards in their space.

Vendors are welcome to hang items on the walls of their space. For spaces that do not have walls, vendors are welcome to bring/build their own faux walls or barriers and hang whatever they like as long as the items are secured and not a safety hazard.

Yes. The store has a locked dressing room and we are happy to unlock it at customer request.

No vendor is guaranteed exclusivity but we do keep the balance of merchandise in mind when selecting new vendors. We try to bring in vendors that have diverse products and different styles.

The number of vendors in the store will fluctuate based on the space needs of each vendor but at any given time, it is approximately 200 vendors total.

No, the staff does not haggle vendor prices.

Neither customers nor vendors are allowed to bring pets into the store. Appropriately outfitted service animals adhering to state/federal laws are allowed.

Vendors are welcome to run a sale as long as they notify staff so that items can be priced accurately at check out.

Vendors are encouraged to advertise. The store utilizes many forms of advertising, both paid and unpaid. Some examples include paid online ads, posts in local and relevant social media circles, paper ads and outdoor markets.

Vendors will be allowed to visit and stock their booth anytime during business hours with the exception of Saturday and Sunday. We also offer special vendor hours.

Every vendor will have unique preferences and needs for their space so this answer will vary from person to person but a good rule of thumb is to plan to stock and organize your space once a week.