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Swap Meet
Pacific Media Expo PMX 2009 Swap Meet

Do you want to sell your collection of anime, manga, lolita clothes, jrock/jpop CDs, urban vinyl or anything that's related to Asian pop culture? Sell your collectibles at our Swap Meet!

Swap Meet Location

Bel Air Room near the hotel entrance.

Current List of Swap Meet Vendors: (in alphabetical order)
  • L. Andrews
  • M. Angeles
  • A. Clarke (Friday only)
  • S. Chang
  • J. Chung (Saturday only)
  • R. Ho
  • L. Huber
  • S. Kutch
  • M. Liu
  • C. Vo (Saturday only)
  • S. Yamashita

Click here for more information about the PMX 2009 Swap Meet.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

VENDORS
Q: I want to buy a swap meet table. What do I need to do?
A: Because of the limited number of tables, you must follow the steps below:
  • First, please read the rules here for a more pleasant and compliant vending experience.
  • The Swap Meet will run at 6 PM to 11 PM on Friday, Nov 6th and Saturday, Nov 7th.
  • Setup time is 30 minutes prior to opening each day.
  • Each space is equivalent to one half-table (2.5 x 3 feet). Due to the limited number of tables, we can only sell one space per person. That also includes one chair per space.
  • A half table is $10 per day. Cash only.
  • Specify whether you want Friday or Saturday. If you wish to do both days, you must apply twice. If you do both days, you may not get the same space.
  • In order to get a space, you must first DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION FORM, fill it out, and email it to the address printed on the form.
  • You will receive a response from us informing you that you have reserved a spot.
  • Those who did not get a spot will be notified that they have been placed on a waiting list.

Q: Do I need a temporary sellers permit?
A: It depends. If you have been selling at a swap meet or event ONCE prior to us in a 12-month period, you don't need one. If you have been selling at a swap meet or event for two times or more prior to us in a 12-month period, you will need one. You may contact the California State Board of Equalization at (800) 400-7115 for additional information.

Q: I'm going to be selling some cosplay replica weapons. Can I sell them?
A: Yes you may, but at the discretion of the PMX Swap Meet staff. Replica cosplay weapons must be inspected and peace bonded first. Our security staff and the hotel security will be inspecting the convention on a regular basis.

Q: Is electricity provided? Any other amenities included?
A: PMX does not provide electricity or other amenities like internet access, only what is described above. The location may have electrical outlets along the walls, but not everyone will have access to them. If you need internet access, the hotel has wireless internet for $12.95 per 24-hour period (subject to change without notice).

ATTENDEES
Q: How much to get into the Swap Meet?
A: A PMX Membership badge is required as this is a membership event. You can purchase a one-day or full membership online at our Registration page.

Q: Is there parking nearby?
A: Yes, the hotel has its own parking facility, but it's not free and charges are by quarterly or hourly rates. There is a flat rate for the whole day with validation. Check our Location page for more information.

RULES FOR VENDORS
You must agree to these rules:
  • Any adult, who is 18 or over, is eligible to obtain selling space at the swap meet and all sellers must sign an agreement to these rules.
  • Swap Meet spaces are one space per person only.
  • The sale or trade of weapons or dangerous materials such as fireworks or flammables are prohibited.
  • The sale or trade of unlicensed, bootleg, or counterfeit goods is not allowed (e.g. SM, Everanime, Aliors, Elfin, fansubs). If it's on a burned CD or DVD, it's a bootleg. However, the sale and trade of doujin goods (comics, shitajiki, cards, or stationary) will be allowed. In general, any item that is an infringement of copyright law is prohibited.
  • The sale of second-hand art commissions or previously used cosplay items is acceptable. Replica weapons must be inspected by PMX Swap Meet staff or PMX Security staff and peace bonded.
  • Please note that PMX is a family-oriented event. The display of goods must be suitable for a general audience (i.e., G-rated). No adult material are allowed for sale at the Swap Meet. The sale, trade, or showing of adult materials to anyone under 18 is a crime. If you are caught selling or showing adult material to a minor, you will be evicted from the event and turned over to the authorities.
  • A fee of $10 will be charged for each vendor's space. Each vendor's space is half a table. Payment is cash only.
  • A maximum of two people may be in a vendor's space.
  • You may not bring your own table to the swap meet.
  • Please respect the hotel. You may use a hand-truck or cart to move your material, but please do so discreetly and don't disrupt the other hotel guests.
  • At the close of the Swap Meet each day, all vendors must clear out their belongings. No storage of items will be allowed as the room is used for another function outside the Swap Meet hours.
  • Cash payment or bartering of items is permitted and is up to the discretion of the participants in the transaction.
  • PMX, its staff and/or the hotel are not legally responsible for the product's condition or stated condition. All transactions are between the seller and buyer.
  • Sellers have the right to refuse a sale or barter with anyone.
  • All products brought into the swap meet will be inspected, and all items that are in violation of these rules will not be permitted into the swap meet.
  • Any questions regarding the implementation or interpretation of the rules above are subject to the final discretion of the PMX Swap Meet staff.
  • Any instructions given by the PMX Swap Meet staff to enforce these rules, the rules or policies of the hotel, and any applicable law must be followed immediately.
  • PMX reserves the right to refuse access to anyone.

Click Here to download the Registration Form. If you have any other questions about the PMX Swap Meet, please use the Contact Webform.
 
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