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September 26, 2010

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Cost & Payment | Rules & Reservations | Room Layout | Swap Rules | Reserve a Table | Vendor Tips

Cost, Payment, What's Included

  • Table Cost
    All tables are $40 each.

  • Payment
    - Payment is due when you check into the swap meet.
    - You must pay your table fees before we will allow you to set up.

  • What is Provided
    - 8 feet long by 30 inches wide table, although occasionally the venue only has 6' tables
    - You may request electrical access, but it is not guaranteed.

Rules and Reservations

  • Communication is via Email
    We use email to send confirmations and changes. Make sure that you "white list" in order to receive communications from us.

  • How to Reserve a Table
    Please use the on-line table reservation system. It will ensure fast, accurate reservations.
    - The system will let you know if tables are available
    - If we are oversold, you may register for our waitlist

  • Waitlist Policy
    If more tables become available . . .
    - Up to seven days prior to the event, we automatically confirm your reservation via email.
    - Less than seven days prior, we will email or call to ask if you would still like a table

  • Transfers Not Allowed
    You may not transfer a reservation to another party. You are solely responsible for paying for your table.

  • Cancellations
    We accept table cancellations up to eight days prior to the swap meet.
    You must pay for any table cancelled within seven days of the swap meet, if we are unable to resell your table.
    You must pay for your table or you will not be allowed to participate in future GCCA events or auctions until you do.

Room Layout

  • Layout may be different than previous swap meets.
    Do not assume you will get the same table as last time.

  • We try to accommodate requests for electrical outlets, but cannot guarantee them.

Swap Rules

  • Prior to 10AM, only vendors and GCCA staff may enter the swap room.
    Please encourage your pre-paid sales to come at 10AM for pickup and to pay an admission. This is fair to everyone.

  • Vendors must get a badge for admission to the room.

  • Limit of two people per vendor table.
    Exceptions are made for young children of vendors. Additional helpers may enter the room early to help you set up, but must pay admission.

  • GCCA reserves the right to remove any vendor which is disruptive to the swap meet or is operating in an unsafe manner.

To reserve a table

Follow this link to reserve a table on-line.

Vendor Tips

  • Price aggressively. Attendees usually look for bargains.
  • Colorful fish of decent size sell the best.
  • Bring self-standing signage for your table. Color pictures of fish help sell your items.
  • Be patient and help educate attendees. Many are new to the hobby.
  • Arrive by 9:00 AM. Please do not set up at the last minute.
Upcoming Events

Sunday, September 12
Members-only Picinic

Sunday, September 26
All-Species Auction

Sunday, November 7th
All-Species Swap Meet

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The Greater Chicago Cichlid Association — GCCA — is a not-for-profit, educational organization, chartered in the state of Illinois, dedicated to the advancement and dissemination of information relating to the biology of the fishes in the family Cichlidae, with particular emphasis on maintenance and breeding in captivity. We are simply cichlid hobbyists who love cichlids.
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