Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is the The Great American Antique Mall open now? Yes!
2. Where is the The Great American Antique Mall located? 9365 Philips Hwy at Shad Rd.
3. Do you accept consignments? No
4. How much is booth rental? Generally, it is in the range of $3.85 per square foot. We do not charge dealer the “rent tax” on top. Other places add 7% to booth rent.
5. How large are the booths? 10x10, and larger
6. How about electric? All booths have electrical outlets.
7. How high are the walls? 8 & 10 ft unless you get an “outside” booth. Those walls are 13 to 18 feet high.
9. Can I hang chandeliers? Absolutely! You may hang your own chandeliers, stained glass, whatever items look beautiful. And of course, the steel beams offer plenty of support.
10. What kind of items are welcome at the GAAM? American, European and Asian antiques, fine artisan wares, art, estate and fine jewelry, lovely home decor, painted furniture... Everybody has different taste. Our vendors sell what customers are buying. Think quality!
11. Who unlocks the showcases? Vetted mall staff.
12. May I paint my booth walls? Yes
13. How do I know what has sold out of my booth? Go online to our dealer portal. It is patched into our point-of-sale system. You can see 24 /7 exactly what items have sold, when, and for how much.
14. How do I get paid? We use direct deposit. Your booth rent is subtracted from your sales. The balance is deposited directly into your bank account.
15. Do I need to get my own insurance? Your booth rental includes liability insurance.
16. What are your hours? The The Great American Antique Mall will be open M-F 10:00-6:00, Sunday 12:00 - 5:00.
17. When will the Mall be closed? Christmas day, Thanksgiving day, Easter Sunday, possibly July 4.
18. Do I need to bring my own tags? Yes please.
19. What forms of payment will you accept? Cash and credit card. Dealers, please allow for 3% in your pricing. Dealers will cover credit card fees.
20. Does the The Great American Antique Mall give discounts? ONLY if you, the dealer, says. In many parts of the country, it is standard to give 10% off when paying by cash. This will NOT be guaranteed and automatically given to the buyer. ONLY if the buyer asks for it AND pays cash will they be eligible for a 10% discount and ONLY if you allow it on YOUR merchandise over $50.
21. Can I have a sale in my booth? You may discount individual items. There will be no perpetual sales. We will have periodic seasonal sales that dealers may participate in.
22. What advertising are you doing?
• Incessant multiple Facebook & Instagram postings for the mall in general
•Special emailings and events for interior designers..
•Dealers items will be posted on FB, boosted as desired and arranged.
• Getting 1,400 views on our FB video in 24 hours about signage demonstrated our targeted marketing strategy is highly effective and will bring results
•3 HUGE signs on Philips Hwy
• Email newsletters, wish lists, sign in guest book at the mall
Contact Daniel Dill at [email protected] or 904-434-1897.
2. Where is the The Great American Antique Mall located? 9365 Philips Hwy at Shad Rd.
3. Do you accept consignments? No
4. How much is booth rental? Generally, it is in the range of $3.85 per square foot. We do not charge dealer the “rent tax” on top. Other places add 7% to booth rent.
5. How large are the booths? 10x10, and larger
6. How about electric? All booths have electrical outlets.
7. How high are the walls? 8 & 10 ft unless you get an “outside” booth. Those walls are 13 to 18 feet high.
9. Can I hang chandeliers? Absolutely! You may hang your own chandeliers, stained glass, whatever items look beautiful. And of course, the steel beams offer plenty of support.
10. What kind of items are welcome at the GAAM? American, European and Asian antiques, fine artisan wares, art, estate and fine jewelry, lovely home decor, painted furniture... Everybody has different taste. Our vendors sell what customers are buying. Think quality!
11. Who unlocks the showcases? Vetted mall staff.
12. May I paint my booth walls? Yes
13. How do I know what has sold out of my booth? Go online to our dealer portal. It is patched into our point-of-sale system. You can see 24 /7 exactly what items have sold, when, and for how much.
14. How do I get paid? We use direct deposit. Your booth rent is subtracted from your sales. The balance is deposited directly into your bank account.
15. Do I need to get my own insurance? Your booth rental includes liability insurance.
16. What are your hours? The The Great American Antique Mall will be open M-F 10:00-6:00, Sunday 12:00 - 5:00.
17. When will the Mall be closed? Christmas day, Thanksgiving day, Easter Sunday, possibly July 4.
18. Do I need to bring my own tags? Yes please.
19. What forms of payment will you accept? Cash and credit card. Dealers, please allow for 3% in your pricing. Dealers will cover credit card fees.
20. Does the The Great American Antique Mall give discounts? ONLY if you, the dealer, says. In many parts of the country, it is standard to give 10% off when paying by cash. This will NOT be guaranteed and automatically given to the buyer. ONLY if the buyer asks for it AND pays cash will they be eligible for a 10% discount and ONLY if you allow it on YOUR merchandise over $50.
21. Can I have a sale in my booth? You may discount individual items. There will be no perpetual sales. We will have periodic seasonal sales that dealers may participate in.
22. What advertising are you doing?
• Incessant multiple Facebook & Instagram postings for the mall in general
•Special emailings and events for interior designers..
•Dealers items will be posted on FB, boosted as desired and arranged.
• Getting 1,400 views on our FB video in 24 hours about signage demonstrated our targeted marketing strategy is highly effective and will bring results
•3 HUGE signs on Philips Hwy
• Email newsletters, wish lists, sign in guest book at the mall
Contact Daniel Dill at [email protected] or 904-434-1897.