Frequently Asked Questions

When you rent with America’s Antique Mall, you’re more than a vendor—you’re one of us! Turn your love of vintage into a business and send in an application ASAP. Find the most frequently asked questions about becoming a vendor answered below before you get started.

The Basic Questions

First things first—let’s start with learning the basics of what it takes to become an America’s Antique Mall vendor.

1. How does being a vendor at America’s Antique Mall work?

America’s Antique Mall has a simple goal: to connect vendors, collectors, and artisans with customers seeking a unique shopping experience, high-quality goods, and exceptional customer service. A vendor can rent a portion of the store, either a booth or glass showcase, and make it their own. The vendor is then given a vendor ID number through Consignor Access that will be put on tags along with the cost and brief item description. Customers are able to shop hundreds of curated collections all under one roof. When they find an item they want to purchase, they take it to the front register, where our staff will check them out. We do not have a vendor work requirement, so vendors are encouraged to log in to our POS system to see their daily sales and use the online inventory system to see when their booth needs a restock. At the end of the month, America’s Antique Mall cuts a check to the vendor for their total sales, minus the next month’s rent and applicable fees. You can decorate for holidays, reorganize and update your wares, and change the look of your space whenever you want—and let our team handle all the customer service.
2. What type of vendors can apply?

We are always aiming to fill the store with a wide variety of high-quality vendors from all walks of life. We are mostly searching for those who specialize in antiques, furniture, home décor, jewelry, upcycles, collectibles, handmade items, mid-century modern collectors, vintage styles, and, in general, beautifully unique items. America’s Antique Mall is a great choice for vendors of all experience levels, whether you’re an experienced seller who would like to expand your business or a first-time dealer looking for a new adventure. We also have creatives who typically sell online and want a chance to get their merchandise in front of local shoppers and boutique owners looking for a secondary location. We will be selective when choosing vendors for our antique malls as we value creating a unique shopping experience. Pro tip: If you have a Facebook page, Instagram account, or photos of your items, please share these when you apply to give us a better idea of what your stock would look like in our mall.
3. What is the cost of renting?

Rent prices vary based on location. For booth rentals, we charge rent by the square foot of the booth. In Highland, IN booth rates are $3.00 per square foot and our locked cases start at $110. In Algonquin, IL booth rates are $3.25 per square foot and our locked cases start at $110. A 12% commission fee on total sales is collected to help cover the costs of the sale, wrapping, and other POS fees.
4. How long is the lease?

All of our leases are on a month-to-month basis.
5. What does our advertising and marketing look like?

Our marketing is just one of the many things that sets us apart from other vendor malls! We have a large advertising and marketing budget to try to attract customers from near and far. Our in-house marketing team focuses on print media, billboards, radio ads, and social media, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, YouTube commercials, and more. We also work with a firm that specializes in SEO (search engine optimization) and Google ads, which reach thousands of online visitors every day. Our marketing department is amazing! We have also found that our vendors and shoppers spread the word with recommendations to their friends and family. When you find a place you love to be, you want to tell everyone you know!

Questions for Experienced Vendors

If you’ve been a vendor before, you probably have a few ultra-specific questions you’d like answered before you fill out the application. Well, here you go!

1. How does being a vendor at America’s Antique Mall work?

America’s Antique Mall has a simple goal: to connect vendors, collectors, and artisans with customers seeking a unique shopping experience, high-quality goods, and exceptional customer service. A vendor can rent a portion of the store, either a booth or glass showcase, and make it their own. The vendor is then given a vendor ID number through Consignor Access that will be put on tags along with the cost and brief item description. Customers are able to shop hundreds of curated collections all under one roof. When they find an item they want to purchase, they take it to the front register, where our staff will check them out. We do not have a vendor work requirement, so vendors are encouraged to log in to our POS system to see their daily sales and use the online inventory system to see when their booth needs a restock. At the end of the month, America’s Antique Mall cuts a check to the vendor for their total sales, minus the next month’s rent and applicable fees. You can decorate for holidays, reorganize and update your wares, and change the look of your space whenever you want—and let our team handle all the customer service.
2. What type of vendors can apply?

We are always aiming to fill the store with a wide variety of high-quality vendors from all walks of life. We are mostly searching for those who specialize in antiques, furniture, home décor, jewelry, upcycles, collectibles, handmade items, mid-century modern collectors, vintage styles, and, in general, beautifully unique items. America’s Antique Mall is a great choice for vendors of all experience levels, whether you’re an experienced seller who would like to expand your business or a first-time dealer looking for a new adventure. We also have creatives who typically sell online and want a chance to get their merchandise in front of local shoppers and boutique owners looking for a secondary location. We will be selective when choosing vendors for our antique malls as we value creating a unique shopping experience. Pro tip: If you have a Facebook page, Instagram account, or photos of your items, please share these when you apply to give us a better idea of what your stock would look like in our mall.
3. What is the cost of renting?

Rent prices vary based on location. For booth rentals, we charge rent by the square foot of the booth. In Highland, IN booth rates are $3.00 per square foot and our locked cases start at $110. In Algonquin, IL booth rates are $3.25 per square foot and our locked cases start at $110. A 12% commission fee on total sales is collected to help cover the costs of the sale, wrapping, and other POS fees.
4. How long is the lease?

All of our leases are on a month-to-month basis.
5. What does our advertising and marketing look like?

Our marketing is just one of the many things that sets us apart from other vendor malls! We have a large advertising and marketing budget to try to attract customers from near and far. Our in-house marketing team focuses on print media, billboards, radio ads, and social media, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, YouTube commercials, and more. We also work with a firm that specializes in SEO (search engine optimization) and Google ads, which reach thousands of online visitors every day. Our marketing department is amazing! We have also found that our vendors and shoppers spread the word with recommendations to their friends and family. When you find a place you love to be, you want to tell everyone you know!

Questions on Signing Up

So, you’ve decided to take the leap! Here are all your application questions, answered.

1. How does being a vendor at America’s Antique Mall work?

America’s Antique Mall has a simple goal: to connect vendors, collectors, and artisans with customers seeking a unique shopping experience, high-quality goods, and exceptional customer service. A vendor can rent a portion of the store, either a booth or glass showcase, and make it their own. The vendor is then given a vendor ID number through Consignor Access that will be put on tags along with the cost and brief item description. Customers are able to shop hundreds of curated collections all under one roof. When they find an item they want to purchase, they take it to the front register, where our staff will check them out. We do not have a vendor work requirement, so vendors are encouraged to log in to our POS system to see their daily sales and use the online inventory system to see when their booth needs a restock. At the end of the month, America’s Antique Mall cuts a check to the vendor for their total sales, minus the next month’s rent and applicable fees. You can decorate for holidays, reorganize and update your wares, and change the look of your space whenever you want—and let our team handle all the customer service.
2. What type of vendors can apply?

We are always aiming to fill the store with a wide variety of high-quality vendors from all walks of life. We are mostly searching for those who specialize in antiques, furniture, home décor, jewelry, upcycles, collectibles, handmade items, mid-century modern collectors, vintage styles, and, in general, beautifully unique items. America’s Antique Mall is a great choice for vendors of all experience levels, whether you’re an experienced seller who would like to expand your business or a first-time dealer looking for a new adventure. We also have creatives who typically sell online and want a chance to get their merchandise in front of local shoppers and boutique owners looking for a secondary location. We will be selective when choosing vendors for our antique malls as we value creating a unique shopping experience. Pro tip: If you have a Facebook page, Instagram account, or photos of your items, please share these when you apply to give us a better idea of what your stock would look like in our mall.
3. What is the cost of renting?

Rent prices vary based on location. For booth rentals, we charge rent by the square foot of the booth. In Highland, IN booth rates are $3.00 per square foot and our locked cases start at $110. In Algonquin, IL booth rates are $3.25 per square foot and our locked cases start at $110. A 12% commission fee on total sales is collected to help cover the costs of the sale, wrapping, and other POS fees.
4. How long is the lease?

All of our leases are on a month-to-month basis.
5. What does our advertising and marketing look like?

Our marketing is just one of the many things that sets us apart from other vendor malls! We have a large advertising and marketing budget to try to attract customers from near and far. Our in-house marketing team focuses on print media, billboards, radio ads, and social media, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, YouTube commercials, and more. We also work with a firm that specializes in SEO (search engine optimization) and Google ads, which reach thousands of online visitors every day. Our marketing department is amazing! We have also found that our vendors and shoppers spread the word with recommendations to their friends and family. When you find a place you love to be, you want to tell everyone you know!

Hopefully, all your Qs have been answered. We can’t wait to have you in the America’s Antique Mall family!