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Dealer Sign-up Information |
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The Iowa Comic Book Club, Inc. A non-profit 501 C(4) corporation |
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We all have issues… some are Near Mint! |
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NOTE: All dealers must have a valid State of Iowa Sales Tax Permit. If you do not have a permit a temporary Sales Tax permit will be issued to you BEFORE you will be allowed to set up at any ICBC show. The temporary permits are free. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS!! |
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ICBC Comics & Collectibles Show Dealer Table Request Form November 7, 2009
Adventure Land Inn 3200 Adventureland Drive Altoona, IA 50009
Company Name_______________________________________________
Contact Person_______________________________________________
Address_____________________________________________________
City______________________ State_____________ ZIP________
Phone # ( )___________________ Email___________________
Please list any special requests you might have:
Number of Tables requested (max of 3) $100/ea ______
Total Amount Enclosed ______
I understand and agree to the terms of the dealer contract and payment terms. Signature_________________________________________________
Remember to include a SIGNED dealer contract with your payment.
Comics & Collectibles Show Dealer Booth Request Form November 7, 2009
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
Type of merchandise to be displayed: (check all that are appropriate)
New Comics ( ) Back Issue Comics ( ) Star Trek/Star Wars ( ) Video Tapes/DVDs ( ) Non-Sports Cards ( ) Anime ( ) Posters ( ) Original Art ( ) Magazines ( ) Toys ( ) CCGs/Heroclix ( ) Action Figures ( ) RPGS ( ) Pulps ( ) Sci-Fi/Horror ( ) Other ___________________________________________________
Important Notes Please Read:
If you maintain a fan e-mail list, send out catalogs or have a website the ICBC would greatly appreciate a mention of the Market Place. Confirmed dealers at the Market Place are listed and promoted on our website and our marketing for the convention.
Table Space and Dealer Display Boards
The ICBC, Inc. will provide a single 8’ table You are entitled to the same amount of display board space as you have tables. Any problems should be brought to the attention of one of the ICBC club members. ICBC provides as many tables as you pay for, additional tables may not be available. Dealers will keep their area clean and is responsible for any damage including but not limited to: tables, chairs, signage, walls, and floors. Dealer agrees to leave their area “broom clean” at the close of the con. i.e. no left behind boxes, comics, or garbage. The ICBC reserves the right to change table locations at the promoter’s discretion.
Display Regulations
No exhibit may block or interfere with any neighboring exhibit. Dealers must police their own areas to be sure that noise levels from sounds systems is kept to a minimum and does not interfere with others. The ICBC reserves the right to determine at what point sound constitutes interference with others and must be discontinued. Character and compliance of exhibits is subject to the approval of the ICBC and all decisions regarding the display of material shall rest solely with the ICBC. This includes the use of signage, audio equipment, lights, table positions (i.e. stacking & rearranging), and the type of merchandise being displayed. Also reference 4(B) regarding the display of Adult Material. Any damage caused to the building by a dealer is the sole responsibility of the dealer. No smoking or alcohol is allowed in the exhibit hall at any time. Dealer agrees to remain set up during all open hours of the convention.
Payment for Space and Subletting
Dealer understands the payment policy and agrees to pay the fees as listed on the Dealer Booth Request form. Refunds for booth fees may be requested until October 20, 2009. After that refunds will only be available if the show is sold out. Refunds will not be available due to Force Majeure (see section 6) Subletting is not allowed. .
Merchandise For Sale
Dealer agrees that all merchandise for sale is legal and licensed. Dealers selling unlicensed or “bootleg” merchandise, including t-shirts, photographs, video tapes, DVDS, CD-ROMS, posters, etc., may be ejected from the convention with no refund and WILL be reported to the proper authorities. Adult Material Dealer agrees not to sell or distribute any adult material to minors. All adults only material must be either behind the table or, if displayed on the table must be bagged or covered so that minors may not open it. Any adult material depicting nudity must be “blinded” (i.e. covered) Adult video tapes/DVDS and magazines are not allowed to be openly displayed to the general public and must be kept behind tables. A sign may be posted to let customers know that you carry that type of merchandise.
Security
The ICBC is NOT responsible for any theft or loss. (See Section 6). Dealer is responsible for their own security during the convention. In the event of theft or public disturbance local law enforcement should be notified immediately.
Liability
The dealer agrees to protect, keep, and save the ICBC, the promoter of the event, forever harmless from any damage(s) or charge (s) imposed for violations or any ordinance or regulation by the dealer, his employees or agents, as well as failure to comply with the terms and agreements of this contract. Further, dealers shall at all times protect, indemnify, save, and keep harmless the ICBC against and from any loss, cost, damage, liability, or expense which arises out of or from or by reason of any act or omissions or the dealer, his employees, or agents.
Force Majeure
In the event that the convention center or any part of the exhibit area thereof is unavailable, whether for the entire event or portion of the event, as a result of fire, flood, tempest, or another such cause, or as a result of governmental intervention, malicious damage, acts of war, strike, labor dispute, riot, or agency which the ICBC has no control, or should that the ICBC decide that because of any such cause it is necessary to cancel, postpone, or re-site the show, or reduce installation time, exhibit time, or move out time, the ICBC shall not be liable to indemnify or reimburse the dealer in respect of any damage or loss, direct or indirect, or act of God or the result thereof.
Amendments
The ICBC shall have the full power in the interpretation and enforcement of all contract regulations contained herein, and the power to make such amendments thereto, and such further rules and regulations as shall be considered necessary and proper.
The foregoing represents the agreement between the undersigned dealer, and the ICBC, Inc. the promoters of the Comic Book I-CON 11/7 2009.
Company Name____________________________________________________________
Contact Person____________________________________________________________
Address__________________________________________________________________
City____________________________ State_______ Zip___________
Phone # ( ) _______________________ Email__________________________
I have read and understood the preceding, and I fully understand my duties and rights to which I agree and sign.
Signature__________________________ Date_________________
Title____________________________________________
ICBC P.O. Box 3604 Ash Creek Station Des Moines, IA 50323 |
