Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Monthly Vendor Table

The Monthly Vendor Table option gives you your own dedicated table inside The Lost Buoy to display and sell your products. The cost is $50 per month, and vendors must commit to at least three months, for a minimum total of $150.

What is 60/40 consignment?

Our 60/40 consignment agreement means you receive 60% of each product sale, and The Lakes receives 40%. The 40% helps cover in-store display space, checkout, promotion, and customer support inside The Lost Buoy.

What do we need to get started?

To get started, please fill out the application and upload your product spreadsheet with product names, descriptions, and pricing.

Once submitted, your application will be reviewed, and we will reach out if you are approved to become an in-store vendor at The Lost Buoy.

What do we expect from vendors?

We ask that all products are clean, organized, and priced according to the 60/40 consignment agreement. Vendors are responsible for keeping their inventory updated and making sure all items are ready to be displayed and sold in-store.

If you qualify for your own display setup, vendors are responsible for bringing their own display pieces that match as best as possible with the store.

What qualifies you for your own display setup?

Vendors with small table displays or specialty setups may be required to provide their own display. This helps keep your products organized, easy to shop, and displayed in a way that best fits your brand.

How do I promote my products?

Vendors are encouraged to promote that their products are available inside The Lost Buoy, located inside The Lakes Print Shop.

You can share posts, photos, reels, stories, and updates on your own social media pages to help drive customers into the store.

The more you promote your products, the more visibility they have with both your audience and our in-store shoppers.

Giving us your social tags will also help.

When do I get paid?

Payouts are made on the 1st of each month for any products that sold during the previous month.