my local costco has just posted signs on their registers reflecting this change. apparently the policy change was due to vendor complaints. i guess they wanted to reduce the number of coupon redemptions by making the customer... (56 replies, last updated by LaLa October 16, 2009)

I’m trying to redirect a non-food realated discussion from my local board. I don’t like craft vendors at farmers markets. When going to a farmers market I’m looking for fresh produce. I don’t even like too... (69 replies, last updated by lulubelle November 13, 2009)

reservations – after much thought, this seems to be the only solution. However, I can’t help but think people will see this as a scheme for the restaurant to turn tables faster and I’ll end up offending people.... (10 replies, last updated by muD October 8, 2002)

't put salt and pepper on the table. My friend used to tell me how people would get PISSED at her, when it was actually the kitchen’s policy - the funny thing is that it affected her tips. I love Lupa, so in my humble... (97 replies, last updated by synergy May 22, 2008)

This was in the AZ Republic today. Interesting read about Sherrif Joe somehow saving us from contaminated food by shutting down cart vendors. http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/1008Elote1008.html (9 replies, last updated by rexsreine October 23, 2007)

the grocery store (which just isn’t true in my area). The SA proceeded to tell me that he’d be reported by his boss and fired for doing so. In the end, after arguing about it, they took the offending item back.... (50 replies, last updated by MakingSense January 28, 2008)

- I know of a couple of businesses that dealt with TJ’s at this level. They demand a lot, don’t pay much or very well, and “pass on” their return policy to the vendors. I can see where some vendors... (4 replies, last updated by bulavinaka December 29, 2008)

I can’t speak to the NY State Fair specifically, but I have been with a group that has been trying to set up a kosher food stand at the NC State Fair for a few years. The policy there is that no new spots are available... (3 replies, last updated by superburns August 30, 2007)

I stopped by the Sunday farmer’s market in Brentwood to get some Moonpillow mochi last week . I was surprised to see so many food and merchandise vendors besides fresh farm produce. It’s almost like a street fair.... (13 replies, last updated by Outerspace June 5, 2008)

would certainly accept it, make space for them to count it out, and not throw a hissy fit that might drive away that customer and any other customer witnessing that behavior. I don’t really care about any other vendor's... (6 replies, last updated by morwen August 16, 2008)

Arlington market on Sat. a.m. has some good vendors. The policy is all must be home grown. There is parking. I’ve included a link. Link: http://www.arlingtonfarmersmarket.com (6 replies, last updated by Robin Shuster September 17, 2004)

Hamada usually has the most. I’m blanking on specifics here and it is true of Hamada at the other markets and other FP vendors that sell elsewhere. The only specific example I can think of was the first time I learned of... (23 replies, last updated by jillyju April 22, 2007)

noticed the El Dorado County Fair requires all vendors to carry a $1M liability policy that names the County of El Dorado as beneficiary; I would think all of the venues require such policies) (11 replies, last updated by jlawrence01 July 28, 2007)

not that many vendors, but nothing was missing, they had plenty to choose from. A little bit of everything, with a big variety of great looking produce, organic produce, beautiful flowers from Cho’s Flowers, very tasty... (8 replies, last updated by ValerieConfctns June 22, 2009)

and squashes every year. Hamada has a stand there ... one of my favorites at the Ferry Plaza market. It’s interesting but some of the vendors have products that don’t show up at the Ferry Plaza Market which has a... (14 replies, last updated by Caitlin McGrath May 14, 2003)