Dealers Room Applications are now closed for Zenkaikon 2017.
The Dealers Room will be in Freedom Hall B – identified as the Exhibits Hall – of the Lancaster County Convention Center and will be open all three days of the 2017 convention.
Policy Highlights
Space Allocation
Because Zenkaikon's Exhibit Hall is not particularly large relative to the size of our attendance - and we have reached the capacity of booths in the room - we carefully jury vendors to provide a good mix of merchandise for our convention attendees. Prior vendors are given first priority in allocating space. Once the number of returning vendors is known, we then review new applications with an emphasis on enhancing merchandise variety.
Load-In
The Convention Center loading dock is small and narrow. You can generally expect to wait in line to unload. Once directed to a spot by the dock manager, please unload your inventory and supplies as quickly as possible to keep traffic moving.
Bootlegs
Bootleg goods are about far more than CDs and DVDs. Wall scrolls, plushies, and figurines are all examples of goods which are highly susceptible to illegal copies. You are responsible for making sure you are carrying only goods which are properly licensed in the United States.
Just because an item is legal in another country does NOT mean it is legal to sell in the United States.
Used Goods
You may sell used goods but they must be labeled as such. Packaging items to try to conceal the fact they are used and not affirmatively revealing their used status is a potential violation of Pennsylvania consumer protection law and will not be tolerated.
Contact Lenses
Contact lenses are medical devices regulated by the FDA, regardless of whether they are plano or corrective. Since it’s unlikely a vendor can follow proper dispensing procedures in the context of a dealers room, contact lenses may not be sold at Zenkaikon.
Food
Dealers may sell prepackaged specialty drinks and snacks such as Ramune and Pocky. Any other food items must be approved in advance by the venue. Contact dealers@zenkaikon.com with any questions.
How To Register
Please be sure to read through our full Dealers Room contract. The procedure to request space is
- Complete the Dealer Space Request Form
- Receive confirmation and invoice via email
- Pay invoice by the stated deadline using check, money order, or PayPal as instructed on the invoice
- Failure to pay your invoice by the stated deadline will result in forfeiture of the requested space
- Electricity can be ordered directly from the venue using the Convention Center’s order form.
The total number of available booths has not yet been finalized but will likely not increase significantly over 2016 when we had 33 dealers in 67 booths.