Hours: The Dealers Den will be open to convention members during the hours listed below, unless otherwise noted. We will make every attempt to communicate changes to dealers.

Thursday: March 19, 2009
7:00PM - 10:00PM - Dealer Setup ONLY

Friday: March 20, 2009
9:00AM - 10:00AM - Dealer Setup ONLY
10:00AM - 6:00PM - Open to Membership
6:00PM - 7:00PM - Closing for Dealers ONLY

Saturday: March 21, 2009
9:00AM - 10:00AM - Dealers Opening ONLY
10:00AM - 6:00PM - Open to Membership
6:00PM - 7:00PM - Dealers Closing ONLY

Sunday: March 22, 2009
9:00AM - 10:00AM - Dealers Opening ONLY
10:00AM - 6:00PM - Open to Membership
6:00PM - 8:00PM - Closing and tear down for dealers ONLY

The Dealers Den will be secured when not open. Hotel and/or convention security will be patrolling the area at all times. At the discretion of the Dealers' Den coordinator, a security person may sleep in the room.

Do not, under any circumstances, leave cash or other valuables inside of the Dealer’s Den that you may need after the den closes. This includes laptops, MP3 players, or medication. Once the Dealer’s Den is closed and secured, it will not be reopened until the next morning without good cause. Be aware that leaving work in the room that you wanted to complete overnight generally does not qualify as such.

Taxes: According to the Georgia Department of Revenue, dealers at Furry Weekend Atlanta do not need to obtain Tax IDs or business licenses. Dealers at Furry Weekend Atlanta are classified as "Itinerate Vendors" under the Georgia Tax Code and will still need to deduct and report Georgia State and Fulton County sales taxes.

Total sales tax for the convention will be 8%. Dealers will need to use Georgia Form FS-32 to report sales tax. Write "MISCELLANEOUS" in the top right corner of the form.

Space: We have tried to maximize the number of dealers that can attend, and, as a result, we must ask that all dealers keep the aisles clear and passages open. Stored and displayed items must not impede traffic flow, both in front of and behind tables. We have a maximum limit of two people per full table behind each table.

Full tables are approximately 6' by 3'. Half-tables are 3' by 3'.

Furry Weekend Atlanta will make every attempt to satisfy special requests, but we can't guarantee anything. If you have a special request, you are urged to contact us as soon as possible.

Display Guidelines & Behavior: Please remember that not everyone may share your tastes, and that your behavior is representative of the entire fandom. In accordance with state law, we must require that any adult material must not be displayed openly; for example, art/print dealers we request, where applicable, that two separate binders ("clean", "dirty") be kept. Additionally, any "naughty" parts of must be covered in some fashion (Post-It notes work well for this). This satisfies State requirements about underage viewing and is discreet for purchasers. Dealers are responsible for keeping unsuitable material out of the hands of minors in the Dealers' Den. Minors will be clearly identifiable; more information on how to identify them will be available nearer to the convention.

In addition to the above rule, we have several other regulations which we ask dealers to abide by:

• No space may be shared or resold without permission from the Dealers' Den Director.
• No loud or annoying displays will be permitted. Any loud noises will be multiplied by the dynamics of the room, so please keep CDs/DVDs at a reasonable volume.
• No pirated works may be sold in the Dealers' Den. Piracy is theft, plain and simple. Exceptions can be made for material that is not readily available in the United States (hard-to-find anime, etc.), but this will be decided on a case-by-case basis. Anything that you sell that is not entirely your creation; you should have permission from all other parties before selling.
• Free standing displays or stands may not be used in any way that causes a safety issue or clogs the walkway. If you plan on using a stand or display with your table, please inform the Dealers' Den staff so it can be positioned in a way not to cause problems.
• No weapons may be sold in the Dealers' Den. Exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis, but will need to be cleared through security.
• No more than two people may be behind a single table at any given time.
• Please keep your area clean and take your trash with you when you close up each night.
• The Dealers' Den Director will have final say on all disputes in the Den. You can appeal to the Chairman, but he's likely to decide in favor of the Director.
• All Furry Weekend Atlanta Policies apply in the Dealers' Den!

Special Requests: This year, electricity and wall space are all available to dealers who request it through Furry Weekend Atlanta. Additionally, wireless internet access is available through the Hilton for a small daily charge. Requests for electricity and wall space will be handled on a first-come, first served basis and there are a limited amount of special requests that can be accommodated.

If you have special physical needs, such as handicapped access, space for a large display, or proximity to another dealer, please let us know as soon as possible. We will try to honor as many special requests as we can, however, being denied a special request is not grounds for a table refund. The earlier you tell us, the more likely we are to be able to fulfill a request.

Waiting List: Dealers' Den space goes fast. In the event that the Dealers Den sells out, we will be instituting the waiting list. When the Dealers Den is full, applications will be placed in the waiting list in a first-come, first-served manor. Payment will not be due until a table is granted to you, however, if you are granted a table off the waiting list, payment must be sent or arranged within 48 hours of your notification of receiving a table.

Canceling: If you find you are unable to attend, the same rules shall govern Dealers Den that govern registration: If you cancel by February 1st, 2009, we will refund you the entire cost of your table. If you cancel between February 2nd and March 1st, 2009, we will issue you a Dealer credit for Furry Weekend Atlanta 2010. After March 2nd, we will be unable to issue any Dealer credits or refunds. Canceled tables cannot be transferred to other dealers at the request of the canceling dealer, but will go to the next person on the waiting list.

Final Notes: Complaints or concerns concerning the Dealers Den should be addressed to the Dealers Den coordinator at  dealersden@furryweekend.com. Tables that have not been claimed by 10:00AM on Friday, Match 20, 2009, without notification to the staff will be considered abandoned and given to the next waiting applicant on the list. No refunds or credits will be given for abandoned tables.