Welcome, younger vendors to Street Sense. Here are a few tips: I’ve seen some younger vendors selling water, selling candy, and a few vendors selling slices of pizza. Vendors can only sell Street Sense papers. If you want to sell water or food, you have to take your badge and your vest off. One vendor told me he has a license, so he can sell water and even t-shirts. I’m telling you right now, you can’t. Your vendor vest and license is for Street Sense papers only.
People ask me sometimes, is my hat or my wig for sale. I always tell them no, my hat and wig are my logo. I thought about selling them a long time ago. But another vendor named Mark told me, no. He showed me the ins and outs of selling the paper. Believe me, it works. Now I am a HSTP – a highly skilled, trained professional.
Most of the time, it’s not that easy. But you will get caught. Street Sense only. No socks, no candy, no sunflower seeds, no water, no hot dogs. Always obey the rules and you will be a better vendor.
