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  1 0 The market managers absolutely can (and should) kick him out of the market. The fact that they are aware of the issue and haven't already done so probably means this is a longtime and popular vendor, and they are trying to balance customer demand with bad behavior. One of the basic rules (there are MANY, and they vary by market) for anyone selling anything at a farmers market is properly labeling products. If you can prove that the product was mislabeled, they would have hard evidence of a violation. While I realize this isn't the most concerning infraction, it might be the easiest to prove. If this was indeed at the Madrona Market, I would try contacting the Seattle markets via email or phone and see what they can do. The behind the scenes organizers may not know about the issue and may have more power to remove a vendor. Here's the link for all the contact info - http://www.fremontmarket.com/contactMay.html And the rules - http://ballardfarmersmarket.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/sfma2010applicationpack.pdf The markets are very selective about who they let in, so they really ought to be just as picky about who stays. There are many vendors who would be willing to fill their spot. Oh, and to answer your actual question, of course you should take it! Spend it anywhere but at this asshole's booth. Good luck. mekast answered in Farmers Markets & Eating Local about 1 year ago | Report 1 comment by Gus Avery… 0 0 Thanks for the response. In hindsight, I realize this conflict escalated to the point of a criminal issue when the fish boss threatened to beat me. And that he did so in front of the market staff (not to mention my kids) made me question the relation between the fish guys and the market. I know the market has had several previous dust ups from this same vendor. The vendor apparently claims a problem with his medication. Go figure. If Wilson Fish (both the salesman and the owner) treated me, a long-time, big-spending customer like this, I'm guessing they might be decomposing for other reasons. I'll follow up on your links. Thank you. Gus Avery commented about 1 year ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  0 0 You might also try directly contacting the organizers or organizing body of this market and tell them what happened. In King County and in fact throughout Washington State, there are numerous different, independent organizations that operate farmers markets. Some are non-profit, some are for-profit, some are volunteer, some are city or government-run...there are numerous models for farmers market organization, and organizers are free to operate as they wish, and to include whatever types of vendors they wish to (eg., crafts or no crafts, organic or not, etc). That being said, thanks to the long-time work of some active market organizers, there are more standards and rules in place than in the past. The Washington State Farmers Market Association has some information on standards and rules for farmers markets in King County and Washington State (http://www.wafarmersmarkets.com/resources/wsfma-Rootsmemberguidelines.html), as does the Puget Sound Fresh website (http://www.pugetsoundfresh.org/farmers_markets.htm). You might also check out this article on the Farmers Market Coalition website: http://farmersmarketcoalition.org/definition-task-force-announcement/ Janet answered in Farmers Markets & Eating Local about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  0 0 I'm with the other commenters, it blows my mind that the farmers market doesn't have a policy in place to kick out crappy vendors. But, yeah, take the $20. Maybe if they're forced to hand out enough coupons, they'll have to change their policies. I'd also look into reviewing/rating this farmers market and vendor at various points around the Internet. Other people deserve to be warned or know they're not alone if they face this same crap. keshmeshi answered in Farmers Markets & Eating Local about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  0 0 Where are you? I don't even know of a friday farmers market in Seattle. Tom answered in Farmers Markets & Eating Local about 1 year ago | Report 3 comments by Luckier, Gus Avery, and keshmeshi… 0 0 The Madison Valley market at the GrossOut on MLK and Union is on Friday. Hope Crazy Fishmonger isn't there though! Luckier commented about 1 year ago | Report 0 0 Right. The fishmonger is Wilson Fish, who are quite well known. I've bought from them for years. Maybe someday I'll get to hear their side of the story. Gus Avery commented about 1 year ago | Report 0 0 GrossOut? Love. keshmeshi commented about 1 year ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  0 1 Holy Mackerel! That sounds like one outspoken crabby old fishwife - (perhaps you're secretly a french king...?) * The guy is truly being a dishonest little tuna pimp? Call the vice squad on that Fishmonger! So what was the crime specifically: Was he trying to pass off his cod piece for a fullsized chub? Or was he mispricing just for the halibut? Imagine the nerve, trying to mussel you / get roughy with you... (Sorry. *sheepish grin* But seriously, call the cops if a vendor tries this) * (wiki: In many countries, the fishwife was proverbial for her sharp tongue and outspoken speech. In Medieval France, the ones in Paris were known for their special privilege of being able to speak frankly to the King himself, when he ventured into the marketplace, and voice criticism without fear of punishment.) Rev.Enant answered in Farmers Markets & Eating Local about 1 year ago | Report 4 comments by Gus Avery, Adam Michelson, and Rev.Enant… 0 0 I think you meant "sheepsheadish grin. I thought about calling the cops but all my young kids were with me and I didn't want to put them through that. Though maybe I should have to teach them about the "scales" of justice... Gus Avery commented about 1 year ago | Report 0 0 seriously though, what was the offense exactly? Adam Michelson commented about 1 year ago | Report 0 0 hehe touche! Rev.Enant commented about 1 year ago | Report 0 0 Wilson Fish sold me a bag of fins labeled "wild salmon bellies" for $25 a pound. When I questioned them about this later, they got extremely defensive and said bellies are only $15 a pound and that I should never shop there again. Gus Avery commented about 1 year ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  2 1 Take, but keep calling the guy out every weekend if the mislabeling persists. Perhaps you could make a cottage industry out of collecting $20 gift certificates from the reticent (cowardly) staff. If the guy actually hits you, so much the better. applejack answered in Farmers Markets & Eating Local about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  3 0 You should take it. If you don't want it you can give it to me :) That is absolutely RIDICULOUS though. I'm shocked that there isn't some sort of farmers market "code of conduct" in place to deter this type of shit. A repeatedly nasty vendor could have a seriously negative impact on how people view that particular market. Can I ask what was mislabeled? RM answered in Farmers Markets & Eating Local about 1 year ago | Report 1 comment by Gus Avery… 0 0 I bought a bag of smoked "wild salmon bellies" that was actually a bag of fins, for $25 lb. When I asked him about it my next visit he went ballistic, claiming nothing is over $15 a pound and avoiding the "fin" issue. He got super defensive and angry so fast, it was obvious something was wrong. The market manager told me later he has a history of freaking out on people. That's why I wondered how markets deal with vendor (or customer) behavior. I tried to talk to his boss the next week, but the boss went to hit me in front of my kids and the market staff, who had to restrain him. Thus the gift certificate offer... Gus Avery commented about 1 year ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  6 0 Waitwaitwait, he was selling something that was labeled as something else... in a fish market? Ohdeargodinheaven please tell me you swooped on the perfect opportunity to say "Wait a second, something fishy is afoot..." or some related comment.   NGC1275 answered in Farmers Markets & Eating Local about 1 year ago | Report 3 comments by Lukeiscool, NGC1275, and NGC1275… 1 0 It was un-BEAR-able... back to you Tom. Lukeiscool commented about 1 year ago | Report 0 0 I laughed my ass off when I read your comment. Free Wyllzyx is one of my top three (no particular order) episodes... NGC1275 commented about 1 year ago | Report 0 0 ...and now I'm watching it at work NGC1275 commented about 1 year ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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