Comments on: Roll Out the Red Carpet for Your VIPs

By: Julia Dziuba

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 03:35:06 +0000

I’ve found it is much harder to grow a list of emails and addresses for newsletters than collect fans on social media! You are spot on to put the spot light on them! Great ideas! Any tips on building up those VIP lists??

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By: Mary Aslin

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:33:35 +0000

I love the idea of a Collector’s Appreciation night where nothing is for sale, but simply to recognize and honor collectors. And I’m glad to hear that others do what I do…I always honor collectors by giving discounts.
Great and timely post!

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By: Lucy Chen

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:29:41 +0000

What fantastic ideas!

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By: Roopa Dudley

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:29:19 +0000

In reply to Paula Christen.

It is a neat idea indeed!

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By: Paula Christen

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:32:45 +0000

Wonderful post Alyson.
As a thank you to my recent painting buyer, I make a dozen greeting cards with the painting image on the front. The back of the card contains the title, my web site and the words: “From the collection of (insert buyer’s name)”.
These personalized cards are a BIG hit with the purchasers and they send them to their friends, so it is a win/win.

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By: Roopa Dudley

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:23:22 +0000

Alyson, I give my ART Collectors 25% Off the Paintings for life as a gesture of my appreciation of joining the Collectors Circle. I introduce my Collectors to one and other as well. It truly is an honor for me when people appreciate and collect my work. I know my hard work will be well loved and exhibited in their homes or offices decorating their sacred places instead of collecting dust in my studio. I also take them out for lunch from time to time and get to know about them one on one. I send them personal hand written notes any chance I get and also send out Birthday Cards. I enjoy building and maintaining solid relationships. Sometimes I indulge them with handmade jewelry made just for them by me (if they are females). I like spoiling people I care about. I got that genes from my father. It brings me great joy and deep satisfaction.

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By: Cherry Jeffs

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:28:26 +0000

Great idea about offering collectors work at the old price when you raise your prices. I was just wondering about precisely this issue! Thanks Alyson for your usual perfect timing.

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By: Laura Gibbs

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:52:07 +0000

Thank you so much for all of the great advise that you share on an ongoing basis. It is always helpful and most of all easily implemented.

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By: Susan Pepler

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:24:00 +0000

Hi Alyson – Excellent! I like the idea of the collector appreciation night “for buyers only” … truly to be about honouring thems. Thanks for the idea. Cheers, Susan

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