Comments on: 7 Ways You Might Be Scaring Off Potential Buyers

By: Alyson Stanfield

Sun, 05 Nov 2017 18:31:13 +0000

In reply to Linda Laino.

Yes, I do. And I think it’s a good practice to be in – stretches you and helps you grow.

To begin, could you start with bi-monthly and commit to that?

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Sun, 05 Nov 2017 18:30:19 +0000

In reply to alice Simpson.

Thank you, Alice. I appreciate this.

Good for you for sticking to your principles.

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By: Linda Laino

Sun, 05 Nov 2017 14:01:19 +0000

Thanks for these reminders, Allyson. I have a good sized mailing list, and I send out newsletters maybe, every few months when I have some things to share. This was a HUGE step for me in my promotional efforts. Despite this, I still always have the sense that I am “intruding” on people by sending them information. I would love to know your thoughts on this, and also, how often should artists be in contact with their “list”? Do you think that more regular contact is better than sporadic?
Thanks so much!
Linda

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By: alice Simpson

Sat, 28 Oct 2017 21:29:10 +0000

Every year the same woman writes to me about the same sculpture. This year, Year #5, she asked if I would give her a discount on the $1600 price—because she has wanted it for so long! Her FB page shows her luxuriating with her family on a luxurious island vacation! I responded that while I don’t discount my work, she might want to consider a Payment Plan. There was no response.

Your articles are right on target and I always share you on my FB pages.

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By: Frances

Fri, 27 Oct 2017 15:25:58 +0000

In reply to M.

In defense of the professor, it may have been uncomfortable to be asked his prices without knowing why you were asking, especially if other students were around and clearly listening. It’s like someone asking your salary. If I’m interested in buying a piece from a teacher or any artist for that matter, I’ll come right out and say “I’m interested in possibly buying a piece from you. Can you tell me your price range?” I also keep the conversation private. Just my .02, but I would not want to be asked about my prices in front of a group of people, especially if they were my students.

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By: Chitra Ramanathan

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 21:30:27 +0000

Alyson, thanks for the valuable points as also that of other artists. Gabrielle’s thoughts are in sync with mine! Have shared my website here. Your thoughts are welcome!

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By: Ellen Pavlakos

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 17:39:11 +0000

In reply to Cherry Jeffs.

Thank you Alyson, some of this was like you were addressing me.
I am getting better about meeting admires of my work and I agree with Cherry for the reasons of
being more quiet.
I’ll get there some day.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 17:35:33 +0000

In reply to Jane Fritz.

Jane: Almost any other page on an artist’s site is more interesting than a home page. Your About page? Blog (only if you use it!), portfolio, news, most recent work.

And, you’e welcome. Thanks for being here and reading.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 17:34:08 +0000

In reply to Peter D. Verheyen.

Good for you for buying student work, Peter. And for teaching your own students.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 17:33:00 +0000

In reply to Leah Laker.

Leah: I disagree a little in that I believe you should hire help to make sure it functions properly.

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