Comments on: When to Show Prices of Your Art [Updated]

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By: Julia Dziuba

Mon, 28 May 2012 21:16:46 +0000

What would you suggest for a new artist that is still working to price her pieces? I do not want to change the price of my pieces once I have posted them.
I’ve started talking to a couple boutiques about carrying my work and their suggested retail prices have a bit of variation. Since I do not yet have a name for myself their suggested prices are more a function of THEIR name than my own.

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By: Sara Mathewson

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:34:21 +0000

I don’t have a website yet and need to upgrade my blog. However I do read other peoples blogs and go to their websites to look at work for sale. I totally agree that artists should put their prices on their websites and blogs for that matter. But what I’m wondering is if there should be a ‘Buy Now’ link under the price. For me it is an easy way to purchase the art but, I have heard that you shouldn’t have this. I have to say that while it is much easier to purchase art that way, I also think that it makes the pages look a little bit cluttered. What do you think about the ‘buy now’ links?

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Fri, 18 May 2012 04:24:55 +0000

In reply to JUURI.

JUURI: Yes! Thank you for being open to the possibility.

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By: JUURI

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:21:19 +0000

This is exactly what I’ve been freaking out about lately. I was in SUCH a quandary but now I understand that it’s a question of old vs. new thinking. Thank you! I think I’ll re-list my original works again in my store. It’s absolutely true that they sell better that way than “contact if interested.”

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Wed, 16 May 2012 05:13:28 +0000

In reply to Rani Garner.

Rani: Gallerists should totally understand the need to change your prices. But talk with them and see what they think. It might be okay to leave the work at the “old” price.
Many galleries don’t even post prices next to work, but have price sheets. Easy enough to change those.
This is a good question, though. One I don’t think we covered in the Pricing seminar. Maybe someone else here has experience with this.
But bottom line: the need to create new labels shouldn’t be a reason for not raising your prices.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Wed, 16 May 2012 05:10:36 +0000

In reply to Barney Davey.

I appreciate your take on this Barney.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Wed, 16 May 2012 05:09:40 +0000

In reply to Pam Regan.

Thanks for sharing your side, Pam!

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Wed, 16 May 2012 05:09:24 +0000

In reply to Elizabeth Busey.

Elizabeth: Seems like doing both is extra work. I’d do one or the other.
Yes, I understand that we used to think along those lines.

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By: Elizabeth Busey

Tue, 15 May 2012 15:11:57 +0000

In reply to Alyson Stanfield.

I think it was advice I read that makes you look like a “serious” artist. Now it just seems silly. I might just put prices with the work, and leave the price list for further explanation, etc.

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