ONLINE BENEFITS
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Lower prices
In conjunction with our artists we can offer prices up to 40% (sometimes more) below
that of our competitors. How does this work?
Lower commissions mean lower prices
The traditional business model for galleries is representation and commission, where
the gallery seeks to be the commercial outlet for the artist and takes 25%, 33%,
or 50% in commission for this service. For the artist to make a reasonable amount,
this commission is added to the final price paid by you. Be aware, that most online
art sellers use this same traditional business model which results in one of the
'Net's largest potential benefits not being passed on to you.
Auction houses will also charge a buyer's commission and a seller's commission which
can add up to 25% to the actual sale price of a work.
ArtSales.com.au by contrast, charges a low 10% commission (helping to cover our
secure online merchant services and running costs), which allows our artists to
price their works lower while still making the same or larger profits. This extra
40% potentially goes straight back into your pocket.
Long term pricing strategies mean lower prices
ArtSales.com.au provides artists and resellers with a strategy for sustainable long-term
marketing as part of our pricing guide, which explains how lower pricing can work
to an artist's long-term advantage. This is the position we encourage, and choosing
these artists will provide you with better buying opportunities. Of course, some
sellers will take this advice and others may not.
Amateurs and emerging artists testing the market mean lower prices
Because ArtSales.com.au is not selectively based, many beginning and emerging artists
who may have difficulties breaking into the commercial gallery circuit, can show
their work and accelerate their careers through offering low starting prices. This
also provides better buying opportunities for you.
If you are interested, you can click here to read our artist's guide for pricing works.
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Speed and security
You can have an entire transaction completed in a matter of minutes, safely and
securely.
Credit card security
By using a credit card, any transaction that's not exactly what you agreed to can
be easily cancelled. Simply contact your credit card company, follow their instructions,
and the funds will not be withdrawn from your bank account.
128 bit encryption
ArtSales.com.au uses 128 bit encryption, the same as used by the United States military
and currently considered unbreakable. These measures protect the loss, misuse and
alteration of the information under our control. When you place an order online,
your personal information and credit card information are encrypted (scrambled)
using this technology before being sent over the Internet. This makes it virtually
impossible for your information to be stolen or intercepted while being transferred
through cyberspace (the Internet). All orders are kept encrypted until they're ready
to be processed.
PayPal security
When you proceed to the online checkout, your browser will automatically be switched
from our regular server to a special secure server. This can be verified by the
"https" displayed in your browsers address field and the lock icon as shown in the
image below:
The security certificate validity and currency can be checked by clicking the lock
icon. PayPal, who provide our merchant services, employ their own patent security
measures and this site is also PayPal verified to reduce the risk of fraud. PayPal
members can click the seal at the bottom of any page to login and view our verification
status.
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Convenience
Browse, buy and be kept in touch 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from virtually anywhere
in the world.
Unlike galleries, the Web never shuts. It's accessible from virtually anywhere,
and now you can be alerted whenever new content is added to the site. This is thanks
to the convenience of RSS (Really Simple Syndication), a standard form of communication
in all new browsers, which is like a cross between a news ticker and e-mail without
the need to supply an email address.
Imagine having your own personal gallery director who lets you know whenever any
interesting new art comes in. That's the beauty of RSS. You can get the full story here.
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Variety
Bargain hunt through our full range of art, or switch to viewing only investment
and high quality works.
This service will be available in the near future.
ArtSales Select is a subscription based curated service for clients without the
time or perhaps the inclination to browse the contents of the entire site, preferring
instead, to view works specially selected with an eye to artistic merit and longer
term market value.
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Tax advantages
Save 7-10% on sales tax.
Buying outside of state or national borders can often mean that local sales taxes
are not applicable, a saving generally of 7-10% on the sale price. Clients outside
of Australia for example, would not be subject to a Goods and Services Tax (GST),
just as a client outside of Britain buying a work by a British artist would not
be subject to that countries Value Added Tax (VAT).
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Discretion and flexibility
Enjoy the privacy of the internet
Some of our clients wish to maintain their privacy and that of their collections.
Dealing online has anonymous advantages and client purchases are always kept strictly
confidential.
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More nurturing: less elitist
Complete this well known defensive art statement:
"I don't know much about art but...
I know what I like!" Right?
Whenever you hear these words, someone's feeling on the back foot about a simple
opinion. The art world leaves some people scared of saying the wrong thing or feeling
financially uncomfortable and of course everyone avoids situations where you risk
feeling inferior... not good for art.
Conversely, we seek out environments where we can grow and our opinions are respected.
That's the aim here: a change of attitude to "I don't know much about art... but
I know when I'm liked." The 'Net's perfect for providing friendlier, easier and
cheaper access to art, and art knowledge and
because the 'Net delivers culture in your environment and on your terms,
all of a sudden the art world's not so scary and everyone can enjoy it.
With a bigger market and new players, we can let some of the hot air out and a few
fresh breezes blow through, and now everyone can feel welcome to play.
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Information for an informed choice
Background information
Learn about the artist
Sales history and buyer feedback: you can find this at the top of each gallery and
product page. How collectable is this artist, what have their prices done and what
have other buyers experienced when dealing with them? All useful information for
making an informed purchase.
Learn about art collecting
Our free e-book is a good overview of the artworld, what to consider when buying
art, an is structured like a course with room for making notes. Download your copy
today 'The insider's
guide to buying art'
Developing an opinion
A built in magnifier
Have a good look at the finer details of each work
Look at a work more than once
Save your favourites in a personal wishlist to
view later.
There's a link to your wishlist at the top of each page
Ask for a second opinion
Do you have someone whose opinion you'd like? Use the 'e-mail image details' button
Another way to get a second opinion
See what sort of response you get from sending the actual image as an elegant online
post card?
Click 'send as e-card' and find out.
Look at a work framed and against your wall colour
Choose your wall colour and try a few commonly available frame styles
Now see how it really looks
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Knowledge bank
In the near future we will offer a knowledge base to help you expand your understanding
and appreciation of art. There will be artist's blogs so you can share in their
thoughts, processes and perhaps even a virtual tour of individual studios and workspaces.
As technology develops and the art world with it, ArtSales.com.au will be there
to bring you the latest always with convenience and security.
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