"There are reasons why they ask you for just the print:
Perhaps they are woefully familiar with the ridiculously inflated prices of framing services. They don't like the color or size of mat you offer (ie, white) and figure you could keep it…"
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How do I NOT sell without a matte?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Hugo Cruz Apr 19. 16 Replies 0 Likes
This is probably the perfect group of people to get an answer to this minor dilemma.I am perfectly willing to sell customers just a print (I'm a photographer), but I strongly prefer to sell it…Continue
Proper Show Promotion
Started this discussion. Last reply by Laurie Russell Nov 10, 2011. 7 Replies 3 Likes
Have seen mentions in several threads about "proper promotion", but none of them actually talk about what that is, so... Please mention some of the things (or all of them) that promoters should/must…Continue
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David Kachel replied to Linda and Jim Dalton's discussion What's the worst question you have been asked at an art fair?
">> "You can sell this s**t?"
Sell it!! I paid for two houses, a yacht, a summer home in Italy and three college educations for my kids with this s**t!
What do you do for a living?"
David Kachel replied to Linda and Jim Dalton's discussion What's the worst question you have been asked at an art fair?
"No imagination...
I took all these 'pitchers' with an old Kodak Brownie.
I have them printed at Walmart.
These are all frames from the dollar store.
It'll make 'em crazy!!"
David Kachel replied to Linda and Jim Dalton's discussion What's the worst question you have been asked at an art fair?
"The best answer for "will you take less" is: I never discount my work. That way you can be sure you will never find it anywhere cheaper than what you paid for it. I am going to raise my prices next month though."
Jim Parker replied to David Kachel's discussion Frames & Print Size and Display Lights... and Spinach in the group Photographers Darkroom
"http://bit.ly/y8NWQc -- the real name is much longer. I believe they mean power "feed".
I sell numbered prints, and most people take the number you offer them. Make the one in the frame the last number in the series."
Larry Berman replied to David Kachel's discussion Frames & Print Size and Display Lights... and Spinach in the group Photographers Darkroom
"If you eliminate the "medium" size, decisions are made faster plus there is less of an investment in inventory.Larry Bermanhttp://BermanGraphics.com412-401-8100"
Albert Capizzo replied to David Kachel's discussion Frames & Print Size and Display Lights... and Spinach in the group Photographers Darkroom
"I think I'd make a print and mark it "Display Print Only" or something like that. If course, if I remember correctly, you are a wet darkroom guy so making duplicates might not be quite so simple.
As to print size, Jim…"
David Kachel replied to David Kachel's discussion Frames & Print Size and Display Lights... and Spinach in the group Photographers Darkroom
">> I guess I'm confused. Why do you need to take the print out of the frame at all? Just carry a few of the same images bagged and ready to go and use the framed ones for display.
I sell numbered prints and they usually want the lowest…"
Jim Parker replied to David Kachel's discussion Frames & Print Size and Display Lights... and Spinach in the group Photographers Darkroom
"I guess I'm confused. Why do you need to take the print out of the frame at all? Just carry a few of the same images bagged and ready to go and use the framed ones for display.
Many people will buy the less expensive of two alternatives. Only…"
David Kachel added a discussion to the group Photographers Darkroom
Frames & Print Size and Display Lights... and Spinach
Some of you may recall I have never sold at an art fair, simply plan to, but DO have a gallery here in the deep wilds of West Texas.I have discovered that a lot of what you folks do has considerable bearing on what I do, so...On the subject of framing; I have a stock of dirt cheap, trashy black aluminum frames that I use strictly for exhibition. I refuse to sell them because they are such junk. I only use them for shows. Their only redeeming quality is that they are convenient.I have also been…See More
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How do I NOT sell without a matte?
This is probably the perfect group of people to get an answer to this minor dilemma.I am perfectly willing to sell customers just a print (I'm a photographer), but I strongly prefer to sell it matted. The reason is that I know most framers are terrible hacks and will not use quality materials. I go to a lot of trouble and expense to make sure my buyers have archival quality prints and the only way to make sure they get matting of the same quality is if I provide it.I tell customers this, but…See More
David Kachel commented on Connie Mettler's page Art Fair Success Podcast Radio Show Archive
"I see "Click Here to Listen" for past broadcasts, but nothing for the one that is supposed to be happening right now. Maybe this page needs to be a little more obvious."
Tanya Hahne Thornhill commented on David Kachel's blog post West Texas Anybody?
"If you go to the Texas Highways WEB site, you will be able to access all of the events in your area. http://www.texashighways.com/index.php/events/events?region=7&city=&smonth=&syear=2012&eventsearch=Go"
David Kachel replied to David Kachel's discussion How do I NOT sell without a matte?
"Sure thing. I'll wait for your order.
;-)"
geri a. wegner replied to David Kachel's discussion How do I NOT sell without a matte?
"Matted or unmatted, please make them standard frame sizes. The price of custom frames is becoming outrageous and I can buy multiple prints when I can use standard frames. "
Dave Hinde replied to David Kachel's discussion How do I NOT sell without a matte?
"I started offering some 8 x 10 prints without mats this year. I put them in a clear bag with an 8 x 10 card behind them. The price for the unmatted is $5 cheaper than the same photo matted. I think the matted prints are…"
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West Texas Anybody?
Posted on October 27, 2011 at 7:53pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
I'm in Alpine.
Would love to know what goings on are going on in West Texas.
Statistics??
Posted on October 26, 2011 at 3:00pm 33 Comments 1 Like
I'm curious about the availability of some statistics re art show results for the arstist:
In particular, what percentage of artists, on average, lose money, break even and make money at art fairs?
Generalizations gratefully accepted as I realize it is doubtful real stats are available.
Also, what about attrition? What percentage of new participants are gone in a year, two years, etc. Again, I imagine only generalizations will be available.
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- At 11:41pm on October 29, 2011,
Connie Mettler said… - Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, David, once again. I'm pleased to see you here and look forward to having you as part of our community.
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- At 7:00pm on October 27, 2011, Connie Mettler said…
Hi David, I just wanted to thank you for joining this site and asking this excellent question. We are always happy to hear new voices and you have struck a chord with this post.
Amazing photos I see on this page. Hope we'll be seeing you at an art fair one of these days!
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