"Find a way to accept credit cards or don't bother with selling is the advice I would give myself. It is easy for customers to purchase with a cc but handing the cash over is more difficult. One of my last big cc sales was almost $800.00 the…"
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Michael Peychich commented on John Leben's photo
ArtPrizeSept2010
"Several times at shows this year I have been asked if I have seen the guy who shoots stairways from the beaches. I have always had to say no, it was a nice surprise to come across your post. I like your work."
Michael Peychich replied to Karla Ries's discussion IPhone Credit Card Apps
"I have been using my iphone since April and love it. I had the traditional unit before but found it inconvenient and bulky. The fees are low I pay $16.00 per month plus a percentage of sales. At first that rate sense high 3.9% but two days after the…"
Michael Peychich commented on Tom Steele's blog post Midwest Salute to the Arts, Port Clinton, Art Fair on the Square, Arts and Apples
"Tim, the art work was stolen at the end of the day on Sunday. We had to pack up then get our vehicles. It took 45 minutes waiting in line to get the vehicle into the park, the neighboring artists were trying to keep an eye on my things but the also…"
Michael Peychich commented on Tom Steele's blog post Midwest Salute to the Arts, Port Clinton, Art Fair on the Square, Arts and Apples
"Sales were slow at the show, as with many larger shows I feel it is becoming an event to attend rather then for the art. I would rather have a small crowd that comes for art than a large crowd looking for a way to spend a few hours. I did two other…"
Michael Peychich replied to Pete Palagonia's discussion Gallery versus Booth/Show
"With the gallery you may pay a high % in commissions but you are not spending your time sitting and waiting to sell it. I do not mind paying someone else to sell my work. Which venue would sell art faster? I believe it would be in the art fair on…"
Michael Peychich commented on Nancy Grimsley's blog post Brighton Fine Arts Festival Brighton Michigan
"I did the Shelby Township show. I found the sales on Saturday very good and had high hopes for Sunday but they were not realized. Overall it was an OK show, if I can close to Saturday's sales on Sunday it would have been fantastic."
Connie Mettler commented on Michael Peychich's blog post In MI where are your customers from?
"Having lived and worked in Michigan forever I'd say that Michigan folks were our best customers. We'd find them in Florida or Colorado or Kansas City -- so not so much the people from other places. Although outside of Chicago Michigan has…"
Linda Anderson commented on Michael Peychich's blog post In MI where are your customers from?
"The majority is Great Lakes stuff, thus any of the events on any of the five Great Lakes."
Michael Peychich commented on Michael Peychich's blog post In MI where are your customers from?
"Linda what type of photography do you show?"
Michael Peychich commented on Connie Mettler's blog post Call for Artists: Traverse City Outdoor Art Fair
"Boy after reading that they extended the deadline because of a lack of applications it makes me feel even more confused and disappointed. I did this show in 2009 and two others put on by the art center, I did well at all three. A local radio station…"
Linda Anderson commented on Michael Peychich's blog post In MI where are your customers from?
"I have found my best shows have been in Michigan with purchases made by the folks of that area or other Michigan patrons vacationing in that area."
Bill Morris commented on Michael Peychich's blog post In MI where are your customers from?
"I do mostly Michigan shows too, however I believe that most of my customers are locals. I do get a few from out of state at each show, but mostly locals. I expect that it does depend on what your art form is as well as price point too. I general…"
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In MI where are your customers from?
I have found that most of my customers in the Michigan shows are from out of state. Some examples in Muskegon 70% of buyers were from FL, NC, VA, DE, South Africa & Canada. This weekend in Elk Rapids 80% of dollars came from Canada, Washington DC, WI and Georgia. I sell mostly landscape photography from Hawaii and Michigan (a lot of waterfalls and lighthouses). Is this common for other artist out there of is it perhaps due to my media and subject matter? I have always done best in Michigan…See More
Connie Mettler commented on Michael Peychich's blog post Arts & Orchard in Washington Township
"Susan, Michael and Tim. Thanks for the information on this show. I appreciate the fairness of your reports. If it is any help at all I am sure the organizers from Paint Creek were just as disappointed, if not more, than you were. I've stood in…"
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In MI where are your customers from?
Posted on July 18, 2010 at 6:13pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
I have found that most of my customers in the Michigan shows are from out of state. Some examples in Muskegon 70% of buyers were from FL, NC, VA, DE, South Africa & Canada. This weekend in Elk Rapids 80% of dollars came from Canada, Washington DC, WI and Georgia. I sell mostly landscape photography from Hawaii and Michigan (a lot of waterfalls and lighthouses). Is this common for other artist out there of is it perhaps due to my media and subject matter? I have always done best in Michigan… Continue
Arts & Orchard in Washington Township
Posted on June 14, 2010 at 10:13pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
I went to this show with high expectations even knowing it was a new show. It was put on by Paint creek the same group that does the Arts & Apples show in Rochester which is a great show. It was a great disappointment for me, in fact it was my second worst show ever. It started Friday the day before the show when going early to setup. My wife is disabled and uses a wheel chair, at check in I presented my ID, they then demanded to see my wife's drivers license. She does not drive and has not… Continue
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- At 4:30pm on March 3, 2010,
Connie Mettler said… - Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Michael. I'm pleased to see you here and look forward to getting to know you.
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