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Bags and Receipts

Posted by Jennifer Treece on August 20, 2012 at 6:27am in Questions & Answers for New Members

I do paintings and prints, from 8x10 up to 18x24. Guessing I should have bags for the smaller stuff? For larger stuff, should I maybe wrap in craft paper or something? Any tips on where to buy some bags cheap or not in huge quantities?

Also do I need to give people any type of receipt?

Thanks, lots of questions I know : )

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  • Richard L. Sherer August 21, 2012 at 11:00pm
    I use two sizes of white opaque,slot hand grip, plastic bags with my cartouche and phone number imprinted in black: 11" x 15" and 15" x 18". The last time I ordered any Staples had taken over the original supplier. Very important for leather goods if there will rain.
  • Megan Martin August 21, 2012 at 10:13pm
    I just switched to Square (from Propay) and loved it this past weekend! Another plus for square is you can include cash/check transactions and send receipts, too.

    Wishing you the best!
    • Jennifer Treece > Megan Martin August 21, 2012 at 10:25pm

      Thank you! This site is so awesome. It is so nice to see so many friendly people sharing helping each other out. : )

  • Brian Billings August 21, 2012 at 12:34pm

    I just bought 100 clear bags on Amazon for $19. Buy another item and get free shipping.

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005C1JWB0/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00

    • Jennifer Treece > Brian Billings August 21, 2012 at 1:18pm

      These are AWESOME! Is there a way to ask a seller a question on Amazon though? I need them by next friday, and concerns me says can take 2 to 3 days for processing and then 3 to 5 shipping.

  • Julia Szabo August 20, 2012 at 5:37pm

    Another good  idea is to stick a label with logo, contact info and website on the bag and also place a tag with the same information inside the bag. You can just print black& white or color.  It will costs a few extra $ but not only you’ll brand your bag but you will also increase the possibility for additional sales after the Art Festival.   

    • Jeanne Steck > Julia Szabo August 21, 2012 at 8:56am

      I had inexpensive address labels printed at Staples to stick on my bags. They look like an abbreviated version of my business card. And actually were less expensive than printing myself.

      • Jennifer Treece > Jeanne Steck August 21, 2012 at 9:07am

        Thanks guys! All great ideas. This site is awesome! I'm getting cheap bags for the larger stuff from the printer we work with through my job. Still just have to find some nice small ones for the 8x10 prints. Will do the labels/stickers for the bag. And using my sisters ipad and ordered a square for the credit card purchases : )

  • Dave Hinde August 20, 2012 at 9:14am

    Some people save bags from all their shopping, but that looks a little tacky.  About the only "store" bags that I used to use were from Art Supply stores.  I get my bags in various sizes from Dolphin Fixtures in Norfolk.  They are changing their name to Store for Stores.  You could look for a store fixture place in your area, or a store supply place. 

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