Does anybody try to sell glass directly from their website? Or is the website just used for promation, and as a reference for shops and galleries that order wholesale?
And if you do try to sell directly off the website, do you use a "shopping cart", which seems somewhat awkard for an individual piece of glass, or do you collect payment and get shipping info some other way?
Selling Art Glass From a Website
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David Paterson
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Re: Selling Art Glass From a Website
People contact me. Sales/Commissions are done through Email and telephone.David Paterson wrote:Does anybody try to sell glass directly from their website? Or is the website just used for promation, and as a reference for shops and galleries that order wholesale?
And if you do try to sell directly off the website, do you use a "shopping cart", which seems somewhat awkard for an individual piece of glass, or do you collect payment and get shipping info some other way?
Bert
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Paul Tarlow
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David - I'm about to roll out shopping on my web site. I built the catalog/store and shopping cart myself so that it would better handle the one-of-a-kind store. I couldn't find an off-the-shelf package that understood to take something out of inventory as soon as it went into someone's cart -- and then put it back if they don't check out.
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GlassOrchid
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I've been selling from my website for ohhhhhhhhh 6 years or so..... I'm not going to kid you and say it's easy. It's not hard to maintain a site but it is work and there is a learning curve. I was a programmer in my former life so for me it's a given.
I take orders every week from my site and it is a substantial portion of my income. I do both retail and wholesale business from my site...
I use a cart for retail. I have one for wholesale but buyers usually prefer to chat on the phone.
http://www.GlassOrchids.com
~Nancy
I take orders every week from my site and it is a substantial portion of my income. I do both retail and wholesale business from my site...
I use a cart for retail. I have one for wholesale but buyers usually prefer to chat on the phone.
http://www.GlassOrchids.com
~Nancy
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K Okahashi
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David,
I use my website as a type of online portfolio. While I don't directly sell on line, I have many inquiries and the occassional commissioned piece. I did list a few things with one "art" site but the costs aren't worth it and they have since added a whole plethora of "stuff" to fill the pages. Had to try it though just to see where it goes and I don't plan to keep it there after my time is up.
I've found the website is a great tool when you do shows, meet wholesale clients and other type of associates (architects, designers) who might want more information. Saves me a lot of MY time when folks are looking for that "right" piece of art or just want some information about me.
I use my website as a type of online portfolio. While I don't directly sell on line, I have many inquiries and the occassional commissioned piece. I did list a few things with one "art" site but the costs aren't worth it and they have since added a whole plethora of "stuff" to fill the pages. Had to try it though just to see where it goes and I don't plan to keep it there after my time is up.
I've found the website is a great tool when you do shows, meet wholesale clients and other type of associates (architects, designers) who might want more information. Saves me a lot of MY time when folks are looking for that "right" piece of art or just want some information about me.