When selling your artwork locally or beyond, it’s important to have a plan for shipping and delivery. Here’s how to make it simple for both you and your collectors.
1. Including Shipping in the Price and Offering “Free Shipping”
Consider including the cost of shipping in the price of your artwork to make it easy for collectors. You can market it as “Free Shipping,” which is a great selling point.
- How to Do It:Research the average cost of shipping locally. Here are the top carriers to help you find the best rates:
Once you’ve determined an average cost, add that amount to your artwork price and advertise it as “Free Shipping.” This keeps the process simple for the collector and ensures you’re covered for shipping costs.
2. Offer Hand Delivery for Local Buyers
Since many buyers on VibrantCast are local, you can offer a personal touch by hand-delivering the artwork. This avoids shipping fees and lets you connect with the collector.
- How to Do It:In your artwork description, let collectors know if hand delivery is available and specify the areas you cover (e.g., within Chicago city limits). After a sale, you can communicate directly to set up a convenient time and place.
3. Using Paylinks for Payment
When using PayPal or Stripe, you can easily accept payments, but you’ll need to add shipping or delivery details manually.
- For PayPal:Add a “Note to buyer” or a description that includes your shipping or delivery terms (e.g., Free Shipping, Hand Delivery available).
- For Stripe:Stripe allows you to include custom information in your payment links, such as shipping or delivery notes, to ensure clear
4. Choosing the Best Shipping Option for You
Option 2: Hand-deliver to local buyers for a more personal connection.
Option 1: Include shipping in the price of your artwork and offer “Free Shipping.”
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