I have seen some obviously good pieces on ebay but many of them seem a little digitalized. The reason I say it looks digitalized is because most of the time they only offer one low resoultion picture of the piece. If I was going to sell a piece of art, I would offer at least a dozen pictures; which included at least a few macro shots. It seems common sense. The problem is I am tempted by some of these prices. Any tips? Please, no responces by people who just support ebay.
2006-08-17 21:20:41 · 6 answers · asked by ;aldjf;lasdjf;lkj; 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Painting
Coming from someone who has sold art on eBay....If you see a piece you like email the artist and ask them if they can send more pics, higher res, and detail shots. If they are serious about selling they should be happy to accommodate. But its basically like anything else on eBay- some people are dishonest. By looking at more pics, how they respond in emails, and their selling history, you should be able to make a fair judgment.
2006-08-18 07:20:10 · answer #1 · answered by alizarinlily 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did a brief selling stint on ebay but quit because the auctions did not provide sufficient payback. I was spending more on creating the work than getting from highest bids at close of the auctions. Problem is no one really wants to pay what a piece is worth. So if you see something you like, and you can buy it at a very good price, buy it. Most people are pleased with what they get judging from the Feedback areas. Which, by the way, you must check before you buy from any seller. That will be a good indication of your own possible satisfaction.
2006-08-17 22:03:57 · answer #2 · answered by Victor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-21 00:43:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have bought a fair few limited edition prints by modern artists, and they have all been authentic and got them for less than what they would sell for in art gallery's.
I guess you just need to research the pieces you are buying beforehand, generally if something seems way too good to be true, then it is.
2006-08-18 14:29:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not buy a painting of an artist I did not know, that somebody painted a nice picture doesn't mean it is good art. When I but art it has to mean something and when I get them at art galleres I can meet the artsrt find out inspirations and opther things about them . by the way check out my stuff at http://www.piotrwolodkowicz.com
2006-08-18 12:49:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm not sure, i wouldnt risk spending alot of money on a certain piece though. you can probably get good art elsewhere online from sites like buy.com and overstock.com (even though i haven't looked alot at either of them but they seem to have lots of stuff)
2006-08-17 21:27:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋