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folp wrote:
hey everybody -
i'm looking for some recommendations for selling prints either online or through my website.
My strongest reccomendation and advise would be don't even think about it.
Unless you like wasting your time working hard for nothing that is.
Online is dead, buried and the POOREST way to sell pics possible. I actually print proof sheets before I put stuff online.
I would 2nd John aboves advise with prepaid. That's how all the big companies do it and as he says it works. Create 3-4 packages, add in some extras like mag covers, combo prints and maybe something with a personalised Border ( Love you Granny from Kate). Don't go overboard with key chains and coffee mugs and similar crap, 3-4 packages, 3-4 add on's, thats it.
Start the packages with something for $20 then a couple of midranges, maybe 25 or 30 then a 35 and then do a High end one, $50 or more. Don't fall into the inexplicable thinking that everyone on forums seems to have that you have to be cheap and no one has any money. Thats one of the many loads of complete twaddle out there.
You are not going to sell 50% of your clients the $50 package but this is an average numbers game and just 10 or 15% of your clients buying these will make a BIG difference to your average sale and bottom line. Same goes for the add ons which is why you put them there.
IF you are remotely serious about making any money out of this, DON"T even think of online.
If you like having your hard work stolen or ignored, selling online is perfect!
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Jul 21, 2014 at 11:08 PM |
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