A question for buying an art from the artist

[puntapret]

Another newbie question.

I'm in attempt to buy an art directly from the artist and NOT from his art dealer, unfortunately the art are more than 3K+, an A+ rated artist btw.

Since i'm still a newbie on this original art collection, is it common to ask a reduction to the artist ? I'm afraid that the artist will take it as an insult to their work.

If it is common, how much reduction can you normally ask ? 5%, 10%, 20% ?

Any advice will be much appreciated.

[Underdog07]

Unless it is a bargain, I always ask for a discount. Sone times you get it sometimes you don't. It should not be an insult unless you make a ridiculous offer. For how much lower to offer, consider when the piece was published. If the artist has had for awhile, a larger discount may be accepted.

Keep the email simple - I saw piece X on you site and am interested in possibly purchasining it. Would you be agreeable to $3k for the piece. I am able to pay via Method today if that works for you.

I have never heard of someone saying "no and you can't buy it for any price"

[madmanny]

I always negotiate. does not matter to me if the artist is a superstar or not. Sometimes there is no time to negotiate as a piece may go really fast.

Spencer Beck once told me that he never haggles on price because he thinks it is a insult to the artist.

He said you don't go in to a shop and say i want 15% off this television. I said yes i would actually and i never heard back from him.

I ended up working out a deal with the artist direct.

[Titan1977]

Originally Posted by madmanny

I always negotiate. does not matter to me if the artist is a superstar or not. Sometimes there is no time to negotiate as a piece may go really fast.

Spencer Beck once told me that he never haggles on price because he thinks it is a insult to the artist.

He said you don't go in to a shop and say i want 15% off this television. I said yes i would actually and i never heard back from him.

I ended up working out a deal with the artist direct.

I am shocked. JUST SHOCKED by what you wrote.



LOL

[madmanny]

Originally Posted by Titan1977

I am shocked. JUST SHOCKED by what you wrote.



LOL

Lol

[Mean Green]

Doesn't hurt to ask. Unless you're offering 1.5k for something he's got listed for 5k... that would be insulting. Not to his talent, but rather wasting his time. Now if it's a "Make an Offer" and they get a low offer that they find insulting, then I don't know if anyone can be blamed except for the seller.

[Underdog07]

Many industries use negotiations - cars, skis, guitars, bikes. When I shopped at Best Buy, I would often ask to have the extended warraties thrown in. Also cash discounts are common.

Spencer has his policy and it is what it is -- nothing wrong with it.

[Simplyrob]

Wow, just curious, who's the artist and what're you looking to buy that's over $3k?

[madmanny]

Originally Posted by Underdog07

Spencer has his policy and it is what it is -- nothing wrong with it.

Nope nothing.

I got the art so i am a happy camper.

[oceans11]

Someone once recommended using the approach of "What's the best price you could give me on this page?". I've used that approach a few times with both dealers and artists and usually gotten a discount. I find it sidesteps the haggling process, with me making what could be perceived as a "lowball" offer, and I don't think it comes across as insulting. I've often gotten a few dollars knocked off the price and sometimes shipping included.

There are a few dealers that don't negotiate price, and they have their reasons, but with art where prices are subjective, I tend to gravitate towards those that are willing to make deals. I've found this willingness to deal tends to build customer loyalty. Personally, I'm more than willing to recommend artist's, art reps, and dealers that have worked deals with me than those who just throw out a price and don't budge.