A question for buying an art from the artist

[Meeley Man]

Speaking as an artist rep, myself, let me say that I don't mind a little price haggling at all. To me, it's simply part of the process. I'm always happy to hear a potential buyer out and try to work out a price that they, the artist, and I can all be happy with.

Also, I'm not offended at "lowball offers." Granted, I probably won't be accepting them, but not everyone who is a part of this hobby is well-versed in the values of art and artists, so I always keep that in mind if I get one. Getting offended at that, to me, seems really pointless anyhow.

My advice is to make your offer and see what happens. It's no sure-fire bet you'll get the piece at the price YOU want, but you might be surprised at how much of a deal you might get, if you didn't begin the process.

[Mean Green]

Originally Posted by Meeley Man

Speaking as an artist rep, myself, let me say that I don't mind a little price haggling at all. To me, it's simply part of the process. I'm always happy to hear a potential buyer out and try to work out a price that they, the artist, and I can all be happy with.

Also, I'm not offended at "lowball offers." Granted, I probably won't be accepting them, but not everyone who is a part of this hobby is well-versed in the values of art and artists, so I always keep that in mind if I get one. Getting offended at that, to me, seems really pointless anyhow.

My advice is to make your offer and see what happens. It's no sure-fire bet you'll get the piece at the price YOU want, but you might be surprised at how much of a deal you might get, if you didn't begin the process.

This is a good point. I still am not...

[Greedo2]

My go-to is 20% off. More may be insulting, but 40% is not unheard either.

[risingstar]

I want to know the WHO and the WHAT!
That would make a big difference in this conversation!

[puntapret]

Thank you guys for the advice

Originally Posted by Simplyrob

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

Adi Granov Cover

[Simplyrob]

Originally Posted by puntapret

Adi Granov Cover

good luck with that. tamsin is way cool, but, i dont think thats happening. are you trying to score his Captain Marvel cover? i tried to get a break on a commission, but, didnt happen. gotta pay to play. maybe youll have more luck.

[madmanny]

They are both are very cool.

[oceans11]

I could see the demand for Granov art working against you in regards to getting a discount. High demand usually means there is someone out there willing to pay full asking price.

[predaking007]

Art collecting is not like any other hobby. Each piece is unique. Its natural to want the best deal you can get, but I will say that I overpaid for my best pieces.

For Granov art, I don't see any harm in at least asking, but his fresh new stuff will rarely get marked down. They might be more negotiable after a year or if you buy 3 covers. One artist told me, "I'm asking $3k but I might say yes if you threw $2500 in my face". Make an offer. If they refuse, then buy or walk away. If you want it bad, $3k is not unreasonable for a Granov cover. I own two myself.

[Simplyrob]

Originally Posted by predaking007

$3k is not unreasonable for a Granov cover. I own two myself.

Dang.....baller status.