Comments on: How do I handle the “can I get a discount on your art” question?

By: Ann Rea

Ann Rea — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:30:12 +0000

People will ask for what they think they can get.

If you position yourself as valuable and exclusive they are less likely to ask for a barter.

Bartering can be a great way to access goods and services that you need or would like but that don’t have the budget for.

By: Gail Dolphin

Gail Dolphin — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:23:22 +0000

I have had a big problem with people wanting to barter, especially horse people. They are notorious for wanting my portraits for riding lessons, etc. The think they are doing me a “favor” and I have fallen into that trap for years. Thank you so much for your insight…just say NO! After trying to make a living at this for over 35 years I am starting today! I can do this!

By: Phil Kendall

Phil Kendall — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:01:22 +0000

I wrote a blog post on “People who Bargain for my art” On balance any sale is better than no sale as they all make a contribution to my art studio running costs.

https://meltemispage.blogspot.com/2010/11/people-who-bargain-for-art.html

By: Ann Rea

Ann Rea — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 02:46:50 +0000

No discounts.

By: JUURI

JUURI — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:36:37 +0000

Thank you for this. For me, I get the question from 90% of people and I was very frustrated, but now I see why… I need to stop acquiescing to such requests. I will work on eliminating discounts from my life. However I have a question. Is it ok to do a special day that you get something like 10% off if you order during a certain time, or other promotions like that? I do a newsletter with special deals, do you have advice about what kind of deals I can do without cheapening my product?