Shipping Art Work
re_scott
I have just sold an art work for $75,000. US and I'm
wondering if I should ship it UPS. What do you think?
If I tell them that it is art work will they refuse to ship?
The buyer is a lovely person who is rich enough to
buy art for $75,000. but he can't afford to arrange
the shipping. Even though I am a highly successful
artist pulling in plenty of money for my work, I am
at a quandry as to how to ship the wonderful stuff.
Oh poor me, I throw myself at your mercy.
I hope no one will imagine that I am just asking this
question here so I can brag about my recent sale.
Nothing could be farther from the truth.
R.E. Scott
DeeDee
I'd love to see the painting you sold! Would you share with us? :-)
Not sure about shipping, but I would be VERY sure to ship the best you can
.... good packaging and lots of insurance!
Congrats!!!!
Dee
"re_scott" <re_s...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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Pollock
david rickerby
personally, it would be a nice touch.
Mr. Tudball
succes. (cough) I think you may have gone crazy with the zeros there.
whatever the case may be:
You failed to mention the size of the artwork or from whence to where.
If it is small and to be shipped in the US, send it priority US mail
and insure it for its value.
If it is large on canvas, take it off the stretcher bars and roll it.
Mailing tube. If it is painted on a large panel, start building a strong
crate. Read my advice to allison about crating.
Id hate to see a seventy five dollar painting ruined by a forklift.
I'd love to hear the story of a seventyfivethousanddollar painting
ruined and the ensuing hijinks.
I've also heard the story of a sir anthony van dyke painting being
sold by a fine dealer for a million and a half after paying only 30,000
for it. now THAT is a good story. Maybe I'll share it someday.
re_scott
> jump on an airplane. If you got $75000 it should be a cool trip, drop it off
> personally, it would be a nice touch.
I had thought of that, thank you so much for responding.
Unfortunately for me, the last time I tried that method,
the buyer demanded sexual favors as well as the
art work. It was a catastrophe! I _barely_ left the city
with my reputation intact.
R. E. Scott
re_scott
Pollock wrote:
Oh, golly, did I write something to make you
doubt my utmost sincerity? I'm laughing too,
all the way to the bank. Hahaha!
re_scott
> I'm surprised you haven't learned how to ship artwork considering your
> succes. (cough)
Too much time in the studio, Mr. Tudball, I left the mundane
details aside, thus my quandary.
> I think you may have gone crazy with the zeros there.
> whatever the case may be:
Well, I could have just wrote '5 figures,' but you, cynic that
you seem, would have thought 'yen' or 'lira' or some other
trash.
>
> You failed to mention the size of the artwork or from whence to where.
> If it is small and to be shipped in the US, send it priority US mail
> and insure it for its value.
Momentous!
>
> If it is large on canvas, take it off the stretcher bars and roll it.
> Mailing tube. If it is painted on a large panel, start building a strong
> crate. Read my advice to allison about crating.
> Id hate to see a seventy five dollar painting ruined by a forklift.
> I'd love to hear the story of a seventyfivethousanddollar painting
> ruined and the ensuing hijinks.
> I've also heard the story of a sir anthony van dyke painting being
> sold by a fine dealer for a million and a half after paying only 30,000
> for it. now THAT is a good story. Maybe I'll share it someday.
I'll keep you apprised of the adventure.
R. E. Scott
G*rd*n
| > jump on an airplane. If you got $75000 it should be a cool trip, drop it off
| > personally, it would be a nice touch.
re_scott <re_s...@yahoo.com>:
| I had thought of that, thank you so much for responding.
| Unfortunately for me, the last time I tried that method,
| the buyer demanded sexual favors as well as the
| art work. It was a catastrophe! I _barely_ left the city
| with my reputation intact.
You didn't bring a chaperone?
Heavens.
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DeeDee
to see it!!
Dee
"re_scott" <re_s...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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NightMist
>david rickerby wrote:
>
>> jump on an airplane. If you got $75000 it should be a cool trip, drop it off
>> personally, it would be a nice touch.
>
>I had thought of that, thank you so much for responding.
>Unfortunately for me, the last time I tried that method,
>the buyer demanded sexual favors as well as the
>art work. It was a catastrophe! I _barely_ left the city
>with my reputation intact.
>
>R. E. Scott
Well then you foolish creature, hop on the plane with the painting (if
you can get it through security) and deliver it personally. Only this
time, _do_ remember the whips and chains! Catastrophes can be averted
by paying attention to the little details like that. I'm sure that
with a bit of effort you can put paid to that "reputation" for all and
good.
Barbara
>
>
>>
>> "re_scott" <re_s...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:3E00BB0C...@yahoo.com...
>> > Hello,
>> >
>> > I have just sold an art work for $75,000. US and I'm
>> > wondering if I should ship it UPS. What do you think?
>> > If I tell them that it is art work will they refuse to ship?
>> >
>> > The buyer is a lovely person who is rich enough to
>> > buy art for $75,000. but he can't afford to arrange
>> > the shipping. Even though I am a highly successful
>> > artist pulling in plenty of money for my work, I am
>> > at a quandry as to how to ship the wonderful stuff.
>> > Oh poor me, I throw myself at your mercy.
>> >
>> > I hope no one will imagine that I am just asking this
>> > question here so I can brag about my recent sale.
>> > Nothing could be farther from the truth.
>> >
>> > R.E. Scott
>> >
>
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everybody is somebodys chew toy
Neil Maxwell
>Oh, golly, did I write something to make you
>doubt my utmost sincerity? I'm laughing too,
>all the way to the bank. Hahaha!
Sincerity? Heh! Nice 'net presence. Got a new computer on the 18th,
eh? Used the proceeds of the sale, I suppose, and right onto Usenet
for a merry ride.
You have enough time to spar ineffectively on talk.politics.misc, of
all places, but not to research local shipping concerns? Too much
time in the studio, indeed! Anybody have a history of posting in the
politics groups?
I prefer "dead cracker walking", fwiw.
Neil Maxwell - I don't speak for my employer