posted on February 1, 2001 12:20:48 PM new
I'm new to the AW forum scene, and I'm wondering...
It seems that some of you guys promote what you are selling, here in the forums...(connections to auctions, links to info pages, etc.)
I would be very interested in your opinions about MY auctions (i really do need all the help I can get) But, I don't want to SPAM ya all.
(If you say it's OK, I can tell you a slick way to see 15 auctions that I have listed right now)
I'm looking for any ideas on how I can get more people looking at my stuff?
And, any ideas about how I can improve describtions of product and delivery...
And, (here comes the shocking part) I'm thinking maybe one of you might be interested in what I'm sellin'. It's been a slow week - few bids and not many hits...
If you say Go - I'll tell you how to view the auctions... Thanks (?)
posted on February 1, 2001 12:23:03 PM new
Ok, I am not a professional, but I wouldn't mind looking Ya never know, it just might be something I am looking for!
posted on February 1, 2001 01:00:18 PM new
actually both the AW search box and the eBay find it box works - (the AW list looks cooler) - i wonder how I got that smiley face on my last post????)
posted on February 1, 2001 01:00:19 PM new
Nice work!
I think eBay is a really tough market for original art, which is probably why you're not seeing as much business there as you'd like. It's definitely not due to the quality of the pieces, since they're very nice.
posted on February 1, 2001 01:01:27 PM new
WOW! Lofsness, VERY NICE WORK! My favorite is "Brush"! What detail! I took art in high school and watercolors were my favorite, but WOW...I only WISH I was that good!
I think part of the problem, IMO, is the pictures of the artwork, I have this trouble too...mine always look really "smeary" for some reason...I am not sure if anyone can help us both figure out a way for a more crisp clean picture. Obviously, you're quite talented, perhaps a crisper pic might help?!
Also, the descriptions are kinda technical to me, maybe spruce them up with why you chose to paint that particular subject?
Like I said, I am not a professional, but that might help!
PS - I am REALLY into that pic of the "brush"...I am keeping my eye on that one
Kaffro
posted on February 1, 2001 01:19:31 PM new
lofsness: A possibility might be to set up a ME page, with a little of your CV on it, such as exhibitions, ect. If any of your paintings that you are auctioning have been shown, put that in the auction. Any awards, ect.
Also, you might want to make a clickable link to your gallery.
Edited to add my little effort
[ edited by snowyegret on Feb 1, 2001 01:30 PM ]
posted on February 1, 2001 01:24:08 PM new
WOW This great! -- i just figured out that "ME" page thing - I'm going to do it - and i just saw that storefront tab - and, I'm going to do that too -- and, This is great -- and, i have tried the clickable link deal and it never works -Thanks for all the suggestions!
posted on February 1, 2001 01:33:44 PM new
Maybe you could also be a bit more desriptive in the title and/or text.
The toy car is really cute---but there is a definite tie-in there for either car collectors or toy car collectors of that vintage. eg: what was the name of the toy's trademark--what kind of car--what vintage etc.
On your picture of the 'Brush'--it would be a perfect present for a handyman or a painter (House or whatever)--but it won't be found with the description you have.
I know it would take much more time than what you have but you want everyone who might be interested to find the item.
posted on February 1, 2001 02:45:35 PM newwww.pongo.com has all the info you need to do clickable links and imbed an "Ask me questions?" link for your e-mail.
I always use the e-mail link in my auctions, and I think you'll especially want one since EBAY is planning on becoming a barrier between you and your prospective bidders.
I'll tell you something else that I've found interesting in my own bidders. I pick odd numbers for some of my auctions, and it seems to get a quicker first bid.
Instead of 9.99 or an even 9.00, I go with 9.77 or something else like 8.88.
If I were writing your copy, I would throw in a few more adjectives and nouns, things that might bring up your paintings for searches.
I'm not a copywriter, so the below is just a vague suggestion.
"The Boat Ride" Original Painting - Lofsness
This painting suggests bygone days: an afternoon on the lake, when ladies never went out in the August sun without their straw hats.
"Dream Vacation" Artist: Lofsness
An afternoon in Curacao, or possibly South Beach in Florida. This scene will make you yearn for your summer vacation; a room with a view, a quiet corner of the beach and a rowboat waiting just for you.
posted on February 1, 2001 06:01:16 PM new
I'm back - (was out for a dinner) - This is really great - NOW i can do the clickable link deal -- THANK YOU GUYS VERY MUCH!!!! 2.My ad-copy style is to delete all adjectives and nouns (hemingway "style" --clean direct - no ornaments) 3.i used "odd number" prices for several months - but it seemed a little overly retail for "art" - prices in galleries are always even...(?) 4.As for writng a brief description of the painting, i have avoided it, because the stuff going on in the head of the bidder is so totally different than what I'm thinkin' --- I try to leave it all open to the bidders interpretation and step out of the fray...5.AND, now i know how you guys do the smiley faces
posted on February 1, 2001 06:29:30 PM new
Thanks - i really like the compliments - (I'll tell ya a secret... the "girl" paintings are the movers - the rest sell - but sloooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwly...
posted on February 2, 2001 06:31:10 AM new
Hey, this is great -- instead of 85 new hits yesterday, I had 288 new hits ...Thanks again for the interest and HELP... More new paintings on Sunday evening! - AL
posted on February 2, 2001 12:10:34 PM new
Weeellllll, each of your auctions just got another hit - except "water color of a water color" - I had to go back 3 times to look at it again. Imagine my joy to see a watercolor of my personal favorite color! That was too much!
You have a great talent! (If I can find any photos of some of my old paintings, I'll try to share.)
Best of luck to you!
posted on February 2, 2001 12:30:29 PM new
lofsness,
AuctionWatch has just released a new product called "Storefronts". You might be interested in creating your storefront with us. When you have your Storefront created, you can then leave a link to it in your sig line when posting (MyAccount tab - personal preferences area)....that is allowed, whereas promotion is not.
Check it out. Look up and you will see the tab called "Storefront". If you have questions about it, ask them in the Services forum where the Customer Care folks hang out!
posted on February 3, 2001 11:22:49 PM newMy ad-copy style is to delete all adjectives and nouns (hemingway "style"
As for writng a brief description of the painting, i have avoided it, because the stuff going on in the head of the bidder is so totally different than what I'm thinkin' --- I try to leave it all open to the bidders interpretation and step out of the fray
Before you can sell anything on ebay, people need to see it. Right now there are 12,977 items under the Fine Art: Paintings catagory. This does not include drawings, antique art, and a number of other similar and competing catagories. So apart from the four people without a life who look at each one, how do you get someone to look at yours?
Keywords.
Bidders will do a search for what interests them. "watercolor - seascape", or "oil - still life", or "abstract", or "snow" -whatever floats their boat. The more thorough description you give of your paintings, the more likely you will hit on what someone is searching for. Otherwise you will quickly get buried in the rest of the listings.
One other suggestion. I noticed several of your auctions do not specify that it is an original work. It's best to spell this out, especially since "original" is a good keyword to add.
BTW, you do wonderful work, I would be interested in several of your pieces, but every available wall space in our house is covered by DH's work.
Good Luck!
Ya never know, it just might be something I am looking for!
-Thanks for all the suggestions!