Anyone checked out this website?

[Former_Member]

I heard about a new website (new to me anyway) called ARTtwo50.com

Another online venue to sell paintings, but with a twist... Every painting is priced $250.00.

I know for some artists this would be their smaller paintings, but for me it would be medium to large sized paintings. I'm going to check it out further. Post your opinions if you've heard of it, or have used it, or are currently ON it!!

All input is appreciated!

[smallimpressions]

I've never heard of it, but sounds interesting. I'll have to check it out.

[smallimpressions]

It looks like a fairly new site, but one with some potential.The fact that they only have an I-Pad app and Pinterest for buyers to access the work seems rather limiting. Since it doesn't have an actual web presence, it is hard to check what their actual traffic is.

It also looks like sellers are limited to ten paintings at a time and there are no options if you need to go on "vacation." It also appears that there is no charge for listing your work. Supposedly the seller gets 20 percent of the selling price ($200.00) and the company covers shipping.

If anyone is selling on the site, I'd love to hear the opinions of an actual seller. Also if anyone discovers more information or actually joins, I'd love to hear about that, too. I'm always looking for new selling options.

[Former_Member]

Me too Nancy!! I'm going to check into it further. But, I kind of like that it limits the listings, and for I-pad and Pinterest users.

[sherischart]

Thank you Trish for posting this site. I found this interesting in the FAQ


Why do you not use Paypal?
While PayPal may be a viable route for e-commerce, we have found that our buyers prefer to pay with major credit card when purchasing on an iPad. We don’t offer PayPal at this time, because of our concerns it will divert our buyers from the simple, seamless act of purchasing original art. This means no jumping back and forth from website to website! Bottom Line - our partnership with Balanced provides the most SECURE and EASY to run this platform that protects our #1 asset – our Artists – and their customers.

There is more to learn about this site. Thanks.

*********** I question if I'm getting even 20% these days?************

:0

[Former_Member]

I LIKE the site's simplicity. And, their dedication to making Original Art affordable, and easy to purchase.

Sheri,, there is more to learn about, but I like what I'm learning so far.

[smallimpressions]

It looks like there is no charge other than the commission when something sells. Am I correct?

[MorganRalstonArt]

"Only available in the USA" - Bummer :(

[smallimpressions]

I signed up and uploaded a couple of abstract paintings--something I haven't tried selling here on Etsy. I'll let you know if I have any success.

[Former_Member]

Fantastic Nancy Merkle!!

[sherischart]

Re: the above website
global web sites : rankings
158,203 rank web site
in ___________

average visitor looks 2.7 pages
spend 4 min and 24 sec
on website
70% USA visitors
appears they look portrait buy
paintings
17% of visitors
come off a search engine
33% google
8% fb
8% pinterest
forbes is legit ad
USA ? Washington Post? not enough searches with them yet? not heavily traffic
vimeo legit
techcrunch legit

choose not to share much more because this "discussion is public" and Etsy is getting
rather
T E s t y come lately. :0

Nancy Merkle , let us know of your art adventure.

SK Cole if you happen to read this ....
Congrats on your many eggs in baskets. :) You are hopping along the art trail for sure. Best of Luck!