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Feedback needed - App or website to buy/sell art, by Charlie Collector on Apr 29, 2020 19:47:00 GMT 1, Hi guys,
Was wondering if you've ever heard of an app/website to make it easier for collectors to buy and sell pieces from their collection. Right now from what I see in the landscape there are a few options, but nothing is perfect.
Options right now:
1. UAA and other forums: a lot less scammers than on Facebook, but still a risk. Also, it's hard to see through all the clutter (you have to scroll at the end of a thread to know if it's sold) and bashing messages (if you post an Alec Monopoly or Mr Brainwash for example, or even a Kaws piece). You also limit your exposure only to the forum followers. Everyone has their own preferences in terms of pricing display (including paypal or paypal paid by buyer, other fees, shipping, etc.) and this creates tension between buyers and sellers. It needs a little more transparency.
I love all the content you guys post on UAA, not denying that, just seems that the buy/sell process is inefficient.
2. Facebook groups: a lot of scammers and it's hard to find the perfect group for selling a particular piece
3. Auction (HA, Philips, Tateward): high commission % for buyer and seller. The potential sale price is unlimited, but you can also sell for a lot less than what you would have liked.
4. eBay: seems to me that a lot of jokers are posting on eBay with ridiculously high prices. Outdated website
5. Artsy, galleries: high commission % just to use their platform/contacts
6. StockX: it's ok for open editions of Kaws and Hebru, but somewhat limited in their offering. Who knows if they will get into art.
Paddle8 tried to create a new art startup and we saw what they did.... biggest scammers of all! people need to trust the parties involved.
Also, one thing that is pretty important is the customer journey around buying and selling a piece. If I decide to sell something tomorrow, it would be great if the app would send me a prepaid package with tubes, bubbles or wrap, depending on what I'm selling, so that I only have to drop it at a Fedex/UPS store afterwards and it's done. I wait for my $
The other important thing is legit check. StockX are trying to do it, but I've heard that it's made by self-employed people working from home that have little to no knowledge of what they're legit checking. This would have to be done by professionals who know what they're checking.
The goal for any app/website would be to bring liquidity into the market, and ease of use all along the customer journey, buyer and seller alike.
Based on your feedback I might try to code an app and website like this during all this social distancing.
Let me know what you think!
Cheers 
Charlie
Hi guys, Was wondering if you've ever heard of an app/website to make it easier for collectors to buy and sell pieces from their collection. Right now from what I see in the landscape there are a few options, but nothing is perfect. Options right now: 1. UAA and other forums: a lot less scammers than on Facebook, but still a risk. Also, it's hard to see through all the clutter (you have to scroll at the end of a thread to know if it's sold) and bashing messages (if you post an Alec Monopoly or Mr Brainwash for example, or even a Kaws piece). You also limit your exposure only to the forum followers. Everyone has their own preferences in terms of pricing display (including paypal or paypal paid by buyer, other fees, shipping, etc.) and this creates tension between buyers and sellers. It needs a little more transparency. I love all the content you guys post on UAA, not denying that, just seems that the buy/sell process is inefficient. 2. Facebook groups: a lot of scammers and it's hard to find the perfect group for selling a particular piece 3. Auction (HA, Philips, Tateward): high commission % for buyer and seller. The potential sale price is unlimited, but you can also sell for a lot less than what you would have liked. 4. eBay: seems to me that a lot of jokers are posting on eBay with ridiculously high prices. Outdated website 5. Artsy, galleries: high commission % just to use their platform/contacts 6. StockX: it's ok for open editions of Kaws and Hebru, but somewhat limited in their offering. Who knows if they will get into art. Paddle8 tried to create a new art startup and we saw what they did.... biggest scammers of all! people need to trust the parties involved. Also, one thing that is pretty important is the customer journey around buying and selling a piece. If I decide to sell something tomorrow, it would be great if the app would send me a prepaid package with tubes, bubbles or wrap, depending on what I'm selling, so that I only have to drop it at a Fedex/UPS store afterwards and it's done. I wait for my $ The other important thing is legit check. StockX are trying to do it, but I've heard that it's made by self-employed people working from home that have little to no knowledge of what they're legit checking. This would have to be done by professionals who know what they're checking. The goal for any app/website would be to bring liquidity into the market, and ease of use all along the customer journey, buyer and seller alike. Based on your feedback I might try to code an app and website like this during all this social distancing. Let me know what you think! Cheers Charlie |
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Feedback needed - App or website to buy/sell art, by irl1 on Apr 29, 2020 20:27:10 GMT 1, Hi guys, Was wondering if you've ever heard of an app/website to make it easier for collectors to buy and sell pieces from their collection. Right now from what I see in the landscape there are a few options, but nothing is perfect. Options right now: 1. UAA and other forums: a lot less scammers than on Facebook, but still a risk. Also, it's hard to see through all the clutter (you have to scroll at the end of a thread to know if it's sold) and bashing messages (if you post an Alec Monopoly or Mr Brainwash for example, or even a Kaws piece). You also limit your exposure only to the forum followers. Everyone has their own preferences in terms of pricing display (including paypal or paypal paid by buyer, other fees, shipping, etc.) and this creates tension between buyers and sellers. It needs a little more transparency. I love all the content you guys post on UAA, not denying that, just seems that the buy/sell process is inefficient. 2. Facebook groups: a lot of scammers and it's hard to find the perfect group for selling a particular piece 3. Auction (HA, Philips, Tateward): high commission % for buyer and seller. The potential sale price is unlimited, but you can also sell for a lot less than what you would have liked. 4. eBay: seems to me that a lot of jokers are posting on eBay with ridiculously high prices. Outdated website 5. Artsy, galleries: high commission % just to use their platform/contacts 6. StockX: it's ok for open editions of Kaws and Hebru, but somewhat limited in their offering. Who knows if they will get into art. Paddle8 tried to create a new art startup and we saw what they did.... biggest scammers of all! people need to trust the parties involved. Also, one thing that is pretty important is the customer journey around buying and selling a piece. If I decide to sell something tomorrow, it would be great if the app would send me a prepaid package with tubes, bubbles or wrap, depending on what I'm selling, so that I only have to drop it at a Fedex/UPS store afterwards and it's done. I wait for my $ The other important thing is legit check. StockX are trying to do it, but I've heard that it's made by self-employed people working from home that have little to no knowledge of what they're legit checking. This would have to be done by professionals who know what they're checking. The goal for any app/website would be to bring liquidity into the market, and ease of use all along the customer journey, buyer and seller alike. Based on your feedback I might try to code an app and website like this during all this social distancing. Let me know what you think! Cheers Charlie
Man after reading all that I'd just frame it if I were you
Hi guys, Was wondering if you've ever heard of an app/website to make it easier for collectors to buy and sell pieces from their collection. Right now from what I see in the landscape there are a few options, but nothing is perfect. Options right now: 1. UAA and other forums: a lot less scammers than on Facebook, but still a risk. Also, it's hard to see through all the clutter (you have to scroll at the end of a thread to know if it's sold) and bashing messages (if you post an Alec Monopoly or Mr Brainwash for example, or even a Kaws piece). You also limit your exposure only to the forum followers. Everyone has their own preferences in terms of pricing display (including paypal or paypal paid by buyer, other fees, shipping, etc.) and this creates tension between buyers and sellers. It needs a little more transparency. I love all the content you guys post on UAA, not denying that, just seems that the buy/sell process is inefficient. 2. Facebook groups: a lot of scammers and it's hard to find the perfect group for selling a particular piece 3. Auction (HA, Philips, Tateward): high commission % for buyer and seller. The potential sale price is unlimited, but you can also sell for a lot less than what you would have liked. 4. eBay: seems to me that a lot of jokers are posting on eBay with ridiculously high prices. Outdated website 5. Artsy, galleries: high commission % just to use their platform/contacts 6. StockX: it's ok for open editions of Kaws and Hebru, but somewhat limited in their offering. Who knows if they will get into art. Paddle8 tried to create a new art startup and we saw what they did.... biggest scammers of all! people need to trust the parties involved. Also, one thing that is pretty important is the customer journey around buying and selling a piece. If I decide to sell something tomorrow, it would be great if the app would send me a prepaid package with tubes, bubbles or wrap, depending on what I'm selling, so that I only have to drop it at a Fedex/UPS store afterwards and it's done. I wait for my $ The other important thing is legit check. StockX are trying to do it, but I've heard that it's made by self-employed people working from home that have little to no knowledge of what they're legit checking. This would have to be done by professionals who know what they're checking. The goal for any app/website would be to bring liquidity into the market, and ease of use all along the customer journey, buyer and seller alike. Based on your feedback I might try to code an app and website like this during all this social distancing. Let me know what you think! Cheers Charlie Man after reading all that I'd just frame it if I were you |
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