As an artist, it's important for me to be able to reach collectors to inform them about new work completed, or events or promotions that may be coming up. Some day, we will be back to holding exhibitions, and I want to be able to let people know when and where they are. So part of my time is spent collecting the names and emails of people who like my art. Most businesses offer some kind of “reward” in exchange for your email. This might be a “Top 10 secrets to…..” or a “Free gift with purchase” or a “XX% off” coupon. Most of these “gifts” don’t really apply to what I offer, so I spent quite a bit of time coming up with something that would fit and also give potential collectors something of real value to them. This is how I came up with my “Buyback Guarantee”, which is only available to my email list subscribers. I realize that a lot of people are hesitant about spending money on art, especially now when art shows are non-existent and people may not really have had the opportunity to see the artwork properly. I want my art to make my collectors happy. The buyback guarantee seemed to me the perfect solution all around, as it takes out any risk on your part as the buyer, and it assures me that you will only be keeping the art if you really like it. Now I am pretty confident that you will like my art and won’t have to use the guarantee, but it is reassuring to know the option is there if you need to, because above all I want you to be happy with your selection!! And this is a great way to reward you for being an email subscriber! So how does it work? If you are one of my email subscribers and you buy any of my framed, non-commissioned paintings worth more than $100, I will give you a full year to live with it in your home or office to make sure you like it. If, before the year is up, you decide that you don’t, or you’re tired of it, etc., just contact me and we will arrange to get the painting back to me (at your cost if applicable) and I will refund you your purchase price. It’s almost that simple. The only condition I have is that the painting and its frame must be in the same condition as when you bought it. That means you have to have taken care of it (no direct sunlight, no excessive moisture, smoke or other dirt). Basically I have to be able to put it back on the market as is. This applies only to framed paintings because these are properly protected when I hand them over to you, and I can’t guarantee that one you buy unframed and then frame yourself will be. Also, I can’t buy back commissioned or custom work, because that painting was made to order just for that collector, and probably wouldn’t be meaningful to someone else. So do subscribe to my email list so you too can enjoy acquiring one of my paintings risk free! As a subscriber, you will also receive one email every Sunday letting you know what’s going on in the studio and any news of coming events. I promise I never will spam you or sell your information. And of course you can unsubscribe at any time, and although you would then lose the privilege of my buyback guarantee for future purchases, you would still be covered for qualifying purchases made while you were still a subscriber.
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