odie
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I've always felt that an artisan who bargains is giving up a bit of integrity........
During the time when I participated in some arts and crafts shows, I don't recall anyone ever making offers on my bowls. When I was showing in a few art galleries, it wasn't possible, because there was no connection between me and the prospective purchaser.....the price was the price. (If any bargaining went on there, it was between the customer and the gallery, but I suspect that none occurred.)
In the two years I've been on Etsy, two times, someone tried to bargain with me. Both times were with my highest priced bowls. Both times were with male purchasers. The first time was with a customer who had already made a couple purchases prior to his making an offer. My response was that I don't bargain on my bowls.......and, I never heard from him again. The second time was from a buyer I'd never dealt with before. He offered $425 for a $500 bowl, and I accepted the offer. Since then, this person has bought three more bowls at the stated price.....no more bargaining.
Hard to say if my experiences with bargaining are typical, but wondering what others do.....what they feel about it.....and how the deal worked out for them........
ko
During the time when I participated in some arts and crafts shows, I don't recall anyone ever making offers on my bowls. When I was showing in a few art galleries, it wasn't possible, because there was no connection between me and the prospective purchaser.....the price was the price. (If any bargaining went on there, it was between the customer and the gallery, but I suspect that none occurred.)
In the two years I've been on Etsy, two times, someone tried to bargain with me. Both times were with my highest priced bowls. Both times were with male purchasers. The first time was with a customer who had already made a couple purchases prior to his making an offer. My response was that I don't bargain on my bowls.......and, I never heard from him again. The second time was from a buyer I'd never dealt with before. He offered $425 for a $500 bowl, and I accepted the offer. Since then, this person has bought three more bowls at the stated price.....no more bargaining.
Hard to say if my experiences with bargaining are typical, but wondering what others do.....what they feel about it.....and how the deal worked out for them........
ko