Are these worth listing?

[Emerald_Door]

I can't find anything similar, so I wanted to get an opinion.  Two framed prints with outside dimensions of about 8 1/2" x 10 1/2".  The signature is Robin Tatina.  There's not much about her on the internet, so I would have to sell these based on keywords. 

I'm just wondering if it's worth bothering, since the shipping weight would be three pounds, and they just might not be worth it.  Any opinions?  You won't offend me.  I didn't buy them.    

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They look like pink ribbons. I wonder if it was some sort of breast cancer thing? I think they're cool looking.

[Emerald_Door]

I don't think it's a breast cancer thing, although they're definitely supposed to look like pink ribbons.

[zoesam]

I would list those. I have been picking up more art & have been pleasantly surprised on some. Others haven't sold, but I think it's worth a shot, they are cool & framed in a lovely way, that is both harmonious & draws your attn. to the art, not the frame.

Looks like she's an art teacher in WV, but yes, info is scarce. I think you could certainly market them for BC. You could also try to find an email & talk to the artist, they are usually pretty good abt responding, if you can get an accurate email addy.

If you want to cut down on shipping, you can unframe them. I have done that, but be careful, b/c all framing jobs are not equal & if someone has done things incorrectly or glued stuff down, you could ruin the piece. In this case, I would not unframe, simply b/c the frames IMO add value. Usually I've unframed when the frame has issues or isn't harmonious with the piece.

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Keep in my - though you probably already have - that because they've got glass frames, you should double box them, which of course will add to the weight.

They really are nicely done.

[zoesam]

Do you normally double box artwork All4? It's a good idea & I do double box glassware & ceramic/pottery, but I don't on art work. I just put a piece of corrugated atop the glass, actually all the way around, so I guess it is double boxing of sorts as it def adds some weight, but not nearly as much as full double boxing.

I'm just curious, as i had never thought to double box. 

[thekloset]

looks like something you'd see in a little girls girly ballet themed bedroom.

i'd list them. and i'd list them together as a lot.

and I wouldn't unframe them...i'd leave them as is (as long as the frames actually DO match). i'd also see if they can both fit in either a RRA long box with packaging--I don't know the dimensions of that box, but it might be close.

i'd use keywords like pink ballerinas, ballet, ribbons and maybe freeform figures. and framed.

and i'd do it fast before February free listings end

[Emerald_Door]

Thanks, everyone! I'll list them.

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Feb 25, 2016 22:42:08 GMT zoesam said:

Do you normally double box artwork All4? It's a good idea & I do double box glassware & ceramic/pottery, but I don't on art work. I just put a piece of corrugated atop the glass, actually all the way around, so I guess it is double boxing of sorts as it def adds some weight, but not nearly as much as full double boxing.

I'm just curious, as i had never thought to double box. 

Not that I sell much glassware or pottery - I used to sell more of it a few years ago when I was selling off items from my mother's estate - but anything breakable I was always taught to double box. I do it 99% of the time. Plate glass (which is generally the glass in frames) is the thinnest glass, so IMO, very fragile. I would use two USPS Priority boxes - the ones you would ship clothing in.  Get two that are one size apart, the smaller one will fit easily into the larger one.

[zoesam]

Interesting, thanks Ahrn. I didn't know it was the thinnest glass, but it makes sense.