Also, Artfire has LOCKED the $12/month Verified account rate for as long as your current or NEW ArtFire account is active. This means that when the monthly price goes up for new members, yours NEVER will.
I’ve been a pretty big fan of Artfire from the beginning.Why you ask?
1. The search functionality works well
2. My items appear in search based on the search criteria, not when an item was added to the database
3. The Admin team is accessible, listens, apoligizes for mistakes, and is focused on the things that matter to its selling base
4. I can customize my Studio look and feel, not only with my banner, but colors, links, layout, etc. Very cool
5. The traffic numbers for the site have steadily increased over the last year
6. No listing fees and no final fees due when my items sell
The Artfire president was kind enough to contribute an interview to my blog a while back too, if you are interested in reading it. Also, you can see how Artfire ranks against other sites to sell handmade.
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What a great deal!
I just love Artfire- I’m especially impressed at how helpful the Admin are! I’ve asked questions on both the forums and through email, and always get a speedy, helpful answer. It’s so nice! I even got a “congrats” from whoever runs their Twitter account when I posted about my first sale there.
I just wish I knew 12 people who wanted to join so I could get that free ride. I could really use an unlimited free account. I’m so terrified that I won’t be able to pay the $12 a month after a while (since I have no income) and lose my access to the guilds and my ability to list all my items.