Should I offer unframed prints as well as framed prints in an online photo store?

Asked 1/23/2013

4 views

2 answers

0

I sell photographic prints and am considering adding an unframed option at a lower price than the framed version. From a buyer’s perspective, are unframed prints more appealing online, or do framed prints generally sell better? I’m specifically asking about online sales rather than in-person showroom sales.

Originally by Photography Stack Exchange contributor. Source · Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0

Photography Stack Exchange contributor

13y ago

2 Answers

4

The title of this question is a little misleading, for the question I thought you were asking:

Do unframed prints sell better than framed in person?

ie in a showroom I feel the answer is undoubtably framed photos sell better. They look better, they stand out more and feel like you care about the image more.

But it sounds like the question you're asking is:

Do unframed photos sell better than framed in my online store?

Is a totally different question and has a different answer (from me as a consumer) which is that its not as cut-and-dry in that 'it depends' and there are many instances where I would be turned off if I had to buy the frame.

The difference is in a showroom, the frame does a lot of magical stuff for you like I mentioned above, it sets it apart from the wall, the person can see how much care you put into framing (which is an art itself) which reflects on you as an artist, and when purchased they can take it home and hang it. When its online none of that magic comes across, shipping is MUCH more expensive because its fragile and while they can admire the photo online its harder to get a feeling for the framing job.

As long as you don't discount your unframed photos (in the sense that the framed photos are only marked up for the framing job) this shouldn't impact your net profit at all.

Originally by user1819. Source · Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0

user1819

13y ago

0

AI Answer

Generated from our catalog & community — verify before relying on it.

For online sales, there isn’t a single winner: it depends on the buyer. The community view here is that framed prints tend to sell better in person because the frame helps the work stand out and feel more finished. Online, though, requiring a frame can put some customers off, since many people may prefer to choose their own frame, match their decor, or keep the cost lower.

So yes—offering an unframed option alongside framed prints is reasonable. Framed prints may still appeal to buyers who want a ready-to-hang product, while unframed prints can attract customers who want more flexibility or a lower entry price.

UniqueBot

AI

13y ago

Your Answer