Read Terms and Conditions for 2016 Art Auction HERE
GENERAL QUESTIONS
When does the SALE
start?
The sale will commence 8pm Tuesday 22 November and will run
for THREE DAYS, ending 8pm Friday 25 November. All times are AEDST – Australian
Eastern Daylight Savings Time (Sydney time). There will be a week of pre-sale
viewing from Sunday 20 November right up until auction commencement on
Tuesday 22 November.
Where will the
artwork be available for sale?
On the 52-Week Illustration Challenge Wall—with images
grouped into albums.
What can I sell?
Artwork that has both been created for the 52-Week
Illustration Challenge and has already been posted to the Wall. Other artworks
and upcoming artworks are not eligible. You can sell either original art (which
will command a higher price) or quality prints. ‘Original’ or ‘print’ must be
stated in the listing. Please also note if the print is giclée or on archival
paper.
Who can buy?
This auction is open to anyone, worldwide, to both sell and
buy. It is, however, at the discretion of the seller if they are willing to
post their work overseas. They will state this in their listing.
How does the auction
work?
The auction runs for three days and people can bid by
leaving a comment on your artwork. The winner is the final bid standing at 8pm (Sydney
time) on Tuesday 22 November. The Seller and Buyer are responsible for messaging
each other to work out payment and postage.
What currency is the
SALE listed in?
All prices are listed in Australian dollars (AU$).
Does it cost anything
to sell?
Yes—a small fee. Details in the Seller section. No commission is taken on sales.
How can I find out
the postage of the artwork?
If the postage isn’t listed by the Seller, send them a
message with your postcode (Australian) or country and they can let you know.
Buyer pays postage.
What if there are
problems with a sale?
We regret we are unable to mediate at any time—the sale,
purchase, posting and receipt of these artworks are the responsibility of the
Seller and Buyer. Buyers—please don’t bid on an artwork unless you intend to
buy. If you are having problems paying, please communicate with the Seller. The
Seller can reserve the right to offer the item to the second highest bidder if
the Buyer is not in touch within three days of the sale.
SELLER QUESTIONS:
When do I have to
send my artwork photo and description?
All jpegs and item description must be emailed by midnight Friday 18 November. Please email Nicky with description details—
52weekchallenge(AT)nickyjohnston(DOT)com(DOT)au—and
make payment to PayPal to same email address at
THE SAME TIME. Please send artwork in one batch—additions cannot be
accepted later.
See the Art Auction post for info on how to do this.
What does it cost to
list artwork for sale?
We charge a small fee for this sale, to help cover the time
we put into running this, and we will not take commission from any sales. We most happily run the Challenge voluntarily, and
will only charge small fees for our time when members are able to benefit
financially from an event. We only accept Paypal.
Listing Fee:
$10 – to list 1 - 3 artworks
$2 per artwork thereafter
To be paid to PayPal account: 52weekchallenge@nickyjohnston.com.au
Can I sell prints?
You can sell both originals and prints, so long as the
prints are of good quality. Please state if they are giclée prints or limited
edition or on archival paper, etc, in your listing. You can only sell one print per listing for the auction, but if other buyers express interest in buying a print of your image, you can sort this out privately after the auction ends.
Do I need to take a new
photo of my illustration?
No, you can use the photo that you uploaded on the Challenge wall. Just
make sure it’s lightened and cropped and looks attractive!
Can I sell artwork that
wasn’t done for the Challenge?
No. This sale is ONLY for artwork created for the Challenge themes 2014,
2015 or 2016 (including bonus themes) and already posted to the Wall.
How do I work out the
postage costs?
You will need to know the size and weight dimensions of the
envelope or tube you plan to use. Remember that all items must be sent in a way
that will not damage the artwork, so you should also factor in the weight of
strong card.
Add the relevant information about your parcel and it will
give you postage options.
A large letter maximum size:
Length 360mm
Width 260mm
Thickness 20mm
Weight: less than 500gm
Anywhere in Australia $3.50
Buyer is to pay for postage. We highly recommend registered post for tracking
purposes. Artworks are to be sold and posted UNFRAMED. Matting is optional.
PLEASE send the artwork within a week of receiving payment.
How do I know when my
item has SOLD?
You will be responsible for
following your own sales on the Challenge Community Facebook Page. Once a buyer
has placed a bid in the comments field, you will need to contact the highest
bidder to notify them of the sale.
If there was
a bidding war close to auction end, you should ensure the final bid was
posted ON OR BEFORE 8pm, AEDST, on Tuesday 22 November. Comments posted at
8.01pm are not eligible. To see what time comments are posted, hover your mouse
over the winning bidder’s comment, specifically over the time they posted (eg:
2 mins, 4 mins, etc) and check that the bid was posted before auction end.
Please note: this will only work on a PC; if you do not have a PC, ask a friend
or admin to check for you.
You will then
be required to private message the buyer and sort out payment options (whatever
suits you both) and artwork delivery. If the buyer fails to respond within
three days of the sale, you may offer the artwork to the next highest bidder.
Challenge
admin will not be responsible for purchasing transactions or postal issues, and
cannot act as an intermediary at any time.
When do I send my
artwork to the buyer?
You can send your artwork once payment has been received. Please do this as
soon as possible, and at the latest within one week of receiving payment.
Remember, it may be wanted for a Christmas gift!
How will I get paid?
You can discuss best options with the buyer. We recommend either bank transfer (if
in Australia) or using a Paypal account. (There may be nominal fees associated
with receiving a PayPal payment, however the payment is instant and can convert
international currencies.)
What if my artwork
doesn’t sell?
You don’t have to organise anything. If you are worried that the artwork won’t
receive any bids and you are willing to lower the price during the auction
process, do be in touch with admin and we can do that for you. We do, however,
strongly recommend that you have a start price close to the amount you’d like
to receive.
What if someone wins the artwork and then decides they don’t want it,
or what if I never hear from them at all?
Give your buyer three days to be
in touch. If they fail, you can offer it to the next highest bidder. Be sure to
message/leave comments for the person to let them know before doing this.
Remember
that messages can sometimes go to another folder on Facebook and the Buyer may
not see it, so in that case, leave a comment on your post, tagging them. On
that note, be sure to check your Other message folders, too.
If someone decides they no longer
want the work, you can also offer it to next highest bidder.
Please note that no listing fees
can be refunded if the item doesn’t sell.
Will I get my listing
fee back if the item doesn’t sell?
No. This fee covers the considerable preparation, administration and time spent
organising and listing your item.
Can I add some
artwork after the due date?
No. All artworks to be listed in the ART SALE must be received by Friday 18 November.
Can I withdraw the
artwork from the SALE? (if it has been sold elsewhere)
No. This artwork needs to be available for the length of the sale. Please don’t
list it elsewhere. If you have a legitimate reason for wanting to withdraw the
artwork, please be in touch with admin, but remember no listing fees will be
refunded.
BUYER QUESTIONS:
When can I start
bidding?
Shopping will start at 8pm Tuesday 22 November. We will post START
SHOPPING on the Challenge Facebook Page and Challenge Wall to remind everyone
that the sale has begun. Make a note of the end time so you don’t miss out—8pm Tuesday 22 November, Australian Eastern Daylight Savings Time.
I want an artwork. What do I do?
Place your highest bid in the comments. You are welcome to place more than one
bid on any item, or increase your current bid, right up until the end of the
auction at 8pm on Monday 21 November.
How do I know if I’ve won?
If you are the highest bidder at
auction end, you will be the successful buyer of the artwork. Once the auction
has finished, the buyer will private message you via Facebook, or you can begin
communication. YOU MUST ENSURE YOUR WINNING BID IS ENTERED BEFORE AUCTION END, 8pm Friday 25 November, AEDST. Bids placed 8.01pm and after are void.
Buyers should respond to their Seller
within three days of auction end. If they fail to be in touch at all within this
time, the Seller has the right to offer it to the next highest bidder.
What if I win the artwork and then decide I don’t want it?
We suggest bidding carefully, as
this will be a huge disappointment to any seller. If you genuinely can no
longer buy the item, be in touch with your seller ASAP to let them know. Buyers
should be in touch with their seller within three days of auction end. If they
fail to be in touch at all within this time, the seller has the right to offer
it to the next highest bidder.
How do I know how
much postage will be?
If the postage charges are not listed in the artwork details, contact the
seller PRIOR to the sale to confirm what the postage will be. International
postage will vary greatly depending on weight and size of artwork as well as
country of destination.
Postage costs will be paid for by the Buyer.
How do I pay for the
artwork?
All prices will be listed in AU$. Buyer and Seller will need to agree on method
of payment.
What if my parcel is
lost?
We highly recommend that you pay for registered post for tracking and signing
of the parcel. We regret that Challenge admin cannot be responsible for missing
artwork, and cannot act as intermediaries at any time.
DISCLAIMER
The 52-Week Illustration Challenge takes no responsibility
for the sale, purchase, postage or use of artwork sold during this auction.
Responsibility for all aspects of this sale remain with the Seller and Buyer.
We cannot be held responsible for artwork going missing—this remains with the
Seller. We regret we are unable to mediate at any time.
