Guide To Buying Art Online

Posted on September 19, 2020

The rise of digital channels and the rapid growth of e-commerce platforms over the last decade have caused people’s buying habits to change dramatically. Many people are now making a majority of their purchases online. This is especially apparent in the world of art where many art collectors, primarily the new art collectors, have turned to buying art online. This is largely a result of art businesses shifting to online and there are several sites that enable customers to browse various quality artworks from around the world right from the comfort of their own home.

It can be a seamless and rewarding process to purchase paintings, sculptures, and photography online, but it is crucial to identify the factors to ensure that buying art online is a positive experience. The factors are to confirm the legitimacy of the website or platform, the authenticity of the work and more. Read on for some tips for buying art online.

So you have come across a piece of art online, want to purchase it, but are unsure how or where to begin? Keep reading on to learn more.

Why Buy Art Online?

By purchasing a beautiful work of art online changes the entire experience of buying art. Buyers are able to easily engage with art with great ease and accessibility. Art galleries are now actively using online platforms to sell works of art and even major auction houses carry out online auctions weekly. Many art collectors have expressed how the ability to purchase works through these digital platforms has encouraged them to buy works by artists outside their country or region.

Tips for Buying Art Online

It is crucial to start searching on a trusted and reliable platform that sells legitimate works of art by recognized artists is the first step to buying art online. This is to prevent being scammed or stuck with art that you cannot return.

Do Your Research

Look into the reliability of the online seller or dealer who serves as the intermediary between the artist, gallery, and the client. Be absolutely certain that you are shopping on a genuine site and check out positive customer reviews and testimonials of that company to ensure that the website is legitimate before you make any purchases.

Credibility and Authenticity

All reliable and genuine online art platforms should sell works that come with a Certificate of Authenticity. This is a document that determines the artwork artist and date of creation, should accompany every work of art, whether or not it sells. It acts as a stamp of approval that verifies and proves that the work was indeed created by the artist. This certificate is needed should you plan on reselling the piece in the future.

Method of Payment

Just like purchasing items from other websites, you want to be certain that the method of payment is secure. Payment via credit or debit card is the safest. PayPal another trusted form.

Shipping

When you buy a piece of art you love, you would want it to be handled and shipped by professionals. Ideally, when you buy art online, you should take note of which professional shipping service will be used. For large art pieces, it is better to confirm what the arrangement will be and whether custom-made special crates are needed to protect the artwork during art transport. There are many shipping companies out there ready to carry out your international shipment and very often people often feel overwhelmed when trying to arrange shipping items internationally. Online shipping marketplace platforms such as Shiply can help. By just filling up a simple form, you can receive personalized quotes from international shipping companies directly into your mailbox. You can compare prices and message the shipping companies for details, all in one place.

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My TinaPay Online Experience

Posted on August 21, 2020

I’ve been meaning to try TinaPay Online after seeing a number of good reviews on Facebook about this bread delivery service. I finally got to order from them last Monday. We bought three of their best-selling products (Ube Cheese Pandesal, Double, Spanish Bread) and a lot of pandesal (10 packs to be exact). Well, we didn’t eat all 10 packs of pandesal; we shared half of them to the stay-in security and maintenance personnel in our condo.

Each bread pack (10 pieces/pack) is placed in a brown paper bag with sealed sticker and put in a small plastic bag that’s carefully tied to avoid contamination.

Ube Cheese Pandesal and Spanish Bread (Small)

The bread smelled good! That was my first impression after taking all the bread packs out of the plastic bags. First to be wiped out was the Ube Cheese Pandesal, followed by Double Cheese. Our pandesal is meant to last until the weekend, so we still have some left for tomorrow’s breakfast. A few pieces of Spanish bread are still in the fridge, too.

Their Ube Cheese Pandesal was good. It’s slightly sweet with a slice of cheese inside. All three of us liked this a lot! Each pack (10’s) costs Php100. The Spanish bread (10’s – Small Php60; Big Php100), on the other hand, has an adequate amount of margarine inside. I also like that customers have a choice of size when ordering this.

The sweet Double Cheese is bigger and quite filling. It’s called Double Cheese because there’s cheese outside and inside the bread. Double the cheese, double the fun! Eighty pesos for a pack of 10 Double Cheese bread is definitely worth it.

Pandesal is soft and buttery, and it’s not hollow inside, so you’ll get more pandesal goodness in every bite. Our Filipino breakfast during lockdown is not complete without pandesal. We usually pair our it with peanut butter, Reno liver spread, home-made tuna spread, or scrambled egg.

Verdict: I like their bread. It’s freshly baked and smells so good. It’s also quite affordable. They also have a wide selection of bread to choose from. The seller is accommodating and replies promptly to inquiries, too.

How to order: Send TinaPay Online a message on Facebook. They offer next-day delivery with two payment options: BPI and GCash.

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Enjoy Guilt-Free Eating with Mekeni’s Yogurt Hotdog and Gluten-Free Longanisa

Posted on August 4, 2020

My husband and son love hotdog, so this is always a staple food at home. They both like longanisa, too. While I want father and son to eat their favorite comfort food at home, I simply cannot yield to their request for these food items all the time as they are not healthy treats. Good thing Mekeni came up with healthier versions of these all-time Filipino favorites with their Mekeni GoLite and Mekeni Chicken Longanisa.

Compared to the usual hotdog or sausage, Mekeni GoLite has 25% less fat, zero trans-fat, and no artificial coloring. It also does not need to be pan-fried in oil. You can simply pour hot water into it, wait for three minutes, and enjoy it guilt-free.

Mekeni’s Chicken Longanisa, on the other hand, is gluten-free. And because its main ingredient is chicken meat, it definitely is the healthier version of our all-time favorite longanisa.

Mekeni Chicken Longanisa goes perfectly with garlic fried rice and egg or with a plain hotdog bun, while Mekeni GoLite provides a light, healthy snack anytime of the day.

Mekeni assures customers that these healthier alternatives are given the same attention to quality as their other products, ensuring that customers can enjoy the same taste that Mekeni products are known for.

Mekeni Chicken Longanisa is available in major supermarkets and wet markets grocery stores nationwide in 250g and 500g packs, while Mekeni GoLite is available in 500g packs in select specialty stores.

For the list of stores where to buy these products, send a message to Mekeni’s Facebook page. Those who want them delivered straight to their doorstep can also opt for delivery via Mekeni’s Home2Home delivery service, which can be accessed through the company’s official Facebook page, or Viber community Mekeni Home2Home Delivery.

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