Listing

Below is a set of terms, fees, and other information to help you learn what is needed in order for us to help set up your page. Please read carefully, and you may contact us if you have additional questions.

Please note that in the next few months the information below will have changed or been deleted altogether. Fees for listing will be nothing like what's noted below, but there will be a small percentage taken from sales--this site will function like most e-commerce sites you see. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. We look forward to your listing here soon!

Terms:	1. Items must be personally hand-crafted by the artist (no pre-made or "store-bought" items allowed). 2. Artist my use the website domain name on their personal business cards or on any other form of marketing materials they use. 3. Any jewelry artist nation-wide may use this site! (The goal is to help you sell your jewelry either on-line or at least have a catalog where you can refer customers.)
Pics	Please send good clear JPG files, 300 X 300 pixels and email to groovydesigns@comcast.net Along with pic name, include the following information: description of item and materials; size; price. Please make sure you link the pic name and associated information in your correspondence so that we can place correct information with the appropriate pic! (Artists in the local Nashville area can set up an appointment to have their pics photographed, if they do not have access to a digital camera.)
Artist Information:	1. For setting up your site, we need the following information for our records: Personal name, Business Name, Address, Telephone number, Email address. Please contact us if you wish to have a credit card on file for facilitating payment. 2. For your web page we need the following : Brief artist bio, Pay Pal email address (if applicable), customer contact information (include phone number to be listed, address where customers send payment, email address.) Please include any disclaimer information and any return policies you wish to disclose
Fees:	There is an initial set-up fee of $5, and $2 a listing thereafter. Payments can be sent via PayPal to the following address: stardustdesigns@comcast.net Otherwise you can see Contact information and call to discuss other payment methods.
Payment:	Payment must be made prior to page creation and item listing. You can continue to submit items for listing up to the last 30 days before your term ends. At this time you must renew for another 6 months. (It is recommended that a credit card be kept on file with site administrator for ease in payment. All personal information will be kept private and secure.) You may also pay via PayPal as noted above.
Time Frames:	Listings will be shown for 6 months, after which time, listing fees must be paid again to remain on the site. Failure to pay will result in the artist's page being removed, and another set-up fee along with listing fees will be incurred if there is a wish to be re-instated on the site. Your 6 month time frame starts when we have listed all your items. You will be notified 30 days prior to your term ending. If you have not approved and paid the fees to remain another 6 months, your page will be removed.
What You Get:	Pics of your items, associated descriptions and price. A brief artist's bio and customer contact information, as well as any disclaimer information you wish to tell customers. We do the work of formatting and presenting your products and information. We maintain the website. You also get to keep all your profits you make from your sales!
What You Don't Get:	You don't get all the hassle of trying to obtain a domain name, find a hosting service, learn how to create a website, and upload your information. You don't get a percentage charge for each sale you make--you keep that. We just get paid for listing.
Disclaimer:	Each artist is responsible for their transactions and any disputes that may arise. It is recommended that the artist set up a Pay Pal account to encourage easier transactions. My Groovy Designs does not take any percentage of your sales!
Marketing Tips:	Marketing your site is very important, and it is wise to put it on all your business information, such as your business cards, brochures, catalogs, or anything that you give to customers. Always be referring customers to your site, and if you wish, you can even submit your URL to the search engines yourself. (Example artist URL: http://www.mygroovydesigns.com/artistname.htm). If you wish to advertise your site in other venues in your area, you can use your web page as a reference.