For Collectors

FAQs & articles for people wanting to buy art on Bluethumb

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28 articles in this collection
Written by Edward Hartley, Sheeraz Haider, Julian Casson and 3 others

Shipping & Returns

Free shipping

How much would it cost for shipping if I buy an artwork?

Written by Sheeraz Haider
Updated this week

How long will the delivery take?

What's the ETA on artwork delivery if I purchase now?

Written by Sheeraz Haider
Updated this week

Delivery timings overview

Delivery times | ETA | shipping times

Written by Sheeraz Haider
Updated this week

Can this be sent express?

Express shipping | ASAP delivery

Written by Sheeraz Haider
Updated this week

Can I order now and request delivery on or after a certain date?

How to request a specific date / day for your artwork delivery?

Written by Sheeraz Haider
Updated this week

Can I have my purchase delivered to a PO Box address?

Alternatives for shipping your new art to a post office box

Written by Sarah Hughes
Updated over a week ago

International Artwork Shipping

All about shipping art overseas with Bluethumb

Written by Sheeraz Haider
Updated over a week ago

Can I return an artwork?

Bluethumb offers free returns. Here's how to return an artwork

Written by Sarah Hughes
Updated over a week ago

Before you Buy

Do you sell gift vouchers?

How to buy Bluethumb credit or vouchers for a friend or family

Written by Edward Hartley
Updated over a week ago

What does Ready To Hang mean?

What's the difference between Requires Framing, Ready To Hang and Framed?

Written by Julian Casson
Updated over a week ago

How is framing handled by Bluethumb?

What's the process of stretching and framing when orders via Bluethumb?

Written by Sheeraz Haider
Updated over a week ago

Can I get a custom piece made?

The artwork you love is sold? Here's how to commission an artist for a custom piece work on Bluethumb.

Written by Sheeraz Haider
Updated over a week ago

What happens if an artwork is damaged in transit?

Are the artworks insured in transit? What are my options as a collector if my artwork is delivered damaged?

Written by Sheeraz Haider
Updated over a week ago

I have multiple gift vouchers. How do I use them in one order?

How to combine multiple gift vouchers towards one order on Bluethumb?

Written by Sarah Hughes
Updated over a week ago

What does it mean if a piece is marked as 'Enquire Now'?

Article to explain when to use Bluethumb's 'Enquire Now' option

Written by Sheeraz Haider
Updated over a week ago

I want to buy an artwork that has already sold

How to find similar art if your favourite has sold

Written by Sarah Hughes
Updated over a week ago

How To Use Bluethumb

All About Wishlists

Create your own mini curation & share with friends

Written by Julian Casson
Updated this week

How to search for artworks online on Bluethumb?

How to narrow your search to buy art online on Bluethumb?

Written by Kate Revill
Updated this week

All About Art

Bluethumb Blog

Your one-stop-shop to learn about Australian art & artists

Written by Julian Casson
Updated this week

What should I know about building an art collection?

How to start your personal art collection buying online with Bluethumb

Written by Melissa Cooper
Updated this week

How to access photographs on Bluethumb?

Bluethumb photography is now merged with the main Bluethumb site. Here's how to navigate!

Written by Sheeraz Haider
Updated over a week ago

What's the difference between acrylics and oils?

A quick overview of using oil paint vs acrylic paint

Written by Sarah Hughes
Updated over a week ago

Payment Plan (Layby)

Do you have any payment plans?

How to buy art using layby with Art Money

Written by Sheeraz Haider
Updated yesterday

How do I create an account with ArtMoney?

Instruction for creating a new account with ArtMoney (payment plan)

Written by Sheeraz Haider
Updated yesterday

How do I create an account with Afterpay?

Instruction for setting up a new Afterpay account (payment plan)

Written by Julian Casson
Updated over a week ago

How do I use Art Money to buy artworks on layby or payment plan?

Instructions for buying art with ArtMoney on Bluethumb

Written by Sheeraz Haider
Updated yesterday

Once your artwork arrives

How should I hang my artwork?

Tips for how to hang art on your wall

Written by Melissa Cooper
Updated over a week ago

GST

Does the sale of art on Bluethumb include GST?

An overview of buying art on and GST

Written by Sheeraz Haider
Updated over a week ago