For Collectors

FAQs & articles for people wanting to buy art on Bluethumb

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27 articles in this collection
Written by Sheeraz Haider, Julian Casson, Grace Wye and 5 others

Shipping & Returns

Free shipping

Bluethumb offers free shipping Australia wide, fully insured and express delivery.

Written by Kate Revill
Updated over a week ago

Can this be sent express?

Express shipping | ASAP delivery

Written by Rachel Fisher
Updated this week

How long will the delivery take?

Delivery times | ETA | shipping times

Written by Rachel Fisher
Updated over a week ago

How is framing handled by Bluethumb?

What's the process for stretching or framing artworks with Bluethumb?

Written by Amélia Davis
Updated over a week ago

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 Grace Wye
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 Stephen Tschaepe
Updated over a week ago

Do you ship artworks overseas (out of Australia)?

All about Bluethumb's secure and express international shipping

Written by Amélia Davis
Updated over a week ago

Can I return an artwork?

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

Written by Amélia Davis
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 Rachel Fisher
Updated this week

Before you Buy

How to search for artworks online on Bluethumb?

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

Written by Kate Revill
Updated over a week ago

Bluethumb Frames | All you need to know

More about Bluethumb's hand-made tassie oak frames.

Written by Grace Wye
Updated this week

Do you sell gift vouchers?

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

Written by Eden Wellings
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

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 Amélia Davis
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 Eden Wellings
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 Amélia Davis
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 Amélia Davis
Updated this week

All About Wishlists

Create your own mini curation & share with friends

Written by Eden Wellings
Updated over a week ago

Payment Plan (Layby)

Do you have any payment plans?

How to buy art in installments using Bluethumb layby and Art Money

Written by Rachel Fisher
Updated over a week ago

How do I create an account with ArtMoney?

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

Written by Rachel Fisher
Updated over a week ago

How do I create an account with Afterpay?

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

Written by Rachel Fisher
Updated over a week ago

Once your artwork arrives

How should I hang my artwork?

Tips for how to hang art on your wall

Written by Grace Wye
Updated over a week ago

All About Art

Bluethumb Blog

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

Written by Julian Casson
Updated over a week ago

What should I know about building an art collection?

How to start your personal art collection buying online with Bluethumb

Written by Amélia Davis
Updated over a week ago

How to access photographs on Bluethumb?

Bluethumb Photography has now merged with the main Bluethumb site. Here's how to navigate!

Written by Grace Wye
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 Grace Wye
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