ONE STOP SHOPPING- for all your art shipping needs!
March 13th, 2009
At Fine Art Shipping we broker art shipments to or from virtually any location worldwide. And because we book frequently and often in bulk with carriers, we keep our prices competitive — sometimes less than what you would pay for the same service if you booked independently.
You:
– Save staff time and hence $$
– Fill out one form online, or send one email
– Receive an estimate reflecting the best combination of pricing and schedule to suit your needs
– Deal with one person in our office from soup to nuts
– Multi stop exhibitions also booked this simply
– Pay one invoice even for services performed in multiple locations by multiple providers
– Don’t require a staffer experienced with shipping to arrange for even complicated projects – we’ll help!
We:
– Survey qualified carriers who serve the requested route or region
– Maintain a roster of fine art services providers worldwide, and know their track record and strong suits
– Have ongoing relationships with carriers resulting in best pricing and attentive service
– Obtain bids from subcontractors as needed
– Contact artists, studios or institutions to obtain information as needed for the estimate
– Submit one comprehensive estimate to you detailing all aspects of a project
– Prepare all paperwork including international documents, and arrange for customs clearances
– Contact all venues and handle all aspects of multi stop tours and exhibitions
– Maintain records of past shipments for 7 years in case proof of shipping documents are needed for tax or other purposes
So if you’re feeling a little bit broker (sorry, but who isn’t?) give us a call and see if we can’t turn “broker” into a positive concept!
Betsy Dorfman
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