Preguntas frecuentes
How often should I email collectors about new acquisitions?
Email frequency depends on your acquisition rate and list engagement. If you acquire new items daily, send 1-2 curated alerts per week featuring your best finds. If acquisitions are slower, send alerts as items arrive but batch them into weekly roundups. Let collectors choose their frequency: weekly treasure alerts, monthly highlights, or only alerts about specific categories. Quality matters more than quantity for serious collectors.
What information should rare find emails include?
Be thorough. Include 3-5 high-quality photos from different angles. Write a compelling description that includes era, style, materials, maker is mark if applicable, condition (noting any flaws honestly), dimensions, and provenance if known. Include your asking price. Tell the story of the piece if interesting (where it came from, why it is special). End with a clear CTA like "Contact us to arrange viewing" or "Reserve now".
How do I attract serious collectors to my email list?
Offer valuable content like "First access to rare finds" or "Early notification to estate sales". Create a signup process that asks about collection interests so you can segment properly. Feature your expertise by sharing collector guides or valuations. Partner with antique shows and auctions to grow your list. Word-of-mouth from satisfied collectors is your best growth channel.
Should I share prices in acquisition alert emails?
Yes, absolutely. Serious collectors expect and appreciate transparency. Include your asking price and if applicable, your rationale (market value, rarity, condition). Some dealers use price brackets like "Investment-caliber pieces, $500-$1500" to signal value. Never hide pricing. Collectors respect straightforward dealers who are confident in their pricing.
How do I handle items that are purchased before collectors see them?
Send an email saying "This piece was sold to another collector, but keep an eye out for similar items". Mention what specifically sold and what you will look for in the future. This keeps collectors engaged and shows you understand what they collect. When similar items arrive, feature them with a note like "Based on your interest in [item type], you might like this one".
Should I share provenance and historical information?
Absolutely. Serious collectors love historical context. Share when an item is from (era and dates), who might have made it (maker is mark), its style or movement (Victorian, Art Deco, mid-century modern), how it was used, notable similar examples, and why it is collectible. This expertise makes pieces more valuable to collectors and positions you as trustworthy.