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Oil Painting Frequently Asked Questions |
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 What are oil painting reproductions?
| Oil
painting reproductions are hand made recreations of original paintings.
The originals are made by well-known and respected artists such as Van
Gogh, Monet, Picasso and many more. Reproductions allow you to own a
replica of a masterpiece that only the very rich could afford. Many of
the originals could only be found in world famous art museums. A
reproduction is your chance of owning magnificent art at an affordable
price. |
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 What is the difference between your oil paintings and the prints I see everywhere else?
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prints that you can find on many sites on the Internet and in many
stores are just printed images of original paintings. The oil paintings
on overstockArt are actual hand-made reproductions. These paintings are
made by talented artists who replicate works of art made by some of the
world’s greatest masters. This is your opportunity to own a hand-made
masterpiece. |
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Are the oil paintings made by a computer or are they hand made?
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oil paintings on this website are entirely hand made. They are not
machine generated. Individual artists make these paintings. Brush stroke
by brush stroke these artists duplicate masterpieces that belong in
some of the worlds greatest museums. |
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Does the reproduction look exactly like the original?
| At
overstockArt.com the reproductions are made by hand. We examine the works
that we acquire very carefully. We make sure that our reproductions
contain the same brushstrokes and techniques used by the original
artist. However, since the paintings are made by hand and are not
computer generated there is always a slight variation between the
reproduction and the original. |
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Does the reproduction look exactly like the picture on this web page?
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pictures on this website are of the paintings that we own. However, you
must take into account that the view of your computer screen can cause a
slight distortion of the colors. Also when we receive more than one
unit of the same painting there is always a small difference between
each of them. The oil paintings on overstockArt.com are hand made and
therefore some variation is always a possibility. |
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Why would I buy a reproduction?
| Reproductions
are an opportunity for the general public to actually see and even own
some of the otherwise unaffordable and often safely stored away art
masterpieces. Whether it is a Monet in your living room that helps to
educate and expose your children to art, or it is a Van Gogh in your
office's reception area, these hand painted masterpieces will not only
draw great attention, but they will add sophistication to your walls and
rooms. |
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Why are your prices so low?
| overstockArt.com
specializes in providing low cost, hand painted oil paintings. We have
an unmatched ability to purchase paintings at a low price and instead of
increasing our profit we transfer the savings to our customers. Buying
from overstockArt.com gives you the opportunity to purchase oil paintings at
the wholesale price. |
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If I order a painting with a frame would I get the painting framed and ready to hang on my wall?
| YES.
When you order both a frame and a painting we stretch your painting on
stretcher bars. Then we frame the painting and put all the necessary
hardware for you to hang your painting on your wall. |
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Can I order my painting unframed?
| Yes
you can. It is your choice if you would like overstockArt.com to frame your
painting or if you would like to order an unframed painting. If you just
order a painting without the frame we would roll the canvas and ship it
to you in a tube. You would save about $40 to $80 buying your painting
framed with us when compared to having your local frame shop frame it. |
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What does free stretching mean?
| In
order to have your painting framed it first has to be stretched across
stretcher bars. If you purchase your painting along with a frame,
overstockArt.com will stretch the painting for free. Your local frame shop
will charge you anywhere from $20 to $40 to stretch the oil painting you
just bought. |
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How long will I have to wait for my painting?
| Your
painting usually gets shipped to you within 24 hours (on weekdays). If
you choose FedEx Ground as your shipping method, it will arrive within 3
to 5 business days. For custom art and custom size orders time of creation varies, but should be ready by 8 weeks time. |
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What precautions are taken to ship the painting safely to the customer?
| Due
to the caliber of the product, we take extra care to ship it to you
safely. If you choose to frame your painting, it is packaged in bubble
wrap and shipped in a double wall box. If you choose not to frame your
painting, it is shipped rolled inside a FedEx tube. |
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How much are the shipping charges?
| Shipping
is FREE in the continental U.S. if you choose FedEx Ground as your
shipping option. Other shipping options are FedEx 2 Day and FedEx
Overnight and those charges are displayed when you check out.
International orders are subject to additional shipping charges. |
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What is your Return Policy?
| overstockArt.com has a 45-Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied with your art you are welcome to return it for a full refund of the purchase price (refund does not include shipping, if applicable). We even pay for the shipping back to us for returns made in the continental United States. The above return policy does not apply to customized orders. There are no returns for special and custom sized orders. This includes down payments and any other fees made at the beginning of the special order process. |
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What is your custom art process?
| We provide you an email quote for custom sizes of current items and custom art of special images you upload to us. These hand painted items take 8 weeks with the artist to complete before they are added with the next painting shipment to our facilities. Custom size and art orders require a down payment of half up font for the artist to start work (this is non-refundable) the second half of your total will not be required until the painting is ready to be shipped from us to you. For custom art orders we provide you with an image to approve making you part of the quality control process. That way if you feel something with your painting needs to be addressed it can be done while still with the artist. Custom size and custom art orders can not be returned or exchanged.
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How to Make a Return or Exchange?
| It's easy to send us back your return or exchange. Just locate the return info that came in your original package and follow the steps below.
Repack the paintings in the original packaging.Give us a call during normal business hours (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM CST):
1-866-686-1888 and we will arrange an RMA number for you to place on the
front of the box.
For returns, fill out the return information on the front of
your invoice. For exchanges, fill out the front portion as well, as the
exchange information on the back.
overstockArt.com will provide customers the steps to follow for
printing and placing their return label on the original packaging so
your shipment back to us is FREE.
Send the items back no later then 45 days from the date of purchase shown on the invoice.
Credit or exchange will be given when the package arrives at overstockArt.com facilities. |
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Do you charge sales tax?
| Only Kansas residents are charged a 7.3% sales tax. |
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Is ordering online safe?
| In
today's commerce, online shopping is becoming more and more popular. In
this climate, it is highly important that you, the shopper, will receive
the up-most payment security. That is why our web site uses Secure
Sockets Layer (SSL) technology to encrypt your payment information that
you send over the Internet. Upon entering your Checkout section, your
browser will display the icon of a locked padlock at the bottom of the
screen. This is a safety mark to let you know that your payment
information will be kept secured. If you still prefer not to order
securely online, you may always send us your credit card information, a
personal check, or money order through the postal mail. We also have a
Toll-Free 1-866-686-1888 order line! |
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Do you sell worldwide?
| Yes, we accept international orders. However, additional shipping charges may be required. |
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Will I be billed duties and taxes?
| You
may be required to pay duties and taxes to claim your package, depending
on your local customs office. overstockArt.com has no control over
this, and has no way of determining what your duties and taxes may
amount to. We encourage you to contact your local postal service or
customs bureau for more specific information, as overstockArt.com is in no
part responsible for any of these charges. |
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Can I purchase by phone?
| Yes,
you can order by phone. Pick the painting and frame of your choice and
call an overstockArt.com representative at 1-866-686-1888. Our
representative will be happy to take your order. |
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How do I place an order?
| Ordering
from overstockArt.com is fast, safe, and convenient. Simply place the oil
painting and frame you wish to order in your electronic shopping cart by
clicking on the “ORDER” button located beneath the product description.
When you're ready to order or want to modify your shopping cart, just
click the “SHOW ORDER” button located on the bottom left side of almost
every page. Then enter your address information and click “CONTINUE”.
Choose one of the 6 available payment options: Visa, MasterCard, Diners
Club, Discover, American Express, or Paypal. You can also call our toll
free ordering line at 1-866-686-1888. Detailed instructions can be found
on the ordering pages themselves. |
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By what date must an order be placed for paintings to be received by Christmas?
| Standard Ground Shipping: Monday 12/20 @ 12:00 PM (CST)
2-Day Shipping: Wednesday 12/22 @ 12:00 PM (CST)
Overnight Shipping: Thursday 12/23 @ 12:00 PM (CST) |
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Are you affiliated in any way with Overstock.com?
| www.overstockArt.com is not affiliated in any way whatsoever with Overstock.com, Inc. or with www.overstock.com. |
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Can I read product reviews about overstockArt.com?
| If
you would like to read product reviews about our oil paintings, you will
find a star system on each product page depicting how many reviews and
stars the painting has received on average from our customers. |
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