John
We are in the process of doing this for a similar number of items, mainly exhibition catalogues and postcards. We decided we wouldn't accept payments online but would provide information about the items for sale and an online form for orders. Once an order comes in we email the buyer to say how much it will be and ask them to send a cheque or to phone us to pay by credit card then we dispatch their order.
Not Amazon.co.uk but a simple (and very cheap) way to promote our exhibition catalogues online on our own website.
Linda Ellis
Wolverhampton Arts and Museums
www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk
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From: Museums Computer Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of John Williams (NMC)
Sent: 19 December 2007 08:50
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Subject: Online Shopping - Any suggestions for suppliers ?
My colleagues in the Museum are considering a pilot online shop to make the Museum's retail products more available. Currently they informally accept orders over the telephone but want to provide a more formal system that will be available outside shop hours.
Initially they are proposing offering around 20-25 products.
I'd appreciate any comments anyone might have about the best way to approach this and also - off list if it would be more appropriate - suggestions of any suppliers who you think might be able to offer a good service.
Regards,
John
John WIlliams
Pennaeth TG/Head of IT
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales
Parc Cathays / Cathays Park
CAERDYDD / CARDIFF
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