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Make more money from your art, help cure cancer.

Fight the Man!

As tech platforms like Etsy, Artsy, and eBay expand their reach and influence, they also escalate their fees, placing an overwhelming burden on small businesses and independent artists. Artists and businesses, who rely on these platforms for their livelihood, are initially drawn in by the low costs and the promise of exposure to a vast customer base. This allows artists and businesses to establish their presence and grow online. However, as the platforms gain momentum and power, they exploit their position to maximize their profits, leaving the little guy to bear the brunt of their actions. 

These platforms not only increase transaction fees but also impose listing fees, monthly subscription fees, and other hidden costs, all of which significantly eat into sellers' profits. For example, Etsy has been steadily raising its transaction fees, from 3.5% in 2018 to 6.5% today. Such fee hikes can be the difference between making a profit and barely breaking even for small businesses or artists who operate on narrow profit margins. This situation underscores the pressing need for fairer policies that safeguard the interests of the little guy.

As fees continue to rise, small businesses and independent artists are left with a difficult choice. They can either absorb the costs, further reducing their already slim profits, or pass the fees onto their customers by raising prices. However, increasing prices can make it even more challenging to compete with larger businesses that benefit from economies of scale. This is a particularly tough situation for artists, as pricing their work is already a complex task. 

As these platforms expand, the competition among sellers intensifies. This saturation makes it increasingly difficult for small businesses and artists to stand out. Many feel compelled to invest in advertising and promoted listings to maintain their visibility, further eating into their profits. Meanwhile, these platforms are reaping the benefits of increased competition. 

These rising fees and increased competition hit artists and craftspeople who sell unique, handmade goods particularly hard. Independent artists often have higher production costs and smaller profit margins, making them more vulnerable to fee increases and struggling to maintain their businesses in the face of such challenges.

cancerART stores are FREE and our payment processing is half of what others charge.

Keep More of Your Money!

the cancerART Difference

cancerART is a new platform dedicated to helping artists create sustainable online businesses. We recognize artists' challenges in the online marketplace and aim to provide a more supportive environment. By offering artists FREE stores and keeping payment gateway fees low, cancerART hopes to empower independent artists and allow them to build profitable online businesses. 

If we do a little math, and there WON'T be a test, we see if an artist sells five paintings for $10,000, cancerART puts more money in your pocket:

• Etsy: -$781
• eBay: -$910 
• Artsy: -$7,323

Figuring out our competitor's fees is like buying a used car - we're unsure, wondering if we've gotten everything correct after a full day of research. Our fees, on the other hand, are simple - your store is FREE. Your credit card processing fee when you make sales is 3%. We hope artists donate some of their savings to cancer research. Our founder is alive today thanks to drugs developed in the last ten years, but artist donations are voluntary and not a requirement. 

By allowing artists to give back to a worthy cause, cancerART creates a sense of community and purpose that goes beyond just selling art. This innovative model benefits both artists and the fight against cancer. Artists who donate a portion of their sales can feel good about positively impacting the world while keeping more of their hard-earned cash. At the same time, the platform's commitment to supporting cancer research helps raise awareness and funds for a critical cause that affects millions. 

As more artists join cancerART and the platform grows, it has the potential to significantly change the lives of artists and those affected by cancer. By providing a viable alternative to the increasingly competitive and expensive mainstream tech platforms, cancerART offers hope for independent artists seeking to build sustainable online businesses. Moreover, by harnessing the power of the creative community to contribute to cancer research, cancerART demonstrates that online marketplaces can be profitable and socially responsible.

In a world where tech giants often prioritize their interests over those of their users, cancerART is a platform that puts artists first and impact the world.