artnet.com
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Appraisers, insurers, galleries, and serious collectors buy the Artnet Price Database for auction records.
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Appraisers, insurers, galleries, and serious collectors buy the Artnet Price Database for auction records.
Good fit for buyers and designers seeking affordable original art, especially via the trade program.
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| Verdict | Depends | Depends |
| Best for | Appraisers and insurers | Buyers seeking affordable original art |
| Who it's not for | Casual buyers who just browse prices | Artists needing predictable income . margins reportedly squeezed |
| Privacy | No known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.11 | No known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed. |
| Support quality | 1.9/5 Trustpilot cites poor service | 2.2/5 PissedConsumer; payout and phishing issues. |
| Public sentiment | Trustpilot reviewers rate artnet 1.9/5 Poor, while collectors debate whether a subscription alone covers their research needs.¹ | Reviews are split: buyers often praise the art selection while artists and some buyers complain about commissions, payouts, and support.12 |
| Biggest gotcha | Trustpilot reviewers rate customer service Poor at 1.9/5¹ | Commission is deducted per sale; exact rates not stated in reviewed sources . model your margin first.15 |