In This Fulfillment Guide
- The "Blind Ship" Method: How we remain invisible to your customer.
- Platform Integration: Connecting Abbot Art directly to your Shopify or Etsy store.
- Quality Control: The critical human step that giant "Print-on-Demand" apps skip.
- Actionable: Steps to transition your studio to a hands-off logistics model.
How to Be Everywhere at Once
The biggest bottleneck for a growing artist is the post office. Every hour you spend bubble-wrapping a frame is an hour you aren't creating art. But you also can't trust your reputation to a generic, automated print-on-demand app that ships blurry prints in flimsy envelopes.
Abbot Art acts as your "Studio Extension." We provide White-Label Drop Shipping. This means we hold your digital files, print them on museum-quality paper, frame them to your specs, and ship them directly to your collector. Crucially, the return address says Your Studio Name, not Abbot Art. We are your ghost.
The Abbot Advantage vs. "POD" Apps
| Feature | Generic POD App (Printful/etc) | Abbot Art Trade Program |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Control | Automated/None | Human Inspection (White Glove) |
| Packaging | Cardboard Folder | Art-Specific Box + Corner Guards |
| Materials | Generic Poster Paper | Hahnemühle & Somerset Rag |
Actionable: Setting Up Your Workflow
Ready to stop packing boxes? Here is the setup process:
- File Intake: Upload your high-res Tiffs to our secure server. We check them for resolution and color profile (Adobe RGB 1998).
- The "Proofing" Phase: We strongly recommend ordering one small "Proof Print" for yourself to approve the color match.
- Branding: Send us your logo stickers, business cards, or Certificates of Authenticity (COA). We keep these on file and insert them into every package we ship for you.
- Integration: We can provide CSV order templates or connect via API for high-volume sellers.
Does the customer know it came from Abbot Art?
No. The shipping label lists YOUR name/business as the sender. The packing slip inside (if requested) is branded with your logo. There are no Abbot Art invoices or branding materials in the box.
What happens if a print is damaged in shipping?
We take full responsibility for shipping damages when using our carrier accounts. We will reprint and reship the replacement to your customer immediately at no cost to you, handling the insurance claim on our backend.
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