Chirply Raises $1.1 Million, Launches Redesign

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Is the potential to win 300 dollars and make 10 cents per sale competitive with other relatively easy ways designers can make money with their art? That's a 2.5% commission on a $4 greeting card!

CafePress Shops offers 10% commission and RedBubble lets the artist set their own markup over the base cost of the item. I'm sure there other similar stores out there, right? How does Chirply intend to compete?

Our up-front payment of $300 is more than most make with a 10% commission (cafe press & redbubble), and we plan to increase it over time as our sales numbers go up.

The community aspect of Chirply also drives more views and sales, versus the silo'd store aspect of the others you mentioned - where you are responsible for driving your own traffic.

In the end, we'll be a much better place for designers as our payments increase over time, and the level of exposure for not only your Chirply products, but also your portfolio.

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