MicrostockGroup

I've just noticed that there are now over 26K images from Corbis on Fotolia, priced from 25 credits for XS, rising to 655 credits for XXL and 930 credits for an EL. Here's the portfolio;

http://en.fotolia.com/p/200993946

I really don't see the point in starting a microstock agency and then filling it with images that are way beyond the price bracket of your main product especially when there is no discernible difference in quality. It's like trying to sell Aston Martins alongside Skodas. What's worse is that FT have acknowledged the price-sensitivity of their customer base on several occasions of late.

Talk about playing straight into Shutterstock's hands. They'll be the only microstock agency left soon the way things are going.

I do find it slightly curious that FT have entered into an arrangement with Corbis though. Could they be lining up to join forces or a sale to Corbis? Could it have already happened on the QT?

They are there for a long time already. They are part of Fotolia Infinity collection which is for their premium content (seems to be analog for both Vetta and Getty RF)

Yes, I've sorted them by date and seen that. I've also sorted them by downloads and they're not exactly flying off the shelves.

How do you get images into the Infinite collection? Do you have to be invited?