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So far only SS has had a real success with subs and they are by far my highest earning site.

Despite the good results people claim with SS, I never joined them because I disagree with the subs model.  Microstock images are already too cheap to sell them even cheaper.

I've opted out from subs at StockXpert when they began to be significant.  I haven't had a single subs sale in IS yet, so they don't bother me (I have however opted out my best sellers).  They have been a bit of a problem in DT, but credit sales still prevail.  In 123RF is a bit more prevalent, but recent credit increase is making it still worthwhile.  Subs also don't affect me in FT.  They're almost all I have in CS and CanStockPhoto (but sales are almost inexistant for me there).

I would opt out from any place with subs, if I could (thanks StockXpert and IS for giving us that option) because, as I said, I don't agree with this model and the loss is insignificant.  I would not abandon however sites like DT because of the subs sales, as credit incomes are good, but I have stopped uploading to CS (long ago) and CanStockPhoto (six months ago, I think). 

Regards,
Adelaide

thanks for your input , ppl. good to know.
pixart, i just felt it was like "ouch!" when i read i had a sale at CS,
so i got all excited since it was the only site other than FT without any sales since i started 4 months ago, while everyone else i joined much later
are giving me sales.
then when i went in to see the sales, i was thinking, "wo! 2.50 ? 1.50?"
like StockXpert, DT, or BigStock, but when i looked , "50 cents", i felt like a mosquito had bit me,
dang! slap that mosquito 

still, CS is now ahead by 22 cents of IS now at the botton with28   
no, actually it's FT with nada 

btw, you can't opt out on subs for CS, can you?
pixart, madeliade, lisafx??
anyone???

I'm opted out everywhere the option is available (except IS).  Since opting out at StockXpert, I've actually had a strong increase in regular sales and earning.  And my two sub sales at IS have earned more than a credit sale.

SV does let you opt out.

You're right, and I knew that (I've opted out too), but I made a mistake when typing. Having my 13-yo nephew around is driving me nuts!   

Regards,
Adelaide

No. Here is the link to subscriptions :
http://www.istockphoto.com/my_uploads_subscription.php?

Same for me, SS is my best best Micro. Editorial sales are still my main income.

When it comes to getting 65c or 25c for a photo, what's the big deal? I'd rather sell the same picture six times for a quarter than sell it once for 65c. It's not like this is a high dollar difference once th photo is up RF cheap.

To someone who is new ,or desperate, or both, subs are great incentive.
But it can be deceptive too, as it gives you the false impression that they will eventually reach payout .
From the comments we get here and other sites' forums, we know that not true. That's where the money is made from starting your own microstock .