Author Topic: how to be non-exclusive...for dummies (Read 20146 times)

travelstock · « **Reply #75 on:** March 31, 2009, 14:05 »

Just out of curiosity what did you end up deciding? Or is the decision not concluded yet?

stacey_newman · « **Reply #76 on:** March 31, 2009, 19:28 »

hi holgs - as was probably fairly obvious, I researched the heck out of exclusivity versus non-exclusivity. my decision was to remain an exclusive on iStock. there are many reasons, but the greatest reason is that I can't really imagine not being exclusive. I think iStock has an incredible collection of images, and despite my sales angst (which is still fairly acute), I believe things will improve after getting tons of invaluable advice, and after some very intense and helpful conversations with iStock admins.

I also believe that many iStockers go through a similar rite of passage. questioning exclusivity is like transitioning from teenagehood to adulthood.

I'm about to hit gold, looking forward to increased royalties and the new canister.

travelstock · « **Reply #77 on:** April 02, 2009, 11:15 »

Congratulations on the decision. I guess you were weighing up the reverse decision that many of us labor over in this forum. One of the difficulties of going down a particular path for an extended period of time is that it becomes more and more difficult to change direction mid-stream. I think in your position I'd have gone the same way.

I'm sure you'll do well now that you've settled the question!