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Silly Shutterstock. They will soon learn like Istock did that this business model is unsustainable.

Wow, I didn't know that was possible, I certainly never got less than I was supposed to, no matter what the type of purchase was (OD, EL...). I just hope they don't give in these kind of discounts we often see at IS. Well it would make sense to promote a new product for a month or so, so that buyers notice it and start using it and more importantly, that they get a larger customer base, take more market share, especially from established credit based agencies. I'd sure like to start getting those at the pace I'm getting OD's, My earnings would increase over 50% in that case (for most months anyway, if I get a lot of ELs it wouldn't make such a big difference procentually)

Graduated increase in royalties based on sales. Soon everyone will be at the 30% mark, which will be unsustainable. It was a joke.

I hope soon there'll be a 35% level:). I still have to get to the 30% first, but the way sales are going (for a lot of ppl), it won't take long

I meant 35% for SODs. ODs have a percentage, they just didn't write it in the chart (but you can easily calculate it). But there are levels, unlike when it comes to the flat rate ELs

I missed the 30% at the end, but you've missed the whole point of my post

If I understood the question, it would be easier to answer?

Do you mean we don't know how much credits cost? or what gem we are or maybe that photos have changing prices? (down without notice) Oh wait, that's a different site. OK maybe the place where when you get close to the next payment rate, changes that based on redeemed credits, adds new rules, lowers commissions or sends your photos off to another site for 28 cents downloads? Oh wait, that's a different place. Or maybe one where they cut commissions and just forgot to tell people. Or sends your photos off to the free section without notice? 

Royalties? I know mine and I know everyone's, they pay in dollars and cents, no magic and mirrors. No moving targets, changing rates, credits, or a carrot in front of the donkey's nose, when we try to reach a level, they change it. SS just pays money.

Is this what you were looking for?

http://submit.shutterstock.com/earnings_schedule.mhtml

Yeah, glad you understand me, I was totally lost. 

"how can us contributors don´t know our royalties?"

Now I'm beginning to think you meant, "How can we contributors not know our royalties?" Because it's right there and clear?

I think I get it now...

I haven't seen any yet.

I had two yesterday which added $11.40 to the increasing ODs and subs.  Still waiting for the return of the crazy ELs! 

I've had 3 so far.  Hope they pick up, like the on demand sales have.

I contribute on SS for 2,5 months , i have an average of 250 sales/month ... and only ONE file sold; that was in early December. I think they are rare as extended licenses on DT.