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Agency Based Discussion => Bigstock.com => Topic started by: fotografer on April 19, 2013, 03:24

Title: Large amount of ELs
Post by: fotografer on April 19, 2013, 03:24
Did anybody get a lot of ELs at BS yesterday?  I got 7 over the course of the day.  I  hope it isn't some sort of fraud!!
Title: Re: Large amount of ELs
Post by: mayaartist on April 19, 2013, 03:58
Congrats!!!

I never had any EL on BS unfortunately.

P.S. But my sales are very good recently on BS
Title: Re: Large amount of ELs
Post by: Microstock Posts on April 19, 2013, 04:04
I don't remember ever having an EL on BS.

If it was fraud I would assume the fraudster's objective was to just get the images, therefore purchasing regular licenses rather than drawing attention to himself by buying ELs. I'd say u got lucky and someone needed several ELs on your images. Enjoy!
Title: Re: Large amount of ELs
Post by: fotografer on April 19, 2013, 04:06
I should have said that it is probably more of a mistake than actual fraud. One image has been downloaded twice so that will definitely be a mistake.  Would be nice if the others are real though as they are few and far between at BS.
It's similar subject matter so could be genuine.  Will keep my fingers crossed :D
Title: Re: Large amount of ELs
Post by: pixmicro on April 19, 2013, 04:14
Hello Fotografer

I also had 2 EL (25,00$) yesterday for two images... Wait and see if it's no joke...
It's probably ok (I've sold an EL some months ago at BS and there was no problem)
Title: Re: Large amount of ELs
Post by: fotografer on April 19, 2013, 04:21
Hello Fotografer

I also had 2 EL (25,00$) yesterday for two images... Wait and see if it's no joke...
It's probably ok (I've sold an EL some months ago at BS and there was no problem)
Mine were all 25$ as well.  Were yours of children?
Title: Re: Large amount of ELs
Post by: pixmicro on April 19, 2013, 04:30
No children, it was 2 illustrations : one of a rocket ship in space and the other a set of weather icons...
Title: Re: Large amount of ELs
Post by: fotografer on April 19, 2013, 04:35
No children, it was 2 illustrations : one of a rocket ship in space and the other a set of weather icons...
Well we will just have to wait and see.   
Title: Re: Large amount of ELs
Post by: Ilfede on April 19, 2013, 05:41
just one EL on bigstock yesterday, probably a subject similar to your ;)
Title: Re: Large amount of ELs
Post by: Mantis on April 19, 2013, 06:06
I should have said that it is probably more of a mistake than actual fraud. One image has been downloaded twice so that will definitely be a mistake.  Would be nice if the others are real though as they are few and far between at BS.
It's similar subject matter so could be genuine.  Will keep my fingers crossed :D

Yea I'm still waiting.  I had two EL's of the same image within one minute of each other last month but haven't yet seen a refund.  I just see it as inconceivable that two distinct people would download the same image within 60 seconds of each other.
Title: Re: Large amount of ELs
Post by: fotografer on April 19, 2013, 06:30
I should have said that it is probably more of a mistake than actual fraud. One image has been downloaded twice so that will definitely be a mistake.  Would be nice if the others are real though as they are few and far between at BS.
It's similar subject matter so could be genuine.  Will keep my fingers crossed :D

Yea I'm still waiting.  I had two EL's of the same image within one minute of each other last month but haven't yet seen a refund.  I just see it as inconceivable that two distinct people would download the same image within 60 seconds of each other.
I would be really annoyed if after I cash out they  decide they want the 175$ back. !!
Title: Re: Large amount of ELs
Post by: gostwyck on April 19, 2013, 06:57
None for me either yesterday. On the rare occasions that I actually get EL's at BigStock they do quite often arrive in pairs.
Title: Re: Large amount of ELs
Post by: epantha on April 19, 2013, 09:45
I got one EL yesterday on BS for a traffic stop photo.
Title: Re: Large amount of ELs
Post by: Anyka on April 19, 2013, 10:34
I had 3 EL's yesterday  (and 1 earlier this month).
Title: Re: Large amount of ELs
Post by: fotografer on April 19, 2013, 10:37
Well seems to  have been rather a lot of ELs sold yesterday considering how rare they are there.
Title: Re: Large amount of ELs
Post by: daveh900 on April 19, 2013, 10:39
If someone is going to purchase stock images with a stolen credit card, why bother with the extended license?

Congrats on the sales!
Title: Re: Large amount of ELs
Post by: fotografer on April 19, 2013, 10:41
If someone is going to purchase stock images with a stolen credit card, why bother with the extended license?

Congrats on the sales!
I'm sure that you are right.  It just seemed too good to be true.  7 in on day is good on SS let alone BS.  Thanks.
Title: Re: Large amount of ELs
Post by: cthoman on April 19, 2013, 11:56
I had two ELs as well.
Title: Re: Large amount of ELs
Post by: Dark_Angel on April 19, 2013, 13:24
I had one as well  :)
Title: Re: Large amount of ELs
Post by: luissantos84 on April 19, 2013, 13:52
Jan - 12 downloads - 9.5$
Feb - 15 downloads - 13.9$
Mar - 36 downloads - 19.75$ (BME)

don't know if I laugh or cry really
Title: Re: Large amount of ELs
Post by: fotografer on April 19, 2013, 14:03
Jan - 12 downloads - 9.5$
Feb - 15 downloads - 13.9$
Mar - 36 downloads - 19.75$ (BME)

don't know if I laugh or cry really
Painful, I wonder why your images aren't selling there. Are you in the bridge programme?  If not maybe the bridge images get priority in the searches. I see figures like that at places like cutcaster and stockfresh but BS is pretty good for me.
Title: Re: Large amount of ELs
Post by: lisafx on April 19, 2013, 14:57
I got some too.  A variety of different subjects.  Made more there in one day than they normally produce in a week.  Woo Hoo!
Title: Re: Large amount of ELs
Post by: click_click on April 19, 2013, 15:24
I wish I could confirm the OP's trend.

I have an abysmal month... 40% down across the board.

I feel like I got banned at most agencies. No idea what's happening.
Title: Re: Large amount of ELs
Post by: luissantos84 on April 19, 2013, 15:35
Jan - 12 downloads - 9.5$
Feb - 15 downloads - 13.9$
Mar - 36 downloads - 19.75$ (BME)

don't know if I laugh or cry really
Painful, I wonder why your images aren't selling there. Are you in the bridge programme?  If not maybe the bridge images get priority in the searches. I see figures like that at places like cutcaster and stockfresh but BS is pretty good for me.

no bridge for me and had less than 200 downloads in 2012, I believe BigStock only looks after old contributors (that said I am there for 4 years)
Title: Re: Large amount of ELs
Post by: cthoman on April 19, 2013, 15:53
I got some too.  A variety of different subjects.  Made more there in one day than they normally produce in a week.  Woo Hoo!

It was more like a month for me. The irony of that vs the subs sales wasn't lost on me either.  ;D
Title: Re: Large amount of ELs
Post by: WarrenPrice on April 19, 2013, 16:20
Happy to hear about all the BS ELs but totally depressed that I have NEVER had a sale larger than $3.   :'(

I've been with BS for nearly 5 years.  I am not a "bridge" member but my port is very similar to (and bigger than) my SS port.

Congrats on the Sales.  Push a few my way.   :P
Title: Re: Large amount of ELs
Post by: Microstock Posts on April 19, 2013, 16:51
Ok well I just went to look at my stats. literally to see if there are any ELs. Still none, but had a buyer's referral of $59.15 on April 18. I just wish the people I refer would buy my photos sometimes  :D
Title: Re: Large amount of ELs
Post by: elvinstar on April 19, 2013, 22:09
I had one EL at BS yesterday as well. Cant' remember ever selling an EL there before...

Fingers crossed!
Title: Re: Large amount of ELs
Post by: cthoman on April 19, 2013, 23:38
The last time I remember this many ELs at once is when SS went after  some company for not buying proper licenses.
Title: Re: Large amount of ELs
Post by: Dan on July 24, 2013, 06:47
     Never  had  an  EL.  Like  warren  biggest  sale  was  $2.40.  More  of   those  would  be  appreviated.