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« on: December 29, 2010, 13:34 »
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I like very much this agency because of its easy submitting system and pretty good acceptation, it's a pity I have no sales!! I don't know what's the problem, not enought pupblicity or what? I find they way much friendly than SS, I wish they could raise among big four!!


« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2010, 14:23 »
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How long ago did you start with them?  I started in August and didn't see my first sale until September.

Give it some time.

« Reply #2 on: December 29, 2010, 14:40 »
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I have thousands of files there and get a sale every few days on average.

« Reply #3 on: December 29, 2010, 15:53 »
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I like very much this agency because of its easy submitting system and pretty good acceptation, it's a pity I have no sales!! I don't know what's the problem, not enought pupblicity or what? I find they way much friendly than SS, I wish they could raise among big four!!

Canstock pays the lowest royalites in the industry for subscriptions (25 cents) and also have very low prices and commissions for on demand downloads. Why would you want them in the big 4?


« Reply #5 on: December 29, 2010, 19:48 »
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somethingpret,

Actually, we pay a flat 50% commission for all credit and on-demand downloads - which is one of the highest in the industry. Regarding our subscription payout schedule, 2 of the 4 "Top Tier" agencies also have subscription payouts starting at the same rate.

When you consider our total commissions earned on a per-sale basis, you'll find that we have one of the highest averages in the industry.


Your comment on subscriptions is good spin:-) The reality however is somewhat different:

iS: Subscriptions are the same on iStock partner programs, but you can opt out of these.

SS: On Shutterstock they also start at 25 cents, but you if you are serious about microstock you will soon get 33 - 38 cents.

F: On Fotolia you start at 30 cents (and 35 for thier premium subscribtion)

DT: On Dreamstime all subscriptions are 35 cent to start with and best sellers give 70 cent pr download.

On Canstock you stay at 25 cents.

And that is the reason I'm not uploading to Canstock.

m@m

« Reply #6 on: December 29, 2010, 21:39 »
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somethingpret,

Actually, we pay a flat 50% commission for all credit and on-demand downloads - which is one of the highest in the industry. Regarding our subscription payout schedule, 2 of the 4 "Top Tier" agencies also have subscription payouts starting at the same rate.

When you consider our total commissions earned on a per-sale basis, you'll find that we have one of the highest averages in the industry.


Your comment on subscriptions is good spin:-) The reality however is somewhat different:

iS: Subscriptions are the same on iStock partner programs, but you can opt out of these.

SS: On Shutterstock they also start at 25 cents, but you if you are serious about microstock you will soon get 33 - 38 cents.

F: On Fotolia you start at 30 cents (and 35 for thier premium subscribtion)

DT: On Dreamstime all subscriptions are 35 cent to start with and best sellers give 70 cent pr download.

On Canstock you stay at 25 cents.

And that is the reason I'm not uploading to Canstock.
somethingpret... you're the same person that is trying to convince contributors to upload to Crestock on a different thread?....Hummmmm... :P...oh sorry write to them to convince administration to give .38 vs .25 per sub on one of the worst acceptance sites in the market...lol
« Last Edit: December 29, 2010, 23:40 by m@m »

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« Reply #7 on: December 30, 2010, 08:47 »
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I like Canstock - the upload is easy, the rejections are fair and not very severe, they are quick to review new uploads, and, with about 1000 images on the site, I have earned $144 in 2010 - helped with a couple of full priced downloads from some of the partners. Last month was $9, which is fine for a very low maintenance site.

Steve

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« Reply #8 on: December 30, 2010, 09:12 »
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I like Canstock -... with about 1000 images on the site, I have earned $144 in 2010.
Steve
Let's all rush over there straight away!  ::)

« Reply #9 on: December 30, 2010, 09:32 »
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I have been uploading since october, 200 files and 1 sale (.30 cent)

I don't care about subscritions, all sites have subs with low prices IMHO, I just would like a bit more sales :) they reviewers are very reasonable and their reviewing is the lowest I've seen

m@m

« Reply #10 on: December 30, 2010, 10:46 »
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I have been uploading since october, 200 files and 1 sale (.30 cent)

Agreed...a big seller they're not, but also with only 200 files in your portfolio your chances of making more sales are slim to none, try uploading more and pray for a sale from Fotosearch, they're rare but when they happen it kind of makes it worthwile...I know your pain ;)
« Last Edit: December 30, 2010, 11:37 by m@m »

« Reply #11 on: December 30, 2010, 20:25 »
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I started uploading to them late in Sept. Considering the fact that it's a middle tier site, and I'm new, I'm very happy with my sales there. The fast review times and acceptance rate are great!

« Reply #12 on: January 01, 2011, 14:19 »
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In a better world, CS would buy SS, integrate both portfolios, fire all SS reviewers and put CS one instead bmhahahahaha

« Reply #13 on: January 08, 2011, 15:52 »
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I like Canstock - the upload is easy, the rejections are fair and not very severe, they are quick to review new uploads, and, with about 1000 images on the site, I have earned $144 in 2010 - helped with a couple of full priced downloads from some of the partners. Last month was $9, which is fine for a very low maintenance site.

Steve

http://www.canstockphoto.com?r=32663


uh...$144 a year with 1000 images....you are earning $ .012 per image per month...you are earning one penny a month per image....I am doing slightly better with RPI of 2 cents per month.  worst RPI for any site.  Yes, 25 cents with no chance of raise after some sales does make it the lowest in the industry. Really about time to raise that number to 30-35 cents to be more in line with industry standard.  At least offer a higher tier for better sellers like dreamstime and shutterstock do.

Like everyone else I love the ease of upload so I do hope they succeed.  The 50% split is getting closer to what I consider fair.  Alamy still only takes 40% of sales which I feel is truly a much more ethical split. I wish more micros would follow the lead of Alamy who has now entered the micro market.

« Reply #14 on: January 08, 2011, 16:57 »
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DT: On Dreamstime all subscriptions are 35 cent to start with and best sellers give 70 cent pr download.
More than 70 cents, I have level V's and those subs bring in $1.05.  I have no level VI's but they must be a little more still.

lisafx

« Reply #15 on: January 08, 2011, 17:32 »
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[quote author=Pixart link=topic=12001.msg178923#msg178923
More than 70 cents, I have level V's and those subs bring in $1.05.  I have no level VI's but they must be a little more still.
[/quote]

Agreed.  I have had as much as $1.25 for a sub sale on DT. 

« Reply #16 on: January 08, 2011, 20:40 »
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Pixart, as far as I know, there are no level 6 images on Dreamstime. Level 5 is the higher one image can reach.

« Reply #17 on: January 08, 2011, 22:35 »
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Hmm.. I thought 100 sales gave a bump.  (Don't know, don't have any!)   Wonder why Lisa has $1.25 subs then, are there different prices of subs packages too?

« Reply #18 on: January 09, 2011, 08:39 »
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I love CanStock.  For me, it does about as well as BigStock in a race for the #5 slot on my list.  I mainly see $.50 commissions, with a bunch of $2.00 and $3.00 mixed in (and the odd occasional "Distribution Regular" commission amounts like $7.63 or $10.40 which seem to have replaced the $19.80 amounts we used to see).

I think it boils down to uploading stuff that people want.  If your stuff sells well at the other agencies, it will sell well at CanStock (relatively speaking).  That's my experience anyway.  To those complaining about low or no sales at CanStockPhoto or any other site, I suggest analyzing your port and asking yourself if your subject matter is the wrong mix.  Blaming the agencies isn't going to get you anywhere.

lagereek

« Reply #19 on: January 11, 2011, 11:40 »
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Well I have approx. 300 sales per/day from 5 other agencies but Canstock?  nothing AND they have the same shots. Im terminating my account there actually. However Ive done some research here and my type of heavy industry, engineering and technology, with people, isnt really what Canstock sell, i.e. buyers dont consult CanStockPhoto, for these kind of shots. It seems landscapes, nature and scenics, is the big thing there,  so its no reflection on them, theyre probably a very good agency, just maybe pigeonholed.

Microbius

« Reply #20 on: January 11, 2011, 12:11 »
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somethingpret... you're the same person that is trying to convince contributors to upload to Crestock on a different thread?....Hummmmm... :P...oh sorry write to them to convince administration to give .38 vs .25 per sub on one of the worst acceptance sites in the market...lol

In his/her defence he/she says they don't upload to Crestock and wont till commissions change.

« Reply #21 on: January 11, 2011, 13:09 »
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Well I have approx. 300 sales per/day from 5 other agencies but Canstock?  nothing AND they have the same shots. Im terminating my account there actually. However Ive done some research here and my type of heavy industry, engineering and technology, with people, isnt really what Canstock sell, i.e. buyers dont consult CanStockPhoto, for these kind of shots. It seems landscapes, nature and scenics, is the big thing there,  so its no reflection on them, theyre probably a very good agency, just maybe pigeonholed.

To be fair, you have 64 images online with us - but 1,650 on SS - 1,585 on IS - 1,185 on DT. I know you of course are aware of this, but it's important to put your experience into context. I'm sure if you also uploaded a similar number of images with us you would have significantly more sales. Instead of closing your account, I hope you'd consider uploading your remaining 1,500 images with us - with our fast approvals and submission system, you could do this with relatively minimal effort. Then I think you would have a much more positive sales experience to report back.

Cheers,

Duncan
« Last Edit: January 11, 2011, 13:11 by Duncan_CSP »

lisafx

« Reply #22 on: January 11, 2011, 13:12 »
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Wonder why Lisa has $1.25 subs then, are there different prices of subs packages too?

I just went back to see.  Turns out the subs sales that got me $1.26 were level five, and also exclusive assignment files. 

lagereek

« Reply #23 on: January 11, 2011, 17:28 »
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Well I have approx. 300 sales per/day from 5 other agencies but Canstock?  nothing AND they have the same shots. Im terminating my account there actually. However Ive done some research here and my type of heavy industry, engineering and technology, with people, isnt really what Canstock sell, i.e. buyers dont consult CanStockPhoto, for these kind of shots. It seems landscapes, nature and scenics, is the big thing there,  so its no reflection on them, theyre probably a very good agency, just maybe pigeonholed.

To be fair, you have 64 images online with us - but 1,650 on SS - 1,585 on IS - 1,185 on DT. I know you of course are aware of this, but it's important to put your experience into context. I'm sure if you also uploaded a similar number of images with us you would have significantly more sales. Instead of closing your account, I hope you'd consider uploading your remaining 1,500 images with us - with our fast approvals and submission system, you could do this with relatively minimal effort. Then I think you would have a much more positive sales experience to report back.

Cheers,

Duncan

Yeah maybe youre right, maybe I was too fast in judging.

best.

« Reply #24 on: January 11, 2011, 17:59 »
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somethingpret... you're the same person that is trying to convince contributors to upload to Crestock on a different thread?....Hummmmm... :P...oh sorry write to them to convince administration to give .38 vs .25 per sub on one of the worst acceptance sites in the market...lol

Edited.  Whoops. 
« Last Edit: January 13, 2011, 14:17 by djpadavona »


 

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