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Title: Extended licenses.
Post by: Whiz on March 29, 2008, 21:49

Why is it that I never get any extended license sales? I've only had one so far on iStockphoto. Is it a numbers thing or just the type of photos I'm shooting? Thanks.  :)

Title: Re: Extended licenses.
Post by: monilu on March 29, 2008, 22:02

I think it's got alot to do with luck. I have had one each on shutterstock and dreamstime, but none so far anywhere else. I sure wish I knew what the secret to selling EL's is, but all I can guess is that the larger the portfolio, the better the odds.

(Alot of help I am.. ;))

Title: Re: Extended licenses.
Post by: vphoto on March 29, 2008, 22:40

i had just one at SS.

Title: Re: Extended licenses.
Post by: Graffoto on March 29, 2008, 23:00

I have only had one myself... and my images are totally different from the OP.

So, I don't think there is much rhyme or reason to it.

Title: Re: Extended licenses.
Post by: sharply_done on March 29, 2008, 23:31

I think getting ELs is mostly about how high your sales rate is: if you sell a lot you'll get ELs regularly. After a while you can almost smell one coming. I haven't counted, but offhand I'd say I get 1 EL for every 1000 or so sales, though sometimes it spikes, and I'll get a handful in a week or - even better - a day. It sure is nice when that happens!

Title: Re: Extended licenses.
Post by: GeoPappas on March 30, 2008, 05:55

Quote from: Whiz on March 29, 2008, 21:49

Why is it that I never get any extended license sales? I've only had one so far on iStockphoto. Is it a numbers thing or just the type of photos I'm shooting?

It seems that most of your images are isolations.  I don't think that isolations sell many Extended Licenses.

Most Extended Licenses are used for resale on items (e.g., mouse pads, coffee mugs, etc.).

Title: Re: Extended licenses.
Post by: takestock on March 30, 2008, 05:58

Had one on DT this week (my first) - a nice $25

Title: Re: Extended licenses.
Post by: alpy7 on March 30, 2008, 10:07

Had 2 on SS but I have a small portfolio. One isolation and one that is not. None in awhile though.

Title: Re: Extended licenses.
Post by: fotoKmyst on March 30, 2008, 10:11

Quote from: GeoPappas on March 30, 2008, 05:55

Quote from: Whiz on March 29, 2008, 21:49

Why is it that I never get any extended license sales? I've only had one so far on iStockphoto. Is it a numbers thing or just the type of photos I'm shooting?

It seems that most of your images are isolations.  I don't think that isolations sell many Extended Licenses.

Most Extended Licenses are used for resale on items (e.g., mouse pads, coffee mugs, etc.).

thanks guys,
 you two have just given me the answer i have been asking on another thread in this forum. 8)

Title: Re: Extended licenses.
Post by: sharpshot on March 30, 2008, 10:20

I have had quite a few with FT and SS.  istock isn't as good.  I have had 2 with LO but so far none with DT or StockXpert which I find a bit strange.

Title: Re: Extended licenses.
Post by: mantonino on March 30, 2008, 10:54

Knowing it's not isolations and the rationale behind it helps a lot - great post & thx.

Title: Re: Extended licenses.
Post by: rinderart on April 01, 2008, 12:41

I firmly believe the more "arty" images do better with EL's.

Title: Re: Extended licenses.
Post by: GeoPappas on April 01, 2008, 14:10

Quote from: rinderart on April 01, 2008, 12:41

I firmly believe the more "arty" images do better with EL's.

I agree.

Title: Re: Extended licenses.
Post by: vonkara on April 01, 2008, 15:21

I had 2 or 3 whit Fotolia, but I don't know what prevent any buyers to take the picture at normal price and print it on cofee cup or anything. What's the % of chance that they get caught and what and who will do something about a potential bad use of a picture taken from stock agencies.

As I know there's not so much infos given by the agencies about this??