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« Reply #25 on: January 14, 2010, 14:14 »
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Thanks for the feedback,

 Yea this canister changing thing that some companies are doing only represents that either they are greedy or they didn't think their companies start up plan very well. Either way it looks bad for the company that makes these changes, especially without warning. At least Istock is giving everyone a chance to decide before they lock in, I respect that.

Best,
Jonathan


« Reply #26 on: January 14, 2010, 15:03 »
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Yea this canister changing thing that some companies are doing only represents that either they are greedy or they didn't think their companies start up plan very well. Either way it looks bad for the company that makes these changes, especially without warning. At least Istock is giving everyone a chance to decide before they lock in, I respect that.

Yes indeed. Compare and contrast how FT introduced a change in canister levels without even the courtesy of an announcement let alone a notice period, a significant price increase to compensate losses and also a compromise on the time-line. How very different to IS.

« Reply #27 on: January 15, 2010, 10:17 »
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Following Istock's new pricing structure I've checked out the prices at each of the 'Big 5' microstock agencies for comparison purposes.

The prices quoted are for a 'Large' size image, roughly 5MP, standard RF license and purchased using small credit package;

IS Exc       $22.50

IS Non-Ex  $15

SS OD       $10

DT            $7-22 (depending on image level)

FT            $8.5 - 33

StockXpert          $5

It'll be interesting to see what effect, if any, Istock's latest increase has on the purchasing habits of the buyers and if any other agency will profit as a result.

Although there is obviously a significant difference between the prices at the various agencies I still think that all of these prices are remarkably cheap, particularly in comparison to the other costs of the projects in which they are likely to be used.

Any thoughts?


thanks for starting the conversation gostwyk.  I went ahead and gathered the info for the rest of the sizes and made a post on the blog
Image prices and sizing comparison


 

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