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Agency Based Discussion => iStockPhoto.com => Topic started by: Opla on May 02, 2009, 03:52

Title: Free downloads?
Post by: Opla on May 02, 2009, 03:52
I just noticed one of my pictures was downloaded for free.
As I never submitted it for the free section (it sells OK), I have no idea how this is possible.
Anyone experienced something similar?
Title: Re: Free downloads?
Post by: Magnum on May 02, 2009, 04:07
Yeah, that happens all the time !!  Just kidding ;)  Maybe itīs the new "lowest subsale in history" 
Title: Re: Free downloads?
Post by: loop on May 02, 2009, 07:49
I think that designers contending in the Steel Cage can download some number of files for free, for using them just in the contest. It must be that.
Title: Re: Free downloads?
Post by: CraigSwatton on May 02, 2009, 08:05
Buyers can re-download a file within 24 hours. If you have a download the same size earlier in the day it's probably that as it shows up as a free download I believe.
Title: Re: Free downloads?
Post by: Opla on May 02, 2009, 08:30
Quote from: loop on May 02, 2009, 07:49
I think that designers contending in the Steel Cage can download some number of files for free, for using them just in the contest. It must be that.

That's it, thanks  :)
http://www.istockphoto.com/forum_messages.php?threadid=86240&page=1 (http://www.istockphoto.com/forum_messages.php?threadid=86240&page=1)
Title: Re: Free downloads?
Post by: MichaelJay on May 02, 2009, 08:31
I am not sure if re-downloads show up in the download list but it's possible.

And yes, there is a special "only for use in Steel Cage" license that allows us freaks to play around and show off by making good use of your images... we are only allowed small sizes and no use outside of the steel cage, so don't worry about and have a look if your image gets used in there. It's fun. ;-)