Author Topic: Change in SOD commissions? (Read 4162 times)

daveh900 · « **on:** June 17, 2013, 11:03 »

Last month the standard SOD download was bringing me a commission of $5.70, this month the standard seems to have dropped to $4.35.

Anyone else seeing the same?

Is SS offering special pricing this month?

sc · « **Reply #1 on:** June 17, 2013, 11:36 »

I don't think there is a set price point - so far this mont I've have SOD's at:
4.35
12.17
18.00
30.00
102.00

ruxpriencdiam · « **Reply #2 on:** June 17, 2013, 12:25 »

The price changes more then most people change their underwear!

Artemis · « **Reply #3 on:** June 17, 2013, 12:40 »

I got one for a whopping $0,95 a couple of days ago.

Ron · « **Reply #4 on:** June 17, 2013, 12:54 »

80 cent this month, twice.

WarrenPrice · « **Reply #5 on:** June 17, 2013, 13:25 »

80 cents to $15 ... still waiting for that big one.

luissantos84 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 17, 2013, 13:29 »

lowest 95 cents, highest 120$

elvinstar · « **Reply #7 on:** June 17, 2013, 20:44 »

Not sure of my lowest, but received my highest ($71.20) this month.

Metsafile · « **Reply #8 on:** June 17, 2013, 23:52 »

This month my range has been from 0.80 to 62.50.

nicku · « **Reply #9 on:** June 18, 2013, 00:45 »

the lowest 0.95 , highest 16.8. Still waiting for a big one

daveh900 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 18, 2013, 08:20 »

Correct me if I'm wrong... It appears that buyers can't buy a single image anymore. It used to be $19 for 1 image, now it appears to be $29 for 2 images which may account for the lower commissions ($4.35 vs $5.70) that I have been seeing.

fotografer · « **Reply #11 on:** June 18, 2013, 10:17 »

Quote from: daveh900 on June 18, 2013, 08:20

Correct me if I'm wrong... It appears that buyers can't buy a single image anymore. It used to be $19 for 1 image, now it appears to be $29 for 2 images which may account for the lower commissions ($4.35 vs $5.70) that I have been seeing.

I sold one or over 44$ a couple of days ago.

gostwyck · « **Reply #12 on:** June 18, 2013, 10:25 »

Quote from: fotografer on June 18, 2013, 10:17

Quote from: daveh900 on June 18, 2013, 08:20
Correct me if I'm wrong... It appears that buyers can't buy a single image anymore. It used to be $19 for 1 image, now it appears to be $29 for 2 images which may account for the lower commissions ($4.35 vs $5.70) that I have been seeing.
I sold one or over 44$ a couple of days ago.

I think the prices Daveh900 is quoting are total prices to the buyer, not royalties received by the contributor. I think he is also referring to standard licenses too rather than the 'specials' responsible for SOD's which, as I understand it, are quoted on an individual basis.

As it happens I had a pretty good day at SS yesterday with SOD's at $100 and $75 and also 3 EL's.

Bang-images · « **Reply #13 on:** June 18, 2013, 10:54 »

the price will depend on where in the world the sale is made

daveh900 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 18, 2013, 11:36 »

OK, let me be more clear...

Yes, there are sales that bring you $120 in commissions, and there are sales that bring $.95 in commissions.

However, a STANDARD SOD sale has always brought me $5.70 in commissions and now they are $4.35.

It seems that the purchasing options for single sales has changed.

Apparently this change has only effected me.

luissantos84 · « **Reply #15 on:** June 18, 2013, 11:45 »

no Dave, I had the same and I am sure hundreds also, don't get what is the big deal anyway with SOD pricing, I am happy to receive them aren't you?

this month I have the following different amounts:

2.99$
4.35$
5.1$
9.9$
24$
75$

Gel-O Shooter · « **Reply #16 on:** June 18, 2013, 11:53 »

I got a $23.75 this morning. And it was a ho-hum photo of a flower. Go figure.

daveh900 · « **Reply #17 on:** June 18, 2013, 11:56 »

Quote from: luissantos84 on June 18, 2013, 11:45

no Dave, I had the same and I am sure hundreds also, don't get what is the big deal anyway with SOD pricing, I am happy to receive them aren't you?

Very happy to receive them, just trying to figure out how . it works.

Why does one sale bring me $90 and the same file sells the next day for $.95 commission?

Most of my sales this month have brought $4.35 and up until this month most sales brought $5.70... which was the reason for this thread and my questions. I'm not upset, I just want to know the reasons for the change.

gostwyck · « **Reply #18 on:** June 18, 2013, 12:00 »

Quote from: daveh900 on June 18, 2013, 11:36

OK, let me be more clear...

Yes, there are sales that bring you $120 in commissions, and there are sales that bring $.95 in commissions.

However, a STANDARD SOD sale has always brought me $5.70 in commissions and now they are $4.35.

It seems that the purchasing options for single sales has changed.

Apparently this change has only effected me.

What exactly is a 'standard SOD'? I get royalties in variable amounts up to $150. I've never had a 'standard' amount.

If I click on "See Plans & Pricing" I've never seen the facility to buy less than 5 images with standard licenses. Maybe customers in different areas/countries are being offered different options?

daveh900 · « **Reply #19 on:** June 18, 2013, 12:07 »

I think I have figured this out on my own...

Shutterstock now sells 2 images for $29 - 30% commission on $14.50 is $4.35

They used to offer (up until last month) 1 image for $19 - 30% commission on $19 is $5.70

gostwyck · « **Reply #20 on:** June 18, 2013, 12:13 »

Quote from: daveh900 on June 18, 2013, 12:07

I think I have figured this out on my own...

Shutterstock now sells 2 images for $29 - 30% commission on $14.50 is $4.35

They used to offer (up until last month) 1 image for $19 - 30% commission on $19 is $5.70

I've already had 2x $5.70 SOD's this month. Like I said there are clearly different prices/packages being offered to different customers. You can't buy fewer than 5 standard licenses in the UK.

luissantos84 · « **Reply #21 on:** June 18, 2013, 12:19 »

its impossible to have an explanation because there are too many different amounts, how can you explain the 90 cents, 2.99$, 5.1$, 9.9$, 24$, etc (on the last club too)

believe we should spend our time doing other things if not creating new content, perhaps watching a movie or take a walk, SS talked about this matter and we haven't got much information beside they make the deal and we get from 20% to 30%

wish we had these on other agencies too but again SS is taking control while other do what they do

sgoodwin4813 · « **Reply #22 on:** June 18, 2013, 13:36 »

Weird - it looks like the amounts are random. So far this year I've had quite a few at $4.75, some at $28.75, one at $13.75 and my most recent one was $7.33. I've never had one for $4.35 or $5.70 - the most common for me is definitely $4.75. None yet this month, though...

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