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Alamy payments
I was pleasantly surprised recently when I discovered that I had made a sale (royalty free) on Alamy. I was surprised because I’ve only got 53 images on the site and my recent submission of 100 + images was rejected (yes –every image!!). Anyway, after deductions for commission etc. I was owed $247. I now find however that Alamy only pay out on amounts over $250. So, to get the payment I will have to wait until I make another sale (which could be some time!!) or cancel my contract.
To be honest I never noticed that particular clause in the T&C’s so I can only blame myself. But it does seem unreasonable to withhold payment; after all even if there are only 100 other togs in the same position, Alamy have approx. $25,000 sitting in the bank.
Anyone else in the same position?
To be honest I never noticed that particular clause in the T&C’s so I can only blame myself. But it does seem unreasonable to withhold payment; after all even if there are only 100 other togs in the same position, Alamy have approx. $25,000 sitting in the bank.
Anyone else in the same position?
Look on the bright side. At present the US Dollar is so weak that your payout would be less than £125. By waiting until the dollar strengthens relative to the pound, your payout will be worth more in sterling terms.
You might be better off hoping that the next sale is not for some time !
You might be better off hoping that the next sale is not for some time !
that's Alamy for you - you need to read all the Ts and Cs carefully and allow fro this in your busienss plan.
Even when you have $250 of sales you have to wait for Cleared funds which can be 180 days on foriegn sales - so don't expect anything this year.
When choosing a stock library you need to build these things into your busines plan.
As for QC if you get 1 or 2 bad shots they now bin the lot - a while back they'd bin the two and ask you to submit again and then let the rest through - now this is not the case.
Best read the Froum and Blog now you're a member.
Even when you have $250 of sales you have to wait for Cleared funds which can be 180 days on foriegn sales - so don't expect anything this year.
When choosing a stock library you need to build these things into your busines plan.
As for QC if you get 1 or 2 bad shots they now bin the lot - a while back they'd bin the two and ask you to submit again and then let the rest through - now this is not the case.
Best read the Froum and Blog now you're a member.
and that would cost you 60% of the sale price
