Author Topic: Is Pixmac Worth It? (Read 26603 times)

zager · « **Reply #25 on:** May 29, 2012, 03:19 »

Honestly, big thank you THP for your words.

If your tech issue is related to vector sales showing as ELs, that issue is solved on testing server right now and should be published on Thursday this week. I'm sorry for the delays in any case. There's always so much to do.

lirch · « **Reply #26 on:** May 30, 2012, 08:22 »

Quote from: zager on May 29, 2012, 03:19

There's always so much to do.

Yeah,
We are all waiting here for wonderfull things to happen.
Like customers...

steheap · « **Reply #27 on:** May 30, 2012, 10:07 »

Well, I think Pixmac is OK! I used to have my images sent there from DepositPhotos and presumably got a few sales less their commission. I moved to a direct contributor in late March, got great support to get my images online, and now see a dribble of sales coming through ($9 so far...). Not great, but for a very low maintenance site it is better than I was getting before. All I have to do is get the images there via Lightburner, visit to add a model release where necessary and sit back. I haven't had a payment yet, but we are slowly getting there.

Steve

Paulo M. F. Pires · « **Reply #28 on:** May 30, 2012, 15:52 »

Quote from: lirch on May 30, 2012, 08:22

Yeah,
We are all waiting here for wonderfull things to happen.
Like customers...

I can wait for customers, because i'm still waiting ( October 2011 ) that some images from Yaymicro, DP somehow appear on pixmac

With some luck I'll have they online, when some customer visit pixmac

THP Creative · « **Reply #29 on:** May 30, 2012, 16:54 »

Hey Zager, yeah that was the issue. Look forward to the fix.

Dan · « **Reply #30 on:** August 03, 2012, 06:32 »

Uploaded 8 on july 30th (wanted to start small) 3 were accepted on aug 2nd. (1 other had a copyight issue which i didn't notice at first) Not the best of starts but have more uploads for next week.

Dan · « **Reply #31 on:** August 04, 2012, 07:12 »

here i go again uploading a small batch (5). hile i ait to see if the rainy eather lets up.
Make that 7. More to come.

Dan · « **Reply #32 on:** August 27, 2012, 06:59 »

i have 14 approved (small amount i know)
7 rejected (bound to happen)
6 waiting for review.
3 waiting to upload
and i got a sale today - must be doing something right.
thanks Zager for a great site

CD123 · « **Reply #33 on:** August 27, 2012, 14:54 »

Dan, let us know again when you hit the 250 approved mark, we will get the bubbly out

Dan · « **Reply #34 on:** September 03, 2012, 18:43 »

It's definately worth it if a small port like mine has a sale. My port is growing.

Mantis · « **Reply #35 on:** September 03, 2012, 18:53 »

Quote from: Dan on September 03, 2012, 18:43

It's definately worth it if a small port like mine has a sale. My port is growing.

And if you are willing to accept their business practices. These guys are not too ethical. In my opinion, foolish move.

lisafx · « **Reply #37 on:** September 04, 2012, 11:51 »

FWIW, I have been uploading to Pixmac for nearly two years and they have always been perfectly ethical with me. Payouts come fairly regularly and are paid within a day or two.

THP Creative · « **Reply #38 on:** September 04, 2012, 19:13 »

Zager, I just sent you a PM if you could take a look please. Thanks

Mantis · « **Reply #39 on:** September 06, 2012, 08:21 »

Quote from: zager on September 04, 2012, 11:14

Quote from: Mantis on September 03, 2012, 18:53
And if you are willing to accept their business practices. These guys are not too ethical. In my opinion, foolish move.

Hi Mantis, I'm ready to discuss any issues were not resolved. As well as any actual proofs that we do "not too ethical" business. Thank you. Vita CEO at Pixmac

Btw. have you seen this for example? It's my personal initiative.
http://fairstockphotoagency.com/

The proof is in Dreamstime's actions. As a contributor, that's typically enough for me...since I typically don't have access to the books and data DT used to draw their conclusion. However, notwithstanding a convincing explanation, I am always open to listening. I seem to recall you claimed it was a "technical issue" (you or someone from Picmax) as cause, but if that were the case wouldn't DT have listened and understood? Wouldn't they have got it, asked you to correct it and pilot test your remedies to ensure a future robust partnership? I personally believe that Dreamstime wouldn't have pulled the plug if it were an innocent, explainable and correctable issue. As you probably know, MS is a bitch to make a living, contributors fighting every day for fair play, better commissions, and frankly, being respected mechanisms of the industry. In many proven instances the opposite is in fact true. So, for me personally, the last thing I want is to have to deal with yet another dishonest agency.

But do tell. Convince me to take a chance and upload my 3000 images.

zager · « **Reply #40 on:** September 06, 2012, 15:46 »

@Mantis

Just a few statements to think about.

Our partners were bigger competitors at the same time, looking at our growth as potential risk in future.

Any individual company itself can do a pile of gray stuff and not being seen. We stepped into the wild waters and tried to do a partnership with direct competitors, believing we can reach to more customers. And yes, we were under magnifying glass. My mistake was, that I was so idealistic, that I thought they would respect us and as you said, they would listen and understand with a vision of a better future.

The reality is that we all fight for life on this planet. And at that time, we were a small unknown against a big wellknown. And in such cases the winner is easy to guess. So everything that happened is easy to understand for me. And yes, it was the biggest lesson of my life so far.

And as for your 3k images? I'd be happy to host and sell them. I bet you put a lot of work into creating them and I understand how careful you are about putting them somewhere. The reality is that you never know. In any company: technical error can happen, somebody's mistake can occur, and in the end there's always somebody with a stolen creditcard putting your stuff onto strange websites.

At least I tried to talk about things that other companies just hide or do not comment.

But you know what? Microstock has one powerful feature that nobody uses. You can do a test purchase anytime and see if the whole chain works as it should. And ask questions. Still, the reality is that many people prefer to construct strange theories rather than spending a few dollars to find out the truth with a single click.

Sorry if I'm too open. And honestly, enjoy your life with or without Pixmac.

Vita

cathyslife · « **Reply #41 on:** September 06, 2012, 17:16 »

Quote from: zager on September 06, 2012, 15:46

@Mantis

Just a few statements to think about.

Our partners were bigger competitors at the same time, looking at our growth as potential risk in future.

Any individual company itself can do a pile of gray stuff and not being seen. We stepped into the wild waters and tried to do a partnership with direct competitors, believing we can reach to more customers. And yes, we were under magnifying glass. My mistake was, that I was so idealistic, that I thought they would respect us and as you said, they would listen and understand with a vision of a better future.

The reality is that we all fight for life on this planet. And at that time, we were a small unknown against a big wellknown. And in such cases the winner is easy to guess. So everything that happened is easy to understand for me. And yes, it was the biggest lesson of my life so far.

And as for your 3k images? I'd be happy to host and sell them. I bet you put a lot of work into creating them and I understand how careful you are about putting them somewhere. The reality is that you never know. In any company: technical error can happen, somebody's mistake can occur, and in the end there's always somebody with a stolen creditcard putting your stuff onto strange websites.

At least I tried to talk about things that other companies just hide or do not comment.

But you know what? Microstock has one powerful feature that nobody uses. You can do a test purchase anytime and see if the whole chain works as it should. And ask questions. Still, the reality is that many people prefer to construct strange theories rather than spending a few dollars to find out the truth with a single click.

Sorry if I'm too open. And honestly, enjoy your life with or without Pixmac.

Vita

Thanks! I have been enjoying it perfectly fine without.

shiyali · « **Reply #42 on:** September 07, 2012, 02:27 »

Quote from: lisafx on September 04, 2012, 11:51

FWIW, I have been uploading to Pixmac for nearly two years and they have always been perfectly ethical with me. Payouts come fairly regularly and are paid within a day or two.

+1, never had a problem with them either, and if I have a question they respond promptly.

Dan · « **Reply #43 on:** September 08, 2012, 12:19 »

I added several more to review. By next Friday (or so) my port should double.
Even with a small port i had a SALE. So yeah they're worth a shot.

Mantis · « **Reply #44 on:** September 08, 2012, 17:08 »

Quote from: Dan on September 08, 2012, 12:19

I added several more to review. By next Friday (or so) my port should double.
Even with a small port i had a SALE. So yeah they're worth a shot.

For you. I never did get a reasonable response from Zager so in my mind same ol same ol. Lisa, you may be satisfied that you are getting a payout every month, but have you ever asked yourself how much you aren't getting? Of all the forum posts about these guys (here, SS, DT, etc) I just think they are a lousy option, personally.

Poncke · « **Reply #45 on:** September 09, 2012, 02:47 »

Quote from: Dan on September 08, 2012, 12:19

I added several more to review. By next Friday (or so) my port should double.
Even with a small port i had a SALE. So yeah they're worth a shot.

You actually convinced me they are not worth it

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