Advice: Commission Prices

[paradedemon.livejournal.com]

EDIT: Please note, I'm under the age of 18, so I can't take money commissions yet.

I've been getting people seeming to call me "greedy" or "crazy for having commissions for 400 points and more.

are people getting greedy right now and want more for less?
i think my art is really quite good so I take points commissions on DA for points all 10 $ worth or less.

yet people ask to take that and such to 100 points?
It bother me that people call me greedy for wanting a decen money for commissions? It's not even money, only virtual currency that's purchased for money but cannot be sold for money P:

I've only had people "satisfied with my prices" when I sold things for less than 40 points a year ago pretty much P:

Comments

[neolucky.livejournal.com]

The reason I green-lit this post is because it's a really interesting topic. Points vs Cash commissions, or as I call it "monopoly money" work on websites that offer credits/points/virtual currency instead of money. I'm curious about it, as I refuse to take commissions like these. I'd like to hear a discussion on the general topic.

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In short, charge what you feel you should charge. 400 points sounds like an awful small amount for any sort of effort, and people will always complain about prices regardless of how cheap you are. Hold your ground, and charge what you deserve. I personally would stop using virtual currency in general, as it has a whole slew of issues (like no refunds) that cause it to be a hassle.

[starcharmer.livejournal.com]

I personally would stop using virtual currency in general, as it has a whole slew of issues (like no refunds) that cause it to be a hassle.

The OP is the same person who posted the "am I too young to take commissions" post a while ago and was told to start by taking points commissions and doing pre-made work until they were 18.

For adult aged artists, though, I agree with you.

[syrusb.livejournal.com]

Ahh, you pointing that out helps bring some more perspective to this.

Okay, then as long as the OP takes into consideration points to cash value conversion and stands firm, it's prolly a good way to get started, get their feet wet, etc.

[neolucky.livejournal.com]

Oooooh alright then! This post makes a bit more sense then.

[paradedemon.livejournal.com]

Haha yeah, I should've specified that I cannot currently take Money Commissions for the sake of being under 18.

Would it be allowed to edit it in? (I'm still getting used to AB's Rules ^-^)

[shukivengeance.livejournal.com]

Yes. It's fine to edit your posts to add in additional information, we just prefer that nothing is edited to be taken out. :)

[ljmydayaway.livejournal.com]

The one "nice" thing about DA points is that you can at least buy prints and DA merchandise with them, so they're not completely useless.

I'm actually using them as an excuse to actually buy prints. xD

[paradedemon.livejournal.com]

Could I ask what "Green-Lighting" a post is for future knowledge? c:

[lem0ntrees.livejournal.com]

green-lighting = approving

[paradedemon.livejournal.com]

Oh, Thank you ^0^