http://paradedemon.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] paradedemon.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] artists_beware2012-10-04 08:10 am

Advice: Commission Prices

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:

[identity profile] starcharmer.livejournal.com 2012-10-06 10:27 pm (UTC)(link)
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.

[identity profile] syrusb.livejournal.com 2012-10-07 12:53 am (UTC)(link)
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.

[identity profile] neolucky.livejournal.com 2012-10-07 02:29 am (UTC)(link)
Oooooh alright then! This post makes a bit more sense then.

[identity profile] shukivengeance.livejournal.com 2012-10-07 05:19 am (UTC)(link)
Yes. It's fine to edit your posts to add in additional information, we just prefer that nothing is edited to be taken out. :)