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Update on designer payments

admin Tue, 11/08/2011 - 13:56

Just some good news. We further reduced the payment time to 7 days now.

However it's important to note that we reserve the right to withhold or delay payments as we deem reasonably necessary, including for new designers, unusual or suspicious activity or other reasons for up to 60 days. This is to protect the designers and the site against any fraudulent activity.

87 Comments

AKMulligan's picture

Sadly, there was a big influx of re-sold vector art with some new designers. I think Ivan is being cautious to make sure that no buyer gets burned.

Phunkmonster's picture

As long as you get paid, that's all that matters. But yes, the quicker the better! :D

ROCKADERO's picture

The 60 days time frame will definitely deter fraud. These people like to act fast before the card holder realizes anything is wrong. Everyone should keep em peeled and hopefully the site will thrive!

Zillo's picture

It applies to new designers, while for the standard time in order not to be a new designer here, how many months ? sorry for my basic speak english...

admin's picture

I will give you an exact time on payments privately.

Heisenberg's picture

It's a bit strange though to have the first payment on time (about 15 days after my very first logo sale) and have the next ones delayed.

admin's picture

Should not happen. Let me check what's wrong.

dweez's picture

I haven't received any payments either....?

admin's picture

We're still checking your payment. Thanks for your patience.

Teddy's picture

Hey Ivan, could you update me on the status of mine too? Heheh, thanks.

admin's picture

Sure. I'll look it up. But the same rules outlines above apply to everyone.

Heisenberg's picture

Ivan, delaying the payments, is one thing. Ignoring a designer-member's emails, is another and it's getting pretty disturbing and un-professional.

admin's picture

Sorry, I have too many emails. I only have a few dozen left, I'm sure I'll get to yours soon as well. Not intentionally dodging it I promise.

admin's picture

Everything is correct in your account. You will receive payment automatically. Thanks

admin's picture

You have been payed already. Please check again.

ROCKADERO's picture

What's the new waiting time on payment? 7 days?

Heisenberg's picture

So, by the end of this week i should receive two payments from my last sales i had on 23rd and 29th of November?

admin's picture

I believe I replied in email yesterday.

Heisenberg's picture

Ivan, i haven't received any mail from you the last couple of days (except for the payment notificiation on 6/12).

admin's picture

Resend it, I have nothing from you since.

Heisenberg's picture

OK, i think we got a little messed up and confused here... i didn't send any email to you... i was waiting for a reply from you to my post here in the forums. Anyways, thanks for the payments AND the reply.

Ancitis's picture

Haven't got paid yet for a sold logo design as well. As well as haven't got a reply to my email.
Will it really take 60 days to complete this purchase?

admin's picture

Usually the first one takes long. After that it's fast.

Ancitis's picture

OK. Thank you for the answer.
A couple more questions.
Is there any way I can get sure that the design is actually sold? It's just I've seen here some cases that the logo is being purchased but the buyer doesn't pay at the end, changes his mind or something. Or I have to wait those two months to find this out?
And one more question within the previous one actually - does the buyer have to wait those two months as well just to ask me for a name change or any other changes he/she prefers?

admin's picture

Yes, it takes up to 6 weeks to check if the buyer is legit or the form of payment is legit. But sometimes it's much faster.

The buyer doesn't have to wait, he can download the logo immediately and we should do the changes asap as well.

I know it sounds counter intuitive, but in 99% of the cases the buyer is legit and we can't punish legitimate buyers for the 1%.

However if we don't have this check in place scammers will ruin the site for all of us.

SSavitt's picture

Hi Ivan,

Love the site, great work! Have you thought of adding an estimated payment date on the Credits Earned page for each sold logo, like shipping works when you buy things online, so we know what to expect? That way we don't have to ask and back you guys up even further. If you are behind or there is a hold on a payment just have another column that says the status of the payment. That may reduce the number of questions you have to answer and allow you to focus on other things. Thanks again for this wonderful site.

admin's picture

I can't do it because many times it doesn't depend on us. PayPal just tells us it's being checked and they don't give any deadline.

dweez's picture

THANKS FOR YOUR HELP

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

skoomz's picture

i have a client who wants to pay me direct but doesnt have paypal. Im in South Africa hes in Canada, i have given him my credit cards details he needs to deposit into my account but he says he doesnt know how, any suggestions.

justologos's picture

i do not understand, my case is 60 days?
i have 1 sold logo.

thx for answer!

justologos's picture

now i know is 60 days...it's a little bit strange because the client have the logo, stocklogos have the fees, and the only that have worked is a designer :)....anyway is your policy....respect!

JZAR's picture

its your first sale??????

INCREIBLE

JZAR's picture

because I thought you had already sold a few, and because, as always from my ignorance, your logos I like me more than others.

if it is your first sale, i think i must wait very much month for my first sale, hahahahahaha

justologos's picture

i work on few brief, and i think this is the reason of my unique sale...but i work on many sites, and i sell logos on other site too....this will help u to increase your money. :)

admin's picture

Please select PayPal or AlertPay for quick payment. Cheque needs $200 in credit to be sent.

anghelaht's picture

Is this "7 days period" still "ON"? since I've been waiting for 23 days for a payment and still nothing (it's not the first sale). If it isn't "ON", Ivan could you be kind and delete this post?! And if it is"ON" -why is this taking so freaking long? :)))

admin's picture

It's on but a few logos are delayed. You will be payed on Friday.

anghelaht's picture

call me whatever you want..but i really have to say this...."friday" before the easter bunny comes or "friday" the day after the earth stood still? :)

admin's picture

There is still a hold on this payment. Give me a few more days. I'll keep a close watch on this one.

admin's picture

First of them will be payed within a day or so.

Thaerna's picture

Thanks for the quick reply Ivan, I appreciate it.

bpalasek's picture

I'm also w8ing nearly 4 weeks and steel nothing ;( (not 1st sale; any trouble ?)

admin's picture

Wait 5 more day please. Sorry for the delay.

Thaerna's picture

Ofcourse I can wait 5 days!!! Thank you for the update

Thaerna's picture

Could you please give me a date for the payment of the above logo?
Thanks

admin's picture

That should be today or latest tomorrow if we can't fit all payments in one day.

ROCKADERO's picture

Would that be mine also? I don't mind just nice to know when, the last payment only took a day.

admin's picture

Sorry folks, next payment is on the 24th, not Today.

ROCKADERO's picture

Why is that? Pointless advertising a 7 day payment turnaround when it's more like 14 days. Not sure why it fluctuates so much??

admin's picture

It's an exception this time. Normally it's 7 days. Personal reasons.

Thaerna's picture

Mine is over a month now but thanks for the honesty and the update.

ROCKADERO's picture

I've sold 3 logos in the last two weeks, one I have done adjustments for, one didn't need them and the one I sold today is asking for other files. I think the payment time needs speeding up because I feel I shouldn't do anymore work until payment is finalized. The client may have to wait for alterations because of it. I don't think the clients would be happy if I explained, I haven't been paid yet so you'll have to wait for those alterations !

admin's picture

You have to do the alterations immediately. You can't wait for the payment. Sorry!

ROCKADERO's picture

I have done no worries, just having a bad day in the day job! Hope everything is well, sorry for eagerness !

ryu's picture

Hi There,
I have sold 2 logos in the last 2 months, am i closer to being paid?
cheers ivan
R

admin's picture

Yes, you should be on the 24th. Let me know if not.

ryu's picture

ok thanks very much!
R

ROCKADERO's picture

Still nothing on the 24th Ivan.

I'm now waiting on 4 sales and currently working on alterations for 3 of them, which is like working for free. Can you let us know what the problem is. I don't want to be working for free, because you say the alterations have to be done right away my work away from SL is on hold.

admin's picture

Sorry about the delay. Not everybody was payed Today, we will continue on Monday.