Hi everyone,
Thank you for all the thoughtful and passionate feedback regarding the upcoming changes to our payout system. We understand this is a significant shift, and your input, especially from our long-time loyal contributors and new creators alike, is incredibly important to us.
We are currently reviewing all of your feedback carefully. While the new structure is scheduled to go into effect on June 2, 2025, we want to assure you that this is not the end of the conversation.
We are actively exploring adjustments - if not immediately on day one, then very shortly thereafter - to ensure the new system better reflects the value brought by our long-term loyal sellers who placed their trust in CGTrader from the early days, as well as new sellers who are just beginning their 3D selling journey.
Your voice matters, and our team is committed to finding the right balance. Please continue sharing your insights - they will directly influence how we move forward.
Thank you for helping shape CGTrader into a better, fairer marketplace for everyone.
The reason I consider the new payout system unfair is that, under the previous model, I received 80% of the revenue from each sale. However, under the new system, my earnings have decreased to just 68% per sale. This represents a significant reduction in seller compensation, which I believe is unjustified and discouraging.
The newly implemented payout system appears to be designed in a way that significantly reduces earnings for sellers, which is both unfair and based on unrealistic expectations. This change is particularly discouraging for new sellers who are just beginning to offer their 3D models on CGTrader. Such policies risk demotivating talented creators and may ultimately impact the overall quality and diversity of content on the platform.
I admit to not fully understanding what you are about to do, without consulting any sellers first I might add.
BUT, It seems to me that my work in building up sales gradually to just under the 78% ("Genius" Level) is about to count for nothing, at least in my reading of the recent email. Are we to be compensated in ANY way for the progress already made, or is everyone now expected to submit to vastly lower income - in much the same way that happened in TurboSquid - which is why I came here in the first place?
Indeed. This seems to be nothing but an ill conceived cash-grab, designed to get rid of those who just sell a few models, and a kick in the face for the majority of people who have been around a few years, possibly with a niche market, that currently sit around the 70 to 80% royalty rate. I look likely to lose around 10 to 12% royalties, and am absolutely not happy with this situation at all, especially since we will still be paying the fee for sales. If this is the case, I may as well just move back to Turbosquid & become an exclusive seller. Not happy at all.
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