CGTrader's new payout system feels more like a cash grab than a fair update.

Can any one tell me how to report this user ?

The results of this new system will definitely be bad. They are reducing the profit margins of us sellers. As a result, the prices of the models will increase and this will reduce the sales. So, as a result, both we and CGTrader will lose. They just don't realize it yet.

we will lose the benefits of the percentages earned in these years the new system tells me that to get a 79% I should sell every year about $ 30,000 at least that's what I understood.. which is impossible for small artists .... at least that's what I understood it works like.... correct me if I'm wrong. https://help.cgtrader.com/hc/en-us/articles/35293756906257-New-Payout-Rate-System-Explained

Cash grab - it payment processing charging you ~$1+ for each sale.

Is it possible that the fee increase is not permissible because it may violate EU law?
Lithuania is part of the EU and must comply with EU law. It may be illegal to unilaterally increase fees.
Customers are required to be asked in advance whether they agree to a fee increase. CGTrader did not do this in my case.
Therefore, I will file an objection to the fee increase today. All other affected parties should do the same (support(at)cgtrader.com)

Just find another sales platform and be happy! :)
No kidding, there are others where you should try your luck.
It worked for me, too.

Enrico

how does the new payout system work?

there is one thing i didn't understand... but if in one year a 3d artist reaches level 17... the following year this threshold is still valid..... or do you go back to level 0... on the first of January of the following year? I hope not otherwise it's a game of goose

anyway, to be honest, the artists who have been here for a long time should inherit the previous earnings threshold... in the sense that they have made this place grow and we have never seen a contract that goes backwards for those who have been here for a long time...

Nothing like this ever works for the seller. They have finally decided to start down the route that TurboSquid went down. I used to get 75% for every sale there, no fees. Now look at them. Here too. I was once promised 90% if I uploaded all my models, (I never got it btw), and again No fee. Now, we already pay a fee for every sale, and even though I am almost on 78%, we have a new system that seems designed to kill trade, rob the small & medium seller, and pay the most to those turning out ai created junk... Prove me wrong CGTrader...

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.

TO EVERYONE.

Did you saw the 26 steps? Its fucking hilarious.
300.000$ MONTHLY to get 80% Are you fucking idiots or what?

Look at ArtStation Marketplace 95% PAYOUT!!!! 95 fucking %
You all here in the system of CGTRADER are insane.
60% payout is where you SELLERS are all gonna be for the couple of years or more.

Lets assume: from 2mln models available here
the average monthly sales on all the platform is roughly 250.000$
(from which CG Trader grabs to itself and ASTONISHING amount of money!!! 40% is 100.000$ to the pocket

I'm sorry to say this but, did you looked at your site from 2005?
With such an amount of income monthly you doing ASTONISHINGLY BAD JOB and you want MORE MONEY!

Your payout rate must be AT LEAST 85% to 95% to all of the USERS PERIOD!
USERS.... LETS VOTE FOR THIS!!!!!!!! 85 to 95 or we just QUIT to any other available place with better %

Otherwise its not a platform its a fucking robbery. Are you a TAX 40% system on which we pay another fucking 40% tax on top? GET OUT!

Okay, but that's no use. I think you have to take action if you don't agree with the new fees.
That's why I contacted CGTrader support today and asked them to tell me what the objection deadlines are for the new payout policy.
I'm curious to see what the response will be – if anyone responds at all. If no one responds, I'll file my objection within the next 4-5 days. I'm serious.
I would just advise other affected parties to take action and not let any deadlines pass.

This is the text I wrote to the official CGTrader support "support(at)cgtrader.com" via email:

"Starting July 2, 2025, CGTrader will implement a new fee schedule that will significantly reduce my payouts. I do not agree with this new fee schedule.
I would like to know where I can submit my objection to the new fee schedule and what the objection deadlines are.

I would therefore like to ask you to answer my questions about the deadlines I must meet if I wish to object to the fee schedule.
Is there a mailing address?

I am very satisfied with the service you offer for marketing my 3D models and am happy to use it. I would like to continue to be a customer and buy and sell 3D models.
Please adjust your plans to reflect the new fee schedule. "