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Should there be a limit on what you can charge for a pattern?

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Post time 2020-3-12 07:10 | Show all posts
A lot of prices are way too high.  I dont download very much at ALL b/c of it.  Theres many patterns Id love to have, but then I see the price, and Im afraid to get it b/c something I like more might come up.   There should be a limit and it should be low.  The worst part is, someone else cant upload the same pattern for a lower price to compete!

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You have a good point about someone else not being able to download the same pattern at a lower cost.  Post time 2020-3-12 22:43
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Post time 2020-3-12 07:21 | Show all posts
I cant afford patterns asking for over 100 GC because I have only 600+ in hand.  I hope a limit will set for different levels of readers.
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Post time 2020-3-12 22:46 | Show all posts

I agree.  I have enough coins to download things but I wont when the price is excessive.  I was going to download a pattern but the total cost for getting all the sections would have been over 1000 coins.  I went on line and spent real money to buy the paper copy instead.  I just couldnt support that level of greed.

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Ive done the same thing (bought a pattern with $ because poster asked too much)! Gold coins on here are precious for those of us that havent been on here very long. I just really dont like greed!!  Post time 2020-4-2 19:06
Love that you spent real money on principal, you go girl!!  Post time 2020-3-15 04:32
Yes I did! I know its kind of silly but it only cost me $5 and that seamed more reasonable than giving into price gouging on the forum! The things we do for a principle!  Post time 2020-3-13 05:29
Really spent real money? Thats cool !!  Post time 2020-3-13 04:51
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Post time 2020-3-15 04:39 | Show all posts
I agree that the prices are getting crazy! Just look at the repaints you already have to pay 199gc to the board which I dont understand. The poster is the one that did the work to make the repaint and the file is tiny, so why that is so much higher than regular files I have no idea :Q  If members make charges smaller maybe other wont charge crazy amounts so everyone can afford things is a reasonable amount of time and we can all be happy. If you charge less more people will download and you make more.. ta-da! ;P The board has a limit of 10gc for free designs, maybe a limit on other files would be a good idea.. I would like it :)

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I think the board needs to set a limit. It would be nice if people would self regulate and be reasonable with their charges but that doesnt seem to be the case.  Post time 2020-3-15 21:17
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Post time 2020-3-15 21:17 | Show all posts
Yes I do agree I think it should be lower
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Post time 2020-3-16 21:16 | Show all posts
I agree. Some points others charge in all forums are excessive. Some are very reasonable, though. Lower prices actually give better returns.
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Post time 2020-3-18 18:04 | Show all posts
The person, who uploaded a pattern, may set any price they prefer. Anyway, its not so easy to scan or what ever they do with the pattern.

And its only my decision to pay for this pattern or no. Yes, Im limited with patterns I can download. But I do "pay" if I really need this pattern, I will embroider (sew, etc) it.

But if I only need it in my "pantry" on my PC, sure, I do not download.

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Scanning something isnt difficult or time consuming.  Post time 2020-3-18 21:27
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Post time 2020-3-19 12:07 | Show all posts
@SallySue To scan something means that the person should buy patterns for real money, then buy the scanner for real money. And after that they couldnt get virtual coins they expected? For me, personally, really difficult to scan, then to edit or even make repaint. I did repaints, I know how much time I spent doing this. Hours! And I appreciate if somebody did this for me.

If its not difficult or time consuming, looking forward to see new patterns or repaints from you for free soon.
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Post time 2020-3-20 02:00 | Show all posts
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2020-3-10 18:44

No matter how much I want the pattern if I think the price is too high I just wont download it.  Th ...

I totally agree, but I also think the moderstors should do somethingabout this. Its been going on way too long.
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Post time 2020-3-23 04:52 | Show all posts
Yes. Some of the coin charges are very high
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