AlbertSnapper Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 I have just put a Worldwide restriction for personal use on all my pictures. It can be done in batches. If a picture purchaser wanted an image for 'personal use' would they understand or care if there is a restriction in place ? (maybe not) And is it possible to purchase use of an image for the cheap personal use option even though a restriction is in force ? ( i don't know) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrumu Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share Posted April 5, 2016 I have just put a Worldwide restriction for personal use on all my pictures. It can be done in batches. If a picture purchaser wanted an image for 'personal use' would they understand or care if there is a restriction in place ? (maybe not) And is it possible to purchase use of an image for the cheap personal use option even though a restriction is in force ? ( i don't know) Hi Rolf if you set a worldwide personal use restriction, it will show up in red on the image page. Here's one of mine which as an example: http://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-snow-covered-house-and-trees-at-eggberge-canton-of-uri-in-the-sw-89433903.html Note that due to the restriction, the personal use option is no longer selected by default, but it is still selectable. I would prefer if it was disabled, or better, if it was completely hidden, but I guess it's also ok the way it is now. If you select personal use, the download button will be deactivated until you switch back to a different option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 I have just put a Worldwide restriction for personal use on all my pictures. It can be done in batches. Hi Rolf I checked but it seems that something goes wrong. If I choose the option personal use the download button is active. Following the link of chrumu I can see a red label with a restriction stated, and the download button is inactive setting personal use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrumu Posted April 6, 2016 Author Share Posted April 6, 2016 I have just put a Worldwide restriction for personal use on all my pictures. It can be done in batches. Hi Rolf I checked but it seems that something goes wrong. If I choose the option personal use the download button is active. Following the link of chrumu I can see a red label with a restriction stated, and the download button is inactive setting personal use. Please note that restrictions seem to only get active after a database update, i.e., within 24h, but not immediately. For the picture I've linked in my post I've set the restrictions a few days ago already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Evans Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Had one of these come through today $6 for personal use. This will look lovely above somebodies fireplace. I suspect we might start to see these images crop up in internal company newsletters and magazines etc. Or specialised publications with a very limited circulation. The "personal use" option definitely needs to go, it is obvious that it is being abused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiskerke Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 I've only had two Personal Use licenses but I've also had 5 sales that included "multiple web use incl. personal screensaver use." I'm not sure what this is but I hope it doesn't mean that anyone who happens across their site can download full screen images for free. Bing homepage allows this. I've had at least one Alamy sale to Bing that was used as a screensaver. Worse is a sale to a large client that also has a Tumblr version of it's main magazine. I stopped counting at 3500 re-blogs and lifts. They now pay a higher fee btw. wim wim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Adlercreutz Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 I don't know what happened. I put in restrictions on all my pictures for personal use yesterday and that is gone today. I hope it is only a glitch. Somebody bought 2 of my pitures showing Monty Python during rehearsals, rare stuff, for personal use the other day for $14.99. Today I find 3 more sales for the same use, also on Monty Python, but now the price is down to $7.50! I must say I don't like this business model at all. Rolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearl Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Non-commercial, one time, personal / home use now appears to be € 20 (Euro). The € 14.99 is now for presentation use only. Cheers, Philippe Showing as £9.99 in the UK though Pearl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arletta Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Yup, I still see old: Personal use £ 9.99 I honestly hope Alamy will change this price asap, before I waste my time on opting out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vpics Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 I had these two in March Country: Worldwide Usage: Commercial electronic, Use in slides/materials to support a presentation or talk - such as Powerpoint or Keynote. Media: Commercial presentation, single design Start: 30 March 2016 End: 30 March 2021 and Country: Worldwide Usage: Editorial, Use in slides/materials to support a presentation or talk - such as Powerpoint or Keynote. Media: Editorial presentation, single design Start: 31 March 2016 End: 31 March 2021 The editorial was more expensive. $15.92 vs $14.99. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecadet Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Stays at £9.99 here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losdemas Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Non-commercial, one time, personal / home use now appears to be € 20 (Euro). The € 14.99 is now for presentation use only. Cheers, Philippe Showing as £9.99 in the UK though Pearl That's strange Do you see this page in Euros? Presentation: € 14.99 Or choose another rights-managed license >> drop down menu >> select personal use >> shows € 20.00 Cheers, Philippe Both options show as £9.99 here in the UK, Philippe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Morgan Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Here in Canada US$14.99. Jill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arletta Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Sorry Philippe, you pay more You must live in rich country, not like us... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 I can see the same as Philippe. I have chosen right managed personal use and the price is 20€ Italy just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylineboy Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 i see uk amounts as mentioned above. also strange licence, you would think that COMMERCIAL be the more expensive "presentation use" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callie Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 For me Personal Use is not now one of the main options on the German site, but still is on the British one at 9.99 UK. On the German site you have to go into 'or choose another rights managed option' and click through then it is 20 euro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisC Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 That's what I said the One of the main reasons we are seeing all these Personal use choices is that it is now the first option in the list of "buy this image now" when you click through to the image spec page. Jill So it is. How long has this been the case? That's what I said the other day, not only that, but it also says, "quick and simple check out, no credits....no need to register" I only spotted it when this thread started. This why they are appearing, hopefully with the new non-flash alamy, this will be an easy option, to opt out? Stock Photo - Full English breakfast, with black pudding fry up at a cafe. Fried breakfast overhead food UK Preview Full English breakfast, with black pudding fry up at a cafe. Fried breakfast overhead food UK. Save preview image Add to lightbox Add to cart File size: 3200 x 3200 px | 27.1 x 27.1 cm (300dpi) | 29.3 MB Image ID: D78EJ5 Copyright: © Robert Convery / Alamy Stock Photo Model release: No Property release: No Check if you need a release Buy this stock image now… Share ▼ Choose a license from the list below that suits your needs. Personal use £ 9.99 Presentation £ 9.99 Website £ 19.99 Magazine £ 79.99 Marketing package: Small business £ 39.99 Marketing package: Large business £ 149.99 Or choose a royalty-free license Quick and simple checkout - no credits, no subscriptions, no need to register! Download Stock photo keywords Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisC Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 I have just put a Worldwide restriction for personal use on all my pictures. It can be done in batches. How did you do it in batches Rolf? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Adlercreutz Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Dragged down into the batch box. As I didn't have anything in restrictions before, nothing got erased. On the other hand, it didn't work as I thought it would, so I'll have to do it all over again adding the low restriction box that say all media worldwide, all industries and so on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Morgan Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Dragged down into the batch box. As I didn't have anything in restrictions before, nothing got erased. On the other hand, it didn't work as I thought it would, so I'll have to do it all over again adding the low restriction box that say all media worldwide, all industries and so on. I added it to one image to see how it would appear. I don't really like the fact that when buyers zoom my image, they see "This image has restrictions". Although it is quite apparent that Personal Use has been removed, would buyers bother to notice or simply back out and pick something else, not wanting to hunt to see if there are other restrictions. A simple box to eliminate personal use would be best as it would show right on the spec page without having to have that evil red box at the top. Or the restrictions should be stated in the little red box so buyers can see right away. Jill Jill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoDogue Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 I added it to one image to see how it would appear. I don't really like the fact that when buyers zoom my image, they see "This image has restrictions". Although it is quite apparent that Personal Use has been removed, would buyers bother to notice or simply back out and pick something else, not wanting to hunt to see if there are other restrictions. A simple box to eliminate personal use would be best as it would show right on the spec page without having to have that evil red box at the top. Or the restrictions should be stated in the little red box so buyers can see right away. Jill Jill I've been adding the Personal Use restriction to my photos in batches. I also added NO PERSONAL USE in the description area. This week I had a $199 sale for marketing and a second $75 for tv use. It may confuse less experienced buyers but, if they really want the image, they can always contact Alamy for an explanation. fD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty LaRue Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 I recently had a sale for $14.99 of an iconic image of a tourist attraction here in Oklahoma City. I have a very strong feeling if I should go to the gift shop of that attraction, I'd find postcards or other commercial items being sold with my image on them. I plan on checking it out. We have a saying around here. "it burns my butt." (Utter disgust and anger) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losdemas Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 I recently had a sale for $14.99 of an iconic image of a tourist attraction here in Oklahoma City. I have a very strong feeling if I should go to the gift shop of that attraction, I'd find postcards or other commercial items being sold with my image on them. I plan on checking it out. We have a saying around here. "it burns my butt." (Utter disgust and anger) Let us know, Betty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Would anyone like to trade a $4.44 distributor sale (editorial) for a $14.99 personal use one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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