Normally, in January, iStockphoto adjusts its image prices, either by changing per credit prices, or by modifying the credits needed for a certain item/size. I thought we were going to make it into 2011 without a price change, but apparently they’ve decided to announce one, after yesterday’s hardware upgrade.
Details can be found here: http://www.istockphoto.com/forum_messages.php?threadid=293832&page=1
Here’s some of the changes I’ve been able to find.
Actually, iStock moderator kelvinJay has a nice chart here detailing what has changed across the board.
I was hoping they would put the site right before they even thought about increasing prices. Unfortunatelynot, even if the price increases are limited mainly to E+ photos and main collection videos.
The issue of having file stuck as E+ at the higher prices is also annoying.
The recent habit of annoying contributors and buyers alike continues. Sigh!