$10 for a single model… or $20 a month for four models? For some flexi toy with 20 separate variations that only have tiny changes?
I recognize this is a pretty minor issue in the grand scheme of things. There are plenty of alternatives - both free and paid. It’s just a frustrating trend I’ve been noticing. I’m all for supporting artists and recognizing the time and effort it takes to create the model. I have a handful of Pateron subscriptions/donations.
I don’t sell anything. I print for myself and for gifts. Not everyone wants to sell prints at flea markets, but it feels like that’s the assumption now.
Side rant: It’s annoying how the first thing EVERYONE says when seeing your prints is that “you could sell these!!” I know they mean well, like it’s a compliment, but it’s annoying when it’s insisted on as if they were the first people make such a profound thought.
Reach out to the designer and ask if you can print one for personal use for cheaper. Many will work with you.
Really? This would feel like an entitled overstep to me. No shade if that’s what you do, it would just feel wrong to me.
I mean, as you pointed out, people price with vendors in mind. If you’re polite and respectful, I don’t see an issue with asking for a pricing model that makes more sense for your use. They can say no or ignore you, of course, but it doesn’t hurt to ask.
It really comes down to what the product is intended for. If these were only something that could be used for creating a product to sell, I would agree with you. But in this case it is easily something someone could want for personal use.