I think a lot of it boils down to whether or not the vendor is trying to make a living on Poser items or just making a few extra bucks from their passion for making stuff. If I had the talent to create Poser stuff, I would make common everyday things and if they didn't sell too well, I really wouldn't care.
Alas, my skills in that arena are very meager to none.

Edited to add ... if I were a vendor trying to make a lot of my living wage form this stuff, I would be creating some dazzling skimpwear.

Quote -  Problem is, a lot of people ask for stuff.. and then, when someone makes it.. they're not buying it anyway.

There's a lot here (myself included) who has asked for everyday wear for Mike[insert current version]  but it's just not enough to WANT something if you aren't going to cough up the money once it's made.

And that's the biggest problem with the Wishing Well. I've visited it a lot in the past and several of my freebies are based on requests made there or here. And my freebies are apparently pretty attractive, judging from the number of downloads. If only the sales were anywhere like them, I'd be happy - AND I'd be making M4 clothes all day long. But with the current market, it's just not worth the effort. Too much work for like 5 items sold.

It has been repeated so many times that it has become a mantra here, but still.. Sex Sells. Skimpy stuff for the ladies. There's a few select things for the guys that DOES sell well, but overall.. stuff for the male characters just isn't selling as good as something skimpy for V4

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