Attached Link: Price Versus Value for Digital Products

At the risk of taking mrsparky's thread in a different direction...

Sure, freebies are fun to have, but many times "you get what you pay for". Sometimes this means the freebie is poor quality and somtimes it means the customer won't get technical support. Sure, the creator might be a nice guy (like mrsparky), but there comes a point where even the most patient people say "You didn't pay for this, so why should I hold your hand and teach you how to use Poser".

And I've seen spaceship models that the modeller claims was from Star Wars, but the proportions and colors were wrong. His reply, "It's a freebie, so what do you expect"?

However, I think freebies are an excellent way for new modellers to show off their talent and build a customer base. That way, they can iron out all the issues before selling their models. Free add-ons, like textures and poses, are also a great way to thank customers for their purchase.

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