What's polite got to do with anything? This isn't a tea party it's a bussiness offer, you should expect people to analize your offer and raise objections if they have any. I think all the points made here are valid and the artists are just being practical. Now at least anyone who responds can't say they didn't know what they were getting into and it's better to have things out in the open. I personally would never ever sell exclusive rights to an image for $5-. I'm not saying your cheap I'm saying the offer is too low. (This is in response to post#8 'just plain rude')