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Question about Limited Editions
13 years ago
Hi everyone!
So I think you all know that since some Avatars, I started to release time limited "special colours" editions.
When I thought about starting that, I was of course sure some would ask for the limited after the time ( for various reasons ).
But I'm sometimes getting problems with them, some really don't understand that I wont sell them and are getting pretty angry about it.
Despite what many thinks. I'm not making limited editions to make more money, they sure sell pretty well but I believe most people who bought them as "limited" would have bought them if they would be "unlimited". I'm limiting them to make them more or less collector and cause the style doesn't really fit with the rest of avatars.
I thought you liked, but do you ? Would you prefer those special colours to stay for sale all the time ?
Note: In any case past limited editions will not be sold again.
So I think you all know that since some Avatars, I started to release time limited "special colours" editions.
When I thought about starting that, I was of course sure some would ask for the limited after the time ( for various reasons ).
But I'm sometimes getting problems with them, some really don't understand that I wont sell them and are getting pretty angry about it.
Despite what many thinks. I'm not making limited editions to make more money, they sure sell pretty well but I believe most people who bought them as "limited" would have bought them if they would be "unlimited". I'm limiting them to make them more or less collector and cause the style doesn't really fit with the rest of avatars.
I thought you liked, but do you ? Would you prefer those special colours to stay for sale all the time ?
Note: In any case past limited editions will not be sold again.
*readies her money throwing arm*
I agree that you will get some that whine, but you get that no matter how great your avi are. Also great is that you do them that they look unique, which adds to them too, not to mention for those that miss out on the LE's can always hire a modder to make their own version, giving others creative inspiration
One way to address the issue, is to communicate what limited edition means. By this I mean have a sign in the shop which tells people:
"Limited Edition avatars are a speciality and are on sale periodically for a LIMITED TIME. They will never be resold again because that defeats the purpose of them being limited and special. There are no exceptions to this rule."
^ something like that. (Maybe better wording :p ) But the idea is that if that information is always shown, people will have no reason to bug you about them when they are no longer on sale. (Yes you know some people will try anyway XD, but a sharp kick in the groin sorts THOSE kinds of people out. ^.^ )
Just be sure you clearly state, Limited Edition coloration are only available from this date, to this date. They will not be sold again after this date window. If that is stated then there really isn't much they can say since you covered your bases. If they want a recolor they can either do it their-selves or find an artist on SL that specializes in avatar recolorations. I do love your Limited Editions by the way! They are awesome, so you should do them!