So I recently started a new (and slightly experimental) music selling thread, where I compose piano music based on a user's specifications in return for tu.
Currently, it is pay-what-you-think-its-worth (but not free); however, I am looking for this to soon change.
I figured after the first five orders would be a good time to implement some sort of pricing system.
Here are some obstacles I need to consider in pricing my music:
1) While one can specify the length of the piece, it is not required. However, a 2 minute piece and an 8 minute piece don't seem as if they should be priced equally.
2) Music takes time. Months of time. The people who ask are willing to wait (its emboldened right by the skeleton you use to fill out your order) but should not 2 months of work cost less than 8 months of work? I do not, however, want to make anyone feel like I am cheating them by 'purposefully' taking longer on a commission.
And what I know so far:
1) One user has paid in advance, providing 50 million tu for my future efforts. Not knowing the length or time of work this piece will take, what do you think of this price? Should it be considered a base on which to build tips? Or do you think paid up front prices are more of the that's-it type?
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