NEWS: 2024 AND PRICE CHANGE (Pixiv Fanbox)

Hello supporters!

I want to start this post, as always, by thanking each and every one of you for your constant support of my work, both new and old supporters! Without you, I couldn't continue working on something I enjoy so much, and I hope you do too.

I'll try to be brief with this news and make my reasons as clear as possible. I will be making a small increase in the prices of Packs, Subscribestar and Fanbox slots starting in February 2024. This is due to changes in the dollar and the overall increase in the cost of living that has been happening globally, especially in my country, Chile.

As many of you may know, especially those who have been following me since the Patreon days, I have not made significant changes to the prices since long before the pandemic. I've been stuck, holding back prices due to my expulsion from Patreon and the global monetary problems due to COVID. I've tried not to overburden my followers and have kept the prices the same for several years, even as some currencies devalue while others increase.

In this context, I want to be extremely clear and transparent with you about this, as I have made some changes in the past, but for very different reasons:

-In June 2021, I made a small increase in pack prices ($2) because Patreon closed my account without notice. This small increase was to offset the higher taxes imposed by Subscribestar and Fanbox, which are still higher than those of Patreon.

-In September 2022, I raised Fanbox prices due to the devaluation of the yen against the dollar, a currency that continues to devalue to this day. As a result, the prices on that platform do not reflect the same values, making the packs even cheaper on Fanbox.

As you can see, these changes do not reflect an increase in the quality and quantity of the work delivered or the increased cost of living. Ten dollars today are not the same as ten dollars in 2019.

Due to all of the above, I have conducted a study, comparing prices with other artists and examining the quality/price ratio they offer. Despite offering larger packs (around 50-70 files with about 13 different images plus variants and sketches), I have found that my packs are well below market prices.

Nevertheless, I do not plan to make a very abrupt change.

That said, the prices will be as follows:

-Packs in Gumroad will increase from $12 to $18 each.

-The Ideas and Poll Voting slot, currently $5, will increase to $8.

-The Monthly Pack slot, currently $12, will increase to $18 on Subscribestar and Fanbox.

-All R-coins slots will have an increase of $5 each, as follows: Bronze: $30, Silver: $40, Gold: $70, and Diamond: $105.

-Fanbox values will be increased accordingly, reflecting the value of the Yen at the new prices.

As mentioned earlier, the changes will take effect in early February. I recommend being attentive from the 1st to the 5th of the month to change slots and avoid double charges by Subscribestar and Fanbox (if this happens, I cannot provide refunds, so I will not be held responsible)

R-coins slots will be secured; no one will lose their slot until that date. If you want to change slots, you must let me know to make the change together (contact me on Discord if you want to make the change).

If any R-coins supporter wants to secure their slot earlier and make the change in January, they will receive an extra 5 R-coins as compensation for that month (only from January 1st to 5th and before your payment is processed)

Anyone who remains in an old slot (which will have the name changed to “OLD Slot”) and does not make the change will receive the rewards of the lower slot next to theirs, except for R-coins slots, which will not receive R-coins for staying in their old slots. Additionally, their slots will be open for anyone to take after February 5th.

I appreciate your understanding and support during this process, as it is not easy to make such a decision, as they always involve a period of adjustment and significant monetary losses. But, as I have said throughout the post, it is something I cannot prolong any longer, as maintaining 2019 prices in 2024 does not reflect the effort and dedication I put into this work that has been going on for more than 12 years.

I hope to continue having your support in the future, and I hope you continue to enjoy what I do.

Reit.