How is This Fair?

[Jadendreamer13]

I just sold two decks of cards for $22.78. It was, of course, another third-party sale (that’s all I get now). My royalty rate is set at a reasonable 10%. I should have earned $2.78 cents. But instead I only received a paltry $1.25.

How is this fair? How can anyone earn even a modest income at this rate?

I am beyond frustrated, angry, and ready to throw in the towel. I’m tired of feeling cheated.

[NicheNest]

Completely agree. Gross income has dropped around 30-40% from last month prior to the changes (I'm sure more or less for others). Plus, everyone's costs stay the same (or increase if they advertise). Hard to justify the same level of effort going forward for a 30-40% pay cut. Especially considering as some designers may need to supplement that loss or income through additional employment etc. (some have had to already due to general slowdown in sales).