Why I don't Buy Adoptables (and why you might not want to, either)

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casually listens to the audio while making adoptables to sell

“I’ve seen ones over $100, sometimes they’re like $300” You’ve seen nothing yet, I’ve seen a pink dog go for a thousand

I think this video might be more appropriately named "Things to consider before buying an adoptable". You bring some good points to the table for more sporadic purchasers to consider: 1. Can you draw this character? Is it a design you'll be able to replicate? 2. Do you connect with this character? Does it strike you on an emotional level and inspire you? 3. Do you have a plan for this character? Can you put it to good use? 4. What are your reasons for buying it? Do you have a specific interest in this character or are you just looking to have something from this artist/wanting to spend money on yourself? 5. Is this a good use of your money? 6. Did you read the Terms of Service? Do you understand and agree with the Terms of Service? All good things to think about before making a big purchase!

I've never bought or made adoptables. But I just assumed they were no different than buying regular commissions. But in this case you are buying someones character to use for your own needs. Which is an actual business within the animation, or character design world. Some people just aren't creative enough to design a character, but they have the talent to draw or create some kind of content behind it. And they commission someone with creative talent to design the character for them.

I will say that I completely agree on the whole ''you are not allowed to edit your new bought character'' to be totally unacceptable, you are right once you sold your character legally you do NOT own it anymore, if you are not comfortable with another person changing your design, then don't sell it... I completely agree with you on that, people should stop writing that as a term of agreement when buying an adoptable.

I never understood the point of adoptables myself either.

I have a friend who recently bought an adoptable from someone, and the original owner is really controlling of it. They constantly tell my friend that they're not drawing her right even though it looks great and nothing in design has been changed, and they pretty much get pissed when he adds certain notes or traits the original owner doesn't like. They also nag him to put their name, and their friend's name, in the description of every single picture they post of the adoptable. It's really annoying, and I'm not even the one dealing with it first hand.

Buy cheep. Sell at a higher price. That's DeviantArt in a nutshell!

Y’all she’s not saying “YOUR OPINION HAS TO BE THE SAME AS MINE OR UR WRONG!!!!” She’s just stating her opinion on adoptables. Chill.

This video: Why not to buy adoptables Next video in my recommended: How to profit from adoptables.

I'm no lawyer, but I'm pretty sure putting conditions under which a design can be revoked in your terms of service won't hold up in court. If you're providing a service (ie LOANING a design), then sure, you have the right to end service. Otherwise you'd need a contract signed by all parties involved. The other thing is I feel like a lot of people getting heavily invested in adopts and their tos are teens/minors and minors can't sign contracts anyway!

I feel you emotionally on the "being able to revoke the character design." I went through a situation where someone who I had bought an adoptable from tried to take it back, when I hadn't broken any of their TOS (Cause they didnt have any) And I had become very emotionally attached to it. Cue them sending all their friends after me to harass me into giving the character back even though I legally owned it and had paid for it. Thankfully, I still have the character. If anyone reads this, they technically dont have the ability to take back a character design if you paid for the copyrights to it. Anyways, great video! You've earned a sub! ;3

Honestly, I sell adoptables but I won't buy any. I just really need the money..I'm in a tight spot..and well, I consider myself a character designer. There are some people who don't draw, or people who look specifically for character designs. Heck, animation companies like Disney for example,hires people who do character designs FOR A JOB, and they get paid for it too. Granted these character designs have to follow an outline for what the studio is looking for, but it's a very similar concept. I don't see anything wrong with selling characters, they're fun to make, and some people just like what others make. But like I said before, i don't buy adoptables i just sell em.

I'm just going to focus on the "revoking" part. Unless you've actually signed a legit contract, a character can't legally be revoked. When a design is sold, traded, or gifted away, the creator is giving up the ownership for that design. Even if the creator states something like, "sending money/points means you're agreeing to my ToS," it won't give them any right to taking back the character design, because it's technically no longer theirs. If someone buys a lamp from a store, the store owner has no say in what the buyer does with said lamp. If the owner takes the lamp away, it's simply theft.

I don't see buying adoptables as just buying a design. You're buying a piece of artwork. This is a reason why people want designs made by certain people. If you want a piece of artwork X artist made why is it silly to want an adopt specifically made by that artist? Also, there's a thing called demand. If an artist's adopts are in demand and are selling well, the price will sky rocket as does every other thing sold on this planet. And usually when an adopt is 300$ it's because the demands are high and it will likely get sold. You also talk about how you're poor and can't afford adoptables. Buying ANY kind of art is a luxury. It's a luxury item. People either save up for adoptables or have extra money they can spare on a luxury item. The way you talk about adoptables almost seems like you've only seen a small corner of what the adoptable community is. I personally will not buy adoptables because I have the ability to draw and create characters myself where other people might not. News flash, not everyone can draw/create. I charge 40$ for my adoptables because that's how much a standard single character commission from me would cost and because I have somewhat of a demand for my work, I'm able to. It's still work, it's still a piece of art being created, it deserves a price tag. Last point, I have never ever seen anyone have a TOS like that. People wouldn't purchase something from someone with a TOS with rules like those. I'm sure they exist somewhere but its a very very select few artists.

Everyone, I understand that this is Shell's opinion but just because it's her opinion doesn't mean that we're not allowed to critique it.

there's also bidding, where the design starts out at like 5-15 dollars. I've seen that shit go up to 200 dollars. Again, it's their choice how to use their money.

Yeah, of course this comes out a whole week after I shelled out 700 points... In my opinion, I don't buy adoptables for the character. I buy them to show my support for the artist that made them, and (idk) another way to show I appreciate them. Sure, I can donate, but if they have something on their profile that gives you benefits for donating- then it seems like I'm out for the benefits, not for supporting them. And I want them to see me draw these characters pointlessly, have a constant reminder that their stuff was wanted and paid for . It's more for them than it is for me. And even if I don't do anything with them, some adoptables can take hours, days, or weeks to create. And 50 bucks? As someone else has already said, there have been adoptables that have gone for a thousand or more. With all those other ones out there, some adoptables creators need a bit more love, especially considering how much effort some put into it- and how others don't. There are people who use dress-up games and creators to create adoptables by the pack, and sell them easily and cheaply. And I've seen some of those go faster than any handcrafted adoptable could ever hope for. So yeah, I'd just say it's more to support the artist.

Quick tip don't buy adoptables at 2 o'clock in the morning it will seem like a great deal at 2'oclock in the morning and then you will wake up and realise it was a total waste of money Trust me I know from experience