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JaneBurgess
03-25-2014, 09:08 PM
It might be very low to be honest depending upon what you are offering. It also takes time to get shows sometimes. I would try out different times if you can and see what works best for you.
Hope this is the right place for this... if not, I apologize!
I was on Streamate for the first time tonight, and sat for an hour without any privates or exclusives. Is this normal? Six people did add me to their favorites list, though obviously that doesn't pay the bills.
Could it be that I'm charging too much for a beginner? After reading through this thread, I set the rates at 2.89 premium and 3.89 exclusive. I've run though "the checklist": I had low music, good light, and was talkative and chatty and smiling. I also had a good set of toys. I'm also North American and at least reasonably attractive, if that matters. Any suggestions, or should I just try again later?
JaneBurgess
03-25-2014, 09:10 PM
I've actually enjoyed the last two nights on there. I make it clear I am not doing gold shows or showing nudity in free chat. They seem to accept it without complaining, which is nice. I hope you all had a great night so far.
Blovely
03-25-2014, 09:16 PM
In addition to this, I kind of feel like if we email to have every single bad rating removed, they will quit giving us that privilege. One 1 star out of tons of ratings shouldn't hurt you to the point of hurting your placement or anything - if anything it hurts our pride lol that's about it, unless you are getting several bad ratings regularly, and if they didn't leave an actual profile comment no one can see it but you.
Everyone should expect a bad rating here and there from butt hurt assholes.
I can see how if you only do gold shows, it might be a concern because at that point you never get any ratings. And ratings drop off after 90 days. So if you never get any ratings, you're eventually going to fall back to the "default" 4 stars anyway.
I only ask them to remove '1' star ratings when it is truly nothing to do with me.. the rest of the time .. I give them plenty of good reasons and push their buttons so I end up taking the hit for it!..lol
Same here @anonymous camgirl. I don't ask for every 1 rating to be removed. I only ask when the customer is clearly in the wrong. Like when they don't read my profile, go private, ask for something I don't do, and then when I tell them "oh you must have missed my room topic and profile because I don't do that" they leave and rate me a 1. I don't think its fair to have to keep that rating if you've taken the time to explain your show.
laurielegs
03-25-2014, 09:20 PM
Why would increasing the price stop peepers? I would have thought that the higher your price the more peepers you'll get because they can't afford to go over the 30s so they will cut out before they're being charged.
Yes you would think so but I've noticed the opposite. Less peepers and longer shows. I was very surprised at the results.
My guess is some peepers are so cheap they are terrified they might be charged and don't want to take a chance at using up their entire five dollar credit limit in one day ;)
AliceFun
03-25-2014, 09:33 PM
^^^ Hahahaaa, good one!
bbwchristyminx
03-25-2014, 09:48 PM
I NEVER cam on Tuesdays because it has always been slow as heck.. I decided to hop on for a little bit and ended up doing a goal show meeting my 1st highest goal met!! woohoo.
As I was doing a 2nd gold show I started the show at the last second and the timer never popped up but all the guys were there in the show. the timer was at 00:00. does anyone know why that happened (the show was for 6 minutes) ?? i told the guys i would cancel so they wouldn't be charged than i reported it to support. I'm not getting back on cause I got class in the morning.. :)
justanothercamgirl
03-25-2014, 10:54 PM
Lol yes that's what I meant :)
In that case, then I am in 100% agreement with you.
http://media.giphy.com/media/9CvWZTFXyNBio/giphy.gif
Snowy0Star
03-26-2014, 02:02 AM
I dont know what to do with the issue of guys being disconnected out of my room. Its been an issue for over a month now and i dont know if it me or SM. It happens all throughout my shift everytime I go on no matter what time of day i do go on . I have the best internet service my ISP can offer (Cox) 8 gigs of ram and I got a new modem and router my KBPS on the encoder is still all over the place. I started asking them whats happening and most are getting an error that says the got disconnected out of my room and to refresh. Its really putting a damper on my money because eventually most give up after trying a few times or when they come back in they wont go pvt. I did a test and apparently the internet lines in my area are really shitty so I'm wondering if that was something to do with it? Because when I go on MFC my KPBS is all over the place too - this isnt normal and its not a good thing ... When I go on I always unplug my modem and router and reboot my entire computer.
Blovely
03-26-2014, 03:52 AM
So I just noticed that we can now see exactly when we change our rates. I was going to write down when I changed my rates so that I know what price is my "sweet spot" but I forgot. I was going to go back into earnings history to see when I changed them but now I don't have too. Nice feature SM.
ZoeLee
03-26-2014, 04:31 AM
I NEVER cam on Tuesdays because it has always been slow as heck.. I decided to hop on for a little bit and ended up doing a goal show meeting my 1st highest goal met!! woohoo.
As I was doing a 2nd gold show I started the show at the last second and the timer never popped up but all the guys were there in the show. the timer was at 00:00. does anyone know why that happened (the show was for 6 minutes) ?? i told the guys i would cancel so they wouldn't be charged than i reported it to support. I'm not getting back on cause I got class in the morning.. :)
It did that last night for me and i had to sign out to stop the show. I was so mad. And i just saw it happen this morning with another girl.
Anyone know whats going on? I know I'm not the only one who can afford to keep canceling gold shows...
ugh.
SoloDesire
03-26-2014, 04:47 AM
Hope this is the right place for this... if not, I apologize!
I was on Streamate for the first time tonight, and sat for an hour without any privates or exclusives. Is this normal? Six people did add me to their favorites list, though obviously that doesn't pay the bills.
Could it be that I'm charging too much for a beginner? After reading through this thread, I set the rates at 2.89 premium and 3.89 exclusive. I've run though "the checklist": I had low music, good light, and was talkative and chatty and smiling. I also had a good set of toys. I'm also North American and at least reasonably attractive, if that matters. Any suggestions, or should I just try again later?
Don't worry just yet bb. I also sat on cam for over an hour yesterday with $0. It was just a horrible day for me. Stick with it and try again today...it always gets better.
Snowy0Star
03-26-2014, 04:51 AM
Don't worry just yet bb. I also sat on cam for over an hour yesterday with $0. It was just a horrible day for me. Stick with it and try again today...it always gets better.
I got a bluetooth headphones and a bluetooth transmitter dongle for my desktop made my shift very bearable teen titans FTW. it does kinda turn the guys off if they can hear stuff but no one mentioned my headphones... : P
SoloDesire
03-26-2014, 05:05 AM
^ Good idea!
Snowy0Star
03-26-2014, 05:11 AM
^ Good idea!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F25Z0FS/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - the dongle
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E4JWRPO/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=366ZU0FRTUOFY&coliid=I2A6QKWV2ER4TD&psc=1 - headphones
Glamourmilf
03-26-2014, 05:26 AM
Regarding playing with rates, does anyone know if a guy can do an advanced search for price rates, without having been in your room to actually see it? Hovering doesn't even show rates.
I'm curious, because when I lower them to a really low rate, the same screen names come in from 2 yrs ago, and flood my room. Back then I didn't know any better, and charged under 2 dollars.
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
03-26-2014, 06:47 AM
WHO THE HELL IS TELLING THESE GUYS 5, 10, 15 IS A HIGH TIP! STOP! ITS NOT A HIGH TIP UNLESS IT CHIMES!
Uh yes I tell them if it doesn't sound like the Heaven Gates have parted then no its not a fat tip. But If they want to make me giggle at the cute little dings their $2 makes, then by all means keep it coming. But all they will get is a giggle.
TheBrownFox
03-26-2014, 07:05 AM
Regarding playing with rates, does anyone know if a guy can do an advanced search for price rates, without having been in your room to actually see it? Hovering doesn't even show rates.
I used to wonder how that worked too, because I remember that at least once or twice a day I'd hear "5.99? Are you crazy?" from some cheap-ass who'd just entered the room. I had a feeling guys like that went room-hopping just to find who is "the cheapest." Lol.
Glamourmilf
03-26-2014, 07:10 AM
^^ Yes, but I'm talking about tons of guys from over 2 years ago, popping in to chat as soon as I lower it. (I never see those screen names at my usual rates). They can't see the price unless they enter, I don't think, so that's what I'd like to know. Is there a search button for them regarding pricing? Does that make my question any clearer?
I would ask sm directly, but I'm sure I would get a generic answer.
TheBrownFox
03-26-2014, 07:19 AM
^^ Yes, but I'm talking about tons of guys from over 2 years ago, popping in to chat as soon as I lower it. (I never see those screen names at my usual rates). They can't see the price unless they enter, I don't think, so that's what I'd like to know. Is there a search button for them regarding pricing? Does that make my question any clearer?
Yeah, I knew what you meant the first time. And you're right...SM would probably give you some generic answer, which is frustrating. I hope someone on here at least is able to answer it for you. I used to joke about how SM models also have to act as Customer Service/Tech Support, because SM doesn't tell you anything.
Glamourmilf
03-26-2014, 07:23 AM
^^ Exactly!!! Especially when that model on here mentioned the other day that sm told her to come here to sw to get questions answered./:O Oh well. if anyone knows, please answer us. Thanks:eye:
Cam_Model_Jess
03-26-2014, 07:45 AM
I make a group effort to push buttons .. during the gold shows "Im the high tipper babe" I will turn and ALWAYS a customer is in there that knows the drill "give it to him babe" and rip them a new asshole over 5 bucks
WHO THE HELL IS TELLING THESE GUYS 5, 10, 15 IS A HIGH TIP! STOP! ITS NOT A HIGH TIP UNLESS IT CHIMES! :O end of manic moment on forum
I think they're referring to "high tipper" as he is the customer who has the current highest pledge into your gold show? Some guys think if it's a $3 show & they put in $5, that makes them "high tipper" which means they get their name moaned or get to control the show. Some girls do seem to allow that for very low tip. On the other hand, I've seen room topics that specifically state "Highest tipper over $20..." (or whatever the amount is) "...gets his name moaned during show". Just another way to encourage higher tip-ins and discourage barking orders I suppose.
anonymous camgirl
03-26-2014, 11:33 AM
GIRLS! don't fall for this guy's Bullshit!.. I just confirmed with a TOP GIRL that he is a big fake and a liar.. I ommitted his nickname and the model's name for privacy reasons.. just don't fall for it.. I wanted to warn you girls.. There is NO easy ride without a heavy price to pay.
I am a 50 year old, retired nice guy, who lives in Malibu California....I am looking for a live in, travel partner, do this very very safely.....I have two great references. I also play drums for some of the biggest names in country music. You would become involved in that.......you would never have to work, volunteer for whatever you like. I am the nicest man in the world, have a huge family that visits all the time. I have two older labs, loveable, love children and other dogs. It would take work meeting each other, dating, seeing if we click......now what do you get. For your time away from work, not for sex, I would pay you in salary, benefits and bonuses about 200K per year to live in. You would travel first class. You would have the car of your dreams within reason. You would be the lady of the house for a gated, 5 bedroom, 4000 sq ft home, furnished as you see fit. You would have your own private master suite, all bedrooms have huge TV's and amazing electronics. And you would be cared for, loved??? protected. This is NOT too good to be true......I have issues like every other human on earth, but none that would interfere with us.......I love to kiss and hold hands. As you can see.......I am a hopeless romantic. I can only promise two things.....I look like my pictures which are no more than one year old and I am the nicest man you have ever met.......but I can't promise we will click. Your kids would be safe and meeting me we would make it so safe....I would open my private life to you. Every day you sit in your mini-van, you take a chance of danger. This would not be anywhere near as dangerous as meeting me. If you have children and are a single mom and that would be my priority. I would also pay in advance of meeting you and every pay period would be one month in advance. I would love the relationship to turn to marriage. Why not make real money and have lots of fun, safely.
Bambola
03-26-2014, 12:03 PM
thanks anonymous cam girl for tell in us!!!
today one guy tip me 100 for add skype and i told him NO and last week the same guy tip me 50 for that and i say the same.....crazy people....
Incantatious
03-26-2014, 12:22 PM
GIRLS! don't fall for this guy's Bullshit!.. I just confirmed with a TOP GIRL that he is a big fake and a liar.. I ommitted his nickname and the model's name for privacy reasons.. just don't fall for it.. I wanted to warn you girls.. There is NO easy ride without a heavy price to pay.
I am a 50 year old, retired nice guy, who lives in Malibu California....I am looking for a live in, travel partner, do this very very safely.....I have two great references. I also play drums for some of the biggest names in country music. You would become involved in that.......you would never have to work, volunteer for whatever you like. I am the nicest man in the world, have a huge family that visits all the time. I have two older labs, loveable, love children and other dogs. It would take work meeting each other, dating, seeing if we click......now what do you get. For your time away from work, not for sex, I would pay you in salary, benefits and bonuses about 200K per year to live in. You would travel first class. You would have the car of your dreams within reason. You would be the lady of the house for a gated, 5 bedroom, 4000 sq ft home, furnished as you see fit. You would have your own private master suite, all bedrooms have huge TV's and amazing electronics. And you would be cared for, loved??? protected. This is NOT too good to be true......I have issues like every other human on earth, but none that would interfere with us.......I love to kiss and hold hands. As you can see.......I am a hopeless romantic. I can only promise two things.....I look like my pictures which are no more than one year old and I am the nicest man you have ever met.......but I can't promise we will click. Your kids would be safe and meeting me we would make it so safe....I would open my private life to you. Every day you sit in your mini-van, you take a chance of danger. This would not be anywhere near as dangerous as meeting me. If you have children and are a single mom and that would be my priority. I would also pay in advance of meeting you and every pay period would be one month in advance. I would love the relationship to turn to marriage. Why not make real money and have lots of fun, safely.
I read those bolded things and I'm like... *the biggest sarcastic applause*...
Anyone who uses money to bribe someone into trusting them (especially single mothers with children?!) is suspicious as FUCK.
Anyone who proclaims themselves "the nicest man in the world", "the nicest man you have ever met" (um... O RLY?) is suspicious as FUCK.
It's basically all just brag, bribe, brag, bribe, brag, bribe... pressure cuz I'm so rich and nice and will give you so much money, bribe bribe bribe, brag. Wow. Oh! But "This is NOT too good to be true"! Jesus... No. It sounds too awful to be this fantasy he's making it out.
Thanks for posting this anonymouscamgirl. <3 I think there may be a chance he is seeking out and intentionally preying on women he may know are single mothers who have more need for money to feed their children, and so have a higher chance of falling for this in hope of what he's promising. He even promises you "benefits" (interesting terminology) as though he is the government giving you your welfare. Disgusting.
If that guy was all he said he was she would already know him if you know what I'm saying. If he's got so much $$and he's so great he would have found a better way. What a moron.
Bambola
03-26-2014, 12:50 PM
Anyone know what´s traffic depends in sm??because im online right now and i have 2 conexions in 30 minutes,what the fuck????
anonymous camgirl
03-26-2014, 01:13 PM
I liked your breakdown of the conversation...lol
I read those bolded things and I'm like... *the biggest sarcastic applause*...
Anyone who uses money to bribe someone into trusting them (especially single mothers with children?!) is suspicious as FUCK.
Anyone who proclaims themselves "the nicest man in the world", "the nicest man you have ever met" (um... O RLY?) is suspicious as FUCK.
It's basically all just brag, bribe, brag, bribe, brag, bribe... pressure cuz I'm so rich and nice and will give you so much money, bribe bribe bribe, brag. Wow. Oh! But "This is NOT too good to be true"! Jesus... No. It sounds too awful to be this fantasy he's making it out.
Thanks for posting this anonymouscamgirl. <3 I think there may be a chance he is seeking out and intentionally preying on women he may know are single mothers who have more need for money to feed their children, and so have a higher chance of falling for this in hope of what he's promising. He even promises you "benefits" (interesting terminology) as though he is the government giving you your welfare. Disgusting.
Glamourmilf
03-26-2014, 01:47 PM
^^ Just the fact he says he lives in Malibu, would cast him as an oddball! I lived out there for over 20 years, and L.A. guys are always, well.. a tad bit ...Off!
Most are on drugs, and they have sooo much money, way too much time on their hands, and all feel entitled.
If he lives in Malibu, he already has connections, You can bet. He can get a celebrity, or young starlet wanting those things he's offering.
L.A. stands for=Liars Anonymous!
I hate the guys out there. Too much pussy is already being thrown around for free, in the hopes of... whtever.
The girls are stunningly beautiful, so why would he even go trolling for cam girls, etc?
temptingmodel
03-26-2014, 07:49 PM
2 much info
bbwchristyminx
03-26-2014, 10:34 PM
Regarding playing with rates, does anyone know if a guy can do an advanced search for price rates, without having been in your room to actually see it? Hovering doesn't even show rates.
I'm curious, because when I lower them to a really low rate, the same screen names come in from 2 yrs ago, and flood my room. Back then I didn't know any better, and charged under 2 dollars.
I cant remember the exact name of the website but it's possible to see all our prices and you can even search models and the prices are clearly listed. I think it's called ratemycam or something like that. I was just on there the other day peeping competition in the bbw area ;)
Incantatious
03-26-2014, 11:24 PM
Funny , the ONLY people that bark orders are the ppl that do not tip extra. These guys make it rain and dont stay or have nothing to say. I have never in my life had a high tipper request things.
So true!
It's weird, some of the highest tippers I've had just drop their gold and go! As in, they don't even stick around for the show! Either that or they're silent during the show and just say all the thanks and stuff afterwards. The most demanding guys are usually the ones who tip the smallest amounts.
Snowy0Star
03-27-2014, 01:01 AM
I cant remember the exact name of the website but it's possible to see all our prices and you can even search models and the prices are clearly listed. I think it's called ratemycam or something like that. I was just on there the other day peeping competition in the bbw area ;)
review my cam but it hasnt updated the prices since the end of jan at least for me when i looked at my page 2-3 days ago
tropo
03-27-2014, 01:11 AM
I NEVER cam on Tuesdays because it has always been slow as heck.. I decided to hop on for a little bit and ended up doing a goal show meeting my 1st highest goal met!! woohoo.
Funny you should say that. I also never used to like Tuesdays, but the last 2 Tuesdays were the best days of the week for me. You never can tell.
I do it a bit harder than most of you though as I'm working 12 to 15 hours ahead of US time, so I'm online when most US customers are either asleep or at work. (2am to 2pm West Coast, 5am to 5pm East Coast). I'm in a very difficult time zone to get US and European customers.
medusa-san
03-27-2014, 04:39 AM
I just made an account on streamatemodels and it's asking me for my address..
I don't want checks sent to me, due to nosy family member and would like it to be put into my bank account or something of the sort
Is it asking for my address because that's where they will send the checks, or is it for tax information? I don't want to get too ahead of myself and end up getting checks sent to me, I just want it in my account.
Thank you!
Procrasturbator
03-27-2014, 04:45 AM
Once your account is approved there will be a page where you can select your preferred payment option. You'll probably want to select wire or Payoneer (but the Payoneer card does get sent to your house.) I believe there's also a Payoneer direct deposit option that doesn't involve a physical card. However in January they will send a 1099 to your mailing address on file and I believe it does come in a Streamate envelope, as do checks.
RaeRae
03-27-2014, 04:47 AM
Like Procasturbator said, Payoneer is good for avoiding a paper trail (could also using their Global Bank Transfer service so the money goes straight into your bank account). If you don't want the 1099 showing up at your house, I'd recommend getting a PO (or UPS) box for camming purposes.
medusa-san
03-27-2014, 04:48 AM
Once your account is approved there will be a page where you can select your preferred payment option. You'll probably want to select wire or Payoneer (but the Payoneer card does get sent to your house.) I believe there's also a Payoneer direct deposit option that doesn't involve a physical card. However in January they will send a 1099 to your mailing address on file and I believe it does come in a Streamate envelope, as do checks.
If I deactivate the account in a few months, do i still get the tax form as well? Thank you very much for your help!
Procrasturbator
03-27-2014, 04:50 AM
I believe they send out 1099s to everyone who made over $600 the previous year but the rules may change so I'd change your mailing address well before January, and definitely don't deactivate your account before changing your mailing address!
SadieTaylor
03-27-2014, 08:55 AM
Anyone else notice that when you raise your rates SM drops your placement? It's so weird. They instantly do it to me. I have been playing with mine for the past 2 weeks. My first hour I'll try higher rates like 5.99/6.99, even if I'm doing great they'll move my placement down 1 or 2 pages. When I'm making less at 4.99/5.99 I'm on the first page.
Glamourmilf
03-27-2014, 11:03 AM
^^ It wouldn't surprise me. I had raised my rates last Monday, and I was on the 5th page. Dropped my rates low, I mean low, and I was flooded with peeps and was in back to back privates.
I always thought that the more You charged, the higher placement would be.
laurielegs
03-27-2014, 11:09 AM
Weird! I have noticed the opposite, dropping my rates drops my placement almost every time, which makes me panic because I usually drop them to try to get more traffic, not to be lagging way on the back pages. Raised them back and boom, on the front again.
Odd thing though lately, I notice that traffic in my room does not necessarily correlate with where I see myself on the site. I can be on the front page and have like 4 guys, then some days on page 2 or 3 and my room crowded with guys I've never seen.
It's very different than a year or two ago and I have no clue why.
CurvyWinona
03-27-2014, 11:10 AM
I just changed my rate to 2.99 from 5.99 just to see where my placement would go. It is same. =/ I guess it does to some models, not all.
Glamourmilf
03-27-2014, 11:12 AM
^^ That's the thing. It is soooo different in lots of ways from even a year ago, agreed.
Bambola
03-27-2014, 11:14 AM
Hi everybody!!! How is Sm today? The same slowlyyyy than yesterday???
Marina Starr
03-27-2014, 12:13 PM
I know it's hard but just log on and stay on with a smile and hope for the best! It may be SLOW the first hour but things can ALWAYS turn around. Stay hopefully!
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/tsmelania/tumblr_m7xtguXb321qgy8r3o1_500_zps145f83aa.gif (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/tsmelania/media/tumblr_m7xtguXb321qgy8r3o1_500_zps145f83aa.gif.htm l)
Hi everybody!!! How is Sm today? The same slowlyyyy than yesterday???
PrincessButterflyxXx
03-27-2014, 12:54 PM
I just wish SM would drop there streaming qualities until a sista upgrades her labtop lol. Me and my i3 processor :( #randomthought #carryon
Magical_Hoohah
03-27-2014, 01:27 PM
I have direct deposit (ACH) through Payoneer for SM. You don't get a card, and the money just goes straight to the bank account (payday is Friday, and the money hits my account on Tuesday). Payoneer charges $3 every time you get paid, but that probably makes it the 2nd cheapest payment option, after getting a check.
The only thing I have ever gotten in the mail related to SM is the 1099, which only comes once a year. It comes in a large-ish envelope that says "Important Tax Return Documents Enclosed" on the front. In the return address window, it does show "Streamates Limited." I can see how that would be suspicious to a nosy relative. But wouldn't they also be pretty suspicious of your camming equipment and what you're doing locked in a room with a computer and webcam?
tropo
03-27-2014, 02:42 PM
^^ I was doing ok on a duo core. I don't use the encoder, not because of computer limitations, but because of Internet limitations as I split to other sites.
luvnrockets
03-27-2014, 03:31 PM
PO boxes are super cheap. I'd go for that if I were you. If you get popular enough, and live in a big city/don't mind sharing your city with your customers, you'll eventually want one anyway for gifts and such.
Issabelle
03-27-2014, 10:00 PM
During an exclusive session today, the following conversation took place:
"jayluvslegs: ur legs r a dream
damn it-- wait--
omgggggggggggggggggggggggggggg
ur thighsssssss
ii feel weakndzzzzy
oommggggggggggggggggggggggggg
...
U can get dressed miss-- I am Steve- I just ran in here-- Jay fell off the chair-- haha- he is passed out on the floor- too funny- take his money Miss!!!!!
I dont usually go to these sites- I called my gf when i found Jay
he is out cold
she asked for a picture- do u want also?
u really did knock him out- Ill send the picture"
Well, pics or it didn't happen dude.
They both came in to start singing my praises when he 'woke up' and told me I could share with you lovelies. Did he really pass out? Don't even care--funny either way.