Digital BW, The Print

I recently sent in a set of prints to Focus magazine.  This month, however
there was no submission fee.  Spivak advertised that he was looking to
publish portfolios for his FOCUS magazine.  I got a call from him 2 days
later, telling me he wanted to publish the work, but there would be a $1500.
Advertising charge.  I told him that I wasn't interested in buying
advertising, that I was just responding to his call for portfolios.
He said , "okay, we publish 2 portfolios each issue where people don't buy
advertising"  he would let me know if I was to be published.
A few days later, he called again asking if I was interested in the $1500.00
deal.  I once again told him NO.  I wasn't interested in advertising with
him.
He asked me how I get the public to find out about me.  I told him that I
have a website, that I regularly send out promo cards, I have a New York
rep., my stock photos are distributed through Nonstock / Picturearts, and I
have a relationship with Corbis.  He said to me "Then you do advertise with
your promo cards..isn't that the same as advertising with me?"
Once again I told him that I wasn't interested, and hung up the phone.
Thankfully, I just sent small unmounted prints a EEM, no great loss of
expense.  I did include a self address stamped envelope for their return,
just a couple of dollars invested..no great loss.
I think this guy is a hustler..watch out.
I hope you get your money and work back.
David Aschkenas
www.daschkenasphoto.com

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David Aschkenas
915 N. Euclid Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
412-363-3458

www.daschkenasphoto.com