Pricing is the part most people get stuck on. Set it too high and nothing sells, set it too low and you leave money on the table and signal that the work is cheap. The good news is that pricing is not a guess. It is a range you can research, a starting point you can defend, and a number you adjust as you learn what your audience will pay.
This guide is about pricing strategy. RateMyFeet itself is free and is not a marketplace, so treat this as groundwork for wherever you decide to sell.
Research what others charge
Before you pick a number, spend an hour looking at what active sellers actually list. You are looking for the range, not one perfect price. Note what a single photo goes for, what a bundle of five or ten costs, and what people charge for a custom request. Prices vary a lot by follower count and niche, so focus on sellers who look like they are at a similar stage to you.
Write down a low, middle, and high figure for each type. That gives you a real range to work inside instead of a number you invented.
Set a starting price you can defend
When you have no reviews and no track record, buyers have no reason to trust a premium price yet. Start in the lower middle of the range you found. A modest price gets your first sales, and first sales get you the feedback and repeat buyers that let you charge more later.
Raising prices over time is normal and expected. Nobody remembers what you charged three months ago. What they notice is a seller who clearly has demand.
Build a simple set of tiers
Once you have a feel for demand, give buyers a few clear levels to choose from. A structure that works well:
- Singles: one photo, priced low enough to be an easy first purchase.
- Bundles: a set of five or ten at a per-photo discount, which lifts your average order.
- Customs: a specific request, priced higher because it is made to order and takes your time.
- Subscription: a monthly rate for regular drops, which turns one-off buyers into steady income.
Tiers work because they let buyers self-select. Someone who would never pay your custom rate will happily grab a bundle, and someone who loves your content will jump straight to the subscription.
Factor in platform fees
Your listed price is not your take-home. Most selling platforms charge a seller subscription, a per-sale commission, or both. If a platform takes fifteen percent and you want to clear ten dollars on a photo, you need to list it closer to twelve.
Do the math once and keep it in mind. It is easy to feel busy and still earn less than you thought because the fees quietly ate the difference.
Adjust to demand
Pricing is not something you set once. Treat it as a dial. If a bundle sells out in a day, that is a clear sign you priced it low, so raise it on the next drop. If things go quiet for a couple of weeks, hold your price and add a bundle or a limited offer instead of slashing your single price, which is hard to walk back.
The sellers who earn the most are not the ones with the highest prices. They are the ones who keep testing and let real demand set the number.
FAQ
What should I charge for my first feet pics?
Start in the lower middle of the range you see other early-stage sellers using. A modest price gets your first sales and reviews, which let you raise prices with confidence later.
Should I lower my price if nothing is selling?
Try a bundle or a limited offer before cutting your single price. Dropping your base price is hard to reverse and can signal that the work is worth less than it is.
Do I need different prices for custom requests?
Yes. Customs are made to order and take your time, so they should sit above your standard singles and bundles.
Want to test what lands before you set a price? Post on RateMyFeet for free and see how the community responds. Head to the for-creators page to get started.
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