Messages

1

Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Return address for Pic Rights???

« on: April 01, 2018, 09:23:07 PM »

So I guess I'm the only one this seems a bit odd to here?

2

Getty Images Letter Forum / Return address for Pic Rights???

« on: March 16, 2018, 01:46:52 PM »

So this was the return to address that was attached to the letters from Pic Rights. Has anyone else searched this online and noticed the group linked with this address? Not exactly the type of people that I would think would have anything to do with this matter. Was going to upload the image of the address but can't seem to figure out how to do it here. Return address is PO Box 3415 Wichita KS 67201-3415

3

Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: PicRights.com

« on: March 12, 2018, 07:02:44 PM »

Add me to the list as well. Had an image on our website that we did not realize was protected. Received first email and letter month ago, removed image next day, received second letter few weeks ago. This is what led us to research this online and luckily we found this forum. Want to thank Matthew for setting this up and all who have chimed in. First, have taken your advice and been reading up and educating ourselves the best we can on this, watched all of your videos while we worked today, learned a great deal from Oscar and Robert, thanks to them as well. I have to say I have mixed emotions with regards to how to approach this.

My first reaction was to remove the image and learn more when I had the time which is now. Normally I would respond via email however I have not and part of my reasoning seems justified by the fact that pic rights is asking for $1090 for one image that was on my site for two maybe three months at max. Next I see and hear all the others on here explaining their dealings and it does come across as just see who will cave in and pay.

I've read in some post where you should question them to prove that the image is protected but then I read in another that the system is so outdated there is no way that even this is a sure way to tell, so I guess my question is why even bother asking them this to begin with? So far I have not replied to anything and feel as if doing so would be like a fish nibbling on the bait, then they will really pull in to set the hook. Third letter I'm sure to arrive soon. Have folks that ignored them been receiving letters for three years?

4

Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: PicRights Too

« on: March 12, 2018, 12:11:22 PM »

I find myself now in a similar situation with them also and feel it best to ignore. I'm just curious if anyone has had luck going this route, if so how long before the letters and emails stopped? I see where some folks give in and either buy the photo or make a settlement but would like to hear from anyone who did not.