Are You Expecting Miracles for $5?

Many Fiverr buyers look at a deal, think it’s great and then want more. I’m not saying that everyone is guilty of this. In fact, 99% of buyers on the site are great. They will pay for the extras they want and the quicker deliver.

This is for those who expect much more for their $5. While you can expect quality and value for money, you need to remember that a Fiverr seller is just getting $4 out of the $5 when Fiverr takes its cut. After transferring the money, whether to PayPal or onto the Payoneer card, there are other charges involved; not to mention currency conversions.

So, are you expecting miracles for $5? Here are some signs that you may be.

You Want Extra Fast Delivery Without Paying

You have a deadline within 24 hours but the Fiverr seller has a delivery time of 5 days. You don’t want to wait those 5 days and but want that particular seller. So, you ask for faster delivery.

The seller explains that he is happy to do that for extra. He wants $20 extra to shorten your wait time. Now, you have a few choices:

1.       Pay the extra to get the work from the seller you want

2.       Find a seller who already delivers within 24 hours

3.       Accept the longer delivery

Those are three very simple choices. However, there are buyers who threaten to leave negative feedback because the seller won’t deliver in their time frame. The seller is stuck between a rock and a hard place: he either delivers within his own time and gets a negative for not going along with the unreasonable request or he gives into a bullying buyer.

You’re expecting much more for your $5 if you’ve ever done that. Everyone else is paying the extra for the faster deliver, so you shouldn’t expect preferential treatment.

You want All the Gig Extras Without Buying

Another common problem is Fiverr buyers who see the gig extras and want them. They are unwilling to pay for them though. It ends up with a similar situation as above. The buyer threatens to leave negative feedback and the seller has to make a choice to accept that or give into the bullying.

The base gig is set at $5 for a reason. Yes, the website is called Fiverr but gigs start at $5. If you want more, you need to pay for the extra. It takes the seller more time, so it needs to be worthwhile. Doing an hour or two for $5 isn’t a reasonable wage! Be reasonable in your requests.

Requesting Modifications Time and Time Again

There is a modification button after delivery. This is great for buyers who find a small problem that they want fixed. However, there are some who abuse this system and you could be expecting miracles for $5.

Keep in mind just how much the Fiverr seller is getting and how much time has already been put into your order. After that, determine whether asking for a modification really is a simple fix or whether it will mean redoing something completely. It is also important to check the gig description for a revision policy.

Don’t expect every little thing to be changed for one gig. Some sellers will give one revision with each order and then ask for more if you want more changed. If you didn’t give all the instructions to start with, you can’t expect the seller to meet your full expectations the first time. Also, keep in mind that personal taste is not a valid reason for a bad review.

Are you expecting miracles for $5? Maybe you’ve had a bad experience with a seller or buyer for your money. Share your stories below!