Some of our models for free in the 3D World magazine

The latest issue (issue 88) of the 3D World magazine has some of our 3D models for free on the CD that comes with the magazine. There is also a coupon in the magazine for a discount on www.exchange3d.com. More details here
(http://www.3dworldmag.com/page/3dworld?entry=3d_world_issue_88_now)

The first 3D model of the Ford Mustang Giugiaro

A must see, this is the first and so far the only commercially available 3D model of Ford Mustang Giugiaro.
See it here (http://www.exchange3d.com/cubecart/cars/ford-mustang-2008/prod_2903.html)

Another confused visitor :)

Just received this question abot the Bell helicopter model:

Is this a buildable model or somewhat preassembled?
Is this a plastic model?
What is the approximate size of this model?

They do look real don't they? :)

The rest of the newsletter

TSOE.COM has joined us after leaving another well known CG models marketplace. TSOE.COM brings a number outstanding 3D models of various famous yachts. The new yachts are still being uploaded as I am writing this email. You can see his page here: http://exchange3d.com/cubecart/index.php?act=viewAff&affId=929

Another new artist is be_fast. He brought an impressive collection of cars, to which he claims that he will add 50 more models by the end of March! You can see all his models on this page: http://exchange3d.com/cubecart/index.php?act=viewAff&affId=654
be_fast also decided to introduce himself with a 1/3 price sale action. He just added a very nice Audi Q5 2007 model which he is selling for only $15. This won't last long though, he is going to sell it for this low price only for one month and after that the model will cost over $40 as it should.

3D artist bleegor keeps creating more 3D models of sci-fi aircraft, space ships and airplains. He also added one 3D model of sci-fi interior for free, you can find it here ( http://www.exchange3d.com/cubecart/architecture/scifi-interior/prod_2775.html)

3D artist Wydler Studios has recently created a number of outstanding models of commercial passenger aircraft as well as several cars andother models. You can see all his models here (http://www.exchange3d.com/cubecart/index.php?page=0&act=viewPublisher&aff_id=480)

I can keep writing about new artist on and on, because we really had hundreds of new artists joined exchange3d.com since last year. I believe one of the main reasons is our customer service, we treat both buyers and sellers as valued customers. As a matter of fact, one of the artists told me today that "he could not hope to be treated better".

Many artists often ask me who buys their models and how the customers use the models. While I do keep in touch with some of the frequent customers, I wanted to find out much more. So, I encourage you to send me an email with short description of how and where you are using the 3D models that you buy on www.exchange3d.com. As a token of appreciation, I will give you additional in-store discounts in response to your emails. Please write to support "@" exchange3d.com

February newsletter

I think my newsletter spamming script choked again. So, if you missed the newsletter, here is the promised coupon that gives 5% off any product in exchange3d.com: FEB-A746R-63722
This coupon is valid until March 20. In order to get 5% off, enter the coupon code on the checkout page.

Makes me feel good

A artist who sells his models on www.exchange3d.com just thanked me and told me that he could only dream about being treated like he is treated on www.exchange3d.com.

Audi Q5 2007 Model for $15 for a month

He did add it today. See the model here: Audi Q5 2007

Watch 3D modeler be_fast

Watch this artist's models: be_fast
He is finishing up a model of Audi Q5 in very high detail with interior. But the main reason to watch his page is that he just told me that he is going to conduct "an experiment", he will be selling this model for $15 for a month.

Sell your tutorials

Also I added a new category of products that you can sell/buy in exchange3d.com: Tutorials.

Lightwave 9

Just added Lightwave 9 to the list of formats in the store. All this means is that you can now sell Lightwave 9 models and buy Lightwave 9 models on exchange3d.com

100% royalty to all new publishers for 2 months

Vlad and I decided yesterday that we will be giving 100% for all new publishers for the first two months, not only to those who come from TS. This is not an official announcement yet, but it is already happening. I just modified the store to make it happen. I might change it to 95%, because PayPal and payment processing systems charge us for the payments. So giving 100% would mean paying extra

Artists keeping other artists from our store to avoid competition

Now, this is something I would not expect at all! Artists keeping each other out of our website to avoid competition! I just found out from one of our new artists that his buddy, who have been an artist on exchange3d.com for a couple of years did not tell him where he sells his models. Not only he did not tell him, he said, "I won't tell you", because he did not want the competition! So, the guy had to find out by himself, where his buddy was selling his models.

Most profitable 3D models on exchange3d.com

Following the previous post, here is the list of most profitable models, the numbers in brackets show how much sales each model generated within the last 6 months:

1. Male Anatomy Collection 6.91%
2. 3d model of female anatomy collection 3.49%
3. 3d model of cat skeleton 2.43%
4. Dog Anatomy 2.29%
5. Civil water transport collection 1.63%
6. horse skeleton new 1.54%
7. dog skeleton new 1.54%
8. Scion xB 1.44%
9. Ford Mustang GT 2005 1.32%
10. Mustang Shelby GT500 1.22%
11. 3d model of Human skeleton 1.15%
12. Cow Anatomy 1.14%
13. General Atomics RQ-1 Predator UAV surveillance drone 0.93%
14. Gherkin building (London, UK) 0.86%
15. Three deck sea motor boats - Sea Queen 0.86%
16. Human Skeleton 0.86%
17. 3d model of motor yacht - ANASTASIA 0.86%
18. Hummer H2 SUV 0.85%
19. Roman Orders 0.84%
20. Nokia N93 0.77%
21. Skyscraper pack 500 0.71%
22. Eagles 0.70%
23. Hummer H3 SUV 0.67%
24. Office Collection Vol. 2 0.64%
25. Hummer H2 SUT 0.62%
26. Microphone Shure 55SH Series II (UNIDYNE II style) 0.56%
27. Doves 0.56%
28. Ford Mustang GT 2003 0.55%
29. General Atomics MQ-9 Predator B UAV 0.52%
30. Peterbilt 379 0.49%
31. The most perfect copy of JP T. Rex 0.46%
32. A380 Airbus Industrie 0.46%
33. human female Mia (-40%) 0.43%
34. Fantasy Warrior 0.43%
35. hi speed motor boat - COBRA (with autors drawing on board!) 0.43%
36. Volkswagen polo 2005 0.42%
37. Male (low poly) 0.42%
38. Honda CRF450R 0.42%
39. Volvo S80 0.42%
40. Dragon 0.41%
41. FORD MUSTANG GT 06 0.40%
42. CF-18 0.40%
43. Bed Room 0.38%
44. circulatory & heart & body 0.37%
45. MINI Cooper 0.37%
46. Lincoln Navigator 2005 0.36%
47. Nissan 350z 0.36%
48. sail boat - Princess 0.36%
49. 3d model of the hi speed sea motor boat - Scorpion 0.36%
50. 3d model of football hellmet 0.36%

How to improve sales of your models

Artists are often asking me how they can sell more and earn more in exchange3d.com. I decided to give out some statistical data that might help you decide what models to sell. This is the list of 50 most popular models, sorted by number of sales in the period from May 2006, to February 2007.

1. Ford Mustang GT 2005
2. Three deck sea motor boats - Sea Queen
3. 3d model of motor yacht - ANASTASIA
4. Scion xB
5. iMac computer from Apple
6. Mustang Shelby GT500
7. Bed Room
8. earth
9. Roman Orders
10. Nokia N93
11. Hummer H2 SUV
12. 3d model of a official football ball NFL - Wilson
13. Wheel (Falken Azenis RT-125 tire, rim)
14. Motorola V635 Cell Phone
15. Male Head (European, White male)
16. low poly car - Nissan 240sx
17. Airbus A-320
18. DVD Case
19. New Year's tree
20. Male Anatomy Collection
21. Peterbilt 379
22. low poly car Ford - focus
23. Hummer H2 SUT
24. hi speed motor boat - COBRA
25. MINI Cooper
26. Chevrolet Caprice Classic Police
27. Hummer H3 SUV
28. Easy chair v1
29. Ford mustang Cobra R 2000 (Low Poly Model)
30. sail boat - Princess
31. Microphone Shure 55SH Series II
32. Male (low poly)
33. Ford Mustang GT 2003
34. 3d model of cat skeleton
35. Honda Civic 2005 TUNING
36. 3d model of the hi speed sea motor boat - Scorpion
37. 3d model of football hellmet
38. Letto Panchetta bedroom set
39. Ferrari 456 GT
40. Sony Ericsson W300i
41. BMW M3
42. The sea motor boat
43. Rooster
44. Colnago C50 Road Bike
45. Human Skeleton
46. Tractor Wheel (hi-poly, low-poly)
47. Baseball Cap
48. FORD MUSTANG GT 06
49. 3d model of Human skeleton
50. A380 Airbus Industrie

GMax files

Now you can upload GMax files of your models to exchange3d.com. I just added this format.

Welcoming new publishers

So, today Vlad and I decided that we want new artists to join our website Exchange3D.com so much that we will offer 100% royalty for two months to any artist who switches to our store from Turbosquid. Welcome!

Well, I've wanted to open a blog for thoughts about exchange3D.com for a long time, but was lazy to install blogging software on www.exchange3d.com website. I open one on CGsociety which seemed like a good place to host such a blog, but what a bummer, they have virtually no features on their blog. NO HTML editor, NO feeds, NO ability to reply to blogs... What a waste!