GearFocus
Mar 17, 2020
It no surprise that the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak is affecting the creative industry. Gear Focus is your partner and we are working to provide support to all those affected by the pandemic. Please read our tips for more information on making it through this time of crisis. As always, Gear Focus is dedicated to being a solution to this problem as we work together to ensure all members of our community are able to continue making money.
We’ve probably all heard by now that NAB 2020 has been officially cancelled due to the Coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) outbreak. But other industry professionals are feeling the affects of this pandemic as well. Economists are saying that the effects of this on the economy can send us into a global recession. And recessions tend to hit freelancers the hardest.
Not only are conferences being cancelled or postponed, but so are other events like the NBA, NHL, and MLB. The NCAA has cancelled all tournaments including the NCAA March Madness tournament. This puts the production, photo, and video teams for those athletic events on hold as well.
We’ve even heard reports that weddings (especially destination weddings) are being postponed due to travel restrictions. Obviously this is having a devastating effect on wedding photographers and videographers who depend on those events. Be flexible with your clients on rescheduling. They simply can’t help what is happening with Coronavirus right now. It will go over well in the long run.
Now, with that said, we know that this pandemic is hurting people’s bottom line. So what can you do while this is ongoing? Well one of the major responses we’ve seen from multiple sources is a sell-off of unused/non-essential gear. Many creatives are looting their closets, finding gear they no longer need and selling in order to make a few bucks. In an effort to aid these creatives and as a way of using our platform to be a solution: Gear Focus will be removing seller fees for all sales through April 1st.
You read that right: Gear Focus is offering ZERO seller fees through April 1st in an effort to put more money in the pockets of creatives. If you have had gigs cancelled due to Coronavirus and are looking to sell some old gear in order to make a few bucks, list for FREE on Gear Focus now.
Clean your gear throughly before shipping to the buyer and do the same when receiving your new gear. Check out our video below for camera cleaning tips and advice. When selling gear online, please remember to thoroughly wipe down with disinfectant clothes all items. And more importantly, you’ll definitely want to be sure to thoroughly disinfect all packages received. So if you are buying gear, properly disinfecting is a must! Read more about proper gear cleaning HERE.
It’s important to do your part to prevent the spread of this virus. Tips for preventing the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) from the CDC:
Obviously it goes without saying that your health is more important than your bank account, so be safe. First and foremost, you must take care of yourself and do your part to prevent spreading the Coronavirus to others.
Now onto our ways to keep yourself busy and maybe earn a few bucks to keep you afloat.
Do you have more tips and suggestions? Let us know in the comments below as we would love to hear from you. And remember to stay safe and do your part to prevent the spread of Coronavirus.
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