Metal Ink website is up for sale

I made a post about Metal Ink Shop last February about saving the site, but now this once tattoo style t-shirt contest site is up for sale. It had the potential to be a really good site, but when you're doing a contest site and you're constantly dishing out cash prizes, you need to be making some revenue to compensate for the prizes. It's a shame that companies like these go under or any company for that matter, but you need traffic and people buying to continue. Yes, you may have plenty of artists compete, but I know some that although they do submit they do not buy. I always thought that was odd to create a certain look many times, but not interested in purchasing anything similar that, just designing it. I feel with contest sites you should like what they're selling or if you're submitting you would definitely wear what you created. It bugs me, since this is not a job, but more a fun part of the graphic design field. I don't know. Either way contact info@metalinkshop.com and maybe you can revamp this site to your own liking. Maybe a clothing line with nothing, but metallic ink on all apparel. Just a thought.

The DBH 10K 2010

Designbyhumans.com is having their 3rd annual DBH 10K contest. You get to have a chance to win $10,000. Yes, that prize is $10,000. The competition is filled with amazing talent, so it may be difficult it's definitely worth a shot. From of the designs that are in the top 10 some deserved to be there, while others I disagreed with the DBH staff. I'm definitely competing this year. Who knows what will be the outcome.
http://www.designbyhumans.com/special_contest/details/25
Details:

Submissions are now being accepted through August 22, 2010 (Midnight PDT). All contest submissions must be entered through our online submission form and must conform to the DBH Contest Terms and Conditions in order to qualify for entry. Artists may enter multiple submissions. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Grand Prize:

$10,000 USD

First Runner-Up:

$1,000 USD

Second Runner-Up:

$1,000 USD

Third Runner-Up:

$1,000 USD

Fourth Runner-Up:

$1,000 USD

Design Guidelines

In addition to our general rules and guidelines, designs are also subject to the following:

• The design(s) must be an original work created and owned by the entrant. Designs may contain up to 14 colors, including halftones and gradients.
• If your design is selected you will be required to submit the winning design in high-resolution (at least 300dpi at actual size).

Submissions Deadline: Aughust 22, 2010 Midnight (PDT)