Under the gig section in Fiverr, it states "get briefs from $__". Doesn't that just mean that you will receive briefs if they match your category and are that price? It is not shown to clients. It is not for clients to see. If I am not mistaken and clients do see what sellers set their "get briefs from" as of now, that is a misstated/bad wording on Fiverr's end, as it is presented as if it is an option to be able to view and consider briefs starting at that price, not to be what your gigs are priced at. I've used briefs as a buyer as well and at no point did I see what a seller set their "get briefs from$__" to. The only prices I am able to visualize as a buyer after making a brief is on the gigs and the offers of the sellers that reach out to me. None of my gigs have a misrepresented selling price. As none of my gigs are priced at $1, so It is not a misrepresentation.
I believe what I initially wrote must have misunderstood as to mean that I priced my gigs at $1. Like you said, that isn't even an option.
I don't see wanting to receive a brief that is cheaper than your gig as dishonest. Perhaps someone does not want everything that is included in your gig. You should have the chance to consider their brief as well. Additionally, a buyer does not see who received their brief until you make them an offer. So there is no dishonesty towards them, as there has never had any communication and they cannot (or used to not be able to) see what price you want to get briefs from.
As for the other portions of your reply, I appreciate the feedback. However, it has the same feeling as one of those "How to become a Billionaire" advertisements.
They state things like, "hard work = success!", or "focus on your ___", etc.. Basically stating the vague things that everyone who is attempting to be successful already knows and are working towards. At this point I believe it's mainly a matter of "luck", having a previously large social media following before starting on Fiverr, or having funds for advertisements.
If you don't mind answering in detail, would you answer these;
How did you become successful on Fiverr?
What do you consider a gig that sells itself?
What category do you work in?
Do you have advice specific to illustrators on Fiverr, as the art world is already competitive?
Did/do you have a previous successful social media account?
What advice would you give to a person who was using Fiverr while going through college and/or working a full time job?
A more specific version of this - How do you make a successful gig with minimal/not much time?
How do you advertise your gig(s)?
Could you paint a picture for me and others to use as a reference? Where do you start "studying the market"? What does that mean specifically?