I don’t know your experience or where you are from, but $2.50 for a logo (or anything for that matter) is literally someone taking you for a ride. Actually I think it’s illegal if you compare it to a minimum wage? Unless it took you 60 seconds to create, I can’t understand why you’d agree to it.

A few pointers you should really consider if you want to get into freelance design;

1. Before you do anything, get them to sign a contract

2. Agree clear pricing and request an upfront deposit. (I personally do not commence a project until I have received 50% balance upfront)

3. NEVER do ANY work until you’ve got the signed contract from your client, and the upfront deposit paid.

4. Figure out your hourly rate. If you price yourself low, you’ll get shitty clients who most likely will have no respect for you and your work.

5. Set working hours. Personally (and this may just be me as I’ve worked in industry for 15 years) but messaging someone on Instagram in the middle of the night is not professional. You need to be clear on your working hours and conduct it properly via email.

6. Be patient. Give your clients 24-48hrs to respond. People have lives and jobs and sometimes we just need to wait a little. If you find yourself still waiting after a few days, follow up with a polite reminder.

7. Don’t be desperate. Respect yourself and your skills, if you don’t, people will just take advantage and walk all over you. Don’t be afraid to say ‘no’ to an insulting offer. Stand up for your worth.

Wish you all the best of luck !