I've been writing video game guides for a website in which I submitted them free of charge, for the benefit of fellow gamers. Some of the works have been highly regarded on the site, even receiving input from other authors on various sites (about.com). I've recently been offered $1,000 to hand over the copyright ownership on two of the guides (although I'd still hold author retainership). Apparently, the website I've been submitting the guides to wants to use selected guides from the site, and compile them in an anthology (which I'm assuming will be sold for their own profit). They simply want to purchase the publishing rights on these two guides, for $500 each.
I'm just curious as to whether or not this is something I should accept, or if it's not a smart decision? Any feedback would be respected, whether on the forums, or via e-mail.
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