Yahoo’s auction listings fell 82% when they started charging for auctions. But the sales apparantly is steady, and quality of listings is going up. Amazon may follow suit. Looks like the pay-model is the one that will survive on the Net.
Paid auctions working
Yahoo's auction listings plummeted 82% after introducing fees, yet sales remained steady and quality improved. This shift suggests that paid models are more sustainable for internet platforms than free, high-volume alternatives.