07-27-2006, 10:12 AM
At the end of Q1 2006 Yahoo Auctions Taiwan had a 57.4% market share compared to soon to close rival eBay Taiwan's 4.9% and PCHome's 3% .
Yahoo Taiwan will begin charging 3% FVF fees.
full article: http://www.techworld.nl/idgns/696/yahoo-...aiwan.html
Yahoo Taiwan will begin charging 3% FVF fees.
Quote: Yahoo Taiwan Inc. plans to start charging users for successful sales on its auction site, a twist in Taiwan where such transactions are normally free.
"In order to continue to improve service, capabilities and competitiveness we need to invest more money and resources in the auction site. We hope users understand the need to start charging fees for this service," the company said in a statement to users on its Web site.
The decision to start charging users is a risky gambit for the company, but its timing is just right. Rival eBay Inc. plans to fold its Taiwan site within the next few months as it gears up a joint venture with local Internet auction operator PCHome Online Inc...
full article: http://www.techworld.nl/idgns/696/yahoo-...aiwan.html