WineCommune Fees Effective November 5, 2001
Beginning with all lots posted on November 5, 2001, WineCommune will begin assessing a 3% commission on all successful transactions.
Bidding and buying will remain free - fees only apply to the
seller. The new fees are the lowest in the wine auction industry - online or
offline. Other wine auctions charge as much as 12% to the buyer AND 12% to
the seller.
Sellers will not be charged if a bidder fails to go through with the transaction.
The WineCommune community has grown over the past three years from an informal message board for buying and selling wine, to an impressive worldwide exchange with a user base of over 10,000 members. Since 1999, we have been proud to offer you free membership and no-cost usership. WineCommune now has the second largest membership base and it is the third largest Internet wine auction company by volume. We have built a business that is secure and reputable, with a client base of loyal users whose participation and feedback have helped us become what we are today.
We want to go further and provide you with an even better place on the
Internet to buy and sell wine. We want to add more features, make the site
faster, and make it more secure. In order to do that, however, we have to
begin charging a modest commission. Beginning with lots posted on Monday,
November 5, 2001, sellers will be charged a 3% commission for all successful
auctions. Bidding and buying will remain free v fees only apply to the
seller. The new fees are the lowest in the wine auction industry - online or
offline. Other wine auctions charge as much as 12% to the buyer AND 12% to
the seller.
What are we going to do with the commission? Over the next several months
look for the following new services:
1. Increased advertising to attract new members
2. Enhanced customer service
3. Platinum Seller Program - a way to reward sellers with proven track records
4. Greater protection for buyers
5. New ways to buy and sell
We believe the new charge to sellers is competitive and fair, and hope you
agree. With this change, we are committed to providing you with the fastest
and easiest method for selling and buying wine. Please continue to provide
us with comments and suggestions on ways of enhancing our service. We value
your membership and are grateful for your continued patronage and support.
Thank you for helping us make WineCommune the #1 wine auction community.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at
contact@winecommune.com.
The WineCommune Staff
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