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To: chirodoc who wrote (1977)11/29/1998 12:07:00 PM
From: Moose  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 4903
 
Whitman is basically saying that "free" auctions won't generate the kind of returns that eBay can. Honestly, I think it simply comes down to reach and brand name. Yahoo will do wonderful things for ONSALE in both areas. I agree, auction sites are easily copied... that's why I think it comes down to branding and a partnership w/Yahoo, the undisputed #1 portal, that will help make ONSALE the #1 auction site.

Here's another interesting post. I haven't checked it out yet. ZiffDavis and ONSALE:

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