Originally posted by Steve Campbell2
Henry, I too have a bit of concern over this. I understand nothing can be free forever, but this looks like a step into big-time commercialism. I guess time will tell ...
Trent, what are these costs you keep referring to? If I read the news release correctly, the only fees involved will be if one wishes to participate in an auction. A "basic membership" will still be free.
Or did I miss something?
Steve
FROM THE FAQs:
We are not charging for basic membership to the site. Basic members will have FREE access and be able to interact with:
Discussion Forums
Product Guide
Classifieds (to make offers and shop ads)
Auction (to bid on items)
RCU Magazine
Reviews
Event Calendar
Free Club Web Bases
New Product Introductions
Hellfire Video Game
Etc...
We will offer special membership upgrades at nominal rates and deliver to those upgraded members enhanced services, including "no-insertion fee" auctions and classifieds, free R/C magazine subscriptions (3 issues of your favorite magazine at no charge!), discounts on R/C merchandise, commission-free auctions, RCU hats, RCU decals and much more.