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While not wanting to be drawn into a debate of support or condemnation of the practice...I'm neutral and don't feel strongly one way or another...
This has been an A-mart policy for a few months I believe...there was much discussion about it there in their forums...
From my very sketchy memory...Most people there were in favour of it and as I recall a strong majority of those posting (very active members) felt everyone should pay to "be a member"...Herb (owner) decided to make it only new members (or changing e-mail members)
The rationale as I remember it were/are...
The fee helps to:
*Defray operating costs of the website
*Reduces the amount of "scam sales"
*Eliminates the "free rider" problem...people benefit without making a contribution
Just trying to lay out my understanding...
Please don't hurt me!
*Disclaimer...I am still a free yet infrequent member of Astromart and have had 2 transactions there...
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