Analysts say most investors are watching for growth from the combined companies as they cross promote and bundle their offerings, such as AOL TV and Time Warner content. AOL is expected to be the faster-growing portion of the company, analysts say. More product news and reviews Game story of the week Sony to double PlayStation 2 production PlayStation 2, the Sony game console that has been difficult to find in the U.S. since its Oct. 26 debut, may finally be headed for a store near you. Sony says it will double the number of PlayStation 2s it produces over the next three months, having finally resolved the parts shortage that forced it to scale back the number of devices it had to sell initially. Generally, online auction sites impose charges on those who sell items, but not on those who are browsing through the listings or making a purchase.
Some sites charge sellers for each item that is listed.
Others charge commissions on final sales. Also keep in mind that some sites charge sellers for promoting their items. If you want to make a sale, the items you're selling have to be seen by potential buyers. Some auction sites take advantage of that by charging sellers if they want their wares featured prominently on the site. It's impossible to treat the technology sector as a whole anymore.