Can Audiogon compete with AudioMart (US and Canuck)

I have bought a lot of gear off Audio Circle but they have shut down due to a hack

I guess we will find out eventually  which one or if both survive.  Right now they both seem to be kicking.  Stay tuned. 

US Audio Mart allows contact with buyers and Agon does not unless you pay the fees upfront.  I list in both places and stuff sells on Audio Mart most of the time as  folks can have open and honest conversations.  Agon  needs to change their policy.  
Why would I pay Audiogon upfront for something that may not even sell on their site? I seem to sell things much quicker on US Audio Mart when I post the same gear on both sites.  

@secretguy 

What does this mean?

Cloud flare has ruined this site.

 

I have only  bought through USAM and Audiogon and it was so much easier buying through USAM because you can do simple things like ask for a phone number and talk to someone in real time about the product they are selling instead of each question taking time before you get an answer. You can get a better feeling about the seller by talking to them instead of getting a cut and paste answer.