I would have seriously tried the idea, before dropping it..... we all want stuff for free and we will give you a hundred reasons why you should keep them free, after all we're all looking out for our own interest :-)

One thing that hasn't been mentioned I think in this thread, but perhaps I overlooked it, is the poserworld/poserstyle model. Pay one flat fee to get in for a certain time or lifetime and download after you're paid your subscription. I kind of love that idea and if you've got a server running or are with a host that allows enough traffic, that could work.

Artwork and 3DToons items, create the perfect place for you toon and other figures!

http://www.renderosity.com/mod/bcs/index.php?vendor=23722

Due to the childish TOS changes, I'm not allowed to link to my other products outside of Rendo anymore :(

Food for thought.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYZw0dfLmLk