A Message From REA

[Leon]

Originally Posted by cgreat14

Man you guys screwed up. Go back to the old days when I could stay up till 5:45 AM and kick ass. I would out wait those guys and would win every time. It was a challenge but I loved it. Look at Mile High...still doing the same way and no complaints. Stop trying to fix it, if it works. You got the moaners out there who complained about staying up too late....tough....it worked.

You want to give an opinion, awesome. Please put your full name next to your post per the rules....and for the record I like the way they close now better than before because of people like you. ....There is no harm in staying up all night but there is no need to either.

And I too think REA did as well, or better, as could be expected under the circumstances. There is no playbook for that sort of thing. Good job by Brian and team....

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by Leon

You want to give an opinion, awesome. Please put your full name next to your post per the rules....and for the record like the way they close now better than before because of people like you. ....There is no harm in staying up all night but there is no need to either.

And I too think REA did as well, or better, as could be expected under the circumstances. There is no playbook for that sort of thing. Good job by Brian and team....

Agreed...I should NOT be penalized because I live on the east coast!

[Pack The Ripper]

Hiccups happen is business. You've handled this situation with a proactive and professional posture. Hold your chin up Brian.

Let's look forward with anticipation and positivity for the next auction.

[RedsFan1941]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

Agreed...I should NOT be penalized because I live on the east coast!

so you got a catalog this year?

[drcy]

Originally Posted by Leon

You want to give an opinion, awesome. Please put your full name next to your post per the rules....and for the record I like the way they close now better than before because of people like you. ....There is no harm in staying up all night but there is no need to either.

And I too think REA did as well, or better, as could be expected under the circumstances. There is no playbook for that sort of thing. Good job by Brian and team....

At first, I thought he was bein joking/sarcastic but wasn't so sure as it went along.

Though I no longer collect/bid-- as a late night person and a West Coaster, even I thought it was ridiculous how late (early) the auctions went to.

[iwantitiwinit]

Brian that explanation and customer friendly attitude is the type of response I look for when doing any type of business with people. Great job and I look forward to bidding and possibly consigning to REA in the near future.

Thanks,

Bob I.

[nolemmings]

I forgive but I don't forget. There were a good half-dozen items I was precluded from chasing because of the snafus. It's left a bad taste. I would expect not only an explanation of how the problem will be addressed so that it does not happen again,but also a stated policy, well in advance, as to how the auction will be handled if somehow it does. Otherwise, I'll watch from afar. Nothing personal.

[Rhotchkiss]

Originally Posted by nolemmings

I forgive but I don't forget. There were a good half-dozen items I was precluded from chasing because of the snafus. It's left a bad taste. I would expect not only an explanation of how the problem will be addressed so that it does not happen again,but also a stated policy, well in advance, as to how the auction will be handled if somehow it does. Otherwise, I'll watch from afar. Nothing personal.

I am thrilled to have less competition, and I hope more people take your position.

[nolemmings]

And I'm happy for you too.

[Topnotchsy]

Originally Posted by nolemmings

I forgive but I don't forget. There were a good half-dozen items I was precluded from chasing because of the snafus. It's left a bad taste. I would expect not only an explanation of how the problem will be addressed so that it does not happen again,but also a stated policy, well in advance, as to how the auction will be handled if somehow it does. Otherwise, I'll watch from afar. Nothing personal.

I agree that it would be reasonable to lay out some sort of plan with some guidelines that would dictate whether more time would be added in the evening or if the auction would be extended to another day as well as when extended bidding would start. It can never cover all bases, but could provide some sort of direction for the future.

I also wonder whether there's a way to open up an alternative avenue for bidding (via text maybe?) that can be used if the internet is down.

Just a couple of thoughts. I do think it was handled well given the circumstances.

[hank_jp]

REA is a class act and they keep proving it in the most trying circumstances. Sorry to hear about the abusive comments hurled at them, but those are nothing compared to things I kept shouting at my computer and iPhone as I tried to increase my bids.

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by Leon

You want to give an opinion, awesome. Please put your full name next to your post per the rules....and for the record I like the way they close now better than before because of people like you. ....There is no harm in staying up all night but there is no need to either.

And I too think REA did as well, or better, as could be expected under the circumstances. There is no playbook for that sort of thing. Good job by Brian and team....

i think cgreat14 is kidding...i wonder what number 14 on the name references..perhaps a football or baseball great?