What's up with Mears???

[Exhibitman]

Damned North Koreans...or just someone retaliating for the dozens of emails from MEARS every auction cycle?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Damned North Koreans...or just someone retaliating for the dozens of emails from MEARS every auction cycle?

.. At any rate, I tried to get in twice last night but completely gave up. If there was something I had to have I would have tried more. But since I couldn't get in and didn't look previously I didn't know anything, pure ignorance as usual .

[parker1b2]

I also tried to get in last night because I wanted to bid on 3 items in particular. All 3 went for below I was willing to spend, one I thought real cheap. Anyway was having trouble even pulling up the auction because it was running way too slow so I gave up also.

[GoCubsGo32]

I'm still wondering if I won...? I tried calling but they are closed..any guesses? It's like my bid went through..but doesn't reflected it? Am I reading this right?



http://sports.mearsonlineauctions.co...-LOT84894.aspx

[Runscott]

I was happy to see that final bids on all 6 items I was involved in, were higher than I planned to go. So no big deal I suppose.

I was interested in the Mantle 1951-60 index bat, but surprised they didn't mention that the weight was significantly higher than anything he ever ordered during the years when he ordered that model, and that it was an inch short. Shouldn't that be in the description? Maybe I'm wrong on this Bat experts?

[dherm360]

I tried for 2 hours to get in and just gave up. This is two auctions in a row that I participated with Mears that had severe issues

[earlywynnfan]

I got lucky, I was sitting at work last night. After an hour or so of frustration, the system seemed to start working well for me about 11 pm. I must say, everybody must have given up, because I had bid on 10 lower-priced items and didn't get outbid on a single one.

[joshleland]

Wait, hold on a second here
Is it just me or did everyone just skate over this
Bob Freeman of simple auctions who runs their site called it a "denial of service attack"
What the heck is that
Sounds ominous
Were the north Koreans involved
Did they hire the Chinese
Is it collateral damage from the Sony attack
this is what you get for pissing off Kim Jon Un (sp?)
Josh

[slidekellyslide]

Originally Posted by joshleland

Wait, hold on a second here
Is it just me or did everyone just skate over this
Bob Freeman of simple auctions who runs their site called it a "denial of service attack"
What the heck is that
Sounds ominous
Were the north Koreans involved
Did they hire the Chinese
Is it collateral damage from the Sony attack
this is what you get for pissing off Kim Jon Un (sp?)
Josh

It's happened in his last two auctions...a Denial of Service attack is something that happens on purpose. It's someone out there unhappy with MEARS or someone trying to hurt the competition.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by slidekellyslide

It's happened in his last two auctions...a Denial of Service attack is something that happens on purpose. It's someone out there unhappy with MEARS or someone trying to hurt the competition.

A DNS attack could be aimed at virtually anything. It could be the hosting company, it could be the auctioneer or anything else. That doesn't concern near as much as vanishing lots. I would be unhappy if I won something and the lot vanished from the auction. Forget the DNS attack, not anyone's fault that had to do with the auction. To me, the lots disappearing is something that should be answered for. If it were my auction I would make it more transparent than it seemingly is. BTW, I like MEARS and I like Troy. Nothing bad to say about the auction other than the question of the lot(s) not being there.

[yanks12025]

Ok didn't really want to come back and post anymore here. But I think I have the answers for you guys.

I'm pretty sure the lots disappear when they don't meet reserve.


Also a index bat is a bat ordered by the teams. Most of the time they will be different in terms of length and weight compared to what the player was ordering.

[Runscott]

Thanks, Brock.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by Leon

That doesn't concern near as much as vanishing lots. I would be unhappy if I won something and the lot vanished from the auction. Forget the DNS attack, not anyone's fault that had to do with the auction. To me, the lots disappearing is something that should be answered for. If it were my auction I would make it more transparent than it seemingly is. BTW, I like MEARS and I like Troy. Nothing bad to say about the auction other than the question of the lot(s) not being there.

There was no reserve mentioned in the Maris ball lot. It was still in my bid list when I logged off around midnight Eastern the night of the auction, although I wasn't anywhere near high bidder. The next day it was gone. I agree that there should be an explanation, but I suspect that they simply pulled it when the problems were occurring. I would also guess that a number of other items disappeared as well, but I am not inclined to check.

One other thing to say about the auction: sometimes the little things are indications of something bigger. This auction was riddled with typos, indicating to me that they just weren't giving this auction much attention. Perhaps they lost a key employee, I don't know, but all of these mistakes will lead people to speculate.

[ruth-gehrig]

Originally Posted by Runscott

There was no reserve mentioned in the Maris ball lot. It was still in my bid list when I logged off around midnight Eastern the night of the auction, although I wasn't anywhere near high bidder. The next day it was gone. I agree that there should be an explanation, but I suspect that they simply pulled it when the problems were occurring. I would also guess that a number of other items disappeared as well, but I am not inclined to check.

One other thing to say about the auction: sometimes the little things are indications of something bigger. This auction was riddled with typos, indicating to me that they just weren't giving this auction much attention. Perhaps they lost a key employee, I don't know, but all of these mistakes will lead people to speculate.

I wonder how "ticked off" the high bidder is??

[slidekellyslide]

Originally Posted by Leon

A DNS attack could be aimed at virtually anything. It could be the hosting company, it could be the auctioneer or anything else.

It's happened on the final day of bidding with his last two auctions now. I don't think that's a coincidence.

[UnVme7]

If an item doesn't hit its "hidden reserve" then I'd prefer for it to at least stay online for recording purposes. Doesn't look right when a "lot" just disappears.

Plus, hidden reserves are silly. Just start the dang thing at the reserve price if the consignor is making you have one at all.

[GoCubsGo32]

I'm still looking for advice or help please.
I tried calling MEARS and left a message and no one has reply back. Every time I call it goes to voicemail.I'm not sure if I'm reading this wrong or what? I place a bid for $75, after being outbid. Auction said it ended at $68, but I didn't get an invoice and the auction doesn't reflect I won, even though..I believe I'm the high bidder. The auction still reflect it ended at $68 with BP at $83 This is a screen shot of my account from MEARS

Here's the auction: http://sports.mearsonlineauctions.co...-LOT84894.aspx


It's kinda change from the last time I posted....

Before:



Now:

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by joshleland

Wait, hold on a second here
Is it just me or did everyone just skate over this
Bob Freeman of simple auctions who runs their site called it a "denial of service attack"
What the heck is that
Sounds ominous
Were the north Koreans involved
Did they hire the Chinese
Is it collateral damage from the Sony attack
this is what you get for pissing off Kim Jon Un (sp?)
Josh

Josh - you shouldn't have mentioned North Korea or the Chinese. Just tried to visit Lelands.com, and repeatedly received this message: 502 - Web server received an invalid response while acting as a gateway or proxy server.

[GoCubsGo32]

Thanks guys for the help.

Conclusion: I won, but didn't win. They gave the invoice to the other bidder even though I won. However, they were prompt in calling me and discussing the unique situation and we were able to resolve the problem.

[dherm360]

Auction ends tonight, if there is an issue for a third straight I might not participate in their auctions again

[diamondicons]

I was bidding on a 1973 Reds signed bat that just vanished. No explanation.

[MikeKam]

Originally Posted by diamondicons

I was bidding on a 1973 Reds signed bat that just vanished. No explanation.

I believe that is the result of a hidden reserve.

Happy to say there were no problems bidding for me last night.

[UnVme7]

Originally Posted by diamondicons

I was bidding on a 1973 Reds signed bat that just vanished. No explanation.

I really do not like that. As I pointed out earlier in the thread, I would prefer when a "lot" doesn't meet its price, it's still on the auction page for future reference.

I decided not to partake in this auction, so maybe it was different this month, but the things they do is very frustrating.

[mickeymao34]

who is Mears trying to kid with this supposed photomatch of MJ 97-98 Finals "non" worn jersey???..supported imagery analysis NOT even close.. a few areas ,, BIG deal.. doesn't mean jack
Mike Louie