Not sure if this has been posted..Mastro in the Chicago Tribune

[Jim VB]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I bet Bob Gibson will get paid on time.

If he doesn't. smart money says Gibbie drills Doug in the ribs.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Jim VB

If he doesn't. smart money says Gibbie drills Doug in the ribs.

Gee Bob (gasp) why did you do that, I am a great guy!!

[slantycouch]

I've stayed out of this conversation, but (as I'm sure many of you did) receive an e-mail last night informing me that "Legendaey" (sic) Auctions Extends Bidding".

For some reason the lack of proofreading made me chuckle.

[Matt]

Originally Posted by slantycouch

I've stayed out of this conversation, but (as I'm sure many of you did) receive an e-mail last night informing me that "Legendaey" (sic) Auctions Extends Bidding".

For some reason the lack of proofreading made me chuckle.

They must be incredibly short-handed - aside from all the spelling errors, they are making some really bad mistakes with the listings as well. e.g. They had a lot last night with 7 assorted odds and ends and one of the "odds" was an M116 McQuillan Cincinnati variation that they completely failed to identify. It should have been in its own lot and identified as the rare variation; they just missed it altogether.

[barrysloate]

I saw that lot Matt, and I in fact was the underbidder. They didn't even list the team in the description. Sounds like another unhappy consignor.

They also left out some significant information on a group of 19th century cabinet photos. Who's researching this stuff?

I never got any bid confirmations, nor outbid notices, on any of my lots last night. When I woke this morning I still hadn't received a single email.

[Mr. Mitt]

If they want to regain footing in the hobby/business, they also need to address their servers and actual auction program. Several times last night, the process of bidding took in excess of five minutes for me. That's unacceptable. I became so frustrated that I simply stopped bidding. Consigners should know there were bidders interested in paying more for their items but backed off because of technical issues.

Also, did anyone else notice that when the extended bidding period began, there were several times when the time remaining showed well over a day instead of under 30 minutes? Sloppy technology which should be upgraded immediately.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Mr. Mitt

If they want to regain footing in the hobby/business, they also need to address their servers and actual auction program. Several times last night, the process of bidding took in excess of five minutes for me. That's unacceptable. I became so frustrated that I simply stopped bidding. Consigners should know there were bidders interested in paying more for their items but backed off because of technical issues.

Also, did anyone else notice that when the extended bidding period began, there were several times when the time remaining showed well over a day instead of under 30 minutes? Sloppy technology which should be upgraded immediately.

There are 2 days of closing to the auction. That probably accounts for the "over a day" left scenario.

I went to bid last night, again, and it literally took 10 minutes for me to get on the site...as I stared at the screen I was roaming around the board and other places waiting. I have a very high speed connection. By the time I got to the auction site, after waiting for what seemed like eternity, the auction lot I really wanted had closed. That sucked.....Someone got a great deal on the card I really wanted. It's my fault but they really need to get another squirrel running around a wheel....Their servers absolutely sucked again.....Just calling it like I see it.....

[Orioles1954]

Jerry (?)

I can't speak to their servers, but it is a two-day auction. Perhaps it showed 1+ days because you were looking at "day 2" auctions?

James