GL has extended a day on several auctions for?

Some guys that normally bid at the last second may have noticed that everything was extended. That could account for some of the late bidding. No doubt GL and Uncle Sam came out better by extending. They got no extra bids from me. I had 3 trailers at the 1st closing yesterday and 1 today. I don't bid at the last second anymore so I don't fight over stuff in that 15 min closing period. It becomes impulse buying and you easily can bid too much when your pissed.

GL is down again. When you try to log on it goes to a page with "Server Error." Looks like they'll be extending the auctions again to try and make a little extra. If that's the case, I'm done with them for good. Once could be an actual error, but twice on sale close day? Don't think so.

i been having trouble getting on here recently to check things. i could get on ok this morning. but now i cant get on for past 30 mins

mkcoen said:

GL is down again. When you try to log on it goes to a page with "Server Error." Looks like they'll be extending the auctions again to try and make a little extra. If that's the case, I'm done with them for good. Once could be an actual error, but twice on sale close day? Don't think so.

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I just logged on with no problems. I went to my auctions page also with no problem. I've been on several times today.

11Echo said:

I just logged on with no problems. I went to my auctions page also with no problem. I've been on several times today.

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It was up for about 10 minutes and then locked again. I've got 1 web page open to keep an eye on my sales, when the page tries to refresh it locks and then won't go back. I'm sure they're working on it but that doesn't mean it's going to stay working.

mkcoen said:

It was up for about 10 minutes and then locked again. I've got 1 web page open to keep an eye on my sales, when the page tries to refresh it locks and then won't go back. I'm sure they're working on it but that doesn't mean it's going to stay working.

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Yep, you're right! What a difference 10 minutes makes. I've been on several times today but, not now!


Edit at 13:35, I'm back on GL again!

I know this is an old thread but they just did the same thing again today. I put in a last min bid and pow! Extended another 24 hours! This is just wrong, but of course they have themselves covered (see end of message). Oh sorry to just kick in the door like that, this is my first post, I have been lurking for a few weeks. I first found you guys when I was bidding on a M934A1 (gonna get one of those someday!), but I did end up with a good deal on a MEP-002A. So I hope to get a MEP-003A to be able to power my house. Great site, I have already learned a whole lot from all of you. Thanks

Bruce

"POSTED TIMES: For internet auctions, posted closing times and displays of current time on our website are approximate. In addition, we reserve the right to close early or extend Internet auctions at our discretion. Lots may be scheduled to close individually, in groups or entirely. Lot closing times will be advertised prior to the opening of the Internet auction. At the scheduled closing time, the lots with active bidding will remain open for 15 minute increments until all bidding has ceased. You may participate during this time by entering from "My Auctions.""

I was bidding on a lot at Fort Polk but had trouble all day getting on the site. I tried at least 20 times and it took forever for the site to upload, I gave up about 3:35.

Pretty sure they were having server problems all day, could not get the site to load till after lunch and then it was super slow. Didn't matter as everything I was after was going way too high.

It happened last week too. Not only did I get two emails saying an auction lot I was bidding on would be extended, but a GL rep actually called me and told me the auction was extended due to computer issues.

I thought it was a pretty decent thing to do, and costly to do as well. I think they really try to do the right thing, but it is not always possible to be perfect with today's technology and other issues that rear their ugly head.

What website are you guys talking about? I'm starting my look for a deuce and I'm interested and checking out any auction sites.

Thanks

Yep me too, it took like 15 minutes for me to be able to place a bid, hope they get it fixed today

trooper632 said:

Yep me too, it took like 15 minutes for me to be able to place a bid, hope they get it fixed today

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Which site are you guys looking at? Sorry I'm new and just want to make sure I'm looking at all my options, Thanks

bonedoc said:

What website are you guys talking about? I'm starting my look for a deuce and I'm interested and checking out any auction sites.

Thanks

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We cannot list specific active auctions, however, for general purpose work I can say,
Most of the deuces are sold on these two government approved websites;
Govliquidation.com

or

http://gsaauctions.gov/gsaauctions/gsaauctions/
Finding a specific deuce or auction listing is up to you, but please do not post active auction listings on this site. Thanks, and good luck.

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We cannot list specific active auctions, however, for general purpose work I can say,
Most of the deuces are sold on these two government approved websites;
Govliquidation.com

or

http://gsaauctions.gov/gsaauctions/gsaauctions/
Finding a specific deuce or auction listing is up to you, but please do not post active auction listings on this site. Thanks, and good luck.

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Thanks, just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing any options.

I think you missed the duece train by a few years. The new hot item is the M939 series 5 tons.

Sephirothq said:

I think you missed the duece train by a few years. The new hot item is the M939 series 5 tons.

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I'm sure I did but there still seems to be plenty of them out there. The 5 tons are nice as well, was considering going that route instead, but since I'm new to this I figured I'd start with the deuce.

Yes, but deuce prices today are three to four times what they were four years ago (IE, $700 for a running deuce cargo truck). My last GL deuce was a shop van for $1270. Check today's prices.

Well that tractor I was bidding on and "won" ended up going $300 more yesterday :/ Good news though I pick up my MEP002a on Thursday. Anyone have any helpful info for a 1st timer going to pick something up from Portsmouth VA?

Well they did it again, was bidding with 20 mins to go when I noticed the end of auction change to 1 day 20 min. Went back and checked my watch list and not only Wednesday had shifted but auction ending Thursday are now Friday. Usually when this has happened it is mid-day not in the last 1/2 hour!