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Thread Admin: AA-bob (3-0-0) (Last 10 Posts) Posted: 02/01/2010 at 15:14:38
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Thread Title: "AuctionArms Popularity...double edged sword??"
AA-bob

Like the old saw goes, "Be careful of what you ask for, you may get it..."

Well, AuctionArms has been working hard to increase our popularity and new customer base through several marketing efforts including On-line Advertising and Search Engine Optimizations.

As a result of these efforts and our increasing popularity, during our highest load period yesterday afternoon/evening(Sunday afternoon is traditionally our highest use period), for about 20 minutes, we had an unusually high number of concurrent users. This situation overloaded our servers and actually created a situation similar to when the phone company sends you the message on an uncompleted call "all circuits are busy, please try your call again later."

While our servers were not technically "down" (They were churning at 100%), some users experienced a situation that made AuctionArms appear to be "down" since they could not make a connection.

Long term this is "good" thing (more bidders, more sellers). It sucked in the short term yesterday for users who were trying to get a connection during that short period.

As a result, we apologize to anyone who experienced this problem. We are currently adding additional servers today to increase our ability to handle concurrent users by 30% and will be monitoring closely for any indications that additional server space is needed before it becomes a problem.

Thanks to one and all for your cooperation and understanding of this "good to have/bad to experience" situation while we beef up the site's abilities to handle everyone who wants to use AuctionArms.
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Former Seller: Hagrid(54-0-0) Post#21 - Posted: 02/09/2010 at 13:07:22
Hagrid Bubba,I won a Browning A-bolt SS 338 Win mag with a synthetic stock and a Boss System in excellent condition for $379.00. Suggested retail from Browning new was over 1000.00. The auction wasn't getting any attention and I sat with my bid of 400.00 punched in. The guy bidding against me had bid seven times for it. His last was 378.00. At 4 seconds left I bid and sniped his a$$. I love snipping and always do it even if it is something I really want.The thrill of the hunt I guess. trapper

Thread Admin: AA-bob(3-0-0) Post#22 - Posted: 02/09/2010 at 16:27:28
AA-bob Hagrid, the answer to your question is yes, assuming the bid incement is $1.00, you would win at $502. The auction closes and all proxies are honored before the close.

Former Seller: Bubba J(109-0-0) Post#23 - Posted: 02/09/2010 at 16:29:03
Bubba J Petesguns: If and when AA ever institutes a minute rule of any kind, then, "Astalavista My Friends". Arnie put it a tad differently, but this a family site after all. ;O% And I will not allow the door to contact my derrière on my way out.

Hagrid: That is what I'm talking about, the thrill of the "kill".

FR&G

Former Seller: Hagrid(54-0-0) Post#24 - Posted: 02/09/2010 at 18:50:59
Hagrid Bubba, Old Vulcan saying"having is not as rewarding as wanting". It's not the kill but the chase.Kinda like trying to get a hat from AA Bob LOL trapper

Former Seller: WallyM3(43-0-0) Post#25 - Posted: 02/09/2010 at 18:54:59
(no avatar) Auction bidding is gamesmanship, pure and simple. Some are good at it, some don't want to bother with it, and some resent it. For the latter two, there are Classifieds or BINs. An auction capitalizes on the varied psychologies of the bidders all working against each other. That's the way it is, and that's the way it's always been. That makes an "auction".

The proxy bid is a necessary, proper and mutually agreeable way of participating in the process. It usually works to the benefit of the seller.

Former Seller: Bubba J(109-0-0) Post#26 - Posted: 02/10/2010 at 05:36:46
Bubba J Hagrid: I have found this to be 100% true in my case. I'll tend to see something that I "think" that I absolutely have to have and I'll go out of my way to own it. Then..................after receiving, looking at, possibly using, fondling, caressing, and showing it off like a kid with a new toy..................the glow dims dramatically in most instances and I either sell, or trade it for something else.

The only exceptions to this are family heirlooms and gifts from friends & relatives. AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH...................the hunt followed by a good chase.........these things cause parts of my anatomy & inner being to perk up and gets the adrenalin flowing like a raging river.

FR&G

Former Seller: Hagrid(54-0-0) Post#27 - Posted: 02/10/2010 at 06:59:52
Hagrid I have in my gun cabinet, A custom made 243. VZ-24 action,Flaig barrel.birdseye maple Mannlicher stock,engraved spoon bolt handle. This was made by a local artisan who is now 93 yrs old and still tinkers. I first saw this rifle 39 yrs ago in the cabinet of a guy who was to become my best friend. I drooled over this for all that time and tried many many times to buy it.I have shot more deer with that gun than any I have ever owned and I BORROWED it to do it. He dangled it like a carrot for years. I finally had a rifle he wanted just as bad and we swapped. I haven't hunted with it once since.The desire is gone. You guys will probably see it at auction soon. It aint gonna be cheap but it is a one of a kind and a hell of a shooter to boot. trapper

Former Seller: Bubba J(109-0-0) Post#28 - Posted: 02/10/2010 at 09:42:49
Bubba J Hagrid: Please post the auction number when you do decide to list it.

FR&G

Former Seller: Hagrid(54-0-0) Post#29 - Posted: 02/10/2010 at 09:45:41
Hagrid Jim, If I could figure out how to work this pic posting system here, I'd give you a peek at it. Very nice rifle. A little heavy but very little recoil. Great kids gun. trap

Buyer: 5thcommjarhead(67-0-0) Post#30 - Posted: 02/10/2010 at 09:53:48
5thcommjarhead "Great kids gun"? How many kids have you shot with it?

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