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Power Cuts that may Affect Spectrum

For now the threat of power cuts has disappeared.
For this reason we have removed the notices from the front page of the Spectrum Website.

The Hot Japanese Summer may bring further powercuts that may affect the accessibility to this website.

In that event Spectrum will repost the notices on the front page.

Staff in Japan want to thank once again all those that offered help, prayers and their thoughts.

John Fearon & Spectrum Staff

AUCTION PRICES DROP

AUCTION PRICES DROP

NEWSFLASH - Prices Dropped Last week

Hi All

Are things finally coming right?

Last week showed, AT LAST, a drop in prices which allowed us to buy for customers.

There are alot of possible reasons for this sudden drop in Prices ;

1. The Japanese Earthquake is having an affect on internal Bike prices.
2. Its the time of year when people must decide whether or not to renew their road taxes.
This might prompt people who were thinking of selling their bike to decide and get the job done.
3. Coming into Spring means the warmer weather and bike prices should rise as people try to get
their rides ready. However the oposite is also true in that people want to sell their old rides
quickly. You can see this with a HUGE selection last week.
4. Some exchange rates are strengthing slightly agains the Japanese Yen. This also helps.

The Main message here is to get back to bidding. If you havent Bid for a while take notice.
Prices have dropped. Of course no promises - this week may show the prices jump back up.
But you need to give it a go.


Best Regards
John Fearon

Times Server shut down expected

On going effects from Earthquake in Japan 15th March 2011 09:00JPT

Thank you all for your kind words and thoughts through this crisis. Due to lack of power generation Tokyo Electric Power company has announced in advanced rolling power cuts that will effect our operation. Please be aware our server will NOT be operating all the time and must be shut down at certain times. Also the Motorcycle Auctions will be without power at certain times.

It is IMPORTANT to understand that ANY schedule we have is TENTATIVE ONLY.  This means it can be changed at any time without notice and already has been.
However any information is better than none.

I will try to explain this as simply as possible. All times will be according to Japan times.  This is the schedule as we know and MAY CHANGE AT ANY TIME.

Tuesday auctions are unaffected except for access to the Spectrum Web Site.
Wednesday auction may be affected.

17th Thusday

Server down from 12:20 to 16:00

18th  Friday

Server expected to be down from 9:20 - 13:00 and possibly from 16:50 - 20:30

BDS out from 6:20 to 10:00 and possibly from 13:50 - 17:30

What action to take.

Spectrum will send notices as soon as Auction Lists are available.

IT IS IMPORTANT to get ALL YOUR BIDS DONE as soon as you see the Auction Lists.    BID IMMEDIATELY even if there is no Checking Data or photos.  John WILL CHECK your Bikes as Normal.

This is an unprecedented tragedy for Japan, and it might take some time before business returns to normal. We ask for patients, support and understanding. I am sure we will see some unpredictable results at the auctions. Bid as soon as you can to help us work hard for you.

From the team at Spectrum.

Spectrum Member Services

The last year or two have been hard for everyone.  We all have had to adapt, 
tighten our belts and approach things alittle differently.

During this time Spectrum has been working hard on its Auction Systems and 
Member services to try and create MORE Simplicity, Opportunity and Accuracy.


Spectrum has been in the business of sourcing and exporting bikes for
more than 15 years.  We have the systems, the experience, the expertise 
and we have the energy.

Below is a list of the current Member Services we offer to help creat MORE 
Simplicity, Opportunity and Accuracy.

Access to Japanese Auctions
Use Spectrum's System to view auction bikes, Auction Parts and OA equipment 
auctions.
We offer 4 different Japanese Motorcycle Auctions per week.
We also offer 4 US Auctions every month.
We also offer Parts Auctions and OA Auctions once a week.

Access to Parts Auctions
We can offer access to New and Used parts either through New Parts
Dealers, Auction Houses or Yahoo Internet Auctions in Japan.

Data System
View past prices from all Japanese Auctions

Bike Profile System
Completing this gives Specrtum Staff your desired condition for Bikes. It is an
online system and Staff can view your desires anytime anywhere.
This can be updated anytime through your members site and is invaluable
in helping Spectrum Staff understand what you want.

Quick Bid System
This system allows you to bid on multiply bikes at once.
Spectrum Staff will still check each unit to ensure the bike fits into your
standards.

Wanted Bikes System
Complete this to tell Spectrum Staff what Bikes you want. Bikes you advise us
of in this list will be advertised in Japan to Dealers and on our web site.
Perhaps the bike you want is not in the auctions, or there are bikes you
want to buy many of all the time, or maybe you can't make the bids sometimes.
This system gives us a HUGE oportunity for sourcing bikes outside the auction.

Storage
With prompt regular payments Spectrum offers free storage in Japan.
Contact Spectrum for more details.

Packing & Shipping
Spectrum has been in the business of packing and shipping 20/40ft containers 
for many years and we understand the need for care and attention. Spectrums
Office can arrange all Shipping and Packing for you.

Servicing
Depending on your needs Spectrum can assist you with Servicing bikes in
Japan before they are exported.
Spectrum has a full Bike Workshop. Ask us for a quote for servicing
required anytime.

Notice for New Years Holiday in Japan

Spectrum will be Closed for New Year holidays from 27-Dec to 3-Jan.

Jon will attend any auctions during that time as Normal. Please Bid as normal. The Auction schedules are below for this period.

* Friday Home Auctions on 24-Dec and 7-Jan will be special auctions. They will have Ranked Bikes as well as Damaged and Scrap Units. Please check your rankings and condition carefully.

[ Bike Auction ]
<Last Auction in this year>
Satellite 3 on Tuesday --- 28-Dec
Satellite 4 on Tuesday --- 28-Dec
Home on Wednesday --- 22-Dec
Home/Satellite 1 on Friday --- 24-Dec-*

<First Auction in 2011>
Home/Satellite 1 on Friday --- 7-Jan-*
Satellite 3 on Tuesday --- 11-Jan
Satellite 4 on Tuesday --- 11-Jan
Home on Wednesday --- 12-Jan

[ Car Auction ]
Last Auction in this year --- 24th-Dec
First Auction in 2010 --- 7th-Jan