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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.
Rolling Power cuts | from | To | place | Predicted Effect |
Tuesday 15th | 15:20 | 19:00 | Wed Auction power off | No update in auction data |
| 18:20 | 22:00 | No Power to Server | Will not be able to see home page to bid or receive mail to trade.co.jp |
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Wednesday 16th | 12:20 | 16:00 | Wed Auction power off | Auction will not be operating |
| 15:20 | 19:00 | No Power to Server | Will not be able to see home page to bid or receive mail to trade.co.jp |
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.
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| Japan is still one of the largest sources of used motorcycles in the world, and Spectrum uses the latest technology to bring this selection to your computer screen in a way that allows you to buy easily. |
The last year or two have been hard for everyone. We all have had to adapt, tighten our belts and approach things alittle differently. |
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