All in all, an interesting and positive experience. This being my first time using an auction site, what do I know? But, it was easy to register, access information, and follow the bidding. I missed the end of the bidding, and was curious, as to final bid. So, I reached out, and received a prompt response, explaining that the seller was yet to review offers, and come to a decision regarding sale. All in all, a positive experience for me.

To the rep from Hudson and Marshall: To the rep from Hudson and Marshall: The things you named as "standard auction practice" might indeed be common practice in auctions. That doesn't mean the practices make any real sense, or make for a good consumer experience, which is what the reviewers here are rating you on. Ex: Why start an auction at a price below what is acceptable to the seller, i.e. below the reserve? Be honest about it and start it at the reserve price! Doing otherwise makes a customer feel duped. Any talk of this " helping to make a deal" is just nonsense, and smart consumers see it as an attempt to create excitement over an illusion.

Mandy answered several questions I had… Mandy answered several questions I had very promptly; however, I wanted her to extend to the Seller my availability and willingness to negotiate but that was never done. (The trailer had been bid on twice unsuccessfully because the Reserve was not met. The trailer had been destroyed and I imagine the Seller does not know its condition.) Also, I was told it would be auctioned again July 16 but it is not showing up on the site. I don't know if it was sold "behind the scenes" or if Seller went to another auction company. I wish the Chat People had more information than just the standardized responses....

Quick response with very useful… Quick response with very useful information on where to search for a more detailed history of properties of interest. We are newbies in the auction purchasing pursuit so its endearing to know that there are still good people willing to help steer you in the best direction possible. Great job Hudson and Marshall and an extra special shout out to a wonderful employee named Amanda Morris whom is employed there. Thank you.

Winning Bidder. Reserve Price Met. Oh Well I was the winning bidder. Reserve price was met. My bid was approved by the Seller. I sign the contract accepting the home in As-Is condition. I wire the earnest money deposit (EMD). Contingency in contract - seller has to approve BOTH the bid and the contract. Seller then declines contract. Why?.... It's their boiler-plate contract. So, sale is cancelled. Shady. But it gets shadier. Reps at ServiceLink say the seller pulled the home from the auction - "it's too damaged to sell." They knew the home's condition before auctioning it and it's an As-Is contract!! THEN ServiceLink immediately re-lists the home for auction. They told me it's in the process of being pulled. That was 5 days ago. The new auction starts in 3 hours. STAY AWAY from this outfit. I'm still waiting to get confirmation my EMD is being returned.