As in the case of Mr. Charles K. of Pilsen, which is involved in electronic auctions "held" one of the city's Pilsen circuit. The company, which organized the auction, promised clients handling all the paperwork. But the staff noticed that Mr. Karel has at its existing supplier contract for a fixed period.
"Finally, I notice thereof, which is coming to an end, and there was an automatic salvage extension, testified own. It took a lot of time and nerves. After this experience, I would do it again the auction did not go, "he added. The risks of electronic auctions energy
Confusion about expulsion of existing contracts and other administrative (often carried out by unskilled workers) are not the only risks that come with electronic auction electricity or gas bearing. Those interested in the auction, sometimes let lulled by auction salvage yet organized community so that contracts will be well treated and applications are actually binding. It's not quite true.
In the first place, it must be said that the organizer of e-auction is not the village. This in most cases only provides spaces, in other words, it allows auction company to hold an electronic auction. But does not interfere in its course, it does not contract salvage and does not guarantee a smooth course of the e-auction.
Entries for the auction are binding, although this is pretend. In most cases, one is promising us that you sign a contract with the winning supplier. Otherwise you liable to penalties. And you are not so small. "We are considering whether a contract with a supplier who won the auction, sign. We found that if we do not, will the auction company want us 2000 crowns. It is not enough, but they probably prefer to pay this amount, "she called to counseling Mrs. Marie L. in northern Moravia.
Before signing any document - even innocent-looking 'non-binding' application for the auction, you need to read everything very well and avoid inconveniences. "The sanctions provided for in the contract (or in general salvage business conditions) organizers and suppliers are mostly unilaterally designed only for applicants (prospective customer) and include all sorts of absurd items, often at the edge of morality," said in its press release, the Energy Regulatory Office (ERO) .
ERO last several months spent exploring electronic auctions energies based on the increasing number of complaints from customers. The Office had an analysis by an independent consulting company ENA, which is based on questionnaires sent out in early October ERO cities and municipalities that participate in the auctions.
In addition to the above mentioned disadvantages of electronic auctions, salvage pointed salvage ERO yet another. The most notable are that the customer does not know in advance the winner of the auction (supplier), or its price list, terms and conditions or its technical and staffing. Yet, thanks to the application obliged to sign the contract.
"Quality supplier salvage in most cases is determined only by the lowest price, reliability, conduct, or other characteristics are usually not subject to the criteria for winning e-auction," said Jiří Chvojka, spokesman ERO. Savings through electronic auction? As the
The key reason why customers to offer electronic auction swinging, saving payments for electricity or gas. Auction companies typically promise savings of up to 15 percent higher. Compare the result with the promise, however, can sometimes be a problem. "We thought that we auction company will prepare a comparison, which shows how much we paid originally and how many actually saving. But nothing like us, did not, "she said in counseling Mrs. Hana U. of Central Bohemia.
That the reductions of the e-auction may not be as crucial pointed out on the basis of the analysis also mentioned the Energy Regulatory salvage Office. "Energy prices generally fall, and so on-year comparison of the price lists in the context of e-auctions very misleading. The first change of supplier for most of the lower cost of outgoing e-auction. Thus, if the customer has in the past varied suppliers, salvage saving probably not so great, "said Chvojka. salvage
Summary: Risks electronic auctions energy (source ERO) contract with the organizer of e-auctions more conditions, respectively. future customer commitments salvage and penalties. The customer does not know in advance the winners, hence no price list or terms and conditions of the supplier. Quality supplier of electronic auctions is determined by the lowest price. Reliability or other characteristics salvage are not subject to the criteria for winning e-Auction. Penalties suppliers are generally only intended for customers and include various items on the edge of morality. What if you want to e-auction?
The aim of this article is definitely not condemn the electronic salvage auction. The market is certainly fair few auction companies that have set a high penalty fees if the customer ultimately does not sign a contract with a supplier, and their staff truly understands their field. salvage
If you choose to e-auctions go, watch the following: Find out reference to the auction company. Ask how the organizers supplier in e-auctions choose from
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