I placed a request with a deputy service (not to 
be named, at least by me) yesterday (over 24 
hours ago), and I never got a response from them.

PLUS, this deputy service has not been bidding on 
requested auctions for about the past 48 hours.  
I know, because a bunch of earlier auction 
requests made by me (which were recorded by the 
deputy) were not bidded on.  And even a few of 
those auctions ended below my maximum bids, which 
is a little frustrating.

The question is, some of the auctions I requested 
will end VERY SOON, and I don't know how much 
longer I should wait (if at all) before I have to 
turn to a substitute deputy service.

I have checked my deputy service's homepage time 
and again, and there have been no news nor 
emergency down-time announcement for these 
specific dates that I requested service.  So I'm 
completely in the dark.

Okay, the question wasn't that quick, but I think 
the answer should be.  Simply put, how long 
before I need to switch to another deputy?

On the personal side, I hope everything is 
alright with my original deputy.