Special Olympics Chicago Auction: 1909 Era Cy Young Printers Scrap
 

Hey Everyone,

It's that time of the year again in Chicago, the Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics Chicago. For the past three year's I've taken the plunge into the frigid water of Lake Michigan with a group of friends raising money for the Special Olympics.

Many people ask me, why do you plunge?

-It's fun. Hard to believe I'm sure, but it truly is one of the most fun events of the year

-The positive energy you share with your screaming teammates and those in attendance is rejuvenating, as is the cold water.
-It's really not that cold
-Special Olympics Chicago needs us. The Polar Plunge raises 75% of the SOC's annual funding. Without the Polar Plunge, 5,500 of Chicago's best athletes wouldn't have as many opportunities to show how talented they are.
-It's a great reason to take the following day off from work!



This year's auction item is one I acquired a year ago via a B&L Auction after perhaps consuming a little too much whiskey and bidding early in the morning. Up for auction is a 1909-11 era Cy Young printer's scrap. More details on the auction are here: http://brockelmanauctions.com/LotDet...ventoryid=6229

Starting bid is $50. Winning bidder will simply make their pay their winning directly to the fundraising page noted below and I will ship their winnings soon thereafter. If you're willing to make a straight donation, I won't be able to thank you enough. Auction ends Sunday, February 14th at midnight. Winner will be notified on Monday, February 15th.

Thank you for supporting me and the Special Olympics Chicago! Thank you to Leon for letting me post this auction, and for everyone's additional support for the past couple years.

Link to my fundraising page: https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/F...langPref=en-CA

I'll start it off at $75.00. Thanks and good luck!

All this talk of shilling has gotten me in the mood so I'll bump my own bid up to $80.

I've read this a couple times looking for and end time. Am I missing it?


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I'll do $85. When does it end?

Thanks
DJ

I bid $90 and it ends now.

Sorry guys, I think it ended when it hit $75...

Just in case, $95

end date
 

End date added. My bad. Two weeks from now, just like previous auctions. Thanks for bidding!

I'll bump my bid to $100.

DJ

$100... next bid?
 

$100! Thanks for the bid!

$120 and should I lock the thread till it ends? :)...just kidding...great cause and cool card...

$130 and Leon, now you can lock the thread. :D

DJ

$135 ok :)

Leon, you know this belongs right next to your old e78 Young. :p

$140

Is "midnight" Chicago midnight?

ending time
 

One week to go! Ends at 11:59pm CST on Sunday, February 14, 2016. Thanks for the bids!

Hey, quit bumping this!! $145 bid

Bid $150. Great cause.

thank you!
 

$150 and four days to go! Thanks to everyone who is bidding!

155 and four days to go......good luck Kyle

tomorrow!
 

End tomorrow at midnight!!!! All proceeds go to the Special Olympics Chicago! Every single penny.

$160

$165

$175

thank you!
 

Just a few hours left.

Thank you so much for your bids!

$180

thank you!
 

Thank you to everyone who bid. $180 takes it home!