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cmokingTed, you know I'd love to donate some cards - I've emailed you a potential list already. But I would like some clarification on how this all works first...I imagine others would too. Once you have the details hammered down, I think it will be much easier for others to donate as well.
1. Tax-deductibility - this means a letter from a charity like Red Cross or whomever you are working with. This letter is important for record keeping. All charities send out thank you letters with the amount donated, and I always keep my records. As I mentioned, if one can't get a letter, then it would be better off to donate cash to these charitable organizations. I don't know how well you have it worked out with Red Cross, but I think this is the key for you to get this off and running. I think you mentioned you'd have the details early next week - that would be great.
2. Where are these cards going to be auctioned off - on ebay? If so, I think that's good - what are the details of ebay's fees for charities? I think if you have it on ebay, with a bunch of different lots with similar titles, you'll get higher bids than the cards would normally go for - and that would be great. I know I'd be willing to bid more on cards I'm interested in. Heck, I'd even bid on the T206 Cobb Red Portfolio card if it was in an auction you ran!
I know all this takes alot of work on your part. And will take some time to get the details hammered down. So let us know when it is all set!