LAST DAY Polar Plunge Auction - Rube Marquard 1917 Youth Companion Stamp SGC 88

[kylebicking]

Hi Everyone,

As I have in past years, I will be auctioning off an item with full proceeds benefiting the Special Olympics Chicago.

Ironically this year's item happens to be one recently heavily debated on the main forum boards. Acquired last year viewing it as a potential investment, sometimes it doesn't always work out. Nevertheless, a great item for a Rube Marquard or type card collector and graded a solid SGC 88.

Shipping is free of charge. Payment will be made as a donation directly to the link below. If you'd like to straight up donate, I couldn't thank you enough as every dollar matters. All funds raised support of 6800 athletes in Chicagoland and gives them many opportunities to showcase their athletic talents on the field or court.

Link:

https://secure.sochicagoevents.org/r...tionID=3665797


Starting bid is $25.00.
Highest bid at 11:59pm CST on Friday, 02/17/17, will win the auction.

Thank you! And extra thank you to Leon for permission to post again.

[jb217676]

$25.00

[longstreet766]

$50

[kylebicking]

Thank you for the bids!

[scottglevy]

Kyle

I have no idea what this is or what it's worth ... but I fully understand what a marvelous organization you are supporting. Thanks!

$60

Best wishes
Scott

[ullmandds]

75

[kylebicking]

Scott, Pete, JB, Longstreet... thank you for your generous bids. I wish I had four of these to ship out.

Win or lose, feel free to support the athletes here. All proceeds go to the athletes. All I get is a dip in a very, very cold Lake Michigan.

https://secure.sochicagoevents.org/r...tionID=3665797

75% of annual funding comes from the Polar Plunge. With a goal of $1MM every year, it's easy to do the math. Without this event, the athletes don't get the opportunities they need to showcase their skills.

Thank you for everyone's interest and support.

[Leon]

This is a very nice gesture once again, Kyle. This thread was moved from the Live Auction section, as it is a great and worthwhile charity, to get a few more eyes on it. Good luck!!

[h2oya311]

$100

[kylebicking]

Little bump as there is just under a week to go. Bid increments can be as little as $1.00. Donations can be as well. I'm 80% to my goal (90% with this auction), and hope to have hit my $1,000 target by Friday. Thank you to everyone's support!

[charlietheexterminator]

$110

[kylebicking]

Two more days to go... current bid $110. Thank you again for all your bids!

[kylebicking]

Last bump on the last day. Ends at midnight CST tonight. Thank you again for your bids and support of Special Olympics Chicago!

[h2oya311]

$175

[kylebicking]

Thank you to Derek for his very generous bid! With the completion of the auction I will exceed my annual goal of raising $1,000. Thank you again to Leon for letting me run the auction. Have a great weekend!

-Kyle