Kreindler raffle info, pg 8, post #79, this thread

[GoldenAge50s]

I will certainly be interested!

[billyb]

To all,
I just received a request to reserve a couple of spots for a member because they will be away from their computer on sunday. I cannot reserve any requests in advance, or I would be getting tons of upfront requests.
After some thought, I do not want anyone to miss their chances to obtain their reserved entries so I decided to allow a member to include a 2nd member(the Buddy system), onto their request for entries. Just list both names and how many requests they wish to obtain.
HOWEVER, the 5 cap rule is still in place and that will include the "buddy system". The total of the two members using the "buddy system", cannot exceed 5. Both members will be considered at their max, until after the 5 cap rule is lifted.
This will allieviate anyone who wants to order ten, by using two names upon the request. It cannot be done.
The reason I decided to use the Buddy system, is anyone can request 4 entry spots, then sell two to their buddy on the side. Same thing as buddy system, just their could be a potential winner whose name may not be on the list. I would prefer all names on the list and open for all to view.

Thank You,

Bill Boyd

[murphusa]

wouldn't it be better if you just limited it to 1 entry per person for the first 48 hours to give everyone a fair chance then open it up to multiples to fill in till 200

as it stand every one entry will get 5 places in the run

at this point you are making up too many rules to appese a few members

Keep it simple and be fair to all

[CW]

Thanks for all your efforts, Bill, but no need to reinvent the wheel just for me. I'll figure something out. I was just curious to know what options I had, if any, to reserve a spot. Not a big deal.

[billyb]

Jim,
As far as cap, I do not want to change it now. Getting too close to Sunday. It appears that there will be other raffles as Graig is interested in doing more, and believe me, the cap will be lower for the future raffles. But first, let us play this one out to see how it goes.
As far as the above "buddy system", someone who may not be able to get any entries because they will be away from any computers, I have not addressed that in the initial rules at all. It probably will be done anyways, just this way, it is up front and both members can get their name on the list.
And, if someone is about to forfeit their entry request, I can contact the correct person.
I know there are a lot of rules, or seems that ways, but this raffle is not like most, so I have to explain every little detail so there won't be any misunderstandings. The prize has a large enough value that we want to do this raffle right. So no shortcuts on the rules.

Thank You Jim
Good Luck on the raffle

CW,
No problem at all, it was something I should have addressed initially, and I thank you alerting us to that issue.
Bill

[old13man]

It just seems that 5 entires per member is a lot in the beginning. You could have 20 members instantly fill up the raffle when there are a lot more people interested in entering.

[billyb]

Charles,
I haven't seen much interest where members want to throw a hundred dollars at the raffle, unless their hiding in the bushes. But remember, the second raffle has a very good chance of going also and I am sure that some members may wish to enter both.
I know everyone wants to be involved, that is why Graig agreed to the second raffle, if enough entries are requested, and we believe there is a good chance. This second raffle will take place immediately after the first. If the second one fills up 5 days after the first, then the second raffle will be about 5 days after the first.
We do want everyone involved, who is interested. But to change the cap this close to Sunday is not going to happen, but this is the last time you will see the cap at 5.

[pawpawdiv9]

Kind of interesting noit knowing what the pic is...could be pre-war or post-war.
I got a few fav's from either era, of course Hof'ers and rookies. Since we celebrate Hank, that be awesome as well. But i could go for a nice Babe, Cobb or a Shoeless. I also could see favs from football too.
I like to particpate as well.

[murphusa]

Originally Posted by billyb

Charles,

We do want everyone involved, who is interested. But to change the cap this close to Sunday is not going to happen, but this is the last time you will see the cap at 5.

I am all for the program and would like a chance to enter and win and I thank you for your time but

to say it is too late to change on the day you have made changes well...