Charity Auction!?

[bobfreedman]

I would be willing to donate our software free of charge. We have a charity site that could be set up in minutes to host the charity auction if desired.

Bob

[slidekellyslide]

I think it should be a children's charity. (St Jude's ???) But, I think we need to make sure that ALL of the money goes to the intended target of the charity...some of these charities out there have huge overhead and costs and very little of the money actually makes it to the intended target.

[Abravefan11]

Originally Posted by slidekellyslide

I think it should be a children's charity. (St Jude's ???)

Dan that was my thinking exactly. This board seems to be very heavy with family oriented members and a children's charity would be fitting I think.

I'm not trying to hijack David's idea but want to volunteer as much of my efforts as possible to insure that as much if not all of the money raised goes to the charity.

[Browncow75]

Is a great charity. I would definitely vote for them as the organization to donate to. Another good charity to think about that benefits children is the Ronald McDonald House. Again, please email me when everything gets set up!

Brandon
browncow75@gmail.com

[Orions father]

As I have 7 children, St. Jude's sounds great!

[kylebicking]

I organized the two previous Net54 charity auctions and would be happy to do so again. I stopped this year after politics got in the way with selecting a charity. It was just really frustrating.

I'm sure Heritage would let us sell through them again, or we can choose another auction house, or heck... B&L it up!

-Kyle

[Chicago206]

Originally Posted by kylebicking

I organized the two previous Net54 charity auctions and would be happy to do so again. I stopped this year after politics got in the way with selecting a charity. It was just really frustrating.

I'm sure Heritage would let us sell through them again, or we can choose another auction house, or heck... B&L it up!

-Kyle

Member Bob Freedman offered the auction software as a donation. By keeping this "in house" I think we can accomplish Dan's goal of 100% proceeds directly to the charity! As I have participated in a similar type of charity on the CU boards, may I make a suggestion? If all of the winning bids get sent to Leon , then he can PM the donors to send out the cards. For instance, member "x" bids (and wins) on my donated card. Member "x" then sends a money order to Leon. Leon then sends me a PM stating its ok to ship the card.

That format worked great on the CU auction. As long as Leon is willing to cash a few money orders and get a total proceeds check out to the charity.

[Chicago206]

Let me break the ice and get the goodwill ball rolling. I will commit the following lot to the 2010 Net 54 Charity auction.

Offered here is a 4 card T206 lot featuring a beautiful pair of American Beauty 350 backs as well as a Sovereign 150, and a highly sought after Carolina Brights. Although the Carolina Brights card does suffer serious paper loss, it presents well and would be a nice filler for the beginners collection.
Opening Bid $100....Estimate $300+

[Rob D.]

Originally Posted by kylebicking

I organized the two previous Net54 charity auctions and would be happy to do so again. I stopped this year after politics got in the way with selecting a charity. It was just really frustrating.

I'm sure Heritage would let us sell through them again, or we can choose another auction house, or heck... B&L it up!

-Kyle

Hi Kyle,

If you'll organize this, and the Net54 lot is again part of an auction house's auction (which will help ensure the most possible money is raised), I'm on board again. Please keep us posted.

[Leon]

I will help and utilize the board any way possible to help. I will also donate to the cause. Just let me know what ya'll want to do. Very nice gesture by all involved. St.Judes or anything to help children is always good. best regards