Charity Auction - The Painted Turtle $6000! 20 mins left!

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Posted By: barrysloate

Is your son's baseball team comprised of kids who could not afford to play baseball and would be forced to disband the team without some help?

Or are these well to do kids from the suburbs?

A little common sense would tell you whether or not it is appropriate. We could give the money to an investment banker so he could replace his worn out patio furniture, but that's not in the spirit of what the charity should be about.

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Posted By: JimCrandell

The ACLU is the enemy--one of the biggest things that is wrong with the country.

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Posted By: Cat

Barry:

Then you really don't want the winner to choose. Sure, we are each individually putting some cards in but one guy is cutting a seemingly large check. So I guess you vote to make the decision for him/her. I'm OK with that, but I will guarantee you, if you leave it up to me and I win..it's going to my son's baseball team.

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Posted By: Jay

Cat--I disagree. I think the board should decide. I too hate the ACLU but I will go with whatever the Board decides.
I would like to make another suggestion--The Painted Turtle. It is a camp in California for children with serious illnesses. I believe it is associated with Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang. Also, Richard Masson's wife is on the board of this worthy charity so there is a direct tie to the Board.

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Posted By: Dave Hornish

I must admit I am mystified how an organization that upholds the Constitution of the United States can be the "enemy" while a terrorist organization such as Operation Rescue is considered a "great cause." ACLU by the way, represents on Constitutional issues both left and right of center.

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Posted By: leon

So we know there is a level head deciding on the charitly I vote to go back to the originator of the idea. Who better than a level headed board member, that came up with the warm hearted idea, to pick? I would strongly encourage everyone to think about the heart that thought this up and let that person make the decision....I think Kyle has some good ideas.....that's my 1/2 cent......best regards

edited to say that I would be very comfortable with Jay M's suggestion also...it's hard to imagine a more worthy cause...

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Posted By: JimCrandell

Yeah right--the ACLU is a secular left-wing organization. If you believe the ACLU is in the middlethen you believe that Dennis the Menace Kucinich is in the middle.

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Posted By: Kyle

The charity will be either of two kids ones I previously posted, or something involving feeding the hungry, or the Painted Turtle one. If you don't approve, oh well, I guess I can't please everyone... but I know some kids will be pretty happy in the end.

Let's talk more about what you're donating or that you're even donating, okay? I just received an email from an incredibly generous board member who is sending me over approximately $800 worth of cards for the auction, and its only 7 items. Awesome, just awesome.

Thanks everyone.

-Kyle-


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To join the Net54 Charity Auction sponsored by Robert Edward Auctions:
1. Send in any card(s) legibilly specifying with what it is, year, player, variation, etc.
2. Declared value(s) (write NONE if you don't want a tax document returned to you)
3. Please print your address for a tax document if desired
4. Cards MUST be postmarked by 02/14/2007.
5. Send email confirmation of your intention to participate and what you're sending to: kylebicking@yahoo.com

(address removed, please see later posts)

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Posted By: JimCrandell

Jay,

We agree on the ACLU but proceeds from Paul Newman's salad dressing all go to left-wing causes--you should see the list. Anything associated with Newman or Jane Fonda I would be strongly against.

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Posted By: barrysloate

Let's all be nice and leave politics out of this.

I like Jay's idea a lot, and think that Kyle will also pick a good cause. I say let's go with one of those two choices to keep things simple, or we will be here all night.

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Posted By: Kyle

Here's a sample of what's being sent to me already:

1921 Exhibit, 1933 Goudey, 1915 Cracker Jack, N172 Old Judge, T206 and many more. Over $1000 in declared value so far. Pretty awesome.

This is going to be a great lot to purchase.

-Kyle-

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Posted By: Dan Bretta

Kyle, I found a few more items to throw in the pot today that I will be adding when I get it sent out to you.

I like the Painted Turtle idea also....having Richard Masson's wife on the board will assure us that the money goes straight to the children.

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Posted By: Kyle

Thanks, Dan. May I ask who Richard is? Is he a board member?

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Posted By: Dan Bretta

Yes he is a board member who has an unbelievable collection. Not sure if I've seen him post lately.

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Posted By: Kyle

If anyone has any objections to Painted Turtle, please let me know. This is exactly where I'd like to see the money go.

Thanks again for the recommendation.
-Kyle-

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Posted By: Anonymous

Great choice. I look forward to bidding on the lot. Clearly, any organization that supports children that were not aborted should please the "right" people.

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Posted By: Dan Bretta

I found the URL for the Painted Turtle's website.

http://www.thepaintedturtle.org/turtle/

Definitely where I'd like to see the money go.

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Posted By: Dave

Count me in as well Kyle. I'll go through what I have tomorrow and find something to mail out, will email you tomorrow night or so with the details of what it will be.

Thanks,
Dave

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Posted By: barrysloate

I will put a package together tomorrow too, and I think the painted turtle is great. Richard has a strong relationship with Rob Lifson so they should work together fine.

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Posted By: Dave Hornish

Painted Turtle looks like a fabulous choice.

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Posted By: Kyle

Painted Turtle it is. I will let REA know.

Thanks!

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To join the Net54 Charity Auction sponsored by Robert Edward Auctions:
1. Send in any card(s) or other memorabilia legibilly specifying with what it is, year, player, variation, etc. to the address below
2. Please declare value(s) of your items if you'd like a tax document. Please also provide your return address (write NONE if you don't want a tax document returned to you)
3. Cards MUST be postmarked by 02/14/2007.
4. Send email confirmation of your intention to participate and what you're sending to: kylebicking@yahoo.com

Please send to:
(see address below near end of thread)

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Posted By: Trae R.

I am SO in. Thanks Kyle!

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Posted By: Kyle

Rob let me know that he plans on acknowledging all those who donate in the auction. Not sure if its in the item's listing or somewhere else in the catalog, but he said it'll be there.

Thanks!
-Kyle

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Posted By: Bruce MacPherson

Count me in too. I was waiting for a suitable charity to be decided on and the Painted Turtle works for me.

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Posted By: peter chao

Guys,

Count me in also. Painted Turtle is a worthy cause.

Peter

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Posted By: Kyle

Hopefully this is okay with Leon, but for the next week or so, in order to keep this thread near the top, I'll frequently add a semi update of what's being donated. The detailed list will come out once I send the monsterous package to REA.

So far we've got cards from:
Exhibit, Goudey, N172 Old Judge, E91 Am. Caramel, E145 Cracker Jack, E93 Standard Caramel, T206, T210 Series 7 and 8, E96, E90, T212 and 1951 Bowman.

Estimated declared value for the 15 "items" from the five amazing board members who have emailed their specific contributions is nearing the $2000.00 mark.

Pretty amazing folks.
-Kyle-

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Posted By: Kyle

Bumpin' it near the top. Please email me if you're participating and what you're sending in. We've got some awesome items in this lot already!

-Kyle-

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Posted By: Kyle

Bump to the top.

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Posted By: Dave

Kyle,
It may also be a good idea to every now and then update and list what you have coming to everyone. I for one may still have another thing or two I'll end up sending in the next couple days.

Dave

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Posted By: Kyle

I am hesitant to list all the items because I don't want people to feel like they do have to contribute more. If those who have already contributed are okay with it, then I will post a list every morning or so.

Thanks,
Kyle

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Posted By: Dave

Thats fine..whatever everyone is comfortable with. And I'm not saying list the donations and who donated what right now. Just if everyone is comfortable a list of what has been donated.

Thanks

Dave

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Posted By: Kyle

Oh no way I'd list who gave what... just the items if anything. I was planning on doing it in a few weeks once the deadline passes, but can do it sooner too.

I'll wait to see what people say today and then if I am going to list the items, will do so tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
Kyle

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Posted By: peter ullman

i think listing who gave what is a bad idea. Initially the discussion involved donating Approx $15-20 cards...and this is what I sent. Then all of a sudden people start donating $100 cards. Based on certain board members propensity towards class segregation...I think listing who gave what cards will only cause more problems and in-fighting.

pete ullman in mn

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Posted By: Dave

Peter...no I wasn't wanting any list of what certain people donated either. I also jsut sent a $20 item....my thoughts were more based on sending something else (small). Most of what I have are common type cards..T206's. I just didn't see a need in duplicating anything already donated.

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Posted By: Kyle

List would look like this:

Card ABC
Card XYZ
Card ABC
Card XYZ


No names listed....
-Kyle

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Posted By: Tom Hines

I see nothing wrong with a list of the items only. I agree with Dave about the duplication of items.
I would truely hope that "class segregation" would be left at home on this occassion. This is a charitable event, not a popularity contest. My hat is off to everyone that donates regardless of dollar value!

Tom

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Posted By: barrysloate

Some donors prefer to remain anonymous anyway.

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Posted By: MVSNYC

Kyle-

i am fed-exing to you today, a common PSA 4 T206 card.

best of luck.

Michael Sarno

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Posted By: JimB

Kyle,
T206 sent today.
JimB

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Posted By: Kyle

Thanks to those sending items out today.

Unless I receive an email from atleast one donor who would prefer no list of CARDS only be posted, then tomorrow I will provide a list of donations that I have been emailed about. Again, no names will be posted of any of the donorations corresponding to their donations.

Thanks again everyone!
-Kyle-

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Posted By: Kyle

new list below

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Posted By: Kyle

Only bump of the day... looking forward to receiving items in the next few days. If you are participating and have not emailed me, please do so.

Regards,
Kyle Bicking

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Posted By: Kyle

Keeping the thread on the front page atleast for this week. Received four packages yesterday, and know more are on the way. Please send your items in soon. Once my emailed list is full, I will debate sending the package to REA early. SO if you haven't emailed me with what you're sending, please do so... otherwise your item(s) may be returned to you if I am unable to forward to REA.

Thanks,
Kyle

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Posted By: Jeff Lichtman

Charity idea: James C. Koop Defense Fund

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Posted By: barrysloate

Jeff- it's actually James Kopp, but I agree it's a worthy cause because there was a man who knew the truth and put it into action!

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Posted By: ockday

Thanks Kyle for getting this together..it's a great idea and I hope it does really well.
I am sending my contribution today via FedEx.
Alan

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Posted By: Jeff Lichtman

Agreed, Barry. Instead of just blathering on about the Right Way, Kopp took matters into his own hand -- and saved countless millions!

Runner-up charity organization: Ted Haggard Charity for the Re-Education of Homosexuals. Again, this is a very worthwhile charity that seeks to eliminate the bad behavior of homosexuality through a 20 day, intensive counseling program. A lifetime of closeted homosexual behavior can simply be ELIMINATED with deep prayer -- but they need money to keep it going. Only PSA 8 charity slabs will do.

Clearly, these organizations will do more for the greater good then, let's say, that silly cancer research.

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Posted By: Rhys

As a very longtime forum member who just barely read this thread, I would like to suggest a very worthwhile, and COMPLETELY neutral Charity idea for at least some serious consideration.

The High School in my hometown of Middleton Idaho was completely destroyed by fire last week. It made the National news for a day or so, but the scene is horrible and looks like the aftermath of 911. There are over 600 high school students with no books, no musical instruments, no teachers files, no gym equipment, nothing. They are now seperating up the kids to go to different churches and charity organizations while the town figures out something to do. People all over our community (15 miles from Boise Idaho) are trying to put together dinners and yardsales to help the kids out, but the need is extremely pressing to get these kids books and the basics to get back to normal. The band and orchestra for the school had all their instruments destroyed and most of the parents can not afford to buy new ones, and the school can not pay for it.

I am sure we could make a very significant difference to in a real way rather than donating money to a mega-charity where the money will be used well, but the results never seen. I would be willing to bet anything that the school would honor the donation in a way that would bring some positive attention to the forum and the hobby to people who may have never heard of it before.

If this is something you guys are not interested in supporting for a charity idea, I will respect that. But I cant think of anything more neutral in ideology than a public school in absolutely desperate need of charity.

Rhys Yeakley

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Posted By: Jay

Rhys--I think we have already agreed upon a charity--the Painted Turtle. The posts by Jeff and Barry were just kidding around.