Let's Get a Raffle Going for TFCTFN - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

RickBomba · 03-12-2016, 05:59 PM

Hi Guys,
I have three plugs, one t-shirt, and an XXL Aquaskins top that I'd like to donate to the raffle to keep the lights on.

Can someone step up, collect the goods (who should we ship it to), and then figure out how we can get some funds together for John to keep the lights on?

Can someone make this sticky?

I'm not going in for surgery for another week, so I'd be happy to keep tabs on the donations. My stuff is boxed up and ready to ship.

Thanks,
Rick

BigFish · 03-12-2016, 07:25 PM

Rick have everyone who is donating post their items as an auction and they can handle the shipping themselves and have the proceeds sent directly to John!

macojoe · 03-12-2016, 07:42 PM

When & Were is it going to be? I have not been keeping up with all thats going on, but woukld like to go if I can?
Thanks

RickBomba · 03-12-2016, 07:49 PM

So, Larry's got more of an auction vibe. I always loved the raffle, but it may not be feasible.

Anybody have any other thoughts on the process?

LMK,
Rick

afterhours · 03-13-2016, 07:20 AM

methinks auction may bring more $ and easier if run like the large fish said.

RickBomba · 03-13-2016, 02:07 PM

Anybody else want to chime in? I think I am in agreement. You can set the opening bid and then ship as you like.

I'd like to start maybe tonight or tomorrow, so I can get most of my stuff listed.

I say we set a 24 hour clock on the bids.

Anyone else have some ideas about the setup?

All funds raised will go directly to John.

Thanks,
Rick

Guppy · 03-13-2016, 03:22 PM

Thinking out loud here
Is it a big deal to add another forum to the site....
" TFCTFN Auction forum "
Or sticky a thread, each person keeps track of the bids for the item they list and send the dough to JR when the deal is complete. How about setting a date for all auctions to end? Could be a stampede on the last day,,,

could be fun

RickBomba · 03-13-2016, 05:14 PM

Yeah,
I like the idea of the other forum, if John can set it up. That way each thread can have it's own parameters.

People could say what time the auction ended on each item.

I say you set a starting price (low for things like my t-shirt) and higher for high ticket items (like a fishing rod, or something).

John, what do you think about that?

And then ending price would not include shipping...you'd need to work that out with the winner and lister.

Just my two cents.
Thanks,
Rick

Linesider82 · 03-13-2016, 05:22 PM

Do it like the Macojoe auction, the donating party or host of the donated item started an individual thread with their own auction title. When time expired the OP of the thread handled getting payment and was resposible for shipping the item.
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Rappin Mikey · 03-13-2016, 08:33 PM

I got some stuff my wife wants me to get out of the cellar. Some chit so old, I don't even know what it is.

JohnR · 03-13-2016, 08:50 PM

Awww shucks

Thanks guys

RickBomba · 03-14-2016, 06:59 AM

John,
Can you make this a forum instead of a sticky thread. That way we could keep track of each item that is being bid on through its own separate thread?

The seller could manage the end time (they should set it themselves), and set a minimum selling price.

LMK,
Thanks,
Rick

Guppy · 03-14-2016, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickBomba

John,
Can you make this a forum instead of a sticky thread. That way we could keep track of each item that is being bid on through its own separate thread?

The seller could manage the end time (they should set it themselves), and set a minimum selling price.

LMK,
Thanks,
Rick

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Slipknot · 03-15-2016, 10:06 AM

I think a separate thread for each person donating stuff would be best. And the titles should begin with the same thing like S-B.com auction or something then your item description.
If everything is in this thread, I feel it will be too confusing and won't get as much interest because of having to scroll thru it for certain items.

Guppy · 03-15-2016, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slipknot

I think a separate thread for each person donating stuff would be best. And the titles should begin with the same thing like S-B.com auction or something then your item description.
If everything is in this thread, I feel it will be too confusing and won't get as much interest because of having to scroll thru it for certain items.

More better, that jump started it! :-)

chefchris401 · 03-15-2016, 02:09 PM

I'm starting 4 auctions today

John what's the email for payment??
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afterhours · 03-16-2016, 07:44 AM

to avoid a flustercuck i'm going to wait a week before my auctions. maybe we should only have say 10 at a time instead of like 20 or 30?

Got Stripers · 03-27-2016, 09:18 AM

John do you have a paypal account people can send payment to?

RickBomba · 03-27-2016, 10:13 AM

I sent all of my dough ($105) to John before the surgery. Couple of people sent their checks directly to John so he could get the money even quicker.

What a group of class acts! I should have thought of the idea myself.

Thanks for the payments everyone!
Rick

JohnR · 04-12-2016, 07:23 AM

This has been great and very appreciative!! Than you Rickman for organizing it and thank you everyone for pitching in!!

fishbones · 04-12-2016, 11:12 AM

JohnR, do you remember which auction I won? I forgot to contact the other member to get the plug and can't find the auction thread for it now.
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