As of 3:40pm today our total is....
$13,561
Strong start, guys (and gals). Let's keep it going!
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2009 Auction Game Thread - Now With Big Check Pic Goodness!!
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Sille Skrub
, Jul 06 2009 03:01 PM
57 replies to this topic
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Posted 06 July 2009 - 03:03 PM
QUOTE (Sille Skrub @ Jul 6 2009, 04:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
As of 3:40 today our total is....
$13,561
Strong start, guys (and gals). Let's keep it going!
Nice, steal my thunder why dontcha? Don't you have a blog to write or something?$13,561
Strong start, guys (and gals). Let's keep it going!
Keep in mind folks, this is a gross total and does not account for PayPal fees, cookbook costs, t-shirt costs, donor minimum guarantees, any shipping costs, etc. The net amount going to ALS will be somewhat less.
Edited by LoweTek, 06 July 2009 - 03:09 PM.
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Posted 06 July 2009 - 08:10 PM
Is that the number donated already or the sum of high bids right now?
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Posted 06 July 2009 - 10:53 PM
QUOTE (Sille Skrub @ Jul 6 2009, 11:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sum of all the high Tokyo Sox bids right now.
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Posted 07 July 2009 - 05:16 AM
QUOTE (JulE6 @ Jul 6 2009, 09:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is that the number donated already or the sum of high bids right now?
Actually it is (as of yesterday): Sum of all open auction high bids + Funds received to date (as shown in Audit Thread) + Funds received to date (not yet shown in Audit Thread).
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Posted 07 July 2009 - 06:37 AM
QUOTE (LoweTek @ Jul 7 2009, 06:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Actually it is (as of yesterday): Sum of all open auction high bids + Funds received to date (as shown in Audit Thread) + Funds received to date (not yet shown in Audit Thread).
Which, as of 7:30AM today, now stands at:$16,342!!Yay.
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Posted 07 July 2009 - 12:21 PM
I think it might be a good idea if there were some object (Like Anne's awesome aerial shot of Fenway) that could just be priced at $100 (or whatever) and everyone who wanted one could get one. Sell a dozen or more, and the total would (ideally) greatly exceed what one person might bid the price up to.
That way lots of people who would otherwise miss out could get the 'prize' with no downside to the amount of money raised. (of course, if this idea creates a shit-ton of work for AMH, then it isnt a good idea after all)
Just food for thought as I go thru the auctions...
Todd
That way lots of people who would otherwise miss out could get the 'prize' with no downside to the amount of money raised. (of course, if this idea creates a shit-ton of work for AMH, then it isnt a good idea after all)
Just food for thought as I go thru the auctions...
Todd
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Posted 07 July 2009 - 08:01 PM
What happened to the Skrub butler?
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Posted 07 July 2009 - 08:58 PM
and a week at Saint's Rest or some other vacation home at the cape?
and a bird photo from the bird photo thread?
and a bird photo from the bird photo thread?
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Posted 08 July 2009 - 09:40 AM
QUOTE (thrawnqq @ Jul 7 2009, 01:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think it might be a good idea if there were some object (Like Anne's awesome aerial shot of Fenway) that could just be priced at $100 (or whatever) and everyone who wanted one could get one. Sell a dozen or more, and the total would (ideally) greatly exceed what one person might bid the price up to.
That way lots of people who would otherwise miss out could get the 'prize' with no downside to the amount of money raised. (of course, if this idea creates a shit-ton of work for AMH, then it isnt a good idea after all)
Just food for thought as I go thru the auctions...
Todd
That way lots of people who would otherwise miss out could get the 'prize' with no downside to the amount of money raised. (of course, if this idea creates a shit-ton of work for AMH, then it isnt a good idea after all)
Just food for thought as I go thru the auctions...
Todd
Todd - this is actually a really good idea...I should have thought about it earlier. Given that the auction for that particular photo has started, I think we'll need to run with it as is for this year. But, I'll definitely give it some thought for next year.
QUOTE (Orange Julia @ Jul 7 2009, 09:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
and a bird photo from the bird photo thread?
OJ - I'm tardy, but I will be getting a bird photo up soon...
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Posted 08 July 2009 - 09:59 AM
We'll have the calculated totals up later but we will surpass $20,000 sometime today. Keep it up folks! Looking good!
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Posted 08 July 2009 - 11:51 AM
QUOTE (amh03 @ Jul 8 2009, 10:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Todd - this is actually a really good idea...I should have thought about it earlier. Given that the auction for that particular photo has started, I think we'll need to run with it as is for this year. But, I'll definitely give it some thought for next year.
Thanks Anne,
I love that photo. Hopefully, you can ID some other cool ones for this approach later. If you come up with some options, i will pay 100-150 for one, to the charity, this year.
Cheers,
T
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Skrub's secret admirer
Posted 09 July 2009 - 11:35 AM
Estimates for today put us around $21,000!
Edited by Candy LaChance, 09 July 2009 - 11:36 AM.
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Posted 11 July 2009 - 01:23 PM
QUOTE (Sille Skrub @ Jul 11 2009, 02:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Do we have an update for today, LT?
A little under a thousand since yesterday: $25,482
Edited by LoweTek, 11 July 2009 - 01:55 PM.
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Posted 12 July 2009 - 09:49 AM
Any chance Curt does a second message if we can get two folks to bid $1000 or more?
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Posted 13 July 2009 - 11:25 AM
QUOTE (Lose Remerswaal @ Jul 12 2009, 10:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Any chance Curt does a second message if we can get two folks to bid $1000 or more?
You never know... Watch the thread just in case.Total based on actual receipts as of today at noon plus pending bids as of last night at 7PM (so it's actually well over $27k by now): $26,916! Keep it going everyone. And thanks for the support!
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Posted 13 July 2009 - 04:59 PM
As of 4:50PM today:$27,789! Special thanks to ByB for keeping up with the pending bids. It helps me tremendously.
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Posted 15 July 2009 - 08:42 AM
If we can get to $37,000 that will make it: last year + this year = $100,000!
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Posted 15 July 2009 - 01:04 PM
We'll get there Candy. This is a tough year for a lot of folks, but I've got faith that we'll pull it together.
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Posted 15 July 2009 - 02:34 PM
We should somehow incorporate "Tokyo Sox" into the auction title next year.
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Posted 15 July 2009 - 04:52 PM
I need help deciding what my bedazzled shirt should say.
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Posted 15 July 2009 - 05:05 PM
QUOTE (Orange Julia @ Jul 15 2009, 05:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I need help deciding what my bedazzled shirt should say.
Garden Goddess
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Likes To Play With Pussies
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Posted 15 July 2009 - 05:10 PM
QUOTE (Orange Julia @ Jul 15 2009, 05:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I need help deciding what my bedazzled shirt should say.
I wouldn't have had this problem! My plan to swoop at the last second failed me.
Enjoy! (I guess...)
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Posted 16 July 2009 - 07:31 AM
QUOTE (Candy LaChance @ Jul 15 2009, 09:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If we can get to $37,000 that will make it: last year + this year = $100,000!
Getting closer... $31,535!
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Posted 16 July 2009 - 07:44 AM
QUOTE (Orange Julia @ Jul 15 2009, 05:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I need help deciding what my bedazzled shirt should say.
It shouldn't 'say' anything. Just drip them on there Jackson Pollock style!
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Posted 16 July 2009 - 05:14 PM
QUOTE (Orange Julia @ Jul 15 2009, 05:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I need help deciding what my bedazzled shirt should say.
"HOAX!!"
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Posted 20 July 2009 - 10:37 PM
QUOTE (Sille Skrub @ Jul 15 2009, 03:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We should somehow incorporate "Tokyo Sox" into the auction title next year.
I was just coming here to post how he's been the Auction All-Star of 2009. Just incredible stuff, TS.
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Posted 20 July 2009 - 10:43 PM
He did it last year as well.
Thanks again, TS.
Domo arigato, Mr. Robato.
Thanks again, TS.
Domo arigato, Mr. Robato.
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Posted 22 July 2009 - 11:34 AM
QUOTE (Sille Skrub @ Jul 22 2009, 12:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey LT, what's our total?
Audit thread up top shows it now.
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Posted 22 July 2009 - 03:25 PM
QUOTE (Orange Julia @ Jul 22 2009, 02:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hooray!
How's my chicken doing?
It has your name on it right now.
How's my chicken doing?
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Posted 22 July 2009 - 03:47 PM
QUOTE (LoweTek @ Jul 22 2009, 04:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It has your name on it right now.
How close is it? Are we looking at some real drama here coming down the stretch? Though in the end I'd probably just let OJ keep the chicken anyway.
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Posted 22 July 2009 - 04:00 PM
QUOTE (gtg807y @ Jul 22 2009, 04:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
How close is it? Are we looking at some real drama here coming down the stretch? Though in the end I'd probably just let OJ keep the chicken anyway.
Well, she's all over it at the moment but you would be the beneficiary of a certain series of events. Hope for an eclipse.
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Posted 22 July 2009 - 05:00 PM
QUOTE (Orange Julia @ Jul 22 2009, 04:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
BTW, I've only met you once and oh so briefly, but I would probably trust my old man with you in Vegas, if that makes you feel any better about any of this. And by "you" i mean Skrub, not the rest of you meatheads.
I feel like I'm at the Tour de France!!!! So exciting!
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Posted 23 July 2009 - 12:41 PM
QUOTE (Orange Julia @ Jul 22 2009, 06:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I feel like I'm at the Tour de France!!!! So exciting!
Try this! You asked for a picture of the Big Check...
The seemingly odd amount (so far) is explained by what amounts were cleared and available three days ago, which is the lead time for the transfers from PayPal. I wanted to be sure you guys had a substantial portion of the net proceeds to give to Ms. Tara from Mass ALS this weekend at the Bash. I moved all I could over to the bank account so I could have this for today. I'm on the way to the post office now to overnight it to Ms. Candy. Thank you everyone!! It is real. We do make a difference!
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Posted 23 July 2009 - 01:13 PM
I think she meant the big faux check we use for the presentation.
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Posted 23 July 2009 - 02:15 PM
QUOTE (Sille Skrub @ Jul 23 2009, 02:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think she meant the big faux check we use for the presentation.
That won't show up until August Bash time; we're still selling cookbooks through 8/14 - and every little bit helps! The grand total won't be available until everything is paid in and paid out and the books closed.
There will, however, still be a winner announced in the "predict the total" game. I believe the cut-off for that is/was sometime this week? LT's the 'PTT' guy!
Edited by Candy LaChance, 23 July 2009 - 03:05 PM.
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Posted 23 July 2009 - 03:06 PM
I don't know how many of you work for non-profits that depend on fundraising dollars so let me just chime in that when an organization receives a check with no strings attached, no specification on how the money has to be used, no additional dinners or glad-handing that takes up time and resources from a non-profit, well this type of gift is just enormously helpful. Mass ALS can use these funds wherever they see the greatest need - whether that means helping a specific family with respite care, or purchasing a piece of equipment, or providing transportation, or hiring staff - who knows what the greatest need is at any moment but it lets the organization make the decision.
Well done SoSH, well done.
And again, appreciation to the organizing TEAM.
Well done SoSH, well done.
And again, appreciation to the organizing TEAM.
