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Christmas Spirit Spam II ... Last year's total doubled... bids/sales tally = $1771.26

ElemenopeoElemenopeo Posts: 2,577 ✭✭
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We did this last year and raised $782.81, helping out 15 different charities. So, I figured it was worth trying to do again this year and to see if we can duplicate or even exceed that result. (Here's a link to last year's thread.)

The idea is you pick something out to sell on eBay (or wherever, really) and give the proceeds to a charity of your choice. You post in this thread a scan of the card (or other item), a link to the auction, and, if you'd like, a link to the charity you'll be donating to. Obviously, this is all done on the honor system, and actually getting the proceeds to the charities is up to the individual sellers. (Be aware that eBay has strict policies about discussing charities in listings, so check those before you choose to do so.) If you don't have anything to sell, bid on someone else's auction. image

Here's the card I'm selling, and I'll again be donating the proceeds to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This card was actually donated to me a few years back by another board member who, alas, doesn't show up around these parts anymore. I've loved having it in my collection, but it seems the right choice for this. Here's a link to my auction.

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Thanks in advance for any participation.


For ease of navigation, I'll keep a list here of ongoing auctions and completed sales...

2001 Fleer E-X Behind The Numbers Ted Williams Game-Used Jersey with proceeds going to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. SOLD for $38.01.

1972 Topps #37 Carl Yastrzemski PSA 8 with proceeds going to The Lupus Foundation of America. SOLD for $73. With seller's match, total raised = $146.

1962 Topps #200 Mickey Mantle SGC 84 SOLD for $375 (!!!) with proceeds going to Project Joy.

1969 O-Pee-Chee Deckle Luis Tiant PSA 9 with proceeds going to Womansplace. SOLD for $43.15. With seller's match, proceeds = $86.30.

1954 Topps #250 Ted Williams PSA 1 (great looking card for a 1) SOLD for $62.87 and a 1959 Topps #364 Mickey Mantle All-Star PSA 3 SOLD for $55. With seller's match, a total of $236 will go to the Trinton Falls Foundation for Excellence in Education.

1985 JMS Game Julius Irving PSA 9 SOLD for $40. An additional seller's match = $80 in proceeds going to City Union Mission.

1951 Topps Red Back Early Wynn PSA 6 with proceeds going to the Epilepsy Foundation.
SOLD for $26.55.

A lot of four custum cut-sig cards by Heritageaddict featuring Harry Carson, Carl Erskine, Doris Day and Al Cervi (see scan and other pertinent info near top of Page 2 of this thread) with proceeds going to Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Ozarks. SOLD for $50.

1957 Topps #121 Cletis Boyer PSA 6, 1957 Topps #174 Willie Jones PSA 7, 2009 Press Pass #3 Jimmie Johnson National Exclusive PSA 9, 1982 Topps #21 Cal Ripken RC PSA 8 (see scans and other details on Page 2 of this thread) with proceeds going to The Lieukemia and Lymphoma Society. $100 contributed.

1983 Topps #33 Jim McMahon RC PSA 9 SOLD for $9.27, 1990 Score Supplemental #101T Emmit Smith RC BGS 9SOLD for $47.00, and a 1984 RGI #15 Willie Mays Autograph GEM 9SOLD for $27.50. With seller's match, a total of $250 will go to the Brethren Housing Association.

1950 Callahan Babe Ruth NM/MT with proceeds going to USA Cares. SOLD for $89.90.

1992 Bowman Pedro Martinez PSA 10, 1987 Donruss Bo Jackson BGS 9.5, 1987 Donruss Barry Larkin BGS 9.5, and 1987 Topps Paul Molitor BGS 9.5 with proceeds going to The V Foundation for Cancer Research. See WalterSobchak's post on Page 4 of this thread for details.

1951 Parkhurst #52 The Winning Goal PSA 6 with proceeds going to the American Cancer Society and/or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society as part of one of stown's fund-raising bike treks. SOLD for $138.50. With seller's match, proceeds total $277.

1981 Topps #39 Peter Stastny PSA 10 with proceeds going to the American Red Cross. SOLD for $16.50.
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  • EAsportsEAsports Posts: 1,566 ✭✭✭
    First bidder!

    Good luck!
    My LSU Autographs

    Only an idiot would have a message board signature.
  • ElemenopeoElemenopeo Posts: 2,577 ✭✭

    Thanks!
  • nam812nam812 Posts: 10,602 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I've been waiting for this thread, thanks Bryon.

    My auction is for a 1972 Topps #37 Carl Yastrzemski PSA 8. Just like last year I will donate the final price of the auction, and match it so the charity gets double the final price.

    Once again my charity is The Lupus Foundation of America

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    Edited to add the auction link.
  • Bosox1976Bosox1976 Posts: 8,568 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Great idea. Been too busy to sell on ebay lately, so I'll put this up for sale here for a bargain price...$375 - all of which I will donate to my second favorite charity - Project Joy (who help traumatized kids). ( I am CEO at another 501c3 so, they are my #1 image )

    If you want this centered Mantle at a great price and want to help kids - just pm me. Great idea Bryon!

    UPDATE: SOLD! One of our board members bought this card a few minutes ago - thanks for the generous purchase. I've forwarded the funds to Project Joy via their website paypal link. They'll use it to help kids get over difficult situations.

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    Mike
    Bosox1976
  • ElemenopeoElemenopeo Posts: 2,577 ✭✭

    Wow! That's the way to start off. Thanks, Mike!

    Great looking Yaz, Nick.
  • SportsamericaSportsamerica Posts: 990 ✭✭
    Bid on the Yaz
    Cory
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    Working on:
    Football
    1973 Topps PSA 8+ (99.81%)
    1976 Topps PSA 9+ (36.36%)
    1977 Topps PSA 9+ (100%)

    Baseball
    1938 Goudey (56.25%)
    1951 Topps Redbacks PSA 8 (100%)
    1952 Bowman PSA 7+ (63.10%)
    1953 Topps PSA 5+ (91.24%)
    1973 Topps PSA 8+ (70.76%)
    1985 Fleer PSA 10 (54.85%)
  • BrickBrick Posts: 5,001 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Bid on the Yaz

    Yes Sir: I'll get right on it.
    Collecting 1960 Topps Baseball in PSA 8
    http://www.unisquare.com/store/brick/

    Ralph

  • nam812nam812 Posts: 10,602 ✭✭✭✭✭
    We could use a few more participants to list items to bid on. Tis the season fellas.
  • KatsCardsKatsCards Posts: 559
    I'd like to parttake in this year's Christmas Spirit. My auction is for this card

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    The charity that I will be donating all proceeds to is womansplace. They help victims of domestic violence. Thank you for looking.
  • MphilkingMphilking Posts: 1,570 ✭✭✭
    I'm in. Gotta find something to sell.
  • KatsCardsKatsCards Posts: 559
    Monday morning bump image
  • nam812nam812 Posts: 10,602 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Come on everybody, find a card to auction or sell here directly and join in the spirit of giving.

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  • 2cardguys2cardguys Posts: 428
    It's not a 7 or an 8 but it is a nice Mick card... 5 people are watching so it should sell. This is my contribution... will donate the funds to my local education foundation. Tinton Falls Foundation for Excellence in Education...


    1959 Mick image

    Auction Link

    Mick eBay Auction

    Ken

    Edited to add:
    Like some others have mentioned; I will double the contribution as well. I'm also adding the 1954 Topps Ted Williams #250 PSA Graded 1 auction I have running. I didn't have anyone tracking it until last night and now there are a few watchers so I think it will sell.

    Ted Williams

    The Mick has a $55 opening bid so that's at least a $110 to charity as of this morning....
    Positive and successful transactions with:
    LeagueLeader; IJustLoveCards; Recbball; msassin; leathtech; lsutigers1973; Bosox1976; Dboneesq; Aric; Bkritz
  • ElemenopeoElemenopeo Posts: 2,577 ✭✭

    Great! Keep 'em coming.
  • nam812nam812 Posts: 10,602 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I bid on the Tiant earlier today.
  • ElemenopeoElemenopeo Posts: 2,577 ✭✭

    Bumping off Page 2.

    Monday's not a great day to start an auction, I know, but I'm hoping more people... a lot more people.... join in. Tomorrow's Tuesday, though, and a great day to start a 5-day auction. Or you could just sell something here. I'm sure many of you are like me and have a number of half-forgotten $7-$15 cards sitting in a box somewhere that haven't seen the light of day for months or years. Pull one out, sell it, and help a favorite charity.
  • 1000111010110001110101 Posts: 66
    Well, having just gotten back into the whole graded card thing, I dont have much to pony up, but here is my contribution.

    1985 JMS Dr. J Handcut PSA 9 None Higher

    Ill double the final price, wanted to keep the money local, my employer works with Charity each year, really a great bunch of volunteers.
    -Stadium Giveaways
    -Ticket Stubs
    -Magazines
  • nam812nam812 Posts: 10,602 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Here is 10001110101's charity.
  • daddymcdaddymc Posts: 3,080 ✭✭✭
    I'm in. Here's a 1951 Topps Red Back Early Wynn PSA 6. 100% of proceeds to benefit The Epilepsy Foundation. My son had his first seizure four years ago at the age of six. We are fortunate that they only occur every six months or so...many suffer them more frequently and medication does not help everyone. Through this process we have found that very little is known about the human mind and what causes seizures so little donations like this can make a difference.

    1951 Topps Red Back Early Wynn PSA 6

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    Currently working on: Kurt Warner PSA 9 or 10

  • nam812nam812 Posts: 10,602 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'm high bidder on the Wynn. image

    Edited to add: Not anymore image
  • HeritageAddictHeritageAddict Posts: 3,266
    Great stuff again this year guys! Here is my contribution, a lot of four cut auto cards with the bidding taking place in this thread. PM me with your bid amount and I'll update the post with the current bid......let's start the bidding at $25. I'll let this run until Sunday Dec. 20th at 8:00 pm cst, final bid amount will be going to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks

    Current bid $50 bidder: Dboneesq

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    Cut Auto Cards 4 sale

    My Registry Sets
  • 1000111010110001110101 Posts: 66
    The Dr. J sold last night, so the total can be raised $80 ($40 for the sale and my match of $40).

    -Stadium Giveaways
    -Ticket Stubs
    -Magazines
  • nam812nam812 Posts: 10,602 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Pushing it up so hopefully more members find stuff to add.
  • ElemenopeoElemenopeo Posts: 2,577 ✭✭

    Many thanks to those who've joined in. Also wanted to mention another option to get involved.... Sell someone the right to choose your avatar for say, a month, 6 months... or even longer. I once purchased the rights to pick stown's avatar for a month to help out with his favorite charity. (I was actually fairly merciful about it... but not all that kind, either.)
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    OK guys/gals ... I'm going to do something different. As many of you know, I have been running Marathons and racing Triathlons to raise money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) in honor of my daughter, Francesca. In October I ran The Marine Corps Marathon and raised $4,000.00, thanks to many generous members on this board. (I believe I raised over $600.00 from board members.)

    Well, I have signed up for the Vancouver Marathon in May, 2010 and want to raise at least $5,000.00. Below are four cards that I will give (one each) to the first four members that make a donation of AT LEAST $50.00 to "LLS". (I know none of the cards are valued at $50.00 but I thought we would each be making a donation this way.)

    CLICK HERE TO MAKE YOUR DONATION VIA CREDIT CARD. THANK YOU.

    Please respond to this thread and also PM me and tell me which card you want. (Also include your name and addy in your PM.)

    If this goes well I will add more cards.

    THANKS!


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    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    MERRY CHRISTMAS!
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • 2cardguys2cardguys Posts: 428
    Both of my charity auctions( 1-Ted Williams and 2) Mickey Mantle) now have bids totaling $100 so that is at least $200 for the total (as I agreed to match the sales price). Four hours to go... hopefully we'll be able to push that donation up some more...
    Positive and successful transactions with:
    LeagueLeader; IJustLoveCards; Recbball; msassin; leathtech; lsutigers1973; Bosox1976; Dboneesq; Aric; Bkritz
  • ElemenopeoElemenopeo Posts: 2,577 ✭✭

    Only $5.29 left to go to beat last year's total. Woohoo!
  • nam812nam812 Posts: 10,602 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I took a shot at the 1954 PSA 1 Ted Williams. Would have liked it, but glad I lost because that means the charity got more. image
  • MphilkingMphilking Posts: 1,570 ✭✭✭
    I've only got a little bit of time, but I'm going to try and list some things tonight here first and then on Ebay later. I'll try and find something higher end if I can.
    My charity is the same as last years. Brethren Housing Association. My good friend is the CEO.


    They are now on Ebay.

    Jim McMahon ROOKIE PSA 9
    Emmitt Smitt ROOKIE Score Supplemental BGS 9
    Willie Mays AUTO



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  • 2cardguys2cardguys Posts: 428
    Nick:

    The scan as usual shows every imperfection in high detail; the card in hand looks much nicer than the scan. Thanks for the bid... Ted brought $126 to the foundation and Mickey Mantle brought $110 to them. (That's after my matching the sale). So total check going out tomorrow will be for $236.00.

    Thanks for the bid... This was a great idea, and for anyone sitiing on the sidelines I have to tell you it does feel good!
    Merry Christmas

    Ken
    Positive and successful transactions with:
    LeagueLeader; IJustLoveCards; Recbball; msassin; leathtech; lsutigers1973; Bosox1976; Dboneesq; Aric; Bkritz
  • daddymcdaddymc Posts: 3,080 ✭✭✭
    I'm high bidder on the Score Emmitt RC. image
    Currently working on: Kurt Warner PSA 9 or 10

  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭


    << <i>I'm high bidder on the Score Emmitt RC. image >>



    NOT ANY LONGER! LMFAO!
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • daddymcdaddymc Posts: 3,080 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>I'm high bidder on the Score Emmitt RC. image >>



    NOT ANY LONGER! LMFAO! >>



    image So I see. image
    Currently working on: Kurt Warner PSA 9 or 10

  • daddymcdaddymc Posts: 3,080 ✭✭✭
    I'm back in. image
    Currently working on: Kurt Warner PSA 9 or 10

  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    Let's keep it on page one.
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    Add another ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS to the total.

    A board member made a generous $100.00 donation to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. He asked that his name not be given and that the four cards remain available for others. THANK YOU!
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    Keeping CHARITY on Page 1.
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • daddymcdaddymc Posts: 3,080 ✭✭✭
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    Currently working on: Kurt Warner PSA 9 or 10

  • Bosox1976Bosox1976 Posts: 8,568 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I bumped Nick's Yaz up - hopefully we have broken last year's charity record. Fine job everyone.
    Mike
    Bosox1976
  • HeritageAddictHeritageAddict Posts: 3,266
    I forgot I was going to be out of town this weekend, so I extended the bidding until 8:00 p.m. Sunday for the lot of four custom cut autos. Final bid amount will be going to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks

    Current bid $50 bidder: Dboneesq

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    Cut Auto Cards 4 sale

    My Registry Sets
  • ElemenopeoElemenopeo Posts: 2,577 ✭✭


    << <i>I bumped Nick's Yaz up - hopefully we have broken last year's charity record. Fine job everyone. >>


    Yep. We're well ahead of last year's total funds raised. (Wooohoo!) But, I was also hoping to see more participating sellers... Last year, we had 15. So far this year, we have 10. Can we find 6 more guys with even $5 cards to sell?
  • nam812nam812 Posts: 10,602 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I bumped Nick's Yaz up - hopefully we have broken last year's charity record. Fine job everyone. >>



    Excellent Mike, and I'm matching the final price, so the Lupus Foundation and I both thank you very much.

    And thanks to everyone else who has listed something or bid on something. For those who haven't, there's still one week left so it isnt too late to find something to auction for the charity of your choice.
  • ElemenopeoElemenopeo Posts: 2,577 ✭✭

    Topped a grand. image

  • nam812nam812 Posts: 10,602 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I pushed the Tiant up a bit, but I'm still not the high bidder. Bad for me, but good for the charity. image
  • nightcrawlernightcrawler Posts: 5,110 ✭✭


    << <i>I bumped Nick's Yaz up - hopefully we have broken last year's charity record. Fine job everyone. >>



    I'd of destroyed you... hadn't been for Nicks shipping policy.
  • nightcrawlernightcrawler Posts: 5,110 ✭✭
    Same for daddymc. How can I bid when I can't bid?
  • nightcrawlernightcrawler Posts: 5,110 ✭✭
    Not sayin I want them to change their policy for me, just sayin. image
  • nam812nam812 Posts: 10,602 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Trent, I just tried to change my shipping policy for you, but unfortunately since there are bids already I can not change them. If you happen to find a way to win it I will ship it to you anywhere you like.
  • nightcrawlernightcrawler Posts: 5,110 ✭✭


    << <i> If you happen to find a way to win it I will ship it to you anywhere you like. >>



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    Add Elemenopeo to those who will not allow bids from me.


    What a bunch of (EDITED) great guys. image
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