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CONTEST *CLOSED*: Please help me fight MS *Updated with additional prizes & a bake sale :)
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In case any of you missed it, I had a series of auctions where the winner donated to my MS 150 fundraising efforts.
MS150 Completed Auctions Link
To date, I’ve raised $681 from CU members listed in the link ^ and for that, I greatly appreciate it. All 11 auctions went off without a hitch, which you gotta admit is pretty freaking sweet (if I do say so myself ). But seriously, everyone got their items quickly, securely, and such.
While I truly enjoyed putting the auctions together, they did start to hit my pocketbook. With the exception of three (which were generously donated by yankeeno7, MeteoriteGuy, and Dboneesq), all items came from my collection. I sorta double-dipped myself and quite honestly, got to be a tad too much.
Anyway, I exceeded my original goal of $2,000 (currently at $2,166 with more on the way) but I want to raise more I want to achieve “Top Fundraising” status and need a total of $3,500. Rather than just ask the kind and generous posters here, I’m putting together a unique contest to help entice additional donations.
So here’s the deal…
The contest will end April 15th or when I raise a total of $3,500 (whichever comes first). All donations are anonymous to the public, so no one can “cheat” and bid a penny higher. If you want to enter, send me a PM for the web address. Give me your name and the amount you’re going to donate, I’ll confirm once the donation has been received.
Whoever donates the highest amount gets a super duper undisclosed prize that in some way relates to PSA. Now I say undisclosed BUT said prize has been approved by the greatest, bestest mod ever, Carol.
Hi Carol
edited to add additional prizes
To sweeten the pot, I'm going to throw in some goodies and change things up a bit.
There's going to be a pool of prizes. Whoever has the highest donation, gets first choice. Next highest has next choice and so on and so forth. I'll continue adding items until that well runs dry.
1) Something super duper, which relates to PSA, behind curtain number 1
2) 1967 NL Pitching Leaders #236 PSA 8
3) Autographed NFL football by Marcus Coleman PSA/DNA
4) Lot of cards I received from UD as a "replacement"
a) Ivan Rodriguez SS auto
b) Carl Crawford UD Origins (?) auto
c) Some Jordan card
5) If there are more donations than prizes, I will send you a homemade loaf of my award winning* jalapeno cheese bread. YUM-O!! Doesn't matter if there's 5 or even 100... I slave my rear in the kitchen until everyone gets their loaf of scrumdilishiousness
*I was the only contestant and judge, so I won
More could be added later...
But I digest…
But seriously, please send me a PM and donate today. As a side note, I’m soliciting donations through other avenues so I honestly don’t know how long this contest will be open. Heck, maybe a sugar daddy comes in, donates $1K+, a poster here donates $25, and then wins. You never know!!1! So donate now!
Thanks!
B
MS150 Completed Auctions Link
To date, I’ve raised $681 from CU members listed in the link ^ and for that, I greatly appreciate it. All 11 auctions went off without a hitch, which you gotta admit is pretty freaking sweet (if I do say so myself ). But seriously, everyone got their items quickly, securely, and such.
While I truly enjoyed putting the auctions together, they did start to hit my pocketbook. With the exception of three (which were generously donated by yankeeno7, MeteoriteGuy, and Dboneesq), all items came from my collection. I sorta double-dipped myself and quite honestly, got to be a tad too much.
Anyway, I exceeded my original goal of $2,000 (currently at $2,166 with more on the way) but I want to raise more I want to achieve “Top Fundraising” status and need a total of $3,500. Rather than just ask the kind and generous posters here, I’m putting together a unique contest to help entice additional donations.
So here’s the deal…
The contest will end April 15th or when I raise a total of $3,500 (whichever comes first). All donations are anonymous to the public, so no one can “cheat” and bid a penny higher. If you want to enter, send me a PM for the web address. Give me your name and the amount you’re going to donate, I’ll confirm once the donation has been received.
Whoever donates the highest amount gets a super duper undisclosed prize that in some way relates to PSA. Now I say undisclosed BUT said prize has been approved by the greatest, bestest mod ever, Carol.
Hi Carol
edited to add additional prizes
To sweeten the pot, I'm going to throw in some goodies and change things up a bit.
There's going to be a pool of prizes. Whoever has the highest donation, gets first choice. Next highest has next choice and so on and so forth. I'll continue adding items until that well runs dry.
1) Something super duper, which relates to PSA, behind curtain number 1
2) 1967 NL Pitching Leaders #236 PSA 8
3) Autographed NFL football by Marcus Coleman PSA/DNA
4) Lot of cards I received from UD as a "replacement"
a) Ivan Rodriguez SS auto
b) Carl Crawford UD Origins (?) auto
c) Some Jordan card
5) If there are more donations than prizes, I will send you a homemade loaf of my award winning* jalapeno cheese bread. YUM-O!! Doesn't matter if there's 5 or even 100... I slave my rear in the kitchen until everyone gets their loaf of scrumdilishiousness
*I was the only contestant and judge, so I won
More could be added later...
But I digest…
But seriously, please send me a PM and donate today. As a side note, I’m soliciting donations through other avenues so I honestly don’t know how long this contest will be open. Heck, maybe a sugar daddy comes in, donates $1K+, a poster here donates $25, and then wins. You never know!!1! So donate now!
Thanks!
B
So basically my kid won't be able to go to college, but at least I'll have a set where the three most expensive cards are of a player I despise ~ CDsNuts
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For Barry's sake, make a donation... I mean, look at that avatar. And it only cost me a $10 contribution.
This is really a great cause. I personally feel like MS will be defeated, thanks to the tireless efforts of people like Barry. And another board member that deserves a woo woo is (AJW) Drew. His run to the top of Rockefeller Center was phenomenal. Barry's time, effort and personal donations are off the hook.
I'm still wondering where my autoed football should be... in the center of my display, or over to one side or the other.
Great work and many thanks stown.
..stown and AJW
PM sent.
MY GOLD TYPE SET https://pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/complete-type-sets/gold-type-set-12-piece-circulation-strikes-1839-1933/publishedset/321940
PM sent.
PS - Bake sale added
Some brought up a couple of points that I want to clarify, just in case.
As I mentioned in my auction thread, all money donated goes directly to the MS Society; I don't see a dime of it. When you PM me, I will supply a link (http://main.nationalmssociety.org/goto/XXXXXX) and it will take you directly to my fundraising page (yes, that really is me in spandex but you have to admit, I make cycling attire look damn good ):
edited to add: these screen shots were from yesterday morning, so the total has increased since
You click the "DONATE TO BARRY" link, on the top left, which will take you to the donation page:
Put in whatever amount you want ($10, $35, $250 ) and then click next, which takes you to the payment page:
Insert your credit card information and then you're done.
On the other hand, if you don't like processing through the interwebs, that's okay as well. In your PM, tell me that you want to donate by check. Make it out to the "Multiple Sclerosis Society", I'll provide my mailing address, and gladly take care of the paperwork required.
Again, thank you so much for your generous contributions.
<< <i>Just want to add for any newer members with some incredulity - I've known him for quite some time - and I honestly believe this is a legitimate call for help.
>>
wholeheartedly agree.
He's a good cat.
PM sent.
Steve
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
Guys, again, thank you so much!!
1) I've included pictures of the Marcus Coleman football.
2) There are now more donations than prizes BUT going forward, you will not leave empty handed. If your donation is not in the top tier, you get a loaf of my award winning* jalapeno cheese bread. So even if you donate $5, you get a loaf that would retail for at least $25 because it's just that dam good.
Met with someone for lunch and they gave me a nice check. So as of now, including this check since it will take a couple of days to register on the site, I only need to raise an additional $764.
Good luck on the race.
Steve
Oh, I was talking about your 'Fight MS' drive by the way... not your picture.
<< <i>Wow, you're looking good stown.
Oh, I was talking about your 'Fight MS' drive by the way... not your picture. >>
Currently at $3,100 with $400 to go!
<< <i>I'm now only $330 away!
>>
Achieved:
$3,510.00
I'll put together a list and announce the winner shortly.
<< <i>Not including a couple of checks:
Achieved:
$3,510.00
I'll put together a list and announce the winner shortly.
>>
Hurry up
1994 Pro Line Live
TheDallasCowboyBackfieldProject
<< <i>Hurry up >>
I'll spare you the suspense.
LMM won a loaf of my award winning* jalapeno cheese bread.
(and congrats to Barry for breaking the $3500 barrier!!)
Winner: nightcrawler
2nd: ping4u43
And we have a tie for 3rd and 4th: Downtown1974 and Littletweed. I suggest a battle to the death, winner take all. However, I'll let you guys decide.
The best of the rest and in no particular order: pandrews, soflphillyfan, winpitcher, lawnmowerman, TheThrill22, 8irvin8, and last but not least Stone193. You each will receive a loaf of my award winning* jalapeno cheese bread. If I missed someone, please let me know ASAP. I have 47 donors, so I may have mislabled someone and sorry in advance.
So, nightcrawler, decide what you want to choose.
Personally, I would go for what's behind door #1 but that's just me...
<< <i>
<< <i>Hurry up >>
I'll spare you the suspense.
LMM won a loaf of my award winning* jalapeno cheese bread.
>>
Can't wait....I guess LOL
1994 Pro Line Live
TheDallasCowboyBackfieldProject
So, I get a choice HMMMM???
1994 Pro Line Live
TheDallasCowboyBackfieldProject
<< <i>
<< <i>
<< <i>Hurry up >>
I'll spare you the suspense.
LMM won a loaf of my award winning* jalapeno cheese bread.
>>
Can't wait....I guess LOL >>
Your package will come with a little something extra...
tee-hee-hee
<< <i>Well, I just can't resist... I'll take door #1 Barry
>>
And you won.............
Drum roll, please....................
rat-tat-tat-tat-tat-tat-tat......................................
DING!
Your choice of either a 1-year PSA membership or the equivalent in gift certificates.
Good call!
The drumroll was killin me, thought it would never end.
Waiting for Carol and I'll take care of the paper work.
Next up is ping, followed by the first ever death steel cage match between downtown and littletweed!
LET'S GET READY TO RUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMMMMMBLLLLLLLLLLLLEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
<< <i>The best of the rest and in no particular order: pandrews, soflphillyfan, winpitcher, lawnmowerman, TheThrill22, 8irvin8, and last but not least Stone193. You each will receive a loaf of my award winning* jalapeno cheese bread. If I missed someone, please let me know ASAP. I have 47 donors, so I may have mislabled someone and sorry in advance.
>>
I would like to see the award for the bread first please. Hey, it could be an award for the worst jalapeno cheese bread ever made!
Actually I cannot accept the prize. I travel so much, I'm never home and can't predict that I'll be in a given city any more than a few days.
I can imagine the call from my wife. "Why is a strange man sending you baked goods?"
"Uh, I uh. Surprise! I got you a subscription to the "Loaf of the Month" Club. In the coming days you will receive meat, olive and pimento, sugar, and pinched, among others. I'm especially interested to see that last one."
Glad to help and congrats on hitting your goal.
1994 Pro Line Live
TheDallasCowboyBackfieldProject
<< <i>Where's my loaf?? I need a new doorstop. >>
Here's a pair. Just your color.
MY GOLD TYPE SET https://pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/complete-type-sets/gold-type-set-12-piece-circulation-strikes-1839-1933/publishedset/321940
Shoes Emmitt would wear.
I like 'em
1994 Pro Line Live
TheDallasCowboyBackfieldProject
<< <i>Where's my loaf?? I need a new doorstop. >>
Settle down, Beavis. You will get your loaf when I'm gosh darn ready to make it!
But seriously, I'll probably start whipping them up next week. If not, then it will be after the ride.
<< <i>Im not up for a steel cage match tonight. >>
WUSSY!
<< <i>pinched >>
With all of the fruits and veggies I've consumed while training, I've pinched more than my fair share as of late.