The call for items usually catches people off guard.
Then they have an idea for something in their head - but "there's plenty of time, i'll get it sent in later."
Then the list is posted and there's 50-75 items or so; people think, "Oh, that's right, I wanted to put XXX in." Then they pm the auction runner and ask if they can still get something in.
We've tried running a "hard end" on donations with moderate success; but at the same time, if someone has something cool that will bring in money - we don't want to keep it out.
For those reasons we'll post an initial list on 11.25 (or about) and then members will have a 1-week extension to get things in followed by a hard end / live bidding on 12.1.
I feel like we already have a solid $750-800 in items - so I feel good for where we are, but it would be awesome if we could quadruple that.
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Update on donation recipient. The poll closed and it is very close:
6 - Racket member in need
5 - extra life
5 - able gamers
So, we are now taking applications for a racket member to receive the donation. If you are, or are aware of a racket member who has or is having a rough go and would benefit from this years donation - please send me a PM and it will be shared with a very small group. No one else will know of the application unless it is selected as the recipient. If there are no applications by WEDNESDAY, November 25th - we will do a 3-day poll between Extra Life and Able Gamers.
2015 Racketboy Auction - WE NEED ITEMS TODAY
Re: 2015 Racketboy Auction - Charity Poll / Call for Items
This has fallen to page 3 of the active topics and therefore deserves a BUMP!
How about some items, signed memorabilia or video promotion from our YouTube stars... MetalJesus, SNESDrunk, GameSack, etc... Can you online celebrities help us raise some money for a good cause?!
How about some items, signed memorabilia or video promotion from our YouTube stars... MetalJesus, SNESDrunk, GameSack, etc... Can you online celebrities help us raise some money for a good cause?!
"The librarian does not rue the library, nor the curator fear the exhibits. Rather they revel in their potential. And that is the beauty of a big backlog; pure potential." - Exhuminator
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Re: 2015 Racketboy Auction - Charity Poll / Call for Items
It's happened again. Bump so that I hopefully have some more items to bid on. 
"The librarian does not rue the library, nor the curator fear the exhibits. Rather they revel in their potential. And that is the beauty of a big backlog; pure potential." - Exhuminator
My Game Room | My BST Thread |
My Game Room | My BST Thread |
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mjmjr25
Re: 2015 Racketboy Auction - Charity Poll / Call for Items
Had a mini rush of items...from 4 members that is, but been a couple days again. We're sitting at under 15 items total right now...8bit wrote:It's happened again. Bump so that I hopefully have some more items to bid on.
Re: 2015 Racketboy Auction - Charity Poll / Call for Items
Doing a Neo Geo bulk buy tomorrow AM. Will have extra carts to donate.
Buy / Sell / Trade List: http://www.racketboy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=17958
Last updated: 11-10-16
PS3 ID: dakkenblackblade 360 ID: dakkenblackblad
Last updated: 11-10-16
PS3 ID: dakkenblackblade 360 ID: dakkenblackblad
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mjmjr25
Re: 2015 Racketboy Auction - WE NEED ITEMS TODAY
UPDATE - after a mini-rush; we are again without items coming in. As of now we sit under 15 total items from 6 members. I know there are people who plan to donate things and I know there are a lot of people who look forward to bidding - but...WE NEED THINGS TO BID ON...SOON! Please take a pic and send in your items today!