Ed in KC
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Oh....so does that count as my first bid, or can I change it later?
FMDF Fundraiser
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beerdoodle
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Duct tape is included..........................
Tinky1878
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You have me all confused. LOL!
When we decide to start putting stuff up for bid, you will post your bid under that particular items thread. And yes, if you get outbid, you can bid again.
As of right now, there is noting up for silent auction.
Ed in KC
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Ok, I'll lower my bid to 1 US dollar then. This is fun!
Tinky1878
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Ed in KC
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I'm just practicing for when it starts.I am confused!!! You are doing this on purpose, aren't you! LOL!
Tinky1878
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Westernlegend1
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Will there be grab bags where the item or items are not known?
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Jax
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I like the idea. You could even list some on ebay to get more people looking at the auctions. (sorry if someone else mentioned this, I didnt read all the posts)
Sounds like a plan
Well, the start of a plan. A page would have to be set up, Donations would need to be photographed and a rough estimate of shipping costs should be included and should be paid by the winner of each item. His donation should reflect what he or she would pay including shipping. As most of us have bid on ebay, we realize properly packaging and sending off items can add up to a few bucks. Ideas should be tossed around and perfected. I think the possibility of lurkers bidding on an item should be discussed. let them join first would be my opinion. Also if a bidder wins an item, he should have a limited time to, say 7 days to make payment. Vlad and Carol have paypal which is nearly instant payment. Some don't like that form, and should send MOs, or checks and be prepared for them to clear. Items should also have a shelf life. 7 days, 14 days, etc. Non payment for an item would br put back on the shelf, or offered first to the bidder prior to the non paying winner. This needs to be tossed around and fleshed possibly in a private forum, as well as taking thoughts from this side..... Good idea Tinky, but lets not rush into something to close to the holidays. Quite a few members don't view this forum after the ground freezes......Gil
Well, the start of a plan. A page would have to be set up, Donations would need to be photographed and a rough estimate of shipping costs should be included and should be paid by the winner of each item. His donation should reflect what he or she would pay including shipping. As most of us have bid on ebay, we realize properly packaging and sending off items can add up to a few bucks. Ideas should be tossed around and perfected. I think the possibility of lurkers bidding on an item should be discussed. let them join first would be my opinion. Also if a bidder wins an item, he should have a limited time to, say 7 days to make payment. Vlad and Carol have paypal which is nearly instant payment. Some don't like that form, and should send MOs, or checks and be prepared for them to clear. Items should also have a shelf life. 7 days, 14 days, etc. Non payment for an item would br put back on the shelf, or offered first to the bidder prior to the non paying winner. This needs to be tossed around and fleshed possibly in a private forum, as well as taking thoughts from this side..... Good idea Tinky, but lets not rush into something to close to the holidays. Quite a few members don't view this forum after the ground freezes......Gil
TimC
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Good idea, when the ball gets rolling I'll be ready. In the mean time I'm waiting for a good time because It'll be fun.
I think it's the opposite actually. Winter is the busiest time of year for the forum, because we all get cabin fever, and are doing research and stuff.
I do agree all the rules should be set before it starts, those are some good ideas Gil, thanks for the input.
booker
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yes most of us come here and sing the blues because the ground is frozen
Westernlegend1
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I count numbers and the last day and a half has set a record number of viewers for the treasure stories. I agree winter months will increase your exposure to selling items for the site. Just depends upon what you decide to list. It should prove interesting.
Tinky1878
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I like everyones thoughts! Great Job, everyone!
Voriax
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Not really a problem, imho. If the item is of relatively low value, then at least Finnish customs won't even bother with it. Taxes and tolls must go over a certain value before they collect it. As for the customs declaration, well..it is not really that necessary to write down the *exact* nature of goods. "spare parts", "souvenirs"..etc are often used
Shipping would be best via air mail, and safest too I think. Air mail rates from US are actually quite low.Of course postal services vary from country to country, and shipments do disappear. But if we are talking of couple 10's of $ then I'd take the risk, more expensive items can be insured.
Voriax
Looks like you've really hit on something here Jake!!
Tinky1878
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Looks like you've really hit on something here Jake!!
Thank ya!
People do this sort of thing around where I live all of the time to help raise money for this and that. So, I thought this would make a fairly easy thing to do on the forum.
