Tiffibunny Posted September 4, 2005 Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 I have already pulled some stuff out, but I want some feedback before we start. How do we want to submit payment? It was brought up in debates that paypal deducts their 3% even when donated to charity. We could collect checks, but that would be tough for any of our European friends who would like to help. Also, which charity or charities do you want your money to go to? Let the discussion begin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotten Rodney Posted September 4, 2005 Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 How about Bidpay?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trantor_3 Posted September 4, 2005 Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 Paypal would be easiest for me, I'll increase my payment with the required percentage, so the right amount of money will go to charity. I think Red Cross would be a good place to send the money to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted September 4, 2005 Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 I'd suggest Paypal and the person can include the extra in their payment to cover the fees or just assume that the bid covers the donation and the fees. Red Cross or Salvation Army would be my choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted September 4, 2005 Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 Immediately I have a 2004 roll of Peace Nickels, sitting here since April 2004 that need a new home. There will be more when I find them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted September 4, 2005 Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 Oh, I also have the N'Orlns Silver Dollars to go:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trantor_3 Posted September 4, 2005 Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 Oh, I also have the N'Orlns Silver Dollars to go:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffibunny Posted September 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 Well, I'm playing with the idea of putting a spot up just for the Katrina auctions. Feedback please. If I do that I'll put it up later tonight, otherwise, anyone can put up auctions as soon as they're ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trantor_3 Posted September 4, 2005 Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 It would be easy to find and maintain them, if they have their own room here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotten Rodney Posted September 5, 2005 Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 I'd have to go with red cross. . . Salvation Army is a Religious group and I don't donate to religious groups out side of my church. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffibunny Posted September 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 Auction Room Open... http://coinpeople.com/index.php?showforum=223 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabbs Posted September 5, 2005 Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 We could collect checks, but that would be tough for any of our European friends who would like to help. Err, what is a "check"? Have not used or seen such a thing for years. Seriously, PayPal would be fine. And as for the fee, see Trantor_3's reply ... Which charity the money goes to is something the US based members should decide. Of course the Red Cross sounds good to me, but other than that, while I am somewhat familiar with the situation here in DE, I don't know much about such organizations in the US. Christian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted September 5, 2005 Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 How about a compromise on the Red Cross / Salvation Army debate? I say that each should get a proportional amount based on what our members vote on. I have worked for the Red Cross, about 2.5 years ago. Unfortunately I learned a few negative things about them, at least in our local chapter. They were a bit top heavy organisation, they were disorganised, and many of the top people are rather well compensated considering the nature of the organisation for which they work. So the Red Cross will not get my vote for these funds. I think I do enough for them by collecting donations at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stujoe Posted September 5, 2005 Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 Paypal would be easiest for me, I'll increase my payment with the required percentage, so the right amount of money will go to charity. I think Red Cross would be a good place to send the money to <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I agree on both counts as my personal preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stujoe Posted September 5, 2005 Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 I am going to offer up a roll each of P and D new buffalo nickels straight from the bags I have. I think I also have a coupl of original Buffs and Lib Nicks too. I have a bunch of world coins too but I need to take a look and see what is what in that pile. And, of course, I wil be bidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtryka Posted September 5, 2005 Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 Why not let the person donating the auction items decide which charity the proceeds will benefit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtryka Posted September 5, 2005 Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 I just found out that NGC will match up to $25,000 in donations to the Red Cross by their dealers, Collector Society Members and message board members. Since I am a member there, I will try to get the matching funds from them as well, and would advise anyone else here that is a member there to do so also. Here is a Link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffibunny Posted September 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 I would be willing to give donations to the Salvation Army instead for those who wish to give to them. I don't really want to start splitting to a bunch of charities though. I have a Salvation Army Center a block away from me. I can personally walk the donations over. So if I am to collect the money, I'll ask people to specify either Red Cross or Salvation Army. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbycoin Posted September 5, 2005 Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 Hey if we can get it doubled then I'm going that route. I Personaly am not a NGC message board member. Maybe one I can have my payments sent your way to dontate jtryka? -Bobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffibunny Posted September 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 Just as a note... the top three bidders in my Katrina auctions will get bonus prizes. For the top giver a Copy of the 1933 Saint Gaudens coin, for the 2nd and 3rd most givers each get a Mashimaro pen. (Mashimaro is the bunny in my avatar) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtryka Posted September 5, 2005 Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 Hey if we can get it doubled then I'm going that route. I Personaly am not a NGC message board member. Maybe one I can have my payments sent your way to dontate jtryka? -Bobby Bobbycoin and anyone else, I would be willing to make your donations to the Red Cross so that we can double the amount through NGC. Just make sure you send me an e-mail or PM so I can keep an accurate record and get the appropriate documentation to NGC for the matching gift program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbycoin Posted September 6, 2005 Report Share Posted September 6, 2005 Just a note for those interested in the auctions: MAKE SURE TO LOOK AT THE SECOND PAGE. I dont want the ones that have made it to the second page to be ignored -Bobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbycoin Posted September 6, 2005 Report Share Posted September 6, 2005 Oh yes and jtryka I will be taking you up on that offer when the auctions end, I will instruct the winners to send payment off to you (If you want to PM me your mailing addy we can be ahead of the game) and then send you a PM so you can expect it. Thanks! -Bobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffibunny Posted September 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2005 UPDATE: I added an Ended Katrina Sub-Forum to the Katrina auction forum. I plan to move them quickly when they end to make room for those still going on. Also, those who still plan to auction coins for donation it may be a good idea to wait until Monday after the core of the first wave ends so they don't get hidden. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted September 9, 2005 Report Share Posted September 9, 2005 That's a good idea. I have a few items to add to the auctions but I'll wait until next week to give the dust a chance to settle a bit. I think the Katrina needs will go on for quite a long time. I am hoping to post one or two items for auction every week for an extended period of time. I hope that's ok with everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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