Fund Jim Collins

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:26:39 GMT

Posted by: tinypinkmouse

Just a reminder that the auction closes tomorrow at 1:00 p.m EST.

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New mod trying things out

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:14:29 GMT

Posted by: tinypinkmouse

Hello everyone! I'll be taking over most of the modly duties for the auction for now, as keenquing is at the moment unable to do so. Wish me luck.

Here's a list for the different auction posts:
Writing (fanfic, original fic)
Audio (podfic recordings, custom songs, etc)
Services (beta services or anything else you can do for someone online)
Arts and Crafts (paintings, pottery, knitting, etc)
Food items (anything edible)
Others (everything else)

The auction closes on Wednesday March 7 (1:00 p.m EST).

You are free to to post both offers and bids up untill then.

In case of questions, feel free to leave a comment here or PM me.

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I hate doing this, but, help?

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:06:52 GMT

Posted by: keenquing

So mod has health problems. These health problems have been flaring up bad lately and eating mod's brain/energy, and mod is also a college student so.

Anyone want to help/take over moderating? Because unforeseeable circumstances mean I just can't.

EDIT: Say hello to your new mod, tinypinkmouse. I'll still be around, but direct most inquiries their way.

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Closing date?

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:39:36 GMT

Posted by: keenquing

With the number of listings having increased, and knowing that people often don't bid on these things until closing is near:

How's everyone feel about closing on February 18?

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Updateish

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:49:30 GMT

Posted by: keenquing

So, the beginning of the semester was a little more hectic for me than it usually is and resulted in things slipping a bit.

That said! We currently have 5 listings and no bids. I've been promoting across my networks as much as I can, but there's only so much one person can do.

Any one got any ideas/want to co-mod/etc?

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LISTING POSTS ARE UP

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:52:50 GMT

Posted by: keenquing

Find 'em here

If you have any issues (I forgot a category, you're not sure where to put something, etc), feel free to send me a PM or email me at keenquing AT gmail DOT com.

Any listing may be bid on as soon as it's up, just reply to the comment in question with your name, contact info, and bid.

YOU DO NOT NEED A DREAMWIDTH ACCOUNT TO PARTICIPATE just a name and email address where you can be contacted.

Auction close dates are still up in the air, we'll see how traffic runs/what everyone participating thinks is needed, but probably by the end of the month.

In answer to the first question I've received. If you're listing multiple items in separate 'lots' (i.e. two pairs of gloves but each bid only goes towards one), if they are identical create ONE listing with 'X lots of X pairs/items each'. If the items are significantly different, create a listing for each item.

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LISTINGS: Other

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:50:42 GMT

Posted by: keenquing

If you're selling any thing that doesn't quite fall into any of the other categories, post 'em here in comments. In your listing, please include:

Name (LJ/DW username if you have one, but not necessary as long as contact info is available):
Email or other PM/contact info:
What you're offering:
Price: (i.e., minimum starting bids, how much a ‘buy it now’ option is, etc)
How many: (i.e. two lots of 1 action figure each)
Other: (Specific shipping requirements, other info that doesn't fit into the item description)

Any listing may be bid on as soon as it's up, just reply to the comment in question with your name, contact info, and bid.

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LISTINGS: Services

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:48:54 GMT

Posted by: keenquing

Selling beta services or anything else you can do for someone online? Post here!

Name (LJ/DW username if you have one, but not necessary as long as contact info is available):
Email or other PM/contact info:
What you're offering:
Price: (i.e., minimum starting bids, how much a ‘buy it now’ option is, etc)
How many: (i.e. 1 lot of beta services for 1-3k of fanfiction, etc)
Other: (Squicks, fandoms, estimates on time needed, etc)

Any listing may be bid on as soon as it's up, just reply to the comment in question with your name, contact info, and bid.

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LISTINGS: Audio

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:47:14 GMT

Posted by: keenquing

If you're selling any audio that you've made (podfic recordings, custom songs, etc) list 'em here.

Name (LJ/DW username if you have one, but not necessary as long as contact info is available):
Email or other PM/contact info:
What you're offering:
Price: (i.e., minimum starting bids, how much a ‘buy it now’ option is, etc)
How many: (i.e. 2 lots of 1 500 word podfic each, etc)
Other: (Fandoms, squicks, etc)

Any listing may be bid on as soon as it's up, just reply to the comment in question with your name, contact info, and bid.

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LISTINGS: Arts and crafts

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:44:32 GMT

Posted by: keenquing

If you're selling any arts and crafts (paintings, pottery, knitting, etc), post 'em here in comments. In your listing, please include:

Name (LJ/DW username if you have one, but not necessary as long as contact info is available):
Email or other PM/contact info:
What you're offering:
Price: (i.e., minimum starting bids, how much a ‘buy it now’ option is, etc)
How many: (i.e. 2 lots of a pair of gloves each, one custom painting)
Other: (Allergen info [smoke/pet free house, etc], materials, estimates on time for custom, where you can ship, etc)

Any listing may be bid on as soon as it's up, just reply to the comment in question with your name, contact info, and bid.

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LISTINGS: Writing

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:39:30 GMT

Posted by: keenquing

If you're selling any writing, original or fanfic,, post 'em here in comments. In your listing, please include:

Name (LJ/DW username if you have one, but not necessary as long as contact info is available):
Email or other PM/contact info:
What you're offering:
Price: (i.e., minimum starting bids, how much a ‘buy it now’ option is, etc)
How many: (i.e. 'Two lots of 1 500 word story each')
Other: (Fandoms/genres, squicks, ships, etc)

Any listing may be bid on as soon as it's up, just reply to the comment in question with your name, contact info, and bid.

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LISTINGS: Food items

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:37:40 GMT

Posted by: keenquing

If you're selling any eatables, post 'em here in comments. In your listing, please include:

Name (LJ/DW username if you have one, but not necessary as long as contact info is available):
Email or other PM/contact info:
What you're offering:
Price: (i.e., minimum starting bids, how much a ‘buy it now’ option is, etc)
How many: (i.e. 2 lots of a dozen cookies each)
Other: (Allergen info, where you can ship, etc)

Any listing may be bid on as soon as it's up, just reply to the comment in question with your name, contact info, and bid.

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Info post

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:52:07 GMT

Posted by: keenquing

Q. How the does this work?

A. There will be posts of some kind for general categories of stuff (think: a post for fic, a post for food, a post for crafts, etc). You’ll list what you’re selling in the relevant post with relevant info in comments. Once bidding opens, people will reply to that comment with bids.

Q. What kind of info?

A. This is just a basic template, there might be something different once we get up and running. But basically it’ll look something like:

Name:
Email:
What you're offering:
Price: (i.e., minimum starting bids, how much a ‘buy it now’ option is, etc)
How many: (i.e. 2 lots of a dozen cookies each, three 500 word fics, whatever)
Other: Details like what fandoms you write for, where you’re able to ship, if you can do gluten/allergen/etc free food, anything else that’s relevant.

Q. What the do I do now?

A. The listing period will open on Monday the 16th. Once the listing period ends and bidding begins, people start bidding. If you’ve listed a buy it now, it’ll be first come first serve. Otherwise it’ll be whoever wins. After a winner has been confirmed (a mod will contact the winner before they make their donation to make sure everyone’s clear on the winner), they will email you proof that they have donated to the Jim Collins Foundation (a screen cap and/or forward of their paypal receipt with identifying details blacked out).

Have another question?
Leave a comment here or email me at keenquing AT gmail DOT com.

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Want to help?

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:54:15 GMT

Posted by: keenquing

Since we're getting up and running next week:

If you would like to help moderate: Contact me at keenquing AT gmail DOT com.

If you would like to list: A detailed post about listings will go up within the next few days.

Got questions about how this stuff works?: Send 'em to keenquing AT gmail DOT com and I'll try to make sure everything is answered at the same time the post about listings goes up.

Thanks in advance, everyone!

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