Hello Everyone!!!
I have taken over the 2018 Toys for Tots auction that we use to have. Longhorn has passed the torch, and I scooped it up to run with it! I am needing donations for the auction though. The donations can be anything from cigars, to t-shirts, lighters, cutters, ash trays, hats, cigar books, clothing, swag, etc. etc. etc.. Everyone has a box of random unused cigar smoking stuff don't they? Put it to use for the kids! It however should probably be geared towards cigar smokers, as the auction will be held for cigar smokers here on the site. Some of the new people may not have been around for the previous ones, so you can search the forums for previous Toys for Tots auctions and see how it was run. The difference between some of the previous ones and this one, is that you will keep your donation, instead of mailing it to me, and then I will combine donations, and set up "kits" to be auctioned off. Once the auction has been completed, and paid for by the winner, I will let the donator know to ship out their package to the person that won the auction kit that contained their package. This is my first year running this, so I am sure that I will screw something up along the way! Please have a little patience with me, and I will try to with you as well. We will make this a great donation for Toys for Tots as we always do! What do you have to donate for the kids?
Emerson
Do you want us to post it here or pm you? If you're going to combine items maybe a pm or email with a pic would work best.
Also it would be good to have items for all price levels so we can get as many people participating as possible.
What's the time frame?
Hey Brian,
you can shoot me a PM, or an email at duckslayer1021@yahoo.com Yes, I figured I'd have whoever donated, send me a pic of the items they were donating. I had planned on making some different levels of kits. That way everyone has a chance at one or 3, depending on how much they can spend. If someone doesn't win their package, or doesn't want to bid, they can also make a cash donation to TFT.
As far as time frame goes, I'd like to get these donations squared away in the next couple of weeks if possible.
E
Maybe this year maybe we can get a TFT Badge???? Just a thought.
E
E, I'm in. Let me get you a list
Sounds good, thanks Chuck!
E
Come on guys! This is going to be an awefully boring auction this year if we don't get some donations!
E
I will offer up this humidor (slightly used) with 50 cigars inside. I will also pay shipping*~!
(https://www.cigarhumidors-online.com/media/catalog/product/cache/4/image/430x295/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/w/i/windsor_1.jpg)
Cigars I will add to the humidor. All well aged~!
5 Illusione Rothchilde
5 Ashton Heritage Robusto
5 Arturo Fuente Double Chateau Churchills
5 My Father La Reloba Seleccion Oscuro Coronas
5 Drew Estate Liga Privada #9 Toros
5 Alec Bradley K-147 Short Run Robustos
5 Drew estate Bait Fish 4X44
5 Joya de Nicaragua Antaño 1970 Machitos
5 Room 101 Daruma Papi Chulo
5 Aurturo Fuente Anejo Reserva Extra Viejo #46
* Sorry Canucks continental US only~! Or you pay shipping and take responsibility for any import duties...... :lmao:
Thanks Brad! Shoot me a PM with a pic of the cigars and the humidor if you don't mind please sir when you get a chance.
E
Hey Emerson. I'd like to offer up a box of the world famous, extremely limited edition, one and only year release of the Cigar Geeks by Reinado Cigars. :biggrin: A company not even in existence any more. :rolleyes: Consider them well aged at over 3 years now and have been kept in perfect condition.
These are a unique blend of a Nicaraguan Puro (Ligero and Viso filler) with a Habano Maduro binder and wrapper. The box comes with 10 cigars in a 6x38 Panatella size.
-Paul
Give me a little time to see what I can dig up E.
Thanks Paul and Kent! Keep them coming gentlemen!
E
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Told E, I would pull together a Roma Craft package
Sent a message to E with my donation pack.
I got it Kent, thanks!
E
Sent an email with pics of my donations.
I will definitely donate some items. Not sure what yet, but I'm in brother! :biggrin:
I got them Brian, and thanks Brian, looking forward to seeing what the donation will be!
E
When I get home from this trip, I'll start compiling a list of everything that hs been donated, and start putting the kits together.
E
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Keep them coming ladies and gents, this is looking good so far!
E
Em, put me down for 20 cigars - you can use them as you need. I'll send you pix and a list via your cell.
:bigthumbs:
QuoteLonghorn - 11/11/2018 8:34 PM
Em, put me down for 20 cigars - you can use them as you need. I'll send you pix and a list via your cell.
:bigthumbs:
Sounds good, thanks Brad!
E
I've got several items for the donation Em. I will take pics and send them to you this week.
E, I think I have mine pulled together and will get you the info and pics this week
Sounds good Chuck!
E
Thanks Kerry!
E
I should get you something as well E I haven't been very active but I've donated the past few years and I'll put something together this weekend and get it out to you :smoker:
Got it boxed up will ship out this week buddy thanks for taking it on and hope the sticks help raise some $ for the kids! :smoker:
So, should I post a pic here of the donation and ship to the winner, or ship to you E?
Quotenirab - 11/20/2018 2:43 PM
So, should I post a pic here of the donation and ship to the winner, or ship to you E?
PM sent Brian!
E
Guys that are going to donate, get your pictures to me please. You can email them to duckslayer1021@yahoo.com I have some of them already, but need most people's pictures still. I would like to try to start this the first of December, and let it run a week and a half or so, and then get everything out to people hopefully by Christmas. Y'all have a good Thanksgiving, and try not to eat too much. I'm cheating and eating a piece of cherry pie tonight. I guess that is the perks of being the adult now!
E
thx for doing this. email sent.
NOt a problem Toby! I got your email, and they look deliscious, I mean appealing, I mean ready to make some $$ for the kids!!! LOL
E
E, thanks for doing this. Looking forward to seeing the packages
Yes sir Chuck!
E
OHHHHHHHHH there are going to be lots of goodies this year!!!!!!
E
Thanks for running looking forward to seeing what is up for bid! :smoker:
Not a problem Adam! It's shaping up to be a good auction! I'm going to be trying to get it started around December 1st, so if you don't have your pics to me yet, please send them to me on here, or via email @ duckslayer1021@yahoo.com
Thanks,
E
I'll get something to you soon E.
Quoteshakinghorizons - 11/25/2018 10:48 PM
I'll get something to you soon E.
I look forward to seeing it! I'm going to try to get everything listed and up and going for auction on the 1st.
E
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've just spent the last 3 hours putting together my listings in MS Word and the thing just locked up and won't respond. I feel like I'm in college again writing a paper at the last minute. This is oh so much fun!
E
QuoteMcBryde - 11/30/2018 1:56 AM
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've just spent the last 3 hours putting together my listings in MS Word and the thing just locked up and won't respond. I feel like I'm in college again writing a paper at the last minute. This is oh so much fun!
E
I had this happen at work to me the other day when I was typing up something for my boss in Microsoft word! I could hear my typing teacher in my head saying "Be sure to hit the save button every 5min or so" lol ahhhhh I feel your pain and I cursed his name lol brutal huh!!
Yeah, I was cursing for sure! I never remember to save it every 5 minutes when I am working on it!
E
It's gone live here:
http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?topic=52031.0