IWG Tsunami Auctions

[Ysobelle]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A41459-2005Jan1.html




Excellent news: we've had a donation of a custom-made Celtic Pendragon bodice, thanks to the generosity of MaryDane, who will donate custom artwork, and Nicole, who will donate the rest! WOOT! And bless both of you.

I haven't heard from anyone else, though, about stuff they'd like to make and/or donate. The death toll is still rising-- I've seen estimates from 122,000 to 150,000, and it will likely go higher yet. In some places, aid is only now getting through, and only sporadically.

Having said that, this is taken from the Doctors Without Borders site:

A Special Note Regarding Donations for South Asia Disaster Relief

Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has received an extraordinary outpouring of support for the people of South Asia and we are extremely grateful. As you know, it is very important to MSF that we use your contribution as you intend it to be used. This is why we want to let you know that at this time, MSF estimates that we have received sufficient funds for our currently foreseen emergency response in South Asia.

Right now, thanks to the generosity of our supporters, our teams are on the ground providing assistance to people affected by this disaster and carrying out multiple assessments in the region in order to determine how MSF can provide the most effective aid to those in need. We will continue to assess our financial needs as the scope of our operations in the affected areas becomes clearer over the coming days.

We kindly request that you contribute to our general Emergency Relief Fund, which is enabling our quick response to the current disaster in South Asia as well as humanitarian needs in war-torn Darfur, Sudan, and elsewhere in the over 70 countries where MSF is working around the world. The Emergency Relief Fund provides a resource for MSF to draw upon immediately when a crisis occurs, allowing a quick response to events where the speed of our response is crucial to saving lives.

Please understand that your support is very important to us–it is the support of individual contributors like you that is enabling us to send our emergency medical teams and relief supplies so quickly to help the people affected by the South Asia disaster.


I believe most people were in favour of the Red Cross/Red crescent-- all donations to their International Relief Fund will go to Tsunami/Earthquake victims. Also, there's UNICEF, and Direct Relief Internatioal. Again, I'll have our Madame Almoness check everything out.

There are still people who desperately need help, and I'd like to see what the Wenches can do for them.

[Bean]

Hey Nikki, it's not ren related, but I have a barely used Coach purse that I can toss into the mix. It should be good for about $50-$75. What do you think?

[Ysobelle]

Hell, yeah!

Anything will help the cause. And I'm rather partial to Coach myself. Purr....


Okay, off to work for me. I'll be back tonight!


ETA:

Send text and photos to Rho, she'll organise the auctions. Everyone's going to be responsible for the eBay fees, but that's all. Buyers will pay shipping. I believe that's how it all works, right? Okay, NOW I'm going!

[Bean]

I think I'll send my DM an email and see if my company would cough up something to auction. We do donation stuff quite frequently throughout the year. I don't know if they will go for the ebay thing, but it's worth a shot. BTW, I work for Le Creuset, any of you serious cooks will know the stuff..... and if you watch the Food Network, anytime you see one of the chefs using brightly colored pots, that's my stuff!!

[MaryDane]

Ysobelle, I sent an email to you and Rho this morning. The addy you gave me for Rho bounced. I fiddled with it on an off chance it was missing a letter.

Could y'all please confirm you got the info!
Thanks!

I know Rho is most certainly in bed right now, but if you want to get the info to her, PM it to her here, she checks here almost all the time, and I wil make sure to call her tomorrow to make sure she checks it.....

and the spelling should match her user name here....those freaking i's in it mess me up constantly...

Muffin

[Ysobelle]

I got it, and I probably screwed up royally when I sent it to you. Those photos are great-- thank you!

And yeah, Rho will be checking email and the board tomorrow. Onward and upward!

Relatedly, has anyone been checking the photo galleries on the Washington Post's site? The most unintentionally terrifying picture they posted today was concerning the tourist trade slowly beginning to stabilise there, and they have a shot of an enormously rotund vacationer on the beach-- in a tiny black speedo. Shudder.

Of course, the photo immediately following it is of emergency workers putting dry ice on corpses to keep them from rotting until DNA tests can be made. Kind of puts it all into perspective, doesn't it?

[Caitriona]

I have gotten the PM's and the emails. Betty could you please send me copy and a pic of your bodice.

I'm sorry I was off line for a few days, it was a much needed break.

I'm hoping to get all of the auctions listed by the end of the week.

[Alianne]

Bumping a non-nonsense, important thread to the top.

[Ysobelle]

Article for the day: a wealth of information about how and where to donate, from an online chat with Washington Post's philanthropy reporter, Jacqueline Salmon:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A45017-2005Jan3.html


A lot of the questions I've had have been answered here.

Also, I know this has to have crossed some people's minds: all the animals left homeless and family-less. I don't know that I want all our money to go here, but I thought everyone might want to be aware of it:

http://bestfriends.org/allthegoodnews/tsunami_relief_fund.cfm




Rho, how's it going on your end? Yes, I know I owe you text.

[MaryDane]

I've been working in Disaster Recovery for almost 10 years, and I don't know how many animal stories I've heard. (If you know anything about me and the recent drama I've been through with my kitty (who is at home and well), you'd know how much of an animal lover I am!)

Rescue efforts are typically intended for people, however over the years we've learned that many people (especially the elderly) will stay right in the middle of a path of disaster in order to be with their loved ones - their pets. More rescue efforts have had to accept pets in order to save the people. Same goes for shelters. Many people wont evacuate to shelters because they can't take their beloved furry family members with them into the shelters. More shelters have become pet friendly too. But not enough.

My heart always goes out to these stories, but the rescuing and saving people is priority.

[Ysobelle]

My heart always goes out to these stories, but the rescuing and saving people is priority.


Gah. I know. Still, I wanted it out there in case people want to make their own donations. Dammit. I wish I could pull a Sandra Bullock.

[Phoenix McHeit]

Yso... is it possible for you to quote the article here? I know, I'm weird, but I have this 'thing' about registering for a site that I'm only gonna use once or twice.

Or better yet, perhaps a PM of it, to not bore the others on here who already have read it?

[Megan Campbell of Feather]

Great thought

I will add to the auction an Italian day gown made by Cloth of Gold. I get someone to take some pictures of it tonight for the posting.

If someone would pm me the details I am happy to join in the effort.

[Caitriona]

Great thought

I will add to the auction an Italian day gown made by Cloth of Gold. I get someone to take some pictures of it tonight for the posting.

If someone would pm me the details I am happy to join in the effort.

Megan - Thanks!!! Check your PMs.

[Bean]

I will get to the Coach purse stuff soon, I promise. Had to make an emergency trip to Erie last night to help out a friend in need, and had my annual "poke and prod" at the gynocologist today who then sent me for a battery of blood tests due to family history.....9 freakin' vials of blood!!!!!

But I digress. I have a 1 on 1 with my District Manager tomorrow to see if Le Creuset can donate a piece of cast iron or something. I am also going to dig through my stuff and see what else I can come up with..... I know I have some things hanging around the house that I can donate. Early spring cleaning!!!!!

We are also having a stitch and bitch on the 15th so I'll post to our yahoo group for Pittsburgh and see if anybody has anything else to donate.

[Galleywench]

Nikki,

I'll ask Jay for something if you have not already done so.

[emalia]

Bump.. This is what we are about Ladies..
Let's Get to it!

[Caitriona]

Bump.. This is what we are about Ladies..
Let's Get to it!

I'm on it.. Auctions should be up by end of weekend as long as I have pics and copy.

If anyone needs my email addy, PM me.

Hey Rho, did you email the mystery donations person yet?


Mufifn

[Caitriona]

Hey Rho, did you email the mystery donations person yet?


Mufifn

Why yes, yes I did.. :wink:

[Ariel]

I don't have anything for ebay and right now I'm trying to wrestle a mortgage out of a bank. If I can help in some other way please let me know.

[Alianne]

I don't have anything for ebay and right now I'm trying to wrestle a mortgage out of a bank. If I can help in some other way please let me know.

I found throwing a half-Nelson on the mortgage broker worked wonders for me.... :)

Seriously, back on topic.

Rho, I think I have a couple bodices that I can donate...I'll haul out the digital and get some photos and descriptions for you this weekend.

[Ariel]

What's the plan on how long the ebay thing is going to be done? Is there a deadline for when you'd like to have all donations received by or is this going to be an ongoing thing?

By the way, Alianne, I might have to try the half-Nelson. :lol:

[Bonnie Strangeways]

*bump* Will there be a post on this thread when the auctions are all set up and ready to roll? Would like to keep tabs on this...thanks

[Ysobelle]

Er...what mystery donations?



And Rho, did you get my copy?

[Caitriona]

Ok, I'll kill a couple of questions with one post -

Ysobelle - I got your copy. It needs to be modified it's way too long for Ebay and your link will have to be removed or ebay will yank it.

Alianne - Great - you know the email addy.

Ariel - Prayers, blessings whate'er is your cuppa tea would be most appreciated.

Bonnie S. - I will most likely make a whole other topic with the links to the auctions. Our Ebay account is Local9_Charity

I hoping to have everything posted by the end of the weekend. Ysobelle - can you ping Betty about her donation?

And I can't say anything about the mystery donation...

[Bean]

Yes, it would be faboo if we could continue this for a bit. I think I have some other stuff I can dig out of the closet that might be worth something......

[emalia]

I have a bunch of stuff in storage, and some fabric.. Perhaps next week when I get back from home, I will digf in the big for a couple yards. That is if I can reach the bins!

Also, any other ideas as to what I could offer to Auction off?

[Alianne]

bump

[MacKahlia]

Question folks, since I dont have anything to auction off, is someone going to be organized to take actually donations? I have nothing to auction, I have no room for anything more, can I just give money ?
Who do I talk to?
Where do I send it?
Etc etc etc etc....

[Caitriona]

Question folks, since I dont have anything to auction off, is someone going to be organized to take actually donations? I have nothing to auction, I have no room for anything more, can I just give money ?
Who do I talk to?
Where do I send it?
Etc etc etc etc....

You can talk to me. We (Mount Hope Muses) have a paypal account. We can take donations there and I'll keep the money seperate in the ledger.

[Caitriona]

I have a bunch of stuff in storage, and some fabric.. Perhaps next week when I get back from home, I will digf in the big for a couple yards. That is if I can reach the bins!

Also, any other ideas as to what I could offer to Auction off?

Your cuteness?? Anything you want darling.

[Ysobelle]

Wow. I spent the last five minutes going, "Holy CRAP! Where'd my thread go?!?"


Whew. But yay!

[webmistress]

LOL Sorry..... :oops:

Would this maybe belong in Charity? Or no?

[Ysobelle]

LOL Sorry..... :oops:

Would this maybe belong in Charity? Or no?


Well, this is a charity about a major news item. So...yes and no. I also get the sinking feeling that not as many people read the Charity forum as the Hangout, which is why I didn't post in the former in the first place.

Maybe we should keep the Charity forum for charity ideas that aren't tied to major events, as most aren't? I mean, such things as an AIDS walk or MS marathon are charitable in nature, and this isn't. Does that make sense, or am I making a false distinction?

[webmistress]

No no, not at all. I have been going back and forth on that as I have been tidying up. I know not as many people read the charity forum, but thats also partly because that forum is way less active.

That said, we can certainly keeping the donation-related news stuff here. I guess the criteria can be - its is something that an individual can do to help out with a current event crisis, it goes in In the News. If it is something the guild can work on as a group, it goes in Charity. Make sense?

[Ysobelle]

Yah. I grok.

Thanks! I'm pretty chuffed about this!

[MaryDane]

How goes the auction set-up?
:hearts: I can't wait to send a little of our love over to help out!

[Ysobelle]

At present, we're just waiting for Caitriona to do the set-up. I wrote mine, and an intro paragraph or two to tie them all together.


Rho, are you sure the copy's too long? I've seen auctions with novels in them! Remember the guy who sold the wedding dress? Or the guy who sold himself?

[pngwnmama]

Rhoda,
Am trying to get the pic and info attached to an email for you. COmputer is being wonky but it's on its way!

[Caitriona]

Rhoda,
Am trying to get the pic and info attached to an email for you. COmputer is being wonky but it's on its way!

Thanks!!!

[Caitriona]

Ok, here's the deal. I'm going to put up the auctions all at once. So if you owe me copy or pics, please get it to me in the next few days.

I only have info from Ysobelle, pendragon and The secret donor. Yes I will say who eventually, but not yet.

So if you are donating and I haven't gotten your info yet, PM me for my email addy and let's get this going..

Well, I have been given te yes on this, so I will post it here!!!

We have received a donation from a mystery donor!

I did not want to reveal anything until we knew for certain that every thing was set in order, and it has!!!

Four of the doantions going onto ebay to benefit the Tsunami Victims will be.....

* a membership to the IWG (Wench's Guild)

* a membership to the IFoRP (Privateer's Guild)

* a membership to the IBRSC (Rogue's Guild)

* a membership to the Renaissance Mercenaries (RenMercs Guild)

All these will be auctioned off individually on ebay and the proceeds will benefit the Tsunami Victims as noted above.

These were all donated from the man himself Lars. Thanks Lars!

Thanks for being so patient on this while we got it all taken care of.

Caitriona will be putting these on ebay very soon as the copy questions have now all been anwsered!

So now get your bidding fingers ready, and bid often and bid high and lets raise a bunch of money and help these people out while buying some nice stuff for ourselves!!!!

Muffin

[Branwen]

Bump

[Branwen]

Any news on the E-bay auctions?

[Caitriona]

Any news on the E-bay auctions?

Funny you should ask..

I finally have the information from:

Ysobelle - corset
MaryDane and Pendreagon - a Celtic Tooled Bodice
Lars - a packet from IWG, IBRSC, IFoRP, and Merc.

I'm hoping to get these up tonight. If not I'll do it at lunch tomorrow.

Anyone else who has a donation, if you can get it to me by EOD today I'll list it with this batch. If you can't do that then asap. I'd like to post a second batch before ebay raises their rates on 2/18!!!

Thanks to all who donated!!! And for those of you looking to bid - bid high!!!

[MaryDane]

Woo Hoo!
Yea Caitriona!

(And thanks for that 'rate increase' update ... didn't know that!)

[Ysobelle]

Rho-- did we say seven day auctions? And "All profits will go to the Red Cross International Disaster Relief Fund." Once I know how much the total fees are, I'll know if I can throw them in, as well.


Also, folks: if you do want to send something, I wrote an intro paragraph about the IWG and who we are, so you don't need to worry about it in your text. If you were going to in the first place, of course.


Bid early, bid often!


And honesty forces me to admit that I'm actually curious to see what happens with one of my corsets. I've never auctioned one before.

[Caitriona]

The Items are up!!!


http://cm.ebay.com/cm/ck/1065-22702-9746-0?uid=179506554&site=0&ver=LC080104B&lk=ViewItem&Item=5355333972

http://cm.ebay.com/cm/ck/1065-22702-9746-0?uid=179506554&site=0&ver=LC080104B&lk=ViewItem&Item=5355338240

http://cm.ebay.com/cm/ck/1065-22702-9746-0?uid=179506554&site=0&ver=LC080104B&lk=ViewItem&Item=5550877747

http://cm.ebay.com/cm/ck/1065-22702-9746-0?uid=179506554&site=0&ver=LC080104B&lk=ViewItem&Item=5550877730

http://cm.ebay.com/cm/ck/1065-22702-9746-0?uid=179506554&site=0&ver=LC080104B&lk=ViewItem&Item=5550877720

http://cm.ebay.com/cm/ck/1065-22702-9746-0?uid=179506554&site=0&ver=LC080104B&lk=ViewItem&Item=5550877711


Bid High, bid often!!!! No Reserve!!!

Ok folks, me and another wnehc have already started bidding.....

lets get going, this is all for charity.....

lets raise some money!!!


And thanks to Local 9's wenches for doing this especially Caitirona for doing so much work and Ysobelle for the idea and donation!!!

Muffin

[Katy Didde]

Ships to: United states

That leaves me completely out of the bidding, thanks a lot, gang.
I might as well just f*ing resign my membership.

[Caitriona]

Ships to: United states

That leaves me completely out of the bidding, thanks a lot, gang.
I might as well just f*ing resign my membership.

Kathy - I only did that because I f'd up. I'm sure any of them will ship overseas, just remember your shipping will be higher..


I'm sorry... I f'd up...

[Mylilpinkpig]

Most of the auctions are doing great, except the Rogues membeship it's only at $1. Maybe you should cross post that one on the Rogues board too???

[Entropy]

Ships to: United states

That leaves me completely out of the bidding, thanks a lot, gang.
I might as well just f*ing resign my membership.

Katy,

If you want one of the auctions, bid on it. I will pay for your overseas shipping.

Ladies, you have my word on this. If she wins, I will pay the extra to ship.

Happy bidding and I hope you win!

Donna

[MaryDane]

Is there a problem with Ys's corset on e-bay?
I saw it earlier, but just now it wasn't showing up in the total listing, nor when I clicked on the link for just it. Says it's removed.

[Caitriona]

Is there a problem with Ys's corset on e-bay?
I saw it earlier, but just now it wasn't showing up in the total listing, nor when I clicked on the link for just it. Says it's removed.

Ebay Removed it.. It will be relisted..

[Mylilpinkpig]

The message I got said Ebay removed the listing and cancelled all transactions on it????

[Entropy]

Yeah, we'll just have to bid again when it's back up. I can't wait!! :) :) :)

[Entropy]

Ships to: United states

That leaves me completely out of the bidding, thanks a lot, gang.
I might as well just f*ing resign my membership.

Kathy - I only did that because I f'd up. I'm sure any of them will ship overseas, just remember your shipping will be higher..


I'm sorry... I f'd up...

Oh, Sweetie, you shouldn't be so hard on yourself. You are doing a fantastic job here for a wonderful cause. Sure, sometimes things don't go exactly the way we plan, but when we work together, we can do anything! So no more of this f'd up nonsense from you, y'hear? You are fabulous!

[Caitriona]

Yes, Y's corset was pulled. Ebay didn't like that it's listed as a Tsunami Charity.

An email from ebay told me the following:

However, your listing was in violation of eBay's listing policies. We
would like to take this opportunity to let you know what part of your
listing is not allowed.

eBay encourages community members to be active in supporting charitable
endeavors. Because charitable fundraising is a highly regulated area
subject to numerous state and federal laws, eBay has partnered with
MissionFish to make charitable listing easy and has created very specific
guidelines for when charitable solicitations will be allowed on eBay.


If the other listings get pulled - Stay calm! I'll re-post them on Monday Morning.

I'm sorry for any issues, I didn't know that E-bay would have an issue me using the Tsunami in my title. I do understand why, since they don't want anyone to take advantage of such a horrendous tragedy..

Humbly yours...

[MaryDane]

Wow ... I guess we live and learn! :blech:
:aok: Great effort, though!
For your sake I hope they don't pull it. I'd hate to see you have to post all that again!

[cyd]

Mary, the pendragon costumes link is having issues. You may want to check on the server, there's an issue with the link between you and miva merchant or something... I went directly to the pendragon site, and got hte same problem when I clicked on the clothing links.

Here's looking forward to getting things up and sending money to the red cross!!!!

Cyd

[MaryDane]

ARG! Let me send Nicole and email and let her know!
Thanks for catching that and pointing it out, Cyd!!
(Have a little Karma on me!) :wink:

[Ysobelle]

I'm mildly wide-eyed. I can't wait to see what happens when it goes back up.

Thanks again, Rho! WOOTY WOOT! And I have some Aleve if you want it....

[Saucy Ria]

Bless you Rho............ you are a trooper!! Defeat is NOT an option!!

love you,
Ria

[Caitriona]

Thanks guys -

Ysobelle's corset is back up!!!

http://cm.ebay.com/cm/ck/1065-22702-9746-0?uid=179506554&site=0&ver=LC080104B&lk=ViewItem&Item=5356031539

Thanks everyone for all your patience!!! (and the offer of Alleve, but only give that to me if you want to kill me)

and come on people...I aleady bid...lets go!!!!
And don't forget, it is for charity so bid bid bid!!!!

Muffin

[Caitriona]

Wow ... I guess we live and learn! :blech:
:aok: Great effort, though!
For your sake I hope they don't pull it. I'd hate to see you have to post all that again!

Actually it's quite easy. I'm using the Ebay Turbo Lister and all I have to do is upload the auction again with the modifications.

I'm really liking this new software!!!

[Ysobelle]

How does it calculate shipping? I know it usually costs me about $15 to ship a corset-- with all that steel, they get heavy!

And do y'all think I should have a closer-up picture?

[ambar]

How does it calculate shipping? I know it usually costs me about $15 to ship a corset-- with all that steel, they get heavy!

And do y'all think I should have a closer-up picture?

I know I bid it up to $120.......I'm being out bid constantly. I wouldn't worry about a closer pic.

:D

[MaryDane]

I hope nobody minds - but I put a little promotion out on the auctions to a couple ren-related Yahoo Groups. Figured it couldn't hurt!
:star: Renaissance Fun
:star: TRFinvastion

[Caitriona]

I hope nobody minds - but I put a little promotion out on the auctions to a couple ren-related Yahoo Groups. Figured it couldn't hurt!
:star: Renaissance Fun
:star: TRFinvastion

I don't mind at all. The more people we can get interested, the better it will be!!!

[MaryDane]

Ysobelle! Your corset hasn't even been up for a day and is up to $122!!! Woo Hoo!!!
The total biddings right now are over $540!!! :bananada:
This rocks!!!

[Ysobelle]

I am VERY happy right now. This is much, much more than I could have done by myself. And we have a few days yet to go! I've had some folks saying they'd still like to get involved: please, by all means, let us know if you have something to donate. The more the merrier. Perhaps, once the Red Cross stops taking donations for this particular cause, we can choose another charity: UNICEF or Direct Relief.


Wenches just freakin' rock.

[MaryDane]

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZlocal9_charity
Less than 20 hours left on most of the items!! With a current total of all items - $630.96

Let's Keep Those Cards and Letters Coming!! ;-)

[Caitriona]

YEA!!!! With the first 5 auctions being over we made - $459.47!!!

I have 2 more auctions so far to post. An italian dress from Megan Campbell of Featherstone and a bodice from Betty.

I know Muffin McFeelie offered a Queen of Wands sketch and something leathery from a MD wench and her Hubby.

Thanks so much to all of you who donated and bid!!!!

[Drea Beth]

I know Muffin McFeelie offered a Queen of Wands sketch and something leathery from a MD wench and her Hubby.


Hmmm... I'm really hopping that the leathery thing is from an MD wench and her Hubby... not that she's offering the sketch, a leathery thing, AND her hubby! :rofl:

[Alianne]

I know Muffin McFeelie offered a Queen of Wands sketch and something leathery from a MD wench and her Hubby.


He's only a loaner. ;)

Hmmm... I'm really hopping that the leathery thing is from an MD wench and her Hubby... not that she's offering the sketch, a leathery thing, AND her hubby! :rofl:

[Alianne]

I know Muffin McFeelie offered a Queen of Wands sketch and something leathery from a MD wench and her Hubby.


Hmmm... I'm really hopping that the leathery thing is from an MD wench and her Hubby... not that she's offering the sketch, a leathery thing, AND her hubby! :rofl:

He's only a loaner. ;)