**Hey Everyone...Need some input/help...

[JumpinJackFarm]

Hi guys...as we all know (or Maybe not know?) Nikki has been boarding some sick Filly's...one has Rhino and the other has a HORRIBLE skin infection. All Nikki's Barn Buddies have been exposed to these two.

Even Petunia who is due ANY day.

Nikki being the sweety she is...is trying along with her Hubby... to give these guys the care that they need. I can tell you, the Vet visits have been numerous and very costly. Not to mention all the extra bedding/bandages etc....

I was wondering ...can we as a group get together and donate Misc. stuff/junk/fun things for an auction?

It doesn't have to be something costly....it could be a "white elephant" type item even.

For those that donate to the auction the only dollar amount you would pay would be for shipping to the winner.

As an example...I was thinking of donating Summer Bulbs...Raspberry/Strawberry Plants ...I could go outside and dig-dig-dig

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What do you all think???

Can we pull it off?

I would also like to get the Horse Forum involved too...if we have enough interest on our forum.

Thanks for taking time to read this...post your thoughts ...you can PM me as well...Teri

 

[lilhorseladie]

OK...I'm not a donkey person, but I for one vote YES!!! I have some nick nacky stuff to donate also! Lets help Nikki out!

 

[jdomep]

I am in! I have a pink pony halter that doesn't fin my guys and it is just sitting here

I am also willing to just donate some $$ if you set something up...

 

[MeadowRidge Farm]

Julie, I have a pinned post for donations of money that goes directly into Nikki's paypal account. If a address is needed for those that dont use paypal~~ you can email me for that [email protected] Teri, GREAT idea, you can count me in on a donation too. I will pin a topic about the auction and anyone wishing to donate a item should post a picture. How do you want to do the winning payment? Corinne

 

[RJRMINIS]

I would be willing to donate something also!

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[JumpinJackFarm]

You Guys are GREAT :aktion033:

Staci...you will soon love a Donk of your own....I see it in your future

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NickNacs ... are PERFECT !!

A "Pink Halter" could go for GOLD !!

Just remember it could be...a "Secret" family recipe

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a batch of cookies/candy/fudge

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ANYTHING...Candles/Tarts/Homemade Soap....ETC.....

Keep the thoughts & ideas coming :aktion033: Teri

 

[Denali]

Hmmmm, I am sure I could dig up something to donate, or at the very least, I could buy something!! LOL That is my favorite part, buying!!

Vicki

 

[JumpinJackFarm]

Vicki...you are a Nut lol !!

**By the way...I forgot to mention...my daughter Tiffanie is going to donate some "Hats" she will knit...she has one almost done

She is so excited about this auction

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[PaintedPromiseRanch]

i have a butterfly i can donate. more if i can get welding time, but i have one done right now...

 

[Koko]

I might be able to make some baby-size jester hats, or write up some lengthy essay on how to keep a Love In A Mist colony. For all the fact you basically do nothing I think five years of growing them might give me enough, haha.

 

[jdomep]

Are we going to do that right here on the donkey forum? or are you setting it up in the LB auction area?

 

[ChrystalPaths]

Y'all know I am always up to donate. What would you like, name it...bundle, jewelry or an empathic animal feel?

 

[JumpinJackFarm]

Are we going to do that right here on the donkey forum? or are you setting it up in the LB auction area?

Yes, I think this would be the perfect place

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and all the monies received going into a Pay Pal acct.

*Great ideas so far :aktion033: Keep them coming....

**pass this thread along to others on the forum if they don't frequent the Donk forum often....

OR send to family & friends that might want to join the auction.

Either to Donate or Bid

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[HobbsFarm]

[SIZE=12pt]Count me in! :aktion033: I'm sure I can find some things around here to donate. I will keep checking back to find out what we need to do and how to do it! [/SIZE]

[SIZE=12pt]GREAT idea Teri!

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[SIZE=12pt]Shannon

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[lovinarabs]

I don't have anything to donate, just sent the results of the last tack room cleaning for a fun auction at the rescue we adopted the donkey boys from. But I'll get the old checkbook out when you get this baby up and running. Great idea and for a wonderful person too.

 

[JumpinJackFarm]

Hi Guys...I just checked out the LB auction site....it is really neat and will be perfect.

It looks as though if you have never participated in it ...you will need to join (I need too)

The fees are great

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Fee Description[/COLOR]Sale TypeFeeAuto Repost Fee All Selling Types $0.00 USD Bold Listing Fee All Selling Types $0.00 USD Category Featured Fee All Selling Types $0.50 USD Final Value Fee All Selling Types 5.00%† Highlighted Listing Fee All Selling Types $0.00 USD Icon Fee All Selling Types $0.00 USD Image Hosting Fee All Selling Types $0.00 USD Image Preview Fee All Selling Types $0.50 USD Main Featured Fee All Selling Types $1.00 USD *[SIZE=8pt]% from highest value of starting price or reserve price[/SIZE]†[SIZE=8pt]% from final sale price[/SIZE]•[SIZE=8pt]Flat fee if the price is between the two numbers in parenthesis[/SIZE]



 


I don't really understand the "Image Preview fee?"

 


The "Final Value" fee is reasonable.

 


* And I think i

f we all put in "Nikki" in the title discription for our items....Members...Friends & Family's will easily find the auctions for Nikki's cause.

 


I will post on "Back Porch" for donations and potential bidders as well once we work out more details.

 


[SIZE=18pt]So what do you all think???[/SIZE]

 


Hey...I just had an idea...I wonder if we all posted auctions under one acct. name?...that might be easier.

 


Something like "Nikki's Filly Fund" ...but I don't know? you have to fill out some personal info when you register? Hmmmm?

 


[SIZE=14pt]Any Idea's ??[/SIZE]

 

 

 

 

I don't have anything to donate, just sent the results of the last tack room cleaning for a fun auction at the rescue we adopted the donkey boys from. But I'll get the old checkbook out when you get this baby up and running. Great idea and for a wonderful person too.

 

: She is a wonderful peep!

 

 

 

[GMAMINIS]

I AM FREINDS WITH NIKKI AND I KNOW WHAT SHE HAS BEEN GOING THRU WITH THIS WHOLE THING. I PLAN TO HELP HER ANYWAY I CAN TO GET HER HORSES VACCINATED AND WELL AGAIN ALSO. YOU GUYS ARE GREAT FOR HELPING HER OUT LIKE THIS. :aktion033: :aktion033: I HOPE EVERYONE GETS WELL SOON!

 

[Chico]

I would be happy to donate something too. Not sure what at this moment but I'll think of something.

Chico

 

[JumpinJackFarm]

:aktion033: [SIZE=14pt]ALL[/SIZE] of you are ABSOLUTELY the best :aktion033:

I will register tomorrow and going through the process, I am sure I will find some quirks about what I need to do different. My plan is to create a UserName/Password that we can all use to post our donations....

**You will have to PM me for the Password

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Email me with a download and I will post it for ya too

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We have a [SIZE=14pt]great[/SIZE] group of Peeps here :aktion033:

As soon as I get the OK confirmation with the auction "UserName" etc...

I'll let you all know

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:488: Hey...I think we might be "close" to ready!!

Thanks

: Teri

 

[lilhorseladie]

You probably want this all under one account name with all funds being sent to one account. Preferably Nikki's I would guess. Everyone would send their descriptions and pictures to one person, who would set it up under one account. Then when the auction is won, that person is responsible for letting both parties know who to pay and where to send. The donator pays shipping. I would be willing to help if needed. Also, do we need to run this by MaryLou or someone first? If we did then it would be ear marked as a fund raiser and that might make proceeds better!

I am set up for four items I think! Probably can scrape up a few more!