Members streetknight Posted November 20, 2008 Members Share Posted November 20, 2008 I know we have a raffle going on now for a great cause and that we've already had a couple others this year. I want you guys to vote your opinion in the poll so I can get an idea of when would be good to do another. For a quick rundown the reason is a dear friend and fellow guitarist that's in very bad health. He's had 4 heart attacks and currently has 19 stints holding his arteries open. He's in bad shape to say the least. I'm willing to put up some of my own gear for this raffle. Rock Lobster has agreed to do video demos of the gear and give his honest opinions of the condition. Rock Lobster and I have discussed it and feel the following gear I have would generate the most interest. So far, a Gibson Les Paul Studio DC, Michael Kelly Patriot Black, and a Vox AD30VT with footswitch. I'm working on a couple other items. We were thinking $10.00 for one entry and $20.00 for 3 would be fair with the quality of the prizes. So, please participate in the poll to help me decide WHEN would be the best time to try this. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rock-lobster Posted November 20, 2008 Members Share Posted November 20, 2008 Oh {censored}! Streetknight, take one point off the last option and put it towards "I would participate either way." i misread Also, man, i'm trying to figure out a prize to contribute myself. if i do think of something, i will let you know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members streetknight Posted November 20, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 20, 2008 No problem man, I'll subtract 1 from that option when I do the final tally. Thanks for all the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rock-lobster Posted November 20, 2008 Members Share Posted November 20, 2008 bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mike Fiasco Posted November 20, 2008 Members Share Posted November 20, 2008 Not to buzzkill, Streetknight, but did you think you can get more for the LP if you sold it outright? Either way, I'm in for the ticket(s). You must be a good friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rock-lobster Posted November 20, 2008 Members Share Posted November 20, 2008 Not to buzzkill, Streetknight, but did you think you can get more for the LP if you sold it outright?Either way, I'm in for the ticket(s). You must be a good friend. i think that's the point of this poll. personally, i'd think he'd get far more than what he could if he just sold it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members streetknight Posted November 20, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 20, 2008 bump for more voters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members streetknight Posted November 20, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 20, 2008 bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members streetknight Posted November 20, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 20, 2008 Thought I'd post a couple pics of the Gibson that would be up for grabs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members A3C Posted November 20, 2008 Members Share Posted November 20, 2008 hell, i'm in either way. and that's a hell of a thing you're doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bdhn Posted November 20, 2008 Members Share Posted November 20, 2008 either way im there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roy Posted November 20, 2008 Members Share Posted November 20, 2008 16 grand in lawyer fees so far this year, the last check was paid to my bankruptcy lawyer. I'll go with option #4. :0/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rock-lobster Posted November 20, 2008 Members Share Posted November 20, 2008 glad to see the support so high proportionally. bump for more votes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ihavenofish Posted November 20, 2008 Members Share Posted November 20, 2008 16 grand in lawyer fees so far this year, the last check was paid to my bankruptcy lawyer. I'll go with option #4. :0/ the OP will need a lawyer as well, since this type of raffle is actually illegal in most states without a gaming license. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rock-lobster Posted November 20, 2008 Members Share Posted November 20, 2008 the OP will need a lawyer as well, since this type of raffle is actually illegal in most states without a gaming license. has any other raffle on here garnered any legal concerned? if not i doubt it's an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ihavenofish Posted November 20, 2008 Members Share Posted November 20, 2008 has any other raffle on here garnered any legal concerned? if not i doubt it's an issue. this was the reason the "mason givaway" was a givaway rather than a raffle. the legal concern is not that the gaming commission will knock on your door and arrest you... but that some ticket buyer will sue your ass because they didnt win. i used to run a "game" website where we gave prizes away and the number of rediculous threats and complaints of fraud were insane.. and we didnt charge for anything. i know it always ruins peoples fun, and often times the recipient of the raffle monies is a worthy cause, but thats the law. so you can run an illegal raffle if you like, but dont be surprised if someone attempts to sue and you end up with less than your started with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members streetknight Posted November 20, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 20, 2008 this was the reason the "mason givaway" was a givaway rather than a raffle.the legal concern is not that the gaming commission will knock on your door and arrest you... but that some ticket buyer will sue your ass because they didnt win.i used to run a "game" website where we gave prizes away and the number of rediculous threats and complaints of fraud were insane.. and we didnt charge for anything.i know it always ruins peoples fun, and often times the recipient of the raffle monies is a worthy cause, but thats the law.so you can run an illegal raffle if you like, but dont be surprised if someone attempts to sue and you end up with less than your started with. Yeah I understand the concern. Seem like nothing ever comes up until I try to help someone. No matter what it is. Anyway, How about we just have a guitar giveaway, with the option of making a donation to a worthy cause. Anyone can enter to get their name in the hat. We'll just pull the winner's name out of the hat of people that donated :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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