Selling Raffle items on Craigslist
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+1 with dvenson. Its theirs to do what they want with. They paid for it and won it fair and square. If they want to sell it or use that is their decision. If you dont like their decision to sell, dont buy it.
Enough with the damn drama already...
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+1 with dvenson. Its theirs to do what they want with. They paid for it and won it fair and square. If they want to sell it or use that is their decision. If you dont like their decision to sell, dont buy it.
Enough with the damn drama already...
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+1 done with the drama I feel that who ever wins this stuff can do whatever they want with this stuff who are we to judge.if as a club member u don't like it then stop having drawings. I feel that club members are pushing good people away by being so judgmental. And if u have a problem with what someone is doing take it up with them. Isnt this Craig's list deal of day??
I can only speak for myself...
I bought a lot of raffle tickets for Don's tank back in August. I had absolutely no need for another tank, and at the time I thought, if I win this, I will likely sell it at a (far) below market price (hopefully to a MASC member). However, the primary reason I bought them was to kick in money for the club's fundraise. In this case, for Don's family, it was a particularly dear cause to me.
I haven't had many opportunities to attend meetings because I have a lot of kids. I really have not needed any supplies or equipment, however I likely would have kicked in raffle ticket buys to support MASC fundraises (and likely would have sold for "profit" whatever I won). I say "profit" with quotes because...the hobby costs significant money...personally I don't see any margin I make on selling anything (no matter its cost to me) as "profitable".
Since now that I understand that many (maybe half?) of the group would view this as insulting, I probably will never buy tickets in a raffle. I don't want to insult the community.
All that said, my bigger concern would be on behalf of MASC's fundraising. If a large percentage of the club is in my shoes (whether that is 1/10th...1/3rd...half...I have no clue)...then I would be afraid that the club's fundraise from raffle draws could substantially decline if this activity is frowned upon. Further, it could be a catch 22 for the vendors...the bigger that MASC fundraises are or become, the more opportunity vendors have to get "hype/word of mouth" marketing by donating something big for a raffle...conversely, if the fundraises are small or start dwindling, they wouldn't get much benefit from participating and likely may do smaller or token donations. As a small business owner, personally I would want to donate product for fundraisers where wide appeal is most possible, and couldn't care less if raffle winners flipped the product I gave to a club as soon as they won...but that's just me, not sayin' that our vendors would feel this way.
Lastly I would just suggest that, if this activity is officially frowned upon, there should be a MASC rule stating that this activity may draw a club ban (or whatever penalty is decided...raffle participation etc). Either it is officially OK or officially not OK, so as to avoid community anger on how one side or the other interprets.
Again, just my own point of view to throw out there...I'm good with whatever community-wide decision is (and also am glad to know it so I don't offend now or in the future)...
I bought a lot of raffle tickets for Don's tank back in August. I had absolutely no need for another tank, and at the time I thought, if I win this, I will likely sell it at a (far) below market price (hopefully to a MASC member). However, the primary reason I bought them was to kick in money for the club's fundraise. In this case, for Don's family, it was a particularly dear cause to me.
I haven't had many opportunities to attend meetings because I have a lot of kids. I really have not needed any supplies or equipment, however I likely would have kicked in raffle ticket buys to support MASC fundraises (and likely would have sold for "profit" whatever I won). I say "profit" with quotes because...the hobby costs significant money...personally I don't see any margin I make on selling anything (no matter its cost to me) as "profitable".
Since now that I understand that many (maybe half?) of the group would view this as insulting, I probably will never buy tickets in a raffle. I don't want to insult the community.
All that said, my bigger concern would be on behalf of MASC's fundraising. If a large percentage of the club is in my shoes (whether that is 1/10th...1/3rd...half...I have no clue)...then I would be afraid that the club's fundraise from raffle draws could substantially decline if this activity is frowned upon. Further, it could be a catch 22 for the vendors...the bigger that MASC fundraises are or become, the more opportunity vendors have to get "hype/word of mouth" marketing by donating something big for a raffle...conversely, if the fundraises are small or start dwindling, they wouldn't get much benefit from participating and likely may do smaller or token donations. As a small business owner, personally I would want to donate product for fundraisers where wide appeal is most possible, and couldn't care less if raffle winners flipped the product I gave to a club as soon as they won...but that's just me, not sayin' that our vendors would feel this way.
Lastly I would just suggest that, if this activity is officially frowned upon, there should be a MASC rule stating that this activity may draw a club ban (or whatever penalty is decided...raffle participation etc). Either it is officially OK or officially not OK, so as to avoid community anger on how one side or the other interprets.
Again, just my own point of view to throw out there...I'm good with whatever community-wide decision is (and also am glad to know it so I don't offend now or in the future)...
Re: Craigslist Deal of the Day
Just to clarify there is no rule against selling won raffle items. Also I only was voicing my sole opinion and it was not a voice of MASC nor the opinion or voice of other BOD members. So with that being said I encourage all to continue to donate and participate in MASC functions/raffles and continue to give your support as you have all done in the past.
Again I apologize for my part of adding/creating drama and both hope and trust we can move on to greater, bigger and more positive things in our community.
We have some major events and activities coming up and look forward to the communities continued involvement and support.
Just to clarify there is no rule against selling won raffle items. Also I only was voicing my sole opinion and it was not a voice of MASC nor the opinion or voice of other BOD members. So with that being said I encourage all to continue to donate and participate in MASC functions/raffles and continue to give your support as you have all done in the past.
Again I apologize for my part of adding/creating drama and both hope and trust we can move on to greater, bigger and more positive things in our community.
We have some major events and activities coming up and look forward to the communities continued involvement and support.
Ok, now I really have a problem. If this gets me banned or whatever, I don't care.
In the original post you said some very nasty things. Now because some people didn't like it you went back and made it sound all happy day, just pointing something out. So do you stand by your original wording or not? Was it just a heat of the moment post that had no fore thought about how the members would take it?
Right now, I don't care that it was Evans tank. What I do care about is the blindless and tastless way that this was handled. If we, as memebers, are supposed to be thinking about what we're saying and not cause drama, then shouldn't we expect a lot more from our BoD and especially the VP?
Chad, I understand that you were voicing your own opinion. But how is a new user, or somebody that doesn't know you, supposed to seperate anything you say from the opinion of the BoD?
I will say this. I am going to be taking a break, at least a couple weeks, from the forum. I'm tired of the drama, that keeps coming up no matter who or what it is, and I just need a break. Those of you that have my number know how to get a hold of me.
Have a good couple weeks everyone.
In the original post you said some very nasty things. Now because some people didn't like it you went back and made it sound all happy day, just pointing something out. So do you stand by your original wording or not? Was it just a heat of the moment post that had no fore thought about how the members would take it?
Right now, I don't care that it was Evans tank. What I do care about is the blindless and tastless way that this was handled. If we, as memebers, are supposed to be thinking about what we're saying and not cause drama, then shouldn't we expect a lot more from our BoD and especially the VP?
Chad, I understand that you were voicing your own opinion. But how is a new user, or somebody that doesn't know you, supposed to seperate anything you say from the opinion of the BoD?
I will say this. I am going to be taking a break, at least a couple weeks, from the forum. I'm tired of the drama, that keeps coming up no matter who or what it is, and I just need a break. Those of you that have my number know how to get a hold of me.
Have a good couple weeks everyone.
Re: Selling Raffle items on Craigslist
Guys, feel free to take a break from the forums for a bit, I do it all the time. Sometimes things get said that make me so angry, especially when others don't see my side, it happens. I take this break to just gripe about stuff, off the forum. When I'm over it, I come back to this great group of friends. Sometimes I'm more vocal about the "break" then other times.
Here's my story, I took a break from the forum (the hobby too), and pursued other passions. I was so glad to be done with the "drama." The thing was that I truly missed talking with my friends, and some acquaintances, about what I was really wanting to talk about (the hobby). I found myself talking about it with co-workers, that had no idea what I was talking about. I even joined other forums, in hopes that I would find another great group. The thing is that most other groups aren't exactly "inviting". I started lurking on MASC again, I saw my of friends posting/laughing/joking, I wanted back in. So I finally logged in again, low and behold, it was as if I never left.
What's the point? Go ahead and take your breaks, we'll be right here waiting to laugh and joke when you decide to come back. At least I will.
Guys, feel free to take a break from the forums for a bit, I do it all the time. Sometimes things get said that make me so angry, especially when others don't see my side, it happens. I take this break to just gripe about stuff, off the forum. When I'm over it, I come back to this great group of friends. Sometimes I'm more vocal about the "break" then other times.
Here's my story, I took a break from the forum (the hobby too), and pursued other passions. I was so glad to be done with the "drama." The thing was that I truly missed talking with my friends, and some acquaintances, about what I was really wanting to talk about (the hobby). I found myself talking about it with co-workers, that had no idea what I was talking about. I even joined other forums, in hopes that I would find another great group. The thing is that most other groups aren't exactly "inviting". I started lurking on MASC again, I saw my of friends posting/laughing/joking, I wanted back in. So I finally logged in again, low and behold, it was as if I never left.
What's the point? Go ahead and take your breaks, we'll be right here waiting to laugh and joke when you decide to come back. At least I will.
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