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Originally Posted by
englishbandit
Just had a thought would a raffle every month say �2 a ticket half is paid out in a one off prize to the winner the other half go’s to keep the site up and running. That way people have a chance of winning something for there �2 and it helps to keep the site going at the same time
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Like this idea. We do a similar kind of thing at errrr Lodge. The guys will offer up a bauble of temptation pretty much for free, with picture and small description. The 'advert' gets launched on a dedicated thread/sticky and lasts for at least a week until a stated hour / time, ebay style, so everyone gets a chance and for the price to rise.
At the end of the allotted time, the last name with cash offered on that particular thread wins the trinket with the winner sending the full amount to the seller via paypal (through a PM) and the seller then sending, say 50%, to this forum's donate button, (which would be situated at the bottom of this particular thread page) . The seller's cut is mainly to cover post costs to the winner who gives her/his address by the PM / paypal transaction.
Paypal details are kept between the seller / winner and not the forum.
The percentages can be varied according to the originator / seller but a percentage of, say at least, 20% goes to this sites donate button as it would be a clear understanding it is NOT an items-for-sale page as this would be explained in the rules in the opening page of the thread.
It could be self policing so no admin input needed. Sellers must pass on the cut they have pledged in their advert in the spirit of the thread or forever be known as a rat if discovered.
It could be a bit of fun and the items could be anything legal, bikey or not but preferably bikey, none offensive and capable of postage.
Only 'paid-up' members are allowed to see and access this 'auction' thread increasing more revenue and integrity.
For example I have new lowering links for a Tenere, I could put them up for grabs as 70% to the forum 30% postage and a
starting bid of �1. After a week and 4 members have put their names and offers down, the winner is the highest bidder and if that was a �5, �3.50 goes to 'donate' via the seller.
All chit-chat about the item is done by PM to keep the thread clean and the seller must commit to giving up the item and be aware of potential overseas postage costs.
We all must have something in a drawer in the garage or in the house that hasn't seen the light of day for some time.
Maybe a sticky with a format of the auction could be run......Just an idea.