2010 DF Silent Auction!!!

[SDsalsaguy]

Welcome to the 2010 DF Silent Auction!!!

As many of you know DF hosts an auction at the end of each calendar year to help offset some of the many costs of our continued growth and activity. Our continuing expansion, upgrades, and improvement are certainly a result of our members’ ongoing participation and contributions, and we are proud of DF’s ever greater site traffic. Once price of our ongoing success, however, are ongoing expenses for hosting, as well as the need to pay for outside programming help as needed from time to time. As such, occasional fund raisers (such as our annual auction) represent an opportunity for members and supporters to contribute to paying for our monthly hosting charges, software upgrades, and programming assistance.

Those who were here for the 2008 or 2009 DF Silent Auction know that we have our very own automated auction system! You can start donating items now, including uploading pictures, and we will be accepting item donations through December 5th. You can start making bids on November 15th, with bids being accepted through December 15th.

PLEASE NOTE: donated items do not have to be dance related!!! All that matters is that it is something you are willing to donate to help support DF, be it dance shoes, an old lamp, a batch of cookies, an hour of your time, or whatever else you're willing to contribute! Again, any and all auction "item" donations can be made through Dec. 5, with bids to be placed Nov. 15-Dec. 15.

Donations and bids can be placed here: Dance-Forums Auction (http://www.dance-forums.com/auction/)

Also please note that "Price" = minimum bid, NOT the actual value!!! (In other words, if you put the actual value, it may not get any bids!)

[etp777]

Count me in for some cookies. Not sure what or how many yet though. I'm kind of hoping for some of peaches' rye bread

[SDsalsaguy]

Thanks etp! :cheers:

[v22TTC]

SDsalsaguy: I don't get on well with this kind of thing, but am happy to contribute simply - is there any way that I can just send you a PayPal donation or something?

[SDsalsaguy]

SDsalsaguy: I don't get on well with this kind of thing, but am happy to contribute simply - is there any way that I can just send you a PayPal donation or something?
Hi v22TTC, yes, that will certainly be possible. When the bidding and payments for the auction go live, we will be sure to make a "donate" option available as well. Thanks in advance! :cheers:

[tanya_the_dancer]

I have the following items (mods, feel free to price them how you see fit).

1. Ladies fashion wallet (never used, still in the box with tags). Gold, manmade leathery material.
2. Jewelry organizer, black leather, with zipper. Different compartments inside.
3. 3 different stone necklaces (orange jade, mixed and orange goldstone - the latter one needs a new clasp). I'd put them as a mixed lot together, but feel free to separate.

NVM, I should read the whole thing. I'll add them through the auction.

[flashdance]

I'll be putting some goodies on soon. :)

[SDsalsaguy]

Great flashdance, thanks!

[Peaches]

Count me in for some cookies. Not sure what or how many yet though. I'm kind of hoping for some of peaches' rye bread
LOL. I can't get it to turn out right.

[etp777]

You've still got time to perfect it. ;)

[flashdance]

Added mine for this year, please bid generously! I hope to see many bids on the perfume! :D

[pygmalion]

Thanks for the direct donation option, SD. Coming up with something to auction and ship? Not so much. PayPal donation? Nice and easy. :cool:

[fascination]

I will likely be donating the motherload right after I try to sell a bunch of dance stuff next weekend so stay tuned ya'll

[dancelvr]

Hmmmmm....many sparklies, perhaps? :-)

[fascination]

quite possible :)

[3wishes]

Very cool, time to search out some great bid items or possibly a free skiing day with a trained instructor (me) at Bear Mtn........hmmmmm...possibilities are endless.

[urish]

Well I have donated a licensed copy of my software, the Salsa Rhythm Software... Maybe I will donate more later :)

[tangotime]

2 private lessons in Standard or Salsa.. opening at £ 20 for UK people

[flashdance]

Now that's an auction I might just bid on :D

[j_alexandra]

I realize OSB's imminent, and people have other things to think about, but is it ordinary for people to postpone donating so late, or is it just this year? I am thinking cookies again, but since etp's got that covered, I actually would prefer to offer custom baking for DFers in the NY metro area. I make awesome cheesecake, but it doesn't ship well. Killer chocolate cake, either layer or flourless. Luscious lemon cake, seriously lemony. Carrot cake with Super Sekrit Ingredients that makes it to die for. Is it too absurd to restrict bids to the NY area (where I can deliver?)

[fascination]

...we do tend to get delayed over ohio....have to remember to add reminders to my sig line...which often helps...and I will be adding several items as soon as I get back...including dance books and dvds, shoes, and jewelry... also practice wear

[fascination]

as to your offer...anything is great

[pygmalion]

Ya know. I like cookies. I'd pay big bucks for cookies. etp is awesome and so are you.


Why not cookies? I could buy them and bribe the kid's science teacher with them. The skinny witch needs more cookies in her life. :rolleyes: :lol:

[pygmalion]

Ok. Here's the deal. If somebody Jewish (or a damn good non-Jewish baker) will mail me or connect me to two loaves of semi-sweet challah bread with raisins I'll give DF $100.

[flashdance]

I realize OSB's imminent, and people have other things to think about, but is it ordinary for people to postpone donating so late, or is it just this year? I am thinking cookies again, but since etp's got that covered, I actually would prefer to offer custom baking for DFers in the NY metro area. I make awesome cheesecake, but it doesn't ship well. Killer chocolate cake, either layer or flourless. Luscious lemon cake, seriously lemony. Carrot cake with Super Sekrit Ingredients that makes it to die for. Is it too absurd to restrict bids to the NY area (where I can deliver?)

lemon cake :cool:

[fascination]

i'll be donating a pair of court shoes and a pair of smooth shoes, both barely used I wear size nine US, but these hurt my sad feet...never used to so I suspect it is my feet

a light blue nathalie paractice dress

fred and ginger dvds boxed collection ...saw one movie one time
mad hot ball room dvd
core rhythms dvd

large varying shades of pink swarovski barrette


etc...details to follow after ohio

[pygmalion]

No takers on the bread? Come on, you bread people. I know who you are. *grin*

[j_alexandra]

No takers on the bread? Come on, you bread people. I know who you are. *grin*

'round these parts, challah does not come with raisins. But I'll check when I get home, and if I can get it, you're on.

[etp777]

yeah, mom makes killer challah bread (in fact, that's one of things she's brining to thankgiving), but no raisins there either. I'm still learning breads, so I'll leave that to JA. :)

And no reason not to do cookies too if you want, JA, we both have different recipes, so won't be overlap. :)

[tangotime]

Now that's an auction I might just bid on :D

Which post ?

[j_alexandra]

yeah, mom makes killer challah bread (in fact, that's one of things she's brining to thankgiving), but no raisins there either. I'm still learning breads, so I'll leave that to JA. :)

And no reason not to do cookies too if you want, JA, we both have different recipes, so won't be overlap. :)

Nope. You da cookie man, this year. Unless someone begs. :twisted:

[etp777]

ha, don't be surprised if someone begs. and by someone, I mean me. I seem to remember you mentioning one earlier this year that I really wanted to try

[j_alexandra]

ha, don't be surprised if someone begs. and by someone, I mean me. I seem to remember you mentioning one earlier this year that I really wanted to try

which? my mind is going; you'll have to remind me

[latingal]

y'all are making me hungry!

[flashdance]

Which post ?

your post :p

2 lessons would quickly turn into 20 lessons though knowing me. Then I'd start a Tango shoe collection :neutral:

[tangotime]

your post :p



Come on down ! ( or up ? )

[etp777]

which? my mind is going; you'll have to remind me

and mine is already gone. I"ll have to try to find it. Was there a lemon cookie mentioned once?

[j_alexandra]

and mine is already gone. I"ll have to try to find it. Was there a lemon cookie mentioned once?

limeys, aka the Best Cookies In The World, which I donated last year. But I'll check the recipes thread, in case i posted there.

[pygmalion]

'round these parts, challah does not come with raisins. But I'll check when I get home, and if I can get it, you're on.


Fine! Be like that. :lol: Maybe it's like the asiago non-bagels. :lol: But I can tell you that I've had it many, many times. Oh! With tea. Without tea. In a boat. With a goat. Here or there. Anywhere. *grin*

[3wishes]

A See's Candy Gift Certificate for one pound of chocolates! I'll add to the auction listing.

[tanya_the_dancer]

For the practice skirts, pictures or at least a link to manufacturer's stock photo would be nice. Thanks.

[flashdance]

Please could I ask people not to bid on my 'biscuits' auction. Unfortunetly the supplier has run out of stock and won't be getting any back in until next year... and their website promises available until mid-December for them this year... sigh :( Dunno why they couldn't have updated their online shop to say this!

I've PM'd SDsalsaguy to delete it anywho... so just incase you were eyeing them up! Thanks and sorry.

[SDsalsaguy]

Hey all... not sure why, but donations (of items) really seem to be down this year. Please remember that (A) items do NOT need to be dance-related, and (B) that all of the funds raised go to help keep DF running (i.e. paying for hosting and programming assistance when needed)! Please help support the habit!!!

[fascination]

when I go to that area, even though I had no trouble finding it last year, I don't see a prompt for where to click to enter an item to donate

[fascination]

i have a pair of supadance 1208s and a pair of supadance 1008s that should fit ladies btwn a size 8 1/2 to 9 US...I am a nine...but I have a bad bunion so had to change styles...both very gently used


also two practice dresses, one smooth (powder blue)and one latin(turquoise blue), medium...used once...see discountdancesupplydot com for pictures

fred astaire and ginger rogers boxed set of dvds

mad hot ballroom dvd

dwts cardio dance dvd


etc...

[SDsalsaguy]

when I go to that area, even though I had no trouble finding it last year, I don't see a prompt for where to click to enter an item to donate
OK, I see the problem now.... our auction software interpreted the 30th as 0:01 on the 30th! Will get that re-opened and extended for a day or two now that I see the problem.

[SDsalsaguy]

Ok, "Add Items" is now available through December 5th (until the 6th).

Bids can already be made, and will be accepted through December 15th.

[fascination]

thank you...my stuff is up

[SDsalsaguy]

Great, thanks!

Stay tuned everyone... a couple of competition ticket items will be up in the next couple of days!

[flashdance]

curses to those cookie auctions!

[SDsalsaguy]

curses to those cookie auctions!
????

[flashdance]

????

I gained 4000 calories just reading the description! :lol: Need to stay away from cookies!

[SDsalsaguy]

I gained 4000 calories just reading the description! :lol: Need to stay away from cookies!
lol :lol:

[SDsalsaguy]

Just as a quick reminder to anyone knew to the DF auctions: When donating an item: "Price" = minimum bid, NOT the actual value!!! (In other words, if you put the actual value, it may not get any bids!)

[wooh]

Perhaps for Flashdance I should add an auction item, "NO SWEETS: The winning bidder will receive nothing from me. Be warned, if you don't bid, thousands and thousands of calories could arrive at your door without warning!":twisted:

[SDsalsaguy]

Perhaps for Flashdance I should add an auction item, "NO SWEETS: The winning bidder will receive nothing from me. Be warned, if you don't bid, thousands and thousands of calories could arrive at your door without warning!":twisted:
:uplaugh:

[SDsalsaguy]

Hi all... my computer froze up while I was adding some items to the auction, so the listings are incorrect for the moment (but hopefully I'll get the listings sorted out and appropriately edited later today). So, just to be clear, there should be the following four items for bids :

1. 1 ticket to the 2011 Emerald Ball - General Admission, Regular Seating (#1 of 2 available)
2. 1 ticket to the 2011 Emerald Ball - General Admission, Regular Seating (#2 of 2 available)
3. 1 ticket to the 2011 USDC - General Admission, Regular Seating (#1 of 2 available)
4. 1 ticket to the 2011 USDC - General Admission, Regular Seating (#2 of 2 available)

[SDsalsaguy]

Hi all... my computer froze up while I was adding some items to the auction, so the listings are incorrect for the moment (but hopefully I'll get the listings sorted out and appropriately edited later today). So, just to be clear, there should be the following four items for bids :

1. 1 ticket to the 2011 Emerald Ball - General Admission, Regular Seating (#1 of 2 available)
2. 1 ticket to the 2011 Emerald Ball - General Admission, Regular Seating (#2 of 2 available)
3. 1 ticket to the 2011 USDC - General Admission, Regular Seating (#1 of 2 available)
4. 1 ticket to the 2011 USDC - General Admission, Regular Seating (#2 of 2 available)

Ok, the auction listing have been edited to reflect this, so... bid away! :D

[flashdance]

Perhaps for Flashdance I should add an auction item, "NO SWEETS: The winning bidder will receive nothing from me. Be warned, if you don't bid, thousands and thousands of calories could arrive at your door without warning!":twisted:

:shock: http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/2556/smackbum.gif

[fascination]

many cool items added take a look :)

[flashdance]

Thanks to wooh I have bidded on some of etp's cookies! One of my new years resolutions just got pushed forward to the year 2016! Sigh!

[fascination]

yay :)

[fascination]

thx FD

[etp777]

Guess I"ll have to do actually do some baking. :)

[Debra]

There was a post back in the beginning about having an option for a monetary donation. I've looked, but am unable to find that option. Is there a way to do this?

Thanks in advance.

[SDsalsaguy]

There was a post back in the beginning about having an option for a monetary donation. I've looked, but am unable to find that option. Is there a way to do this?

Thanks in advance.
This will become available sometime after item donations can no longer be made.

[Joe]

Ok, the auction listing have been edited to reflect this, so... bid away! :D
Er, no such luck...looks like you're still stuck in the past.

[fascination]

well...it WAS fixed to the extent that I was able to add items a few days ago...hmmm...DM/SD???

[SDsalsaguy]

Fixed

[SDsalsaguy]

Last day to donate items to the 2010 DF e-auction! Please help support DF!!!

[SDsalsaguy]

Any last item donations to help support DF?

[SDsalsaguy]

Some great items available... so, as fasc says, "support the habit!"

[fascination]

um...are you ready for this?...madmaximus, our anonymous contributor on all things excellent in standard technique (with side bonus of being simply dashing, and charming)...has graciously offered to donate a review of any standard bronze or silver video or videos to the highest bidder....this person would be able to submit the video to an email for max to view and thoroughly evaluate....we will get this item up in the next few days... :) :) :)

[wooh]

Very cool!!

[fascination]

last day to bid is tomorrow guys...be sure to take a look at the last minute items

[SDsalsaguy]

Last day to place bids! Items include full passes to the 2011 Emerald Ball and the 2011 USDC!!!

[wooh]

Did bidding end at midnight EST? Silly me, figured since DM moved, we'd be on west coast time. :(

[19DancerBabyLin]

aahhh i got outbid for etp's chocolate cookies!!! :_(

[danceronice]

So...how do we go about paying?

[fascination]

pretty sure you will recieve a om on that

[tanya_the_dancer]

When do we find out where to ship the stuff?

[flashdance]

You should get a PM usually in a couple of days with shipping or payment information (dependant on whether or not you're the seller/buyer)

:cool:

[Debra]

I was wondering if I missed the opportunity to make a monetary donation; I kept checking, but didn't see the option. I would like to do so if at all possible. Thanks.

[hereKittyKitty]

we are working on getting the winners report together. Everyone should be receiving a pm withing the next few days:)

[fascination]

and those wanting to make a donation can certainly pm an admin for a mailing address

[SDsalsaguy]

and those wanting to make a donation can certainly pm an admin for a mailing address
Yes, can be sent via snailmail or via paypal.

[hereKittyKitty]

Everyone has been notified of their winning bids via pm. Please let me know if you have questions :-)

[hereKittyKitty]

When do we find out where to ship the stuff?

After I notify the winning bidders, I wait for a response about payment. I then notify the shipper with the winners address.

[j_alexandra]

After I notify the winning bidders, I wait for a response about payment. I then notify the shipper with the winners address.

<sigh> only if the winner freakin' remembers to put her address in the PayPal payment info.

Sorry; I've been a tad spacey recently... if the donor needs my info, please LMK.

[fascination]

um...ja....am I sendin' you sumpin?

[hereKittyKitty]

<sigh> only if the winner freakin' remembers to put her address in the PayPal payment info.

Sorry; I've been a tad spacey recently... if the donor needs my info, please LMK.
Oh goodness, talk about spacey, I'm spacey...Ignore my pm for your address, sounds like you guys worked it out :cool:

[j_alexandra]

um...ja....am I sendin' you sumpin?

yes ma'am ma'am, and it's blue

[flashdance]

Please let me know if you have questions :-)

I have no questions but answers.

You are cat mad! I spotted your domain name on payment info.... nice pics :)

[hereKittyKitty]

I have no questions but answers.

You are cat mad! I spotted your domain name on payment info.... nice pics :)
lol...yes, I love cats!

[flashdance]

ok so I won the 'Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal cookies'. They came yesterday in a big box, duly unwrapped and between two people we cleaned them in the matter of a day and half. :lol:

I have had flu all this week and they made me feel much better :D

Needless to say they were, in English terms, bloody marvellous. Joel should be on commission for his cookie making skills, insanely awesome :cool:

[fascination]

persons who ordered the 1008s, the smooth practice dress, and the smooth shoes and fred and ginger dvds; those packages will be out in the mail on monday

[pygmalion]

ok so I won the 'Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal cookies'. They came yesterday in a big box, duly unwrapped and between two people we cleaned them in the matter of a day and half. :lol:

I have had flu all this week and they made me feel much better :D

Needless to say they were, in English terms, bloody marvellous. Joel should be on commission for his cookie making skills, insanely awesome :cool:



*jealous*

[etp777]

Very happy to hear it, flashdance. I'd never shipped anything internationally before, and I'm glad they made it there safely. And that you enjoyed them. :)

[flashdance]

I could murder another box of them right now. :D

[j_alexandra]

I could murder another box of them right now. :D

Was that a hint? I don't make Cinnamon Raisin, but I do make Oatmeal Raisin. And might perhaps be persuaded. If etp will get up off his special hints for successful international shipping.

[latingal]

is somebody in here offering free cookies? where have I been lately? *grin*

[j_alexandra]

is somebody in here offering free cookies? where have I been lately? *grin*

You're a chocolate gal, iirc? I bake a LOT of cookies in mid-March, so I'll try to remember that, at the time. ;)

[latingal]

You're a chocolate gal, iirc? I bake a LOT of cookies in mid-March, so I'll try to remember that, at the time. ;)t

LOL...I can get by on just about any cookie, chocolate, non-chocolate, whatever...wish I had a working oven. *sigh*

[flashdance]

You're a chocolate gal, iirc? I bake a LOT of cookies in mid-March, so I'll try to remember that, at the time. ;)

Our latingal is cookie queen gal as well as a Lo'real gal (because she's worth it) etc :D

I would be very interested in your Oatmeal Raisin cookies! Let me know and I'll send across the dough ($) :)

[latingal]

LOL....I'm glad somebody thinks I'm worth it.... *grin*

[etp777]

I keep forgetting this thread even exists. :)

Let's see, if I remembe,r kept it pretty simple. Cookies in ziploc bag, remove all the air. 2-3 layers of bubble wrap on all sides, and enough packed in to keep cookies from bouncing around and getting broken too badly. Lots of tape. :)