Abby Fundraiser v.2.0

[Rumbler]

First, many genuine thanks to all the generosity shown by you guys toward helping Abby pursue her goal.

You have done better than you know . . . .


Yankee, Mapper, Jewban - all decided that should they win the 650 Rounds of Federal Match 22LR ammo should be auctioned off here on the forum with the proceeds going to Abby.

Yeah. That is very cool indeed. :coolguy:



Knowing that some folks only get paid monthly it seems most logical to run the raffle until 9/1/2014 at MIDNIGHT.

All bids should be made here - in this thread - for the sake of transparency and ease of tracking.


So . . . belly up to the mouse guys and let the bidding war begin! :banana:

[Rumbler]

I will start the bidding, with a bid of $40.00.

[fishfinder]

I'll go $55

[HarleyBrent]

$65

[Rumbler]

Bump.

Yup. This is going to keep happening until you either shoot me, or fill this thread with bids.

Please remember this is about helping a young lady achieve her very honorable goals, not about getting a good deal on some .22 ammo.

. . . pretty please . . . :dammit:

[YankeeFingergasm]

Nice work guys.

[Rumbler]

Mapper just donated a THIRD 325 round "brick" of the same ammo to this event. Total round count now is . . . . a whole dang bunch!!


:banana:

[mapper]

325 rds per box..
Federal automatch is one of my "go to" ammos, along with cci standard velocity..
If functions well in my semi auto pistols..they are setup for standard velocity.
40 gr, lead, loaded at 1200 fps..

Remember this is a Fundraiser to help Abby..that's why I'm donating a box..
The ammo is good, and well folks know what it is going for on gunbot..

Like I said before..it is not about the ammo to me..
It is about helping a young shooter pursue a goal, and giving a little back to the next generation..
As well as making a statement that we are proud of her acclomplishments and support her pursuits..

Rumbler, can you revise the first post to reflect the round count ?

[mapper]

Alrighty now....it should get interesting.
1300 rds of the same brand of ammo...

Remember it is a fundraiser folks....
Let's help Abby out....

Thanks Ike!

[FLT]

$80

[YankeeFingergasm]

I donate one more...you are up to 4 boxes of it.
Yank, you can deliver this, eh?

Indeed I can and will.

[JMW4570]

100.00

[crawdaddy34]

You guys amaze me.


http://www.clipartbest.com/cliparts/xig/KrA/xigKrAa4T.gif

[Dale Gribble]

$125

[fishfinder]

$100

[fishfinder]

Damn on the wrong page $135

[YankeeFingergasm]

Well done guys! Keep up the good work.

[JMW4570]

145.00

[jonastio]

If we reach $200, winner of the auction will be able to choose 1 picture (within reason, you dirty bastards) to put as an "icon" over their choice of user for 1 month.

That's right, you can shame someone for an entire month with a picture of your choosing! Tack won't be able to rig the vote for it (I kid, I kid).

If we break $300, you get your very own subforum for at least a year (If I remember to delete it afterwards). You get to name it and you get to pick where in the list it goes. Once the time is up, we'll move the posts to the Shack for safe keeping.

If y'all really impress me with where this ends up, I might have to do something even fancier.

[JMW4570]

At what level can we ban someone of our chosing?

[jonastio]

Now that's a hell of an idea. I'll keep it in mind.

[FLT]

At what level can we ban someone of our chosing?

Or maybe just be able to edit his post as we see fit! :mischievous::scared::yikes:

[JMW4570]

crickets around here.... Why don't some of you practice your "Burst Presentation" with your wallet and help a good cause?

[Rumbler]

Here. Lets sweeten the pot a little courtesy of "Downrange". In the form of a brand new never fired before Mossberg 702 Plinkster semi-automatic rifle. Complete with all the factory stuff AND a nice soft rifle case.


I'm going to do some checking, or you can PM me if you already know for certain, but I believe that an FFL will be required to handle the transfer to the winner.

Many many thanks to all who are helping with this very worthwhile effort. You guys are the greatest !!!!!!!!


. . even those of you who shoot tupperware 9mm's and think of them as real guns.;)

[Dale Gribble]

The Arms Affair will handle the transfer gratis for the winner.

[JMW4570]

$175. Come on ladies. Throw down....

[FLT]

$185

[YankeeFingergasm]

Well done Downrange!

[jonastio]

Okay, I just gotta jump in on this one: $200

Wait, should I be allowed to bid? Is *anybody* on the forum uncomfortable with me bidding?

[YankeeFingergasm]

Okay, I just gotta jump in on this one: $200

Wait, should I be allowed to bid? Is *anybody* on the forum uncomfortable with me bidding?

You're a nut job.

[crawdaddy34]

Wait, should I be allowed to bid?

Absolutely.



Is *anybody* on the forum uncomfortable with me bidding?

Absolutely not.

Why?

[Downrange]

What's the round count up to?

[jonastio]

I just wanna make sure, since I'm an admin and all. Y'alls trust is kinda a big deal for me and I don't wanna do anything to break it.

[Downrange]

I just wanna make sure, since I'm an admin and all. Y'alls trust is kinda a big deal for me and I don't wanna do anything to break it.
The more money we raise the better. Git on in!!!

[JMW4570]

I just wanna make sure, since I'm an admin and all. Y'alls trust is kinda a big deal for me and I don't wanna do anything to break it.

ok with me...

[JMW4570]

$225.00 bring it....

[FLT]

$235

[jonastio]

$250

[crawdaddy34]

I just wanna make sure, since I'm an admin and all. Y'alls trust is kinda a big deal for me and I don't wanna do anything to break it.


And your attitude about it is EXACTLY why it's OK brother. It's why we trust you.

Now go win some .22 shit.

Just don't get outbid at the last minute, slack ass...

[jonastio]

I don't mind getting outbid. Mo Money Fo Abby.

[JMW4570]

I don't mind getting outbid. Mo Money Fo Abby.

Roger that.. $260.00

[JMW4570]

ok Ladies, now that the great debate with lawrence is over lets focus your energy on helping out a youth shooter. Bid it up...

[AB]

275.00

[bumblebee]

you guys are absolutely unbelievable...Thank-you

[bumblebee]

We just found out this morning, the entry fee for the Fall Selection Matches in Tillar, Ar., is $190.00.

[JMW4570]

Back in town for a while finally...I'll see your $275 and raise you $10 to $285.00.:drive:

[The Noose]

Me, Mrs. Noose, and L will go $300 for Abby...

[AB]

310.00

[JMW4570]

Woo Hoo! Come on FLT.. It's your turn!

[JMW4570]

Friday bump and raise to $325.00

[crawdaddy34]

Monday bump...

This is about to get a little more interesting....

[Downrange]

Monday bump...

This is about to get a little more interesting....

You gonna throw some cigarettes in the fray?

[Rumbler]

He is about to do way better than that. Though ciggs would be kinda cool too . . . :goodjob:

[crawdaddy34]

Some of you may have noticed that StealthGear (the holster makers) just created an account here.

Well, I contacted them and pointed Tyler to this thread. He thinks it's a great idea and a great cause, and has graciously donated one hybrid IWB holster, firearm of your choice, to the pot.

That's 1300 rounds of .22, a Mossberg 702, AND a StealthGear IWB Hybrid Holster.

For anyone that isn't familiar with them yet - http://www.stealthgearusa.com/

Someone is getting one HELL of a package here!!!

Get your bids in gentlemen, as I understand it, you only have six days left.

[Downrange]

Some of you may have noticed that StealthGear (the holster makers) just created an account here.

Well, I contacted them and pointed Tyler to this thread. He thinks it's a great idea and a great cause, and has graciously donated one hybrid IWB holster, firearm of your choice, to the pot.

That's 1300 rounds of .22, a Mossberg 702, AND a StealthGear IWB Hybrid Holster.

For anyone that isn't familiar with them yet - http://www.stealthgearusa.com/

Someone is getting one HELL of a package here!!!

Get your bids in gentlemen, as I understand it, you only have six days left.
Awesome!

[Tack Driver]

$350

[StealthGearUSA]

This is a great idea! We're glad to help Abby reach her goal. Here's a shot of the StealthGearUSA ONYX IWB holster for those of you who are unfamiliar with them.3591
Ventilated, breathable, extremely comfortable, and designed for continuous-duty EDC service. Let me know if you have any questions about them.
Good luck!
Tyler Ely, CEO
StealthGearUSA

[Rumbler]

Tyler, on behalf of the forum as a whole, and as a big fan of this young lady, I thank you for your support and generosity.


I am positive I am not the only one here that will long remember your benevolence.

[bumblebee]

Thank-you

[YankeeFingergasm]

Well played StealthGearUSA!

[StealthGearUSA]

Add this to the pot......one more smack pack of the federal auto match and 200 rounds winchester white box 9 mm. This puts the 22 count at 1625
Let's see those bids climb gentlemen. Its for the childrens.

Love it!

[JMW4570]

I'll see Tack's $350, and raise $25 to $375.00 JW

[JMW4570]

Come on Ladies.... The bid is to you...

[jonastio]

I would, but this is past what I've been budgeted. :(

[Bitter American]

It's not much, but I have a BNIB BLACKHAWK rifle cheek pad to donate.
http://www.blackhawk.com/product/Rifle-Cheek-Pad,605,1406.htm

http://img.ponparemall.net/imgmgr/77/00102577/c74/1_bh90cp00bk_600.jpg?ver=1&size=pict300_300

[Rumbler]

You guys are the greatest. :salute:

[Dale Gribble]

I fear the auction is getting too high for some of us.. I wonder if it would generate more money to break some of these items out.

Just asking, not even suggesting.

[JMW4570]

It doesn't matter to me even though I am high bidder now. If splitting it up would yield a higher return for Abby, that's what is important. If you want to split it up in $100-$150 street value increments that's fine with me but you cheap a?? sumb!ches better step up and bid for this stuff instead of spending your keyboard time making fun of each others lineage. (Combine some 22 with the holster, Combine some 22 with the rifle, Combine some 22/9 with the cheek pad) and put a week timeframe on them and stagger them by a couple days.

In the meantime I'll raise my bid to $400. Jim

[jonastio]

I totally would. I spoke with the wife at length about it. I don't want to bid what I can't pay. :(

[Downrange]

Up to Rumbler as far as I'm concerned. I am fine with whatever gets the most $$$.

[bumblebee]

Abby says you guys are so awesome that you are doing any of this. She will accept whatever you want to do and will be very thankful for it

[Rumbler]

Up to Rumbler as far as I'm concerned. I am fine with whatever gets the most $$$.


Me too!

But at this point I am very concerned about splitting this stuff up. For better or worse, something inside tells me that just simply would not be fair to those who have bid thus far. Whether they would complain about it or not.

. . and I don't think for a second that they would.

[bumblebee]

Hey All!! Check it out...Abby made The Gun Feed

http://thegunfeed.com Check out the right column halfway down

[Downrange]

Awesome!

[JMW4570]

DEADLINE: for the raffle is 9/1/2014 at MIDNIGHT. Is this still valid?

[Rumbler]

yes.

And that means it is getting close!!

[Rumbler]

You bid snipers can start anytime now.:goodjob:

[Rumbler]

I'll be there during the day, Ike. I may be over in the (repair) shop, but I'll be there.:)

[JMW4570]

27 hours, 12 minutes to go.... Step it up....

[bumblebee]

Doesn't the auction end today at midnight?

[Tack Driver]

Doesn't the auction end today at midnight?

Midnight 9/1 would have been last night, right?

[Rumbler]

Tonight at Midnight. Still time for you to bid, Tack !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (!) <-- so you know I am serious. ;)


Many thanks to Ike who stopped by and added considerably to the pile of goodies the winner takes home. :banana:

[jonastio]

Motherfuck. Fine. $400

[HarleyBrent]

whats in the pot now?

[jonastio]

Honestly though, shouldn't there be like a 30 minute "cool off" period after the last bid to prevent sniping?

[FLT]

Nope!

[Tack Driver]

Honestly though, shouldn't there be like a 30 minute "cool off" period after the last bid to prevent sniping?

You got this badass real time thread refresh/update going. Seems perfect for this.

[jonastio]

I'm going to dip into my lunch money for this. It means you'll have to pay the next couple of times, Tack.

[Tack Driver]

I'm going to dip into my lunch money for this. It means you'll have to pay the next couple of times, Tack.

I got you bro, do your thing.

[Rumbler]

Motherfuck. Fine. $400

Post #70;


. . . In the meantime I'll raise my bid to $400. Jim :cool:

Oh, and even I can figure out who - if anyone - bid after midnight:01

See . . . .
10 Minutes Ago


:banana:

[jonastio]

Ah. That was nested in the end of that post and totally missed it. Fine. $425.

And, check it, I didn't do some $5 increment. If yer gonna outbid me, make it worth it.

[jonastio]

Going by system time, 30 minute warning.

[The Noose]

The Noose Family will go $450 for Abby.

[jonastio]

Goddammit. Sniped while I wasn't looking. GG Noose.

[Rumbler]

Aaaaaand, this auction has ended.

Many thanks to the Noose family. Your contribution to the future of shooting sports, and this darling young lady specifically is substantial, and deserves recognition far beyond the capabilities afforded by this medium. In fact, every person who has contributed to this event deserves thanks. You all truly are what makes America special.


Now that your toast is nice and buttered . . . . Noose I am going to ask Abby's dad (bumblebee) to get with you via PM for you two to work out the logistics. I'm sure a photo op will be part of the plan - who wouldn't want a photo taken with an honest-to-goodness national champion and serious olympic contender !?!? I will stand (or more likely sit) ready to fork over the considerable pile of goodies stockpiled for you at the Talon Range. Bring your pickup truck. ;)

[bumblebee]

Many thanks to the Noose family! The gun community in Tallahassee is incredible! We will work out a day and time where we can all meet at Talon for the Photos...and help load the goodies into the noose-mobile!

[AB]

Great turnout, folks!

[bumblebee]

And in addition to the goodies the Noose family gets from the auction...Mrs. Bee told Mrs. Noose last week she would mow the Noose family's yard if they would up the bid...but that does not include the chicken coop

[Rumbler]

Mowing a chicken coop? Sounds like a job for Tack Driver! :p

[Dale Gribble]

Great job Noose and other bidders.

[The Noose]

Many thanks to the Noose family! The gun community in Tallahassee is incredible! We will work out a day and time where we can all meet at Talon for the Photos...and help load the goodies into the noose-mobile!


And in addition to the goodies the Noose family gets from the auction...Mrs. Bee told Mrs. Noose last week she would mow the Noose family's yard if they would up the bid...but that does not include the chicken coop

You guys are very welcome.... We wont hold you guys to mowing the yard, we know how busy you are. As far as the coop goes.... If Tack wants to come clean it up, shoot me a PM, I will accommodate.
We have known John's family for several years now, they are good people and this is going to a great cause. We are glad we could contribute.

[Downrange]

This was a good example of what this community is capable of doing when we all stop bitching. :p Grats Noose!!!

[Tack Driver]

This was a good example of what this community is capable of doing when we all stop bitching. :p Grats Noose!!!

I wasn't aware that had happened.

I think CCGF is a great example of how great a community can be when nobody is trying to make everything and everybody perfect.

[StealthGearUSA]

Nice! Noose, make sure and PM me with a gun model and an address and I'll get your holster on its way. You can see our available models here: http://www.stealthgearusa.com/pages/brand-list

[jonastio]

Remember, you get to "pick an award" for someone and get to have your own subforum.

[bumblebee]

The wives have spoken...we will meet at Talon, tomorrow...Friday at 4.30 pm. Come on out and bring your cameras! Abby will be there with her medal. you can look at the medal...but if you want to touch it...$$$$ :D