Daily auction thread!

[mavtek]

Ok here's my idea folks!

I'm going to start this off, I encourage others to join.

I will provide an item, not junk mind you but something people might actually want. I will post pictures of the item, along with a starting bid. All you have to do is respond with the amount you are willing to donate to the campaign for the item. When the maximum bid is settled on, donate your money to the campaign, provide your confirmation number and your confirmation email and I will ship the item to the address you PM me.

Most of the items I'll be offering will be computer related because that's the business I deal in. Ok good luck.

Maybe we should have our own section for this?

Oh! Also every winner gets free slim jims!

[constituent]

lookup the SHOP FREEDOM thread... this is kinda a variation.

great idea, but read up on that and PM me.

[mavtek]

http://pub.xedice.com/CoreyPics/BarebonesXP.JPG

Ok guys lets get this started!
The 1st items up for auction! Barebones Athlon XP 2200+ PC no case or Power Supply.

Contents:
1 Athlon XP 2200+
ABIT NF7 Motherboard Nvidia chipset
512 DDR 3200
Copper Heatsink and Fan
DVD Rom
New 80gig 7200RPM hard disk
ATI All in wonder 8500DV video card with break out box and Firewire port
All needed cables are provided

These parts are used but tested and working, with the exception of the 80 gig hard drive which is brand new in the box. All you need is a case, power supply, and OS and you have a heck of a nice little computer.

OK the rules were explained in the 1st post, lets start the bidding at $25, the winning bidder gives that amount to the campaign and provides me with the confirmation #. PM me with the address you would like it shipped to and you will receive your products in short order.

GOOD LUCK!!

[mavtek]

By the way if this product doesn't interest you, leave a post telling me products you might need or be more interested in bidding on.

[mavtek]

Ok looks like no one is interested in this item, I'll switch items in a few hours if we still have no comments or bids.

[mavtek]

Wow!! That's all I can say here, wow!

Ok well I'll try another item tomorrow and if no one bids on that I guess I'll abandon this little idea.....

I'm shocked!!! I mean hell we were all gung ho about giving to the campaign while getting nothing in return but here I'm offering a free computer just for donating to the campaign! Sometimes I wonder if people just don't read the posts or something.

[angelatc]

I would have given you $25. If you go to eBay I'll start off the bidding there. Just post an auction number.

[mavtek]

I would have given you $25. If you go to eBay I'll start off the bidding there. Just post an auction number.

I don't want $25, please read the directions.........

MAYBE YOU THINK I WANT MONEY, that's not the case PLEASE READ THE DIRECTIONS.

I DON'T WANT MONEY FROM YOU!

I WANT YOU TO BID WITH AN AMOUNT AND THE WINNING BIDDER WILL DONATE THE AMOUNT TO THE CAMPAIGN!

Sorry maybe that's why no one is paying attention to the thread, I don't want your money, I want you to send the winning bid to the campaign. How would I do this on Ebay without paying them stinking fees and then I wouldn't be able to send any money to the campaign because I've already hit the limit.

[Marshall]

I don't want $25, please read the directions.........

MAYBE YOU THINK I WANT MONEY, that's not the case PLEASE READ THE DIRECTIONS.

I DON'T WANT MONEY FROM YOU!

I WANT YOU TO BID WITH AN AMOUNT AND THE WINNING BIDDER WILL DONATE THE AMOUNT TO THE CAMPAIGN!

Sorry maybe that's why no one is paying attention to the thread, I don't want your money, I want you to send the winning bid to the campaign. How would I do this on Ebay without paying them stinking fees and then I wouldn't be able to send any money to the campaign because I've already hit the limit.

I thought about making a bid for this so that I could have an extra *nix box, but I don't really have the cash for it.

I'd just like to say though... I think that this is a great idea. However, I think you need to make the items you auction a bit more mainstream. I don't know how many people on this forum can actually setup a machine from raw components for themselves. Maybe things that require a bare minimum of end-user experience would be better. Simple stuff like USB hard drives, that kinda thing.

[mavtek]

I thought about making a bid for this so that I could have an extra *nix box, but I don't really have the cash for it.

I'd just like to say though... I think that this is a great idea. However, I think you need to make the items you auction a bit more mainstream. I don't know how many people on this forum can actually setup a machine from raw components for themselves. Maybe things that require a bare minimum of end-user experience would be better. Simple stuff like USB hard drives, that kinda thing.

Thanks for the comment these are the kinds of suggestions I was looking for, if nothing happens with this auction I have several other items I can put up.

If I get a few more messages like this, I'll take this product down early.

[BIG_J]

What is a fair price to start off the bidding at?

[Dustancostine]

I'll bid $25.

[BIG_J]

35

[BIG_J]

Also I should suggest a reserve price for the auction

[mavtek]

Also I should suggest a reserve price for the auction

Isn't that anti-free market :)

Now we're getting some bids!!

[Dustancostine]

Why not.

I'll go $50.

[mavtek]

Awesome Dustan!
If you're bid holds out you'll get a great deal at $50!

[Dustancostine]

I have no idea what the heck I will do with it, but if it is for RP that is fine.

[nexalacer]

I'll bid 75.

[mavtek]

Going once......

[empirenine]

I sincerely like this idea. I'll find something to auction off when I get home this week.

[mavtek]

Going twice!

[TexMac]

I'll bid 100, but I want to donate it to a RP supporter who needs a new computer.

[DjLoTi]

I need to sell my electric guitar, fender strat, 2004 anyone interested hit me up

[TexMac]

What do you want for it? Post a picture.

[DjLoTi]

I'll start it out at 175, that's including shipping w/hardcase included

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/LiveontheIsland/a70cd15b.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/LiveontheIsland/66940944.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/LiveontheIsland/94d35520.jpg

[TexMac]

pickups, etc. all good?

[DjLoTi]

Yeah it's really nice sounds clean... I hardly ever play it, it just is in its case...

Back in the day I was really into it but lost interest... now I'm into DJing and I have turntables, the guitar is worth more to me sold then unplayed, there's no way I'm picking up guitar again I'm way more too focused into other things

But ya it sounds really good i like the sound of the fender strat, it's clean and smooth.

[TexMac]

Thanks. I'll show it to my son and let you know.

[mavtek]

I'll bid 100, but I want to donate it to a RP supporter who needs a new computer.


Well it looks like you win, but it's up to you to find that supporter. Donate the $100 to the campaign and copy paste your confirmation # and the email with the amount. Then PM your address to me and I'll send it all to you! I'm still waiting on the slim jims.

[Dustancostine]

DJ, is this money going to you or to the campaign? Or to RP Radio?

[angelatc]

I don't want $25, please read the directions.........

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It was a figure of speech. Lighten up.

[mdh]

Would anyone bid on old Sun stuff? I have a ton of old Sun stuff laying around...

[TexMac]

http://pub.xedice.com/CoreyPics/BarebonesXP.JPG

Ok guys lets get this started!
The 1st items up for auction! Barebones Athlon XP 2200+ PC no case or Power Supply.

Contents:
1 Athlon XP 2200+
ABIT NF7 Motherboard Nvidia chipset
512 DDR 3200
Copper Heatsink and Fan
DVD Rom
New 80gig 7200RPM hard disk
ATI All in wonder 8500DV video card with break out box and Firewire port
All needed cables are provided

These parts are used but tested and working, with the exception of the 80 gig hard drive which is brand new in the box. All you need is a case, power supply, and OS and you have a heck of a nice little computer.

OK the rules were explained in the 1st post, lets start the bidding at $25, the winning bidder gives that amount to the campaign and provides me with the confirmation #. PM me with the address you would like it shipped to and you will receive your products in short order.

GOOD LUCK!!

OK, who wants to claim this computer? I'll donate it to the first RP supporter who needs it and PMs their address to me.

Thank you very much for your donation of $100.00 to the Ron Paul 2008 Presidential Campaign.
Your donation will allow us to expand and grow our campaign.
We depend on donors like you to help us spread the message of freedom, peace and prosperity through Ron Paul’s candidacy.
Thanks for being a part of the campaign!
Your confirmation number:
28429-68069733FE687715E

[ButchHowdy]

$200 for the Strat if you take Paypal

[TexMac]

mdh is going to build the computer and put it in service of the Ron Paul cause!

Computer is claimed.

[mdh]

I'm going to build a semi-portable system with some other spare stuff I have here so that we can take this around to folks to register/vote for Dr. Paul via West Virginia's online elections. Before, we'd been looking at telling those people to go to the library or whatever; but this will be nice especially for elderly who can't leave their homes as easily.

[mavtek]

mdh is going to build the computer and put it in service of the Ron Paul cause!

Computer is claimed.

I'll pack it up tomorrow for you and get it sent out asap, enjoy!

[uncloned21]

wow such a great idea. someone should put a site together

[libertarian4321]

If this is going to be a regular thing, maybe we can get it pinned so we don't have to dig around for it or keep bumping it?

If anyone has a USB external hard drive they want to auction, I'll put in a bid- I was going to buy one anyway- better to send it to Ron Paul than Best Buy...