2015 Haven Auction #42 Stephen King Signed Revival

[Merlin1958]

So some schmuck way overpaid for a book and now will have to wade through all our drivel looking for any posts of actual value - of which there are none. Poor bastard.

Patrick, I like and respect you, but some of your posts here in an HF thread kinda befuddle me. If the gentleman overpaid, it was likely in the spirit of donating to the cause. In point of fact, what if it was, I, through filters that donated to the cause. Or, Jerome? What then? I once donated $5,000 to play in a foursome with "Yogi Berra" for a Juvenile Diabetes event. Afterwards, they had a "silent auction" and I bid and won a signed "Willis Reed" basketball. Did I overpay? You bet your ass, but it was for a good cause.

I think, in light of recent events, that we all need to take a step back and reflect, myself included.

[Patrick]

You make excellent points, Bill. I neglected to mention that I know the buyer so it's all in good fun.

[tippy4]

Knowing Patrick (I have never heard him say a mean thing about another person).....my assumption from his first post was that HE was the buyer.

[Merlin1958]

You make excellent points, Bill. I neglected to mention that I know the buyer so it's all in good fun.

Well, now I feel like an ass, but my intentions were good. I'll be happy to throw in an "extra" or two as well.


Edit: Damn, I should have known what was going on, but with all the other drama, I was distracted!!! WTG, Pats!!!!

[Patrick]

Since I've been flicking a lot of shit, I suppose I should mention how I actually see things. Here are my poorly worded (doing this on my phone late at night) reasons to pay overmarket:

1. It is for a worthwhile charity, so make a donation. Paying market price isn't truly donating, it's buying from a vendor you want to support. Both are cool, but they are not the same thing.

2. Support your friends' efforts to do a good thing. If Jerome or Explorer were going to run a race or do some other work for charity with a goal in mind, I'd donate with no expectation of any tangible return.

3. Donate even more in order to show your appreciation and support for some related extra effort they are putting in to meet their stated fundraising goal. For example, I tend to donate more if a friend is running a marathon vs a 10K. It recognizes the extra effort, helps motivate the people doing the charity work, and it adds to the fun and keeps the momentum moving forward.

4. Last, and most certainly least, the extra stuff you may get. For me personally, this is almost never a factor. I consider it a gift of appreciation and I accept it in that spirit.

[Merlin1958]

Since I've been flicking a lot of shit, I suppose I should mention how I actually see things. Here are my poorly worded (doing this on my phone late at night) reasons to pay overmarket:

1. It is for a worthwhile charity, so make a donation. Paying market price isn't truly donation, it's buying from a vendor you want to support. Both are cool, but they are not the same thing.

2. Support your friends' efforts to do a good thing. If Jerome or Explorer were going to run a race or do some other work for charity with a goal in mind, I'd donate with no expectation of any tangible return.

3. Donate even more in order to show your appreciation and support for some related extra effort they are putting in to meet their stated fundraising goal. For example, I tend to donate more if a friend is running a marathon vs a 10K. It recognizes the extra effort, helps motivate the people doing the charity work, and it adds to the fun and keeps the momentum moving forward.

4. Last, and most certainly least, the extra stuff you may get. For me personally, this is almost never a factor. I consider it a gift of appreciation and I accept it in that spirit.

Good points, all. Sorry I was too obtuse to see them initially. My bad.

[Patrick]

Not bad at all, Bill. Your comments came from a good place and were made with good intention.

[webstar1000]

What a fun read this thread was this AM for me. I thought Patrick was being serious! hahaha Cool guys!

[wolfehr]

Was the buyer a current member on the site? RF mentioned throwing in something nice if a member won and the purchase price was over $250, and the purchase price was $250.01. And as Merlin mentioned, the auction says "100% of the net proceeds of this auction go to The Haven Foundation." so it's possible the winner didn't mind over paying since the proceeds were going to charity. (shrug)

I can't disclose the winner.
There probably was some "good will" associated with the winning price, but only the bidders can say for sure.
Were the winner to be a member of the site, they likely found out about the auction from here, and will be anticipating something as a bonus.

I never let a buyer down.

It's good to know privacy is taken seriously! Just for the record, was intended as a hypothetical question

Kudos to the winner for donating to a good cause, and I'm sure they're in for a treat. I've heard rumors RF tends to over deliver

[Patrick]

What a fun read this thread was this AM for me. I thought Patrick was being serious! hahaha Cool guys!

I crack me up, so I'm glad to hear that someone was entertained besides myself.

[Theli]

^I had a good chuckle

[Patrick]

Knowing Patrick (I have never heard him say a mean thing about another person).....my assumption from his first post was that HE was the buyer.

Smart man (and thank you).

Glad to hear it, Theli.

Now where's my damned package already, Jerome? Sheesh.

[Randall Flagg]

Mailed today,
Here's your schwag:

[wolfehr]

That's some nice swag, and the COA is from the future!!!!

[zelig]

Love the COA.

[wolfehr]

Love the COA.

Honestly my favorite part of the package! I like the signed photo too.

[goheat]

Love the COA.

Honestly my favorite part of the package! I like the signed photo too.

Who said COA's have no value?

[Dano]

The sig placement is PRICELESS!!!

Dan

[Randall Flagg]

The sig placement is PRICELESS!!!

Dan

I did have to get back a bit at "Waldo".

[Merlin1958]

If I may, I would like one of those "COA's" for my, Austin, signed book, Jerome!!!! I'll even donate to the widget for it!!! $10 sound good????



Edit: In fact, maybe everyone that has a signed "Revival" should do the same????? $10 to the widget = a bonafide "COA"??????

[Ben Staad]

That is great. You should provide that COA for all of your auctions.

[Merlin1958]

That is great. You should provide that COA for all of your auctions.

That's a good idea, but I think that the fact that you can buy one for a $10 tax deductible donation is kinda "Poetic", no?

[Randall Flagg]

That is great. You should provide that COA for all of your auctions.

That's a good idea, but I think that the fact that you can buy one for a $10 tax deductible donation is kinda "Poetic", no?

You can't "buy" my COA. It only comes with a legitimate item that I have personally examined.

[Merlin1958]

That is great. You should provide that COA for all of your auctions.

That's a good idea, but I think that the fact that you can buy one for a $10 tax deductible donation is kinda "Poetic", no?

You can't "buy" my COA. It only comes with a legitimate item that I have personally examined.

LOL Okay, say I "vouch" for them? LOL

[Patrick]

Jerome, this is fucking awesome! I am dying! The photo and the COA are a collector's wet dream. Or maybe that's just me.