Raffle starts TONIGHT, 8:00 PM EST!!

[LEHR]

Glad I popped in to see this. I'll be in for a few chances for sure.

Two questions:

•What if say 270 chances are sold? Would each $20 entry get three numbers (270x3=810) with the remaining numbers (811 & up) deleated?

•Also, what if 250 chances are not sold? Will there still be a smaller painting done, say 9" x12", or will everyone's money be refunded?

[GKreindler]

Paul, I'll let Bill handle those questions. Though I think that if the 250 number isn't reached, the event won't go through. And since no money is to be exchanged until the number is reached, no refunds would be necessary.

Mark, agreed - a great image. It would definitely have to be larger than 16" x 20", though. With a full body, people in the dugout and some of those stands, it would have to be at the minimum around 20" x 28". 24" x 34" would probably be pretty perfect.

[RichardSimon]

Greg - would you do this?

[billyb]

Paul,
Sorry for the late response. Had a busy day today.
Graig is right, we want everyone to hold onto their payment, until the 250 number is reached. I do not think there will be any problem.
You are right about the 270 entries, everyone would get three chances, then any number higher then 810, would be void. But we will stop at 250, if the sales are slow when the 250 is attained.
If there still is a strong interest when we reach that 250 number, then we will let it go. So if we go past 250, it will be much higher then the 270.
I WANT TO SAY THIS, THAT IF WE DO GO PAST THE 250 NUMBER, A HARD DATE AND TIME WILL BE SET, IMMEDIATELY, PROBABLY A WEEK AT THE MOST, SO THIS WILL NOT DRAG ON.
At $30 per entry, we had a hard time trying to reach 250 entries. But at $20, we should have no problems, with the interest already shown, should get us past the 250 entries, and fairly fast.
Because of the open back end for entries sold, I cannot issue all your numbers, immediately, as before. I do not know what the final number is going to be, and that final number is what will determine the numbers for each entry. So it is kinda exciting this way, because you do not know for sure, what your numbers are going to be until the last entry is sold. Just the first number I issue will remain the same.

Paul, thank for the questions, and your response. Good luck.

Bill

[billyb]

Richard
What a great photo. If we sell some 300 or so entries, there might be a chance that could be done, but Graig would have to answer that one. If not, If we sell 300 for $6000, just a small additional amount may be enough to get er done.
I really like that.

Bill

[RichardSimon]

Originally Posted by billyb

Richard
What a great photo. If we sell some 300 or so entries, there might be a chance that could be done, but Graig would have to answer that one. If not, If we sell 300 for $6000, just a small additional amount may be enough to get er done.
I really like that.

Bill

Bill,
That is a Tuck postcard that I own. Just one of my thoughts about this drawing. Probably would wind up choosing sports but just wanted to check this out with Graig.

[GKreindler]

Hey Richard,

Though it's a pretty cool image, I don't know if I'd be excited enough about the piece to do it justice. I'd most likely prefer to stick to something more...er...sporty.

[thecatspajamas]

Originally Posted by LEHR

Glad I popped in to see this. I'll be in for a few chances for sure.

Two questions:

•What if say 270 chances are sold? Would each $20 entry get three numbers (270x3=810) with the remaining numbers (811 & up) deleated?

•Also, what if 250 chances are not sold? Will there still be a smaller painting done, say 9" x12", or will everyone's money be refunded?

Paul,
On the first question, we will try to get it as close as possible to an even division of 1000 to minimize the number of unclaimed numbers (ie 250, 333, 500), but yes, if 270 entries are sold, numbers 811 through 999 and 000 would all be voided. With that many voided entries, the likelihood of having to select multiple games to find a winner goes up, but it still works out even if it takes multiple games.

If the total doesn't reach 250, as Graig said, the event doesn't happen, no money is sent, Graig continues working on other commission work that actually pays the bills, and the rest of us go home for a good cry.

[LEHR]

Bill & Lance,

Thanks for the response, sounds good!

[irishdenny]

Gentleman,
I didn't see this Question cover'd, So I'll take the Chance... And Be "That Guy!"

Is there an initial Limit to How Many Entries a member can Purchase when the Gate Open's?
As fir me, I would Like to Purchase 5 RiGHT Out of the Gate!
Is THiS OKay?

As Always my Friends...

[irishdenny]

And ta Answer Billy's question(Hey there Billy! )
I'm a Matty Guy!
So I will be Lookin fir something Unique in Christy's Realm
fir Mr. Kreindler to work His Magic on...

Somethin the New York Papers will Rave About!!!

[billyb]

Aye Denny,
Av you been pinching the bottle agin, and to think, not even an offer of a taste to yours truly??

[irishdenny]

Yeeaaahhhh Billy,
I havn't had a bit ta Drink since 1986...
The Only ding dat I drink now a days
Dats Strong enough ta knock ya back a bit
Is Sum New Orleans Cold Brew'd Coffee!!!

And dat $hit is Strong

So does dis mean I can Buy 5 Chances RiGHT Out of the Gate?
Just checkin ta see if the "Aye" is Confirmation!?

Other Good Folk of the Net54 MiGHT Not Get it!