getstuck.com

The winner of this auction receives a $25 credit to getstuck.com. 

Laptop Case

The winner of this auction receives a laptop case from Petunia Pickle Bottom.

http://www.petunia.com/

Value: $52

Ruth's Chris Gift Certificate

The winner of this auction receives a $75 gift certificate to Ruth's Chris Steakhouse.

Theater Tickets

This auction is for a set of two tickets to the Triad Stage performance of Snow Queen. 
Value: $80

Tieks

This is for a $100 gift certificate to Tieks Boutiek. 

Oil Change

The winner of this posting receives one oil change at Abondolo Automotive.

Value: $30

Photographer: Mini Session

This auction is for a mini session with professional photographer.  Julie Holt Photography

Mini session includes 30 minutes of session time with photographer and disc with 8-10 edited images with print rights. Location of session in Burlington, Mebane, Graham, or Gibsonville.

Professional Piano Performance

This is a service item.  Winner is entitled to one piano performance in the Greensboro area from professional musician Susan Young.

Examples:
Wedding Music
Cocktail Party Music
Reception Music
Holiday Event/Party Music

Value $200

Bidding 101

You can practice bidding here!

This is how it works:

You do NOT have to sign up for anything.  You DO have to enter your email so that we can contact you if you win an item.  Your email will NOT be visible to anyone else and we will NOT send you any junk mail...promise!  

1) Browse around the item categories on the right hand sidebar.
2) When you find something you would like to bid on, open up the listing by clicking on the post title.
3) Scroll down and click on "comments".
4) Click on "Leave a message" and enter your bid.
5) This part is super-important...do NOT log in with twitter, facebook, etc.  Just.don't.do.it!
6) Use the box to the right of those things listed in #6...where it says "Pick a Name"....this is the box you want to use!!! Put your name in there (first name will do).
7) After you enter your name, it will expand and you will enter your email below where it says "Email".  You MUST enter your email or we won't be able to contact you if you win.  Remember...this part is private info and won't be public.
8) Once you've typed in your bid, your name, and your email...click the arrow to post...and voila!

Here is a handy-dandy screen shot to help guide you...

Fashion Consultation

Fashion Consultation including Shampoo and Blow dry from LiveLife Consultants:

Stylist and image consultant with almost 20 years in twenty years in fashion and image consulting business.  Client will receive a hair and image analysis including a shampoo and blow dry service.

Value: $60

 

How does this work??

Welcome to the first Auction for H.O.P.E.!!!  

The auction will officially kick off on October 26th and run through November 2nd. Here's how it's going to go down:

• General Donations: If you would like to donate with/without participating in the auction, please consider using the paypal button on the right sidebar or sending check/cash to the address listed under the "contact" tab.  Thank you so much for your generous donation!

• Listings: Each item will have its own listing post. 

• Categories: There will be a clickable list of categories on the right sidebar.  When you click on a link, it will take you to all the sub-items in that category. Listings: Each item will have its own listing post.

• Bidding: 1) you may bid on an item by commenting on the individual listing post.  A tutorial for how to bid can be found here.  Please practice if you'd like!  You must have a valid email address in order for a bid to go through.  This will be the email address that we use to contact you if you should win an item.  This next part is both tricky and important: DO NOT log in with twitter, facebook, etc.  Instead, use "Pick a Name" and follow the directions to enter your email address.  2) Scroll up/down to make sure you are submitting the highest bid.

• Winning: The best part! The auction bidding will officially close at 10:00 PM on Saturday, November 2nd.  Your post will have an official time stamp on it.

• Payment: if you win an item, payment will be made as a direct donation to Raindrop Memories.  Winners will receive email notification.  You must remit payment for your items within 72 hours of the email being sent.  You will receive online payment instructions within the email.  If your payment is not received within this specified time, the item will be offered to the next highest bidder. 

  •   Shipping: Shipping cost is specified under each specific item/service. 

     

  Terms and conditions can be found here. 

   

  Questions/Problems?  Please contact us here: elizabeth@raindropmemories.org

   

  Happy Shopping!!!!