Forget this Raffle idea
#21
I've just never been one to take anything. Maybe it's my pride... I like to think it's how I was raised... but I don't want to get something for nothing. I want to earn it.
I just want to be fair about this. Because of the hurricane and my current situation, it's just not meant to be that I own a car right now that costs me hundreds of dollars a month in the car note and insurance alone. Not to mention this rather expensive "mod" bug I got and can't find a cure for. Right now, it's best that I put the money and time into building a house for my family. And that's just how it has to be. One day, once the house is built and things get back to normal, I'll buy my car back from whoever wins it if we do the raffle afterall. That is, if they want to sell it. But, no way would I buy it back for a dollar. Whoever won it better keep it, take care of it and drive the heck out of it like I do.
I just want to be fair about this. Because of the hurricane and my current situation, it's just not meant to be that I own a car right now that costs me hundreds of dollars a month in the car note and insurance alone. Not to mention this rather expensive "mod" bug I got and can't find a cure for. Right now, it's best that I put the money and time into building a house for my family. And that's just how it has to be. One day, once the house is built and things get back to normal, I'll buy my car back from whoever wins it if we do the raffle afterall. That is, if they want to sell it. But, no way would I buy it back for a dollar. Whoever won it better keep it, take care of it and drive the heck out of it like I do.
#23
I'm with FireDragon and Surfn, raffle the car off and those that want to help Ian and win can donate it back for a $1.
It is up to the individual that way and those that enter the raffle have the same chance. It is Russian roulette on whether or not Ian gets a car sold back to him for $1 but it does do what the original intent of the raffle was, auction off the car to those willing to buy a ticket.
It is up to the individual that way and those that enter the raffle have the same chance. It is Russian roulette on whether or not Ian gets a car sold back to him for $1 but it does do what the original intent of the raffle was, auction off the car to those willing to buy a ticket.
#24
Originally posted by SurfnSoCal@October 13, 2005, 11:15 AM
I'll do a raffle....but if I win...expect me to not take delivery.
I'll do a raffle....but if I win...expect me to not take delivery.
#25
I'm in with whatever way you decide. I had also thought of just collecting the money and just paying off the car, or if winning sell it back for a buck or refuse to make the trip to get it.
For those who think there are better causes, give to them, no ones stopping you. I have already given close to $1K split among several charities. That would have paid for the hood I want. This is a little something extra, like getting a lottery ticket only I am choosing that Ian wins.
For those who think there are better causes, give to them, no ones stopping you. I have already given close to $1K split among several charities. That would have paid for the hood I want. This is a little something extra, like getting a lottery ticket only I am choosing that Ian wins.
#26
Originally posted by rrobello@October 13, 2005, 10:35 AM
how would you feel about making the price of the tickets a "minimum donation" so say you go with $30 then its at least a $30 donation to buy a ticket and if someone wants to give more then let them, this way you might be able to reach the total with even less people, who knows just an idea.
how would you feel about making the price of the tickets a "minimum donation" so say you go with $30 then its at least a $30 donation to buy a ticket and if someone wants to give more then let them, this way you might be able to reach the total with even less people, who knows just an idea.
#27
Oh, don't worry... they have auto transport services for the person who won the car and refused to pick it up.
As far as buying it back for a dollar, not going to happen. If you want me to have it back... hold onto it until I can afford to buy it back from you for what it's worth.
As far as buying it back for a dollar, not going to happen. If you want me to have it back... hold onto it until I can afford to buy it back from you for what it's worth.
#29
Originally posted by azoufan@October 13, 2005, 11:34 AM
Let's do this already, I want that car!!!
Sean
Let's do this already, I want that car!!!
Sean
#31
Originally posted by mustangspeeder@October 13, 2005, 12:08 PM
Just a heads up....you'll probably have to pay taxes on the money you receive from the raffle. It will have to be reported as income.
Just a heads up....you'll probably have to pay taxes on the money you receive from the raffle. It will have to be reported as income.
#32
I'd gladly buy a couple $30 raffle tickets. If I won, I would give the car to my best friend who is in a little financial hole so he could sell his car and get out of debt. I also know the car will be taken care of, and he would probably be willing to sell it back in the future if that situation arose.
#33
What about this idea?
Individual agent holds raffle in state where it is allowed. Winning ticket for 05 mustang. 40K in tickets sold. Agent purchases 05 mustang from Ian. Red Cross or other agency receives 10K. That should get by any legal issues I would think.
The raffle will then benefit a charity. The car will sell for full price no hassles. Someone will get an awesome ride cheap.
Individual agent holds raffle in state where it is allowed. Winning ticket for 05 mustang. 40K in tickets sold. Agent purchases 05 mustang from Ian. Red Cross or other agency receives 10K. That should get by any legal issues I would think.
The raffle will then benefit a charity. The car will sell for full price no hassles. Someone will get an awesome ride cheap.
#35
Originally posted by ctbaker@October 13, 2005, 2:46 PM
I want to buy a 2008 Mustang. Is there any chance that you would all want to chip in and help me raise the funds?
I want to buy a 2008 Mustang. Is there any chance that you would all want to chip in and help me raise the funds?
#36
Originally posted by ctbaker@October 13, 2005, 12:46 PM
I want to buy a 2008 Mustang. Is there any chance that you would all want to chip in and help me raise the funds?
I want to buy a 2008 Mustang. Is there any chance that you would all want to chip in and help me raise the funds?
That statement has NOOB written all over it.
You obviously dont realize who your talking to here.
Acadian is one of the pioneers of S197 modification!
Respect him or go elsewhere!
#37
Cobra Member
Originally posted by S197 GT@October 13, 2005, 4:31 PM
:nono:
That statement has NOOB written all over it.
You obviously dont realize who your talking to here.
Acadian is one of the pioneers of S197 modification!
Respect him or go elsewhere!
:nono:
That statement has NOOB written all over it.
You obviously dont realize who your talking to here.
Acadian is one of the pioneers of S197 modification!
Respect him or go elsewhere!
#38
Originally posted by MaverickMLFD371@October 13, 2005, 9:22 AM
I'll chip in 40-50 to help out! Rather put the money away to good cause rather than spend it on the ever growing prices on gas.
I'll chip in 40-50 to help out! Rather put the money away to good cause rather than spend it on the ever growing prices on gas.
theres nothing we can do
#39
You guys crack me up.
When you all get done patting yourselves on the back for what great humanitarians you all let me know. I love seeing comments about how you rather help someone keep their 3rd car that they might lose while building their dream home than help someone who just lost their home. Just makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside don't it.
When you all get done patting yourselves on the back for what great humanitarians you all let me know. I love seeing comments about how you rather help someone keep their 3rd car that they might lose while building their dream home than help someone who just lost their home. Just makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside don't it.
#40
Originally posted by S197 GT@October 13, 2005, 3:31 PM
:nono:
That statement has NOOB written all over it.
You obviously dont realize who your talking to here.
Acadian is one of the pioneers of S197 modification!
Respect him or go elsewhere!
:nono:
That statement has NOOB written all over it.
You obviously dont realize who your talking to here.
Acadian is one of the pioneers of S197 modification!
Respect him or go elsewhere!
Forget that, it's his Avatar that has NOOB written all over it. That thing is just an abomination to all that is good and pure in the automotive universe. It looks like a CRX and a rather large John Deere lawn tractor did what nature says they shouldn't be doin'.If he really likes that car then don't be too hard on him, God has punished him enough already.