Raffle???

I was reading through and saw about a ParrotForums APP, Gift Exchange, and comments on how we can contribute to the forums as well.

Just to throw an idea out there, how about just a simple raffle???
1-2 brand new bird care products, toys, food, ect, ect, a month... (New so we dont have to worry about diseases or other health related problems) and those who want to participate can buy tickets to possibly win said prizes. A fraction of the money would cover the cost of the items, and the rest could go towards Forum upkeep, and possibly rescue organizations or so on.

I have not been on here long enough to know if this has been done before or not but I feel this would be a great idea. With how many people are on here, there is a chance that each person spending a few dollars (1-5) they could win 50 to 100 dollars worth of goods. With enough people participating, the income potential to help the forums and possible charities (or even help those in need on the forums) would be greatly improved.

I myself picked up junk cages, and re-purposed / re-conditioned them and given them away / sold at very low prices (just to cover my costs to fix it). Im talking full new hardware, powder-coating, re-weld spots if needed, virtually like a brand new cage. But I knew I was helping and that's what mattered.

Any thoughts?

Wendy - I know you have something to say I find you in all my posts

BirdBrains2233 said:

Wendy - I know you have something to say I find you in all my posts

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That must be that Wendy over there in the New York suburb of New Jersey.....

I am still recovering from opening my mouth and inserting the foot just recently, so I will sit this one out as gracefully as possible....and I will now make a swift and elegant exit. :09:

Well so far no comments, so this is either a REALLY bad idea.... or not many people are interested in general... /sigh I tired.

I do think it's a nice idea, but what with how the gift exchange went, I think most of us are just holding on out for a mod to chime in some more.

aaaaaaaaaand, I think people might not be interested because 'moneys tight' and THEY themselves have a large chance of not getting anything out of it?

That's my reasoning for avoiding large raffles anyway

Monkeybutt's got vet bills, so my 'donate to rescues/etc' is on hold.

mayden is right, we're a bit shy after getting shot down on the gift exchange. I think the forum is worried about things not working out and folks getting upset. (losing members). To be honest i doubt the powers at be would allow it. The mods don't make the rules.