I Need to do Something - A Jack Vasel Auction - CLOSED! - PLEASE CHECK FOR CONFIRMATION OF PAYMENTS
Cate
United States
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
No good deed goes unpunished.
Ring the bells that still can ring, Forget your perfect offering, There's a crack in everything, That's how the light gets in. - Leonard Cohen
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As things wind down, here are some updated stats as of 2/28/2011:
Total donations received so far look to be $38,985.96.
543 different payments were made so far out of 547.
From all the donors & winners of all items, there was 581 unique BGG members (including all 142 donations to item #16)
Great Job, Gamers!
Thanks to KAS for the stats.
Please join me in giving a nod of appreciation to our co-coordinators:
Neil Wehneman
United States
Grove City
Ohio
He was setting up an auction for the Vasels at the same time yesterday. I did not know he was doing that and just happen to scoop him. He has kindly consented to help out here. Thank you, Neil.
KAS
United States
Arlington
Virginia
Has agreed to arrange for non-game donations. He will help with other tasks as well. It was Kent who came up with the original idea for the BGG support drive. He has been an inspiration to me since I joined. Thank you, Kent.
Ryan Metzler
United States
Kenosha
Wisconsin
Are you pondering what I'm pondering Pinky?
I think so, Brain, but if we have nothing to fear but fear itself, why does Eleanor Roosevelt wear that spooky mask?
He invited entries from AEG, Mayday and Indie Boards and Cards. Thanks to him and the generous contributors.
RacNRoll Gaming
United States
Poughkeepsie
New York
He put a call out to some designers and artists to make donations to the auction. John Kovalic answered the call.
All of these gentlemen are great help. Please show them your appreciation with thumbs and kind words.
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I have been reading the news about Jack Vasel and I am heartsick. There is a thread that discusses the situation but I honestly don't know what to say. I only have thoughts, concern and prayers.
I will administrate this auction and give the Vasel family the money.
I wish I could do more - much more - but this is the most constructive thing I can think to do of at the moment.
Feel free to add your items to the list. I just added this list to RPGG and VGG.
Please bid generously.
This auction ends on Monday, February 7, 2011 at 9 pm - Central Time Zone.
To put an item in this auction:
1) Scroll up to the top of the geeklist (above the first actual game entry, below this header).
2) Click on the Add Item link
3) Select Board Game (or VideoGame or Designer or whatever) on the page that appears.
4) Enter the game name in the name field and select the appropriate game from the drop down list that appears.
5) Type in game condition and shipping information in the comments section and click on the Submit button.
When the auction ends:
I have received many questions on how to process a donated item when this auction ends. Here is what I can think of so far:
1) The thread will be announced as closed at 9 pm - Central Time Zone - on Monday, February 7, 2011
2) I will announce the winner for each item.
3) I will email each winner with instructions for payment.
4) Once payment is received, I will post that information on the item.
5) The generous person who donated the item and the recipient can then work out the shipping details. Please pay shipping costs to the person who donated the game/item.
6) I will then give all the money to Tom Vasel.
7) I will ask Tom Vasel to post a comment on this list confirming that he received all the money.
8) If this does not work or if I forgot something, please geekmail me. Thank you.
If you have any questions please contact me, not Tom Vasel. He announced that he is taking a rest.
Blott wrote: Please join in this BGG memorial.
Octavian wrote: Cate,
Can you add something big and noticeable to the header of the Vasel auction (and perhaps to the end comments as well) instructing people to NOT go through the Marketplace with the final transactions. We do not want to take our 3% commission on these. If they want to put it through BGG have them arrange it as a trade.
Thanks!
-MMM
Check out this Chunk of Awesome:
rvinyard wrote:
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1) Please pay using this address, vaselauction@wehneman.com, via PayPal. THIS PAYMENT IS ONLY FOR THE ITEM. Note: This is a PayPal account for Neil Wehneman, who is serving (pro bono) as the Vasels' lawyer for the purpose of gathering the money for this auction. Don't worry, ALL the funds will go directly to the Vasels!
2) When paying with PayPal, be sure to declare this a "gift" under personal payment. That way, Tom Vasel will not have to pay fees to PayPal.
3) Also, please pay for one item at a time. We know this seems inefficient but it will really help the five of us process the items correctly.
4) Put the item number and your BGG username is the subject heading of the email. This is VERY IMPORTANT! We have 500 items to process. Failure to do this will slow down confirming the payment and getting the item to you.
5) Your payment will be confirmed on a post on this geeklist item.
6) Once your payment is confirmed, send your mailing address to the donor of your item via geekmail. Shipping costs should be discussed and handled through the donor.
7) Please allow adequate time for us to process, manage, and reply to payments. We are handling a large amount of items, with a large amount of donors and a large amount of recipients. We will do our best to handle things in a timely manner.
8) If you have any questions, concerns or complaints, please geekmail them to Cate108.
Thank you for supporting the Vasel family. This gaming community is amazing.
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Board Game: Yomi
[Average Rating:7.61 Overall Rank:182]
Cate
United States
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
No good deed goes unpunished.
Ring the bells that still can ring, Forget your perfect offering, There's a crack in everything, That's how the light gets in. - Leonard Cohen
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This is the complete version. Some of the decks have been opened and played but it is still in excellent condition.
Free shipping in the USA. I will pay the first $10 elsewhere.
Minimum Bid: None. I am confident that it will be bid high in no time.
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Cate
United States
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
No good deed goes unpunished.
Ring the bells that still can ring, Forget your perfect offering, There's a crack in everything, That's how the light gets in. - Leonard Cohen
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Opened and played. In excellent condition.
Free shipping Worldwide.
Minimum Bid: None. I am confident that it will be bid high in no time.
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Cate
United States
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
No good deed goes unpunished.
Ring the bells that still can ring, Forget your perfect offering, There's a crack in everything, That's how the light gets in. - Leonard Cohen
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In excellent condition. The cards have been punched but the skeletons for the cards are included. Old I.C.E. catalog is included.
Free shipping in the USA. I will pay the first $10 elsewhere.
Minimum Bid: $100 (In this condition, it is selling for much more right here on BGG)
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Neil Wehneman
United States
Grove City
Ohio
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New in-shrink.
Shipping to the United States is free. International buyers pay actual cost to ship (less $10).
Opening bid is $35.
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Neil Wehneman
United States
Grove City
Ohio
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Asmodee edition in excellent condition. This copy has been played only a handful of times, and includes the Leap of Death.
Shipping to the United States is free. International buyers pay actual cost to ship (less $10).
Opening bid is $20.
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Nate Downs
United States
Granville
Ohio
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Used and complete. It isn't the greatest game, of course, but it is fun for families and out of print. Hopefully someone will step up and bid well.
I will ship in the US, so don't worry about that.
Please bid generously!
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Nate Downs
United States
Granville
Ohio
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Milton Bradley edition.
I will ship for free in the US.
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Board Game: Gloom
[Average Rating:6.29 Overall Rank:1191]
Neil Wehneman
United States
Grove City
Ohio
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Box has some minor wear, but cards are in great condition.
This is one of the later printings, so these cards do not have the initial print run's issues with text smearing.
Shipping is free to the United States. International buyers pay the actual cost to ship (less $5).
Opening bid is $15.
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Rick Baptist
United States
Redlands
California
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Here's a copy of Werewolf, one of Tom's favorites. Unplayed, shrink removed.
Free shipping to US, first $10 to elsewhere.
Best wishes to the Vasel family.
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Jason Farris
United States
Fair Oaks
California
There is a duck in every game. You may not see it, but it's there.
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English rules included. FFG import. New in shrink.
Shipping free in the US, and first 10.00 to Canada. I don't ship to other countries.
No opening bid, but you just might get dinged for 50.00 shipping (donated to Tom Vasel). If you try to low ball it. 
Edited to say, "No low balling here." 
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Gene
United States
Somerset
Massachusetts
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"Shoot Out"
A not too well known game by Reiner Knizia. A high noon duel for 2 players set in the old west.
Complete with rules, paper fold out board, dice, cards, tin to hold all the components, and wooden tokens used for ammo.
Free shipping in the USA. I will pay the first $10 elsewhere.
No Minimum Bid 
*Update with Photos*
Here's the pictures I took of the things that I will be including with the game.
A westerned theme metal case to hold all the components of the game(unless you choose to fold the board several times you'll have to store the board separately).
Along with some cowboy/robber playing cards(sleeved) that I just finished making.
Also I was able to find the original magazine that Shoot Out was issued in. So I'll include that as well.
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Andrew L.
United States
Topeka
Kansas
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This is in Very Good Condition. Played once, and includes Deluxe versions of player aids that can be found in the Photo Section. Also includes an extra copy of Map 12. Box lid has a slight amount of dishing, and one corner is split.
I will also include the three Plano mini-tackle box things that I have been using to store the counters.
Starting Bid: $10
Will cover shipping in the US. International Pays Actual Shipping, and I can provide quotes if necessary.
Please be generous...
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Christine Bentz
United States
Lemon Grove
California
He he he! Happy face!
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New ...(actually on pre-order!).
Free shipping in U.S.
International, I will pay the first $10.
I will include the Giant Squid along with it!!
Edit: Inspired by Paul's pledge ...I will also donate an additional $25 on top of the winning bid!
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Jerri Mullis
United States
Aurora
Colorado
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Brand new 1972 vintage game and a lot of fun. We will cover shipping in the U.S.
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Jerri Mullis
United States
Aurora
Colorado
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2nd copy Brand new 1972 vintage game and a lot of fun. We will cover shipping in the U.S.
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KAS
United States
Arlington
Virginia
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Please read: this entry is not for the game Generosity.
Instead I am offering 200 entries for a raffle of a game of your choice (up to $60 MSRP). All funds raised through the entries will be sent to Tom plus I will send him an additional $0.50 for each person who enters the raffle (up to $100 total if 200 people enter the raffle).
The Details:
Starting as of this post and ending upon the earlier of (a) 200 donations or (b) when Cate ends the auction, if you:
(1) send an amount of $5 or more to geekpayment@gmail.com using PayPal (please list your BGG username on the payment) and
(2) add a comment to this item with the words "I donated for Jack" in the post:
then you will (a) be added to a raffle for a game (with free shipping) that may (or may not) be on your wishlist/wantlist - (up to $60 MSRP - I will contact the winner to see what I am able to get for them)
and (b) be adding $0.50 to my donation to Tom (up to $100 total if 200 people enter the raffle).
One entry per person. All funds received (100%) will be sent via PayPal to Tom who I will ask to confirm payment here upon completion. Void where prohibited. Send me a geekmail with any questions.
AS OF 2/7/11 (9:30pm est):
$1,000.00 donated by an anonymous non-BGG member!!!
$2,170.00 donated by BGG members
$ 71.00 in my bonus donation (142 donations)
Total raised: $3,241.00
And the winner is: #56
Brian Peace
United States
Marietta
Georgia
"If you woke up breathing, congratulations! You have another chance."
"I'm not screwed. I'm beyond screwed. Screwed is sitting across the room, waving at me, and saying, 'Hi! Glad I'm not you!'"
I will contact him and post the game he selected.
Once again, I want to thank all of the participants: donors, bidders and everyone else who helped out. This was a truly amazing event that is a great reflection of what can happen when the BGG community comes together.
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Dan S
United States
Menomonee Falls
Wisconsin
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Stratomax second edition. Played once, great condition. I will cover all shipping in the US or the first $10 anywhere else.
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Tyler S
United States
Raleigh
North Carolina
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New in shrink.
I'll cover shipping.
Opening bid: $20.
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Jeremy Shelton
United States
Beaumont
Texas
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I received this in trade and it just doesn't get to the table because I have too many other games. I can't think of a better cause to contribute to.
The game is in excellent condition and needs a good home.
I offer free shipping via Parcel Post mail in the continental U.S.A. Otherwise I can offer $10 towards shipping to anywhere else in the world.
No minimum bid.
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Board Game: Pit
[Average Rating:6.42 Overall Rank:911]
Jeremy Shelton
United States
Beaumont
Texas
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I thrifted this copy of Pit. It is the edition shown here which comes in the metal tin box and includes the bell, although no instructions. Those I'm sure can be obtained via BGG. The cards have just a small amount of wear, but are still in very good condition. The tin and bell are in excellent condition.
I will cover Parcel Post shipping in the continental U.S.
I will put $10 towards shipping anywhere else in the world.
No minimum bid.
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Nick
United States
Denver
Colorado
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3 game lot.
Zombies!!! (second edition)
Saga
Atlanteon
All English editions in very good condition. I've never played these myself and it looks like the previous owner played them rarely and some of them even less than rarely.
Free shipping to the continental US and first $12 elsewhere.
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Paul Urfi
United States
Kennesaw
Georgia
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In good condition, complete. I'll ship anywhere in the US and throw in an additional $25 donation on top of the winning bid.
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Eric Summerer
United States
Hamden
Connecticut
Will talk for food!
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This copy is open and punched, but for the life of me I don't believe it's been played. Minor shelf wear, simply because it's been on my shelf for a while.
I'll pay shipping anywhere in the US, and pay the first $10 for international.
Please give this gem a good home.
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Geekway to the West was Vastly Entertaining.
United States
University City
MO
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This is a used version of this fine game designed by Reiner Knizia and Klaus-Jürgen Wrede. It is complete, although one bottom corner is a little crunched & there is some shelf-wear on the box. This is a lovely two-player game, with absolutely gorgeous tiles & bits. I hope it goes to a loving home.
Free shipping within the US, and I can only ship within the US.
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Mike McDrunk
United States
Austin
Texas
Even a man who is pure in heart and says his prayers by night may become a wolf when the wolfbane blooms and the autumn moon is bright.
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Edit: Whoever wins this will now receive Eight glasses!
A good number of people have mentioned that they'd like a set of my glasses, well here's your chance to get a set and support a great cause.
Four etched Elder Sign Pint Glasses made by me (or if you prefer, Yellow Sign Pint Glasses, or a mix of the two).
The pint glasses are of heat-treated glass so they're a bit tougher than regular glass although I wouldn't recommend dropping them.
Only two sets have ever been created, one belongs to Sol and the other by UndeadViking.
A third set is being offered for the January Games for Geekgold.
I will cover shipping in the US and I'll cover half of shipping for the rest of the world... or you can pay shipping and I'll donate it back to Tom and Jack.
not guaranteed to actually protect you from the Mythos...
[altname]Arkham Horror Elder Sign Pint Glasses[/altname]
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