RZ Donation Information

[Old Red Guard]

If Boss or GIK will draw the name of a poster who contributes ten bucks or more by my birthday on March 18th - I will send that poster a sheet of 1950s original Topps Reds Cards in good or better condition in an acetate collector's page. Sorry - no Robinson rookie but there are some neat doubles I own that I will contribute. The book value for the cards will be north of 20 bucks.

Enjoy your day!

[Rojo]

Sign me up. I just need an address.

[Bob Borkowski]

A generous offer, ORG.

Thank you! :)

[TeamMorris]

I'm sure I could dig and find a few of Team Griffey's out grown Reds clothes to donate for a drawing or two. Please let me know if we plan to go this way again. I really enjoyed it last time. It was fun to see what people could dig up to donate and at the end, who won what.:thumbup:

[TeamCasey]

I'm not much of a collector of anything ..... except my new fondness for DVDs and perhaps fishing lures ....LOL.

I do appreciate these donations that folks are coughing up for raffles. Makes it fun!

I still want one of the really goofy, reversible, floral, floppy Reds hats. Anyone got one? C'mon ..... I have to be the only nutty person in the universe that actually wear it in public.

I wish I had some cool Reds stuff to pony up.

TeamMorris,
Do I own anything that folks might be interested in? I'll have to look in my jewelry box. I may have some pins.

[creek14]

Originally posted by TeamCasey
!
I still want one of the really goofy, reversible, floral, floppy Reds hats. Anyone got one? C'mon ..... I have to be the only nutty person in the universe that actually wear it in public.


We might be able to strike a deal...

[MWM]

Send me a PM letting me know how to donate.

Is this considered a charitable contribution for tax purposes? :evilgrin:

[bthomasiscool]

Even though im a newer member....im definately willing to donate....if i could get a p.m. or post or something to let me know where to send it too

[GradyHatton]

Originally posted by TeamCasey

I still want one of the really goofy, reversible, floral, floppy Reds hats. Anyone got one? C'mon ..... I have to be the only nutty person in the universe that actually wear it in public.


I just happen to own one of said hats. Donated by Creek and won by ole Grady in the previous campaign. I'd be proud to pass it along to a new winner. Just let me know ( Boss or GIK ) where to route floral floppy to next "nutty person". ;) :D ;)

GOOD LUCK to you TC. :rockon:

[TeamCasey]

:thumbup:Cool!

If I win one of these, my buds can say: :withstup:

(Not that they don't already mumble that quietly.) ;)

[alloverjr]

Well, not all of us mumble that quietly. ;)

[Reds1]

Sign me up to donate some current Reds baseball cards of Larkin, Kearns, Dunn, Casey, and perhaps a Griffey or two. Send me an email at readavid@sigecom.net. thanks

[Edskin]

What's the address gang? Just email me or send me a PM or something and the check will be in the mail.

[wolfboy]

I'm a little slim on cash, but I'd be more than willing to donate some reds items. PM me with an address, and I'll gladly put some stuff together.

[Johnny Vander m]

PM me or email me at utredsfan@yahoo.com so I can send a donation. thanks

[GIK]

*****CURRENT TOTAL: $1021.81*****

:beerme:


As most of you all know, Boss and I have moved RedsZone to a private server. If anyone would like to help support us with the associated costs to run the site, we would be greatly appreciative. In total, RedsZone needs $1005 ($960 hosting, $45 renewal of domain and forum software) yearly.

You can use PayPal to donate directly online or, more traditionally, by sending a check/money order.

PayPal:

Visit http://www.paypal.com to instantly make your donation. My ID is: gik216@redszone.com

Check/M.O.:

Send a PM (Private Message) or E-mail (gik216@redszone.com) to me and I will reply with my home address.

If you have any other questions, please ask! :thumbup:

Thanks.
-GIK

[RollyInRaleigh]

Should we make checks payable to Redszone or to you individually? Let me know and it will go out tomorrow.:thumbup:

[GIK]

Since RedsZone is not a business, please make them out to me personally. Thanks!

-Matt
:)

[RollyInRaleigh]

:thumbup: Thanks!

[GAC]

I just used PayPal. Let me know if you don't get it, or have any problems GIK.

Thanks again for all that you guys do! :thumbup:

[GriffeyFan]

I just used paypal as well. For people who haven't used it before, it's pretty quick and painless (much less work than writing and sending a check).

[y2kz3]

Just used PayPal. Thanks for keeping this informative site alive and upgrading for all of us.

[919191]

I used Paypal. Let me know if there are any problems.

[GIK]

Originally posted by GAC
I just used PayPal. Let me know if you don't get it, or have any problems GIK.

Thanks again for all that you guys do! :thumbup:

Yours hasn't posted yet, GAC. Must be a Republican problem. :p

:D

I'll keep you posted. :thumbup:

[Marty and Joe]

Sent by PayPal also.

Thanks for everything.

Keep up the good work. :beerme:

[Raisor]

GIK,

You need one of those signs in your front yard that tells everyone what the goal is, and how much more you need.
Then every day, you can go outside and color in another block.

Just like the Shriners!

:D

[GAC]

Originally posted by GIK
Yours hasn't posted yet, GAC. Must be a Republican problem. :p

:D

I'll keep you posted. :thumbup:

No...it'll probably be a day or two late while the Dem's take out all the taxes from it...and then send you a bill! :lol:

[GIK]

Originally posted by Raisor
GIK,

You need one of those signs in your front yard that tells everyone what the goal is, and how much more you need.
Then every day, you can go outside and color in another block.

Just like the Shriners!

:D


Good idea. I'll update the original post here in this thread with our current status.

[Reds1]

I'm sending in 10 bucks for a shot at the 50s cards, but I'm also sending in some good Reds baseball cards of Dunn, Kearns, et. al for donations and future contests of the zone. Good ideas. thanks

[TeamMorris]

It will probably be a week or two before I can get some money in my PayPal account but plan to send some as soon as it's there.. Will we be able to send donations at anytime thru out the year to this Pa Pal address? You should leave the sticky up at all times with the account balance so we will all know when it's getting low.
Any word on a drawing for items that zoners are willing to donate?
:thumbup: to the new site! Much faster! Great work!

[Raisor]

Originally posted by GIK
Good idea. I'll update the original post here in this thread with our current status.

Heck with that! We want pictures of the big sign in the front yard!

:)

[GIK]

Originally posted by TeamMorris
Will we be able to send donations at anytime thru out the year to this Pa Pal address?

Yes.


Originally posted by TeamMorris
Any word on a drawing for items that zoners are willing to donate?

http://www.redszone.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=7942

:thumbup:

[Raisor]

I've got an idea!

How about for people donating 500 bucks or more, they get a Forum named after them!

Fox presents REDSZONE PICTURES!

Drew's Archives!

And so on..

[KYRedsFan]

How bout the KYRedsFan picture forum? :mooner:

Think about the possibilities. :o

[TeamMorris]

Ok...Here is what I dug up...I will donate a real cute size 18 months, 2 piece reds outfit. One catch...neither TB or TC can win it;)! Just let me know who the winner is and I will be happy to send it.

[Chip R]

Originally posted by GIK
*****CURRENT TOTAL: $205.75*****
Who gave $.75? :eek: My guess is GAC was gonna send $75.00 but sent $.75 instead. :lol:

[37red]

sounds like a republican

[MikeS21]

sounds like a republican

No, actually it has to be a Democrat. The original donation was $3, but they withheld $1.25 in taxes! :D

[GAC]

Originally posted by Chip R
Who gave $.75? :eek: My guess is GAC was gonna send $75.00 but sent $.75 instead. :lol:

I'm gonna give you my 2 cents worth here in a minute http://community.the-underdogs.org/smiley/moon.gif

That's what was left after Gov. Taft took the tax out :mad:

He heard about our little clique, and how we were good at raising money, so he, by executive order, has instituted a "Redszone" tax http://community.the-underdogs.org/smiley/misc/icon_deal.gif

I also got a nasty letter from Daschle wanting to know how long I have been a member of the communist website called Redszone comrade?

So I guess I got that going for me!

[15fan]

http://www.yaomingmania.com/yao_ming_closeup.jpg

Can I write a check?

[GIK]

Yo.

:thumbup:

[Raisor]

Originally posted by GIK
Yo.

:thumbup:

http://www.aristotle.net/~cgsports/yogi.gif

Yogi!

PSR

[Steve4192]

Originally posted by GIK
Yo.

Yao.

[TheBurn]

GIK-
When doing the PayPal thing there's a "Type" option, should we use "service, goods, or quasi-cash"? Or does it even matter?

[GIK]

I'm not sure if it matters but I think the 'quasi-cash' option can charge you more (not sure). I'd suggest using one of the other two.

:)

[TheBurn]

GIK-
Check this out...this is what I got when I tried to do this just now:

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Because we are currently experiencing heavy traffic to our site, we were unable to complete your request. Try clicking the 'Refresh' button on your browser. If you are still unable to access the site, please try again later.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience.

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What do you suggest? Should I just send you a check instead?
:confused: :thumbdn:

[GIK]

PayPal is probably having server issues. You could either try again later through them or send me a check directly. Either way works for me. :) Shoot me a PM for my address if you'd like to go that route...

[TheBurn]

Thanks GIK....
I've tried a few more times but no luck. Please let me know if for some reason the payments did go through. Could be that I ended up donating a bunch of times !!! :p
If not I'll send you a check. Give it a day or so.
Thanks again!

[y2kz3]

Here's a PayPal message I got today for my payment two days ago.
__________________________________________________
"Two days ago you sent a payment to gik216@redzone.com. This
payment is still unclaimed. Often, unclaimed payments are a result of a payment being sent to a misspelled or otherwise incorrect email address. Please double-check to make sure you sent your payment to the intended recipient's correct email address.

One common cause of unclaimed payments is that the intended recipient has two duplicate email addresses, but only one version of it has been registered to their PayPal account."
__________________________________________________
I'm not sure what is happening, but I used gik216@redzone.com, is that correct?

[IslandRed]

It's gik216@redszone.com (note the "s" you missed).

BTW, someone else asked about the Paypal type, it should probably be done as a "Service," for what little it matters.

[y2kz3]

I was able to cancel and resend to include the "s". NOW you have mail ! Money well spent!

PayPal is really easy, so that delay was my error. PayPal is probably the most convenient way to move money quickly.

[SirFelixCat]

Glad to have helped....I added my donation. Thanks fellas!:beerme:

[GIK]

Just about half way to our goal. Thanks, everyone!

:beerme:

[TeamMorris]

Has anyone else been able to dig up some fun stuff for the March 18th drawing?

[NYMoose]

Just did the Paypal thing

[BigDog]

Done,
Money well spent!
Don't know what I'd do without this place! :)

[Bob Borkowski]

Hey, I see we're over the $522.00 mark.

That's pretty good but we still have a 'fur piece' to go (as we Hoosiers are prone to say). :p

[TeamCasey]

Originally posted by Bob Borkowski
Hey, I see we're over the $522.00 mark.

That's pretty good but we still have a 'fur piece' to go (as we Hoosiers are prone to say). :p

Where are you viewing our status?

[Bob Borkowski]

Look on page 1 of this thread, about 15 or 16 posts down. (by GIK) :cool:

[Reds1]

I'm a Hoosier and I don't say 'fur piece' :D :D

[RollyInRaleigh]

That's OK, Bob, I'm a West Virginian and I've been know to say "a fur piece" from time to time.;)

[GAC]

"fur piece" can have many differnet interpretations! :evilgrin:

[Reds1]

Originally posted by GAC
"fur piece" can have many differnet interpretations! :evilgrin:


aaaahhhhaaa. Maybe Hoosiers do you those words! :eek:

[GIK]

We're now past $750!!!

3/4 there for this year...thx everyone!

:)

[Spring~Fields]

"fur piece" can have many differnet interpretations!

And just what might those be Greg, care to elaborate? Curious minds want to know..............:evilgrin: Speak up or forever hold your piece, I say.............:lol:

[Spring~Fields]

Dear Mr.GIK,

Congratulations on your recent successful campaign.

"We're now past $750!!!"

Signed,


Your District IRS Agent

A division of your money is a truly a benefit to us all ....:lol:

[GIK]

Shhhhhh!

:thumbdn:




:lol:

[Spring~Fields]

:evilgrin: welcome to the dark side GIK oops er um, I mean the gray area.... :lol:

[Spring~Fields]

Shhhhhh! :(


Ok, ok, the truth is..........

GIK is a great guy and has brought us some super moments on this forum.............you grey beards...wake up and smell the roses.........PayPal is secure and easy to use.

[GIK]

1st mo. of hosting PAID!

:beerme:

Thanks to all who have donated. :thumbup:

We're *almost* to our goal!

[15fan]

Yo - GIK -

In the running total on pg 1, it sez we're down to $200+ when we had upwards of $700. Is that correct after paying 1 month of hosting?

You know me - I'm easily confused.... :confused:

[GIK]

pg. 1 should say we have raised ~$760

[TheBurn]

OK GIK...
Just got back from 10 days in Colorado. I didn't even try to get online while there so I wasn't sure if my earlier attempts went through. Just sentcha' the paypal thing again. You should be able to bank it now.
Thanks again for a job well done! :rockon:

[Bob Borkowski]

Either our boy GIK is out of town or our total may have topped out at $759.

[GIK]

still here...just received a check for $20 yesterday...so, just under $800...

[GIK]

Originally posted by GIK
*****CURRENT TOTAL: $940.51*****

:beerme:


Almost there! :thumbup:

[remdog]

Who sent in the 51 cents? :roll:

There's an old joke in there but, since it is 'old', I'll spare all the readers here. ;)

Rem

[Chip R]

Originally posted by remdog
Who sent in the 51 cents? :roll:

There's an old joke in there but, since it is 'old', I'll spare all the readers here. ;)

Rem
We think GAC was going to send in $51 but sent in $.51 instead. ;)

[TeamCasey]

Originally posted by Chip R
We think GAC was going to send in $51 but sent in $.51 instead. ;)

ROTFLMAO!

[remdog]

LMAO also, Chip. As they say, most good humor is funny because it has an element of truth to it.....;)

Rem

[GAC]

I get no respect :evilgrin:

http://www.rodney.com/home/home.asp

[alexad]

I just paypaled my $10. Is that enough?

This is a great web site. I do not post a lot, but I read all the time. I need to get more involved with my posting.

[GIK]

Got it!

Definitely enough. Thank you for the help.

:)

[RollyInRaleigh]

Who won the drawing for the baseball cards offered by Old Red Guard?

[SirFelixCat]

I was wondering the same thing, Randy...good call;)

[GIK]

We have met our goal!

:yipee:

The drawings will be held before the end of next week. Thanks again, everyone! :thumbup:

[KYRedsFan]

Great job everyone!!!

[Bob Borkowski]

I knew we could do it! :cool:

[GoReds]

Congrads, guys! Nice to get that outta the way before the season starts. :thumbup: :beerme: :rock_band

[Old Red Guard]

Sorry guys, I've been a bit under the weather but I got the cards mailed to GIK today so he can get them on to the winner. Again, sorry for the delay - hope the winner enjoys his cards!

[RFS62]

Old Red Guard, I just realized that we missed your birthday!!!

Well, Happy Birthday, and I hope you're feeling better. We've missed you around here.


:birthday:

[RollyInRaleigh]

Sorry we missed it, Old Red Guard. Happy birthday!:yipee:

[Bob Borkowski]

:birthday: :birthday: :birthday: :birthday: :birthday: :birthday:

Hope you're back to 100% real soon, young man!

I'm looking forward to your comments during the upcoming season.

:birthday: :birthday: :birthday: :birthday: :birthday: :birthday:

[GIK]

The following have won our annual donation drawing! If anyone has something else to donate, feel free to let me know and we'll pull some more names. :thumbup:

Andrew Benson: O.R.G's 1950's Reds cards

Benjamin Stewart: Random current Reds' cards & sticker

alloverjr: Reds baseball cards pack

GoReds: Reds baseball cards pack


Please e-mail me (gik216@redszone.com) you home address.

Congrats!!!
:yipee:

[GoReds]

GIK, I'm having trouble sending the email along. Would PM be okay?

[GIK]

Sure.
:)

[Spring~Fields]

You mean I did not win something!!.............sniff, whine, moan...............wazz up with that?

I want a recount, chads, dimples, the dead and all............:confused: