AUCTION..... to help OZBOW

Message

JensenEliteBlades · #1 Post by **JensenEliteBlades** » Mon Oct 20, 2003 2:34 am

Well Guys and Gals,
im sure all of you are like me ,enjoying the OZBOW experience. The chance to meet, interact , and learn from people who share the same passion is invaluable.
OZBOWS commitment to sourcing , preserving , and developing the skills of old is something we all appreciate and and probably take for granted......but it does have costs....... and up until now ,one man has worn all the costs associated in setting up and maintaining this great place.......THANKYOU ERRON !!!!!!!
Lets ease the costs for Erron......and here is why:

OZBOWs membership has grown considerable in the last few month, and traffic within the site increases daily. OZBOWs webspace and bandwidth are reasonably limited at the moment, and to keep the site as open and user friendly(eg: posting pics) as possible we need to expand .This will allow us more room for archiving and "How To" areas, as well as opening the door for some nice " extras" .

Erron has never put his hand out for help in funding, but this is what i propose:
This big jump in website size has a pricetag of around $200....... to fund all or most of this , I have donated one of my knives (pictured below) to be auctioned to raise funds for OZBOW.
100% of the sale funds will go to OZBOW (ill cover the knife and shipping)
Bidding will begin immediately.... and only bids posted in THIS thread will be counted.
Bidding closes Monday 3rd of November, 2003 at 2100hrs AEST
The winning bidder is expected to make prompt payment after close of bidding.
Once Erron has received the Auction funds, i will ship the knife to the winner , by registered mail.

Questions may be directed to myself or Erron via email.

Please be generous with your bids..... and help show your support for OZBOW.

And here is what you are bidding for:

The knife is a handmade hunter.... blade is V-ground from 1/8" thick D2 tool steel. The handle is micarta, secured with copper pins and epoxy.
Sheath is leather covered kydex.

adam · #2 Post by **adam** » Mon Oct 20, 2003 8:47 am

I'll start the bidding $80 I'm sure its worth a lot more then that though

Great idea btw and very nice knife

Tuffcity · #3 Post by **Tuffcity** » Mon Oct 20, 2003 9:15 am

I'm in for $100

RC

Griffo · #4 Post by **Griffo** » Mon Oct 20, 2003 3:38 pm

As I know very intimately

the costs of running a website, and I'm very much in support of Erron's efforts I'll be good for $150; at least until someone betters it!

Go on, I dare ya

Griffo

erron · #5 Post by **erron** » Mon Oct 20, 2003 6:28 pm

Well, what can I say?

I'm humbled, and almost speechless!

(You don't get away from me that easily!)

Thanks heaps Peter, and you guys for showing your support!

I also want to make it clear that I appreciate that not everyone can cough up the readies on occasions like this, and am deeply grateful and indebted to those of you who also show your support through giving of your expertise and opinions when you post. Combined, you are what make Ozbow what it is, and what it will be in the future! Bless your good hearts, one and all!

Erron

adam · #6 Post by **adam** » Mon Oct 20, 2003 7:12 pm

$170 I like that knife And not to mention what a great cause. Erron don't get to sappy on us mate. What are bowhunting buddys for

erron · #7 Post by **erron** » Mon Oct 20, 2003 8:00 pm

Daw, shucks! Just hit me with a fence post mate!

You blokes are tops.

Erron

RICKO · #8 Post by **RICKO** » Mon Oct 20, 2003 8:15 pm

Well i will bid $200

Ricko

Griffo · #9 Post by **Griffo** » Mon Oct 20, 2003 8:21 pm

Oi! I'll raise you by $5 to $175

JensenEliteBlades · #10 Post by **JensenEliteBlades** » Mon Oct 20, 2003 9:09 pm

Guys thats FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!
less than 24hrs of auction time and we have hit our initial target.... but dont stop there

.... im sure a few extra dollars is the OZBOW kitty will come in handy.
Now im curiuos how far this will go.????

erron · #11 Post by **erron** » Mon Oct 20, 2003 9:18 pm

im sure a few extra dollars is the OZBOW kitty will come in handy.
Now im curiuos how far this will go.????

mmmmn, let's see: a nice little advertisement in Archery Action Magazine? That ought to get the word out there!

Erron

JensenEliteBlades · #12 Post by **JensenEliteBlades** » Mon Oct 20, 2003 10:34 pm

Top idea Erron!!!

adam · #13 Post by **adam** » Tue Oct 21, 2003 9:19 am

$210 the bidding continues. Did I mention I like that knife. he he

Griffo · #14 Post by **Griffo** » Tue Oct 21, 2003 4:51 pm

Looks like you pressed "submit" just before I did Ricko

...you sneaky sod

Griffo

RICKO · #15 Post by **RICKO** » Tue Oct 21, 2003 5:37 pm

LOL luke, yeah must have been just before you,now have to keep an eye on the pesky ADAM,well I will up my bid-:

$215

comanche · #16 Post by **comanche** » Tue Oct 21, 2003 8:05 pm

Ok I'm in hows about $250 US dollars.

Danny

gundy · #17 Post by **gundy** » Tue Oct 21, 2003 9:40 pm

Holy Cow!

What a big hearted gesture Comanche!!!!!

C'mon guys! Step up to the plate and beat that one!

erron · #18 Post by **erron** » Tue Oct 21, 2003 9:44 pm

Cough splutter pinch m'self!
Cough splutter pinch m'self!
Cough splutter pinch m'self!
Cough splutter pinch m'self!
Cough splutter pinch m'self!
Cough splutter pinch m'self!
Cough splutter pinch m'self!

... repeat ad infinitum.

Danny, I hope my simple 'thanks!' doesn't offend; it's just I lack the superlatives to express myself right now!

(ever grateful) Erron

Griffo · #19 Post by **Griffo** » Wed Oct 22, 2003 11:30 am

Geeze that's a bit harsh aint it...using the almighty green back to force us Aussies using the spineless AUD out of the running (well for me anyways...maybe

)... where's the code of ethics for auctions Erron

Griffo

RICKO · #20 Post by **RICKO** » Wed Oct 22, 2003 3:49 pm

My sentiments exactly Griffo,how can we compete,gee must check the bank balance

Griffo · #21 Post by **Griffo** » Wed Oct 22, 2003 5:22 pm

Hang on Ricko, I just go mortgage the house

... and maybe sell a kidney or two

Doh hang on, I need at least one don't I? Bummer...maybe a lung instead then.

adam · #22 Post by **adam** » Wed Oct 22, 2003 9:53 pm

$thats like $400 aus dollars.

very nice of you Comanche

JensenEliteBlades · #23 Post by **JensenEliteBlades** » Mon Nov 03, 2003 11:57 pm

Well thats all folk..... the winner of the auction by a country mile is Comanche.
THANKYOU DANNY !!!!!!!!

Thanks to all who placed their bids and supported this fundraiser.

Ricko and Adam, if you guys wish to maintain the last bids you both made, ill make you each a hunter like the one auctioned ,with $40 per knife going to OZBOW (let me know by posting here, or by private email)
peter@jenseneliteblades.com

erron · #24 Post by **erron** » Tue Nov 04, 2003 8:13 am

I can only echo Peter's thanks, everyone!

The proceeds will certainly keep Ozbow afloat, as well as help promote both the site and Traditional in OZ. I hope to announce an advertising strategy in the near future!

Thank You!

Erron

comanche · #25 Post by **comanche** » Thu Nov 06, 2003 6:23 pm

Thanks everyone. It is my pleasure to help Erron and the site. Thought I would try to get some action going and you let me win.

Danny