Bailey Posted 3 April, 2009 Posted 3 April, 2009 Right guys, have got a little idea that could raise some funds for the club. I'm fortunate enough to know a current first-team player, and I asked him if he'd be able to get any signed memorabilia together to auction off on here to raise a bit of money. He said it shouldn't be a problem, and he'd see what he could do. Said maybe a couple of signed footballs and a signed shirt or something like that is possible. What I wanted to know, is who would be interested in stumping up a bit of cash for these items? Obviously I'd need to find a way to sort out logistics, but thought it would be a good idea to see what people's opinions are on it. So, what are your thoughts?
Arizona Posted 3 April, 2009 Posted 3 April, 2009 They could at least sell the shirts after the games. I bet they'd get a lot more for them than they cost to print.
CB Fry Posted 3 April, 2009 Posted 3 April, 2009 I'm with Rattlehead. "Every little" is barely going to "help", and buckets and auctions and all that is not really going to make a blind bit of difference. We need genuine investment. You lot can sit in baths of baked beans and go on sponsored swims if you like but I think its a waste of time. Sorry.
Saint Frog Posted 3 April, 2009 Posted 3 April, 2009 Right guys, have got a little idea that could raise some funds for the club. I'm fortunate enough to know a current first-team player, and I asked him if he'd be able to get any signed memorabilia together to auction off on here to raise a bit of money. He said it shouldn't be a problem, and he'd see what he could do. Said maybe a couple of signed footballs and a signed shirt or something like that is possible. What I wanted to know, is who would be interested in stumping up a bit of cash for these items? Obviously I'd need to find a way to sort out logistics, but thought it would be a good idea to see what people's opinions are on it. So, what are your thoughts? the guys in the megastore are ahead of you, was in there today and they have got signed balls for £40 i think and even a signed shirt, framed aswell, didnt see how much it was though,
chocco boxo Posted 3 April, 2009 Posted 3 April, 2009 Before kick off get Mike Osman as he often does on charity nights to do a head and tails, Last man standing wins... the rest going to club. ie 24,000 paying £10 = £240,000 Winner £24,000 Club £216,000....be hard policing but could be fun!
Bailey Posted 3 April, 2009 Author Posted 3 April, 2009 You lot can sit in baths of baked beans and go on sponsored swims if you like but I think its a waste of time. Sorry. Surely if everyone had this attitude then nothing would get done? If we don't find investment then it will be the 'little' bits of money that us fans raise that will keep the club going, all be it temporarily. http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/4266384.Richards_explains_why_he_has_joined_forces_with_Crouch/
Bailey Posted 3 April, 2009 Author Posted 3 April, 2009 the guys in the megastore are ahead of you, was in there today and they have got signed balls for £40 i think and even a signed shirt, framed aswell, didnt see how much it was though, Ah right, well that's good to hear. Still, if anyone on here would be interested in the mentioned items, then I should be able to get my hands on them. Will let people know though.
Rattlehead Posted 3 April, 2009 Posted 3 April, 2009 Sorry also, but you are deluded if you think this will make any difference. I admire your efforts, in a way, but it is a waste of time. I also note that my earlier post seems to have vanished.
chocco boxo Posted 3 April, 2009 Posted 3 April, 2009 Why did we all not bet on the horse ...Time for Rupert that won at Aintree today???? 50-1 you could not ****ing make it up!
dickyhale Posted 3 April, 2009 Posted 3 April, 2009 Why did we all not bet on the horse ...Time for Rupert that won at Aintree today???? 50-1 you could not ****ing make it up! My wife done this horse today pound ew because of that Lowe down pr=ck
ooohTerryHurlock Posted 3 April, 2009 Posted 3 April, 2009 I'm with Rattlehead. "Every little" is barely going to "help", and buckets and auctions and all that is not really going to make a blind bit of difference. We need genuine investment. You lot can sit in baths of baked beans and go on sponsored swims if you like but I think its a waste of time. Sorry. You really are a defeatist - have you no churchillian spirit at all - triumph in the face of adversity my friend - and that what does n't defeat us makes us stronger. Half full not half empty. I think the only two people being down beat on here are you and rattlehead - We raise the dough between us - and then we either run with the model if it works or we get genuine investment but we need to keep the club alive in the short term. What needs to happen is to have all these great ideas channeled under one umbrella and quickly - something needs to be announced tomorrow so we can all rally together - on our own we are just whispers together we are a choir! So chin up my friend and embrace the world - smile at it and you will find it smiles back x
ooohTerryHurlock Posted 3 April, 2009 Posted 3 April, 2009 Before kick off get Mike Osman as he often does on charity nights to do a head and tails, Last man standing wins... the rest going to club. ie 24,000 paying £10 = £240,000 Winner £24,000 Club £216,000....be hard policing but could be fun! Would be great fun as well! By the Bailey way i'll start it off - £100 quid for whatever your selling - happy to be out bid!
JustMike Posted 3 April, 2009 Posted 3 April, 2009 I'm with Rattlehead. "Every little" is barely going to "help", and buckets and auctions and all that is not really going to make a blind bit of difference. We need genuine investment. You lot can sit in baths of baked beans and go on sponsored swims if you like but I think its a waste of time. Sorry. yeah, because sitting on your arse and doing nothing is the answer
waggy Posted 3 April, 2009 Posted 3 April, 2009 Sorry also, but you are deluded if you think this will make any difference. I admire your efforts, in a way, but it is a waste of time.QUOTE] Thats probably what a lot of this guys friends said to him when he first started out?
Bailey Posted 3 April, 2009 Author Posted 3 April, 2009 Would be great fun as well! By the Bailey way i'll start it off - £100 quid for whatever your selling - happy to be out bid! Much appreciated mate! Better make sure I get hold of these items now then! Will keep you all informed.
waggy Posted 3 April, 2009 Posted 3 April, 2009 Sorry also, but you are deluded if you think this will make any difference. I admire your efforts, in a way, but it is a waste of time. Thats probably what a lot of this guys friends said to him when he first started out? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-395132/Man-trades-paperclip-house.html
Mr X Posted 3 April, 2009 Posted 3 April, 2009 Collections and auctions won't change anything financially, however What it would show to investors is that our fans genuinely do care about the state of our club and we are doing what we can, however little that may be in the scheme of things, this together with some positive media attention could be benificial surely?
Gis Posted 4 April, 2009 Posted 4 April, 2009 Suggest we pile into a Saints/Newcastle double to stay up.
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