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winedoc
May 6th, 2013, 01:48 PM
I might have put this in the wrong section since these are not for sale. Mods, please move this if you have to. thanks.


What wouldn’t a doting father do for her daughter? You see, she is in her school’s Robotics Club, and in order to compete in tournaments, the club need funding. To help them fundraise, I am putting up 3 high end pens for raffle. Since the school is registered as 501c(3)non-profit organization, all your donation is tax deductible (please consult your tax professional). I will even cover the shipping charges world wide, so no additional hidden cost. International FPGeeks are welcome to enter the raffle. All your proceed will still go to the club. You will not however receive tax deduction.

The 3 pens to be raffled in order:

1. Danitrio Tame-midori Mikado Clipless eyedropper filler with 18kt Stub Nib, retail $1400

2. Montblanc 149, made in 1980’s? with 14kt M nib, ebonite feed, value?

3. Conway Stewart “Medical Sciences” black ebonite with 18kt Fine nib, retail $625

To enter the raffle please follow the steps and PM/email me your choices.

STEP ONE: Select your ticket package

1. $100 for 20 Tickets ($5.00 per ticket)

2. $75 for 11 Tickets ($6.82 per ticket)

3. $50 for 7 Tickets ($7.14 per ticket)

4. $25 for 3 Tickets ($8.30 per ticket)

5. $10 per ticket up to 2 tickets

STEP TWO: Assign your tickets

You can assign all your ticket to one particular pen to increase your chances, or divide them however you wish among the 3 pens. All tickets assigned, must match tickets bought. You must PM/Email me your preferences.

STEP THREE: Sending Payments

1. For US FPGeeks: ONLY checks or money order accepted. Your cancelled check will serve as proof of donation come tax time. When sending payments, you must include your name, address and email (so that I can communicate with you). Please make the check payable to “San Marin High School” with “Robotics Club” show in notation section. Please mail it to:

Kevin Cheng
936B 7th Street
PMB 307
Novato, CA 94945

2. For International FPGeeks, please paypal to: internetpens@gmail.com. Please send payment as “Gift” so that every cent goes to the club.


Raffle Process:

1. All payments must be received or post marked by 6/5/13.

2. I will then wait one week to make sure all mail entries received.

3. Once your donation is received, I will assign you a number and this number will be on all your

raffle tickets.

4. Based on your instruction, your tickets will be assigned to pens of your choices.

5. The final drawing will be done at one of the SF Pen Posse meeting and they will serve as wintness.

6. YOU CAN ONLY WIN ONCE. So, if you win the first pen, you are automatically out of the running for the second and third pen. So, we should have 3 different winners.

7. I hope to announce the winners by end of June.

Now on to the pens:

1. Danitrio Mikado Tame-midori eyedropper filler with large 18kt Stub Nib, complete with box and papers. Hand done by maki-e artist, Mr. Koichiro Okazaki. Similar to Tamenuri, but except, instead of red undertone, this one has green undertone.

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2. Montblanc 149, Made in West Germany, still has original sticker intact, 14kt Medium Nib, ebonite feed, box and papers.

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3. Conway Stewart "Medical Sciences" Limited Edition Pen, black chased ebonite with 18kt gold trim and 18kt Fine nib. Cap band with latin "Ars Longa, Vita Brevis"

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Remember, you are doing this for a good cause, so please donate generously and good luck to all!

Best

Kevin

winedoc
May 8th, 2013, 11:46 AM
Quick update (please check here as I will update daily): As of 5/8/13

Countries represented: U.S.A., Canada, Israel, Indonesia, Italy, Taiwan, India

Tickets Sold/Your Current Odds: Danitrio (128), Montblanc (24), Conway Stewart (52)

Thanks for your support!

Kevin

winedoc
May 16th, 2013, 11:39 PM
Updated. The odds for the Montblanc looks pretty good :-)