Shirl Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Up for auction is a present I got for Christmas last year. Although I like the picture it doesn't suit our house, you would have thought the OH could have worked this out but apparently not! It has not been displayed, rather it has been hidden out of the OHs way so he could forget giving it to me. I figured now is the time to sell so it can raise some money for the Battery Hen Welfare Trust. A better picture and details can be found here. http://www.helendrewett.co.uk/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=39&category_id=10&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=26 PM me with your bid and I will tell you whether or not you are one the highest bidder. If you are outbid, I will let you know and you have the option to bid again if you want. The highest bidder will win the picture. ALL money raised will go to the BHWT. Bidding will end at 9pm, Saturday 22nd November and will be posted as soon as payment is recieved so it will arrive well before Christmas if you want it as a pressie. I hope this OK to do this. I'm sure someone will tell me if it's not Any questions please ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Hi Shirl, Can you work out roughly how much postage would cost on this please? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted November 16, 2008 Author Share Posted November 16, 2008 Postage should only be a couple of £s but I'll be paying that it won't come out of the money paid by the winner, all of the price bid will go to the BHWT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Brilliant idea Shirl - and it is such a lovely picture that it deserves a new home PM sent........ Come on folks - keep bidding....... brand new hand-made picture........ needs a new home for Christmas........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Yay, well done Shirl! I was just thinking that we were due another silent auction! Perhaps this could be stickified temporarily? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 I'll stickify it...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Well done, Shirl! I remember when you received this & the dilemma, so this is a wonderful & generous solution. Come on everyone, the ideal Christmas present! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted November 16, 2008 Author Share Posted November 16, 2008 You mean you remember when I opened it when it arrived in the post Noo I don't want to remember! It'll soon be gone and be a distant memory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 What a lovely idea :D *dashes off to count how much is in the 'egg' pot* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Don't forget to look down the back of the sofa........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Don't forget to look down the back of the sofa........... I'm not sure Shirl will accept a bid of 'fluff and smarties' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 We've had bids like that before - when Martin was after something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 No I'm sorry I don't take fluff because I have too much of my own. I wouldn't mind the smarties if they aren't too fluffy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Hmmmm, OH won a similar item 2 years ago fro me Would look good next to my other picture!.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Hmmmm, OH won a similar item 2 years ago fro me Would look good next to my other picture!.......... don't you go outbidding my 'fluff and smarties' offer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 How's it going Shirl, have you had many bids? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted November 20, 2008 Author Share Posted November 20, 2008 It's doing quite well but I'm sure there must be more down those sofas. Get looking everyone it's all in a good cause Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 There's just a load of dog hair down our sofa these days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted November 21, 2008 Author Share Posted November 21, 2008 Oh no with 6 dogs I have enough dog hair of my own! So sorry no fluffy smarties or dog hair. Does no-one have an OH that always drops money of his pockets? Surely it isn't just mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 I've usually emptied his pockets .....and his wallet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted November 21, 2008 Author Share Posted November 21, 2008 Ah I'm good like that. I take the notes and leave him the change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Sorry for being thick, but just wanted to clarify. I take it's the highest bid sent in that wins and not just the last bid entered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 That's right, the highest bid wins. If someone pms a bid to Shirl but she has a higher one already she'll reply to let the person know. Of course, she'll also let the person know if their bid is successful. Presumably you then let that person know if they are outbid do you Shirl? So, the bids continue increasing in this way until the end of auction time. Just one more day to go everyone, get bidding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted November 21, 2008 Author Share Posted November 21, 2008 Yes thus far I have remembered to let people know when they've been outbid. I'm glad you reminded me it finished tomorrow. I thought it was Sunday! See I knew I should have asked someone else to do it for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 I hadn't realised it was up so quickly, bid made Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
