POLK AUDIO sign from CAF, CES and Polk HQ - Charity Auction

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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited July 2011
    Jstas wrote: »
    That's it? You get a signed sign, framed and ready to hang as well as a tax incentive and all you guys can muster is $350? C'mon, dig a little deeper, it's for a great cause!

    $355!

    Dude...plenty of time left. What's the rushing for? I emailed to the Githen Center about tax deductibles but have not heard from them yet. I think it's coz I am in PST and they are in EST.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,809
    edited July 2011
    :rolleyes:

    They send you paperwork for a tax deduction. I usually throw it out. Kinda defeats the idea of charity in my mind.
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited July 2011
    Jstas wrote: »
    :rolleyes:

    They send you paperwork for a tax deduction. I usually throw it out. Kinda defeats the idea of charity in my mind.

    Well, it's for you but not for me. Tax deductions may be useful for others who are looking to make sizable donations too. :wink:

    I want be a generous person for a charity but you are killing the joy, man!
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited July 2011
    megasat16 wrote: »
    Dude...plenty of time left. What's the rushing for? I emailed to the Githen Center about tax deductibles but have not heard from them yet. I think it's coz I am in PST and they are in EST.
    In Canuck land we are often both PST and GST unless we are HST! Did you go like this :confused:? :biggrin:

    Sorry for the disturbance, carry on! :wink:


    Mark, sorry to be a pest but just to be on the safe side, your OP does not state this is strickly for Polkies... Was this your intent to open this up also externally or just an omission. Sorry, just for safety sake.

    Cheers!
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited July 2011
    Why would I limit it just to Polkies? It's just a sign and the contribution has nothing to do with me. I'm only the delivery boy and I'd shocked if anyone from outside even posted.

    Relax John...keep this fun yet worthy ok?
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    edited July 2011
    WOW, great...but out of my range!!
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited July 2011
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Why would I limit it just to Polkies? It's just a sign and the contribution has nothing to do with me. I'm only the delivery boy and I'd shocked if anyone from outside even posted.

    Relax John...keep this fun yet worthy ok?
    Just wanted to make sure Mark, not questionning at all.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited July 2011
    Roger that.

    I have to commend you folks, even those that haven't bid, as this isn't about being competitive....John :smile: haha, but the fact it's something for a good cause. Just the fact that you would like to bid is enough good measure at this point.

    Hopefully, this will be something that stays within the family that is our group of animals here. You represent Polk Audio in more ways than you know and that's a good feeling for me personally.

    I'm going to close the bidding on Friday, so that I may get down to see Matt and drop it off for framing.

    With that being said, get off your asses as I'll try and make this as cool of a object as I can possibly do guys.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited July 2011
    Incredible item. This should cross the $500 mark fellas.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,809
    edited July 2011
    dorokusai wrote: »
    as this isn't about being competitive....John :smile: haha,

    You're just sore 'cause I'm currently winning!

    Just call me Charlie Sheen.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited July 2011
    I'll get the sign, hand signed TO YOU by Matt, if that's what you want, Thanks Russman for the idea.

    The winner is the winner and like I said previously, I'll get whatever you want signed upon that sign, by Matthew at this point.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited July 2011
    Jstas wrote: »
    You're just sore 'cause I'm currently winning!

    Just call me Charlie Sheen.

    The ghetto fabulous version of Charlie Sheen maybe :biggrin:. Thanks for the bids John, it's very cool. Can you imagine the dichotomy of him signing that and thanking you for everything you've done for Polk and the forum? C'mon....that has to make you smile.

    I'd love to own this sign and it would make an awesome addition to my collection of Polk oddities and coolness but it should be for something greater. I'm no philanthropist but I do try and get as much stuff for you guys as possible, whenever possible. Polk gets more and more tight with goodies so sometimes you just have to start stealing things....just kidding. Al Ballard gave his goodwill for this item and for that we all should be thankful since it's for a great cause.
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited July 2011
    dorokusai wrote: »
    I'll get the sign, hand signed TO YOU by Matt, if that's what you want, Thanks Russman for the idea.

    The winner is the winner and like I said previously, I'll get whatever you want signed upon that sign by Matthew at this point.

    How about delivery in a white lab coat? :tongue:
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited July 2011
    megasat16 wrote: »
    Well, it's for you but not for me. Tax deductions may be useful for others who are looking to make sizable donations too. :wink:

    I'll confirm the tax issue tomorrow and post the details. That's a great question and I should know the answer even if I'm not involved directly with that side of the contribution.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited July 2011
    dorokusai wrote: »
    I'll confirm the tax issue tomorrow and post the details. That's a great question and I should know the answer even if I'm not involved directly with that side of the contribution.

    When I purchased gear from George Grand at the last Polkfest, he had me write the check out directly to Githens. To the best of my knowledge (it was a while ago, okay?!), they then sent a thank-you card with the amount of the donation printed on it.

    I would go ahead and verify, anyway. I would go look for it, but I'm almost certain it got filed in the round bin.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,809
    edited July 2011
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Can you imagine the dichotomy of him signing that and thanking you for everything you've done for Polk and the forum?

    Dang. Guess I'd better start doing something then, huh? :redface:
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited July 2011
    dorokusai wrote: »
    I'll get the sign, hand signed TO YOU by Matt, if that's what you want, Thanks Russman for the idea.

    The winner is the winner and like I said previously, I'll get whatever you want signed upon that sign, by Matthew at this point.

    Will it be with one of those silver sharpies?:smile:

    Greg
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    My response is: If you need 60 seconds to respond in one sentence, you probably should't be evaluating Polk speakers.....

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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited July 2011
    headrott wrote: »
    Will it be with one of those silver sharpies?:smile:

    Greg

    Yes.

    Noah - Yeah, I got one in the mail after my last donation as well.

    John - Kidding man...c'mon Mr. Sensitive Pants, you know you'e the anti-hero of the forum.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,809
    edited July 2011
    I know you were kidding.

    That card from The Githens Center, it qualifies as a receipt for a donation. There isn't anything fancy you need. Just something with a date (the post mark on the envelope is good enough) and the amount you gave which was listed in the last one I got.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,809
    edited July 2011
    $355? That's it? That's all it's going to cost me to own this?
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  • gimpod
    gimpod Posts: 1,793
    edited July 2011
    Jstas wrote: »
    $355? That's it? That's all it's going to cost me to own this?

    Just for you :tongue: $355.01 and I don't care about the tax deduction or even a thank you note, It's for a good cause and that's good enough for me.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited July 2011
    Gimpod is the high bidder :biggrin:
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited July 2011
    How true is the old saying of saving a penny goes a long way! :biggrin:

    I regret I didn't pickup pennies before but I'll try to come up with two pennies between now and Friday (i.e. if I can find some on the street).

    And the Githen Center replied. They send out the receipt and they are registered non-profit so it's all good for the tax deductions.

    I normally don't claim charity contributions less than $500 but but anything over $500, I have to put it for the IRS.

    P.S. I got what you guys saying about tax deductions and I quite agreed. :wink:
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited July 2011
    LAST CALL GUYS!!!! I'm going to close the thread so I can get the signatures and stuff handled in order to drop it off at the framer.

    Currently it's Gimpod @ $355.01

    No more penny bids increments guys.

    Keep it at $10 increments only from here on out.

    Mark
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  • gimpod
    gimpod Posts: 1,793
    edited July 2011
    :tongue::tongue::tongue::tongue::tongue: niener niener looks like I'm the wiener so far:tongue::tongue::tongue::tongue: and all for a penny.:eek::eek:
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited July 2011
    Let's sticky this for now.
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited July 2011
    RuSsMaN wrote: »
    Incredible item. This should cross the $500 mark fellas.
    You are right but it is far from it right now!
    Jstas wrote: »
    You're just sore 'cause I'm currently winning!
    Just call me Charlie Sheen.
    Good morning Jstas wake up, you are NO longer winning!
    Jstas wrote: »
    That's it? You get a signed sign, framed and ready to hang as well as a tax incentive and all you guys can muster is $350? C'mon, dig a little deeper, it's for a great cause!

    $355!
    C'mon Jstas, are you already over buget (gimpod has beaten you by a penny, really?)?
    vmaxer wrote: »
    WOW, great...but out of my range!!
    So I tought and I was to abstain but found a little cushion.
    dorokusai wrote: »
    ... Al Ballard gave his goodwill for this item and for that we all should be thankful since it's for a great cause.
    Then make sure he signs it too and by the same token I figure since you and Russ has carried the Polk flag proudly lately, why don't you both honor us of your signatures? :wink:
    dorokusai wrote: »
    I'll confirm the tax issue tomorrow and post the details. That's a great question and I should know the answer even if I'm not involved directly with that side of the contribution.
    As far as the tax receipt, I suggested giving one to dudeinaroom the last time (in a PM) but I think was not received so George if I ever am the winning bid this time around could you confirm providing a receipt to dudeinaroom for the donation as with the issues he had this year I figure he could use even the smallest tax break available to him?
    Jstas wrote: »
    $355? That's it? That's all it's going to cost me to own this?
    Hum, you need to do a final effort here, are you still with us? How bad do you want this thing? How generous do you feel your heart will be to this cause? :wink:
    gimpod wrote: »
    :tongue::tongue::tongue::tongue::tongue: niener niener looks like I'm the wiener so far:tongue::tongue::tongue::tongue: and all for a penny.:eek::eek:
    Sorry buddy, if you are serious about exposing this Polk flag into your home you need to be serious about your bidding (with your penny bid, I figure Jstas is the rightfull bid winner at this point).

    So, now is your chance to be serious about it gimpod as the new bid is....

















    $370!


    Now friendly neighboors, will you let this fine Polk banner escape and cross the border to Canuck land? Seriously, the SECOND Polk banner to leave the USA! Think about it, will you really be able to leave through this shame? :wink::biggrin::tongue:


    C'mon guys, last call is here!!!


    FRIENDLY WARNING!

    You might have big problems getting this back to the USA as those banners are planned for my grand sons game room and they are not even 3 years old yet so by the time they tire of them it might take many years! Last chance to keep this in the USA gents!!! :wink:
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited July 2011
    ...Also think of this Polk un-offical cause!


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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited July 2011
    Damn TK, you're on a mission is seems.

    It's not just a banner, which would assume its cheap, flimsy and easy to replicate from any common source including Kinkos.

    This is a one of a kind, pvc based sign that's more pliable and durable than wood and most certainly NOT foam core or another cheaper material.

    It will be signed by whomever you want but specifically Matt Polk. It was suggested by another member that I have it signed for the winner, as if it was for my own room and use, as an example. In that case, I have other noteworthy and equally outstanding individuals that should be a part of this sign and I will gladly obtain them as well.

    This is a great cause guys and your effort is absolutely without a bar to compare it to at this point.

    Congrats and while I'd like to keep it in the USA....the Canucks have really surged here recently and I can't stop a herd of Maple trees or Hosers.

    Good luck and Thank you!

    -Mark
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • gimpod
    gimpod Posts: 1,793
    edited July 2011
    Congratulations TK. :biggrin:
    TECHNOKID wrote: »
    Sorry buddy, if you are serious about exposing this Polk flag into your home you need to be serious about your bidding (with your penny bid, I figure Jstas is the rightfull bid winner at this point).
    $355.01 is still more than $355.00. Was just trying to make a point about his $5 bumps. Do you real think that if I had been top bidder that I would have payed $355.01 ? Of course I would have rounded it up, I'm a cheap sob but not that cheap.
    TECHNOKID wrote: »
    So, now is your chance to be serious about it gimpod as the new bid is....
    $370!
    Consider yourself lucky that I just couldn't stay awake last night I was prepared to go a lot more.
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