DONATE - win my rifle and support calguns.net - UPDATED WITH PICS!

[artherd]

UPDATE: The winner, BamBam-31, is re-donating the rifle! This time in auction format, buy it and support this site!
More info: http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=141160



Calguns needs new servers - thousands of dollars worth, many of which I have already purchased.

UPDATE: Had to switch to this style of payment management - Tickets are only $10 each, click here! (http://www.benjamincannon.net/cuddlypuppies/) No limit on how many you can buy.

To help get even more hardware in place - I am donating my very difficult to find Barrett M468 6.8SPC rifle. This baby has never even been fired. It is the early (more desirable) kit, and is already a bit of a collector's item.

This may be one of the most interesting OLL based rifles in CA. It is worth $3k easily, I am hopeful we will raise quite a it more than that!

More info: http://www.barrettrifles.com/rifle_rec7.aspx (I have the older M-468 no longer made, with the A2 style stock, and the better RAS.)

Proceeds will benefit calguns.net & thehighroad.us!


All mailed checks/MOs should be postmarked no later than 12/10/2008 to make sure your entry makes it in. If you want to send one after that date I will enter it if I get it in time - but no promises.

bmiK_k0na6I
3zMpN_-pcas
(please note, suppressor not in my possession, nor is it included in sale, rifle in this video is an exemplar only and is not the actual firearm you will win.)

You can purchase as many tickets as you like! Winner will be choses by physical random drawing on 12-24-2008 at 8PM. (you saw me do this at the Milpitias dinner once.

Pics are here! Pistol grip will be included but shipped removed. (this rifle is in CA, and as such I'm not storing it with the PG attached.)
http://www.cdglobal.net/stuff/small-barrett-jpegs/F8LH6655.jpg
http://www.cdglobal.net/stuff/small-barrett-jpegs/F8LH6657.jpg
http://www.cdglobal.net/stuff/small-barrett-jpegs/F8LH6660.jpg
http://www.cdglobal.net/stuff/small-barrett-jpegs/F8LH6661.jpg
http://www.cdglobal.net/stuff/small-barrett-jpegs/F8LH6662.jpg
http://www.cdglobal.net/stuff/small-barrett-jpegs/F8LH6663.jpg

(full disclosure, Ben Cannon will retain ownership of the server equipment for liability reasons. Ben Cannon through his company GeoVario currently donates all hosting for calguns.net, in exchange for in-kind advertising. GV is not a Derek, and we don't own calguns.net or thehighroad.us or .org. This is being conducted by Ben Cannon, with the permission but no other involvement of the owners of calguns.net and thehighroad.us All transfers of firearms must comply with all state federal local and municipal laws. Any attempts to circumvent said laws, by any parties including law enforcement, will result in civil and criminal prosecution. Void where prohibited. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or over to participate. Winner will be notified by e-mail and must claim the rifle within 15 days. This is not a tax deductible charitable donation.

[DedEye]

Wicked! Gotta offer a payment solution for people who don't want to use Paypal though :).

[Bobula]

what mag lock is on it?

[MB260E]

I'm in!

[VeryCoolCat]

Rifle Raffle? Rofl :p

[Booshanky]

Sweet! I'm all over it!

[artherd]

PM me for mailing address if you want to send a check. (must be postmarked by 12/10/2008 to count for the drawing though!) Thanks everyone!

[Diabolus]

I'm in... thanks!

[AR u Ready]

[size=-4]full disclosure, Ben Cannon will retain ownership of the equipment for liability reasons.

This is referring to the servers not the rifle, right?

[djbooya]

Sent the ebay payment. How will you match our email address to our calguns forum name? My ebay address isn't the same as I use here.

[artherd]

This is referring to the servers not the rifle, right?
Of course! ;)

[artherd]

Sent the ebay payment. How will you match our email address to our calguns forum name? My ebay address isn't the same as I use here.

Tell you the truth I probably won't at first. I will contact the winner by their e-mail in the paypal account. So do please make sure it's a *working* address :) I'll also post it (with the domain redacted) in this thread if I don't hear back in a few days.

[Coffee]

LOL

LOVE the Derek disclaimer! :D

[DedEye]

what mag lock is on it?

It'll have a new B16 on it.

[ke6guj]

It'll have a new B16 on it.Wow, a new improved design better than the B15? :D

[DedEye]

Wow, a new improved design better than the B15? :D

B15, B16, whatever :p.

[nick]

What kind of servers do you need? I might be able to donate the servers, some of my clients are about to go through the upgrade cycle.

[artherd]

Hey Nick, thanks for your kind offer. More in PM.

[Biff...]

I'm in for 1 ticket.

[artherd]

edited legalize to clarify, thanks all.

[RP1911]

I'm in. Just sent payment.

[Glock30]

I'm in! Sending donations/payment next week.

[ke6guj]

In.

[artherd]

MOAR!
http://www.cdglobal.net/stuff/small-barrett-jpegs/F8LH6666.jpg
http://www.cdglobal.net/stuff/small-barrett-jpegs/F8LH6668.jpg
http://www.cdglobal.net/stuff/small-barrett-jpegs/F8LH6669.jpg
http://www.cdglobal.net/stuff/small-barrett-jpegs/F8LH6672.jpg
http://www.cdglobal.net/stuff/small-barrett-jpegs/F8LH6673.jpg
http://www.cdglobal.net/stuff/small-barrett-jpegs/F8LH6676.jpg

[megavolt121]

Your first and second posts show different dates, which one is it?

[artherd]

Your first and second posts show different dates, which one is it?

12/10/2008 - corrected, thank you.

[tazz13]

I'm in. Just sent payment

[hitman13]

how many tickets have been sold as of yet?

[ilbob]

how many tickets have been sold as of yet?

it does not matter. i have the winning ticket. might as well just send me the thing. no reason to wait 5+ more weeks.

:)

[WCW]

I bought two tickets. I'll crap my pants if I win !

[sorensen440]

I'm in I just have to see how many tickets I can buy

[artherd]

I'm in I just have to see how many tickets I can buy

Sweet! Really appreciate your support - keep it coming!

[Blacklist231]

I'm in... just sent payment for 3 tix.

(fingers crossed) :D

[Rumpled]

I'm in for one, as long as you guarantee me it's the winning ticket that I just bought.

[DedEye]

I'm in for one, as long as you guarantee me it's the winning ticket that I just bought.

Buy a few dozen more and your odds are sure to improve ;).

[308fan]

I just bought in. Thanks!!!
308fan

[docsmileyface]

Can you ship to Iraq? :D

I'd love to have a 6.8 over here if somehow we ever got out of our trucks and had to use small arms :rolleyes:

I bought some tickets but I didn't use the shopping cart since it wasn't working on the computer over here, so if you get payment from lreichenbach@gmail.com, thats mine.

[dirtyJ]

Tickets bought! Good cause and great gun, my lucks sucks hardcore so I probably won't win, but here's hoping :).

[xxG3xx]

payment sent...even if i don't win its for a good cause...but i would like that Barrett

[artherd]

Can you ship to Iraq? :D
YOU BET YOUR *** I CAN SOLDIER!

Man, seriously, if you win, I will export this *****. (wether they let you take it on base is mostly out of my hands, but I'll even make some calls.)

I'd love to have a 6.8 over here if somehow we ever got out of our trucks and had to use small arms :rolleyes:

I bought some tickets but I didn't use the shopping cart since it wasn't working on the computer over here, so if you get payment from lreichenbach@gmail.com, thats mine.

Awesome, thanks! Stay safe out there.
-Ben.

[artherd]

I'm in for one, as long as you guarantee me it's the winning ticket that I just bought.

I will give you a written guarantee - executed using invisible ink! ;)

[Dirk Tungsten]

PM inbound!

[psssniper]

PP sent for five tickets, thanks for the fun raffle!
Paul

[artherd]

psssniper - don't see a PM from you? you can try me on email ben@geovario.com

Thanks, all, for your support, and Good Luck!

[hitman13]

Man, seriously, if you win, I will export this *****. (wether they let you take it on base is mostly out of my hands, but I'll even make some calls.)

-Ben.

ship the upper APO.

bringing it home from Iraq is going to be a bit more tricky though;)

[xxG3xx]

does anyone know if barrett sells the suppressor for it to civi's?

[artherd]

I'm not sure - but if you want it bad enough I can probably help you get it.

[artherd]

More info:

http://www.impactguns.com/store/media/barrett_m468_kit.jpg
Complete Rifle package
The Barrett M468 leaves the performance of the 5.56mm for others to ponder. The M468 can be utilized by law enforcement, military, and civilian shooters. The performance of the 6.8 Remington SPC far surpasses that of the 5.56 mm. This opens new hunting opportunities in states where the 5.56 is too small for larger game. This kit is for the complete rifle. Upper conversion units are available. Picture shows optional upper, not included..
Specifications
- Caliber 6.8 Remington SPC
- Operation Semi-Automatic, Gas Operated
- Two-Stage Trigger
- Barrel Length 16 in. (Chrome Lined)
- Rifle Weight 7.3 lbs.
- Overall Length 35.4 in
A2 STOCK,
UNCLE MIKE'S SOFT CASE,
ARMS® Selective Integrated Rail (SIR) System Fore End,
Folding Front Sight and Gas Block
ARMS® Folding Rear Sight,
EXCLUSIVE BARRETT MUZZLE BRAKE,
AND ONE YEAR FACTORY WARRANTY.

"The rifle and round were developed by members of 5th SOG and there are rifles overseas. It was developed outside of normal channels...Members of 5th SOG have developed the round and the weapons system."

[xxG3xx]

thanks for the info...if i win i already know what im going to do it with.

something like this
http://rigelyguri.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/m468.jpg

[vladbutsky]

Got 5 tickets and really hope this rifle is mine now ;)

[p7m8jg]

Bought ten of the winning tickets!

But the rest of you don't give up, you could win, too.....:cool:

[hawk1]

PayPal just done for two tickets.

I never win so I bought an extra ticket to even the odds...:D

[Wyseguy]

I couldn't resist. I only bought one this time, but when I get paid again, I'll buy a few more.

[4 Brigada]

Im in for 2, for now

[ar15barrels]

It'll have a new B16 on it.

Have those been announced yet?

[ar15barrels]

ship the upper APO.

That's an ITAR violation if there's no export license.

[ar15barrels]

I'm not sure - but if you want it bad enough I can probably help you get it.

Just have to use someone with an export license...

[383green]

I'm in for 10.

[artherd]

Just have to use someone with an export license...

Correct - I know several. (Ben used to consult for DOD :)

[Californio]

15 tickets purchased to support the server farm

[pottymouth310]

I'm in....
you have to pay to play....:D
so, when is the drawing and when are you going to announce the winner?

[tomcody]

I've really wanted a 6.8 rifle so I'm definitely in. Everybody keep buying tickets because its for a good cause but I'll post pics of me my new rifle as soon as I get home ;)

[Ladder51]

I'll take 2 for now

[retired]

I bought two tickets. I'll crap my pants if I win !

Since I don't want you to experience that crappy feeling, I am going to win instead.:D

[383green]

Since I don't want you to experience that crappy feeling, I am going to win instead.:D

I'll crap WCW's pants if retired wins. :p

[Futurecollector]

Im going to buy 1 ticket and thats all hope to help Calguns...

[Peragro]

In for 2 for a good cause. Hopefully more come next pay.

[Falkirk]

Just did a Paypal payment for 3 tickets.

[Blacky]

Where will the drawing be held? Milpitias dinner? Did I miss that info.?

[hawk1]

Where will the drawing be held? Milpitias dinner? Did I miss that info.?

+1 :confused:

[s2000news]

I'm in. Payment sent.

[vf111]

Cool - Just bought 10 tickets through Paypal.

[artherd]

+1 :confused:

We're not planning a dinner (yet...).

[doran4x]

I'm in for 10 tickets.

Tom

[Blacky]

We're not planning a dinner (yet...).Where will the drawing take place?

[JTecalo]

Just picked up 5 more for the cause.

[Kestryll]

Anyone want to guess who's NOT going to be present, win or lose?

[DedEye]

Anyone want to guess who's NOT going to be present, win or lose?

Allison :confused:?

[Surfdog]

In for ten, Paypal sent....win or lose....it's still a win

[artherd]

Where will the drawing take place?

Indeterminate - I will be traveling at that time and may do it on the road - or may have it done back here with the laser-printers. To be clear - I am not planning a public event for the drawing - but it will be witnessed.

[damjo]

I'm in for 2

[MFortie]

Got my five...

Mark

[Group B]

I'm in for one.

David

[6172crew]

In with 10 for the win.:) In jest of course, I've never won a thing in my life.:cool:

[Blacklist231]

I already purchased some tickets, but was just wondering how the drawing will work? print tickets for everyone that contrubuted... and pick one out of the pile?

[artherd]

I already purchased some tickets, but was just wondering how the drawing will work? print tickets for everyone that contrubuted... and pick one out of the pile?

Exactly. I've got a pair of pretty high speed laser printers - that's what I did for the last raffles and it worked well.

Thanks, for your support.

Best!
-Ben.

[artherd]

We're really doing great on donations - keep them coming! My bench is filled with fiber, and we've got about half the expensive hardware we need to make CGN highly available and expandable for years to come.

Also, if you're feeling saucy - please also donate to the Calguns Foundation - where we take the ideas and brainpower of calguns.net, and apply them via a (pending) 501(c)3 nonprofit legal fund. (see link in my sig.)

[King$nake]

I'm in - just bought 2 tickets.

[sb_pete]

hmm, sweet! I'm in for one (too broke for more right now :()

[jegonzo3]

In for 2 - Thanks!

jegonzo3

[chefdude]

Great...Chefdude is in for 1 thanks

[Blacky]

I'm in for 10 :rockon:

[RCSurf]

Just got two. Thank you for the great site!:D

[WCW]

How many tickets have sold so far ?

[Blacky]

How many tickets have sold so far ?
http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/8960/bigcounter0265369xk5.gif

[artherd]

How many tickets have sold so far ?

A couple of hundred. I haven't been able (read: home :) to tally lately.

Thanks, everyone, for your support. Want to see pics of the new switch core? :D

[blackberg]

A couple of hundred. I haven't been able (read: home :) to tally lately.

Thanks, everyone, for your support. Want to see pics of the new switch core? :D

you dont need to ask, you know we do :D


-bb

[DedEye]

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/8960/bigcounter0265369xk5.gif

Not enough :p.

[battleship]

Sent PM for mailing address. Good luck to all.

[ratswallow]

I'm in for 2...to good of a chance to pass up!
And for a good cause to boot.

[mcubed4130]

... Want to see pics of the new switch core? :D

Switch core? bah... should have offered to take pics of the network core... much more impressive... :-)

Here are the Juniper's... here are the Foundry's... here are the Cisco's...

Phase 3 - will be good.

-M3

[383green]

Here's artherd doing maintenance on the new Calguns core:

http://ringtone-3g.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/hal_brain_room605.JPG

:D

[artherd]

I'm going to start saying "Wanna see pics of my network core?" on dates ;)

Will do pics soon. Time for bed now.

Switch core? bah... should have offered to take pics of the network core... much more impressive... :-)

Here are the Juniper's... here are the Foundry's... here are the Cisco's...

Phase 3 - will be good.

-M3

[383green]

I'm going to start saying "Wanna see pics of my network core?" on dates ;)

I once walked around the UCI campus asking girls if they wanted to pet my snake.

You can get away with that if you're openly carrying a live snake.

;)

[Blacky]

Not enough :p.

And welcome back to you. :p

[24thMED]

in for 2...

thanks!

[artherd]

crappy iPhone pic - of only about 1/2 of it on a test bench. Keep 'em coming guys!

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v648/242/29/582753176/n582753176_1198310_2731.jpg

[DWill]

Just bought three tickets. Thanks for your hard work.

[artherd]

Well, GV staffers endured undue leo interest, thousands of miles of travel, flat tires, and some seriously accelerated hardware deployment timelines; but the route core is in! Over the next few weeks, expect calguns.net and thehighroad.us to get substantially faster and more stable.

Keep those donations coming, it's helped but 9/10ths of this came out of my pocket still.

Pics:

Flat tire... on the rescue vehicle... which saved us from the first transport.
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v650/242/29/582753176/n582753176_1213078_618.jpg

Pic during configure, still a bit of a mess.
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v650/242/29/582753176/n582753176_1213079_1871.jpg

Virgin America - like a sexy nightclub. Recommended.
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v650/242/29/582753176/n582753176_1213080_2722.jpg

[Luv44mag]

I just bought a couple tickets to help out.... Used paypal so you would get funds fast. You are doing a great job..... Thanks

[Ronco]

I purchased mine.

Thanks for the great site!

[artherd]

Thanks everyone - Happy Thanksgiving!

[Vectrexer]

In for five. Good luck to every but THANKS to Ben for the raffle, and THANKS to the CalGuns.net people for the site, THANKS to GeoVario for the CGN hosting,, and gun-friendly workplace to boot!

[thebloodsonthewall]

I had to buy one. I don't have a lot of money but at least I can give $10. I don't normally win things so I see it as more of a donation. But I sure would love to win it as much as anyone of us. :chris:

[Blackwater OPS]

I'm in for a couple, least I can do.

[artherd]

I'm in for a couple, least I can do.

Hah - you're exempt! :D

[Blackwater OPS]

Hah - you're exempt! :D

Too late:p

[eaglemike]

In for a good cause!:)

[battleship]

Hopefully you got my money order.

[artherd]

Hopefully you got my money order.

I'll check today!

[artherd]

PMs have been replied to!

[Recluse]

Count me in!! Twice!

[REDHORSE]

Done

[Sugacookie]

In for two.

[Glock30]

Couple more dollars donated!! Maybe I'll get a few more next week (=

[artherd]

Drawing coming up - 12/23/2008 !

[xxG3xx]

sounds good to me...it would be the best xmas ever if i win

[Cambo5150]

I'm in for 2 tickets.....great way to raise $$$!

[PEBKAC]

In for 5 as of a few days ago. :D

[mark2203]

I just kicked in for 5 tickets to secure my win.

[mcubed4130]

Looks like someone will be getting a nice Xmas gift. :D

-M3

[45DAVID1]

paid *** for *** amount of tickets!

[jeffsenpai]

Just bought a ticket. Want to support one of my fav. gun sites!

[artherd]

Thanks everyone, the drawing is the 23rd, hope to make someone's christmas this year!
-Ben

[Boarding-Team-Leader]

Just got in for a hand-full...
BTL

[djleisure]

I'm in as well! Happy to help out, especially considering all of the knowledge I've learned from this site and its members. Thanks!

[StagDevil]

What a sick contest. :43:

[smp89]

I'll take 1, 2,3..ah heck sign me up for 10!

[artherd]

Thanks everyone - a quick update, raffle proceeds have covered nearly 1/5th the cost of the new equipment for calguns!

I've ordered and received nearly all of it, we begin test & burn-in this week. Once we're confident, we will be making a big transition for this site, into a true highly available hardware like other large GeoVario accounts use.

[Toolfreak66]

I got my tickets!!! Gotta support the site! There is so much good info here.

[edc3]

Thanks for the opportunity either to win a great gun or help a great website. It's win-win.

[510dat]

Who should I write the check out to?

[JamesY]

In =)

[artherd]

Who should I write the check out to?

Me personally is fine; name's in my signature :D

[510dat]

Ok, thanks. I wasn't sure if there was a DBA or something.

[ontmark]

Check sent in Tuesdays Outbound.
12/9/08

[retired]

Check went out today, thanks for the opportunity.

[ontmark]

I would like to thank you for your Very Generous contribution to raise support dollars for this forum.
I also deeply thank you for your hard work here

[wcs69rat]

already got my tickets via paypal. best of luck with the fundraiser. how do you identify us from our e-mail?

thx,
wcs69rat

[wcs69rat]

already got my tickets via paypal. best of luck with the fundraiser. how do you identify us from our e-mail?

thx,
wcs69rat
wcs69rat@hotmail.com

[Tyler]

Just got a ticket via paypal... even though I am out of the peoples republic for now :) Still love reading the site.

[artherd]

already got my tickets via paypal. best of luck with the fundraiser. how do you identify us from our e-mail?

thx,
wcs69rat
wcs69rat@hotmail.com

That'll pretty much do it :) Also - we'll cross ref the winning email with CGN emails. If there's no match, we'll just e-mail the winner at the paypal email address. We'll get ahold of you one way or another you have my word on that.

Thanks everyone, for your support! It really means a lot, and has helped make a dent in the costs of equipment to support CGN.

Best!
-Ben.

[Liberty Rules]

A few more tickets just got thrown in the hat.

Thanks for doing this Ben.

[battleship]

So hows this work some are saying they just got there tickets via paypal is this a ticket confirmation that you transferred moneys , or did you get actual tickets. i paid via a money order a couple of weeks ago. I was under the impression that for my moneys i would get 5 tickets put into the raffle, im not expecting to win, im never that lucky in life. Is this going to be a traditional raffle.

[dondo]

Ahh got my ticket. Thanks!

[SFFRONTMAN]

Bought 1 :D.

[artherd]

So hows this work some are saying they just got there tickets via paypal is this a ticket confirmation that you transferred moneys , or did you get actual tickets. i paid via a money order a couple of weeks ago. I was under the impression that for my moneys i would get 5 tickets put into the raffle, im not expecting to win, im never that lucky in life. Is this going to be a traditional raffle.

There aren't actual tickets, that would be more hassle than needed. I am printing out the entries, 1 printout for each ticket ($10) bought. I've printed 5 copies of your check.

The papers will be chucked in a big box then I'll draw from it. I'm also going to try to televise the drawing and throw it on youtube (but no promises.) This method has worked very well for other raffles I've done in the past (helps to have a pair of fast laser printers at home :D )

Thanks everyone!

[megavolt121]

There aren't actual tickets, that would be more hassle than needed. I am printing out the entries, 1 printout for each ticket ($10) bought. I've printed 5 copies of your check.

The papers will be chucked in a big box then I'll draw from it. I'm also going to try to televise the drawing and throw it on youtube (but no promises.) This method has worked very well for other raffles I've done in the past (helps to have a pair of fast laser printers at home :D )

Thanks everyone!

Will you have a Vana White on your televised drawing?

[SkatinJJ]

I hope I'm in time with my five winning entries...:party:
Thanks for the great site, and thanks all for outstanding insights and contributions here.

[Flat Broke]

I almost forgot about this. I paypal'ed my 2 in a little while ago.

It'd make a sweet Christmas present, that's for sure!

Chris

[battleship]

Well who won the rifle,im sure the drawing has already happened, who's the winner.

[ke6guj]

Well who won the rifle,im sure the drawing has already happened, who's the winner.

Drawing isn't for two weeks.

Drawing coming up - 12/23/2008 !

12/10/08 is the deadline for mailed in payments, paypal payments up until the drawing.

[battleship]

Well someones going to have the best Christmas ever.

[dondo]

I can't wait to win this.

[retired]

;)I can't wait to win this.

Well, you are going to have to wait until a blue moon occurs dondo, 'cause it isn't going to happen.:43::cool:

[sierratangofoxtrotunion]

Drawing isn't for two weeks.

12/10/08 is the deadline for mailed in payments, paypal payments up until the drawing.

This is the question I was looking for an answer to. I hope to buy a few tickets before the drawing.

[Otony]

I'm in for two tickets! YAY!

[Sheepdog]

I am IN for TWO also! Thanks! A VERY Worthwhile donation! :D

[wildhawker]

Started with two myself, but now thinking about helping my odds a bit... :D Nice to see so many generous folks here.

[andy1621]

Let's all support this great site!

[tpuig]

2 for me. Thanks for all the hard work!

[battleship]

Darn it, your all making my chance of winning this rifle worse. stop it allready.

[artherd]

Hi Guys - I've had a few questions, and I'll honor any check entries I actually receive prior to the drawing. The 12/10/08 postmark was to *guarantee* you actually get them entered :)

Thanks everyone!
-Ben.

[redbull addict]

just entered!

[TSD!]

Great site, keep up the good fight.

[jdpmep]

While I doubt I will win with just 2 entries.

I hope this helps support calguns and well as helps to educate it's users.

While your odds of winning are decreasing the odds of calguns winning are increasing.

[gobears1997]

$20 is worth helping anyone stick it to the man.

[IllTemperedCur]

I'm in for 3. Anything to put a burr under the saddle of the gun-grabbers!

[IrishPunk101]

In for two, thanks for the chance. Great cause either way.

[J6P]

...

[r08ert209cali]

bought 5 tickets to support this wonderfull site and comunity.thanks for all of your supports in my matters.

[Vin496]

I'm in for 5.

Rifle is as good as mine, you all may just donate to Calguns, no need for any more ticket purchases!!!:D

[Weekender]

New user.

what a great site.

I'm in for a couple

Weekender

[impactco]

Payment sent for two. Thank you for your efforts!

[tcdrennen]

2 tix bought! Glad to help.

[norcal-ar]

can we still enter? and how much are tickets?

[Blacky]

Merry Christmas and may the best man win!

[Glock30]

Man, looks like I'm going to have to buy 5 more!

[artherd]

can we still enter? and how much are tickets?

tickets are $10ea and you can enter at any time - thanks!

[doc1buc]

In the pot and fingers are crossed! :13:

[sd_shooter]

I'm in - but my wife will flip out if I win! :eek:

[Keith]

Bought my tickets!!!
Here's wishing me the best of luck!
Keith

[Vectrexer]

Do we have a current ticket count? Interested to see this activity succeed as much as possible.

[Blacky]

I just hope this wont be the last gun raffle.

[JeffM]

Payment sent!

[artherd]

I just hope this wont be the last gun raffle.

I've already got another raffle in mind for 2009 - that one will be pretty sweet as well!

This one so far has been a great success, we've raised several thousand. I don't have a tally handy but I will tally up the results at the end.

[River Jack]

Awesome rifle. Great cause. I'm in!

RJ

[pwall]

Im in as well! Good luck everybody!;)

[Hans Gruber]

In for a few tickets myself :)

My wife's name is on the Paypal account that I used to pay with, not sure if that's going to be a problem. Noted my forum username in the comments though, hope that's enough.

[walkerboh4269]

ok I have just sent payment for a ticket.

[Vectrexer]

how about an XD40 Raffle. Would that interest people?

[artherd]

That should be plenty, we'll announce the winner here in this thread, and I'll contact them via e-mail (and phone if needed) too.

Best!
-Ben.
In for a few tickets myself :)

My wife's name is on the Paypal account that I used to pay with, not sure if that's going to be a problem. Noted my forum username in the comments though, hope that's enough.

[mtenenhaus]

could you check with paypal...it doesn't seem to be working and i'd love to support this cause. thanks

[Blacky]

That should be plenty, we'll announce the winner here in this thread, and I'll contact them via e-mail (and phone if needed) too.

Best!
-Ben.

So should this thread be locked then?

[artherd]

So should this thread be locked then?

why on earth would I do that? Paypal should be working again, but officially I have to take google checkout now. I'll let you all read between the lines.

[383green]

Paypal should be working again, but officially I have to take google checkout now. I'll let you all read between the lines.

PayPal is now filtering on the string "gun"? :(

[mtenenhaus]

ok, works fine now. thanks

[artherd]

PayPal is now filtering on the string "gun"? :(

Worse. Can't really comment. Expect something from me here.

[Blacky]

Worse. Can't really comment. Expect something from me here.

Ive heard some nasty things about PayPal and the mere mention of firearms. I always use power tool descriptions. :chris:

[artherd]

^^ They are indeed very anti-gun. Descriptions didn't help this time :)

I've updated the Google Checkout code to allow proper quantity selection.

http://www.benjamincannon.net/cuddlypuppies/

[AKman]

^^ They are indeed very anti-gun. Descriptions didn't help this time :)

I've updated the Google Checkout code to allow proper quantity selection.

http://www.benjamincannon.net/cuddlypuppies/

Too easy...

[383green]

Worse. Can't really comment. Expect something from me here.

I'm looking forward to learning the details when they can be made available. Were any of the previous PayPal donations affected (like my 10 tickets... Oh, did I say 10? I meant 1000 :D)? I've heard rumor-mill stories about PayPal taking retroactive actions against things that offended their delicate sensibilities before.

[artherd]

No processed donations were effected - though it may be a while before I see the money ;) (I've already bought the servers with my own $ so don't worry.)

[Cali-V]

PP is convenient, but at times they really suck...

So what are the current odds, do I need to buy more tickets?

[artherd]

currently - there are about 350 tickets sold! How bad do you want it? ;)

[howiesatwork]

Well, that should be about 360 sold now. :D
Nice gesture!

[AKman]

currently - there are about 350 tickets sold! How bad do you want it? ;)

A probability of 2.86E-03 isn't too bad, although I suspect you were hoping for a probability of 0.001 for such a fine rifle. It beats the snot out of the CA lottery.

[apoman]

Is it too late to buy tickets?

[artherd]

Nope! You can buy 'em online right up to christmas eve. The drawing is midnight 12/23/2008.

[megavolt121]

Nope! You can buy 'em online right up to christmas eve. The drawing is midnight 12/23/2008.

Now that's conflicting Ben... those who buy on the 24th are after the drawing...

[Glock30]

Weird, with paypal now you can't select how many tickets to buy, just says how much would you like to donate for GV server costs.

Oh well, here comes some more money!

[artherd]

Now that's conflicting Ben... those who buy on the 24th are after the drawing...

Christmas eve = 12/24/2008.

"Right up to christmas eve" would be midnight 12/23/2008 :)

[CHIGGA73]

i just donated via paypal for a couple of tickets.

crossing my fingers for a new toy for christmas!

thanks for the jesture!

[97F1504RAD]

I'm in

[Ten Rounder]

I'm in, 10 tickets

I do need a 4th 6.8 to my collection!!!!!

[JDC]

I'm in for a few as well.

[Whiskey_Sauer]

In for five; thanks for doing this, Ben.

[mark2203]

Chicken Dinner. Make me a winner!

[caduckgunner]

In :cheers2:

[smp89]

ok you convinced me, I'm in for another 10. Who needed another lower anyways when your getting a complete rifle.

[artherd]

Thanks guys! I am going to push the drawing to the Eve of the 24th (maybe even morn of the 25th with the other presents :), since it turns out we will be traveling on the eve of the 23rd (later today...) Consider it a freebie to get more tickets in, and MERRY CHRISTMAS!

[383green]

Have a safe and fun holiday trip!

[skale240]

Thanks guys! I am going to push the drawing to the 24th, since it turns out we will be traveling on the eve of the 23rd (later today...) Consider it a freebie to get more tickets in, and MERRY CHRISTMAS!

sweet..thought i missed out...just bought 2 tix! I wish i could get more since its for a great cause, but its all I could afford. Anyway, Merry Christmas!

[Sky_DiveR]

Me too! I was going to donate anyway but since I saw this at the last minute.... H**l, why not? Hope you get more than enough.

Merry Cristmas & A Happy New Year.

[Hanniballs]

Sweet.. I'm in.

[subin]

Tickets purchased. Good luck to all :D

[Blackwater OPS]

Sweet I have like a 1 in 12 chance! All I want for Christmas is a M468! DRAW!!! DRAW!!!

[Jicko]

How many tixs are sold so far?

[artherd]

Drawing is going down at midnight tonight (12-24-2008) Merry Christmas everyone!

[DVSmith]

How many tixs are sold so far?

I don't know but whatever it is I just added 10 to it! :D

[dondo]

PM me for my shipping address....cause Im going to win it. Boom. Merry Christmas and thanks for doing this!

[dirtyJ]

Snagged 5 more. I never win anything, and used up all my good karma finding my wife, but the money goes to a good place, so no worries :).

[artherd]

How many tixs are sold so far?

almost 500!

[sarki]

500x10=5,000 NICE!

[gibbygoo]

Winner will be choses by physical random drawing on 12-24-2008 at 8PM. (you saw me do this at the Milpitias dinner once.

How soon will we know who won?

[REDHORSE]

Drawing is going down at midnight tonight (12-24-2008) Merry Christmas everyone!

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[pavlov]

I look forward to winning...

[battleship]

Me to.

[Kestryll]

I'd like to win myself but I'm just glad to hear Ben is getting reimbursed some for all he put in to the recent upgrades.

Of course I'm not going to turn down the rifle if I win! ;)

[CHIGGA73]

i'd turn down the rifle, cause i feel in the giving spirit! and cause i need good karma for me...

who am i kidding, i'd take it in a heart beat and wouldn't think twice!

thanks for putting this on and putting up the rifle, and buying all the equipment!