Buy a watch, help save the world? #19 (Seiko Shirakaba Explorer!!!)
Friends!
Up for auction today is the unique, one-of-a-kind Seiko Shirakaba dial with Explorer type case!
Zoom in on this photo...
... and you can see the white birch forest of Shizukuishi right there!
All proceeds go to GiveDirectly.org. GiveDirectly.org DIRECTLY sends on funds to recipients in some of the poorest countries on Earth, with an incredible track record to-date. The effort sprang out of the Effective Altruism movement.
https://www.givedirectly.org/beta/
https://www.givedirectly.org/financials/
The first 18 auctions worked out spectacularly, in which our esteemed colleagues @Bessio @Robcollects @Ichibunz @Deeperblue @Edge168n @Jklotz @CliveC @laurik @tempus @Al_Ra_Ra @TimeJunkie @tuanvinh2000 @UtahExplorer @biglove @whitesalmon @JapanExclusive @moemoe and @lmchew have helped to raise $24,178 for Kenyan families living under the global poverty line of $1.90 / day. All of the auction proceeds went directly to them, and the funds from the 18 auctions thus far will effectively double the incomes of 67 families for a year!
Previous auction:
Here's what I propose:
Let's open up bidding at, say, $20
Please post your bid by commenting below
The highest bid by Friday, February 24, 12pm PT wins the auction
Here’s where we do some real good for charity: If you are the winning bidder, please then Paypal or Venmo me the winning bid amount. I will make the donation of your winning bid, plus get a match for that amount! Thus, every $1 of the winning bid will get doubled!!!
Let me say that again - every $1 of the winning bid will turn into $2 donated to GiveDirectly!!!
I will then post the screen shot of the full donated amount!
So, in summary:
Win the auction
Have the entirety of the proceeds go towards lifting a family out of extreme poverty
DOUBLE the size of your charitable contribution
Whaddya say?
* If shipping outside of Continental US, I ask that winner international bidder pay shipping costs. Thank you!
The Artist formerly known as @HotWatchChick69 and formerly-formerly @Omeganut
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$20.69 because I’m classy.
$20.69 because I’m classy.
Whenever I think @thekris, "classy" is the first word that comes to mind!
$30
$30
Thank you kindly, sir!
30.69 highest bid evaaaaa!!!
Right I forgot!!
30.69 highest bid evaaaaa!!!
Right I forgot!!
This bid doesn’t count without the dancing watermelon gif!!!
$54.20
This bid doesn’t count without the dancing watermelon gif!!!
Doesn't matter now... Hehehe
$54.20
Here we go…
Fixed!!!
Let’s get this party going —> 39.99
But what is this watch? Cannot find anything like it on the web, should I try the dark web??
I think it’s 39mm. It’s an Explorer style case, like the previous 39mm sized Explorer.
Did not see MegaBob’s message, makes more sense now 🙂 tell us more about it though!
54.69USD
Let’s get this party going —> 39.99
But what is this watch? Cannot find anything like it on the web, should I try the dark web??
Hey man! You can’t bring the bidding down! From what I understand, that’s not how auctions work! It’s at $54.20 now from @UnholiestJedi! 😜
Haha sorry this going to fast —> 59,99
$270.69
$270.69
270.70
13 + 17 + 19 + 23 + 29 + 31 + 37 + 41 + 43 + 47 =
ps: since I was posting pictures of half naked people... every time you dudes send in 69 you only remind me of this silliness... not so funny now is it... remember this next time you type that 69... also a nsfw video one of our interns introduced our management team to on a fine wednesday teams meeting *seriously watch at your own discretion... no we did not fire him...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmKpePzn5-c
13 + 17 + 19 + 23 + 29 + 31 + 37 + 41 + 43 + 47 =
ps: since I was posting pictures of half naked people... every time you dudes send in 69 you only remind me of this silliness... not so funny now is it... remember this next time you type that 69... also a nsfw video one of our interns introduced our management team to on a fine wednesday teams meeting *seriously watch at your own discretion... no we did not fire him...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmKpePzn5-c
Is this a 300.00 bid?
Is this a 300.00 bid?
that is what the maths says... we even drew a picture... 👍
that is what the maths says... we even drew a picture... 👍
I must admit the rapper stuff is very confusing... what the kids will watch these days... at least he is colorful...
Dang it! to rich for my blood!
that is what the maths says... we even drew a picture... 👍
I promise not to outbid you with another rapper in tow.
13 + 17 + 19 + 23 + 29 + 31 + 37 + 41 + 43 + 47 =
ps: since I was posting pictures of half naked people... every time you dudes send in 69 you only remind me of this silliness... not so funny now is it... remember this next time you type that 69... also a nsfw video one of our interns introduced our management team to on a fine wednesday teams meeting *seriously watch at your own discretion... no we did not fire him...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmKpePzn5-c
@moemoe!!!
Again, some next level game theory there!
Came in and pipped it at the very end!
$100. Am I too late?