Last charity watch auction of the year - Nodus Avalon II bronze green - #26
So, I asked which watch to charity auction next in this poll, and y'all were incredibly helpful...
https://www.watchcrunch.com/Mr.Dee.Bater/posts/which-final-watch-to-charity-auction-in-2023-216211
You returned a perfect 50/50 poll result!
Nonetheless, up for charity auction today is the Nodus Avalon II in bronze!
The watch is an absolute lume monster!
And, of course, here is the obligatory @max (TM) shot…
The Avalon II has beautiful sapphire bezel insert, wonderful bronze construction, which although heavier than stainless steel, is made comfortable and light on the wrist with the Nodus Tectuff rubber strap.
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 25 auctions worked out spectacularly, in which our esteemed Crunchers have helped to raise $30,742 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 25 auctions thus far will effectively double the incomes of 85 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, October 6, 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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I’ll kick it off!
$20
I’ll kick it off!
$20
69.69
@DeeperBlue had to create a new post! Did you still want to bid $69?
Let's go 🙌
69.69
$100
$100
High bid!
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High bid!
✌️🙃
@SpecKTator, as our resident Nodus expert, wanted to specifically notify you of this auction.
@SpecKTator, as our resident Nodus expert, wanted to specifically notify you of this auction.
Good golly Miss Molly, I would never claim to be an expert at anything but sheesh, that’s nice enough for $169.69
Auction doesn't end till Friday! But, thank you! As always, you are so incredibly generous!!!
No worries. Thank you for the work you're doing.
Hello friends!
We have ~12 hours to go!
@Magstime holds highest bid at $425.
Tagging all bidders thus far!
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how do I exit this thing?
how do I exit this thing?
Exited
High bid!
I wish I could have bid more. That’s a gorgeous watch for the money. @FlatteryCamp you deserve it!
I wish I could have bid more. That’s a gorgeous watch for the money. @FlatteryCamp you deserve it!
In the words of Clint Eastwood "Deserve's got nothing to do with it."😅 Very kind of you nonetheless and still a few hours left to play out.
I don't own a bronze watch (or a G-Shock!) so that coupled with a good cause were compelling. That lume didn't hurt none either.
In the words of Clint Eastwood "Deserve's got nothing to do with it."😅 Very kind of you nonetheless and still a few hours left to play out.
I don't own a bronze watch (or a G-Shock!) so that coupled with a good cause were compelling. That lume didn't hurt none either.
You are the grand winner!
I am stuck on a 12 drive from San Diego to Santa Fe, unfortunately! I suspect it will be tomorrow morning before I can DM you all the details!
But, congrats, you are the winner, and thank you so much for your bid!
Seriously though thanks to all who supported a great cause. So many class acts like @Mr.Dee.Bater, @whystopatone and the many that bid.
My first bronze watch and to get it in a feelgood way is a bonus. Ending on a 300 quote to honor all those that fought the good fight.
"Come back with your shield...or on it!"
Thank you all so much for yet another successful charity auction!
Winning bid from @FlatteryCamp was $450, and incredibly generous "top up" from @whystopatone of additional $222, totaling $672!
Good news is that turns out there's enough matching funds for 1 more charity auction this year!
Thanks again to everyone!
@Magstime
@Mr.Santana
@Edge168n
@Fonda.Dix
@SpecKTator
@Timetodial
@FlatteryCamp
@tanookisuit_ty
Thank you all so much for yet another successful charity auction!
Winning bid from @FlatteryCamp was $450, and incredibly generous "top up" from @whystopatone of additional $222, totaling $672!
Good news is that turns out there's enough matching funds for 1 more charity auction this year!
Thanks again to everyone!
@Magstime
@Mr.Santana
@Edge168n
@Fonda.Dix
@SpecKTator
@Timetodial
@FlatteryCamp
@tanookisuit_ty
Thank you all so much for yet another successful charity auction!
Winning bid from @FlatteryCamp was $450, and incredibly generous "top up" from @whystopatone of additional $222, totaling $672!
Good news is that turns out there's enough matching funds for 1 more charity auction this year!
Thanks again to everyone!
@Magstime
@Mr.Santana
@Edge168n
@Fonda.Dix
@SpecKTator
@Timetodial
@FlatteryCamp
@tanookisuit_ty
An update on how GiveDirectly is doing. An amazing concept.
https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2023/12/1/23981194/givedirectly-basic-income-experiment-abhijit-banerjee-tavneet-suri