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DDFers with raffle entries:
as2: 2
sillypainter: 1
Yaalili: 1
tmendy226: 1
a good yeshiva bachur: 1
crony: 1
Zevi16: 1
ruv: 2
mendyt: 1
EJB:

https://www.dansdeals.com/advertisement/enter-win-twin-cabin-aboard-journey-lifetime-antarctica-5000-cash-private-consult-supporting-chabad-cleveland/

https://www.chabadofcleveland.com/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/4096324/jewish/Antarctica-Cruise-Raffle.htm

Add your name if you will purchase a $100 raffle ticket for the Antarctica trip.

If you will buy more than 1 write it next to your user name:


1 - CM
2 - yossig
3 - JoeyShmoe
4 - Yitzyul 
5 - Wizmanison (2)
6 - Bentzy
7-  mendyt
8-  jes
9- nafnaf12
10- lubaby (2)
12-abey
13- Z56
14 - crony
15 - stever (2)
« Last edited by EJB on August 16, 2018, 02:37:35 AM »

Poll

Which amount and format would you buy in at? (vote for one of each)

50%+ to Charity
11 (8.7%)
10-15% to Charity
3 (2.4%)
Any amount to Charity
18 (14.3%)
I don't care if my money goes to charity
19 (15.1%)
Variable ticket prices $1-$360 chosen at random
11 (8.7%)
I wouldn't buy in at more than $150-$180
10 (7.9%)
I wouldn't buy in at more than $100-$150
15 (11.9%)
$100 is my max
39 (31%)

Total Members Voted: 85

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Re: Antarctica Cruise Raffle (discussion?)
« Reply #100 on: July 23, 2018, 12:18:04 PM »
when is this turning into a "can you give maaser to oorah" discussion?

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Re: Antarctica Cruise Raffle (discussion?)
« Reply #101 on: July 23, 2018, 12:21:03 PM »
A big point here, is finding a charity that appeals to all sects of Judaism. We need to figure out where we can give this cash to, that most of the people who are interested in this raffle, would want to give $ to.
Why do we have to make it confusing. We can leave out the charity and make a simple raffle that covers the exact cost of the trip?

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Re: Antarctica Cruise Raffle (discussion?)
« Reply #102 on: July 23, 2018, 12:23:02 PM »
Another point: Assuming Dan (would be advertising this) is ok with it, we can definitely find a sponsor for a second prize or 3rd prize especially if we will put their business name on the raffle announcement.
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Re: Antarctica Cruise Raffle (discussion?)
« Reply #103 on: July 23, 2018, 12:25:05 PM »
Why do we have to make it confusing. We can leave out the charity and make a simple raffle that covers the exact cost of the trip?
Because many seem to be more willing to enter based on the fact that a percentage will be going to charity. With the amount of tickets we need to sell, having it all go solely to pay for someones cruise, may deter those less interested. Also, if we don't sell out, it would be a mess returning all the money.
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Re: Antarctica Cruise Raffle (discussion?)
« Reply #104 on: July 23, 2018, 12:27:11 PM »
What is the best platform to run this from? Obviously entries need to be made online, but are there sites that you can pay to create a raffle? Something like Charidy?
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Re: Antarctica Cruise Raffle (discussion?)
« Reply #105 on: July 23, 2018, 12:27:44 PM »
Because many seem to be more willing to enter based on the fact that a percentage will be going to charity. With the amount of tickets we need to sell, having it all go solely to pay for someones cruise, may deter those less interested. Also, if we don't sell out, it would be a mess returning all the money.
I don't really get that. My $100 or $180 or whatever is going towards the cruise regardless, tacking on extra money for a tzedakah isn't changing that.

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Re: Antarctica Cruise Raffle (discussion?)
« Reply #106 on: July 23, 2018, 12:29:30 PM »
I don't really get that. My $100 or $180 or whatever is going towards the cruise regardless, tacking on extra money for a tzedakah isn't changing that.
Not necessarily. The first $xx,xxx raised is going towards the cruise. Let's say it's sells like crazy, and we raise $100k, the leftovers would all go to tzedaka
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Re: Antarctica Cruise Raffle (discussion?)
« Reply #107 on: July 23, 2018, 12:30:45 PM »
Because many seem to be more willing to enter based on the fact that a percentage will be going to charity. With the amount of tickets we need to sell, having it all go solely to pay for someones cruise, may deter those less interested. Also, if we don't sell out, it would be a mess returning all the money.
Not so difficult. nobody pays unless we have enough ppl signed up in the wiki. We should accept a few more then needed if ppl don't follow thru.

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Re: Antarctica Cruise Raffle (discussion?)
« Reply #108 on: July 23, 2018, 12:31:33 PM »
Not necessarily. The first $xx,xxx raised is going towards the cruise. Let's say it's sells like crazy, and we raise $100k, the leftovers would all go to tzedaka
I hear.
I guess I just assumed the idea was to do something smaller i.e. higher odds

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Re: Antarctica Cruise Raffle (discussion?)
« Reply #109 on: July 23, 2018, 12:31:56 PM »
Not so difficult. nobody pays unless we have enough ppl signed up in the wiki. We should accept a few more then needed if ppl don't follow thru.
This wouldn't be DDF exclusive, as we would most likely never fill our min. Also, how would they go about paying?
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Re: Antarctica Cruise Raffle (discussion?)
« Reply #110 on: July 23, 2018, 12:32:47 PM »
I hear.
I guess I just assumed the idea was to do something smaller i.e. higher odds
Agreed, but selling tickets would be much harder, and they'd cost more possibly.
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Re: Antarctica Cruise Raffle (discussion?)
« Reply #111 on: July 23, 2018, 12:37:44 PM »
Why do we have 100+ posts already without an actual raffle running?

I think what makes most sense is
  • $100 per entry
  • money goes to any known org like oorah, hasc, any tomchai shabbos,
  • prize antarctica cruise for 2 or $18000 cash
I'll be the 1st to buy

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Re: Antarctica Cruise Raffle (discussion?)
« Reply #112 on: July 23, 2018, 12:39:33 PM »
Why do we have 100+ posts already without an actual raffle running?

I think what makes most sense is
  • $100 per entry
  • money goes to any known org like oorah, hasc, any tomchai shabbos,
  • prize antarctica cruise for 2 or $18000 cash
I'll be the 1st to buy
Scratch any organization that runs their own large successful campaign, like oorah and hasc, that'll cut down buyers.
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Re: Antarctica Cruise Raffle (discussion?)
« Reply #113 on: July 23, 2018, 12:49:07 PM »
Scratch any organization that runs their own large successful campaign, like oorah and hasc, that'll cut down buyers.
but a small organization will not have the popularity.   maybe this can help someone get married or something like that. if it seems like @Dan is making the raffle then people will trust a cause he stands behind
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Re: Antarctica Cruise Raffle (discussion?)
« Reply #114 on: July 23, 2018, 12:49:55 PM »
many fundraisers in this kitchen

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Re: Antarctica Cruise Raffle (discussion?)
« Reply #115 on: July 23, 2018, 12:52:27 PM »
I think this may be a great option :)
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Re: Antarctica Cruise Raffle (discussion?)
« Reply #116 on: July 23, 2018, 12:54:33 PM »
What is the best platform to run this from? Obviously entries need to be made online, but are there sites that you can pay to create a raffle? Something like Charidy?
I think some of the organizations that advertise raffles on DDMS use Raise.it by Duvy's Media. I have no idea how much they charge but it looks like they host the whole thing on their website so no need to set up a new one. Here are a few from recent DDMS ads:

https://www.duvys.com/simple/leshadechraffle/dd

https://www.duvys.com/play/ohrhatorah

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Re: Antarctica Cruise Raffle (discussion?)
« Reply #117 on: July 23, 2018, 01:13:20 PM »
Scratch any organization that runs their own large successful campaign, like oorah and hasc, that'll cut down buyers.
IMHO The point of giving such a big prize is that people shouldn’t look so much on which organizations they’re giving too And the rather concentrate on the big prize they might get, the fact that there is a charity behind it just takes away the guilt in case you don’t win.

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Re: Antarctica Cruise Raffle (discussion?)
« Reply #118 on: July 23, 2018, 01:14:35 PM »
IMHO The point of giving such a big prize is that people shouldn’t look so much on which organizations they’re giving too And the rather concentrate on the big prize they might get, the fact that there is a charity behind it just takes away the guilt in case you don’t win.
Also I'm sure the tax receipt doesn't hurt.
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Re: Antarctica Cruise Raffle (discussion?)
« Reply #119 on: July 23, 2018, 01:27:20 PM »
Also I'm sure the tax receipt doesn't hurt.

can you even get a tax receipt?