itelectrical Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 As far as shop ads go there will be no more, Vince and I pay for this site which will soon be up to $500.00 a year with no help from the shops at all. We don't know how long we can keep the site going for at this rate. Regards Bo Would there be any interest in a raffle to help keep the Forum going for at least another year? I would be happy to put up a couple of slotcars and an in car camera as prizes and hopefully a couple of the slot car / hobby shops that this site promotes could put up a few prizes as well. How many people would be interested in entering at say $5 a pop or 3 entries for $10 with a pretty good chance of winning a slotcar and at the same time pretty much ensuring that the forum stays up and running for all of our enjoyment. JamieB ITeLECTRICAL Check out my Current Auctions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVENIC Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 Great idea, Jamie. I'll buy some tickets for sure. There must be some other ways of raising money. Donations. Optional membership. Auslot decals/stickers/stubby holders. Proxy racing at Bo's Just throwing some ideas up. "I spent most of my money on beer, women and slot cars. The rest I just wasted." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eno the Wonderdog Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 Hey - just sell the stubby holders - I'd imagine everyone would want one! I'm in for all of the above - I rather enjoy playing in here! Hey - how about a sponsored "We dare Vinno to.." (oops - an old idea but still a goldie..) Captain's log: We are enroute to some planet whose name I cannot pronounce to do something really complicated that I don't understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slider Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 Ok i'm in Jamie i'll buy some tickets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooter Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 Me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slider Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 how do the other forums survive ? and to think i just went out on a limb and had a big rave on another thread about the same time Jamie was posting this thread, and he come up with this brillant idea . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoeno29 Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 Me too. this site is great and anyone who visits here regularly should cby some tickets. Find me at Card Guys for custom trading cards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itelectrical Posted February 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 (edited) The problem of the cost of the forum has probably been on the admins minds for some time. I believe they didn't really want to charge people to use the forum because the people posting are what makes this forum great. They would have been hoping that eventually some of the people who benefit from the forum the most (shops) would be happy to offer some form of sponsorship but it never seemed to eventuate. Anyway, I think a competition would be the best way to make a decent amount of money for the forum and quite a few lucky members will be able to win a prize. We now have some Awesome prizes to offer, generously donated by some very generous individual members of the forum as well as some of the businesses that wish to support our forum : 1) FLY Team 12 Set of Two Martini Porsches 2) FLY 10th Anniversary Lim. Ed Dodge Viper 3) Slotit Car of choice (Most standard edition current cars) 4) FLY Porsche 917LH (White) 5) Super32 Chassis, assembled with Plafit Rabbit Motor 6) Airfix/MRRC Lotus Cortina kit (1990 Reissue) 7) Slotit Nissan R390 Road Car 8) Ninco Trophy Megane (Yellow or Blue) 9) Scalextric Caterham 7 - 30th Anniversary 10) Scalextric Nascar 11) Slot Car Video Camera 12) SCX Classic Fiat 124 Spyder 13) SCX AMG Mercedes 14) DVD LeMans the Movie (Steve McQueen) 15) DVD LeMans the Movie (Steve McQueen) 16) Scalextric Motogp Bike. 17) 3 sets of MJK Tyres of your choice 18) Artin Saleen 19) Artin Saleen 20) MiniAuto Slot Car Yearbook 23 Prizes now - see page 4 Entries will close on March 10, 2006 and all payments must be recieved by this date to be in the draw. Final entrant listing and prizes will be put on the Auslot forum on March 10 and the draw will take place at approximately 9pm on that date. Winners will be informed on this forum on March 11, 2006 and by email. Edited March 10, 2006 by itelectrical JamieB ITeLECTRICAL Check out my Current Auctions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slider Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 WOW is this real I'm in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinno Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 Good thinking Jamie but the forum wouldn't die anyway. I would just winge like usual about the cost. Me and Bo could sure save ourselves $200 each and put it towards morw cars or something. Eno I think a Devious Dave stubby holder would be the go but he will just get the shits and win some more races. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaSlot Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 I'll be in it cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslot Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 Vince!! Dave get the edgar britts ? never win more races! possibly. regards keeping the forum going I am prepared to go along with wichever plan is decided on but ultimately it is Bo's and your call. whatever it takes Viv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidecar steve Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 Bo & Vinno, you blokes do us all a favour by keeping this board running. It has certainly helped the 1/32 scale slot scene here in Vic, and hey, we all got to know Vlad! A raffle is a great way to contribute (Bravo Jamie!) without any pressure. Put me down for 6 tickets please. cheers! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 I'm in put me down for 6 tickets as well. Gary Quickly read this post before it is deleted or i turn grey again Gary http://www.facebook.com/Rallyproxy2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmc356 Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 Hi Guys, put me in for 6 tickets Paul Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slotbaker Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 I'm in for 15 tickets. Steve K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrslotcar.com Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 After realising my error in exploiting this site commercially, I felt a deep regret, and wish to offer my apologies to those supporting and backing (financially) this wonderful forum!. I feel responsible for this outcry of support, and wish to help as well. If Vinno wishes to contact me, I have some suggestions for him. (Just so i don't step over the line again.) Cheers, Peter VH Mr Slotcar website MrSlotcar NEW Facebook Page MrTrax modular track systems MrTrax Facebook page Owner of Australia's fastest ever lap time on a Blue King track @ 1.4838 secs. And the fastest pass ever on a 1/4 mile Drag strip @ 203.2 kmh Designer and manufacturer of quality domestic and commercial Tracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoffy Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 Heya, I be in for at least 3 tickets..... this week..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slotmad Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 (edited) Put me in for 6 tickets. Post the payment methods so we can get going. I just got here!!! (happy to pay postage to WA when I win, lol) Andrew Edited February 13, 2006 by slotmad Stay in the slot http://www.xlr8raceway.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itelectrical Posted February 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 (edited) This is the easiest way to pay for your entry. Click on whichever link is applicable. Anyone who wants further details please PM me. Buy 1 Ticket (Paypal) $5 Buy 3 Tickets (Paypal) $10 Buy 7 Tickets (Paypal) $20 Buy 15 Tickets (Paypal) $40 Edited February 18, 2007 by itelectrical JamieB ITeLECTRICAL Check out my Current Auctions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsmsoccer Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 That was nice and easy Jamie I just went in and bought my tickets using Paypal. Common guys lets all get behind this one. Thanks Jamie great idea and easy to do Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmcsat Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 Thanks for the great idea, and paypal is a nice easy way of buying tickets without money orders, cash etc..... I think I just bought 3 winning tickets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slotdownunder Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 G'day guys, I have found the information on this forum extremely useful and fun and I would hate to see it go so I'm off to paypal for 3 tickets. And while I'm at it a big thankyou to the main culprits who have sponsored this site in the past and into the future. I had no idea it was costing $500/yr to run!! Mal keep it in the slot, the slotdownunder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslot Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 great idea Jamie, have made my purchase going to enjoy a new car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoffy Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 Now, I think its time to throw out the challange to some of the best slotcar retailers in the country. I think the likes of Scalexworld, Armchair racer, Slot shop, Thunderbirds & of cause Mobile raceways (plus many others....whats that place in queensland???)have certainly benifited from the free advertising that we all give them (from Word of Mouth). What have you guys got to offer to come to the party? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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