Autographed Canadian Chainsaw Flag Fundraiser for Stevie Smith by cky78

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rippersub (Sep 1, 2016 at 17:23)

This is an amazing concept, but TBH, I'd rather see it as a raffle with a $10 entry or whatever and equal chance for anyone to win, I'll probably donate regardless, but I wont be winning that flag, and that's unfortunate.

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src248 (Sep 1, 2016 at 17:58)

Seems like a lot of these fundraisers are going this route instead of a raffle, it's a shame. I'm guessing that it might be because a raffle could be considered gambling and then they'd have to deal with all the laws that come with. Just a guess though, I don't know how that actually works

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rippersub (Sep 1, 2016 at 18:38)

@src248: For sure, I just think a lot of people, unfortunate as it may be, will just choose not to donate at all because they know that a bid that is more than they are able to afford will actually win it. And ultimately a lot of people will actually be trying to get that flag, it's a sweet prize.

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VPS13 (Sep 2, 2016 at 10:32)

I think its more about raising funds for the legacy fund rather than equal opportunity. Like most charity bidding/ auctions, the biggest bids will come at the end by those who really want the flag. It would be an awesome piece to have but at the end of the day whatever the funds contribute back to the riding community (like the park being built in his name in Nanimo) will be the real benefit and long term legacy in Stevie's memory.

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rippersub (Sep 2, 2016 at 11:10)

@VPS13: For sure, anyone smart who wants the flag will wait until the last second, and if the highest bid at the time is still only $20, as it is now, then the winning bid might be $50, and a few hundred would get raised in total, whereas if there was a $10 entry fee, I bet a lot more would get raised, ultimately making the donation to the charity larger.

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BrotherCraig75 FL (Sep 2, 2016 at 14:06)

Seems like most are more concerned with getting the flag rather than remembering a fallen brother and raising money for a good cause. Bids or raffle who cares, LONGLIVECHAINSAW

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mxmtb (Sep 1, 2016 at 19:37)

Yes It needs to be a raffle , I really hope whom ever gets this donates it a place where it can be scene and admired by all . Like above a bar or some other public place So Stevie can continue to inspire rider after rider Longlivechainsaw

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paulclarke (Sep 1, 2016 at 19:56)

Sram had this flying high during Crankworx. Classy move. So many ways he was being remembered up there.

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shadowcallers (Sep 1, 2016 at 17:51)

I saw you at MSA getting signatures! Very cool to see that it's for a good cause.

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cky78 FL (Sep 1, 2016 at 18:57)

Hey! I'm a bit nervous that it's gone live tbh. I see some people are calling for a raffle. That would have been a good idea too!

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shadowcallers (Sep 1, 2016 at 20:39)

@cky78: Don't be nervous. Raising money for a good cause is what matters, and as long as there are contributions, you will have made an impact!

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kieran-nnilsen (Sep 1, 2016 at 17:05)

What a great idea

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mark-allison (Sep 1, 2016 at 18:55)

I was the first to donate but hope I'm not the last!

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jeff444 (Sep 1, 2016 at 19:26)

Raffle and im in