New Original Magnus Painting - Special Type of Auction.

cliffvanmeter · Post by **cliffvanmeter** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 10:39 pm

Three weeks ago I got laid off, its a little more complicated than that, but that's basically it. I also hadn't been paid for about 8-weeks prior. That's me, stupidly loyal. Well things are beyond tight and getting worse. We may loose the house. So I'm looking to do a little different kind of auction and hoping you'll all participate.

At my blog (http://cliffordblog.com), on the right there's a donate button. The person who donates the most in the next 7-days (now till next Friday) gets the painting. Whatever amount, doesn't matter, they get the painting. The number 2 and 3 highest donors get an 11x14 pen & ink character drawings of their choice. The only additional cost will be shipping. You can donate as many times as you like, just like an auction to stay on top. I'll post the donors and amounts each evening at the blog starting tomorrow so you can tell who is in the lead.

Any donation is appreciated, not matter how small. Really, trust me, at this point there is no dollar amount that wouldn't help.

Here's what you win -- Its an 11x14 inch museum-wrapped stretched canvas with fully painted sides (they match the background). Its ready to hang without the need for a frame.

Thanks,

Cliff VanMeter

cliffvanmeter · Post by **cliffvanmeter** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 7:54 pm

As mentioned above, I'm also posting these on my blog. The current top (and only) donor is Neil Cameron @ $25. Right now Neil stands to win the painting. Thanks Neil. Remember the 2 and 3 donors get the 11x14 character piece of their choice (pen and ink). All you have to do is hit the donate button at http://cliffordblog.com.

Thanks,

Cliff

cinlach@aol.com · Post by **cinlach@aol.com** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 7:57 pm

i feel for you CVM...i found out i'm losing my job sometime soon on monday.

if there was anyway i could i'd help you out...you're in my thoughts though.

hopefully that's enough.

whovianone · Post by **whovianone** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 8:29 pm

My prayers are with you, Cliff. I hope you find a way to make it through without too much difficulty.

cliffvanmeter · Post by **cliffvanmeter** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 6:40 pm

Well, its moving a bit slower than I'd hoped, but we have two donors so far.

Neil Cameron @$25 is currently the leader for the painting.
Jared Hayes @ $5 is in the running for one of the character drawings.

That's all we have as of now. I'm hoping (like an Ebay auction) you are all waiting till the end to jump in. Every little bit helps though, and I want to thank you for the donations so far and for your kinds words and thoughts.

Clifford VanMeter
Website | Blog | Art Merc

Smashey · Post by **Smashey** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 10:18 pm

That's all we have as of now. I'm hoping (like an Ebay auction) you are all waiting till the end to jump in.

Im sure alot are Cliff. I wouldnt worry about it. In the last minute im sure you will get quite a few good sized donations. Like myself, I cant make multiple donations, then come up with nothing at the end. Im also in a bad cash spot, so waiting till the end to see where its at and see if i can afford.

Would love to help more, but being tight myself, I cant donate, then see it go out of my reach, and have to stop, not having a chance to win. Bidding would be different. Not to sound like I dont want to help out or anything. Its just I cant justify donating atm without having a shot at it with my current finances.

Best of luck to you. I admire your work, and I hope everything works out for the best.

Smashey

Rubiks-Q-Bert · Post by **Rubiks-Q-Bert** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 10:42 pm

Im votin on greg since he got the x-o art.

greg · Post by **greg** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 10:51 pm

Rubiks-Q-Bert wrote:Im votin on greg since he got the x-o art.

When it comes to Magnus art, never rule out magnusr.

Rufusharley · Post by **Rufusharley** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 9:14 am

greg wrote:
Rubiks-Q-Bert wrote:Im votin on greg since he got the x-o art.
When it comes to Magnus art, never rule out magnusr.

I was just thinking that last night. There are few bigger Magnus fans.

cliffvanmeter · Post by **cliffvanmeter** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 9:40 pm

No new bids today. So the current leaders stand --

Neil Cameron @$25 is currently the leader for the painting.
Jared Hayes @ $5 is in the running for one of the character drawings.

cliffvanmeter · Post by **cliffvanmeter** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 10:06 pm

Given the slow response, and that a bunch seem to agree with me that people are waiting till the end, should we call it earlier or let it run till Friday? I'm open to suggestions -- if we end if Tuesday or Wednesday would that be a better idea. 7-days was a pretty arbitrary choice.

Rubiks-Q-Bert · Post by **Rubiks-Q-Bert** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 10:24 pm

Leave it. Some people don't allways read the board regularly enough to know there would be a change.

JustCallMeAric · Post by **JustCallMeAric** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 10:47 pm

Rubiks-Q-Bert wrote:Leave it. Some people don't allways read the board regularly enough to know there would be a change.

agreed

cliffvanmeter · Post by **cliffvanmeter** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 5:04 pm

So 8:30 PM Friday (EST), we'll stick a fork in it and call it done. Meantime -- the same two donors have donated and are in the running for the painting and drawing.

cliffvanmeter · Post by **cliffvanmeter** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 7:45 pm

This is another "non-update" update. We still have the same two donors. You can see the countdown bar at --

http://cliffordblog.com/?p=100

-- Cliff

cliffvanmeter · Post by **cliffvanmeter** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 6:46 pm

Well 24 hours - 47 minutes (more or less).

We have the same two leaders, so the time to donate is NOW!

http://cliffordblog.com/?p=100

Thanks everyone!

Cliff
Website | Blog | Art Merc

magnusr · Post by **magnusr** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 4:09 am

cliffvanmeter wrote:Well 24 hours - 47 minutes (more or less).

We have the same two leaders, so the time to donate is NOW!

http://cliffordblog.com/?p=100

Thanks everyone!

Cliff
Website | Blog | Art Merc

Interesting.

/Magnus

400yrs · Post by **400yrs** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 6:48 am

Bump.

I'm believing and hoping that people are waiting closer to the end. It would be a shame to think that members are only generous toward charities here and that actual individuals go by the wayside when in need.

I personally can't give much myself, but I gave what little I could.

Good luck to you Cliff.

cliffvanmeter · Post by **cliffvanmeter** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 7:34 am

We've had a couple of donations come in this morning, so I figured last day and all I should update more often. We are currently at just 12 Hours out, so get those donation in now.

Here's the current leader board:

Michael Borrelli - $30 (Leader for the Painting.)
Neil Cameron - $25 (Custom Character Drawing.)
Jared Hayes - $10 (2-donations -- Custom character Drawing.)

Check at http://cliffordblog.com/?p=100 for more info. I'll be posting additional updates as new donations come in.

Thank you. As I mentioned before ALL help is appreciated.

siren3-4 · Post by **siren3-4** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 9:07 am

BloodOfHeroes · Post by **BloodOfHeroes** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 9:12 am

siren3-4 wrote:

Can't resist a battle tunic, can ya?

cliffvanmeter · Post by **cliffvanmeter** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 12:56 pm

UPDATE - 03/14 3:00 PM EST –

Magnus Ramstrom @ $100 is currently the leader for the painting.

Greg Holland @ $35 is in the running for one of the character drawings.

Michael Borrelli @ $30 is in the running for the other character drawing.

Check at http://cliffordblog.com/?p=100 for more info. I'll be posting additional updates as new donations come in.

Thank you. As I mentioned before ALL help is appreciated.

Clifford VanMeter
Website | Blog | Art Merc

cliffvanmeter · Post by **cliffvanmeter** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 6:29 pm

UPDATE - 03/14 7:30 PM EST –

Magnus Ramstrom @ $100 is currently the leader for the painting.

Greg Holland @ $35 is in the running for one of the character drawings.

Michael Borrelli @ $30 is in the running for the other character drawing.

Check at http://cliffordblog.com/?p=100 for more info. I'll post again right after the end of the auction at 8:30 EST. Come on guys -- its now or never!

Clifford VanMeter
Website | Blog | Art Merc

cliffvanmeter · Post by **cliffvanmeter** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 7:40 pm

It occurred to me that a) Magnus may have scared everyone else off -- and b) there might have been a misunderstanding about the ending time for the auction, since the forum clock is 3hrs behind my local time. So I'm going to let the auction run till 8:30 Forum (PST?) time.

Also, since there have been so few bidders overall, and I really do mean it when I say that every contribution is appreciated, I'm going to make sure that every contributor gets something.

So, we'll do it like this -- Top donor gets the painting, next two get 11x14 pen and ink drawings, everyone else gets something like a convention sketch of their character of choice (smaller -- might be pencil might be pen -- simple, no background head and shoulders -- maybe a bit more -- type sketch). Hope you all don't mind the last minute rules change, but I felt bad that some of the early donors got pushed out -- I think they deserve something besides just my gratitude.

Thank you all.

Current Donors --
Lee - $5
Jared Hayes - $10 (2 donations)
Neil Cameron - $25
Michael Borrelli - $30
Greg Holland - $45 (2 donations)
Magnus Ramstrom - $100

worldsbestcomics · Post by **worldsbestcomics** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 7:51 pm

Cliff,

I am so sorry to read about this. I will see what I have to sell to help out.

Steve

ValiantFans.com Board - Since 2004

New Original Magnus Painting - Special Type of Auction.

New Original Magnus Painting - Special Type of Auction.

Current Donations

Donation So Far --

Current Leaders

Should we end it early? Tues or Wed?

Okay -- Friday it is then.

Update on Donations

The Final 24!

Re: The Final 24!

Update

Re: Update 3PM

Re: Update 7:30PM -- 1 HOUR TO GO!

Magnus Painting going till 8:30 PST!