Harvey, after what you did a few years ago when you won the door prize at the ORIGINAL Beach Party...know one could doubt your ethics.

Now if Dee would just do the same with the camera......

Doug

Please do not hold your breath. She is still constantly reminding me about how excited she is. She now actually takes good pictures. I had gotten her a SLR through the lens camera because she was always cutting off heads. I figured that if she could see it framed she would know hat she was getting, wrong. I just gave up that she did not see the image except in her mind.

With this camera with the rear screen, all have been good so far. Just had to find the right unit I guess.

Philadelphia, PA (Really Bensalem)

When you finally understand it completely... it changes.

Hello All,
I really enjoy the discussion you are having on this raffle concept. I may have a few answers for you. I am the person giving away the shop full of equipment. I felt that the engraving community would really enjoy and understand the value of this equipment. I thought about using ebay, but there is no real conection there with people understanding what could be done with this.

The raffle concept is the big hurdle, legal vs not legal, no definate answer here yet. I am in research and discussion, after a good talk with David today, with my accountant. I really hope to get a positive answer so that I may complete this project. The major problem will most likely be state to state issues.

There is a minimum amount of entries required, the reserve if you will.

The money will be held until the winner is announced and has received the equipment. The account will be a double signature withdraw account in my accountants name and most likely an official from my banking institute. This bank will also be the notary public for documentation needed.

The money will also be secure and 100% refundable, at no expense to the entrants, by bond if necissary should the minimum not be met.

My accountant or banking official will be responsible for choosing the winner. I will be notified after the winner is or by the winner. I like suprises too :).

There are many details to complete this project. This is the best place to start the whole thing. I do not need this stuff and just selling it seemed somewhat boring. So why not try something different. Anyway, were well on our way to doing the extremely outrageous.

All,
There is a permit to file for the raffle within the state of Oregon for the ability to hold a raffle in a one year period. The real problem is the intrastate issue. Essay contests are alot easier to deal with, but some states that do not allow gambling make it manditory to allow free entries. A little unfair for this instance. Still have not had my final discussion with my accountant, but I will post as soon as I here something. Please throw ideas my way if there is something that has worked for any of you in the oranizations you may be associated with.
Thank you for your interest in this exciting venture.

You also have a problem with State taxes. Most states treat any winnings as income for tax purpose. And then you have Federal taxes.....

I won a car in a raffle a couple of years ago and had to prepay the taxes before I could get title to the car. I had to pay almost $12k for a 26k car.

David,

are you sure it was 25 lbs.? ...I think it was a little more

(devil)

Ruben

I'm not feeling bad about winning! :P

Dee

Philadelphia, PA (Really Bensalem)