I'd like to be able to do that but I can only transport one extra person in my van...
Just noticed your "location", so understand entirely....
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Just noticed your "location", so understand entirely....
Just had a suggestion from Mattk that he would be willing to drive his estate car and pay fuel costs.
Given that the bulk of the luggage could be loaded into the van that would potentially give us transport for four more people.
This would mean that if we take Matt's bid as it is, we would be able to take the top four other bidders.
The question is do the other bidders agree with this plan or should we leave it as it is?
Given that the bulk of the luggage could be loaded into the van that would potentially give us transport for four more people.
This would mean that if we take Matt's bid as it is, we would be able to take the top four other bidders.
The question is do the other bidders agree with this plan or should we leave it as it is?
sounds good to me Gary, as long as you're ok with it. i also have my landy and would happily match Matts offer, or be able to help out.
i think the location will potentially be a bit more tricky to arrange, unless all bidders are fairly close, but i for one am flexible
this is all assuming of course, that the current top bidders remain as they are! i can see this taking off as the chance to learn photography and a few bushy skills from one of the best is worth more than we've all bidded up to now!
we shall see.............
i think the location will potentially be a bit more tricky to arrange, unless all bidders are fairly close, but i for one am flexible
this is all assuming of course, that the current top bidders remain as they are! i can see this taking off as the chance to learn photography and a few bushy skills from one of the best is worth more than we've all bidded up to now!
we shall see.............
Well if the current high bidders agree, any new bidders will take it from there.
I certainly have no problem working with five people on the photography side but I may have to borrow some equipment for shelter and sleeping unless people are bringing their own kit.
With a larger group that may also point us in the direction of Scotland for easier access to wild camping. We'll have to see what people think.
I certainly have no problem working with five people on the photography side but I may have to borrow some equipment for shelter and sleeping unless people are bringing their own kit.
With a larger group that may also point us in the direction of Scotland for easier access to wild camping. We'll have to see what people think.
SimonM
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
I have no problem with going as a group (presuming I stay in the top 5 that is).
I have my own camping gear so can be self sufficient in that respect!
Simon
I have my own camping gear so can be self sufficient in that respect!
Simon
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Deleted dude 7861
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If we are going ahead with a number of people can we make this a 'dutch' auction as in the evilbay type?
1. It allows a degree of fairness between all those involved.
2. The charity is going to benefit from a number of peoples money anyway more than just one persons so that will balance things out.
3.It will be in reach of others who would like to join in this auction and would create more of a bidding opportunity.
Sorry going into mediation mode here but just thinking about the fairest way of dealing with a number of people, does this sound ok?
Matt
1. It allows a degree of fairness between all those involved.
2. The charity is going to benefit from a number of peoples money anyway more than just one persons so that will balance things out.
3.It will be in reach of others who would like to join in this auction and would create more of a bidding opportunity.
Sorry going into mediation mode here but just thinking about the fairest way of dealing with a number of people, does this sound ok?
Matt
It works in reverse whereby the starting price is high and slowly drops. If someone feels that is at a fair price then they bid and win the item at that price. So, try for a bargain and you could miss out but if you are willing to pay over the odds then you get in early.
How that can work in terms of a forum auction I guess would be someone acting as auctioneer posts starting at the high end then dropping in multiples of £10 every 5 mins until all places are bought.
How that can work in terms of a forum auction I guess would be someone acting as auctioneer posts starting at the high end then dropping in multiples of £10 every 5 mins until all places are bought.
I don't think that would work, well not in the sprit of what people are aiming to do, i.e. raise a lot of money for a great cause, the Dutch auction start with a high price and ends up lower,
I think the standard way of doing it is best, with the top five bidders each getting a place ( subject to there being five places), that way the most money possible being raised.
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No worries, as I understood it a dutch auction was different and made the top 4 peoples prices the same depending on who bidded. if you had 6 people bidding and the top 4 would win the auction at the lowest bid of the top 4 people.
Anyway I'll shutup lol and leave it as it is.
Anyway I'll shutup lol and leave it as it is.
Ah I see the point you're making, If a number of people are going it's fair that they all pay the same.. There's a lot of merit in that idea.
So how about this. The top five bidders win the trip.
One of the bidders provides transport for three passengers while I provide transport for one passenger and the bulk of the luggage.
The lowest bid of the five sets the price that all bidders pay, but, the bidders meet the fuel costs of the designated driver. I will pay my own fuel costs as originally planned.
All bidders to make their own way to a mutually satisfactory muster point.
As many as possible of the bidders provide their own camping equipment.
Any of the current top 5 that do not like this arrangement are free to withdraw their bids with no loss of face.
Is that fair and agreeable to all?
sounds great to me Gary, and as i said before, if i'm lucky enough to be in the top 5, then my landy is available for transport of anything/anyone who won't fit in your van
kudos to you for your generosity!
kudos to you for your generosity!
Works for me.
I'll throw in a reliable 4x4 to tow Gorilla out of the mud
Red
Suggest we list the top 5 bidders now and again so people know how much to bid to win a spot
Red
I'll throw in a reliable 4x4 to tow Gorilla out of the mud
Red
Suggest we list the top 5 bidders now and again so people know how much to bid to win a spot
Red
Works for me.
I'll throw in a reliable 4x4 to tow Gorilla out of the mud
Red
Suggest we list the top 5 bidders now and again so people know how much to bid to win a spot
Red
Red, that is too much
i call your Japanese pretender, and raise you a race up the nearest steep incline!!
top 5 currently are;
Mattk £130
gorilla £115
SimonM £100
Red £95
ady05 £70
So the top five bids are currently:
Mattk - £130 - ( Driver volunteer with free fuel )
gorilla - £115 - ( Driver volunteer )
SimonM - £100
British Red - £95 - ( Driver volunteer )
ady05 - £70
Bids above £70 to join the leaders. First bid at any figure takes precedence.
Must type faster....
Mattk - £130 - ( Driver volunteer with free fuel )
gorilla - £115 - ( Driver volunteer )
SimonM - £100
British Red - £95 - ( Driver volunteer )
ady05 - £70
Bids above £70 to join the leaders. First bid at any figure takes precedence.
Must type faster....
Okay Gorilla thats a deal,
Stage two is a 200 mile motorway run
Stage three involves counting the number of parts that have fallen off
Red
Stage two is a 200 mile motorway run
Stage three involves counting the number of parts that have fallen off
Red
This is so tempting. I've never managed to get to grips with taking photographs despite having tried on a number of occasions. I just don't think that SWMBO would allow me out for a whole weekend.
Okay Gorilla thats a deal,
Stage two is a 200 mile motorway run
Stage three involves counting the number of parts that have fallen off
Red
sounds like a plan !!
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