#Benefits of Online auctions

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Unveiling the Power of Online Auctions

Online auctions have transformed the way nonprofits raise funds and engage with their supporters. In this blog, we will take a look inside online auction platforms and explore how they can change the game for nonprofit organizations.

Nonprofits rely on donations and grants to fund their programs and services. However, with the rise of online giving, nonprofits are finding new ways to engage with their supporters and raise funds. One such way is through online auctions.

Benefits of online auctions for nonprofits

Online auctions offer several benefits for nonprofits, including:

Increased reach: With online auctions, nonprofits can reach a wider     audience beyond their local community.

Lower costs: Online auctions eliminate the need for physical space     and reduce overhead costs associated with traditional auctions.

Increased engagement: Online auctions provide a fun and interactive     way for supporters to engage with the nonprofit and its mission.

Increased revenue: Online auctions often result in higher bids and     increased revenue for the nonprofit.

Tips for successful online auctions 

To make the most of online auctions, nonprofits should keep the following tips in mind:

Choose the right platform: Each online auction platform has its own     features and pricing. Nonprofits should choose the platform that best     meets their needs and budget.

Set clear goals: Nonprofits should set clear goals for their online     auction, such as the amount of money they hope to raise and the number of     bidders they hope to attract.

Promote the auction: Nonprofits should promote their online auction     through their website, social media, and email list to reach a wider     audience.

Provide detailed descriptions: Nonprofits should provide detailed     descriptions of each item being auctioned, including photos, measurements,     and any relevant details.

Engage with bidders: Nonprofits should engage with bidders     throughout the auction process, responding to questions and providing     additional information as needed.

Conclusion 

Online auctions have the potential to change the way nonprofits raise funds and engage with their supporters. By choosing the right platform, setting clear goals, promoting the auction, providing detailed descriptions, and engaging with bidders, nonprofits can make the most of online auctions and increase their revenue. If your nonprofit organization is looking for new ways to raise funds and engage with your supporters, online auctions may be the perfect solution.

 Relevant Links

·      Fundraising Challenges

·      Ways to take your auction online

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The Benefits of Attending Specialty Auctions for Niche Collectibles

Specialty auctions focused on niche collectibles offer unique opportunities for enthusiasts and collectors to acquire rare and specific items. These auctions cater to specialized interests, such as vintage toys, rare coins, or fine art, and can provide numerous advantages over general auctions. Here’s a closer look at the benefits of attending specialty auctions for niche collectibles.

1. Focused Selection of Items

One of the primary benefits of specialty auctions is the focused selection of items. These auctions are curated around specific types of collectibles, meaning that every item up for bid is relevant to the niche interest. This targeted approach allows collectors to find and bid on items that align with their specific interests, rather than sifting through a broad array of unrelated items.

2. Access to Rare and Unique Items

Specialty auctions often feature rare and unique items that may not be available in general auctions. Collectors seeking specific types of collectibles, such as limited-edition pieces or historically significant artifacts, will find these items more readily available in specialized settings. The concentrated nature of specialty auctions increases the likelihood of discovering rare finds that are not easily accessible elsewhere.

3. Expertise and Authenticity

Auction houses that specialize in niche collectibles typically have a deep understanding of the items they handle. This expertise translates into more accurate descriptions, thorough authentication processes, and knowledgeable staff. Collectors benefit from the assurance that items have been vetted for authenticity and value by experts familiar with the specific niche, reducing the risk of purchasing counterfeit or misrepresented items.

4. Competitive Yet Focused Bidding

Attending specialty auctions often means competing with fellow enthusiasts who share a similar passion. While this can create a competitive environment, it also means that bidders are more knowledgeable and genuinely interested in the items being auctioned. This focused competition can lead to more informed and fair bidding, as participants have a shared understanding of the item’s value and significance.

5. Networking Opportunities

Specialty auctions provide excellent networking opportunities for collectors and enthusiasts. Attendees share a common interest and often have valuable insights and experiences to exchange. Building relationships with other collectors, dealers, and experts can lead to future opportunities, such as private sales, collaborations, or access to exclusive events and information about upcoming auctions.

6. Preservation of Specialized Knowledge

Specialty auctions contribute to the preservation of specialized knowledge and the cultural significance of niche collectibles. By focusing on specific categories, these auctions help maintain and celebrate the history, artistry, and craftsmanship of unique items. This focus ensures that valuable and historically important items are recognized, preserved, and passed onto future generations of collectors.

7. Opportunities for Discovery and Acquisition

Attending specialty auctions opens up opportunities for discovering and acquiring items that might not be available through other channels. Collectors can explore a curated selection of items that may include hidden gems, exclusive pieces, or items with significant historical importance. The specialized nature of these auctions increases the chances of finding exceptional and hard-to-find collectibles.

In summary, attending specialty auctions for niche collectibles provides numerous benefits, including access to rare items, expert authentication, and focused competition. In Minnesota, auctions offer valuable opportunities for collectors to enhance their collections, network with fellow enthusiasts, and engage with specialized knowledge. By participating in specialty auctions, collectors can enjoy a more targeted and rewarding auction experience.

[hotwaterandmilk]

I was recently fortunate enough to win an auction for a piece of Wedding Peach merchandise I've been unsuccessfully trying to win online for years (at this point, literally decades) and it got me thinking about how lucky I am to not be starting my collection today.

Prices for all older, more obscure magical girl items have ballooned over the past ten years but Wedding Peach merchandise is definitely one of the worst offenders. It's not uncommon to see single manga volumes going for 10k yen, 20k yen or more for the picture books, and let's not even touch on the amount the toys go for (literally several thousand dollars a pop).

In an ideal world we'd have better access to the series itself at least (the Japanese release of the DVDs and manga, for example, are in high demand due to the manga being out of print for something like 28 years and the DVDs being a relatively limited run from 25 years ago). I understand it's unlikely that we'll be getting more fun toys or merchandise for the series, but it is truly bleak when people can't even access the series itself.

This isn't some lost media type thing, this is just capitalism and it solidifies why I feel a sense of duty to ruin my own collection in order to archive what I have. If my house burns down or washes away in a flood, I truly don't think I can restart my collection and have a fraction of what I have now ever again. It's too expensive and too time-consuming, I simply don't have another 25 years up my sleeve to dig through every possible website to try and find scraps of 90s Ciao magazine issues.

In that sense I feel like I should share what I have with others while I have the opportunity. Even if a teenager today falls for Wedding Peach like I did as a kid, they would need to be extremely wealthy to get these pieces together and I just don't think your ability to own the core of a series should come down to wealth alone.

Goodness knows I'm not wealthy and I had very little growing up, hence my collection took decades to get where it is now. I don't want people to have to endure all that just to see a picture book from 30 years ago or to see an obscure illustration from a Ciao paper bag given away for free in 1994.

The efforts of fans keep series like this alive long after most companies have dismissed their long term profitability (although I do see you Germany with your beautiful hardback manga editions and I thank you).

Not everyone wants to break down their collection for the benefit of others and I respect that (there are some things in my collection I don't want to pull apart either), but I appreciate the efforts of those who do and aspire to do better with my own archiving as I work to get Weddingpeach.net updated to celebrate 30 years of the manga series.

[gingersnappish]

The 2024 Fandom Trumps Hate Charity Auction is LIVE!!!

Bidding runs 5th March 8am EST to 9th March 8 pm EST!

@fandomtrumpshate is an online multi-fandom auction that benefits a lot of progressive non-profit organizations! Fans 'bid' to donate directly to a listed charity and the winning bidder receives a thank you gift for their donation in the form of the personalized fan work- You can read about exactly how it works HERE and see the FULL LIST OF NON-PROFITS!

Star Wars Fandom has a lot of really lovely works being offered this year - 34 creators are offering their time and talents as a big thank you to the winning bidders for their donations! Please, check them out!

And then...

Help out some wonderful progressive charities (and get a lovely custom fanwork as a thank you gift !

The following are brief summaries and not comprehensive. Please read the full offerings before bidding! The full Star Wars TAG contains all the following listings in their entirety!

Written Fanworks

@shadow-spires is offering a <5K piece for Prequel Trilogy or The Clone Wars! Loves working with Cody, clone culture, and fix-its, AUs, angst with happy endings, and more!

@marroniere is offering 20-50K for Andor, Thrawn Trilogy (new canon), Thrawn Ascendancy, or Ahsoka! Especially interested in anything Thrawn and Chiss, as well as Mon and Cassian from Andor! Versatile in genre and focussed on how characters relate to one another and heal!

finkpishnets is offering 5-10K for Prequel Trilogy or Clone Wars! Happy to work with Obi-Wan/Anakin or Obi-Wan/Cody in canon, diveregent, or AU settings! (also comfortably familiar with the Kenobi series canon)

@dirtbag-linecook-kyloren is offereing 5K per $10 donated! Sequel Trilogy Kylux author specializing in Modern AUs!

@captainlilja is offering 5-10K for Sequel Trilogy or Rebels! Especially interested in Finn/Poe, Finn/Poe/Rey, Zeb/Kallus, Hera/Kanan and happy to work with AroAce characters, AUs, fluff, and kinky-fluff where everybody is in love!

blackat_t7t is offering 5-10K for Book of Boba Fett, Clone Wars, or Mandalorian! Interested in M/M or Genfic, Angst, canon-divergent AUs, anything with a Clones focus or BobaDinn! Also appreciates rairpairs and characters!

Tathrin is offering 5-10K for any of the Trilogies and/or Legends/Extended Universe! Enthusiastic about world-building and plot and queering canon! Classic Legends stuff is a favorite, with a love for snubfighter pilots, YJKs, Leia, nb-Revan, and original flavor Boba Fett!

hoebiwan is offering 5-10K for Original and Prequel Trilogies or Legends/Extended Universe! Interested in crack, grief, recovery, anxiety, trans and queer themes!

@geekymoviemom is offering 5-10K for Prequel Trilogy, Clone Wars, Rebels, or Rogue One! Happy to write Anakin/Padme, Cassian/Jyn, Obi-wan & Anakin, Kanan & Ezra, and family stuff for Clone Wars and Rebels Fam! Canon-divergent or in-universe AUs please!

@treescape is offering <5K for any Star Wars! Familiar with all eras and happy to work with most characters or pairs!

@xenomorphic-warrior is offering 10-20K for Original or Prequel Trilogy, Andor, Clone Wars, Mandolorian, Kenobi, and Rogue One! Especially interested in Cody/Obi-wan, Bariss/Ahsoka, Din/Cobb, Lando/Han, Lando/Leia/Han, Cassian/Jyn, Cassian/Jyn/Bohdi, Cassian/Kino and are fond of speculative AUs like horror and sci-fi, mythology, and canon-divergence!

van1lla_v1lla1n is offering <5K for the Sequel Trilogy! Enthusiastic about Rey/Kylo (one or both of them queer) and will write in canonverse or modern AUs! Likes to work with erotic and heavier themes, ambiguous endings!

solas_oiche is offering 10-20K for any Star Wars! Enthusiastic about anything Ahsoka-centric and open to themes and tropes you may want to see!

Kartaylir is offering &lt;5K for Legends/Extended Universe and the Old Republic! Especially interested F/F, darker themes, world-building, and weird lore details! Familiar with Thrawn Trilogy, Shadows of the Empire, and Tales of the Jedi comics, KOTOR, and have written lots for SWTOR!

Ninja is offering 5-10K for Original or Prequel Trilogies, or Mandolorian! Especially interested in working with Fluff, H/C, happy endings, magic, plot twists, crack, and humor! Loves zany hijinks! Good at taking an initial prompt and running with it!

@s-c-g-s-c-g is offering <5K for Prequel Trilogy, Clone Wars, and Legends/Extended Universe! Especially interested in Jedi characters, pre-quel era fic, gen, bonding, H/C, canon-adjacent AUs, and found family! Primarily experienced writing Gen but open to some rairpairs!

Ternary is offering <5K for Prequel Trilogy and Clone Wars! Likes queer themes, ace&aro themes, and exploring disability themes, as well as trauma-recovery, and emotional H/C! Interested in Obi-Wan’s Legends padawanship, Obi-Wan/Quinlan, Obi-Wan/Cody, Quinlan/Fox!

geniecat2 is offering 5-10K words for the Prequel Trilogy, Book of Boba Fett, or Clone Wars! Especially interested in the AceAre spectrum, found family, platonic and romantic CodyWan, Jangobi, and lineage exploration, as well as Clone and Jedi appreciation, JediCorps too!

@musetotheworld is offering 5-10K for the Original and Prequel Trilogies, and Legends/Extended Universe! Loves Legends-inspired plots and has read most of the Legends books! Experience with writing F/F ships, M/F is fine too, also cool with AUs!

Stens_McHenry is offering 5-10K for All Trilogies, Book of Boba Fett, Mandolorian, and Kenobi! Prefers to write M/M ships and happy to work with AUs and canon-adjacent/divergent works!

MaudeZbornak is offering scaled-by-donation wordcount ($5 = minimum 5K) for All Trilogies, Book of Boba Fett, Mandolorian, and Kenobi! Happy to work with any pairing for Star Wars and welcomes detailed prompts!

thebeespatella is offering scaled-by-donation wordcount ($10 = 1K) for Andor, Clone Wars, and Rogue One! Especially interested in F/F, trans/gender and exploring corporate surveillance, identity and conformity, colonialism/diaspora, radicalization, trauma, moral injury, and interfacing with technology (cybogs)! Likes Clone troopers, clone culture and clone ships, Imperial/Rebellion era, and spy/thriller AUs! Experienced writer of Cody/Rex!

MayQueen517CactusDragon517 is offering <5K words for the Original and Sequel Trilogies, Rogue One, or Solo! Open to many ideas, smut included! Likes exploring alternative identities like a trans or non-binary or ace/aro interpretation of a character! Likes to communicate lots with their winning bidder, building ideas and sharing snippets!

@elthadriel is offering scaled-by-donation wordcount ($10 = 1K up to 10K) for Clone Wars! Especially interested in Clone troopers and their culture and ships, Imperial/rebellion era, missing war scenes, PWP, Cowboy AUs, bittersweet vibes, Cody/Rex, Echo/Fives/Fox, Thorn/Fox, Rex/Fives/Echo/Cody, Cody/Fox, Ahsoka/Bariss, Bly/Aayla, Cody/Maul!

@cabezadeperro is offering <5K for Prequel Trilogy, Clone Wars, Legends/Extended Universe! Interested in open endings, Imperial era, missing war scenes, cloneships, Jango Fett/Obi-Wan, canon divergence, complicated relationships, codex, Fives/Echo/Fox, Cody/Fox, rewalker, qi’rahsoka!

darktenshi17 is offering two auctions for 5-10K fics for the Sequel Trilogy as well as the Original Trilogy! Open to most ideas (with the exception of Kylo/Rey) and interested in working with F/F, polyships, genderswap, trans or nonbinary characters, unhappy or ambiguous endings!

commanderdameron is offering 10-20K for the Prequel or Sequel Trilogies or Kenobi! Loves character and relationship studies! Interested in exploring canon in more plot-centric ways and excited about world-building from a character-driven mindset! Obi-Wan, Poe, Leia, and Rey are favs, so things that focus on their relationships are welcome!

Visual Fanworks

c_art is offering a comic page (per $50 donation) for the Original and Prequel Trilogies! Enthusiastic about Gen and Femslash as well as rarepairs and unusual ideas! Fluff, angst, slice of life, and action all welcome! Black and white pages - will ask the winning bidder for a script or fic to adapt, higher donations = gets more pages!

@temporoyales is offering a drawing/painting for any Star Wars! Any pairings, genders, sexualities are welcome! Likes working with everyday interactions, environmental storytelling, symbolism, genderbending, and costume design! Starting bid gets a black and white portrait and larger bids increase up to fullbody/color!

@gingersnappish is offering a full color book cover/illustration/drawing/comic page/etc for any Star Wars! Specializes in Kylux but open to almost all characters, pairs, ideas! Happy to work with scifi-fantasy design, animals, detailed backgrounds and tech! Will make 2-4 small sketches for the recipient to choose from and then show a refined sketch before finishing the piece!

@nattyjae is offering a comic/drawing/painting/etc for any Star Wars! Scaled donations $5 = black and white, $15 black and white comic, $20 full color illustration, on up to a full color comic page! Loves Clone Wars, Rebels, and Bad Batch but will be happy drawing any Star Wars! Happy to design characters, redraw scenes or visualize AUs!

Beta Reading

@shadow-spires is offering to beta 10-20K for any of the Trilogies, Clone Wars, Rebels, Rogue One!

birbleafs is offering to beta for <5K for any of the Trilogies, Clone Wars, Legends/Extended Universe!

geniecat2 is offering to beta for 5-10K for the Original and Prequel Trilogies, Book of Boba Fett, Clone Wars, Legends/Extended Universe, Mandolorian, and Kenobi!

Podfic Recording

@shadow-spires is offering to record a <5K podfic for any of the Trilogies, Clone Wars, Rebels, or Rogue One: clones centric and Jedi-positive stuff always welcome, as well as OCs!

flowerparrish is offering to record <5K for any of the Trilogies, Book of Boba Fett, Clone Wars, Legends/Extended Universe, Mandalorian, Kenobi, Rebels, Rogue One! They are especially interested in canon-divergent AUs, fix-its, Poly ships, F/F, trans or nonbinary characters, rarepairs and crackships!

kbirb is offering to record fic with wordcount being contribution-based (Donations: First $10 = 2K, +$10 = Additional 1K)! Open to all three Trilogies, Andor, Clone Wars, Mandolorian, Rebels, Rogue One! Especially interested in found family, soulmate AUs, polyamory, trans clone troopers, neopronouns, Jon Antilles rarepairs, Hevy/Fives/Echo, Cody/Obi-Wan, and period pieces (Regency!) Loves recording for an author who wants to hear their fic aloud!

[gentlebeardsbarngrill]

04/22/2024 Daily OFMD Recap

TLDR; Guz Khan; Samba Schutte; Nathan Foad; Rachel House; Happy Belated Non-Binary Parents Day!; Lesbian Visibility Week!; New Event's Calendar; Watch Parties; Fibre Arts Division; Uproar; Fan Spotlight: Cast Cards; Our Flag Means Slay; OFMD Colouring Pages; Our Flag Means Fanfiction Podcast; Love Notes; Daily Darby/Tonight's Taika

== Cast & Crew Sightings ==

= Guz Khan =

Guz Khan's landed in L.A.! If you're in the Los Angelos Area, you can still get tickets to see him at The Regent for April 24!

= Samba Schutte =

Samba sending out some love for Earth Day!

= Nathan Foad =

More dashing photos of Nathan Foad in Love's Labours Lost

Img Src: @saritagabony's IG

= Rachel House =

More BTS Pics of Rachel and the kids from The Mountain! Can't wait to see this come to the US! @temaungafilm Instagram Page

== Non Binary Parents Day! ==

Happy belated Non-Binary Parents Day! Sorry luvs I missed this yesterday! You are wonderful, you are valid, you are such a beautiful part of this world. Thank you for all you do for all the kiddos out there, yours or otherwise. Whether you go by Zaza, Per, Muddy, Bibi, or any other of the number of non-binary parent names out there, we love you my dears. <3

Img SRC: Art by Veya

== Lesbian Visibility Week! ==

Today is the first day of Lesbian Visibility Week! We see you lovelies! Each and every one if you is valid, and are a shining star that fill up the skies. Where would we be without stars? We love you dearies!

Img Src: Trans World Of Queer Shitposting Facebook Page

== New Events Calendar ==

The Save OFMD Crew's Even Schedule is Up! Monday and Tuesday are focused on the Fiber Arts Brigade! They're looking for artists to join/donate and or share your work!

Check out Saveofmdcrewmates Tumblr Post for more deets!

== Watch Parties ==

Short Poppies is on the docket this week, and so are a few filler episodes of other smaller roles our favorite Captain has been in!

When: Tuesday April 23, 2024, at 3:30 pm PT / 6:30 pm ET / 10:30 pm GMT

What: We'll be watching A Series of Unfortunate Events Episode 7, and Short Poppies Episode 2!

Looking for where to watch?

Short Poppies - Amazon Prime

A Series of Unfortunate Events - Netflix

Don't have access? Hit me up here at @gentlebeardsbarngrill over dm, or @/AspirantAbby42 on twitter for more info.

= Palm Royal Season 1 =

Episodes 5 & 6 this Thursday April 25: 1 pm PT, 4 pm ET, 9 pm BST

via @lcwebsxoxo on Twitter!

#PalmRoyale

#OurFlagMeansDeath

#SaveOFMD

== Fibre Arts Brigade ==

On June 14th the Save OFMD Fibre Arts Brigade will be holding an online auction to benefit SAGE (an Advocacy & Services Non Profit for LGBTQ+ Seniors)! If you'd like to donate OFMD themed textiles to the auction, hop on over to their Donation Page Src: Saveofmdcrewmates Tumblr Post

== Uproar ==

Uproar is finally coming out on digital & on demand tomorrow 04/23/2024!

Img Src: @/blue_fox_entertainment's Instagram

== Fan Spotlight ==

= Cast Cards =

Our fabulous crewmate @melvisik has done it again, one more addition to the cast cards! Brett O' Gorman plays the captain "to whom Stede gifted the red suit (which was definitely NOT cursed...)"!

= Our Flag Means Slay =

Only 5 days left to get tickets for the Our Drag Means Slay Livestream! All proceeds go to charity!

Get your tickets here!

== OFMD Colouring Pages ==

More fun colouring pages by @patchworkpiratebear! Thank you so much for designing all these lovely, I've printed several off and my son and I are working on them throughout the week!

== Our Flag Means Fanfiction Podcast ==

The Lore of the Ring Episode is finally here! Special context from Alex Sherman! You can listen on Spotify or Apple Music, link below!

Img Src: Our Flag Means Fanfiction's IG

== Love Notes ==

Hey there lovelies. I hope your Monday wasn't too crazy! I'm gonna keep it short tonight because I am nodding off.

I know sometimes we do things when we're not feeling very well that we regret. I know sometimes we get so far progress wise, but then we revert a little bit because the day was just too much. Sometimes we even say or do things that hurt others, even if we don't mean to, but it happens.

Just remember lovelies that that doesn't make you a bad person.

We all make mistakes. We are all human, and none of us are infallible.

You are going through so much. You are dealing with the stressors of the day, of the week, of the year, of the country, of the global climate, hell you're dealing with the stressors of keeping you and your loved ones fed, and clothed and sheltered, or maybe you're dealing with a physical ailment.

Whatever it is, you're dealing with A LOT. We all have bad days.

Making mistakes is how we grow. Give yourself some grace lovelies, you deserve grace too.

Anyway, that's enough out of me, goodnight crew, I hope your dreams are sweet, and your rest is full.

Other People's Love Notes: @realyogibryan IG / @/michellcclark

== Daily Darby / Tonight's Taika ==

Idk what tonight's theme is. We watched the Guy Mann episode of X-Files and I just really wanted to add him to tonight's recap. Gifs Courtesy of @fandomsmeantheworldtome and @romantoy

[queenangst]

Fandom Trumps Hate 2024: My Hero Academia!

Bidding for @fandomtrumpshate 2024 opens this Tuesday, March 5th at 8am ET! There are 22 creators this year offering BNHA fanworks!

Fandom Trumps Hate is an online multi-fandom auction of fanworks, to benefit progressive nonprofits. For more information about FTH, check out their blog.

So, before bidding starts, here's a roundup of all the BNHA offerings this year! This is a summary and not comprehensive. To see the offerings in full, check out the BNHA fanworks tag.

Not interested in BNHA? No problem! There are plenty of other fandoms, and fan offerings. Check them out here.

Podfics

Potato_pods (AO3) - 10-20k words, minimum bid $5. Especially interested in: Dabihawks, open to a lot of pairings/themes.

Fanart

Domoz (Art blog) @domoz - Banner, Book cover, Comic, Drawing/painting/etc, minimum bid $5.

Fanfiction

Ace (AO3) - 20-50k words, minimum bid $5. Especially interested in: Angst, whump, emotional h/c, trauma exploration/recovery/bonding, mental health issues

Tierfal (AO3) - 5-10k words, minimum bid $5. Especially interested in: EndHawks and TodoBaku; EndHawks+Jeanist or TDBKDK. Lighthearted action-heavy stuff, also angst, AUs, or pretty much anything.

Blackat_t7t (AO3) - 5-10k words, minimum bid $5. Especially interested in: M/M or gen fic. Angst and h/c, canon divergent AUs. Anything focused on All Might or Deku.

Blindinglights (AO3) - Offering 2 BNHA works. 10-20k and 5-10k words. Especially interested in: KiriBaku, BakuDeku, ShinBaku, TodoBaku, KiriDeku, KiriKami, ShinKami, BakuKami, KiriBakuDeku, TodoBakuDeku, Todo/Deku, ShinBakuDeku, ShinKiriBaku, ShinBakuKami, and KiriTodoBakuDeku, SeroRoki. AUs (college, coffee shop/cafe, camboy/porn star, "and they were roommates", villain AUs, yakuza, vampires, etc; I love AUs!), enemies to lovers, break up/getting back together, friends to lovers, single parent/kidfic, omegaverse, dub-con, incest, angst (with a happy ending), online dating/blind dates, fake dating, pro heroes, mind break, canon, and age gaps.

Wander_wren (AO3) @wander-wren - 5-10k words, minimum bid $5. Especially interested in: Izuku, Bakugou, Shinsou, Hawks, Dabi, Todoroki, Sero, and Kirishima; multiships. Trauma and trauma recovery, heavy angst with hurt/comfort. Canon or no-powers AUs, Omegaverse and BDSM AUs. Established relationships and platonic/found family-esque dynamics.

Roxi2star (AO3) - 5-10k words, minimum bid $5. Especially interested in: Tododeku, Kiribaku, Shinkami, Dabihawks, TDBKDK

Achievingelysium (AO3) @queenangst - Hey, that's me! Less than 5k, minimum bid $10. Especially interested in: Whump, H/C, emotional, healing, coming-of-age and new adult. Found family, friendship, characters taking care of each other. Monster-of-the-week/mission-fics, epistolary, identity, canon divergence, future fic, ambiguous relationships, slice of life. Dadmight, platonic BKDK, Dekusquad, Class A girls, Class A.

Starburstsunshine (AO3) - 5-10k words, minimum bid $5.

Jane (AO3) - less than 5k words, minimum bid $10. Especially interested in: BakuTodo. Also any of Kirishima, Iida, Ochako & Deku; Kaminari, Jirou, Sero and Kirishima; Shinsou/Monoma; Momo/Kendou; Iida/Sero; Iida/Shouto, Natsuo/Hawks & Aizawa/All Might. Love all platonic dynamics.

One-fandom-became-all-fandoms (AO3) @one-fandom-became-all-fandoms - 1k words per $10 bid, minimum bid $5. Especially interested in: (Romantic): BakuDeku, BakuTodo, TodoDeku, BakuTodoDeku, ShinKami, KiriKami, EraserMic, MomoJirou. (Platonic): Most other pairings. Gen/No pairings, poly-ships, non-hetero ships, BDSM, voyeurism/exhibitionism.

Quillifer (AO3) - Less than 5k, minimum bid $10. Mature and/or Explicit works. Non-traditional omegaverse and genderbending.

Luna_SelfIndulgentKitten (AO3) - Offering 2 BNHA works. 1k minimum for every $10, minimum bid $5.

Helix_Stomper (AO3) - 20-50k words, minimum bid $5. Especially interested in: queer romance/ship fics, angst with a happy ending, misunderstandings, pining, idiots to lovers, genfic. Dadzawa with Quirkless/Vigilante Izuku. Most BNHA queer ships; Bakugou or Aizawa focused. Class 1A bonding, Pro Hero AUs, etc.

Yikesohdear (AO3) @livelikeheroes - 5-10k words, minimum bid $5. Especially interested in: Character/relationship studies (including platonic relationships!), Canon-adjacent AUs, slice of life, angst and hurt/comfort

Ternary (AO3) @ternaryflower53 - Less than 5k words, minimum bid $5. Especially interested in: queer, ace&aro, and disability themes. Trauma recovery and emotional hurt/comfort. Dadzawa adopting someone, Quirkless Midoriya and exploring quirk(less) discrimination in fic. Fave ships: Midoriya/Todoroki, Midoriya/Shinsou, or those three as an OT3.

FillyBoy (AO3) - Less than 5k words, minimum bid $5. Especially interested in: Dark tropes, SFW, NSFW, Fluff.

Juurensha (AO3) @juurensha - 5-10k words, minimum bid $5. Interesting and unique AU's, Romantic Comedy situations, rarepairs, side characters being fleshed out. Dabi/Hawks, Todoroki/Izuku, Shigaraki/Natsuo, Todofam without Endeavor, Rei/Inko, Shinsou/Iida

Lydia (AO3) - Less than 5k words, minimum bid $15. Especially interested in: Fantasy or College Alternate Universes, and tend to drift from established canon a lot. Found families and romantic relationships as well.

AzzaBynes @azzabynes - Fan poetry. Less than 5k words, minimum bid $10. Especially interested in: Symbolism, neurodivergence (particularly autism, ADHD, OCD, and touch aversion), coping mechanisms, in-universe politics, asexuality/aromanticism, worldbuilding, pairings with interesting narrative consequences (for example, Bakugo/Midoriya has more narrative consequences than Iida/Midoriya, but it's not a hard line), angst with a happy ending

DarkTenshi17 (AO3) - Offering 2 BNHA works. 5-10k, minimum bid $5.

[foxestacado]

Announcing our auction for these three Sherlock BBC wall scrolls with gorgeous art by Ming Lang, who also went by Sevnilock, mlcamaro, and RDJlock. Auction starts at $1!

>>Check it out! https://www.ebay.com/itm/305446043495<<

100% of proceeds from this auction will benefit @threepatchpodcast activities at 221b Con 2024!

[sequencefairy]

Fandom Trumps Hate Bidding is LIVE

Bidding runs 5th March 8am EST to 9th March 8 pm EST!

@fandomtrumpshate is an online multi-fandom auction that benefits a lot of progressive non-profit organizations! Fans 'bid' to donate directly to a listed charity and the winning bidder receives a thank you gift for their donation in the form of the personalized fan work- You can read about exactly how it works HERE and see the FULL LIST OF NON-PROFITS!

And this year! This year! There are two people offering to write in the shyan space, my beloveds!

@mephsation (quackers on ao3) is offering: Shyan, up to E rating, no upper word count limit, Monster/Fantasy AUs, Romance, Slice of Life, Fight Scenes. They enjoy world building and the Grand Reveal. And vampires. They are interested in F/F ships, Poly ships, Genderswap/genderbending, Canonically trans or nonbinary characters, Trans or nonbinary interpretations of canon characters, Unhappy endings, Ambiguous endings, various kinks and other assorted goodies.

BID HERE

@sequencefairy (sequence_fairy on ao3) is offering: Shyan, up to E rating, 20k upper word limit, forced intimacy tropes, idiots to lovers, pining (both mutual and unrequited), and complicated relationships between adults, AU settings. Interested in F/F ships, Poly ships, Unhappy endings, Ambiguous endings.

BID HERE

[karalynlovescake]

I'd like to hear about Truth Serum! It sounds interesting! 👀

Truth Serum started as a prompt from the kinkmeme, and has been languishing in my WIPs for over a year, but I dug it out recently. The idea is that Burgess tried a lot of things including magic, to compel cooperation from Dream. One of those was a spell that had real power behind it, but was incomplete- it required blood and Burgess was, of course, too chicken to actually ever touch him.

When Dream returns to the New Inn, Hob is so surprised and discombobulated that he cuts his hand on a broken glass and unknowingly completes the spell by getting his blood on Dream.

(Then of course they have to figure out how to Fix the Thing while falling in love, blah blah etc. )

"I do not know. Perhaps." Dream furrowed his brow, visibly attempting to remember. "It was not always possible to hear him clearly, through the glass of my prison. He read from a number of books and scrolls. There was one. Where the words had power. But felt incomplete."

"I suppose it would be too easy if you remembered which book,” Hob said wryly.

"It was. Blue."

Hob sighed. "Alright. Well, I actually have an idea."

--

Hob angled his laptop screen so that Morpheus could see it.

“I remembered seeing the obituary not long ago. Alex Burgess recently passed away after spending a few weeks in a mysterious coma.” Hob looked at his friend, but Dream just looked a trifle smug.

“No heirs; everything is online for estate auction. There are pictures of every item. I can sort just by books. And then, uh, i guess we will buy all the blue ones?”

“Is that something you are equipped to do?” Dream frowned.

“Well one of the benefits of long life is being able to accumulate wealth. And I’m known to have something of a penchant for historical books anyway. If they were still at the house, I’d suggest breaking and entering, but they’ll have been moved to an escrow service of some kind."

"It would be well to win those auctions, lest some other party lay hands on such vile magic,” Dream said. “But we need not wait to have them delivered.  Make a list of the names of the books and as much information as is available about each."

"And then what?"

"My librarian will handle the rest."

[loftec]

Organizations this auction benefits: Bidder's choice of any of the listed groups (See full list.)

Type of fanwork: Written fanwork Subtype: fan fiction (new) Fandoms: The Old Guard, Shameless (US), The Eagle (2011) Highest rating: M (for generally mature themes) Length/scope: 5 -10k words Minimum Bid: $5

I've signed up for @fandomtrumpshate this year!

"FTH is an online fanworks auction, designed to raise money for progressive nonprofit organizations that help and support marginalized people. In the past seven years, thousands of fans have joined forces to raise nearly $240,000 for a range of progressive organizations."

And it seems like I am the only one out of the over a thousand contributors that have signed up to write for Shameless (US) and The Eagle (2011). So if you're on the market for a little literary nibble of either and have a hankering for some good-doing, look no further! I am your only option!

Step up! Step up! [My profile]

Bidding runs from March 5th to March 9th.

[a-bold-departure]

#Repost @/beetlejuicetourmanagement

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#FanArtFriday: Today’s Fan Art Friday is a special one! Every year, Archbishop Mitty High School (Alma Mater of our very own Isabella) hosts an online auction - benefits go towards their general endowment and direct aid funds for students. We decided to contribute by having her incredible father @/esler.dad design Movie Theatre themed Beetlejuice Posters. Our entire company signed them and they will be available via the online auction that takes place March 15 - March 19. Website: https://one.bidpal.net/mittyauction2023/welcome

#beetlejuicetour #Beetlejuice #beetlejuicebeetlejuicebeetlejuice #broadway #nationaltour

#musical #beetlejuicetour #musicaltheatre #comedy #tour #tourlife #companymanagement #netherworld #FanArt #scrapbook #memories #tourmemories

[iconnectxsolutions]

Driving Philanthropy: How Online Auction Platforms Transform Nonprofit Fundraising

Online auctions are becoming increasingly popular for nonprofit organizations to raise funds while engaging their supporters. By leveraging the power of the internet, online auction platforms make it easy to showcase and sell items or experiences and provide an easy way for donors to bid on items with just a few clicks. Nonprofits can use these platforms to increase donations, raise awareness of their cause, and even host virtual events. While many different types of online auction platforms are available, each has unique features that can help nonprofits reach their fundraising goals. This article will explore online auctions, how they work, and how they can benefit nonprofits.

Benefits of Using an Online Auction Platform for Nonprofit Fundraising:

Nonprofits can now benefit from the wide range of capabilities provided by online auction platforms. These platforms offer a great way to raise funds for charitable causes and nonprofit organizations while providing donors with an exciting and engaging experience.

With an online auction platform, nonprofits can quickly set up and manage auctions that allow them to accept donations in various forms easily. They also provide advanced features such as bidding history tracking, automated bidding rules, and secure payment processing. Furthermore, they enable nonprofits to reach a broad audience of potential donors worldwide.

Using an online auction platform provides several key benefits for nonprofits seeking to raise funds for their cause. In this article, we will discuss how these platforms help nonprofits increase their fundraising efficiency while providing an enjoyable experience for donors.

How to Set Up an Online Auction Platform to Support Your Nonprofit's Fundraising Efforts:

An online auction platform is a great way to help your nonprofit organization raise funds. Utilizing tools such as an auction website can create a fun and interactive way for individuals to support your cause. Through this platform, you can list items for sale, manage bids and payments, and set up automated reminders for bidders. With automation and analytics, you can monitor your auction campaigns' real-time performance and adjust accordingly. By leveraging this technology, you can maximize your fundraising efforts while providing a great user experience for those participating in the auctions.

Top Tips for Running Successful Virtual Auctions for Your Charity:

Running successful virtual auctions for your charity is an excellent way to raise funds, engage supporters, and build a stronger sense of community. You can ensure your auction runs smoothly and efficiently with the right tools and strategies. Here are some top tips on how to make sure your virtual auction is a success:

Utilize technology - Technology is important in running successful virtual auctions. Ensure you have the right tools, such as online bidding platforms, so bidders can easily participate in your auction.

Set realistic goals - Before you launch your auction, set clear goals so that you know what kind of success you're aiming for. This will help ensure that you meet or exceed expectations for the event.

Promote it well - Once you have all the details ready for your auction, it's time to promote it! Reach out to potential bidders through various channels such as social media, email campaigns, , and blog posts. Let potential bidders know what they can expect from your auction and the types of items that will be up for bid. In addition, share your event with people you know might be interested in participating and ask them to spread the word about their experience with their networks.

Encourage bidding - One of the best ways to ensure that your auction is successful is to encourage participation from bidders. Provide a clear list of items for bid and explain why certain items are more valuable than others so that there's no confusion about how bidding works or what constitutes a winning bid.

Free online auction site like iConnectX offer significant benefits to nonprofit organizations seeking to raise funds for their causes. These platforms provide a convenient and engaging way for nonprofits to showcase items or experiences, accept various forms of donations, and reach a global audience of potential donors.

[willpaul229]

How to Prepare for Your First Auction: A Beginner’s Guide

Attending your first auction can be both exciting and intimidating. Whether you're interested in antiques, art, or collectibles, being well-prepared can make the experience more enjoyable and successful. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you get ready for your first auction in Minnesota.

1. Understand the Auction Process

Before diving into the bidding process, familiarize yourself with how auctions work. Auctions involve a bidding process where participants compete to purchase items by offering increasing amounts. The auctioneer oversees the process, calling out bids and managing the flow. Understanding this basic structure will help you feel more comfortable and confident.

2. Research the Auction

Different auctions have different formats and focus. Start by researching the auction you plan to attend. Look into the type of items being sold, the auction house’s reputation, and whether it’s a live or online auction. Live auctions take place in person or via live feeds, while online auctions occur on dedicated platforms. Knowing these details will help you decide how to participate and what to expect.

3. Review the Catalog

Most auctions provide a catalog listing all the items up for bid. Review the catalog carefully to identify items of interest and gather information about them. The catalog usually includes descriptions, images, and estimated values. Take note of any items you’re particularly interested in and make a list of their lot numbers. This preparation helps you focus on your priorities during the auction.

4. Set a Budget

Establishing a clear budget is crucial. Determine the maximum amount you’re willing to spend, considering not only the item’s price but also additional costs such as buyer’s premiums, taxes, and shipping fees. It’s easy to get carried away in the heat of the moment, so having a set budget helps you avoid overspending and ensures you stay within your financial limits.

5. Register for the Auction

Most auctions require pre-registration. This process usually involves filling out a form and obtaining a bidder number or paddle. For online auctions, you may need to create an account on the auction platform. Completing registration in advance ensures you’re ready to bid when the auction begins and helps avoid last-minute issues.

6. Attend an Auction Preview

If possible, attend the auction preview. Previews allow you to examine items up close, assess their condition, and verify their authenticity. This hands-on experience is invaluable for making informed decisions. Use this opportunity to ask questions about the items and gather any additional information that might influence your bidding.

7. Develop a Bidding Strategy

Planning your bidding strategy is essential. Decide whether you’ll place your bids early to show interest or wait until the final moments to place a competitive bid. Incremental bidding—raising your bid in small steps—can help you stay within your budget while remaining competitive. Familiarize yourself with the auctioneer’s style and pacing to better gauge when to bid.

8. Understand the Terms and Conditions

Read and understand the auction’s terms and conditions. This document outlines important information about bidding procedures, payment terms, and item pickup or delivery. Knowing these details helps you avoid surprises and ensures you comply with the auction house’s requirements.

By following these steps, you can approach your first auction with confidence and increase your chances of a successful and enjoyable experience. Preparation and research are key to making the most of your auction adventure.

[bumblekast]

Ian Flynn is running a #SonicSuperstars charity auction to benefit @sickkids

If you want some limited edition, autographed stuff AND to help kids in need, this is the way to do it! Bidding starts first thing Nov. 20th, so please help spread the word now.

[gingersnappish]

Fandom Trumps Hate 2024: Star Wars!

It’s the final browsing day for Fandom Trumps Hates!

Bidding runs 5th March 8am EST to 9th March 8 pm EST!

@fandomtrumpshate is an online multi-fandom auction of fanworks that benefits a lot of progressive non-profit organizations! You can read about how it works HERE and see the FULL LIST OF NON-PROFITS!

Star Wars Fandom has a lot of really lovely works being offered this year - 34 creators are offering their time and talents! Please, check them out!

And then…

…it’s almost time to bid!

Get yourself some custom fanwork and help raise a bunch money for progressive charites!

The following are brief summaries and not comprehensive. Please read the full offerings before bidding! The full Star Wars TAG contains all the following listings in their entirety!

Written Fanworks

@shadow-spires is offering a <5K piece for Prequel Trilogy or The Clone Wars! Loves working with Cody, clone culture, and fix-its, AUs, angst with happy endings, and more!

@marroniere is offering 20-50K for Andor, Thrawn Trilogy (new canon), Thrawn Ascendancy, or Ahsoka! Especially interested in anything Thrawn and Chiss, as well as Mon and Cassian from Andor! Versatile in genre and focussed on how characters relate to one another and heal!

finkpishnets is offering 5-10K for Prequel Trilogy or Clone Wars! Happy to work with Obi-Wan/Anakin or Obi-Wan/Cody in canon, diveregent, or AU settings! (also comfortably familiar with the Kenobi series canon)

@dirtbag-linecook-kyloren is offereing 5K per $10 donated! Sequel Trilogy Kylux author specializing in Modern AUs!

@captainlilja is offering 5-10K for Sequel Trilogy or Rebels! Especially interested in Finn/Poe, Finn/Poe/Rey, Zeb/Kallus, Hera/Kanan and happy to work with AroAce characters, AUs, fluff, and kinky-fluff where everybody is in love!

blackat_t7t is offering 5-10K for Book of Boba Fett, Clone Wars, or Mandalorian! Interested in M/M or Genfic, Angst, canon-divergent AUs, anything with a Clones focus or BobaDinn! Also appreciates rairpairs and characters!

Tathrin is offering 5-10K for any of the Trilogies and/or Legends/Extended Universe! Enthusiastic about world-building and plot and queering canon! Classic Legends stuff is a favorite, with a love for snubfighter pilots, YJKs, Leia, nb-Revan, and original flavor Boba Fett!

hoebiwan is offering 5-10K for Original and Prequel Trilogies or Legends/Extended Universe! Interested in crack, grief, recovery, anxiety, trans and queer themes!

@geekymoviemom is offering 5-10K for Prequel Trilogy, Clone Wars, Rebels, or Rogue One! Happy to write Anakin/Padme, Cassian/Jyn, Obi-wan & Anakin, Kanan & Ezra, and family stuff for Clone Wars and Rebels Fam! Canon-divergent or in-universe AUs please!

@treescape is offering <5K for any Star Wars! Familiar with all eras and happy to work with most characters or pairs!

@xenomorphic-warrior is offering 10-20K for Original or Prequel Trilogy, Andor, Clone Wars, Mandolorian, Kenobi, and Rogue One! Especially interested in Cody/Obi-wan, Bariss/Ahsoka, Din/Cobb, Lando/Han, Lando/Leia/Han, Cassian/Jyn, Cassian/Jyn/Bohdi, Cassian/Kino and are fond of speculative AUs like horror and sci-fi, mythology, and canon-divergence!

van1lla_v1lla1n is offering <5K for the Sequel Trilogy! Enthusiastic about Rey/Kylo (one or both of them queer) and will write in canonverse or modern AUs! Likes to work with erotic and heavier themes, ambiguous endings!

solas_oiche is offering 10-20K for any Star Wars! Enthusiastic about anything Ahsoka-centric and open to themes and tropes you may want to see!

Kartaylir is offering <5K for Legends/Extended Universe and the Old Republic! Especially interested F/F, darker themes, world-building, and weird lore details! Familiar with Thrawn Trilogy, Shadows of the Empire, and Tales of the Jedi comics, KOTOR, and have written lots for SWTOR!

Ninja is offering 5-10K for Original or Prequel Trilogies, or Mandolorian! Especially interested in working with Fluff, H/C, happy endings, magic, plot twists, crack, and humor! Loves zany hijinks! Good at taking an initial prompt and running with it!

@s-c-g-s-c-g is offering <5K for Prequel Trilogy, Clone Wars, and Legends/Extended Universe! Especially interested in Jedi characters, pre-quel era fic, gen, bonding, H/C, canon-adjacent AUs, and found family! Primarily experienced writing Gen but open to some rairpairs!

Ternary is offering <5K for Prequel Trilogy and Clone Wars! Likes queer themes, ace&aro themes, and exploring disability themes, as well as trauma-recovery, and emotional H/C! Interested in Obi-Wan’s Legends padawanship, Obi-Wan/Quinlan, Obi-Wan/Cody, Quinlan/Fox!

geniecat2 is offering 5-10K words for the Prequel Trilogy, Book of Boba Fett, or Clone Wars! Especially interested in the AceAre spectrum, found family, platonic and romantic CodyWan, Jangobi, and lineage exploration, as well as Clone and Jedi appreciation, JediCorps too!

@musetotheworld is offering 5-10K for the Original and Prequel Trilogies, and Legends/Extended Universe! Loves Legends-inspired plots and has read most of the Legends books! Experience with writing F/F ships, M/F is fine too, also cool with AUs!

Stens_McHenry is offering 5-10K for All Trilogies, Book of Boba Fett, Mandolorian, and Kenobi! Prefers to write M/M ships and happy to work with AUs and canon-adjacent/divergent works!

MaudeZbornak is offering scaled-by-donation wordcount ($5 = minimum 5K) for All Trilogies, Book of Boba Fett, Mandolorian, and Kenobi! Happy to work with any pairing for Star Wars and welcomes detailed prompts!

thebeespatella is offering scaled-by-donation wordcount ($10 = 1K) for Andor, Clone Wars, and Rogue One! Especially interested in F/F, trans/gender and exploring corporate surveillance, identity and conformity, colonialism/diaspora, radicalization, trauma, moral injury, and interfacing with technology (cybogs)! Likes Clone troopers, clone culture and clone ships, Imperial/Rebellion era, and spy/thriller AUs! Experienced writer of Cody/Rex!

MayQueen517CactusDragon517 is offering <5K words for the Original and Sequel Trilogies, Rogue One, or Solo! Open to many ideas, smut included! Likes exploring alternative identities like a trans or non-binary or ace/aro interpretation of a character! Likes to communicate lots with their winning bidder, building ideas and sharing snippets!

@elthadriel is offering scaled-by-donation wordcount ($10 = 1K up to 10K) for Clone Wars! Especially interested in Clone troopers and their culture and ships, Imperial/rebellion era, missing war scenes, PWP, Cowboy AUs, bittersweet vibes, Cody/Rex, Echo/Fives/Fox, Thorn/Fox, Rex/Fives/Echo/Cody, Cody/Fox, Ahsoka/Bariss, Bly/Aayla, Cody/Maul!

@cabezadeperro is offering <5K for Prequel Trilogy, Clone Wars, Legends/Extended Universe! Interested in open endings, Imperial era, missing war scenes, cloneships, Jango Fett/Obi-Wan, canon divergence, complicated relationships, codex, Fives/Echo/Fox, Cody/Fox, rewalker, qi’rahsoka!

darktenshi17 is offering two auctions for 5-10K fics for the Sequel Trilogy as well as the Original Trilogy! Open to most ideas (with the exception of Kylo/Rey) and interested in working with F/F, polyships, genderswap, trans or nonbinary characters, unhappy or ambiguous endings!

commanderdameron is offering 10-20K for the Prequel or Sequel Trilogies or Kenobi! Loves character and relationship studies! Interested in exploring canon in more plot-centric ways and excited about world-building from a character-driven mindset! Obi-Wan, Poe, Leia, and Rey are favs, so things that focus on their relationships are welcome!

Visual Fanworks

c_art is offering a comic page (per $50) for the Original and Prequel Trilogies! Enthusiastic about Gen and Femslash as well as rarepairs and unusual ideas! Fluff, angst, slice of life, and action all welcome! Black and white pages - will ask the winning bidder for a script or fic to adapt, higher donations = gets more pages!

@temporoyales is offering a drawing/painting for any Star Wars! Any pairings, genders, sexualities are welcome! Likes working with everyday interactions, environmental storytelling, symbolism, genderbending, and costume design! Starting bid gets a black and white portrait and larger bids increase up to fullbody/color!

@gingersnappish is offering a full color book cover/illustration/drawing/comic page/etc for any Star Wars! Specializes in Kylux but open to almost all characters, pairs, ideas! Happy to work with scifi-fantasy design, animals, detailed backgrounds and tech! Will make 2-4 small sketches for the recipient to choose from and then show a refined sketch before finishing the piece!

@nattyjae is offering a comic/drawing/painting/etc for any Star Wars! Scaled pricing $5 = black and white, $15 black and white comic, $20 full color illustration, on up to a full color comic page! Loves Clone Wars, Rebels, and Bad Batch but will be happy drawing any Star Wars! Happy to design characters, redraw scenes or visualize AUs!

Beta Reading

@shadow-spires is offering to beta 10-20K for any of the Trilogies, Clone Wars, Rebels, Rogue One!

birbleafs is offering to beta for <5K for any of the Trilogies, Clone Wars, Legends/Extended Universe!

geniecat2 is offering to beta for 5-10K for the Original and Prequel Trilogies, Book of Boba Fett, Clone Wars, Legends/Extended Universe, Mandolorian, and Kenobi!

Podfic Recording

@shadow-spires is offering to record a <5K podfic for any of the Trilogies, Clone Wars, Rebels, or Rogue One: clones centric and Jedi-positive stuff always welcome, as well as OCs!

flowerparrish is offering to record <5K for any of the Trilogies, Book of Boba Fett, Clone Wars, Legends/Extended Universe, Mandalorian, Kenobi, Rebels, Rogue One! They are especially interested in canon-divergent AUs, fix-its, Poly ships, F/F, trans or nonbinary characters, rarepairs and crackships!

kbirb is offering to record fic with wordcount being contribution-based (First $10 = 2K, +$10 = Additional 1K)! Open to all three Trilogies, Andor, Clone Wars, Mandolorian, Rebels, Rogue One! Especially interested in found family, soulmate AUs, polyamory, trans clone troopers, neopronouns, Jon Antilles rarepairs, Hevy/Fives/Echo, Cody/Obi-Wan, and period pieces (Regency!) Loves recording for an author who wants to hear their fic aloud!

[asherbrien]

How To Identify Motivated Sellers For Cash Deals?

Identifying motivated sellers for cash deals is crucial for securing favorable real estate transactions. Motivated sellers are those who are eager to sell their property quickly, often due to financial difficulties, life changes, or other pressing circumstances. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to identify these sellers and capitalize on cash deals.

Leverage Public Records

Public records are a valuable resource for identifying motivated sellers. Look for properties with:

Tax Delinquencies: Owners who are behind on property taxes might be more willing to sell quickly to avoid further financial complications. Check local tax assessor websites for lists of delinquent properties.

Foreclosures: Properties in foreclosure are often owned by sellers who need to divest quickly. Foreclosure listings are available through local courthouse records or online databases.

Probate: Estates going through probate may involve motivated sellers, especially if heirs wish to sell inherited properties quickly. Probate records can often be accessed through county court websites or local probate courts.

Monitor Expired Listings

Properties that have been listed for sale but did not sell can indicate motivated sellers. These owners may have been unable to sell their property through traditional channels and might be open to cash offers. Review expired listings on real estate platforms and reach out to these owners to gauge their interest in a cash sale.

Network with Real Estate Professionals

Real estate agents, brokers, and property managers can be excellent sources of information about motivated sellers. Establish relationships with these professionals and let them know you are interested in cash deals. They often come across sellers who need to sell quickly and can provide valuable leads.

Direct Mail Campaigns

Direct mail can be an effective way to identify motivated sellers. Create targeted mailing lists based on criteria such as property tax delinquency, absentee ownership, or property condition. Send personalized letters or postcards offering to purchase their property for cash. Highlight the benefits of a quick and hassle-free transaction to attract sellers who need to sell urgently.

Drive for Dollars

“Driving for dollars” involves driving through neighborhoods and looking for signs of distressed properties, such as:

Overgrown Lawns: Indicates potential absentee owners who might be motivated to sell.

Boarded-Up Windows: Suggests properties that may have been abandoned or neglected.

Maintenance Issues: Properties in disrepair could belong to owners who are eager to sell to avoid further expenses.

Once you identify potential properties, research ownership information and contact the owners to discuss a cash offer.

Utilize Online Resources

Online platforms can provide insights into motivated sellers. Additionally, local real estate investment forums and social media groups can be sources of information about sellers who are eager to close a deal quickly.

Engage with Wholesalers

Real estate wholesalers specialize in finding motivated sellers and can be a valuable resource for cash buyers. Build relationships with local wholesalers who have access to properties from sellers in urgent need of cash transactions. Wholesalers can provide you with leads on potential deals before they become widely known.

Attend Foreclosure Auctions

Foreclosure auctions are a direct way to find motivated sellers. Properties being auctioned are typically owned by individuals facing financial hardship. Attending these auctions can give you access to properties where the sellers are looking for quick sales. Be prepared to act quickly and have your cash offer ready to capitalize on these opportunities.

Look for Divorce and Estate Sales

Divorce or estate sales often involve motivated sellers who need to liquidate assets quickly. Monitor local court records or reach out to attorneys specializing in family law or estate planning to identify potential sellers. These situations can often lead to urgent sales where cash offers are appreciated.

Conclusion

Identifying motivated sellers for cash deals involves leveraging various strategies, from utilizing public records and monitoring expired listings to networking with real estate professionals and employing direct mail campaigns. By staying proactive and using these techniques to sell your home for cash you can uncover opportunities for favorable cash transactions and secure profitable real estate deals.