ROVERS Club Series III 88 Raffle $100

[Crazy Fish]

Greetings all. If this offends the board rules feel free to take it down.

The ROVERS Club built an 88 from spare parts from all the members, Series III. Pictures and more details at http://forum.roversclub.org/forum/showthread.php?2202-Build-A-Rover-New-Information!&highlight=build

Here's your chance to own a Series for almost nothing. Proceeds go to pay for parts/supplies etc and all profits go to a charity, that as far as I know, has not been chosen.

Paypal rules state that it can not be used for Raffles, so you have to send a check. Details on that post.

[galen216]

Sean forgot to mention it is 100 tickets @ $100 so the odds are pretty good!

[rrc.swb]

Not bad for a $10,000 raffle.

Good Looking truck!

Good Luck!!!

[jaygoss]

I couldn't seem to find the raffle details- such as the drawing date, etc. ( besides the statement that proceeds go to charity...which is not picked yet...). Is there another link with more details?

[Crazy Fish]

Drawing date is not set until all tickets are sold. Everyone gets a ticket which will be dropped into a bucket. We usually have a kid pick the winner at one of the events.

[zimm]

if you pick a charity before you sell out, please post up. at 1%, its a donation, and id like to know what im donating to.

[ssbartley1]

Roger that!

if you pick a charity before you sell out, please post up. at 1%, its a donation, and id like to know what im donating to.

[nathanwind]

Sean:

Tickets still available?

Also, how is the title for this? Since it was a reconstruction, is there still a '73 Series III title with it or is it titled as a kit car or something?

[galen216]

It has a Series III title.

[zimm]

charity?

[galen216]

I don't know on the charity. At one point an animal shelter was discussed or possible a women's shelter. I haven't been around any club gatherings for a while to know what the current thought is.

[nathanwind]

Bump on this, mainly because I bought a ticket and want to get the rest sold to ensure the raffle goes off. There are only 100 tickets being sold, right now they're about 1/2 to the total...not bad odds of winning a nicely put together Series III.

[cgalpin]

To be honest the only reason I haven't bought a ticket if because it needs a check. I'll talk to swkwtcbi.

[nathanwind]

Actually they're setting up a PayPal option...should be available soon, I'll keep you posted.

[TS888]

That is a very cool truck. I like the "instant patina" effect of it being assembled from spare parts. If finances allow before the tickets are gone, I'll buy one.

[JBinAlabama]

I'm in!

[nathanwind]

John:

Do you need the information on where to send the check?

[bjf]

Did paypal ever happen?

[nathanwind]

They are still working on it, should be shortly I believe.

[draaronr]

let me know when paypal is up too. how many sold?

[nathanwind]

About 1/2 is my understanding (they're only doing 100 tickets total).

[chrisvonc]

I want this truck!

[JBinAlabama]

I just mailed the check......no waiting, STEP RIGHT UP!
and I feel L U C K Y :)

[zimm]

c'mon, you have to have picked a charity by now! what is it???

[galen216]

Zimm, no one is going to answer you b/c no one on this site is in the a leadership role with ROVERS club. The leadership of this club doesn't surf Land Rover sites all day long. They are not internet people like us.

[nathanwind]

From the source:

"it is finally up.

http://buildarover.com/

On the right, is a spot to buy a ticket via PayPal.. They are buying a copy of the newsletter and we will include a ticket for the drawing."

[cgalpin]

Cool. I made my donation. I hope it goes to a good cause.

charles

[JChinch]

New guy here, throwing my hat in the ring/making a donation at the same time. When it's all over, I'd love to find out which charity was the recipient.

[jjstahl3]

got mine also - fingers crossed

[Rugbier]

Purchased my ticket. So now what, do we get a ticket mailed to us?

[cgalpin]

No you get a newsletter [e]mailed to you, and then you come take a look at the next happy hour (I'll be driving it). LOL

[Rugbier]

would the newsletter have a number?

And is okay if you get it, cause you will have to donate your green one to OPM 's charity

[cgalpin]

I'm not giving up my '63!

I have no idea on the mechanics of this. I assume at some point someone will give us a number and communicate with us when they get the tickets sold and will have the raffle. But I doubt it will happen here - maybe a ROVERS member can ask on that thread.

I'm hoping the addition of the website and taking alternate payment will help speed this up.

charles

[nathanwind]

If I may chime in (just because I've been through the process already), I believe that Tom (the guy running the raffle) will be mailing you out a physical "ticket" for the drawing. I received mine right after I sent in my check awhile ago.

FYI any questions, I may be jumping the gun but you should be able to contact Tom Bache TBache9248 <at> aol dot com. He's been very responsive to me as well, and while not a D90 member he is on the Roversclub.org forum where this originated from.

[Rugbier]

I am a member at Rovers, I will ask Tom there or call him

Thanks to both

And Charles... if you get to " drive " the ROVERS series...sorry Carlitos... the 63 goes to OPM *LMAO*

[galen216]

FYI, Tom doesn't use the forum. If you want a question answered email him.

He's a super nice guy and probably 80% of the parts on this truck came from his own stash. He is also president of ROVERS.

[cgalpin]

Sorry if my post sounded like I was complaining or something - I am not. I am sure it will all be handled fine, and by "speed up" I was referring to people buying tickets, nothing else.

As much as I like to think the 1/100 are pretty good odds, I look at this as purely a donation to hopefully a good cause (and validate what these guys did) and a chance to have some fun with it :)

[pedward]

Just donated.

[karlusmagnus]

Just donated.

Me too. Crossing my fingers now, and hope to win.

[philster]

I'm in for a tix :)

[nikojo]

Can you buy more than one ticket!! :rolleyes

[galen216]

Can you buy more than one ticket!! :rolleyes


Several already have. Buy 100 tickets and guarantee you win the raffle!

[Crazy Fish]

Update: 56 tickets have been sold and it will be raffled off at the ROVERS Annual Picnic on Sept 17th.

[UnfrozenCaveman]

Ooo, just in time for my birthday :)

Already have my ticket on the bulletin board.

[Dilks]

Just bought mine! Can't wait for Fall Robesonia!!

[jaygoss]

Bought mine

[philster]

I think the raffle is on Sept 17th - coming right up :)

[jpc1818]

Just bought mine, fingers crossed :)

[Ron Mexico]

I'm assuming tickets are still for sale then?

I sent an email yesterday just to make sure, but haven't received anything back.

[nathanwind]

I'm assuming tickets are still for sale then?

I sent an email yesterday just to make sure, but haven't received anything back.

There are still tix available....you should be able to go to buildarover.com and purchase via PayPal. I'm contemplating a 2nd one myself...

[Ron Mexico]

There are still tix available....you should be able to go to buildarover.com and purchase via PayPal. I'm contemplating a 2nd one myself...

Thanks.

I just sent Paypal for 2 tickets, and my item number was #1000.

Maybe that was the end of the tickets?

EDIT: 100 tickets, not 1000...I have no idea what the item number might mean?

[jpc1818]

i had the same # appear when i bought mine. Could be a item number or something.

[cgalpin]

I haven't received a phone call, so they must be waiting to sell more tickets :)

[nathanwind]

I haven't received a phone call, so they must be waiting to sell more tickets :)

Charles:

Drawing is NEXT week I believe.

[Hammertime]

Hey we bought 2 tickets how do we know what number they are or if they even my name get put on them? Better not put Charles or Gustavo's name on mine.

[rijosho]

From the ROVERS forum, Tom had said he is keeping a list of ticket numbers and names on a master list. All tickets ultimately come off the same roll, so there are no variations in size, color, etc. When the tickets are scrambled and ultimately a single winner is picked from the "hat" the winner will be notified if he/she is not present.

[Rugbier]

Hey we bought 2 tickets how do we know what number they are or if they even my name get put on them? Better not put Charles or Gustavo's name on mine.

Too late :)

[130Tdi]

you guys are wasting your money. I already bought the winning ticket.

[nathanwind]

you guys are wasting your money. I already bought the winning ticket.

Goose, Charles, Doug, and myself should make a deal...if any of us has the winning ticket we split it 4 ways. I'll bring the sawzall.

[cgalpin]

Charles:

Drawing is NEXT week I believe.

Phew, was a little worried there :)

[130Tdi]

Goose, Charles, Doug, and myself should make a deal...if any of us has the winning ticket we split it 4 ways. I'll bring the sawzall.


Pretty sure Charles can't bring it home if he does win it:)

[cgalpin]

A guy can dream can't he?

[zimm]

dammit. i just buckled. bought one.

[cgalpin]

Feel good you just made a donation to [a yet to be named] charity :)

[Ron Mexico]

Is there any definitive way to know how many tickets have been sold? I bought two and couldn't even tell you what my numbers are.

I trust everything is legit, but it could be made a bit more clear I think.

[JBinAlabama]

I'm STILL feeling lucky......anyone heading down south with a trailer next week?

[nathanwind]

Is there any definitive way to know how many tickets have been sold? I bought two and couldn't even tell you what my numbers are.

I trust everything is legit, but it could be made a bit more clear I think.

Talked to Tom, 79 tickets sold as of today. I'm contemplating #2...

[chrisvonc]

I just bought mine. Hopefully I'll be able to show it at the All British Car Show here in TX in a few weeks! :)

[Rugbier]

I just bought mine. Hopefully I'll be able to show it at the All British Car Show here in TX in a few weeks! :)


I don't think I would lend it to you *LOL*

[Bozman]

Make it 81. Just bought one . . .

[cgalpin]

While I appreciate you guys moving the process along so all 100 get sold and I can get it next weekend, I do wonder why you'd do this to yourselves! The engine may be uop for grabs though, as this will be a glider for an EV project :finger

[chrisvonc]

I don't think I would lend it to you *LOL*I'll come get it from you, take first place in the Land Rover group and then you can come down and get the truck back at SCARR 2012

[jpc1818]

just received my ticket today.
also, bought a second one, what the heck...
so should be around 82 tickets sold.

BTW, if i win it, it will be given to my daughter for her 15th birthday.
She loves the truck!
Cheers,

[CMorrow89]

Sorry to be so late but did the pay pal thing happen?

[nathanwind]

Sorry to be so late but did the pay pal thing happen?

http://buildarover.com/

[Jpayne]

I'm in!

[nathanwind]

Today is the big day!!!

[Ron Mexico]

any idea what time they'll announce a winner?

[nathanwind]

All I know is that Tom said "tonight"....we'll see!

[jpc1818]

Sweet, cant wait.....

[Rugbier]

I'll come get it from you, take first place in the Land Rover group and then you can come down and get the truck back at SCARR 2012

Deal

[Bmxer06pa]

Do you have to be a member of the club to enter the contest? Am I already too late? Not that I have ever won anything anyways, but it is nice to dream!

[nathanwind]

Too late dude! Drawing was cut off yesterday, winner was supposed to be picked this evening...we're all waiting to hear...

------ Follow up post added September 17th, 2011 10:17 PM ------

Damn! I was #519...so close!


-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Bache
Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2011 10:12 PM
To: Jason Lavender
Subject: Re: Series raffle

HI Jason,


Well......the winner was #565. Daniel Smith of Rhode Island. We are also donating $1000 to the Wounded Warriors as our charitable donation.

We had a great day and I want to thank you again for all your support. I am sorry you didn't win, but it was al a good effort and supported a important charity.

I hope we get to meet in person some time,

Tom Bache

[cgalpin]

Awesome. Congrats to Daniel, and sounds like a good use of the donations!

[zimm]

just what RI needs, another rover!



thanks for picking a good charity!



i personally like the 100 buck ticket price, but i wonder if a cheaper ticket actually brings in more money in the end.

[red64chevelle]

I found out via an e-mail from my wife that I won. In was underwater at the time, and very happy to hear about it. Now the fun part, convincing my wife that we need two rovers.

[130Tdi]

How cool is that ? Out on patrol, come up to periscope depth and learn you have won a series 3. You must have been on cloud 9.

[cgalpin]

I didn't realize the winner was a board member. Congrats! I think it won't be a hard sell to keep a $100 rover!

[red64chevelle]

I didn't realize the winner was a board member. Congrats! I think it won't be a hard sell to keep a $100 rover!

You have not met my wife. :)

[cgalpin]

Touche. I'm constantly reminded how good I have it :)

[steinhnj]

Dan,

You wanna double your money? I'm willing to save your marriage for $200.

I came down to the boat today and Bret told me. That's awesome news! When are we going to get it?

-Neil

[cgalpin]

ROFL

What's up Neil! Are you coming down to the MAR - I have a hankering for some dump cake (and it would be good to see you again).

Dan,

You wanna double your money? I'm willing to save your marriage for $200.

I came down to the boat today and Bret told me. That's awesome news! When are we going to get it?

-Neil

[steinhnj]

Unfortunately no on MAR. Duty calls.

[red64chevelle]

Dan,

You wanna double your money? I'm willing to save your marriage for $200.

I came down to the boat today and Bret told me. That's awesome news! When are we going to get it?

-Neil

Still working out the picking up part. The title is coming from NH. Once I have plates, I will probably hop a flight to Philly, than pick it up and drive it back to RI.

[o2batsea]

Still working out the picking up part. The title is coming from NH. Once I have plates, I will probably hop a flight to Philly, than pick it up and drive it back to RI.

Now that's confidence in Solihull's finest! I'd be sure my AAA was up to date.