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solidARTy.org - art fundraiser project, by Coach on Feb 15, 2016 15:33:35 GMT 1,
Amazing effort Sal. You must be so pleased to see all your hard work become real action. Bravo Sir! I am proud to know you.
Amazing effort Sal. You must be so pleased to see all your hard work become real action. Bravo Sir! I am proud to know you.
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sal
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solidARTy.org - art fundraiser project, by sal on Feb 15, 2016 15:40:46 GMT 1, You must be so pleased to see all your hard work become real action.
Im not gonna lie to you mate - I was on the verge of tears seeing the scale of things that were made possible due to this little project that my people, YOU GUYS, supported so generously! Thank you for that!
You must be so pleased to see all your hard work become real action. Im not gonna lie to you mate - I was on the verge of tears seeing the scale of things that were made possible due to this little project that my people, YOU GUYS, supported so generously! Thank you for that!
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maxamaxa2
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solidARTy.org - art fundraiser project, by maxamaxa2 on Feb 15, 2016 16:03:55 GMT 1, Great work you are doing Sal! And hats of to the artists donating work for this!
Must say that communication, wire and shipping worked flawless with solidarty !
Great work you are doing Sal! And hats of to the artists donating work for this!
Must say that communication, wire and shipping worked flawless with solidarty !
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sal
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solidARTy.org - art fundraiser project, by sal on Feb 15, 2016 16:21:10 GMT 1, Great work you are doing Sal! And hats of to the artists donating work for this! Must say that communication, wire and shipping worked flawless with solidarty ! Thanks for the kind words and very happy to hear that you were happy with the service!
Great work you are doing Sal! And hats of to the artists donating work for this! Must say that communication, wire and shipping worked flawless with solidarty ! Thanks for the kind words and very happy to hear that you were happy with the service!
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sakyamuni
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solidARTy.org - art fundraiser project, by sakyamuni on Feb 15, 2016 16:37:33 GMT 1, Great work you are doing Sal! And hats of to the artists donating work for this! Must say that communication, wire and shipping worked flawless with solidarty ! same for me. Happy to contribute to this project and see it developing. Thank you SAL for the opportunity to do something useful with our addiction
Great work you are doing Sal! And hats of to the artists donating work for this! Must say that communication, wire and shipping worked flawless with solidarty ! same for me. Happy to contribute to this project and see it developing. Thank you SAL for the opportunity to do something useful with our addiction
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sal
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solidARTy.org - art fundraiser project, by sal on Mar 25, 2016 11:52:56 GMT 1, Im happy to announce that solidARTy.org will run another round of auctions soon! We received amazing new donations from such artists as Hyuro, Phlegm Dabs Myla, Teresa Duck, Tom French, Saner, Marco Mazzoni, Eelus, Sebas Velasco, Diederick Kraaijeveld, and are expecting more, so PLEASE register in order to receive further info or keep an eye on solidARTy.org / Facebook.com/solidarty.org / Instagram.com/solidartyorg.
Here are some preview images of the new donations:
Im happy to announce that solidARTy.org will run another round of auctions soon! We received amazing new donations from such artists as Hyuro, Phlegm Dabs Myla, Teresa Duck, Tom French, Saner, Marco Mazzoni, Eelus, Sebas Velasco, Diederick Kraaijeveld, and are expecting more, so PLEASE register in order to receive further info or keep an eye on solidARTy.org / Facebook.com/solidarty.org / Instagram.com/solidartyorg. Here are some preview images of the new donations:
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sal
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solidARTy.org - art fundraiser project, by sal on Apr 14, 2016 12:59:54 GMT 1, Im happy to announce that the new series of auctions will begin on 25th of April @ solidARTy.org! We have new pieces donated by Dabs Myla, Marco Mazzoni, Phlegm, Saner, Daniel Nunoz SAN, Amanda Marie x X-O, Craww, etc.
Please register to solidARTy.org for a chance to bid on these pieces. As before, 100% of proceeds is going to AreYouSyrious.org!
Im happy to announce that the new series of auctions will begin on 25th of April @ solidARTy.org! We have new pieces donated by Dabs Myla, Marco Mazzoni, Phlegm, Saner, Daniel Nunoz SAN, Amanda Marie x X-O, Craww, etc. Please register to solidARTy.org for a chance to bid on these pieces. As before, 100% of proceeds is going to AreYouSyrious.org!
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solidARTy.org - art fundraiser project, by Dibbs 45 on Apr 25, 2016 16:15:30 GMT 1, very good cause and some great work up for grabs. I can see a bun fight a few of these.
very good cause and some great work up for grabs. I can see a bun fight a few of these.
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sal
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solidARTy.org - art fundraiser project, by sal on Apr 27, 2016 9:04:54 GMT 1, New auctions starting today @ solidARTy.org include an original drawing by Teresa Duck, limited edition by FAKE and original pencil drawing by Marco Mazzoni:
See more info and photos @ solidARTy.org!
New auctions starting today @ solidARTy.org include an original drawing by Teresa Duck, limited edition by FAKE and original pencil drawing by Marco Mazzoni: See more info and photos @ solidARTy.org!
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solidARTy.org - art fundraiser project, by davievegas on Apr 28, 2016 23:39:47 GMT 1, solidARTy.org is starting couple of very nice auctions today - we're offering a copy of a sold out print by Eelus, two original canvases by Greek artist INO and an original drawing and an etching by legendary Phlegm: See more info and photos @ solidARTy.org and HAPPY BIDDING! Love them phlegms but prices are already high with 6 days to go. No thanks but GL with the auction
solidARTy.org is starting couple of very nice auctions today - we're offering a copy of a sold out print by Eelus, two original canvases by Greek artist INO and an original drawing and an etching by legendary Phlegm: See more info and photos @ solidARTy.org and HAPPY BIDDING! Love them phlegms but prices are already high with 6 days to go. No thanks but GL with the auction
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sal
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solidARTy.org - art fundraiser project, by sal on Apr 29, 2016 15:29:56 GMT 1, Today we're starting the following auctions @ solidARTy.org - print on canvas by Diederick Kraaijeveld, original piece by Know Hope and 2 original works on paper by Saner:
See more info and photos @ solidARTy.org and HAPPY BIDDING![/quote]
Today we're starting the following auctions @ solidARTy.org - print on canvas by Diederick Kraaijeveld, original piece by Know Hope and 2 original works on paper by Saner: See more info and photos @ solidARTy.org and HAPPY BIDDING![/quote]
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sal
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solidARTy.org - art fundraiser project, by sal on May 2, 2016 13:26:25 GMT 1, We added bunch new auctions over the weekend over @ solidARTy.org including this rare limited edition by Daniel Munoz SAN, original collab piece by Amanda Marie & X_O and an original drawing by British artist Craww:
Also, we're ending our first batch of auctions today, so if you're interested in an original drawing by Argentinian Hyuro, original by Portuguese Bordalo II or an AP of a recent edition by Australian Dabs Myla, make sure you place your bids NOT @ solidARTy.org!
We added bunch new auctions over the weekend over @ solidARTy.org including this rare limited edition by Daniel Munoz SAN, original collab piece by Amanda Marie & X_O and an original drawing by British artist Craww: Also, we're ending our first batch of auctions today, so if you're interested in an original drawing by Argentinian Hyuro, original by Portuguese Bordalo II or an AP of a recent edition by Australian Dabs Myla, make sure you place your bids NOT @ solidARTy.org!
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sal
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solidARTy.org - art fundraiser project, by sal on May 3, 2016 13:02:18 GMT 1, SolidARTy.org auctions continue with new works by Huascaya, original canvas by Jacub Gagnon and this unique handfinished print by Ludo going up on auctions tonight (this is a unique piece created for solidARTy.org, from his recently sold out edition):
Also, the auctions for 2 limited editions by Tom French, a large edition by Miss Van and an original oil on canvas by Sebas Velasco, are ending in few hrs @ solidARTy.org so make sure you place your bids if interested!
Finally, we just received a lovely donation by Paul Insect, so make sure you check it out if interested!
SolidARTy.org auctions continue with new works by Huascaya, original canvas by Jacub Gagnon and this unique handfinished print by Ludo going up on auctions tonight (this is a unique piece created for solidARTy.org, from his recently sold out edition): Also, the auctions for 2 limited editions by Tom French, a large edition by Miss Van and an original oil on canvas by Sebas Velasco, are ending in few hrs @ solidARTy.org so make sure you place your bids if interested! Finally, we just received a lovely donation by Paul Insect, so make sure you check it out if interested!
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solidARTy.org - art fundraiser project, by pingoo on May 3, 2016 14:31:15 GMT 1, i have to say that i'm very tempted by this Amanda Marie, will check with art police first but it should go fine.
Thank you sal for your commitment.
i have to say that i'm very tempted by this Amanda Marie, will check with art police first but it should go fine.
Thank you sal for your commitment.
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solidARTy.org - art fundraiser project, by cyberkid on May 3, 2016 18:06:43 GMT 1, this is worth a look:
Javier Calleja / โUntitledโ mixed media on paper
this is worth a look: Javier Calleja / โUntitledโ mixed media on paper
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solidARTy.org - art fundraiser project, by Coach on May 3, 2016 19:11:39 GMT 1, Once again, amazing effort sal. And an amazing response from the artists. Which itself is a testiment to the respect held for you. I know this has been a lot of hard work for you. Once again, I doff my cap to you, my friend.
Once again, amazing effort sal. And an amazing response from the artists. Which itself is a testiment to the respect held for you. I know this has been a lot of hard work for you. Once again, I doff my cap to you, my friend.
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sal
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solidARTy.org - art fundraiser project, by sal on May 6, 2016 13:50:40 GMT 1, Thanks for the kind words everyone! They mean as much as these donations from the artists and bids from collectors! Thank you!
Thanks for the kind words everyone! They mean as much as these donations from the artists and bids from collectors! Thank you!
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sal
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solidARTy.org - art fundraiser project, by sal on May 6, 2016 13:53:24 GMT 1, Three auctions are ending later today over @ SolidARTy.org - print on canvas by Diederick Kraaijeveld (made exclusively for this cause) and 2 large originals on paper by Saner:
Please make sure you place your bids on time if interested @ SolidARTy.org!
Three auctions are ending later today over @ SolidARTy.org - print on canvas by Diederick Kraaijeveld (made exclusively for this cause) and 2 large originals on paper by Saner: Please make sure you place your bids on time if interested @ SolidARTy.org!
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sal
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solidARTy.org - art fundraiser project, by sal on May 9, 2016 16:22:50 GMT 1, Today @ solidARTy.org we're ending auctions for these 2 original drawings by Liqen, a handfinished print by Icy & Sot and a signed Primus poster by Brett Amory:
Please make sure you place your bids now if interested in any of these items!
Today @ solidARTy.org we're ending auctions for these 2 original drawings by Liqen, a handfinished print by Icy & Sot and a signed Primus poster by Brett Amory: Please make sure you place your bids now if interested in any of these items!
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solidARTy.org - art fundraiser project, by Daniel Silk on May 9, 2016 16:28:19 GMT 1, Today @ solidARTy.org we're ending auctions for these 2 original drawings by Liqen, a handfinished print by Icy & Sot and a signed Primus poster by Brett Amory: Please make sure you place your bids now if interested in any of these items! The Elian Chali pieces are very nice.
Today @ solidARTy.org we're ending auctions for these 2 original drawings by Liqen, a handfinished print by Icy & Sot and a signed Primus poster by Brett Amory: Please make sure you place your bids now if interested in any of these items! The Elian Chali pieces are very nice.
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sal
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solidARTy.org - art fundraiser project, by sal on May 11, 2016 13:08:17 GMT 1, We have couple of great auctions finishing later today @ solidARTy.org - an original ceramic piece by AddFuel (created exclusively for this project), an original canvas piece by Pastel and an original piece on old spraycan by Reka:
Please place your bids NOW @ solidARTy.org and support AreYouSyrious.org!
We have couple of great auctions finishing later today @ solidARTy.org - an original ceramic piece by AddFuel (created exclusively for this project), an original canvas piece by Pastel and an original piece on old spraycan by Reka: Please place your bids NOW @ solidARTy.org and support AreYouSyrious.org!
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sal
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solidARTy.org - art fundraiser project, by sal on May 12, 2016 11:00:02 GMT 1, We have two great auctions ending today over @ solidARTy.org - Isaac Cordal / solidARTy pack which contains a hand painted sculpture + print + book and a massive, unique signed print by Paul Insect:
If you're interested in these works make sure you place your bids on time @ solidARTy.org - 100% of the proceeds are going to refugee charity efforts!
We have two great auctions ending today over @ solidARTy.org - Isaac Cordal / solidARTy pack which contains a hand painted sculpture + print + book and a massive, unique signed print by Paul Insect: If you're interested in these works make sure you place your bids on time @ solidARTy.org - 100% of the proceeds are going to refugee charity efforts!
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solidARTy.org - art fundraiser project, by Happy Shopper on May 12, 2016 12:12:43 GMT 1, That PINS is awesome! I'd be going for it myself if I didn't already have a similar piece that still needs framing!!
That PINS is awesome! I'd be going for it myself if I didn't already have a similar piece that still needs framing!!
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sal
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solidARTy.org - art fundraiser project, by sal on Jun 27, 2016 10:11:17 GMT 1, I just wanted to publicly tell my part of the story that is inevitably gonna go public. Unfortunately, one of the solidARTy.org supporters isn't happy with his item and he is now planning on going public with the whole story in order to "warn everyone about the way solidarty.org works". So, without mentioning any names (it's easy to find who the bidder or artist is, but it really isn't relevant), here is my side of the story:
After paying for the work that he was only bidder for back in Jan, it took the artist and his team 5 months to finally get the items together and send them (the artist is rarely @ his studio, and I mentioned on solidarty page that we can not guarantee shipping time). Once the items arrived, he was very unhappy with the condition of the piece on aluminum, stating it was badly damaged:
For some reason artist's assistant said that the item was in perfect condition when it left the studio even the bidder said there was no damage on the package. After mailing back and forth about it, it became obvious that these panels all look like that as they were used for printing and hanging as a part of installation.
I personally spoke to the artist one week ago and he confirmed this, saying that none of those panels are in perfect condition as their state was part of the install. Also, they were used for printing and were never intended to be for sale. So perfect condition example just doesn't exist, and its also artist's aesthetic to make his work look rough, aged, etc.
Initially the bidder asked for another small piece on top of everything, which the artist didn't accept. Than he asked for a replacement or refund. The money was already forwarded to Are You Syrious? and spent for tents, food, and other things, so any refund/replacement would have to be paid out of my pocket.
I agreed to replace the work, but once I heard from the artist that they are all more/less in same condition, I realized that would be unreasonable waste of money (one way shipping was โฌ80, so swapping it would be double that at least). So, I offered a โฌ50-70 reimbursement as a sorry gesture, but the bidder wanted โฌ100. After speaking with bunch of friends (most of them members of this forum), I was told that I shouldn't go spending any of my money as this is a charity project that Im running here.
Im sorry we're about to get this drama out publicly, but it was bidder's choice to do that as he feels it's the right way to go. Im not scared of it cause solidARTy.org has an army of satisfied buyers and much more than that, Im only sorry to see the artist name getting involved cause he has done absolutely NO wrong - he only donated a piece from his studio, hoping to raise some money for the cause.
Thanks for reading and sorry again for putting this out like this!
Sasha aka saL
I just wanted to publicly tell my part of the story that is inevitably gonna go public. Unfortunately, one of the solidARTy.org supporters isn't happy with his item and he is now planning on going public with the whole story in order to "warn everyone about the way solidarty.org works". So, without mentioning any names (it's easy to find who the bidder or artist is, but it really isn't relevant), here is my side of the story: After paying for the work that he was only bidder for back in Jan, it took the artist and his team 5 months to finally get the items together and send them (the artist is rarely @ his studio, and I mentioned on solidarty page that we can not guarantee shipping time). Once the items arrived, he was very unhappy with the condition of the piece on aluminum, stating it was badly damaged: For some reason artist's assistant said that the item was in perfect condition when it left the studio even the bidder said there was no damage on the package. After mailing back and forth about it, it became obvious that these panels all look like that as they were used for printing and hanging as a part of installation. I personally spoke to the artist one week ago and he confirmed this, saying that none of those panels are in perfect condition as their state was part of the install. Also, they were used for printing and were never intended to be for sale. So perfect condition example just doesn't exist, and its also artist's aesthetic to make his work look rough, aged, etc. Initially the bidder asked for another small piece on top of everything, which the artist didn't accept. Than he asked for a replacement or refund. The money was already forwarded to Are You Syrious? and spent for tents, food, and other things, so any refund/replacement would have to be paid out of my pocket. I agreed to replace the work, but once I heard from the artist that they are all more/less in same condition, I realized that would be unreasonable waste of money (one way shipping was โฌ80, so swapping it would be double that at least). So, I offered a โฌ50-70 reimbursement as a sorry gesture, but the bidder wanted โฌ100. After speaking with bunch of friends (most of them members of this forum), I was told that I shouldn't go spending any of my money as this is a charity project that Im running here. Im sorry we're about to get this drama out publicly, but it was bidder's choice to do that as he feels it's the right way to go. Im not scared of it cause solidARTy.org has an army of satisfied buyers and much more than that, Im only sorry to see the artist name getting involved cause he has done absolutely NO wrong - he only donated a piece from his studio, hoping to raise some money for the cause. Thanks for reading and sorry again for putting this out like this! Sasha aka saL
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solidARTy.org - art fundraiser project, by Shoot Again on Jun 27, 2016 10:22:00 GMT 1, I can't see what the drama could be with all this. The buyer should be proud he helped a great cause and got in return an artwork that might no be in the condition he was hoping for but that fits with the artist's aesthetic (to make his work look rough, aged)... he should be well pleased instead of moaning, he didn't buy from a gallery, he helped a Charity ! From what I read here you've been more than fair in the way you tried to meet him half way to solve all this, you certainly have done nothing wrong here and neither has the artist who has generously donated an artworks !
I can't see what the drama could be with all this. The buyer should be proud he helped a great cause and got in return an artwork that might no be in the condition he was hoping for but that fits with the artist's aesthetic (to make his work look rough, aged)... he should be well pleased instead of moaning, he didn't buy from a gallery, he helped a Charity ! From what I read here you've been more than fair in the way you tried to meet him half way to solve all this, you certainly have done nothing wrong here and neither has the artist who has generously donated an artworks !
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solidARTy.org - art fundraiser project, by dismalandbland on Jun 27, 2016 11:26:22 GMT 1, When humanitarian crises such as the Syria situation arise, most people read the stories and, beacause we are all human, we feel - to a lesser or greater extent - their pain and suffering.
However, beyond popping a few quid in a collection tin, very few of us (me included) actually do anything about it.
From what I have seen over the past few months, it is evident that sal has. The effort he has gone too is unbelievable... Having an idea, taking a passion and bulding the site, contacting artists, publicising the auctions, getting money off to charities... It is all incredibly humbling and makes me wish I was a better person.
In addition, everyone who has bought a piece from the auctions has also made a difference. That includes the buyer in this instance, who has to be applauded for putting his hand in his pocket and committing to buy.
However, Having just checked social media, I can see a post of two that I assume are from the buyer in question. They are, unfortunately, destroying the benefit they created through their purchase. Not only that, but they risk badly damaging an entire initiative that is evidently doing some good for people in worse positions than the rest of us - and that's a real shame.
So, I've hjust been thinking... How can I get off my arse and make difference?
So, here's an offer to the buyer...
... It's obvious that you aren't entirely happy with the item that you won. That's a real shame. It sounds like the item is as the artist intended, but, evidently now that you've received it, you aren't over the moon with it.
... You have expressed that a financial recompense (100 euros?) would offset your unhappiness.
... So, here's my offer, my bit to try and make a difference...
... I have 150euros that I am happy to donate. You (the buyer) decide the split between you and the charity. 50 / 50? You take the lot? You decide. I'll do whatever you want.
... My only ask? Please delete any comments that are potentially damaging to the charity and that may reduce the likelihood of people giving good money, to people who really need it, in the future.
I am conscious that I don't have many posts, so my motives might be questioned. There is honestly nothing more than a desire to help. I am known by many on here and was a member under a different name from 2008 until the cnh'gate debacle a few months back.
Let me know how you want to move forward (by PM if you want).
Thanks,
A.
When humanitarian crises such as the Syria situation arise, most people read the stories and, beacause we are all human, we feel - to a lesser or greater extent - their pain and suffering. However, beyond popping a few quid in a collection tin, very few of us (me included) actually do anything about it. From what I have seen over the past few months, it is evident that sal has. The effort he has gone too is unbelievable... Having an idea, taking a passion and bulding the site, contacting artists, publicising the auctions, getting money off to charities... It is all incredibly humbling and makes me wish I was a better person. In addition, everyone who has bought a piece from the auctions has also made a difference. That includes the buyer in this instance, who has to be applauded for putting his hand in his pocket and committing to buy. However, Having just checked social media, I can see a post of two that I assume are from the buyer in question. They are, unfortunately, destroying the benefit they created through their purchase. Not only that, but they risk badly damaging an entire initiative that is evidently doing some good for people in worse positions than the rest of us - and that's a real shame. So, I've hjust been thinking... How can I get off my arse and make difference? So, here's an offer to the buyer... ... It's obvious that you aren't entirely happy with the item that you won. That's a real shame. It sounds like the item is as the artist intended, but, evidently now that you've received it, you aren't over the moon with it. ... You have expressed that a financial recompense (100 euros?) would offset your unhappiness. ... So, here's my offer, my bit to try and make a difference... ... I have 150euros that I am happy to donate. You (the buyer) decide the split between you and the charity. 50 / 50? You take the lot? You decide. I'll do whatever you want. ... My only ask? Please delete any comments that are potentially damaging to the charity and that may reduce the likelihood of people giving good money, to people who really need it, in the future. I am conscious that I don't have many posts, so my motives might be questioned. There is honestly nothing more than a desire to help. I am known by many on here and was a member under a different name from 2008 until the cnh'gate debacle a few months back. Let me know how you want to move forward (by PM if you want). Thanks, A.
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solidARTy.org - art fundraiser project, by Coach on Jun 27, 2016 11:50:26 GMT 1, I have several times applauded sal's incredible efforts on this thread. I continue to do so. He has raised a fabulous amount for a very important cause. He should not be personally out of pocket. He has already given so much in terms of his time and hard work. He remains a star in my book. I also applaud dismalandbland's offer. Very generous.
I have several times applauded sal's incredible efforts on this thread. I continue to do so. He has raised a fabulous amount for a very important cause. He should not be personally out of pocket. He has already given so much in terms of his time and hard work. He remains a star in my book. I also applaud dismalandbland's offer. Very generous.
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