Spyders in the Redwoods raffle ??????

[jimnsusie]

Thanks for the info and congrats to the winner!

But I still want answers as to how the PayPal tickets were handled.

If I'm the only one that didn't receive proof of purchase and copies of the ticket stubs.. fine... but I have a feeling the mis-handling of these sales was wide spread.

Did anyone receive actual proof of purchase with sequential ticket numbers, etc??? What was this 'photos of tickets' thing all about that was sent via email?

When doing raffles, everything needs to be done 'by the book' to make sure all participants are given equal chances, proof of entrance for each ticket sold, etc...

I also look at this as a donation, but we should receive a matching 'stub' for each ticket sold.. as I'm sure they gave you when you bought in person.

I'm probably more 'by the book' on this as I've printed raffle tickets for 35 years and know a bit about the regulations and rules that must be followed... at least in Michigan. In Michigan, each ticket MUST have the raffle registration number on it as registered with the state, along with a unique sequential number as an identifier. This keeps things legit..

I only bought one ticket and received an email asking if I wanted the stub mailed to me or would a picture of it do and would I provide a contact number. I went with the picture of the stub along with my number. They promptly sent me a picture of the ticket I had purchased. It looked like it was on the up and up.

 

[Brettssunshine]

I received a pic of my tickets by e-mail with my name and phone number. Didn't do me any good though....

I did as well.

 

[Firefly]

I believe that it was shown that there was no lack of response to Dan's messages. I would be happy to research any message you feel was unanswered as well. All I need is your name/e-mail.
I will await your information.

Thank you!

Actually I never did receive a response and photos of the tickets, but our conversation out here has settled the issue for me.... Although it would be nice to know that my other 3 entry tickets did in fact get entered. I think that's all anyone really wants... Is to know that their tickets were entered.

I had similar concerns on the other raffle as to just how they ended up mixing online tickets with in-person ones. I think online sales are more suspect in most people's eyes.


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[WIDOWSSON]

WTH

Even though it's over, i never received any photo of tickets. I just went thru my email and the only thing they asked for was my phone number. IF YOU CAN EMAIL ME FOR A PHONE NUMBER, YOU COULD HAVE ATTACHED A PHOTO OF MY SUPPOSEDLY PURCHASED TICKETS.
NEVER AGAIN. NOT UNLESS IT IS LOCAL.

Thanks for the info and congrats to the winner!

But I still want answers as to how the PayPal tickets were handled.

If I'm the only one that didn't receive proof of purchase and copies of the ticket stubs.. fine... but I have a feeling the mis-handling of these sales was wide spread.

Did anyone receive actual proof of purchase with sequential ticket numbers, etc??? What was this 'photos of tickets' thing all about that was sent via email?

When doing raffles, everything needs to be done 'by the book' to make sure all participants are given equal chances, proof of entrance for each ticket sold, etc...

I also look at this as a donation, but we should receive a matching 'stub' for each ticket sold.. as I'm sure they gave you when you bought in person.

I'm probably more 'by the book' on this as I've printed raffle tickets for 35 years and know a bit about the regulations and rules that must be followed... at least in Michigan. In Michigan, each ticket MUST have the raffle registration number on it as registered with the state, along with a unique sequential number as an identifier. This keeps things legit..

 

[jerseyspyder]

Not that it matters but after I responded twice requesting a photo of my raffle ticket, I am still waiting.

This is the 2nd problem I have had with raffles advertised on this site. The first was with the Road Warrior Foundation which decided to hold its drawing several weeks ahead of schedule without informing those who purchased tickets online and were not at SpyderFest. A simple broadcast email to all registrants would have been helpful.

I have no reason to believe that these are not honorable organizations, but they should review their processes in handling internet raffles that affect people across the world to insure that there is no hint of impropriety.

 

[NorCalBud]

Not that it matters but after I responded twice requesting a photo of my raffle ticket, I am still waiting.

This is the 2nd problem I have had with raffles advertised on this site. The first was with the Road Warrior Foundation which decided to hold its drawing several weeks ahead of schedule without informing those who purchased tickets online and were not at SpyderFest. A simple broadcast email to all registrants would have been helpful.

I have no reason to believe that these are not honorable organizations, but they should review their processes in handling internet raffles that affect people across the world to insure that there is no hint of impropriety.

jerseyspyder, if you PM Passionspyder with your contact info, I'll see if I can contact her to let her know that you've done so. I believe that she was inundated with transactions and performed admirably, especially given the overwhelming circumstances. I'm sure that there have been some lessons learned.
The best part however, is that there are some children that are going to be receiving some much deserved assistance from your contribution!
Thank you for your support of these kids!