Yesterday, the good readers of Daily Kos helped me raise an amazing $515 for Obama in several hours by donating to Obama through my fundraising site, Obama Bling!
Ironically, I'm now something of a victim of my own fundraising success.
I now have to make and ship so much jewelry that I'm running out of materials, mailers and stamps.
But that can be rectified - with a little bit of help from my friends!
And since I'm already mass-producing Obama jewelry, I figured I'll just use it to loosen the knot it tied around my wallet! :)
On my eBay page, I sell the same Obama jewelry as I give away to people who donate to Obama through my fundraising page.
Here's how it breaks down:
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eBay:
a pair of earrings/pendant = between $14.99 and $20.08, with $5 from the sale donated to Obama
a complete set = between $24.99 and $35.99, with $10 from the sale donated to Obama
Obama Bling fundraising site:
a pair of earrings/pendant = free with a minimum donation of $35.99 to Obama
a complete set = free with a minimum donation of $65 to Obama.
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Essentially, I use the eBay revenue to offset costs associated with making and shipping jewelry to those who donate through my fundraising site.
Here are pictures of the items I currently have for sale on eBay - click on the pictures and see the eBay listing!
Not bad, if I do say so myself.
By purchasing an item of Obama jewelry from me on eBay, you would:
1) Help me meet my obligations to my generous donors,
2) Get spiffing handmade Obama jewelry for cheap
3) Donate $5 or $10 dollars from the sale to Obama!
It's a win-win-win!