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Title: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Tank on November 05, 2012, 09:41:02 AM
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WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT MIDDAY.





Welcome to our second annual raffle.  Last year was a great success in raising funds for the forum and also a £100 donation to Help 4 Heroes. 

The format and charity will remain the same again for this year, where I'll donate some of the money raised to H4H.

I wish to thank the staff (remember they are volunteers!) who work very hard on the forum.  I also wish to thank everyone on here for making it the amazing success that it is.  For without your reviews, layouts, tutorials and helpful nature this forum would be just another forum.  I for one really enjoy it here (despite the hard work behind the scenes), and I'm very grateful to you all for the great community that we have here.


What are the prizes?
The prizes (in alphabetical order of the donors names) are:-

Donor                        Item                                                                           
DapolB1 LNER Green (ND-120H)www.Dapol.co.uk (http://www.dapol.co.uk)
Electra GraphicsA vinyled coach of winners choice - Mk1/Mk2/Mk3www.ElectraRailwayGraphics.co.uk (http://www.electrarailwaygraphics.co.uk)
Etched PixelsMark 1 Inspection Saloon conversion kit for Farish BGwww.EtchedPixels.co.uk (http://www.etchedpixels.co.uk)
Etched PixelsSR/LSWR 16' horsebox kit
GaugemasterGaugemaster Combi Single Track Controllerwww.gaugemaster.com (http://www.gaugemaster.com)
GC Weathering£35 Weathering Packagewww.gclocoweathering.co.uk (http://www.gclocoweathering.co.uk)
KernowHN1004 Arnold Industrial Service Train Setwww.kernowmodelrailcentre.com (http://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com)
MathiesonsVoucher for any three wagonswww.mathiesonmodels.com (http://mathiesonmodels.com/index.php)
ModelZone£50 Voucher - Online Onlywww.modelzone.co.uk/modelclubs/ (http://www.modelzone.co.uk/modelclubs/)
The Model Tree Shop£15 Voucherwww.themodeltreeshop.co.uk (http://www.themodeltreeshop.co.uk/)
Model Rail MagazineDapol Class 153 St Ives Bay Belle limited editionwww.model-rail.co.uk (http://www.model-rail.co.uk/)
Model Rail MagazineDapol SR Black Terrier
Modellers Mecca(A) £50 Voucherwww.modellers-mecca.co.uk (http://www.modellers-mecca.co.uk/)
Modellers Mecca(B) £50 Voucher
N'inspirationsLatest Issue and Yearbook
N'Tastic£20 Voucher (Online only)www.ntasticshop.co.uk (http://www.ntasticshop.co.uk/)
N'trainEMU set of 3D printed bodies.www.stores.ebay.co.uk/N-TrainUK (http://stores.ebay.co.uk/N-TrainUK/)
NGFNGF Mug
PD Marsh(A) £30 Voucherwww.pdmarshmodels.com (http://www.pdmarshmodels.com)
PD Marsh(B) £30 Voucherwww.pdmarshmodels.com (http://www.pdmarshmodels.com)
PD Marsh(C) £30 Voucherwww.pdmarshmodels.com (http://www.pdmarshmodels.com)
Rails of Sheffield£50 Voucherwww.railsofsheffield.com (http://www.railsofsheffield.com)
Scalescenes(A) £25 Voucherwww.scalescenes.com (http://www.scalescenes.com/)
Scalescenes(B) £25 Voucher
Trackside Signs(A) £10 Voucher (not for Alubond Signs or Vinyl Roads)www.tracksidesigns.co.uk (http://www.tracksidesigns.co.uk)
Trackside Signs(B) £20 Voucher (not for Alubond Signs or Vinyl Roads)
Trackside Signs(C) 12" custom printed Vinyl Totem in the region of the winner's choice (value £5.99 plus p+p).
Trackside Signs(D) A set of custom printed station signs or three packs of our Die Cut self adhesive poster boards (value £10 plus p+p).
TrainfishRatio Engine Shed, ref 203
Train TraxKato M1 Master set complete with controllerwww.traintrax.co.uk (http://www.traintrax.co.uk/)
Transport Models(A) £10 Voucherwww.transportmodels.co.uk (http://www.transportmodels.co.uk/)
Transport Models(B) £10 Voucher
Wickness ModelsGraham Farish Class 66 'Medite livery' - Converted to DCC (with chip)www.wicknessmodels.co.uk (http://www.wicknessmodels.co.uk/)

More prizes will be added as and when they come in!


So, how does the raffle work?
Firstly, you need to buy your tickets! You can use the link at the bottom of this thread (please send your forum name with your payment using the 'messages' box).  You can buy as many tickets as you like, as this will obviously increase your chances of winning one or more of these goodies!  You can see for yourself that we have some fantastic prizes that have been generously given to us by the shops and companies listed.

What happens once I've paid?
You will be sent a receipt by paypal about the transaction, and I will receive one as well.  I will put your name down on a spreadsheet with how many tickets you have bought and their numbers.  On the 1st January 2013 another member of the NGF staff will pull the numbered tickets from the hat one at a time, and will let me know the numbers in the order that they were picked.  Only I will know the winners names, and I can compare them with the ticket numbers.  This allows everyone on the forum to enter the draw, except for myself of course - as I feel it would be wrong not to include our moderators.  Pengy will post all of the prizes out on the 16th January 2013.  Please make sure you are around before then to reply to the messages sent to the winners!  We don't want Pengy to have to keep going to the Post Office.

Please visit the websites of the companies that gave so generously by using the links on the forum, and letting them know that you are buying from them because of the N Gauge Forum.  :)


Thanks very much to everyone in making this a great place to come to and for keeping this such a friendly forum.  Good luck! :thumbsup:

All nations welcome to join.  :)  NGF Forum Members only.

LAST ENTRY - 31st DECEMBER AT 12:30pm - GMT.
Due to problems with winners not replying to emails and Private Messages last year, prizes that aren't claimed by 31st January 2013 will go into another draw.
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Calnefoxile on November 05, 2012, 09:43:46 AM
Tank,

Excellent news, always a great way to raise funds for another years payment for the Server + software.

I see the most sought after prize will again be the NGF nug  :D :D I hope it's the pint version and not the 'normal' one  ;) ;)

Cheers

Neal.
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Tank on November 05, 2012, 09:47:16 AM
Thanks Neal!  It's been a nightmare for us to organise as usual!!!  ;D

I'll leave it to the winner to chose what size they like.  I must say, I prefer the pint sized myself!  :)
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: kaiwhara on November 05, 2012, 09:57:48 AM
Must be late night over here Tank, Ive donated but neglected to chuck my name on it, so it's probably anonymous now!  :(
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Mirrlees on November 05, 2012, 10:15:56 AM
One note Tank. 

People must remember to ask to write a note to "the seller" to put their name in. 

You have to ask for it.

Cheers Tim
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Dock Shunter on November 05, 2012, 10:50:53 AM
Well done Chris,staff,and all prize donators for getting this organized again.... :thumbsup:
Some great prizes in there....... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Mallard on November 05, 2012, 11:16:13 AM
Great to see this again, some great prizes already :D

It was last years raffle that got me reading the forums!
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: REGP on November 05, 2012, 01:13:24 PM
Tank

I wasn't a member last year, so this is all new to me.

But I think it is a great idea not only for raising funds but for making the Forum even more friendly! :)

I take it we can buy tickets when ever our wallets allow?

Regards

Ray


Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Lawrence on November 05, 2012, 01:18:00 PM
Quote from: REGP on November 05, 2012, 01:13:24 PM
Tank

I wasn't a member last year, so this is all new to me.

But I think it is a great idea not only for raising funds but for making the Forum even more friendly! :)

I take it we can buy tickets when ever our wallets allow?

Regards

Ray

From now up to Dec 31st Ray  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Mustermark on November 05, 2012, 02:05:25 PM
Just bought my tickets and missed the bit to add a note. :dunce:  Hopefully it will be obvious from my e-mail address.

There must have been a ton of work in getting so many top quality prizes for this year's raffle. :thumbsup:  Congratulations for getting so many companies involved to give such a successful launch to the raffle.

I look forward to winning something!!! :laugh3:
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: zwilnik on November 05, 2012, 02:15:09 PM
Bought! great idea :)
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Duncan83 on November 05, 2012, 03:52:08 PM
Happy days  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Calnefoxile on November 05, 2012, 04:48:16 PM
Chris,

Just thought of something else, what about those of us who don't use Paypal??

How can we buy our tickets??

Cheers

Neal.
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: davieb on November 05, 2012, 05:06:31 PM
Quote from: Calnefoxile on November 05, 2012, 04:48:16 PM
Chris,

Just thought of something else, what about those of us who don't use Paypal??

How can we buy our tickets??

Cheers

Neal.

I was just about to ask the same question  :hmmm:

dave  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Lawrence on November 05, 2012, 05:22:19 PM
If you don't have Paypal, please pm Tank with details of how you can pay and he should be able to sort something out for you all
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Newportnobby on November 05, 2012, 05:46:29 PM
Grumpy other halves are deemed of no value so please do not try and barter ;)
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Skyline2uk on November 05, 2012, 06:17:45 PM
Thanks very much for organising this Tank, as well as running the forum.

Just going to enter now...fingers crossed :-)

Skyline2uk

Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: NgaugeDan on November 05, 2012, 06:26:55 PM
Thanks Tank,

Just sent a PayPal payment for my tickets :)

I hope you got it ok?!

Regards
NgaugeDan
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Tank on November 05, 2012, 06:31:07 PM
Quote from: NgaugeDan on November 05, 2012, 06:26:55 PM
Thanks Tank,

Just sent a PayPal payment for my tickets :)

I hope you got it ok?!

Regards
NgaugeDan

Thanks NgaugeDan.  Received! 

Quote from: Calnefoxile on November 05, 2012, 04:48:16 PM
Just thought of something else, what about those of us who don't use Paypal??

How can we buy our tickets??

Feel free to PM me.  Paypal does accept a good array of bank cards, and you don't have to have an account with them.
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: galway on November 05, 2012, 06:58:00 PM
Have purchased a few tickets, thought I'd better get in quick before the flood  :'(

Obviously the word is out about the great prizes if you look at how many new members we've already had join today  :D
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Caz on November 05, 2012, 07:01:08 PM
Quote from: galway on November 05, 2012, 06:58:00 PM
Obviously the word is out about the great prizes if you look at how many new members we've already had join today  :D

Damn, more work and less chance of winning  :D
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Lawrence on November 05, 2012, 07:05:41 PM
Quote from: Skyline2uk on November 05, 2012, 06:17:45 PM
Thanks very much for organising this Tank, as well as running the forum.

Now that's the best laugh I've had in months  :smiley-laughing: :smiley-laughing:


;)
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Skyline2uk on November 05, 2012, 07:38:06 PM
QuoteNow that's the best laugh I've had in months  :smiley-laughing: :smiley-laughing:

Ahem, fair point, should have added "Thanks to all that run the forum"

Apologise Lawrence

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: MinZaPint on November 05, 2012, 07:39:19 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on November 05, 2012, 05:46:29 PM
Grumpy other halves are deemed of no value so please do not try and barter ;)

Nothing wrong with the memory then!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: port perran on November 05, 2012, 07:45:01 PM
Bought Mine (I think!).
Thanks for organising.
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Tank on November 05, 2012, 08:14:15 PM
Quote from: Lawrence on November 05, 2012, 07:05:41 PM
Quote from: Skyline2uk on November 05, 2012, 06:17:45 PM
Thanks very much for organising this Tank, as well as running the forum.

Now that's the best laugh I've had in months  :smiley-laughing: :smiley-laughing:


;)

Thanks for actually signing in today Lawrence....... ::)   :smiley-laughing: :smiley-laughing:
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Caz on November 05, 2012, 08:20:09 PM
Now, now children, if you don't behave you could get banned  :P   :P   :P
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Tank on November 05, 2012, 08:24:09 PM
 :D :beers:
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Lawrence on November 05, 2012, 08:55:35 PM
Hey, I'm allowed a break occasionally, even if I did come back with bronchitis  :thumbsdown:
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Newportnobby on November 05, 2012, 09:06:28 PM
Bought mine but the Paypal link closed before I could say it was me :dunce:
Just as well there's only one of me :-[
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: 1936ace on November 05, 2012, 09:29:16 PM
Can overseas members enter
Bart
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Newportnobby on November 05, 2012, 09:36:27 PM
Quote from: 1936ace on November 05, 2012, 09:29:16 PM
Can overseas members enter
Bart

Hi Bart,

All members can enter :thumbsup:
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: 4x2 on November 05, 2012, 10:53:30 PM
Hi Tank, I'm in !  :claphappy:
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: scotsoft on November 06, 2012, 12:18:38 AM
Quote from: Lawrence on November 05, 2012, 08:55:35 PM
Hey, I'm allowed a break occasionally, even if I did come back with bronchitis  :thumbsdown:

So what did you do with your wife then  :confused2:  :o


Quote from: newportnobby on November 05, 2012, 09:06:28 PM
Just as well there's only one of me :-[

... and so say all of us  :smiley-laughing:  :smiley-laughing:  :smiley-laughing:
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Newportnobby on November 06, 2012, 08:33:16 AM
Just as well I'm not easily hurt :'(
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: MikeDunn on November 06, 2012, 10:11:40 AM
Is that a challenge to try harder ?  :laugh3: :P
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Bealman on November 06, 2012, 10:36:32 AM
This is such a cool forum. It's like cyberhome. I went in the raffle last year and certainly will again this. Especially as I had a win on the Melbourne cup this afternoon. Go Green Moon! However in relation to this it's now 9.30pm here in NSW and also in relation to aforesaid Melbourne Cup win I'm a bit under the weather and don't wanna mess around sending money over computer. Will wait until morn. May feel better then and capable of doing monetary transactions.  :doh:

The prizes are very tasty.  :beers: Cheers George
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Tank on November 06, 2012, 10:45:29 AM
Quote from: 1936ace on November 05, 2012, 09:29:16 PM
Can overseas members enter
Bart

Yes Bart, it does say at the bottom of the first post. ;) :)
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: daveg on November 06, 2012, 12:54:26 PM
Hi Tank

Bought tickets via PayPal (no account) and left my ID in the special instructions box. Hope that's right.

Regards

Dave G
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: SymonC on November 06, 2012, 01:04:17 PM
Purchased mine via paypal last night  :)
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Donkey on November 06, 2012, 10:39:32 PM
Just purchased mine Chris, some great prizes on offer there  :thumbsup:

Marty
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: intraclast on November 08, 2012, 04:48:37 PM
I wasn't around last year, what an excellent idea and the prizes are great.  I've bought mine!  Thanks very much for organising this Tank (and any others who are helping).

Mark
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: spurno on November 19, 2012, 02:54:08 PM
Quote from: Mirrlees on November 05, 2012, 10:15:56 AM
One note Tank. 

People must remember to ask to write a note to "the seller" to put their name in. 

You have to ask for it.

Cheers Tim

sorry i must be thick.i don't understand what this means.
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Tank on November 19, 2012, 03:04:33 PM
Quote from: spurno on November 19, 2012, 02:54:08 PM
Quote from: Mirrlees on November 05, 2012, 10:15:56 AM
One note Tank. 

People must remember to ask to write a note to "the seller" to put their name in. 

You have to ask for it.

Cheers Tim

sorry i must be thick.i don't understand what this means.

Hi Alan, when you go to pay with Paypal there will be a place that you can send a note to the seller (me!).  and this is where you should write down your forum name.  This will help me to know who has won the prizes.
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: spurno on November 19, 2012, 03:15:24 PM
thanks Tank. all clear now.
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Steve.T on November 19, 2012, 06:39:00 PM
Great Idea,

Hope mine are winners.

Just in case anyone is still confused where to leave your username:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/62/thumb_2648.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=2648)

Then enter your user name in box that appears:
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/62/thumb_2649.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=2649)
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Matthew-peter on November 19, 2012, 07:14:44 PM
Just bought my tickets, only ever won once in a raffle, I do hope my luck changes though haha.

Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: JonHarbour on November 23, 2012, 03:26:12 AM
Put in my entry. It would be nice to win something, but I am not too bothered if I don't...  I did once win an airline ticket from Abu Dhabi (where I lived at the time) to Manila in a raffle at a Filipino social club Christmas party I attended with my wife. Kind of ironic really, as I was the only non-Filipino in attendance. There were a lot of disappointed Filipinos at that party....  :smiley-laughing: :beers:

Happy to make a modest donation to the running of this forum. I've learnt a lot from it already!  :thankyousign:
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Pengi on November 23, 2012, 08:08:57 AM
 :thankyousign:
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: spurno on November 23, 2012, 08:29:53 PM
just bought my tickets.i was lucky enough last year to win a prize so good luck to all members. :thumbsup:
Title: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets! - Prizes include over £400 worth of vouchers
Post by: Pengi on December 02, 2012, 07:55:04 AM
Just a reminder that you that you still have plenty of time to enter our raffle and support our chosen charity, Help for Heroes.

http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/index.php (http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/index.php)

Our sponsors have been very generous this year in donating some super prizes that should appeal to a wide range of N gauge tastes (no chocolate though!). And more prizes have been added since the Raffle was first announced.

For example, there are over £400 worth of vouchers to buy items from our sponsors. Plus steam engines, diesels,  a limited edition DMU, a continental train set, track sets and controllers, and other terrific prizes.

The first post on this thread will give details of how you can get your tickets


Good Luck!
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Bealman on December 02, 2012, 08:15:03 PM
Thanks for that, Pengy, 'cos I  haven't bought mine yet and was wondering how to now that the banner has gone from the home page. Will be getting some soon!!

George
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Bealman on December 02, 2012, 08:27:14 PM
Oh. Just discovered the banner is back again. Delete that post.  :doh:

And this one too, for that matter!  :smackedface:
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Tank on December 02, 2012, 08:30:58 PM
You reminded me to put it back up Bealman!  :D  Thanks!
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: NTrain on December 02, 2012, 10:46:27 PM
Sent my payment in for some tickets, not had confirmation yet............... :wave:
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Tank on December 03, 2012, 09:28:46 AM
Quote from: NTrain on December 02, 2012, 10:46:27 PM
Sent my payment in for some tickets, not had confirmation yet............... :wave:

From Paypal?  They sent me an email on 23/11/12 confirming.

:thankyousign:
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Avis1434 on December 04, 2012, 10:07:10 PM
Another £5 of my hard earned cash for your use.:thumbsup:

All in a good cause

Hoping for great things guys!! Do your best ::)
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: keerout on December 05, 2012, 12:57:33 AM
' been there & done it!    :NGF:  8)
G.
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Calnefoxile on December 05, 2012, 06:48:39 AM
Quote from: Matthew-peter on November 19, 2012, 07:14:44 PM
Just bought my tickets, only ever won once in a raffle, I do hope my luck changes though haha.

I've only ever won a prize in 1 raffle and that was in 1987 at RAF Stornoway when I won  a clock/radio, which we're still using 25 years later.

But I've still bought my usual tenners worth of tickets for this one, as I did last year, regardless of whether I win anything or not.

Regards

Neal
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Newportnobby on December 05, 2012, 08:05:53 AM
Thanks to all who have purchased raffle tickets. There's plenty of time to buy more!! :D

We have some great prizes on offer so please remember the more money we raise, the more we can donate to Help the Heroes :thankyousign:
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Pengi on December 05, 2012, 08:26:12 AM
Quote from: keerout on December 05, 2012, 12:57:33 AM
' been there & done it!    :NGF:  8)
G.

Thank you for buying the tickets. But since you bought them, others have bought tickets too so your odds of winning a prize have gone down . . . so you will have to get some more  :laugh:  :laugh:
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Matthew-peter on December 05, 2012, 11:49:34 AM
Quote from: Calnefoxile on December 05, 2012, 06:48:39 AM
I've only ever won a prize in 1 raffle and that was in 1987 at RAF Stornoway when I won  a clock/radio, which we're still using 25 years later......

:-[ that was before I was born  :-[ Am thinking of buying a few more though, it is after all for a great charity  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: scotsoft on December 05, 2012, 12:01:36 PM
Quote from: Matthew-peter on December 05, 2012, 11:49:34 AM
Quote from: Calnefoxile on December 05, 2012, 06:48:39 AM
I've only ever won a prize in 1 raffle and that was in 1987 at RAF Stornoway when I won  a clock/radio, which we're still using 25 years later......

:-[ that was before I was born  :-[ Am thinking of buying a few more though, it is after all for a great charity  :thumbsup:

Since when did Mathew-peter become a great charity  ???  :smiley-laughing:  :smiley-laughing:  :smiley-laughing:
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Matthew-peter on December 05, 2012, 12:08:07 PM
Quote from: scotsoft on December 05, 2012, 12:01:36 PM

Since when did Mathew-peter become a great charity  ???  :smiley-laughing:  :smiley-laughing:  :smiley-laughing:

....well it was established 4 years ago...... I mean.....  :laughabovepost:

Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Chinahand on December 05, 2012, 07:20:20 PM
Just bought my £10 worth.
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Trainfish on December 10, 2012, 12:26:22 AM
Last year I was lucky enough to win 2 prizes. This year I will put in £10 as I think I did last year too.

However, I would also like to re-donate one of my prizes from last year as it will never be used here. If the same thing happens, ie someone wins it but doesn't want/need it then I will offer to list it on ebay and donate the full selling price to the  :NGaugeForum: rather than waste money on postage and send it to someone else who doesn't need it.

The item is a Ratio Engine Shed, ref 203 which can be seen below. It appears that it usually retails for around £13.

(http://www.anticsonline.co.uk/l.aspx?k=1039543)

It should go without saying that this is brand new and boxed, just as if you bought it from a shop.

Can this please be added to the original list?
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Pengi on December 10, 2012, 07:05:13 AM
 :thankyousign: :pmsign:
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: tim-pelican on December 16, 2012, 12:34:36 PM
Just bought mine - big thanks to all the sponsors, and good luck everyone!

:NGF:
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: darren.c on December 27, 2012, 10:04:23 AM
am i blind
i cant seem to find a link to get raffle tickets
daz
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Trainfish on December 27, 2012, 10:09:48 AM
There's a link on the forum front page  (http://:ngaugeforum:)but it looks like you need to PM Tank due to a Paypal issue.
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Anthony Lloyd on December 27, 2012, 10:10:20 AM
Not blind darren, but it does say in first post to PM Tank for details ...

I couldn't see where it says the £££ per ticket.
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Anthony Lloyd on December 27, 2012, 10:11:15 AM
 :laughabovepost: TrainFish beat me too it it appears  :laughabovepost:
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Trainfish on December 27, 2012, 10:15:45 AM
Yes, by a massive 32 seconds too. Come on, buck up mate  :o
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Pengi on December 27, 2012, 10:16:02 AM
Yes that is correct, you do have to PM Tank. Sadly Paypal have suspended the Raffle account because it is apparently against their policy  :-X :thumbsdown:

Tickets are £1 each - will amend the post, thanks for pointing it out.
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: kaiwhara on December 27, 2012, 10:20:49 AM
Quote from: Pengy on December 27, 2012, 10:16:02 AMSadly Paypal have suspended the Raffle account because it is apparently against their policy  :-X :thumbsdown:

What exactly is their policy?? Are they intentionally trying to make it hard to raise funds??  :headbutt:
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Pengi on December 27, 2012, 10:24:39 AM
Quote from: kaiwhara on December 27, 2012, 10:20:49 AM
Quote from: Pengy on December 27, 2012, 10:16:02 AMSadly Paypal have suspended the Raffle account because it is apparently against their policy  :-X :thumbsdown:

What exactly is their policy?? Are they intentionally trying to make it hard to raise funds??  :headbutt:

I think they class a Raffle as some form of gambling. There are loads of cases where raffles for charities have been closed down by PayPal. C'est la vie :(
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Anthony Lloyd on December 27, 2012, 10:25:48 AM
Quote from: Trainfish on December 27, 2012, 10:15:45 AM
Yes, by a massive 32 seconds too. Come on, buck up mate  :o
I been working nights, not long since got in ... so I'm off to bed ... Night All!

Quote from: Pengy on December 27, 2012, 10:16:02 AMTickets are £1 each - will amend the post, thanks for pointing it out.
Cheers Pengy, I thought they were when I bought tix but I just lumped a tenner as the payment to cover whatever, I know it'd be alright in the end :-)

Quote from: kaiwhara on December 27, 2012, 10:20:49 AM
Quote from: Pengy on December 27, 2012, 10:16:02 AMSadly Paypal have suspended the Raffle account because it is apparently against their policy  :-X :thumbsdown:
What exactly is their policy?? Are they intentionally trying to make it hard to raise funds??  :headbutt:

Its to do with it being a raffle/gambling and not actually a payment for a product or service technically. When Tank told me, I looked through their T&C's, but could find no restriction on this within their own documentation (but I could be wrong). I suspect its because its not registered with the Lotteries Commission or some other random bit of legislation thats covered under their general "Thou shalt commit illegality".

I got pipped again! Time for bed  :claphappy:
Pengy is on the ball this morning  :laughabovepost: :claphappy:
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Pengi on December 27, 2012, 10:28:52 AM
Quote from: DATAjammer on December 27, 2012, 10:25:48 AM

I got pipped again! Time for bed  :claphappy:
Pengy is on the ball this morning  :laughabovepost: :claphappy:

I think you are all on the ball - I've been pipped a couple of times myself :laugh:
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Tom@Crewe on December 27, 2012, 11:14:14 AM
For those who have already bought tickets to the suspended account is the raffle still valid?
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Tank on December 27, 2012, 11:37:46 AM
Oh yes, don't worry, everything is fine with the raffle in terms of past tickets.  I am just not able to put a button on here advertising using Paypal to buy the tickets.  I can't say too much in public, but please Private Message me to buy your tickets.   ;)
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Newportnobby on December 27, 2012, 12:19:26 PM
Not many sleeps to go now, lads & lassies :laugh3:
Please buy as many tickets as you can afford to as, not only does this help the forum, but we have a great charity in Help the Heroes who benefit from your kindness too.
There is £800 worth of prizes to be won so think lucky :wave:

:thankyousign:
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: EtchedPixels on December 27, 2012, 08:55:34 PM
Its the usual American thing: alcohol bad, gambling bad, being un-american bad, semi-automatic weapons, click here 8)
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Anthony Lloyd on December 27, 2012, 08:59:53 PM
 :laughabovepost: :laughabovepost: :laughabovepost:
As much as that is in bad taste, I had to have a little chuckle at that!
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Newportnobby on December 27, 2012, 09:07:42 PM
It's no wonder the Ngauge Railroad Association (NRA) have been getting such bad press :confused1:
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Bealman on December 27, 2012, 09:57:15 PM
Good one, EP - definitely a totally sad event, but your comment did cause bealman to chuckle.

In regards to tickets, I managed to buy some successfully just before Christmas from here in Oz. Just follow Tank's instructions. I too, couldn't see the price, but apparently from reading this thread, it's fixed.

Great prizes, great cause.  :beers:
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: EtchedPixels on December 28, 2012, 10:06:26 AM
Quote from: DATAjammer on December 27, 2012, 08:59:53 PM
As much as that is in bad taste, I had to have a little chuckle at that!

I wasn't actually trying to be funny, bad taste or not. That is really how it works with US companies. I've worked for US companies where wearing a gun to work in the office is perfectly acceptable but having a single beer at lunch time or even keeping alcohol of any kind on work property was an immediate firing offence.

Alan
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Bealman on December 28, 2012, 10:41:33 AM
Replying to EP:

Thank Heavens I live here (Oz). No guns on job, but one Friday back in 1991 or so I went and had a few beers with a couple of mates in the lunch break! Got back to work (teacher) and deputy principal hauled me off class pronto. I argued, but to no avail.

Some of the kids who were in my science class that afternoon are now in their late thirties, and often have a drink with me and laugh about that day.

But I still kept me job, and am still working there a couple of days a week to this day.

Yep, major issues to be addressed in the USA.

George
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Bealman on December 31, 2012, 10:15:20 AM
Hi Team,

Not sure who does the banners, but your NGF raffle & Christmas/New Years banners are great.

I guess by now it's closed, so good luck all those who bought tickets!

It's just after 9pm here as I write this in NSW and the 'early' firework display is now on telly over Sydney Harbour.

Basically that means it's the 'family' display before the midnight one before all the ferals hit the streets and the hospital emergency wards become inundated. Right now TV is full of fireworks over Sydney Harbour bridge, but we are getting in yer face TV hosts telling us they will be back at midnight and vote on yer iphone blah blah blah.

Bah Humbug. Hate New Year,  but it's gonna be a good one... heading over to UK!

:bounce: :thumbsup: Seriously I am not as serious as serious. He said, tongue in cheek  :P

Happy New Year everyone!!  :beers:
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: scotsoft on December 31, 2012, 10:24:59 AM
Quote from: bealman on December 31, 2012, 10:15:20 AM
Hi Team,

Not sure who does the banners, but your NGF raffle & Christmas/New Years banners are great.
It is Pengy who has taken that mantle on and a great job she is doing

I guess by now it's closed, so good luck all those who bought tickets!
It is open till 12.30pm today so still time to top up your tickets if you want to improve your chances of winning


cheers John.
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: findus on December 31, 2012, 08:37:53 PM
Now im being a little dim but cant remember if i brought tickets or not  :hmmm: 

can anybody confirm i have or not?  :doh: :doh: :doh: :doh:
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: scotsoft on December 31, 2012, 08:48:44 PM
Quote from: findus on December 31, 2012, 08:37:53 PM
Now im being a little dim but cant remember if i brought tickets or not  :hmmm: 

can anybody confirm i have or not?  :doh: :doh: :doh: :doh:

You will have to contact Tank to find that out Findus  ;)

cheers John.
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Tank on December 31, 2012, 09:04:59 PM
You did on the 8/12/12, but you didn't put your username on the payment. ::)
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: port perran on December 31, 2012, 09:43:28 PM
Not long to go now!
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: findus on December 31, 2012, 09:52:53 PM
Wow the system works! if only members would put there user names to payments it would be some much better  :o

thanks for looking tank!  :NGaugersRule:
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Bealman on December 31, 2012, 11:02:23 PM
I guess if you win something, you'll definitely know that you bought them! Good luck!  :bounce:
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: swisstony on December 31, 2012, 11:06:59 PM
Quote from: findus on December 31, 2012, 08:37:53 PM
Now im being a little dim but cant remember if i brought tickets or not  :hmmm: 

can anybody confirm i have or not?  :doh: :doh: :doh: :doh:

Have to wait now my friend and see !! Check your PayPal
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: Calnefoxile on January 01, 2013, 02:41:31 AM
Well, Well have I won  ??? ???

Come on it's way past midnight now :P :P

Surely the draws been done by now  :D :D

Regards

Neal.
Title: Re: NGF Raffle 2012 - Buy Your Tickets!
Post by: kaiwhara on January 01, 2013, 06:20:04 AM
Quote from: Calnefoxile on January 01, 2013, 02:41:31 AM
Well, Well have I won  ??? ???

Come on it's way past midnight now :P :P

Surely the draws been done by now  :D :D

Regards

Neal.

I thought it was taking place at 1230 UTC???