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Aussie Pinball Forums => General Discussion => News & Announcements => Topic started by: Admin on May 09, 2009, 12:17:23 AM

Title: Donations
Post by: Admin on May 09, 2009, 12:17:23 AM: Hi folks. You may have noticed a PayPal donation area has been added to the top of the main page.

If you would like to make a small donation towards the upkeep of this great site, you are more than welcome! We have incurred a number of big expenses of late. Namely the shirts for Expo and associated merchandise and other paraphernalia.

Your donation is greatly appreciated. Every dollar goes towards keeping this site up and running and allows our members to enjoy great benefits and member only specials.

Once again, thank you for your ongoing support for the best pinball forum on the planet!

Regards

The Admin Team
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: Ford Fairlane on May 09, 2009, 12:42:30 AM: After all the help and joy this site has given i just donated $10 and will hope to do some more in the future. All the help i've received and friendships that i've made on this forum more than covers it $#$
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: Strangeways on May 09, 2009, 12:48:04 AM: We have been PM'ed in the past about a donation facility on AP. That was before we decided to get into merchandising, and we are hoping to have a few competitions and give-aways in the future.

There are a few benefits we want to look into, but we will let the members decide after the dust has settled from Expo.

Thanks to those that have already donated, and to those that are considering it.
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: Creech on May 09, 2009, 09:49:39 AM: To those who have donated, we sincerely thank you.

You will also see an award in your profile on each post you make. It will say: "Awards: Aussie Pinball Donator"

I couldn't think of anything better to say so open to suggestions if you can think of something else.
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: Extra Ball on May 09, 2009, 12:25:59 PM: good idea, and I will chip some in
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: Creech on May 09, 2009, 01:31:49 PM: Thanks. I just realised my English was not great. That should be "Aussie Pinball Donor", not "Aussie Pinball Donator". All updated.
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: Extra Ball on May 09, 2009, 01:40:50 PM: Cant speak for others but I expect no special benefits or recognition for putting a few bucks APs way. Just being part of this community is reward enough.
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: v8racefan on May 09, 2009, 02:55:52 PM: I've just chipped in a $10 donation.

Well done to the admin team for establishing this great pinball community. Keep up the great work. $#$
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: The pinballist formally known as Dean Morgan on May 09, 2009, 03:02:15 PM: Ive just chipped in, well worth it for the help and enjoyment I get from this site.

Keep up the good work. #*#
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: illawarra_steelers on May 10, 2009, 12:43:14 PM: Tony and Nino, just an idea....

Would it be possible for members to donate pinball parts etc. they have hanging around and no longer have a use for to eBay them with the funds going back into AP? I'm often shocked at what people will buy that seems like crap to me....

I will give some extra funds to Nick when I pay for my shirt at Expo this Saturday towards the donations...just refuse to use PayPal unless it's the only means.
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: bossninja17 on May 10, 2009, 09:25:47 PM: Quote from: illawarra_steelers on May 10, 2009, 12:43:14 PM
Tony and Nino, just an idea....

Would it be possible for members to donate pinball parts etc. they have hanging around and no longer have a use for to eBay them with the funds going back into AP? I'm often shocked at what people will buy that seems like crap to me....

I will give some extra funds to Nick when I pay for my shirt at Expo this Saturday towards the donations...just refuse to use PayPal unless it's the only means.

Hey! I buy that crap -I just love the old parts (and you very generously look after me - thanks).

I've also dumped PayPal. I'm happy to donate a $10. Admin - is there a bsb number or is it easier for me to bring a tenner along to the expo?
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: Creech on May 10, 2009, 09:51:29 PM: PayPal is the only option at the moment. Handling cash is difficult. It requires the person who you give it to sending it via PayPal back to us. Depending on who is at the AP stand at the time, they may not have a PayPal account or may not even want to use PayPal.

I can give you my bank details and I can transfer it for you if you like. Email me at tcardone@tpg.com.au if you want to go down this path.
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: bossninja17 on May 10, 2009, 10:04:49 PM: Quote from: Creech on May 10, 2009, 09:51:29 PM
PayPal is the only option at the moment. Handling cash is difficult. It requires the person who you give it to sending it via PayPal back to us. Depending on who is at the AP stand at the time, they may not have a PayPal account or may not even want to use PayPal.

I can give you my bank details and I can transfer it for you if you like. Email me at tcardone@tpg.com.au if you want to go down this path.

I had your bsb details from Friday when I paid for AP shirt. I've just bsb'ed $10 to it for AP. I am happy to do this as this site has given me hours of pleasure and some very useful information.
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: pinnies4me on May 10, 2009, 10:14:27 PM: I am happy to collect at Expo for those that don't have or won't use Paypal. But can you bring along a prepared note (typed please, not handwritten) with your details (real and user name and how much you are handing me). I'll receipt the cash and do separate Paypal payments for each member when I get back.
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: Creech on May 10, 2009, 10:29:31 PM: Quote from: bossninja17 on May 10, 2009, 10:04:49 PM
Quote from: Creech on May 10, 2009, 09:51:29 PM
PayPal is the only option at the moment. Handling cash is difficult. It requires the person who you give it to sending it via PayPal back to us. Depending on who is at the AP stand at the time, they may not have a PayPal account or may not even want to use PayPal.

I can give you my bank details and I can transfer it for you if you like. Email me at tcardone@tpg.com.au if you want to go down this path.

I had your bsb details from Friday when I paid for AP shirt. I've just bsb'ed $10 to it for AP. I am happy to do this as this site has given me hours of pleasure and some very useful information.
Right you are. Sorry, I forgot about that. Thanks for the donation mate!
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: ktm450 on May 11, 2009, 10:19:59 AM: I've put in my donation, $10 bucks doesn't buy you much these days, this site gives us lots of entertainment and information so happy to help out where I can and keep the site up and running.
Keep up the great work everyone ^^^
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: Creech on May 11, 2009, 12:38:26 PM: Thanks mate. We really appreciate your help.

Thanks to everyone that has supported AP both financially and with forum content. They are equally both required to keep the forum where it is today.
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: illawarra_steelers on May 11, 2009, 01:09:19 PM: Quote from: pinnies4me on May 10, 2009, 10:14:27 PM
I am happy to collect at Expo for those that don't have or won't use Paypal. But can you bring along a prepared note (typed please, not handwritten) with your details (real and user name and how much you are handing me). I'll receipt the cash and do separate Paypal payments for each member when I get back.

Thanks Nick,

Will do that Saturday *%*

Also able to help all of Saturday once I arrive ^^^
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: ddstoys on May 12, 2009, 05:49:21 PM: Just made a donation Glad to help out to keep such a great site up and running Good work guys
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: Peach on May 12, 2009, 07:21:00 PM: I donated also
The help I have had around here is awesome
You guys ROCK.. %$%
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: Creech on May 12, 2009, 08:16:53 PM: Oh shucks...

!#%
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: Strangeways on May 12, 2009, 10:01:53 PM: I have to say - with the FANTASTIC response we have had, Aussie Pinball will be around for a long time, and we will have more "tangible" benefits in the future for our members. We will leave that up to YOU GUYS !

$#$

Thanks to ALL members, whether it be in the form of Donations and/or your Contributions/Posts to the site. It is well appreciated by everyone and it makes all the time we (admins) spend making the site a better place worth every second.

Thanks also to the Sponsors of the site who contributed even more than they already have.

^^^
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: bossninja17 on May 20, 2009, 08:46:52 PM: Quote from: bossninja17 on May 10, 2009, 10:04:49 PM
Quote from: Creech on May 10, 2009, 09:51:29 PM
PayPal is the only option at the moment. Handling cash is difficult. It requires the person who you give it to sending it via PayPal back to us. Depending on who is at the AP stand at the time, they may not have a PayPal account or may not even want to use PayPal.

I can give you my bank details and I can transfer it for you if you like. Email me at tcardone@tpg.com.au if you want to go down this path.

I had your bsb details from Friday when I paid for AP shirt. I've just bsb'ed $10 to it for AP. I am happy to do this as this site has given me hours of pleasure and some very useful information.

Tony
Did the tenner come through on bsb?
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: Creech on May 20, 2009, 10:13:44 PM: No mate. Can't find it.
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: hamish_nz on May 21, 2009, 10:10:36 AM: Donation made ^^^
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: Creech on May 21, 2009, 10:26:08 AM: Thanks Hamish. Much appreciated!
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: chris288 on May 21, 2009, 01:05:24 PM: Donation now made.

Thanks again to all concerned with the running of this site, its a great place to be.

Long live Aussie Pinball!!!

Chris
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: Creech on May 21, 2009, 01:21:24 PM: Thank you kind sir. Much appreciated!
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: ROLLERBALL on May 28, 2009, 09:09:31 PM: Hey I didnt get a donor award....Or didnt my paypal payment work???
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: Creech on May 28, 2009, 10:00:35 PM: Quote from: ROLLERBALL on May 28, 2009, 09:09:31 PM
Hey I didnt get a donor award....Or didnt my paypal payment work???
Mate I really must apologise. We have been flooded with donations and just forgot to update your profile. All fixed now.

Thanks to everyone. The response has been awesome. Rest assured, the forum will continue to thrive with the help we have received from all of you.
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: 63wizz on May 29, 2009, 09:23:16 AM: THANK YOU ^^^, its a small price to pay for such an informative site and fun place to play, keep up the good work @@*

Ian
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: pinballist on May 29, 2009, 09:34:49 AM: I'd like to donate, can't find the donation link though - help!
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: ROLLERBALL on May 29, 2009, 09:36:12 AM: All good...glad to helpout...
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: Creech on May 30, 2009, 12:46:31 AM: For anyone else wanting to donate, there is now a permanent link in the menu bar called "MAKE A DONATION".

Here is the link: http://aussiepinball.com/index.php?action=pages