Toys For Tots Auction - BID NOW

I have put out the word to potential sponsors about getting involved in our annual Toys For Tots auction and we've already received product commitments from Liquid Force (board signed by Henshaw, Watson, Shane, Ben, Colling and more), J-Star, Boardstop, Cire, Shred Ready and Monster Tower. I'm hoping to hear from some of the other big companies in our industry within the next day or so!

If you know of a company that would like to get involved with this great cause, please have them contact me at gobig@wakeworld.com. Auctions will start this Thursday, 11/20 and we're hoping to raise even more money than we did last time. I know we can do it with your help!

Wow! The Wakeboard Camp, TheBookDVD.com and LearnWake.com just kicked in five packages worth $620 each for a total of $3,100!! Here is what's included in each package...

-$500 Wakeboard Camp Gift Certificate from The Wakeboard Camp
-The Book Complete 9-Disc Box Set ($90 value) from TheBookDVD.com
-3-Month LearnWake.com Season Pass Card ($30 value) from LearnWake.com

Keep 'em coming!!

I just received word from Collin Harrington, producer of the upcoming DVD, Box of Fun, and he's kicking in a wakeboard signed by a bunch of pros as well!! Thanks Collin!!

That is awesome! Oorah devil!

Ok, today has been huge as far as company's stepping up to help!! CWB has raised the bar even higher with an incredible donation of 16 items, including three autographed pro model boards!! Here is the complete list of shwag being donated by CWB with a retail value of over $5,000!!

- 2009 Autographed Transcend 142, shirt, hat
- 2009 Autographed Marius 140, shirt, hat
- 2009 Autographed Absolute 141, shirt, hat
- 2009 Zeus bindings (any size)
- 2009 LG neon green handle/rope package
- 2009 LG black handle/rope package
- 2009 Synthesis handle/rope package
- 2009 Faction handle
- four sets of 2008 Answer bindings (any size)
- four sets 2008 Faction bindings (any size)

The best part is that each one of these will be shipped with one of these bad ass Hinge bottle openers...

Ok, more donations from awesome sponsors are coming in...

Lavelle Train Station has generously offered up three days and three nights of wakeboarding and lodging at their fine facility.

WakeboardJewelry.com has kicked in two sterling silver wakeboard pendants and chains.

We just added two more very cool packages to the auction. Ronix is kicking in the board that Adam Errington is riding on the cover of their 2009 catalog. It's only been used a few times and still has his sponsor stickers on it. The best part is that it has a pre-production graphic on the top, which was never available to the public!

Also, Liquid Force rider, sweet little Taylor McCullough, is throwing down a 2008 Star 124 with a Grind base. This board was made special for her by Jimmy Redmond since the Grind base is not available on this board. She's calling it the "Crash" package because she was tossed out of the pool at a rail jam and it picked up a few scratches. This package also includes Melissa bindings, a Jet Pilot non-CGA vest and a Shred Ready helmet.

I'm stoked that we've had some riders contribute to our Toys For Tots auctions!!

This definitely looks to be the best Auction yet! I thought last year had some good stuff but this year looks even better! Get ready to bid people this is for a good cause!

Ok, we've got all the details and the complete list of auction items up at http://wakeworld.com/getarticle.asp?articleid=1951. Please tell everyone you know about this auction and do anything you can to spread the word. The more bidders, the more we can raise to buy toys!!

And a last minute entry from Company as they donate one of the first 100 boards out of their factory, which is going to be a huge collector's item. They've also thrown in a few tees to go with the Super Limited!

any chance on hooking up one of those bottle openers, if I dont win one of the auctions? those are indeed bada$$.

Ok, this one is a super last minute offering. Jim got it in just under the wire since the auctions kick off in just 1.5 hours.

HSE Trident is offering one of their Revolution Volume Controls with a retail value of $325!!

Let the games begin! Go bid generously and often at http://wakeworld.com/getarticle.asp?articleid=1952.

threw some bids in, there is some great stuff on there!

All of these auctions start at $1 and there are still 11 without any bids!!!

Dave is it ok for shop owners to bid on the products?
Just want to make sure not to break any rules, if there are any rules that is.

As long as your money is green, you're welcome to help the cause!

Hey Dave not that big of deal and I may be an idiot but ur shredready.com link under the Shred Ready Standard Halfcut Wakeboarding Helmet links to ridecwb.com .

I sure could use one of those bottle openers at work right now! I'm sure this will end up way better than last years! Great job David...

I'm the leading bidder on two items . . . we'll see how long that lasts

Lotsa sweet stuff - I placed a few opening bids - that LTD Shane 136 would match the bindings I just got from BBB very nicely!

haha J Cas, I was winning 9 of them! now only 4

Thanks for the heads up Brett. I got it fixed. Ebay don't make it easy!!

still winning quite a few with what I thought were low ball bids! Bump!

Ok, we've got a late entry from Wakeside. They've thrown in a 2008 Ronix One wakeboard autographed by Danny Harf himself!! Go bid!!

http://wakeworld.com/getarticle.asp?articleid=1952

Why is this only available to US bidders?

I think it is because a sponsor covers the shipping but will not cover international shipping. Which is fair enough but annoying as there are a few things there i would be bidding for!

Yeah, that's pretty much it. Remember that our number one goal is to maximize the amount of money we raise for Toys For Tots. The best way to do that on an ongoing basis is to not only attract sponsors, but to keep them happy so that they sponsor this again the following year.

I'm asking the sponsors to ship most of this stuff out on their dime and they want that cost to be somewhat predictable. If I open it up to every country in the world, that predictability goes out the window. Yes, there are probably some countries that are exceptions, but I've got 40 auctions to set up and I don't have time to figure all that out.

Sorry, but it's all about streamlining the process.

FYI.....The Nicola Butler Auto'd board link does not work.

Looks like you clicked on it a few minutes before the auction started. It didn't kick off until today at 10:30 AM PT and it will end on Friday at 10:30. Here is the direct link to a very cool auction where Nicola donated an autographed Hyperlite Syn 132!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310103471118

Makes sense.... the three days thing got me

We just hit $5,000 in auction bids!! Keep 'em coming!!

http://wakeworld.com/getarticle.asp?articleid=1952

And a VERY late, but much appreciated, donation has just come in from Slingshot. They've donated a 2008 Response 134 with 2007 Driver bindings. Since it came in so late, this auction will start today and end on Monday. Here is the link...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310103996936

We've still got a brand new 2009 wakeboard at only $41 and a brand new pair of bindings for only $75. What's up with that????? Go bid!!

http://wakeworld.com/getarticle.asp?articleid=1952

I would be Bidding but kinda in Australia

Have to say that it was fun....AND for a great cause....real winners are the kids

Anyone else having problems paying for their items? I've tried on several occasions to pay, but can't get the page to load. I guess I'll just keep trying.

I had to go in and edit my information. For some reason, the system wasn't recognizing my phone number. Once I edited my information I was able able to complete the payment process.