Play-Asia & CAG Charity Raffle for Child’s Play Winners Announced: $10,485 Raised!

[CheapyD]

Unofficial Final Total
Final: $10,485 [updated 12/26 5:00am est]
Goal: $5,000

Congratulations to thespamofpower, our grand prize winner of the $1,000 Play-Asia shopping spree! Play-Asia will be contacting you soon!

Here are some of the runner-up prize winners. I can't post the full list as not everyone's paypal email matches up with their CAG account (or perhaps they don't all have CAG accounts). I don't want to post their real names or email addresses. All winners have been notified via email.

Kayday - 1 Year Xbox Live
briansraregames - Disgaea 1 + Disgaea 2 (the NIS preorder w/ all the artbooks, etc, sealed)
bone_matrix - Metal Gear Solid 3 Subsistence Limited Edition
HuBu - F12CE + LE guide

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbuKOTcpFgY



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I want to congratulate the CAG community on this awesome achievement. I never would have guessed we would have smashed our goal and topped $10,000. I am really so proud of all you who contributed.

A big thanks to Play-Asia.com (http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-ci2.html) who were so easy to work with!

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With the help of Play-Asia.com (http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-ci2.html), I am pleased to announce this year's Child's Play Charity (http://www.childsplaycharity.org/) fundraiser. A $5 donation will purchase an entry into a raffle for a chance at winning the grand prize, a $1,000 credit to Play-Asia's online store.

Raffle entries are sold through PayPal and there is no limit to the number of entries one may purchase. A single winner will be chosen at random and obviously, the more entries one purchases, the greater their odds of winning. 100% of the money raised will go directly to Child's Play. We are even covering the PayPal fees.

On December 19 at 12:01AM PST, no more entries will be accepted and the winner will be announced soon after.

UPDATE: Thanks to the CAG community, we have some additional prizes for 8 runner ups. marten is donating prizes #1-6, Wolve22 is donating prizes #7 & 8, kjauburn is donating #9 & 10, youruglyclone #11

Grand Prize: $1,000 credit to Play-Asia's online store
10 Runner-up prizes:
$100 cash
FF12CE + LE guide (sealed)
Disgaea 1 + Disgaea 2 (the NIS preorder w/ all the artbooks, etc, sealed)
Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne LE, DDS1 LE, and DDS2 (all sealed)
Xbox 360 20GB Hard Drive (sealed)
"The random box" (Basically, a ton of older games + accessories, some sealed, some not...NES/SNES/N64/PS1/PS2/Gamecube included)
1 Year Xbox Live
2000 Wii Points
New Sealed Gears of War Collector's Edition
Matted Print of Chakan the Forever Man by the creator Robert Kraus. With the matting its 8 X 10 and Robert has done a original chalk drawing along the bottom of the matting.
Metal Gear Solid 3 Subsistence Limited EditionRAFFLE CLOSED
http://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/x-click-but04.gif

About the Child's Play Charity (http://www.childsplaycharity.org/about.php)

[controlcommerce]

Great!
I entered twice. Fantastic cause!

[dude2003]

so sending cash here=sending cash to child's play? like how we did it through amazon last year?

[Roufuss]

Making this post as a mental note for myself to donate later.

Not bad at $5 a pop... I might donate $50 or so.

[CheapyD]

so sending cash here=sending cash to child's play? like how we did it through amazon last year?
Yes, but now you get entered into a raffle to win a $1,000 Play-Asia credit. The more raffles you buy, the better your chance of winning.

This year we are using PayPal because Amazon was a pain in the ass when it comes to collecting over $500 or so.

[dman1869]

Entered. Great cause, Cheapy. Hope the kids get some nice stuff this year.

[zewone]

Posting to remind myself to donate.

[Roufuss]

The sad part is that I'll have that $1,000 spent in a little under 10 minutes if I won ;)

[asgeras]

It's definitely towards a good cause, so I'll see if I can scrounge up any money regardless (have to pay rent though :P). However, I was wondering if anybody could tell me whether http://www.play-asia.com is a sitethat offers only Japanes games/ systems, or US games/ systems? I like RPGs and my Japanese is a little rusty :P

[Roufuss]

It's definitely towards a good cause, so I'll see if I can scrounge up any money regardless (have to pay rent though :P). However, I was wondering if anybody could tell me whether http://www.play-asia.com is a sitethat offers only Japanes games/ systems, or US games/ systems? I like RPGs and my Japanese is a little rusty :P

They are primarily Japanese games but they do offer some US things as well.

Very awesome site, I've used them more times than I can count.

[Abalistar]

I'll try to scrounge up 10-15 bucks sometime soon to throw that way.

Posting here to remind myself later though.

[mrx1]

What a great cause.:DIn now for about 110 dollars.

[Autumn Star]

Fantastic idea, The only thing I wish was that you could see how much we raised so far (Or how much we have put into this raffle).
I'll definitely send 10 bucks your way tomorrow.

[Cormier6083]

Wow this is wonderful! I feel like giving you a thousand dollars!

[tasteyourstuff]

I'm kind of poor right now, but I sent over a $5 anyway because the cause and prize are just too wonderful!

[The Successful Dropout]

bought one so far, will donate more later

[freezedried74]

Nice job Cheapy. Entered for a great cause.

[psychobrawler]

Very nice. Great cause and great way to incite interest with the raffle.

[Maelstrom]

It's nice to see a charity worth donating to for a change.
That's really great how all the money goes towards the kids.

[Ikohn4ever]

you should have 2 500 dollar prizes instead of one thousand, it would double everyones odds of winning

[Purple Flames]

Nice one. Once my check is deposited I'm in on this.

[Wet Ninja]

you should have 2 500 dollar prizes instead of one thousand, it would double everyones odds of winning

I think so too.

Either way, I'm entering. It's a great cause.

[popinadam]

Purchased 2 Raffles ... What a very nice prize you're giving for it.

[Bazz]

In for 2 as of now. Will try to get some more in later on.

[nogard]

Hope we can raise more than last year. Entered.

[ZForce915]

How will you note who won? We don't have anywhere to enter our usernames. Will you just send an email to the winner?

[polaricecaves]

ok i entered. good one cheapyD!

[the3rdkey]

$5 is less than I pay for a pack of smokes. I do not care if I win. I just hope the money helps some one out.

[nym123]

is there going to be a list of the people who donated, and how much?

[Ivanhoe]

great cause.
i donated right away. might do a few more times next week .

[hcamacho]

50$ tomorrow!
I can't believe I'M doind this!

[therodersabides]

I'm in. Great work guys!

[Jimbo Slice]

Tag to remind myself to do this.

I agree with Ikohn btw (2 $500 instead of 1 $1000) but it isn't a big deal at all and it's probably to late to change.

[Roufuss]

Tag to remind myself to do this.

I agree with Ikohn btw (2 $500 instead of 1 $1000) but it isn't a big deal at all and it's probably to late to change.

Hell, even 4 $250's is still a shitload to spend there.

[Ikohn4ever]

Hell, even 4 $250's is still a shitload to spend there.


yeah I mean the more prizes the more likely people will enter.

[Roufuss]

yeah I mean the more prizes the more likely people will enter.

Plus I don't think the average CAG is very big on import gaming so giving one person $1,000 might be a little excessive.

With a smaller number at least they can get region free 360 games or something and not be left with a ton of money and not know what to spend it on.

But hey, if someone wins the $1,000 and wants to sell me import games for cheap let me know ;)

[Ikohn4ever]

cheapy how you goin to know who buys how many tickets?

[TheBlueWizard]

Hope we can raise more than last year. Entered.
That's an excellent question, how much was raised last year?

TBW

PS For Cheapy - if we were to donate a significant amount of money, is there some receipt that we can get to use for our taxes for the donation? I know that I can get the same thing by donating directly to the charity, but if things work out correctly, I'd like to throw my money in with other CAG's.

[ElfAngel7]

got an entry from me! When I get paid this week I'll drop a couple of more.

[stazi]

Great initiative. I donated. Don't care about winning, just a good cause to donate to.

[judyjudyjudy]

Hell, even 4 $250's is still a shitload to spend there.Agreed. $1000 at Play-Asia is pretty overwhelming :)

Can't send anything now, but posted to remind me more into December.

[nachzeher]

In for one. Will be back for more.

[iameightyseven]

I'm in for at least $5.

[fullhavok]

Just bought 2. & i'll Probably buy more later. Great cause, good luck everyone. let's raise as much as we can!

[GrayWolf323]

great idea cheapy ^_^

can't afford to right now, but I will donate as soon as I have some money to do so with

[getmeoutofjoliet]

tagged. :D

[CYRiX]

There shud be like a "Amount raised" meter or something. If I remember my paypal's password I'll probably enter.

[Bazz]

There shud be like a "Amount raised" meter or something. If I remember my paypal's password I'll probably enter.Yeah a Status bar would be cool, I 2nd that Opinion.

[jimbodan]

Yeah a Status bar would be cool, I 2nd that Opinion.


3rd'd

[Jalvlez]

COOL!!! i entered:bouncy:

[Drexel923]

In for $50....I need some new imports :)

[RudyPants]

Just entered. How will people know if they won or not?

[Monsta Mack]

Nice. I entered and hope this goes to a good cause. Hope you raise above $1,000.

[PenguinoMF]

Yeah a Status bar would be cool, I 2nd that Opinion.

I 3rd it.

[fullhavok]

There shud be like a "Amount raised" meter or something. .






I 5th that idea.:0)

[Jewelz23]

great cause.

[somahead33]

Great cause. I am rather new to this site but I really appreciate the fact that you take the time to do this.

[Ricochet]

In for a bunch. I'll probably donate again when it's closer to the deadline.

Now I feel all warm and fuzzy inside!

[ZForce]

Definitely a worthy cause to throw 5 bucks into. Entered

[jollydwarf]

"Oh...I never win anything...surely won't change here. Someone else probably deserves it more than me, anyway. But whatever I can do to help the kids. 'Tis the season, I guess...." (http://crystal.typepad.com/crystalclear/images/eeyore.jpg)

[Santurio]

*Reminder*

[CheapyD]

I'll definitely post updates on how much money we've raised.
We've broken even already ;)

Also, a CAG has contacted me about providing runner-up prizes for the raffle. Maybe some other CAGs want to donate stuff too.

[kjauburn]

I'll definitely post updates on how much money we've raised.
We've broken even already ;)

Also, a CAG has contacted me about providing runner-up prizes for the raffle. Maybe some other CAGs want to donate stuff too.

I was thinking about asking the same thing. Unless you feel setting up ebay auctions for child's play would be a better way to go. If we are going to donate items as runner-up prizes how would you suggest going about it. Should we notify you or do you want to select a point person? Also should the CAG honor system be used to send out runner up prizes or do you want to select a point person to receive the runner-up prizes.

I know I don't have anything huge, but I have a few things I would donate. Picked up a matted print of chakan the forever man with a original chalk drawing on the matting this summer with child's play in mind. The print and chalk drawing are done by the creator of Chakan Robert Kraus. Yeah I know its not exactly a rare gem, but its unique and I am sure there are a few Sega Fan boys out there.

Edit: I don't have a problem picking up a new game as a runner up prize with my GR store credit I built up, thanks in part to fellow CAG's. No promises on what it is because of selection, but I figure Zelda, Gears of War, or Rainbow Six Las Vegas sound good. On the other hand if there are other CAG's with GR credit they wish to burn let me know and we could build upon the $60 something in credit I have for a DS Lite.

[adolescent]

$25 for a good cause. Thanks CheapyD!

I might have a few smaller items to donate (for this, or the next round). Keep us posted.

[Michaellvortega]

I could use $1000 in Wii component cables.........

[chickenhawk]

This is a great cause and the raffle idea is great cheapy. That'll definitely increase interest in donating (sounds like it already has). I haven't been around much lately, but hopefully I'll remember to come back and contribute.

Thanks!

[psychobrawler]

IEdit: I don't have a problem picking up a new game as a runner up prize with my GR store credit I built up, thanks in part to fellow CAG's. No promises on what it is because of selection, but I figure Zelda, Gears of War, or Rainbow Six Las Vegas sound good. On the other hand if there are other CAG's with GR credit they wish to burn let me know and we could build upon the $60 something in credit I have for a DS Lite.

Something like a DS (or even better, a Wii) would be an absolutely awesome runner up prize. I'm glad this is doing well regardless, and it's great to know that it's already raised enough to break even. What was last years rake Cheapy? It'd be a good bench mark to try and top every season.

[Ikohn4ever]

3 tickets now, maybe more later depending

[Slayzz]

entered!

[dude2003]

got it! it is a lot easier than amazon from last year. i certainly like an update of how much we all come up with.

[Moxio]

How much did we donate last year?

[HOTSHIET]

I love this site and it's a great cause, done and done!

[MrX]

For anyone who is ?ing doing this I can tell you the cause is more than worthy. My 2 year old boy was diagnosed with leukemia about 3 weeks ago and we spent 2 weeks straight in the hospital in Kansas City called Children’s Mercy. Thanks to this fine org my little guy still got to play Marvel UA on the 360, because Childs Play had setup them up with both a 360 and the game at the hospital hooked up to an LCD and could be wheeled into the room when he wanted to play. So again if you have doubts I hope this is proof that it goes to where it should go, Kids who really need it

[CheapyD]

Something like a DS (or even better, a Wii) would be an absolutely awesome runner up prize. I'm glad this is doing well regardless, and it's great to know that it's already raised enough to break even. What was last years rake Cheapy? It'd be a good bench mark to try and top every season. Hopefully we will have more details on the runner up prizes by next week.


Last years take was $3,000...I'm hoping for $5,000 this year.

[The Successful Dropout]

in for another $5

[lordwow]

I will make a donation either this week or next week, depending on when I pay my cable bill.

[Graystone]

I donated will donate more later on. I could care less about the play-asia money. I think of all charities this one is the best. A sick kid in a hospital has to be bored, and scared. A video game gives them something to do instead of listening to a machines beeping, and local channels on a shitty tv.

[Strell]

Entered.

Might do more later.

[BigSpoonyBard]

10 entries for me

[The Successful Dropout]

just entered again...$15 from me so far

[CheapyD]

Just broke the $2500 barrier.

[Guavazo]

i just enter for the third time, 15$ for me so far from my paypal account. will donate more when i sell some unless stuff on ebay and get more money in the account.

[FriskyTanuki]

I'll have to see what I can scrounge up.

[dubbfoolio]

thanks for doing this Cheapy. Great cause and now I can dream the $1000 play asia dream for a low low $5.

[smellhasreturned]

I Donated 5 bucks :)

[foltzie]

In for 3

[Sporadic]

I'm in for $10.

[MightySlacker]

Man. $1000 is a lot of soundtracks.

Dave

[bmulligan]

Holy crap ! $2500 in 6 days ? The raffle idea seems to have worked wonders. At this rate you should more than double your goal.

Cheapy, what was the total raised last year ?

[roguejedi5]

A most worthy cause with a more than worthy prize! Thanks CheapyD and Play-asia for offering this.

[PlumeNoir]

Well, I'm in for another $20. I would have thrown some in earlier, but I haven't been home all week.

I'll probably give $20 every week until the end. As someone who was once in a children's hospital for an extended stay, anything that can help does. The PlayAsia raffle is cool, but this is such a good cause that the raffle is in the background.

$2850 in a week is very nice - and unless there is a major slow down, you should make your goal and then some!

Nice job, Cheapy!

[brokelikejoke]

Yo, just thru down a twenny twen twen down for the cause (i also really want to win ;)....i feel better about myself already.... now i gotta get my own kid a present ....

[mikeohara]

I'll probably throw my PM cash from CC to the raffle ... $15 worth.

[btw1217]

I hope PayPal doesn't freeze the account like they did for Hurricane Katrina fundraisers.

PayPal seems to enjoy freezing accounts that accumulate alot of money.

[TheHiei]

Just donated five bucks, not much I know, but I lost most of my part time job funds with the Wii and Christmas presents.

:(, I'll try to donate more.

[redgopher]

Bought one. Here's hoping :)
Child's Play FTW

[The Successful Dropout]

In again...making my total $20.

[Psykodelik]

In for $5 now. More later in the week.

[Rocko]

In for 25 bucks. I was wondering if we were going to do another user-created raffle like last year, which was crazy fun. But this is much more professional.

Thanks for the support of a great cause.

[Wolve11]

definitely entered, these odds are pretty good.

[gorgonzola238]

Down for $25.

Can't wait to see how much we have on the next update, hope we can surpass $5k

[CheapyD]

Current: $3195 [updated 12/4 8:45pm est]

[Rocko]

I think we can make it. I'll be throwing at least another 5 bucks their way, and I'm sure many others will too, and we have two weeks left. I'm putting my money on $7000+, or at least I hope so.

[Ikohn4ever]

nice, 15 days left, hope people step up.

[ZForce915]

I've got some auctions that just ended. I should be able to get in on this.

[Ivanhoe]

In for another one.

I think we can make the 5k goal.

[Bazz]

I'm in for another 5.00, I will try to get at least another 5.00 next week.

[briaooon9]

Did my duty! Good luck to all & Child's Play.

[NWgamer666]

In appreciation for all the great cag casts I donate 5 dollars.
I would be tempted to enter again If it was more winners of less cash rather than one big winner. Multiple winners makes it more enticing.

What Up Rudypants! we shall play online soon.

[vpr]

Hello,

I put in 4 tickets ($20.00 usd) - wish I could do more, but I'm living in China for a year so US money is short, as I'm being paid in Yuan.

I'll re-evaluate my funds in my bank account back home to see if I can send more. I've donated every year now, and I'm always pleased to do so.

I know it can be a lot of work, even more so from a different country, so I really appreciate all the hard work that everyone who is involved puts into it. I may not be a heavy poster, but I sure do visit this site multiple times per day, and have been since the early days.

Thanks again, and looking forward to going back home to Texas in 9 months.

~vpr

[bmulligan]

Hey everyone,

Since Cheapy decided to nix the eBay route becuase of the excessive skim, I've been sending out the following message to my buyers on eBay after I have shipped their items.

Hello again. Your item was posted at 8:30 am this morning. USPS confirmation# xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx.

Thank you again for your bid. As a result of this auction, I have made a contribution of $xx% of my profit to Child's Play, a charity that purchases videogames, toys, and books for children's hospitals accross north America.

I learned about this charity from Cheapassgamer.com who is holding a charity raffle for every donation given through their website. You can even buy specific items through Amazon.com and ship them directly to the charity, or just visit Childsplaycharity.org for more info. It's really a great cause. Thanks for reading, and happy holidays!

You aren't allowed to mention charities or websites in your lisings, but nothing prevents you from sending a friendly reminder like this to a buyer to let him know his items have shipped. Give it a try. Not only could we draw more people into CAG, but they may decide to make donations as well.

[CheapyD]

UPDATE: Thanks to the CAG marten, the following prizes will be drawn for 6 runner ups.
$100 cash
FF12CE + LE guide (sealed)
Disgaea 1 + Disgaea 2 (the NIS preorder w/ all the artbooks, etc, sealed)
Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne LE, DDS1 LE, and DDS2 (all sealed)
Xbox 360 20GB Hard Drive (sealed)
"The random box" (Basically, a ton of older games + accessories, some sealed, some not...NES/SNES/N64/PS1/PS2/Gamecube included) Current: $3580 [updated 12/7 5:00am est]

[The Successful Dropout]

in for another $5...that's $25 now from me

[Wolve11]

Reminding myself to put down an extra $20 when I get home from work.

[geepgal]

Just sent my donation in to bump us towards the goal!

[Apossum]

In for $5...hopefully I'll be able to put in a few more later.

[foltzie]

In for 3

In for 7 more bringing the total up to 10.

Thanks for the change CheapyD

[Jimbo Slice]

in for 5 so far, will put in more when my eBay auctions end

[sshirhall]

I'm in for $30. I hope we can break the 5K mark.

[K_G]

I just put in $20...Thanks play asia and Cheapy for a great way to give to a good cause

[rustyrage]

Got one, had $5.09 in account. I hope we break the goal.

[The Successful Dropout]

mark me down for another....making that $30 from me

[doraemonkerpal]

I originally put in $10 and added another $5 today b/c I sold some stuff on ebay hehe.

[Kendal]

I am in for one entry, I will be donating more when I get my next check if there is time left.

[Ikohn4ever]

sold some stuff on ebay, 3 more for me

[GrayWolf323]

just donated $10 :) will donate even more when can ^_^

[The Successful Dropout]

$5 more equals $35

[lordwow]

I feel like a jerk, I've been getting pounded with bills this week, already spent my entire paycheck this week (damn internet/cable/etc). Hopefully next Friday...

[tholly]

I sent in $5 so far.....I'd send in more, but within the next week I am spending every last penny I have saved on an engagement ring, so money is tight right now.....after I see exactly what I spend, I'll see what else I can send out....


Thanks for the opportunity to help.....

[figcoinc]

Put my $5 in. The prize is nice, I hope I win, but honestly I did it for the charity. Great job CheapyD and Playasia.

[The Successful Dropout]

$5 more for $40

[CheapyD]

UPDATE: $4305 [updated 12/9 11:45 am est]

[Vinny]

Tagging to remind myself.

[The Successful Dropout]

$45

[jboy]

I just wanted to thank everyone who donated for being so awesome and thinking of people other than themselves. RESPECT!

[jp554731]

hey, good job everyone!! keep up the good work!! :applause:
man, I can't imagine myself not growing up with video games....
I just donated $5...hope to donate more!!!
those of you thinking about donating...do it!!! make an effort not an excuse!!

[Ricochet]

Donated again. Had some extra cash and decided to do some good with it.

[peteloaf]

In for $20

[marten]

This is the one time of the year where it does NOT pay to be a cheapass.

Give till it hurts, then go kick down the neighbor's door, hold the dog for ransom, and give some more. ;)

5k is a cakewalk...I want to see 7.

[nharmon91]

In for $25

[TheBlueWizard]

Got one, had $5.09 in account. I hope we break the goal.

We'll break the goal....have no doubt about it. $4300+ and still 1 week to go. No problem.

TBW

[The Successful Dropout]

$50 for me

[Ikohn4ever]

good job so far everyone, we are def goin to blast through 5k, stuff like this is def one of the reasons why I think CAG is better than most other gaming communities.

[The Successful Dropout]

$55 from me so far

[CheapyD]

Current: $4,695 [updated 12/11 8:45 am est]

[Bazz]

Current: $4,695 [updated 12/11 8:45 am est]Nice I think we'll for sure pass 5k.

[MightySlacker]

In for $20, but those consolation prizes are getting tempting

Dave

[Wolve11]

We'll definitely surpass 5k, we just need to try and go for 6k minimum. That's looking at it realistically. Come on people, just a week left!

[coltcannon]

In for $20. Didn't see this till after me and my parents donated straight to Child's Play.

[The Successful Dropout]

another $5, $60 from me so far....if it's hard to tell...i plan on throwing $5 in every time i hop on my computer

[nicholas01]

I tossed in $15 my first visit, and another $15 on my second. Gotta stop for now, as I kinda need the eBay proceeds to pay rent until my next educational stipend comes in...

[Kfoster1979]

In for $10.00

[killswitch64]

In for $25

[nicholas01]

Kotaku mention...not bad! Where's the momentum guys, just a few more needed!

[HuBu]

add $10 from me.

[RecycledPast]

I just gave another $5 after the seeing the Kotaku mention.

[zewone]

$10 from me. I've been raping some people on eBay, got some extra Paypal. I plan on doing some more raping this week, so I'll donate some more.

[The Successful Dropout]

add another $5 from me...making it $65

[CheapyD]

Current: $5,430 [updated 12/12 7:40 pm est]

[marten]

Current: $5,430 [updated 12/12 7:40 pm est]

Perhaps 7k was a bit on the light side. Let's try for 8, shall we?

[nharmon91]

Current: $5,430 [updated 12/12 7:40 pm est]

Wow quite a Jump, Looks like they'll get the 500k they were hoping for and CAG gets 5k, truely awesome!

[ZForce915]

Wow, go CAG!

[Ikohn4ever]

wow that much with a week left

[Bartex]

in for $25 :D

[CheapyD]

Kjauburn has donated the following runner up prizes:
New Sealed Gears of War Collector's Edition
Matted Print of Chakan the Forever Man by the creator Robert Kraus. With the matting its 8 X 10 and Robert has done a original chalk drawing along the bottom of the matting.
Thanks!

[Bazz]

Really nice & congratulations on passing the 5k mark already Fellow Cag's , I still have at least 1 or more donation to make , but I hope to donate my last time after I get off my plane back home from Ny in a few days.

[rodeojones903]

http://www.joystiq.com/2006/12/12/the-joystiq-childs-play-charity-raffle/

Looks like someone is stealing your idea. All for a good cause I guess. :D

[MusicNoteLess]

this is my first year donating, and i know it wont be my last!

[contej85]

In for 2 entries. Probably throw a few more in once holiday shopping is completed.

[contej85]

http://www.joystiq.com/2006/12/12/the-joystiq-childs-play-charity-raffle/

Looks like someone is stealing your idea. All for a good cause I guess. :D

THAT'S why they wouldn't post Cheapy's raffle. Nice that they care more about their own page hits than any Charity.

[The Successful Dropout]

in for another $10, making my total $75

[lunchboxfett]

I'm in. First time I have ever donated to this cause.
Glad to see we exceeded the goal.

[contej85]

Got this thrown on Destructoid in case Cheapy forgets, since as we know from the prizes for the Cagcast, he can do sometimes. I hope to see this his $10,000

[NWgamer666]

So, it looks like there is a 1 in a little over 1000 chance of winning this raffel currently. That seems like pretty good odds to me compared to most contests. That, and the runner up prizes is now making me donate more.

[foltzie]

Currently overall odds of 1 in 100 of winning any of the prizes. Not a bad deal. Donate away and skew the odds more!

[AshesofWake]

just donated

[coalhalo]

Great idea and great cause. I just dropped my $20. It would be nice to win something, but since I doubt I will I feel good for donating some money for once.

[TheBlueWizard]

Currently overall odds of 1 in 100 of winning any of the prizes. Not a bad deal. Donate away and skew the odds more!

You probablyy use this rational to continue playing the lottery too, don't you?

With 10 prizes, your odds are not approximately 1:100.

Let me explain further. The odds of winning the first prize (with 1000 entrants) would be 1 in 1000. Assuming that no one entry can win twice, the second prize would be 1 in 999. The third would be 1 in 998...etc.

The way that you state this (as 1:100), is not accurate. But that's okay, I plan on getting my donation in soon to help skew those odds.

TBW

[CheapyD]

Big thanks to the Destructoid crew:
http://www.destructoid.com/cheapyd-s-1000-shopping-spree-charity-28588.phtml

I'd like to post an update, but paypal's download history thing isn't working right now.

[judyjudyjudy]

You probablyy use this rational to continue playing the lottery too, don't you?

With 10 prizes, your odds are not approximately 1:100.

Let me explain further. The odds of winning the first prize (with 1000 entrants) would be 1 in 1000. Assuming that no one entry can win twice, the second prize would be 1 in 999. The third would be 1 in 998...etc.

The way that you state this (as 1:100), is not accurate. But that's okay, I plan on getting my donation in soon to help skew those odds.

TBWIf you add those odds up (1:1000 + 1:999 + ...), isn't it approximately 1:100? I haven't done math in a while.

[Ikohn4ever]

You probablyy use this rational to continue playing the lottery too, don't you?

With 10 prizes, your odds are not approximately 1:100.

Let me explain further. The odds of winning the first prize (with 1000 entrants) would be 1 in 1000. Assuming that no one entry can win twice, the second prize would be 1 in 999. The third would be 1 in 998...etc.

The way that you state this (as 1:100), is not accurate. But that's okay, I plan on getting my donation in soon to help skew those odds.

TBW


fool, we want people to think they have better odds of winning

[Kendro]

Just donated! Already have delusions of grandeur on what I will buy with my grand. :drool:

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-9e-49-en-70-1p3u.html

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-d1-49-en-70-uq6.html

[magiic]

This a great cause. I just put $20 in. :D

[CheapyD]

Current: $6,360 [updated 12/14 2:35 am est]

[nharmon91]

7k here we come

[Bazz]

Current: $6,360 [updated 12/14 2:35 am est]Wow! awesome. Cheapy you must be really happy about how this is going. I guess the commuinty isn't that cheap after all.

[kjauburn]

Everyone get your change together and let's go for $10,000...

[zoward]

Great idea Cheapy! Just bought a couple. Thanks!

[Cursor]

OK--I'm in. I saw how much the other cheap-asses had gotten together, and decided to get off my own cheap ass and pony up.

One thing to think about guys--remember, it's nice to have the prizes around, but it's really not about all of that. It's about the cause. If you want to buy a lottery ticket and get rich, buy a lottery ticket. If you want to help a sick kid have a little fun, send Cheapie a few bucks.

This isn't an analytical decision, it's an emotional appeal. Dig deep--remember what the holiday season is all about. Pitch in a couple of bucks.

[MassiveDuck]

Ok, so I entered. Will you do the drawing with the email address used to pay?

[Jewelz23]

I'll be making a contribution soon, glad to see that CAG has eclipsed that $5,000 mark.

[judyjudyjudy]

k, just put in $25. Great to see CAGs easily surpassing the goal :)

[CheapyD]

Ok, so I entered. Will you do the drawing with the email address used to pay?Yes.

I just finished up playing some Rainbow Six with the Penny Arcade crew.
I mentioned that we had a check for them for between $7,000-$10,000 and the response was, "Holy Shit!".

[SilveRaven]

I'm in for $10.

[Dang]

Entered. With all the money this site has saved me I figure it's only right to donate. And of course it's for a good cause.

[lordwow]

Sent in $5. I felt pretty cheap about it, but I'm a college kid who's about to be unemployed for the next 3 weeks.

Something's better than nothing though.

[GrayWolf323]

just donated another $10 bringing my total to $20 so far ^_^

[jkam]

Entered...good cause!

[Wolve11]

bump!

[Loaded]

I'm in for $5. I just sold a zune on ebay and made about $55 so might as well make it an even $50 and help some kids. *secretly wishing to win the $1000*

[kjauburn]

Just a reminder there is less then 28 hours remaining, keep donating...

[CheapyD]

youruglyclone has just added a Metal Gear Solid 3 Subsistence Limited Edition to the runnerup prize list.

Current: $7,160 [updated 12/17 8:50 pm est]

[FriskyTanuki]

Just put in $5 right now, but I should be able to put in another $10 or so tomorrow.

[nharmon91]

If you entered once you have a 1/1432 chance of winning the grand prize. Not bad.

[youruglyclone]

for those looking at #11 it is the sealed one that I lie about on my tradelist

[CaseyRyback]

Donated 20 dollars. Glad to see so many people were able to donate and the goal was far exceeded. Good job everyone!

[mrx1]

Ill donate another 20 today.Bringing my total to 130 dollars.

[happy]

Put in my $5 Thanks to cheapy and everyone else for putting this together.

[pop311]

I put in $5

[guyver2077]

$10 sent.. anything for a good cause

[FrankieFiero]

Add another $25 to the total... Odds are I won't win anything in the raffle - but it looks like the kids are going to win huge.

[bone_matrix]

In for 1. :D

[mbartholow]

I bought two 2 weeks ago and might get two more today!

[Toireht]

Just donated $10, wish I could do more but have no job at the moment and christmas shopping killed me :P

Good going guys for exceeding the goal!

[FrankTheFrowner]

Put in $5 this morning -- may be able to put more in tonight depending on how the MNF game ends.

[GTZ_NSR]

Just entered. Great cause.

[fatbeer]

donated $5

[DawgOnU]

Donated $20.

[xmrblondex]

just donated 10. Thanks Cheapy!

[TheBlueWizard]

I'm in. Woohoo. All of these donations are really starting to add up.

I'm excited to see so many people donating what they can. I just wish that I had anything good to add in as a prize.

Anyway, the big push is tonight. Here's to hoping for 10k.

TBW

[OiBoy]

In for ten. All I can offer after already giving Mike and Jerry 120 back in November. Here's hoping that the entire thing hits the 1 mil mark this year.

[coolcps]

+5

[Lobsterjohnson]

I donated $5. Hopefully next year I'll be prepaired for tuition.

[CheapyD]

Guys...$10,000k is in reach...for real!
Enter the raffle! (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_xclick&business=cheapyd%40cheapassgamer%2ecom&undefined_quantity=1&item_name=Play%2dAsia%20%26%20Cheap%20Ass%20Gamer% 20Raffle%20for%20Child%27s%20Play%20Charity&amount=5%2e00&no_shipping=1&no_note=1&currency_code=USD&lc=US&bn=PP%2dBuyNowBF&charset=UTF%2d8)

[guyver2077]

Guys...$10,000k is in reach...for real!
Enter the raffle! (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_xclick&business=cheapyd%40cheapassgamer%2ecom&undefined_quantity=1&item_name=Play%2dAsia%20%26%20Cheap%20Ass%20Gamer% 20Raffle%20for%20Child%27s%20Play%20Charity&amount=5%2e00&no_shipping=1&no_note=1&currency_code=USD&lc=US&bn=PP%2dBuyNowBF&charset=UTF%2d8)

good to see such a great turnout

[CheapyD]

Digg it for the final push!
http://digg.com/gaming_news/Win_a_1000_Play_Asia_Shopping_Spree_Support_the_Ch ild_s_Play_Charity

[marten]

C'mon people...it isn't like the runner up prizes are farts in the wind...

A lot of people are going to walk away from this feeling much better about themselves...and perhaps a prize or two richer for their generosity.

.....oh, and let's not forget about the kids. Even 7 year old brain tumor patients need Gears of War, right? ;):applause:

[GrayWolf323]

donated another $10 bringing my total to $30 so far

might make another one before the night ends

[psuforester03]

Just entered the raffle. Great cause CheapyD. Your best project ever! A Big Congrats goes out to the CAG Community. Very impressive...Next Year We Need to Tear Down the Wall and Reach $100,000! What do you think CheapyD? You've got to be able to get some great media coverage on a national level with this program...

[marten]

I even donated 5 bucks for good measure...I want my one shot at a thousand dollar gift card :lol:

Tick tock, people....tick tock.

[Ikohn4ever]

how close to 10k, I might have to donate again

[ryosnk]

In for one. Goodluck and happiness to all the children who will receive their gifts with this Charity.

[tholly]

I'm in for another $5....i would feel bad if we were $5 short of hitting $10,000, so I just had to donate some more....everyone help out....and good luck to everyone on the prizes......

[Pookymeister]

i wonder why i didnt see this earlier.That "Last chance to enter" link got me....donating now.

[FriskyTanuki]

Put up another $10. I'd have donated more, but this idiot on eBay still hasn't paid yet for the auction he won.

[Michaellvortega]

I sold my macbook so got mad paypal cash. Donated

[gamerx0]

Donated $5

[briansraregames]

I'm in, plus if it's not too late, I'd like to offer up another runner up prize, a year of free rentals from hollywood video. 5 dvds or games a month for a year. It's the least that I can do. Great cause, keep donating people!!!

[timpysan]

In for a ticket. With all the money I spend selfishly on games, it's the very least I can do. Good to see so many people supporting the cause.

[Firestorm]

I forgot where I saw this until just now. Donated $10 =)

[Ricochet]

Donated a bunch more. Third time's the charm, and even if I don't win squat, I'll be glad to have put some of my extra cash toward a good cause. It'll be so ironic when a site called Cheapassgamer ends up donating about 10 thousand dollars for charity.

CAGS UNITE!

[marten]

4 hours to go! Empty the wallets, rob the wife or significant other...hell, go sell a kidney on the corner of 43rd and I.

[xmrblondex]

1 hour to go! Empty the wallets, rob the wife or significant other...hell, go sell a kidney on the corner of 43rd and I.

you are a good dude marten!
is that my old disgaea in the prize package?

[jkam]

Added another $5 to the pot. Here's hoping we hit 10.

[Wolve11]

Every time I hear about kidney selling I think of Dr Venture getting robbed of both of his kidneys and having to hook himself up to Helper. ohhhhhh good times watching Venture Brothers....good times....

[marten]

you are a good dude marten!
is that my old disgaea in the prize package?

Actually, I opened yours ;)

This is one I picked up way back when Outpost got their small shipment in, and I was lucky enough to call them and snag one.

[lurknomore]

Forgot about this...in for 2...good cause.

[Supreme]

Yeah, I forgot about this as well. Donated $10.

Edit: Threw in another $5.

[kjauburn]

Last chance...

[GrayWolf323]

just donated another $10 bringing my total to $40 donated

might reach $50 just need to do some calculations to see if can afford another $10 or not