CAG Fund for Child's Play 2008 Raffle - $32,667 Raised! - Winners Posted!

[CheapyD]

Update: Congratulations to the CAG community who raised $32,677 for Penny Arcade's Child's Play (http://www.childsplaycharity.org/) charity! Everyone who participated should feel extremely proud of themselves. As a small bonus, everyone who donated a prize and/or money to the fund will receive priority access to the upcoming CAG beta on February 1st. Please look below to see the winner's list and details on how to claim prizes.

Original post
In 2007, CAGs raised over $27,000 for Penny Arcade's Child's Play (http://www.childsplaycharity.org/) charity. This year, let's see if we can hit $30,000 before the year is through.

For every $5 donated via PayPal through the CAG ChipIn system (http://cag.chipin.com/childs-play-charity), you will receive one entry into a raffle to win a $500 Amazon Gift Certificate or other great prizes! Last year, the CAG Community donated some really cool and generous prizes and I'm sure the tradition will continue this year. I expect the prize list to grow and grow until the very end of the fundraiser.

You must donate through the ChipIn system (http://cag.chipin.com/childs-play-charity) or your raffle entry will not register. Use any of the links in this post or the widget below. Just click the "ChipIn" button to donate.

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If you would like to add a small version of the above widget to your forum signature (see example in my signature below), please use this code:
ed63643e88e3d348Donations are accepted via PayPal and go directly to Child's Play. ChipIn tracks our donations as a group, but the money is immediately deposited into Child's Play's PayPal account.

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


Winners:
If your username is listed below in green, please contact the prize donor (listed in parenthesis next to the prize) via the CAG private messaging system (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/private.php?). Be sure to include your full name and mailing address if your prize cannot be delivered electronically.

Prize donors:
If you like you can take the initiative and contact your winners first.
When you have sent your prize out, please contact me via this form (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/sendmessage.php). When I receive your message, I will then update this list.
Thanks so much for supporting this fund raiser!



http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/images/icons/cagposticons/iconamazon.gif $500 Amazon Gift Certificate (CheapyD)* -> KraznRazn
:360:HUGE Xbox 360 60GB Prize Package with over 50 games and more! [picture (http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj57/Justden/?action=view&current=Snapshot_20081113_5.jpg)] (Justden)* -> deliveryboy15 Alone in the Dark, Arcade Unplugged, Banjo Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts, Bioshock, Blue Dragon, Bolt, Burnout Paradise, Culdcept Saga, Dark Sector, Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Enchanted Arms, Fable 2, Fallout 3, Final Fantasy XI Online: The Vana'Diel Collection, Gears of War 2, Infinite Undiscovery, Kameo: Elements of Power, Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom, Kung Fu Panda, Last Remnant, Left 4 Dead, Legendary, Lego Batman, Lego Indiana Jones, Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga, Lost Odyssey, Mass Effect, Microsoft Children's Miracle Network Games Bundle (Viva Piñata Party Animals, Sonic The Hedgehog, and Shrek The Third), Naruto: Rise of the Ninja, Operation Darkness, Orange Box, Overlord, Perfect Dark Zero, Prince of Persia, Scene it? Box Office Smash (includes 4 controllers), Simpsons Game, Sonic Unleashed, Spectral Force 3, Spider-Man: Friend or Foe, Spiderwick Chronicles, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, Tales of Vesperia, Too Human, Turok, Two Worlds, Universe at War: Earth Assault, Viking: Battle for Asgard, 1 year XBOX Live Gold Subscription card, 4000 Microsoft Points card, CAGcast hoodie and CAG hat!
:360:Xbox 360 Elite 120GB w Forza 2 / Marvel Ultimate Alliance (Marten)* -> Zark7
:360:Xbox 20GB Bundle (Marten)* -> goldsonic99
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/images/icons/icon10.gifApple iTouch 32gb 2nd Generation (Marten)* -> xGunCrazyx
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/images/icons/icon10.gifApple iTouch 8gb 2nd Generation (Marten)* -> Jek Porkins
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/images/icons/icon5.gifMarten's Famous Random Box (1) (Marten)* -> mriswyth
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/images/icons/icon5.gifMarten's Famous Random Box (2) (Marten)* -> ptuck874
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/images/icons/icon14.gifSumo Sultan Chair (Sumo (http://www.sumolounge.com/sumosac.php)) -> nolanvoid
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/images/icons/icon10.gifMega Man 9 Press Kit (Player One Podcast (http://www.playeronepodcast.com/)) -> ebay33
:360:Fable II, Banjo Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts, Lips (Gamerscore Blog (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/able/banjo/lips)) -> vig02
:360:Fable II, Banjo Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts, (Gamerscore Blog (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/able/banjo/lips)) -> dwhelan
:360:Sid Mayer's Civilization Revolution (JJSP) -> Dem-Mue
:360:Fallout 3 Collector's Edition (Maklershed)* -> terpkristin
:ps2:Phantom Brave (Rocko) -> nuckinfuts
:wii:2,000 Wii Points (UncleBob)* -> SirDragoon
:ps2: Persona 3: FES (TahoeMax) -> foundation
:dvd:The Personal Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus (sobjw) -> nasero
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/images/icons/cagposticons/iconxbox_r2.gifBundle (drfrielgood - gamedealdaily.com (http://www.gamedealdaily.com/))* -> -Syzygy- Project Gotham Racing 3 (XBox 360)
Outlaw Tennis (XBox)
Tecmo Classic Arcade (XBox)
Midway Arcade Treasures 2 (XBox)
Boogie (PS2)
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/images/icons/cagposticons/iconds.gifBundle (drfrielgood - gamedealdaily.com (http://www.gamedealdaily.com/))* -> Arkanos Feel the Magic (DS)
Sprung (DS)
Puzzle de Harvest Moon (DS)
Drill Dozer (GBA)
Matt Hoffman's Pro BMX 2 (GBA)
:pc:PC Pack - Daikatana, Deus Ex, 3 mystery games and a Microsoft Optical Mouse (Hbomb5) -> BIGKATDADDY
:360:Gun (carpwrist) -> Denada
:ps2:Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 w/Art book & Soundtrack (psychofish) -> boogie26
:wii:Geometry Wars: Galaxies (PR Mega X) -> HeadRusch
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/images/icons/icon14.gifPerfect Dark - N64 (jodyanthony) -> rurouni57
:ps2:Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne (daknight) -> boxcarwalrus
:ps3:$20 Playstation Network Card (saturnotaku) -> padumavati
:360:1600 Microsoft Point Card (saturnotaku) -> deftoast
:ps3:$20 Playstation Network Card (GLOCKGLOCK)* -> tomt
:360:1600 Microsoft Point Card (GLOCKGLOCK)* -> robbway
:360: Halo 3 Collector's Edition 1600 Microsoft Points Card (shafnitz)* -> Shinki
:ps2:Devil May Cry 5th Anniversary Edition (manthing)* -> carpwrist
:360:Gears of War 2 Limited Edition (dwhelan)* -> psychobrawler
:wii:Blast Works (silverball) -> saturnotaku
:ds:Elite Beat Agents + Chronotrigger (jdough) -> Exquemelin
:ds:Elite Beat Agents (jdough) -> Parkerpic
:ds:Elite Beat Agents (strikeratt) -> pf138
:pc:Half Life 2 - via Steam (dsunshine) -> sobjw
:ps2:Half-life 2 Pack - via Steam (dwhelan)* -> tom2001
:360:Stranglehold (The Great BM) -> Bob_Bighoof
:ps2: Radiata Stories, Valkyrie Profile 2, Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner, and Final Fantasy XII Art DVD (shadoz19)* -> yukine
:psp:4 GB Pro Duo + $25 Target gift card (quest1962) -> zebwinz
:ds:Naruto Ninja Council 3 (Nikadimas) -> Sacsquash
:360:4000 Microsoft Points Card (pjarvi) -> JosephD1014
:dvd:Frisky Dingo Season One (cdubthebabyshooter) -> LuckBringer
:pc:$10 Blockbuster gift card +Half-Life 2 (Admiral Moo) -> kenshinx454
:psp: Dead Head Fred + Intec PSP Swivel Game Cases (Reverenddave) -> 4est
:ps2:Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 with art book and soundtrack (blueshinra) -> kganey
:ps2:Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 FES (blueshinra) -> bigdaddydowd
:gc:Resident Evil Chainsaw Controller (bmachine) -> rubbercarp
:dvd:Shout About ver. 1,3,4 (Mr_hockey66)* -> RedAnt

:wii:Metroid Prime 3 Corruption & Obscure The Aftermath (groundskeeper) -> drevezan
:ds:Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (iowaholdem) -> ramatut4001
:ds:Phoenix Wright: Justice for All (iowaholdem) -> cheekymonkey582
:pc:EVGA GTX260 NVIDIA Card (kixalot)* -> dude2003
:psp:Hot Shots Golf Open Tee 2, Madcatz PSP usb and power cable (BladeZ)* -> supermidget
:ds:Sim City DS (Xiasis) -> youruglyclone

[Z_meista]

it's baaaaaaaaaaack!!!

[mdvalenz]

Glad to start things off. Lets see how many can match my donation!

[Rocko]

What's up with not accepting used items? I'm sure a lot of people have used games that they would be more than happy to donate to this cause instead of or in addition to donating money, and many people would be happy to receive them. Certainly they are more likely to be donated than brand new games. Seems like a poor choice.

[Dori-dori]

Glad to start things off. Lets see how many can match my donation!

Damn, did you donate $100?

....

....*looks at wallet* Err, don't count on me to match it, although I do plan on contributin' near the end of the month!

And I kinda agree with Rocko 'bout the used game deal; lots of gamers keep their games in great condition, and if you're only acceptin' new games, that means that we'll probably have to go out and buy somethin' to donate, right?

[Maklershed]

Well to be honest, it does kinda come across rather chintzy. I know whoever would donate a used item would still be doing a good thing. But would you guys be as excited about entering the contest* if the prize list consisted of used copies of video games .. most of which would probably be a few months old .. as opposed to brand new and sealed stuff?

*not that the contest should be your primary motivation for donating

[Rocko]

The contest should not be the primary motivation for donating, but let's be honest. How much money do you think the site would've raised last year if it didn't get tons of blog coverage due to the contest, which had over 80 prizes or something crazy like that. That money was not from CAG members only, and would not have reached that high if it weren't for the contest. IMO, game donors are doing just as great of a service as the cash donors, as they are giving people who wouldn't usually donate a reason to.

This is for a charity. And it's clear that last year's format worked well. I'd say you shouldn't fix what's not broken. This isn't a time for anything other than gaining the most money as possibly for Child's Play, and used game donations certainly drive that.

[botticus]

Suppose I should go back and find out how much I donated last year.

[mdvalenz]

Don't worry if you can't match my donation. I couldn't donate what I wanted to last year since I was in school full time so I wanted to make up for it this year.

[CheapyD]

This is for a charity. And it's clear that last year's format worked well. I'd say you shouldn't fix what's not broken. This isn't a time for anything other than gaining the most money as possibly for Child's Play, and used game donations certainly drive that.
We did not accept used games last year either. We had 50 prizes last year...it's just not necessary.

[Ikohn4ever]

glad this is going again, have to remember to donate later

[auralia]

cheapy ever considered some kind of a card that you could print for christmas that says something to the regard of a donation has been made in your name to childs play and then an explination of what the charity is.... just a thought ... I HATE my inlaws and have decided this year to just give them a i made a donation in your name kind of thing.... I would love it to be childs play... they would just hate that ..... :D of course i'll pony up a personal donation as well :D

just a thought from a much hated daughter in law hehe.

[tholly]

In for $5. My fiancee is out of work because of the economy, so $500 gift card would really help pay for some gifts for the holidays.

I feel bad I couldn't donate more, but times are tight.

[Froogin]

We did not accept used games last year either. We had 50 prizes last year...it's just not necessary.

But there's always room for more prizes, right? - I'd be willing to donate a few used games.
Btw, expect my donation within a week or so.

[buckythekat]

I'm gonna try to donate more this year than I managed to last year

also might throw in a prize if I can find anything good to contribute

[Rocko]

But there's always room for more prizes, right?
That's my line of thinking. It could only help. I know I personally have one or two games I could pony up.

Either way, I'm sure I'll throw something in the pot at some point.

[captainfrizo]

I donated $20.

[Draekon]

I went ahead and matched my donation from last year.

[ShardZ]

$25 in. Let's do this! :D

[nosoup4you0814]

I gave my $5.00. Wish I could give more but paying for college has left my kinda broke :cry:

[TahoeMax]

Can't afford a cash donation right now, but tossed a game in the pot for somebody to win. Happy CAGsgiving, everyone :)

As a side note, though, I agree with the folks who are advocating that used games be considered as prizes. Perhaps not for the most current systems, but I do have a couple nice PSX games that you'd be hard-pressed to find new. I'd be happy to offer them up, but I don't know if they qualify as "classic". Perhaps a "if you can't find it new at Gamestop, it's okay" policy?

[xGunCrazyx]

Last year I said I would donate, but ultimately did not...
This year I might throw in a game, and at least $5

Also, for the whole "why no used games" argument,
I'd agree that we should only accept brand new games
If we accepted used games, I'm sure at least some of them would be in piss poor condition. I don't think we want people just clearing out their crap either.

[*Kay*]

Donated! ;)

Kay

[jchasse]

Concerning used games...I can see reasons to support both points of view.

Some might view used games as too chintzy for a raffle (god bless consumerism) but to help out the CAG community and spread some brotherly(& sisterly) love, how about setting up some sort of SECRET SANTA swap?

I haven't been around much as of late, to pressed for time to play the backlog of games I already garnered through this site, but I sure do appreciate the CheapAss community.

If I could make another suggestion? My dad used to always throw a rocking x-mas party in late January, early February every year. Why? Because everyone has other commitments over x-mas plus Mainers need a reason to celebrate starting in about February of any given year.

How about a post x-mas secret Santa so as not to distract from the fundraiser?

Keep up the great work, my best to Cheapy, Wombat, the Shipwrecks, and Speedy and their families.

[Rhippo]

Wish I could give more but paying for college has left my kinda broke :cry:

I understand you there. Cant afford much but payday is friday and I yhink I can afford $5.

[$hady]

I was wondering to myself the other day when this would be starting. Always a great cause and worthy of our dollars. We save through this site all year it's nice to give some of that back every now and again. I'll be donating for sure and luckily i've got plenty of time since i've been spending to much on gifts lately lol.

[youruglyclone]

I'm kinda curious what type of prizes marten will doll out...his donations are usually damn impressive.

also looking forward to donating, cash as well as minor prizes.

[xGunCrazyx]

Concerning used games...I can see reasons to support both points of view.

Some might view used games as too chintzy for a raffle (god bless consumerism) but to help out the CAG community and spread some brotherly(& sisterly) love, how about setting up some sort of SECRET SANTA swap?

I haven't been around much as of late, to pressed for time to play the backlog of games I already garnered through this site, but I sure do appreciate the CheapAss community.

If I could make another suggestion? My dad used to always throw a rocking x-mas party in late January, early February every year. Why? Because everyone has other commitments over x-mas plus Mainers need a reason to celebrate starting in about February of any given year.

How about a post x-mas secret Santa so as not to distract from the fundraiser?

Keep up the great work, my best to Cheapy, Wombat, the Shipwrecks, and Speedy and their families.

http://gametz.com/forum/General/topic/322084.html#new

We have a Secret Santa going on at GameTZ
Probably a good example of how a CAG Secret Santa should be done ;)

[Anexanhume]

Cool, I'm in for 10. I'll consider donating more if we can't get near the 30k goal.

[guyver2077]

nice to see this back...always proud to help

[marten]

I'm kinda curious what type of prizes marten will doll out...his donations are usually damn impressive.

also looking forward to donating, cash as well as minor prizes.

Ask, and ye shall receive.

Hope you're all ready for this....all the stops are being pulled for this one.

And I do mean all. 8-)

[UncleBob]

You'll never outdo my awesome donation!

Seriously, I do hope someone enjoys the prize and I hope to see lots of money raised for Child's Play. It's a great cause. Let's hit $50,000! :)

[tyhana]

I was just thinking about this too, what a lucky coincidence! Time to clear out my paypal account! (It's not a lot, but certainly more than last year). Good luck everyone! Be sure to crush the goal again this year!

[gunm]

I may try and donate a prize, I dunno, but pretty sure I'll do cash donation again this year.

[Whitefeet]

And bump goes the meter ^.^

[bsesb2003]

Here we go!

[kube00]

Might have to make a donation, maybe a few sealed ps2 games as well.

[Dori-dori]

Don't worry if you can't match my donation. I couldn't donate what I wanted to last year since I was in school full time so I wanted to make up for it this year.

Haha, yeah it's my last year in college, although that doesn't mean I'll be able to spend any more frivolously afterwards (yay school loans!).

I work at a GameStop, so maybe I can try 'n convince my manager if we could donate some swag. I know there were a lot of those nerf gun things leftover from the Black Friday weekend, and I bet kids would love that! (...I love it :oops:)

I also plan on goin' to the Funde Razor event as well, so I know that money's gonna go to Child's Play as well!

[paintball745]

i donated $10 all i can afford til i get paid.

[JJSP]

If you're looking to donate used games to a great cause, consider donating to the Armed Forces in that respective thread. There are plenty of soldiers overseas who are also gamers who'd love to spend some time with your unwanted stuff.

Is it possible to donate used games to the Child's Play charity itself? I know the charity does a lot in providing funding for children, but is there any need for games within the system itself for kids stuck in hospitals?

Also, consider auctioning off your unwanted used stuff on eBay or Amazon and donating the proceeds themselves to Child's Play. Every little bit helps - this is for an awesome cause, and everything needs funding.

[djfp]

Matched last year's $20.00. Might have to make another donation in a few weeks.

[ratzombie]

Ask, and ye shall receive.

Hope you're all ready for this....all the stops are being pulled for this one.

And I do mean all. 8-)
Who the hell did you rob to be able to donate such fantastic prizes? :lol:

Money is tight, so I'll be pitching in at least $20.00.
I could donate an unused (pin not scratched) $10.00 iTunes card... but it pales in comparison to these other awesome prizes. Although it would be easy to send (throw it in an envelope or just email the code).

[djfp]

Out of curiosity, does anyone know how the raffle entries are cross-referenced to a CAG user ID through the chip-in GUI?

[ratzombie]

Regarding used games... you could always put them up on eBay and then have the proceeds go to Child's Play.

[marten]

Who the hell did you rob to be able to donate such fantastic prizes? :lol:

Noone that didn't deserve it. ;)

In all seriousness, it is for a good cause. I have a few charities I make donations to every year, but this one hits home a bit more. Something about being able to relate to kids in hospitals, and well....we're all gamers, right?

I may have a few more tricks up my sleeve before the month is out. :D

[Bazz]

Thanks cheapy for doing this again was waiting for this site to do it. My paypal is linked weird so its under my mothers name though, but doesn't matter.

[CheapyD]

Out of curiosity, does anyone know how the raffle entries are cross-referenced to a CAG user ID through the chip-in GUI?

Winner will be contacted via the email they have on file at PayPal.

[Ma12kez]

Awesome! I'll be chipping in as soon as possible. Oh and I was just wondering why CAG isn't listed under any of the corporate sponsors? Not to sound like an ass, but $27,000+ didn't warrant any notoriety?

[lupinckc]

In for $20.00

I'm out of work right now(layoff), but it's a good cause and I feel obligated. I'll have my WORKING girlfriend match me at least in the next week or so.

[CheapyD]

Awesome! I'll be chipping in as soon as possible. Oh and I was just wondering why CAG isn't listed under any of the corporate sponsors? Not to sound like an ass, but $27,000+ didn't warrant any notoriety?
We were a Platinum Sponsor last year! The sponsors listed are for this year.

[sailorjensen]

Wow, what a great raffle for a great cause! Can't wait to get my pay check to chip in some!

[ddrlenz]

Donating for a good cause and possibly winning some swag sounds good to me. Count me in!

[CaptDS9E]

In for $25

[Chitown021]

Count me in for at least $20.

[carpwrist]

I can probably put $10 in this year.
Now for the rest of the 41,556 registered CAGs to chip in...

[Maklershed]

Ask, and ye shall receive.

Hope you're all ready for this....all the stops are being pulled for this one.

And I do mean all. 8-)


*looks at donation list*

Damn. You are one generous man. Martin for CAG Hero 2008! :bow:

[PraiseChaos]

I threw in $20 dollars. I'll make a resolution to give more next year, but I totally forgot about this and wasn't prepared. I may make a second donation after my next pay check.

I'm somewhat new to these forums, but I'd like to say that the spirit of giving here is definitely beyond what I've seen elsewhere. You guys have created an awesome community!

Hmmm... I have a LARGE pile of loose change in my closet. The piles usually come out to $40-$50 when I cash it in. I'll see if I can order a game or two for a prize. I wish I would have known this during Black Friday, and I would have bought some stuff then.

[Nuck3lz]

go CAG!

[oscargrouch]

Been waiting for this. Had to explain Child's Play to my wife. She was totally for our donation. Good work Cheapy.

[botticus]

Bumping my donation up 10% this year, if everyone does the same that'll make $30k easy.

[Arakias]

Are people eligible to win more than one prize if they donate more or is it one prize per account?

[PR Mega X]

Money is tighter this year, but screw it -- I'll just buy one or two fewer games. This cause is worth it -- in for $30 and a game donation.

[Justden]

The picture CheapyD posted was old. I've taken a new one that includes everything since it was taken.


http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj57/Justden/Snapshot_20081113_5.jpg

[CheapyD]

Check out the crazy prize Justden just donated:

HUGE Xbox 360 60GB Price Package with over 50 games and more! [picture (http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj57/Justden/?action=view&current=Snapshot_20081113_5.jpg)]
Alone in the Dark, Arcade Unplugged, Banjo Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts, Bioshock, Blue Dragon, Bolt, Burnout Paradise, Culdcept Saga, Dark Sector, Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Enchanted Arms, Fable 2, Fallout 3, Final Fantasy XI Online: The Vana'Diel Collection, Gears of War 2, Infinite Undiscovery, Kameo: Elements of Power, Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom, Kung Fu Panda, Last Remnant, Left 4 Dead, Legendary, Lego Batman, Lego Indiana Jones, Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga, Lost Odyssey, Mass Effect, Microsoft Children's Miracle Network Games Bundle (Viva Piñata Party Animals, Sonic The Hedgehog, and Shrek The Third), Naruto: Rise of the Ninja, Operation Darkness, Orange Box, Overlord, Perfect Dark Zero, Prince of Persia, Scene it? Box Office Smash (includes 4 controllers), Simpsons Game, Sonic Unleashed, Spectral Force 3, Spider-Man: Friend or Foe, Spiderwick Chronicles, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, Tales of Vesperia, Too Human, Turok, Two Worlds, Universe at War: Earth Assault, Viking: Battle for Asgard, 1 year XBOX Live Gold Subscription card, 4000 Microsoft Points card, CAGcast hoodie and CAG hat!

Thanks so much to everyone who is contributing!!

[blackhole82]

In for $20

[Arakias]

Check out the crazy prize Justden just donated:

HUGE Xbox 360 60GB Price Package with over 50 games and more! [picture (http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj57/Justden/?action=view&current=Snapshot_20081113_5.jpg)]

Thanks so much to everyone who is contributing!!

I am so confused, why doesnt a prize like this go to the charity itself or is sold for the charity's benefit? It could be set up at some childrens shelter where lots of kids could have fun with it I would presume or even a local library or something.

[blackhole82]

Check out the crazy prize Justden just donated:

HUGE Xbox 360 60GB Price Package with over 50 games and more! [picture (http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj57/Justden/?action=view&current=Snapshot_20081113_5.jpg)]
Alone in the Dark, Arcade Unplugged, Banjo Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts, Bioshock, Blue Dragon, Bolt, Burnout Paradise, Culdcept Saga, Dark Sector, Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Enchanted Arms, Fable 2, Fallout 3, Final Fantasy XI Online: The Vana'Diel Collection, Gears of War 2, Infinite Undiscovery, Kameo: Elements of Power, Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom, Kung Fu Panda, Last Remnant, Left 4 Dead, Legendary, Lego Batman, Lego Indiana Jones, Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga, Lost Odyssey, Mass Effect, Microsoft Children's Miracle Network Games Bundle (Viva Piñata Party Animals, Sonic The Hedgehog, and Shrek The Third), Naruto: Rise of the Ninja, Operation Darkness, Orange Box, Overlord, Perfect Dark Zero, Prince of Persia, Scene it? Box Office Smash (includes 4 controllers), Simpsons Game, Sonic Unleashed, Spectral Force 3, Spider-Man: Friend or Foe, Spiderwick Chronicles, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, Tales of Vesperia, Too Human, Turok, Two Worlds, Universe at War: Earth Assault, Viking: Battle for Asgard, 1 year XBOX Live Gold Subscription card, 4000 Microsoft Points card, CAGcast hoodie and CAG hat!

Thanks so much to everyone who is contributing!!
damn that is a nice donation

[Haggar]

Do I have to have a Paypal account to use ChipIn?

[saturnotaku]

In for $25.

[daknight]

Time to help out, donate money and a game. Always been meaning to donate to Child's play foundation, never had the money to before though.

[Arakias]

Do I have to have a Paypal account to use ChipIn?

No you can pay via credit card it still uses the paypal website interface though.

[saturnotaku]

PM sent about a prize donation as well.

[Maklershed]

Cheapy .. is there a way to donate via check?

[CheapyD]

Cheapy .. is there a way to donate via check?
Can't you pay via checking account with PayPal? I'm pretty sure you can.

[senorwoohoo]

Can't you pay via checking account with PayPal? I'm pretty sure you can.

Yeap, that's how I do it.

[Arakias]

Can't you pay via checking account with PayPal? I'm pretty sure you can.

Some people may not like the power paypal can have over your bank account but I suppose if the person isnt buying/selling via ebay or anything else, it could be ok.

[botticus]

I am so confused, why doesnt a prize like this go to the charity itself or is sold for the charity's benefit? It could be set up at some childrens shelter where lots of kids could have fun with it I would presume or even a local library or something.
I think the ideas is that people will ultimately donate more than the value of the prize in order to attempt to win the prize.

[Walt Jay]

Glad to see this is back. I'll definitely be chipping-in, and will look for some potential prizes in my stash.

[Arakias]

I think the ideas is that people will ultimately donate more than the value of the prize in order to attempt to win the prize.

But if a person who donates $5 has an opportunity to win this bundle, and the majority of people will donate less than the $400-500+ value of this bundle the idea that a person can win a massive bundle for such little effort is kinda lame. If it was split up into smaller bits or something, that would make more sense (not as a single prize).
The person who had this sitting around could have seen the his "prize" be put to immediate use if it went to a charity/house/library directly.

I am specifically addressing this massive prize bundle and not all the smaller little prizes or the $500 gift card because it seems to be an excessively large prize and I thought there was something on CAG where donations of games directly to a kids charity occurred (unless I am confusing it with the military one).

anyways thats the last I'll say about that. I'm just as happy to win the prize now that it is in the pot but still...

[rukkus]

in

[darthbudge]

Can't you pay via checking account with PayPal? I'm pretty sure you can.

You can... but Maklershed doesn't have a paypal account anymore.

[Zark7]

Upped my donation from last year. Go CAG!

[pop311]

Yay, I've been waiting for this time all year long. I hope to double to donation from last year.

[lordwow]

I'll be donating once I figure out my finances for the month. Maybe I'll even find something to throw in!

[etschell]

added $5, i feel festive!

[HyperWrench]

Added my $15. I'll add some more once I transfer some more funds to my PayPal.

[dacool561]

gave 5 last year, going up to 10 this year =)

[chrisnsally]

$5 in - I love that we're doing this every year now!!!

[SanjiX]

I always like donating to this... I did it last year and I plan on doing it again next year as well. Chipping in $5 now. =)

[HeadRusch]

You Greedy Bald Bastard! Its an ECONOMIC DOWNTURN YEAR for gods sake......and you want MORE for 08!?!?!?!

Hmmmm...ok I'm in for $10.

[sublime90]

just made my donation, lets do this! also those are some really great prizes

[slickkill77]

In for $10

[strikeratt]

Could you imagine how many more ppl would donate even just 5 dollars if they had a better chance of winning an item ... used or not

[YardleyBill]

I'm in. Thanks for organizing this.

[ryan838]

I can't remember how much I donated last year but I think I did the same again this year.

[davidb69]

I was happy to donate $10, it's been a good year and I am proud to contribute my little bit I can. Hopefully the total well exceeds the goal.

[shafnitz]

It's really awesome being a part of this. Gave my donation, put the widget on my website, now I gotta find something to give as a prize.

[lupinckc]

But if a person who donates $5 has an opportunity to win this bundle, and the majority of people will donate less than the $400-500+ value of this bundle the idea that a person can win a massive bundle for such little effort is kinda lame. If it was split up into smaller bits or something, that would make more sense (not as a single prize).
The person who had this sitting around could have seen the his "prize" be put to immediate use if it went to a charity/house/library directly.

I am specifically addressing this massive prize bundle and not all the smaller little prizes or the $500 gift card because it seems to be an excessively large prize and I thought there was something on CAG where donations of games directly to a kids charity occurred (unless I am confusing it with the military one).

anyways thats the last I'll say about that. I'm just as happy to win the prize now that it is in the pot but still...

I can't help but to completely agree with this guy. That bundle should either be split up, or donated.

[bornrunnin31]

Donated $10!

[shafnitz]

But if a person who donates $5 has an opportunity to win this bundle, and the majority of people will donate less than the $400-500+ value of this bundle the idea that a person can win a massive bundle for such little effort is kinda lame. If it was split up into smaller bits or something, that would make more sense (not as a single prize).
The person who had this sitting around could have seen the his "prize" be put to immediate use if it went to a charity/house/library directly.

I am specifically addressing this massive prize bundle and not all the smaller little prizes or the $500 gift card because it seems to be an excessively large prize and I thought there was something on CAG where donations of games directly to a kids charity occurred (unless I am confusing it with the military one).

anyways thats the last I'll say about that. I'm just as happy to win the prize now that it is in the pot but still...

While I understand your point, I think the reason for all this isn't to win prizes, it's to raise money for charity. Having said that, if more people are inclined to donate small amounts in the hopes of winning a big prize, then it's worth it in the long run.

[Ikohn4ever]

donated, maybe more before its over

[FoxHoundADAM]

I'm in. Matched my donation from last year, but considering giving more. Really trying to find someting to donate too.

[Z_meista]

10% in just a few days!

[djfp]

It doesn't seem like the Chip-in counter has updated since last night (it was at $1205.01 before I donated around midnight). I'm thinking the actual total is a lot higher.

[KyleGamgee]

I love that you get involved in this every year. Last year was incredible!

I put in my $5. :)

[chakan]

Cool. Cheapy D's annoyance with how long it took them to cash the check aside, I hoped we'd do this again this year.

Man, how I hope to win one of Marten's famous boxes.

[Dicerion]

I'm in, contributed last year while I was still in college, glad to contribute more this year now that I am a full time worker. Such a great charity

[Klank]

I'm thankful to have a job this year so I was able to contribute a bit more than previous years. Doin it 4 da shorteez ya'll!

http://stanton.landofwindandghosts.com/SuperSurloin.jpg

[Sinksand]

Thanks for the opportunity to donate. I'm sure that we'll break $30,000 this year.

[Arakias]

The raffle seems to be well on the way! 11% and counting just the 2nd day in (or so).

I have to give major kudos to Justden for offering the most amazing prize possible. His generosity amazes me and I know he hopes it gets all CAGers out there to donate and to donate more to the Child's Play Charity. Perhaps the winner of this generous prize would choose to give it to a charity himself (or herself).

Lets break that record!

[quest1962]

How do I make a prize donation? :bouncy:

[comic0guy]

donated a decent amount..... definitely feel the need to donate this year, and its always awesome to help other people enjoy games as much as i do............ and people don't forgot from childsplay website through amazon you can order stuff for a hospital in your area.

[daknight]

How do I make a prize donation? :bouncy:

The first post has information and a link to the email/form for you to send CheapyD the information about the game you'll donate.

[evg2000]

I threw in my $20


www.evg2000.com

[jonrosing]

I just threw in $10, I'll do another donation before Christmas.

[captainova]

Sorry if its obvious, but how do they know how much a cag account actually donated? Is it based off the email or name?

[quest1962]

The first post has information and a link to the email/form for you to send CheapyD the information about the game you'll donate.

Thank you, Da! Serves me right for not reading all the way to the prize list. My :drool: must've gooped up the trackpad.

[djfp]

The raffle seems to be well on the way! 11% and counting just the 2nd day in (or so).

I have to give major kudos to Justden for offering the most amazing prize possible. His generosity amazes me and I know he hopes it gets all CAGers out there to donate and to donate more to the Child's Play Charity. Perhaps the winner of this generous prize would choose to give it to a charity himself (or herself).

Lets break that record!

I was thinking in that vein myself. If I win the large prize, I will gift the 360 to my girlfriend's son, sell a majority of the games and donate the net proceeds to Child's Play.

[CheapyD]

It doesn't seem like the Chip-in counter has updated since last night (it was at $1205.01 before I donated around midnight). I'm thinking the actual total is a lot higher.
It often gets cached in Firefox...try clearing your cache.
I've updated the prize list.

[djfp]

It often gets cached in Firefox...try clearing your cache.
I've updated the prize list.

Thanks! Safari's cache was playing tricks on me. It is awesome to see that the tally is already up to 12% of the target after a few days. Maybe we can hit 35K or above at this rate!

[slickkill77]

Sorry if its obvious, but how do they know how much a cag account actually donated? Is it based off the email or name?

I was wondering the same thing actualy

[Draekon]

I was wondering the same thing actualy

If it's the same as last year, which I assume it is. Then it's all sorted by your email that paypal uses. Originally last year donations were going to be connected to users on CAG via the email that paypal used but not everyone had the same email and some donator's weren't CAGs.


Don't think I'm wrong, but I may be.

[thaima1shu]

Made a $30 donation. Feels good :)

[lanzarlaluna]

Marten's Famous Random Boxes of Mother Fucking Awesomeness are reason alone to donate at least $5. Time to get cracking. =]

[slickkill77]

Made a $30 donation. Feels good :)

You had to be that guy...;)

[dsunshine]

if you have any extra digital copies of half life 2 from the orange box, you should donate them.

[kevzik]

Will definitely contribute later.

[S1lentTwo]

Made my contribution, and my girlfriend chipped in some money too :)

[marten]

Marten's Famous Random Boxes of Mother Fucking Awesomeness are reason alone to donate at least $5. Time to get cracking. =]

Comments like this are exactly why I decided to do two of them this year. :D

[Haggar]

Does anyone have any Microsoft contacts? They could do a short community video about this on Xbox Live. And I guess Sony could do the same on PSN.

It's a good cause and would be good PR for them.

[dwhelan]

if you have any extra digital copies of half life 2 from the orange box, you should donate them.

You know what, that is not a bad idea, I always forget I have those extra copies sitting around.

[ryan838]

Damn well I decided to donate quite a bit more than last year. I got a better paying job and I remember how much fun I used to have when I was younger playing videogames. These kids need something like this and I hope this helps ease their pain a little and gives them some good memories cuz if it does then its well worth it.

[Arakias]

Comments like this are exactly why I decided to do two of them this year. :D

Wonderful mystery box from last year. And now two mystery boxes?!?!
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=169529

[Keegs]

If it's the same as last year, which I assume it is. Then it's all sorted by your email that paypal uses. Originally last year donations were going to be connected to users on CAG via the email that paypal used but not everyone had the same email and some donator's weren't CAGs.


Don't think I'm wrong, but I may be.

Yea I was wondering this too. My emails for this and paypal are different. It's not a big deal as I was going to donate to a charity anyways but I'm just wondering how this magical system works haha.

[XxFuRy2Xx]

I second what Keegs said. My paypal and e-mail for CAG are completely different.

[johnnypark]

Don't remember what I gave last year, but started off with $10, will probably throw in some more later. This is exciting!

[dyeknom]

Donated. Kids need games (or toys... but mostly games).

[bobo2k4]

I'm in!
Almost forgot about it. Shouldn't we have this stuck on the front page of cag?

[Ma12kez]

We were a Platinum Sponsor last year! The sponsors listed are for this year.
Oh, thanks for the clarification. Makes a lot more sense.

[DaftPunkFan37]

Okay, get this

I'm talking to my dad saying I want to donate some money to Child's Play, and he tells me to find a fucking website that tells if the charity actually gives ALL THE MONEY they reccieve. I mention to him how they do and how it's run by a reputable company, and he still wouldn't believe me until I found the fucking information (paranoid asshole, why get so wound up over $50?)

Does anyone know what site does that? My dad couldn't remember the url and a google search pulled up nothing

[Great One]

Okay, get this

I'm talking to my dad saying I want to donate some money to Child's Play, and he tells me to find a fucking website that tells if the charity actually gives ALL THE MONEY they reccieve. I mention to him how they do and how it's run by a reputable company, and he still wouldn't believe me until I found the fucking information (paranoid asshole, why get so wound up over $50?)

Does anyone know what site does that? My dad couldn't remember the url and a google search pulled up nothing


http://www.childsplaycharity.org/about.php


Q. Does Child's Play charge administrative fees?
A. We try our best to have every dollar that comes in go right back to the hospitals, but there is a slight administrative cost that does get paid for with donations (for example, shipping $200,000 worth of Nintendo DS' to dozens of hospitals worldwide is not free, sadly). Historically, these charges have not exceeded 2-3%. It's true that we're a non-profit, but unlike most non-profits, we're not in it to create a self-sustainable entity. We do it to give.

[DaftPunkFan37]

Hopefully this will be enough, thank you!

[dwhelan]

Should hit 15% even, once the widget updates -- keep it up CAG.

[slickkill77]

Threw $5 more in there

[kenshinx454]

$10 for now!

[Azumangaman]

I'll throw in $20 in a week or so when I get my next paycheck.
LOVE that we're doing it again :)
EVERYONE DONATE!

[DarkRider23]

I'll be sending in around $50. Just gotta sell a couple more Wii Sports on eBay. ;)

[georgeb76]

This is great, i am definately donating. Take it from me, the familys with kids in these hospitals really appreciate this stuff. My little girl was in the UNC childrens hospital for a month. She is fine now, we were lucky, but there are lots of kids that are really sick, and games help make it a little more bearable!

[chronodev]

I'm in!

[shadowkast]

we're gettin there, c-ya on payday by the way

[Loonknight]

$10 more for the cause

[EXStrike]

$40 in.

<3 Child's Play

[KrazyKarl126]

In for $10...

Figure it's the least I can do, what with all the money this site has saved me(cost me?) over the past year...

[XxFuRy2Xx]

I gave 5.46. A bit of a weird number, but I give what I can. I'm glad it goes to help the kids who need it.

[georox]

Tossed in my $10, would've tossed in more but one of the booths at GenCon Indy was collecting funds for ChildsPlay earlier this year, and I tossed a good bit in. (I think the Zombie Rising one.)

[thegame1921]

In for 50, hoping to double that in two weeks when I gets paid again.

[Galego23]

Donated as well.

I'm always hesitant on the legitimacy of a charity but this is definitely a legit one and a GREAT charity.

+1

[Galego23]

Also, how does Cheapy tell who donated or not? Or do we go just by whoever says "Donated" in this thread?

[shafnitz]

Also, how does Cheapy tell who donated or not? Or do we go just by whoever says "Donated" in this thread?
By the email address associated with your PayPal account.

[Galego23]

By the email address associated with your PayPal account.

Er, but the e-mail address for my paypal is different than than the one used on this website.

[shafnitz]

Er, but the e-mail address for my paypal is different than than the one used on this website.
Does that matter?

[Galego23]

Does that matter?


Well my question was how would they know who donated for the charity?

You said by PayPal e-mail address.

If like me, people have different e-mails from their CAG account and PayPal, how would they know what CAG member donated what?

[Quintessence]

Marked so I can come back and donate later.

[ratzombie]

Well my question was how would they know who donated for the charity?

You said by PayPal e-mail address.

If like me, people have different e-mails from their CAG account and PayPal, how would they know what CAG member donated what?
They don't.

This is more of a collective thing, where all our donations will be essentially from "CAG" not "cmart05 from CAG".

[Galego23]

They don't.

This is more of a collective thing, where all our donations will be essentially from "CAG" not "cmart05 from CAG".


Got you, but so then how are raffle prizes handed out?

[shafnitz]

Well my question was how would they know who donated for the charity?

You said by PayPal e-mail address.

If like me, people have different e-mails from their CAG account and PayPal, how would they know what CAG member donated what?
They don't, but they don't need to. If you win a prize, you'll be contacted at the email address associated with your PayPal account.
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5193953&postcount=47

[Galego23]

They don't, but they don't need to. If you win a prize, you'll be contacted at the email address associated with your PayPal account.
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5193953&postcount=47

Thanks, that's what I was getting at, appreciate it.

[Rocko]

That information should really be added to the first post.

[figcoinc]

Put my $5 in. If I win a raffle good, and if not still good. Hope it helps the kids regardless.

[JMEPO]

Just put my $5.00 in.

^__^

[HOTSHIET]

That time of the year already, wow time sure flies! Donated, hope we break the record!!

[coltcannon]

In for $100 now, I am matching anything my friends or family are donating additionally.

[Kandal]

in for $5! there goes a gallon of milk for my 1 year old son. I'm sure he'll understand the cause.

[thurston]

in for $10... go CAG..

[Lucci YaYo]

my girl kicked me for donating but who cares its a giving time of year

[slickkill77]

In for $100 now, I am matching anything my friends or family are donating additionally.
:shock: What a High Roller

[doppelgangerknight]

In for $25, Hopefully after I finish buying my textbooks for the next semester I can have more to give.

[Plac1d]

$45! First contribution of Sunday as a bonus.

[slickkill77]

OK up to $20 total because I just got paid

[luvmysegadc]

Happy to donate!

"Merry X-Mas"!
- Robot Santahttp://www.ugo.com/movies/fictional-santas/images/robot-santa.jpg

[NoobHammer]

$5 for now, once textbooks for next semester are paid for, I will add more. I wish I could afford to give a lot more to help people. Kudos to those of you making substantial contributions!

[DragonSlayerX]

I will donate once I get paid on the 15th. :)

Speakin of which I never even got what I won last year. Oh well, it all went to a good cause so it didn't bother me. :)

[NiTeShade777]

I just heard on the Player One Podcast, that they are going to donate a prize for the raffle.
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[Damianogre]

Usually my extended family has a gift exchange for everyone. This year we decided to give to various charities. I'm putting Childs Play up for a vote this year. If nothing else I'll give my share to this one.:)

[Tengaport]

I only threw in $5 last year, and although my financial situation is up in the air at the moment the wife and I are in for $25.

[pop311]

Finally put in my $100. Hope to give more as the month progresses.

[xGunCrazyx]

Donated $10! ($5 this year, and the $5 I didn't do last year lol)
Might be able to throw a game into the prize list this year too
Probably do that after I sell my college books back to the college :)

[bobo2k4]

Threw in another $10.
Lets hit 10,000 by Wednesday!

[NoLimitz80]

Donated. :) For a great cause imo.

[Mr_hockey66]

id like to donate kane and lynch for 360 for a prize as well. its used though. Just let me know.

Come on guys. 10.00 from everybody goes a long way. plus you have the chance to win prizes. its for a good cause and give back to the cag community. We all get some many deals and friends from here. Give something back!

Anything helps. If you got a dollar donate a dollar. Every little bit helps.

[toocool17]

in for $15, thank you for this great site, and for helping out such a great charity.

[starmask2k3]

if each CAG gives 5 dollars we can get to 30,000 or more EZ

[djfp]

if each CAG gives 5 dollars we can get to 30,000 or more

According to the site's info, there are 41794 registered members. If each contributed $5.00, we'd be sitting pretty at nearly $209,000! This thread has gotten 6743 views...but only 360 contributors to date. Some of you CheapAsses need to open those wallets! I'm feeling the need to contribute another $20.00.

[dv8mad]

Well, we just had a baby 10 days ago and I still managed to donate $5, so the rest of you can do it as well! ;)

Hope to win whatever the biggest thing is so my parents will flip out when I ask them to forward it to me in Japan. LOL

[Brodiemegacorp]

I will be sure to send mine in this Friday. Go CAG!!

[TehMuff1nM4n]

I donated around $6 a week ago. :)

[erinkitty24]

lol how do they know who donated what? so if i win how do i know?

[PR Mega X]

lol how do they know who donated what? so if i win how do i know?

You'll be notified via the e-mail attached to your Paypal account.

[Galego23]

Got my nice Christmas bonus from work and chipped in some more. Almost at $10,000 come on guys!

[Galego23]

According to the site's info, there are 41794 registered members. If each contributed $5.00, we'd be sitting pretty at nearly $209,000! This thread has gotten 6743 views...but only 360 contributors to date. Some of you CheapAsses need to open those wallets! I'm feeling the need to contribute another $20.00.

Well, you've got to figure maybe of those 41,794... 20,000 or so are genuinely active enough to even see this thread, even then yeah $5.00 per member is a ton of money.

Though, I've posted about this charity on other forums I visit, so more exposure has been given regardless.

The economy is rough on us all, but $5 for kids who really need it won't be hurting your wallet, especially when you're using this site to purchase video games. =]

[starmask2k3]

Well, you've got to figure maybe of those 41,794... 20,000 or so are genuinely active enough to even see this thread, even then yeah $5.00 per member is a ton of money.

Though, I've posted about this charity on other forums I visit, so more exposure has been given regardless.

The economy is rough on us all, but $5 for kids who really need it won't be hurting your wallet, especially when you're using this site to purchase video games. =]

if there is 20,000 people active 5.00x20,000 =100,000 or more

[Galego23]

I did say that was a ton of money, lol...

[slickkill77]

You rich bastards keep making me want to give...up to $25

[Wolve11]

I've donated a prize before and I would again since I have some mint 360 games laying around but since you can't donate used games I'm going to have to pass. I'll still donate just not through CAG.

[Napegator]

I finally was able to jump in...

[ArthurDigbySellers]

Even if 20,000 users are active, how many of those users have paypal accounts? That alone limits how many people are going to be able to participate using ChipIn.

Of course even 10,000 users at $5 a piece would beat our goal this year.

[Denada]

Wish I had a prize to contribute, but at least I'm in for $25. It's not much, but every bit counts!

[Denada]

Even if 20,000 users are active, how many of those users have paypal accounts? That alone limits how many people are going to be able to participate using ChipIn.

Of course even 10,000 users at $5 a piece would beat our goal this year.

You don't need a paypal account to pay. They take credit cards directly.

[HeadRusch]

Chances are if you don't have a paypal account, you probably don't have a credit card. I'm guessing there are plenty of Under-18 types here.... :P

[dubbfoolio]

thanks for doing this Cheapy. I chipped in my $5.

[FoxHoundADAM]

Threw in $15 more. Up to $20 now. Still might give more.

Come on everyone even if it's just $1 it helps.

[SpitFire158]

I threw in $10

[thaima1shu]

Made another $30 donation. Up to $60 now. I'll try to see if I can scrounge up a way to get to $100.

[slickkill77]

$50....ok I'm done now. I don't make enough to keep going. Come on CAG almost at $10,000

[liberaltugboat]

In for $20... will throw in another $20 on my next pay check

[Ivanhoe]

Just donated. I might donate again before its all over.


What would be nice is to have wombat or cheapy buy 30k dollars worth of toys/games/systems and give them to the hosipitals/kids in person with video!

Wombat can be SANTA!

[Darkprime]

I just chipped in $10. I would have thought more would be raised by now.

[bebop]

As Wombat said these are tough economic times. But the times for these kids/familes are tougher then we could probably imagine. So donate CAGS.

[ZombieJeebus]

25 in. Thanks to Cheapy for setting all this up and for having an awesome site and podcast. You and Wombat were jobbed in the podcast awards!

[mietha]

Donated, but my donation isn't reflected in the total. Maybe it only updates every so often...

[Mr_hockey66]

threw in another 10.00 and some more prizes. Dig deep guys. Pass on one of the gamefly games and throw some needy children a bone! You can do without another dust collecting game. Come on guys. Santa is coming soon.

[pjarvi]

I was surprised to find that the raffle wasn't stickied somewhere on the front page of CAG. I had to dig through page 2 of the post archives to find it (I didn't think to check the "Off Topic" forum).

Anyways, I chipped in for $5 (money is extremely tight for me right now), but also sent an email to Cheapy offering a prize for the raffle (4000 point card for Live).

[antlp89]

Donated $5, I will try and donate some more if I'm able to sell more of my crap on Amazon. This is the least I can do for all the great deals cag has provided me since I've joined.

[shadowkast]

chipped a nickel bag for now

[oakley568]

Glad to donate $10, hope this helps someone!

[Quintessence]

In for $15! :bouncy:

[FFMooglestar]

Put in my donation, let's crush this goal guys!

[hero101]

I donated $10. I hope that helps.

[ddp72984]

dropped $100. at least this year, I was able to donate before xmas. thanks for bringing the sponsorship back cheapyd!

[tcolberg]

Threw in $5. It's not much, but hopefully I'll find a little bit more next week to put in.

[FullmetalCJ]

In for $50 (in addition to donating a prize to the raffle).

[LiGHtHoUsE]

I'm in for $15

[qlos]

In for $10 - this is a great cause.

[Mr_hockey66]

my prize is not showing up in the prize list. x3 new Shout ABOUT...(MUSIC, TV, MOVIES ETC ) DVD games.
20.00 value on each. :-(

[FaintDeftone]

I may try to throw in at least 5 bucks. I got laid off from my job Dec 1st and I'm struggling to buy Christmas presents right now. I'll see what I can do.

[PanzerNinja]

In for $10.

[ryan838]

Last year we got listed on the donors list and I hope we do again this year. Just cuz we are cheapasses doesnt mean we wont open our wallets to a good cause.

[MagicCarp]

it's great to see people out there really do care, this is a great cause.

[CheapyD]

I was surprised to find that the raffle wasn't stickied somewhere on the front page of CAG. I had to dig through page 2 of the post archives to find it (I didn't think to check the "Off Topic" forum).

Anyways, I chipped in for $5 (money is extremely tight for me right now), but also sent an email to Cheapy offering a prize for the raffle (4000 point card for Live).

There is a big 300x250 box located on the front page. Don't see how you could miss it.

Thanks for the donations!

[Galego23]

threw in another 10.00 and some more prizes. Dig deep guys. Pass on one of the gamefly games and throw some needy children a bone! You can do without another dust collecting game. Come on guys. Santa is coming soon.

Considering Game Fly games are used... I don't think it's allowed to be given as a gift..

[starmask2k3]

i sended 35

[XxFuRy2Xx]

I just won a PixelJunk Eden code from spiketv, and after playing the demo it's not really my cup of tea. I would like to donate it as a raffle prize, is this possible? Can I just e-mail or PM it to cheapy?

[CloudANDTidus]

There is a big 300x250 box located on the front page. Don't see how you could miss it.

Thanks for the donations!

It's not being displayed on the UK front page. I know our cash isn't worth much anymore but you could still be missing out on possible donations.

[pjarvi]

There is a big 300x250 box located on the front page. Don't see how you could miss it.

Thanks for the donations!

Is it in one of the customizable module's? I removed some from the front page, so that may be why I don't see it. I'm also using Safari, but i'm not using any ad-blockers.

[Mr_hockey66]

Considering Game Fly games are used... I don't think it's allowed to be given as a gift..



No I ment for people to not buy a cheapy gamefly game and pass that money on to the charity.

Plus the shout about dvd games are new...not used. I guess' I'll have to donate to toys for tots if they won't be used in the raffle as prizes.

[Galego23]

Child's Play Charity Exceeds $1,000,000 In Donations

Marks the third straight year that Child's Play has hit a million dollars.

By Kat Bailey (http://www.1up.com/do/my1Up?publicUserId=5725436), 12/17/2008
http://media.1up.com/media?id=3661730&type=lg
One of the best things to ever happen to the gaming community keeps getting bigger. And now for the third year in the row, Child's Play has raised more than $1,000,000 in donations. According to Gamasutra (http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=21547) and the official website (http://www.childsplaycharity.org/), the charity for children's hospital patients started by Penny Arcade's Mike Krahulik and Jerry Holkins (Gabe and Tycho to you and me) in 2003 has surpassed the million mark. As of December 12, the total sits at $1,070,000, a number that Holkins called "almost stupidly large."
Over on Penny Arcade (http://www.penny-arcade.com/2008/12/15/you-will-feel-heat/), Holkins said, "What could I possibly say that this weird, almost stupidly large number does not communicate?"
Child's Play still has a little over $200,000 to go before hitting last year's target. But with gamers all over the world continuing to give generously, it looks like an attainable goal.




That's amazing... I think that should go on the first post.

[CheapyD]

It's not being displayed on the UK front page. I know our cash isn't worth much anymore but you could still be missing out on possible donations.

Yeah, I kept it north america only because I doubt prize donators will want to ship internationally.

Is it in one of the customizable module's? I removed some from the front page, so that may be why I don't see it. I'm also using Safari, but i'm not using any ad-blockers.

Its in the spot where the normal 300x250 appears. Its not customizable. If you are in the USA or Canada, you should see it. Lemme play around with it a bit.

[trabbahabba]

In for $10.00

[XxFuRy2Xx]

I just won a PixelJunk Eden code from spiketv, and after playing the demo it's not really my cup of tea. I would like to donate it as a raffle prize, is this possible? Can I just e-mail or PM it to cheapy?Hey Cheapy, mind letting me know? Thanks.

[starmask2k3]

cheapyd u said old school games can be used right . bcause i have some old school games to give for prizes