Nepalese earthquake relief fundraiser. Every little bit helps.

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Kevin, I think its a great idea! check out this thread.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...uake-relief-fundraiser-Every-little-bit-helps

Someone was wanting to do something similar here and has been redirected accordingly. Probably more info here or in the forum rulebook than I can tell you but hope this helps.

 

Thank you Ted. Ive see some do that but great idea for times like now:thumbup:

 

I thought an auction was OK but I got a plumb short memory.

 

There are lots of ways to help, and quite a few people on this forum who want to help. I have a couple of suggestions.

1. As Yangdu already said, the best thing is to send money, if you have it to send. Nepal is experiencing a nationwide catastrophe, and even HI people who are not themselves injured are caught up in the devastation affecting their families, friends and local communities. People will need help to find housing and to pay for the essentials of life. The ability to make knives will be important, but in the immediate coming days, weeks and maybe months, the ability to survive will be paramount, for HI workers like everyone else in Nepal.

2. Many of us have knives that can be sold to raise money. If each individual conducts a personal raffle or auction (assuming that the forum rules allow it), this can become very confusing even with the best of intentions. Some have already sold knives on the Bladeforums Exchange, with the proceeds going to Yangdu for earthquake relief. That is helpful.

3. However, I think it might be best if people ship those knives to Yangdu and let her sell them for earthquake relief. She is better situated to price and sell these knives than most individuals. Also, it will help HI to continue as a business selling knives in the coming weeks and months when shipments from Nepal might dry up completely. The more dedicated forumites will no doubt stay with HI even through an extended dry spell, but there are also many potential customers who might drift away if Yangdu does not have knives to sell, so sending your "extras" to her might be better than trying to sell them yourself.

That's just a thought. Obviously any way that people can help is appreciated.

-- Dave

 

DELETED: Better idea than what I posted over in the Cantina...

Alan

 

Excellent points Dave... I was thinking raffle, but didnt consider just sending donated khuks to Yangdu to keep her supply up.

 

Thank You, alexanderkbaker, for the kind gesture of help. Unfortunately, the bladeforum sites rules here prohibit auctions of any kind and sales by those without a gold membership or higher. We also cannot allow sales by the membership in this subforum. I will have to edit your posts. I am sorry.

Those wishing to help by offering items from their collections can either post them for sale in the Exchange forum, or mail these items to Auntie Yangdu for Resale. Perhaps if there are some particularly collectible items, a raffle could be organized, but those are a lot of work.

 

I donated via the PayPal gift option so Yangdu pays no fees.

 

I think dave has a wonderful point for those of us with large collections, I will be offering mine to HI if it is in need, I would sell every single blade I own to keep them alive.

 

I just made a donation to Auntie via PayPay gift.

Ken Krol

 

I think that cash gifts are probably the best thing we could all do at this point. I just sent a cash gift to Auntie via paypal.

 

I agree!

And where you been Bob, been kind of quiet lately.

 

PayPal gift option on pay day.

 

The kindness of you fine folks moves me. You are incredible beings.

 

Our sheath maker Pralad and shop guard/driver Rajandra's house collapsed and now they are staying in the tent until we find them a place.
I want to thank you all for Earthquake contribution to our Kamis and shop

 

It pains me I didn't have yet the possibility to contribute. I certainly will, come next week.

 

Thank you Auntie Yangdu, for the continued updates.

 

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Last weekend Sunday Lama Jigme, our family and friends together did special prayers and puja for the people of Nepal who lost their life from Earthquake