JasonG Posted January 7, 2023 Posted January 7, 2023 I hope everyone realizes by now that @olyclimber is taking responsibility for supporting the site out of his own pocket. I had an idea to help out in this regard, namely to print and frame six of my images and auction them in support of the site. I have set the opening bid prices to give the site a decent donation, while still covering my material costs for printing and framing each image. I am not charging for my labor, nor delivery of these framed prints to anywhere along I-5, from Bellingham to Seattle. I'm totally biased, but they look really nice. It is a bit of a gamble. I hope this works to generate some income for running the site, but it is up to you all to see if it does! If you are interested in a particular image, please respond in the thread below and I will track them (I'll try and keep the bids below updated as the prices rise). I will keep the bidding open for about two weeks, closing at 23:59 on 1/23/23. Bids are closed! Image #1. Fire on the Mountain. Sunrise on the Inspiration Icecap. Image is 16"X24" (HxW), total framed size is 27"X33" (HxW). @Sir Crikalot wins with $200! Image #2. Eldorado from Primus. Note the climbers on the summit ridge. Image is 24"X16", total framed size is 31"X25". @bellows wins with $300! Image #3. High Summer in the Pickets. Image is 16"X24". Total Framed size is 25"X31". @Sir Crikalotwins with $360! Image #4. Sunrise of McMillan Spires. Image is 24"X16", total framed size is 31"X25". @Sir Crikalotwins with $360! Image #5. East Fury Sunrise. Image is 16"X24". Total Framed size is 25"X31". MY SISTER ( 😅) wins with $225! Image #6. Crowder from Pickell Pass. Image is 16"X24". Total Framed size is 25"X31". @Sir Crikalot wins with $175. 7 1 1 Quote
olyclimber Posted January 8, 2023 Posted January 8, 2023 Ok I'll bid on the McMillian Spires photo. $175. I've had things framed before, so I know these prices are starting low.... Quote
JasonG Posted January 8, 2023 Author Posted January 8, 2023 @kmfoerster beat you to it! I think maybe I should have split the photos into separate threads, but for now feel free to just respond out in the open.... so everyone can see. So, you'll need to go higher @olyclimber! Quote
JasonG Posted January 8, 2023 Author Posted January 8, 2023 I'm continuously editing the original post with the current highest bid, and by whom, just to make it extra fun. Quote
Bronco Posted January 8, 2023 Posted January 8, 2023 I'm submitting the opening bid on Eldorado and the Pickets. These would look great in my office! 1 1 Quote
olyclimber Posted January 9, 2023 Posted January 9, 2023 4 hours ago, JasonG said: @kmfoerster beat you to it! I think maybe I should have split the photos into separate threads, but for now feel free to just respond out in the open.... so everyone can see. So, you'll need to go higher @olyclimber! $185 1 Quote
MackAttack Posted January 9, 2023 Posted January 9, 2023 I bid $200 on Sunrise of McMillan Spires. 1 1 Quote
cipohl Posted January 9, 2023 Posted January 9, 2023 $350 for Sunrise on McMillan $350 for Summer in the Pickets Chris Pohl 2 1 Quote
bedellympian Posted January 9, 2023 Posted January 9, 2023 (edited) Eldorado from Primus... $200 Jason, can you hold on to this for a couple months if I get this? I'm down in Oregon and can't guarantee when I'll get up there. Edited January 9, 2023 by bedellympian Quote
JasonG Posted January 9, 2023 Author Posted January 9, 2023 23 minutes ago, bedellympian said: can you hold on to this for a couple months if I get this? I'm down in Oregon and can't guarantee when I'll get up there. Can do! Thanks for the bid @bedellympian! Quote
Sir Crikalot Posted January 11, 2023 Posted January 11, 2023 Hit me with $10 more than the current bid for all six of the pieces, to get this party ripping. This is a good cause -- as a long time lurker substantially taking more than I provide on this forum, would hate to see this place swell to the ether for lack of community support. Let's go! 1 2 Quote
JasonG Posted January 11, 2023 Author Posted January 11, 2023 NOW WE'RE TALKING!!!! 💥 💥 💥 BOOM! 💥💥💥 Quote
chrisc88 Posted January 11, 2023 Posted January 11, 2023 Love this! I'll put $225 on "Image #2. Eldorado from Primus." 1 1 Quote
bellows Posted January 11, 2023 Posted January 11, 2023 These are incredible. $300 for Eldorado 1 Quote
olyclimber Posted January 19, 2023 Posted January 19, 2023 BUMP!!! Auction ends on on the 23rd? Quote
JasonG Posted January 19, 2023 Author Posted January 19, 2023 Sure thing, let's end it at midnight 1/23/23, just to give people something to do on a Monday. Will edit original post to reflect this. Break open that piggy bank!! Quote
JasonG Posted January 23, 2023 Author Posted January 23, 2023 TODAY is your last day to bid on the images! 1 Quote
JasonG Posted January 24, 2023 Author Posted January 24, 2023 OK, the big winners are @Sir Crikalot @bellows and my sister! I will be in touch with details on payment and delivery. Thanks everyone, we've raised significant funds for the site!! 2 1 1 Quote
OlympicMtnBoy Posted January 25, 2023 Posted January 25, 2023 That’s awesome! Thanks for supporting with your art! Quote
olyclimber Posted January 25, 2023 Posted January 25, 2023 36 minutes ago, OlympicMtnBoy said: That’s awesome! Thanks for supporting with your art! Indeed. @JasonG feel free to earmark if you want this to go to certain efforts or whatever. We will make sure this happens. This whole community is in your debt for this. But at the same time I would also recognized all the other effort you have put forth to keep this place alive: Stepping up to be a moderator. Being a general advocate for the site. Much more than this.... But the biggest one in my book: Creating some of the best content this site has ever seen (consistent and numerous high quality trip reports with professional grade photography) Thank you, you are appreciated. 3 1 Quote
olyclimber Posted January 25, 2023 Posted January 25, 2023 And also huge thanks to those that threw down as well. 1 1 Quote
Sir Crikalot Posted January 26, 2023 Posted January 26, 2023 Oh shit, look at that. I won -- a lot. Gotta say, that is not how I expected this to go down. This forum is way too important to let get lost to apathetic disregard, though. Thank you @olyclimber, @JasonG, and everyone who supports this site with moderation, contribution, and representation as an active piece of PNW adventure history. Let the summer scheming commence! 1 1 1 Quote
JasonG Posted January 31, 2023 Author Posted January 31, 2023 On 1/25/2023 at 1:57 PM, olyclimber said: Thank you, you are appreciated. Thanks for the kind words @olyclimber! I am good putting the funds wherever you feel the greatest needs are. This is definitely a fun community to be a part of and I am glad to help! Quote
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