[dscott]

Here's my take on raffles and people who buy tickets. I have been involved in quite a few car raffles and the main focus I see is people wanting something that they can't normally afford. Everyone on this forum understands the value of a Kirkham car but trying to sell tickets to anybody that isn't in this realm, won't.

All of us are hit daily by charities asking for money so to the general public this is just another charity raffle. If people understood the cause they would be donating already. I look through Hemmings all the time and see raffle cars. I sometimes buy tickets but I couldn't tell you want the charity is. I buy the ticket because I like the car. I don't ever think I'm going to win but it does make me feel better knowing I donated to a worthy cause.

I think many of you have come up with the right idea on keeping the price low. I think we can sell many more tickets at a price of $10 rather than $100. If the car is to be displayed at car shows the general public views the car as a "Cobra" not a Kirkham, SAI, ERA or any other brand. Most people will spend $10 because they understand they probably won't win but the money is put to good use. If I want to buy $200 worth what is the difference if it's 2 tickets or 20. I think we open the doors to many people if the price is kept low. There's a much longer line at the $1 raffle than at the $100 raffle.

DV is right about the fling being a family event. Isn't it wonderful that CF is being helped along the way. I also applaud the Kirkhams for lowering the table to my level. I have donated each year and I will again this year but I sometimes get the feeling that my paltry gifts aren't worth the postage. They are right in the statement that each gift represents what the person can afford or manage. It isn't the value it's the cause that benefits. I never donated anything with the intent of it bringing in a certain dollar amount, never crossed my mind. I felt good having donated to a great bunch of people.

Sorry to have rambled on but once I get started it's hard to stop.
Don