http://www.myballard.com/forum/ A forum for the Seattle neighborhood of Ballard en Mon, 20 May 2013 17:36:03 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=9581#post-138630 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 06:21:53 +0000 teigyr 138630@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>I would assume they have to have availability, also. Would suck to buy it and then have there be no room on the dates requested. </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=9581#post-138627 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 05:58:48 +0000 mc7 138627@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>My thinking is that the donating company knows the chances of someone buying and redeeming something that expires so soon is very low; it's a tax write off for them without actually having to give anything away. It's a bummer but it's been my experience that most school auctions receive one or two of these types of donations so don't feel too bad about it going unsold! </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=9581#post-138616 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 04:51:10 +0000 Cate 138616@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>Which Elementary school? And has it been offered to all the parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles etc. of kids attending said school? </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=9581#post-138600 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 03:33:08 +0000 pennygirl 138600@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>zemom...</p> <p>If you really want to get a good price for this (and more power to you if it's for an elementary school in the area), you should list it on ebay with a minimum starting bid. Good luck :-) </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=9581#post-138599 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 03:24:47 +0000 zemom 138599@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>Good questions and concerns everyone.. This came into my possession because it was donated to my first grader's public elementary school too late to be used for our annual auction. I volunteered to see if we could "auction" it off within the Seattle community and chose to post on this site, as well as Fremont, Magnolia, Greenlake, Phinneywood, and Queen Anne. We tried to get it renewed/reissued and were flatly refused. This will just get tossed in with the recycling if it can't be "sold". Come on everyone, it's for a good cause!! If you are serious about buying this and aren't willing to pay cash, please contact me and I will direct you to our school's PTA website and our PayPal account. Once the transaction is complete, the GC is yours! </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=9581#post-138584 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:54:56 +0000 phoo 138584@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>How did the poster come to possess this gift certificate? Why are they selling it? What is the value and what is the selling price? Without these crucial details, the deal certainly smells deathly. </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=9581#post-138580 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:09:56 +0000 winebaby 138580@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>This deal is LEGIT (the poster is my best friend!) - the GC has such an early expiration date as it was donated, and it can't be extended. I've been to this resort and it is great - this is a sweet deal if you can get away for a few days... it is only March in Seattle so we all know that we still have some serious rain ahead of us before we see the sun for any length of time... hop over to the islands for a healthy dose of Vitamin D! If only I had some time off from work..... </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=9581#post-138579 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:07:17 +0000 pennygirl 138579@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>Actually, I claim ownership to Park Place. 1der sold it to me over 2 weeks ago, with a whopping 10% discount, no less. </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=9581#post-138578 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:03:51 +0000 onederfullone 138578@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>...talk about adverse possession... </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=9581#post-138577 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:01:10 +0000 jubbjubb 138577@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>WARNING -- DON'T TRUST 1der...<br /> I bought Park Place last week and have already improved the property. It's worth a lot more than $1500 now &#38; I ain't sellin'. </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=9581#post-138575 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 23:53:57 +0000 onederfullone 138575@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>ummm...I've been through the time share/vacation deal shpeel several times.</p> <p><strong>Not once</strong> did I ever pay money up front. That's quite different from this offer. (and I reluctantly use the word offer)</p> <p>This would be much more convincing if it were in my spam folder, and had some good Cesar5slater verbiage to go along with it. </p> <p>This is why you should save all that monopoly money, it's perfect for this!</p> <p>On a related note, I have Park Place available, $1500, firm. You must act before I land on Free Parking... </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=9581#post-138573 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 23:32:47 +0000 pennygirl 138573@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>"And why exactly would something like this expire before the trip date?"</p> <p>Much like those special offers from the airlines. Book before the offer expires for travel before a certain date.</p> <p>Edit: I just read it more carefully. Never mind :-) </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=9581#post-138570 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 23:16:47 +0000 gracie 138570@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>I got one of these offers through the mail from a time share company. I didn't use it. A co-worker also got one and went. You have to listen to the dribble about time share. Wonder if this is the same scenario? </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=9581#post-138569 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 23:16:02 +0000 Hello 138569@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>Totally! </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=9581#post-138568 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 23:13:59 +0000 NewToNW 138568@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>And why exactly would something like this expire before the trip date? </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=9581#post-138567 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 23:09:30 +0000 Hello 138567@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>Oh, boy! This sounds too good to be true and from a brand new user even. A virtual stranger presenting an incredible opportunity with an element of time sensitivity, a generic link and a cash only demand. Very cool. </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=9581#post-138558 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 21:58:23 +0000 zemom 138558@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>We have a gift certificate for a Deluxe Oceanfront room that expires APRIL 10TH, 2011. Retail value over $1500! Got any frequent flyer miles accumulated? Need a romantic long weekend get-away? Please share with your co-workers, spouse's co-workers, friends, family - ANYONE! This offer expires Sunday, March 13th, midnight PST.</p> <p>Cash only accepted. </p> <p><a href="http://www.sheraton-kauai.com/roomsandsuites/ratesandtypes?PS=PS_aa_Hawaii_Room%20Rates_SiteLinks_070110_NAD_FM&#38;gclid=CLO0p-y0vacCFQM6gwodM3eu_w" rel="nofollow">http://www.sheraton-kauai.com/roomsandsuites/ratesandtypes?PS=PS_aa_Hawaii_Room%20Rates_SiteLinks_070110_NAD_FM&#38;gclid=CLO0p-y0vacCFQM6gwodM3eu_w</a></p> <p>Offers/bids to <a href="mailto:ahrnbrown@gmail.com">ahrnbrown@gmail.com</a> </p>