Collectors Who Care

synapse17 · 07-10-2012, 05:53 PM

This thread is devoted solely to collectors who would like to bring light to bad situations and injustice all around the word.

Please feel free to post information that you feel would help to enlighten Arkers to the pain and misfortune others suffer everyday.

When we ignore those without a voice and allow these injustices to prevail we only make a world where the same is more likely to befall ourselves or our loved ones.

Rules. Everyone will respect the opinions, and the rights of their fellow Arkers to express said opinions. I want a goodhearted, spirited debate as to how we can bring about some positive change in this world and on this site, no mater how small.

Knowledge is power and an informed populous is a strong populous.

Any organizations, charities, NGO's or other groups that someone would like to discuss is welcome and encouraged.

Important Note. Opinions on this thread are not in anyway endorsed by the site or those who run it. Any material that they deem inappropriate can and will be removed at their discretion.

Thank you!

Boba Fettuccini · 07-10-2012, 06:01 PM

This would be more fitting in the general discussion, but I think this is a good idea.

I think if we're willing to dump loads of cash on toys and being really charitable with our fellow collectors, we ought to consider putting some of those funds into humanitarian organizations.

Assuming this thread can remain open (what with the 'no politics' rule here), I've got a non-profit I'm trying to kick off that would be perfect for a large community of collectors who drive around and use paypal a lot. I'm a little too occupied to put up the full description now, but I'll get it typed up and posted later tonight.

Optimus Vader · 07-10-2012, 06:14 PM

Wait,.. what do we put in here? Just any sort of helpful hint or general life tip?

mikefavata · 07-10-2012, 06:14 PM

I donate old/unwanted comics to Heroes for Heroes, it sends comics to the troops. Collector's Comics

I also donate 10% of all of my eBay auctions to the Love Doctors charaties. They help a lot of the less fortunate in South Florida. :: The Love Doctors Charities :: Over $200.00 so far this year from my auctions.

mikefavata · 07-10-2012, 06:15 PM

Also (since this is a MARVEL forum), Children's Hospitals will usually take donations of comics for the kids, just make sure it's age appropriate stuff.

M3T4L V1KING · 07-10-2012, 06:18 PM

I give helpful tips of the day.

Helpful tip of the day from the M3T4L V1KING: If you're upset and have a Facebook account, don't make a status about it. You'll just most likely annoy people. Instead, find a close friend, and talk to them about your situation. Because the Facebook community does not give a damn.

mikefavata · 07-10-2012, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by M3T4L V1KING

I give helpful tips of the day.

Helpful tip of the day from the M3T4L V1KING: If you're upset and have a Facebook account, don't make a status about it. You'll just most likely annoy people. Instead, find a close friend, and talk to them about your situation. Because the Facebook community does not give a damn.

+1.

I barely even post on Facebook anymore. I think I post on my Fan page more than my personal one.

Optimus Vader · 07-10-2012, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by M3T4L V1KING

I give helpful tips of the day.

Helpful tip of the day from the M3T4L V1KING: If you're upset and have a Facebook account, don't make a status about it. You'll just most likely annoy people. Instead, find a close friend, and talk to them about your situation. Because the Facebook community does not give a damn.

hahaha... yeah, I hate that shit.

synapse17 · 07-10-2012, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Optimus Vader

Wait,.. what do we put in here? Just any sort of helpful hint or general life tip?

Thanks everyone for posting.

OV just post anything you think people should know about that could bring awareness to a given situation you believe to be wrong.

Animal abuses, poverty, or child slavery.

For instance I just saw a video about a kitten buried up to its neck in concrete.

A guy found it, had to dig out all along the pipe the kitten was incased in, cut the steel pipe off and then carefully chiseled the kitty free. The kitten died a few days later, despite efforts to save it.

Talking about these kinds of issues can be controversial and hard, but nothing changes without awareness.

synapse17 · 07-10-2012, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mikefavata

I donate old/unwanted comics to Heroes for Heroes, it sends comics to the troops. Collector's Comics

I also donate 10% of all of my eBay auctions to the Love Doctors charaties. They help a lot of the less fortunate in South Florida. :: The Love Doctors Charities :: Over $200.00 so far this year from my auctions.

Thats awesome!

NerfTW · 07-10-2012, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by synapse17

Thanks everyone for posting.

OV just post anything you think people should know about that could bring awareness to a given situation you believe to be wrong.

Animal abuses, poverty, or child slavery.

For instance I just saw a video about a kitten buried up to its neck in concrete.

A guy found it, had to dig out all along the pipe the kitten was incased in, cut the steel pipe off and then carefully chiseled the kitty free. The kitten died a few days later, despite efforts to save it.

Talking about these kinds of issues can be controversial and hard, but nothing changes without awareness.

Then this should really be in general discussion, not the marvel toy specific forum.

It's great that you care, but there are categories for a reason.

behindthemask · 07-10-2012, 08:17 PM

Anytime a bird flies over top of you and doesn't poop on you it's a good day, anytime they do, run out and buy a big bucket of KFC and eat it in front of them with an evil grin.

shortysben · 07-10-2012, 08:24 PM

Boba, you should start a figure drive, I use to donate once in awhile to a similar thing when I played heroclix...

the site had someone who would take donations from the site, and then sell them auction style on the site, and then donate the earnings to her cause (breast cancer), I thought about doing something similar on here...pm me if you want to get something going...

synapse17 · 07-10-2012, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by behindthemask

Anytime a bird flies over top of you and doesn't poop on you it's a good day, anytime they do, run out and buy a big bucket of KFC and eat it in front of them with an evil grin.

KFC is one of the largest violators when it come to abusive practices in the factory farming industry. This and the fact that their food has tasted like shit for over a decade = they will never get a dime from me.

Everybody Poops... It's a book about potty training, and it's true for birds as well. I wouldn't hold it against them.

synapse17 · 07-10-2012, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by shortysben

Boba, you should start a figure drive, I use to donate once in awhile to a similar thing when I played heroclix...

the site had someone who would take donations from the site, and then sell them auction style on the site, and then donate the earnings to her cause (breast cancer), I thought about doing something similar on here...pm me if you want to get something going...

this is a great idea. I'm down.

synapse17 · 07-10-2012, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by NerfTW

Then this should really be in general discussion, not the marvel toy specific forum.

It's great that you care, but there are categories for a reason.

Can a mod transfer or would I have to?

M3T4L V1KING · 07-10-2012, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by synapse17

KFC is one of the largest violators when it come to abusive practices in the factory farming industry. This and the fact that their food has tasted like shit for over a decade = they will never get a dime from me.

Everybody Poops... It's a book about potty training, and it's true for birds as well. I wouldn't hold it against them.

I like KFC...

shortysben · 07-10-2012, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by M3T4L V1KING

I like KFC...

ha ha ha, I do too, until I eat there, then I remember why I dont like going there...

M3T4L V1KING · 07-10-2012, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by shortysben

ha ha ha, I do too, until I eat there, then I remember why I dont like going there...

I go there, order something outrageous like a double down, get a ton of grease on my fingers and remember why I enjoy life

shortysben · 07-10-2012, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by synapse17

this is a great idea. I'm down.

yeah, its fun, the auction gets interesting, cause for one it goes to a good cause, and 2 the nature of collecting, what people get tired of or dont want, they donate, and someone is looking for that item, perfect situation for a fun charitable auction!

M3T4L V1KING · 07-10-2012, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by synapse17

Can a mod transfer or would I have to?

A mod will do it, they're kind of to do it if you just post saying you would like the transfer. With a thread like this though they'd do it anyways.

SH0CKWAVE · 07-10-2012, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mikefavata

I donate old/unwanted comics to Heroes for Heroes, it sends comics to the troops. Collector's Comics

I also donate 10% of all of my eBay auctions to the Love Doctors charaties. They help a lot of the less fortunate in South Florida. :: The Love Doctors Charities :: Over $200.00 so far this year from my auctions.

hey o!

that's righteous, Mike.

synapse17 · 07-10-2012, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by M3T4L V1KING

I like KFC...

No accounting for taste... LOL!

synapse17 · 07-10-2012, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by shortysben

ha ha ha, I do too, until I eat there, then I remember why I dont like going there...

That's what happened the last time I ate there. Long time ago, but I remember thinking, chicken good, then I ate it. Not happy. Not even a little. And I put a lot of crap in my body.

Not your mom's chicken.

Funny how growing up you hate what your parents cook, but when you get older you enjoy it more than fast crap.

DogFashionDisco · 07-10-2012, 09:27 PM

A children's hospital sounds like the way to go. At least you know whatever you donate is going directly to a kid that could use some joy in their lives.

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Originally Posted by mikefavata

Also (since this is a MARVEL forum), Children's Hospitals will usually take donations of comics for the kids, just make sure it's age appropriate stuff.

07-10-2012, 06:01 PM	#2
Boba Fettuccini Culinary Mandalorian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 1,397	This would be more fitting in the general discussion, but I think this is a good idea. I think if we're willing to dump loads of cash on toys and being really charitable with our fellow collectors, we ought to consider putting some of those funds into humanitarian organizations. Assuming this thread can remain open (what with the 'no politics' rule here), I've got a non-profit I'm trying to kick off that would be perfect for a large community of collectors who drive around and use paypal a lot. I'm a little too occupied to put up the full description now, but I'll get it typed up and posted later tonight. Last edited by Boba Fettuccini; 07-10-2012 at 06:04 PM..

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Optimus Vader Goodfella Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Philly Posts: 4,924	Wait,.. what do we put in here? Just any sort of helpful hint or general life tip? __________________ Sales/Trade Thread - Collection Thread

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mikefavata Advanced Idea Mechanics Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Boca Caliente Posts: 1,171	I donate old/unwanted comics to Heroes for Heroes, it sends comics to the troops. Collector's Comics I also donate 10% of all of my eBay auctions to the Love Doctors charaties. They help a lot of the less fortunate in South Florida. :: The Love Doctors Charities :: Over $200.00 so far this year from my auctions. __________________

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mikefavata Advanced Idea Mechanics Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Boca Caliente Posts: 1,171	Also (since this is a MARVEL forum), Children's Hospitals will usually take donations of comics for the kids, just make sure it's age appropriate stuff. __________________

07-10-2012, 06:18 PM	#6
M3T4L V1KING You Can't Ignore My Girth Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Vancouver Island, Canada Posts: 2,032	I give helpful tips of the day. Helpful tip of the day from the M3T4L V1KING: If you're upset and have a Facebook account, don't make a status about it. You'll just most likely annoy people. Instead, find a close friend, and talk to them about your situation. Because the Facebook community does not give a damn. __________________