Exciting Changes @ Simon’s Auctions

Simon’s Auctions now has it’s own DOMAIN NAME – SimonsAuctions.Net!

This is just one of the many changes we’ve decided to put together to make Simon’s Auctions a more feasible idea. Originally, we had planned to use eBay support for our auctions. Mysti began by auctioning off Simon’s Tonka Car. The car itself mightn’t have found generous bidding but the real gift was Simon’s story, an opportunity to do something remarkable for this incredible family, and a unique gift that held a message of hope and love.

Apparently, messages of hope and love are against eBay’s Terms of Service. When Mysti attempted to auction Jaden’s Car on eBay on his behalf they revoked her listing (but not the fees she’d paid for it). After clarifying the exact terms of service with eBay representatives we’ve decided to stop wasting funds paying the money-hungry company and, instead, make sure more of it stays in Mysti’s pocket.

So, we bring you SimonsAuctions.Net with a new means of bidding for the products and services generous supporters have donated to our cause. Each week we will put a handful of items/services on The Auction Block. You can bid for these listings simply by leaving a comment on the listed entries.

Please spread the word about Simon’s Auctions. We need to raise another $4800 USD to reunite Simon and his Family for the rest of his stay in Denver’s NICU. If you have linked to the wordpress.com site here, we hope you will take a moment to update your link to http://www.simonsauctions.net.

Thank you for your support!

Less than 8 Hours Left!

There are less than six hours left in our first round of auctions for Simon’s Auctions: Support a Miracle, the fundraising benefit spearheaded by freelance writers and WAHMs to benefit Mysti, Simon and their family.

In this first round (we have more items to come), you’ll find…

–A Work-at-Home package, which includes a signed, advance copy of The Right Words for Any Occasion, written by Editor-in-Chief of theWAHMmagazine, Erika-Marie Geiss, plus useful and classy theWAHMmagazine merchandise and a complimentary subscription to the publication! BID NOW!

–A signed copy of Writer Mama, by Christina Katz, a must-have book for ANY freelance writer. BID NOW!

–1,000 professionally-produced, full-color, glossy business cards from Sage Resolutions. BID NOW!

Please stay tuned to this page to see the listings of winners and to see what we have up for grabs in the next round, beginning tomorrow morning.

Support a Miracle: Auctions Beginning Sept. 4, 2008

These items are currently up for auction on eBay. Please click on the link to find out more.

Writer Mama
In this must-have book, renowned freelance writer Christina Katz shares how to launch the freelance writing career of your dreams… Click here to learn more.

“Work-at-Home Package”
This collection includes a one-year subscription to theWAHMmagazine, the only content-driven, all-digital publication for work-at-home moms, dads and freelancers, plus official merchandise from thewahmmagazine… Click here to learn more.

Business Cards
Promote your company with professionally-produced, eye-catching, full-color business cards from Sage Resolutions… Click here to learn more.

All the bids for Simon’s Auctions will go through eBay. 100 percent of the funds raised will go straight to Support a Miracle, helping Mysti and her family move to Denver to be with Simon.

We have auction items to fit every budget, with minimum bids ranging in price from $5 to $700. Please browse the items below, and then click on the link to go straight to the eBay auction for that item. We will be adding more items, so check back often.
Unless otherwise noted, all bids include shipping within the continental U.S. The buyer will be responsible for a $20 maximum additional charge for shipping overseas or to Alaska, Canada or Hawaii.

Thank you to all the generous sponsors who donated to Simon’s Auction!

“Pet Lover’s Package”

Donated by Bill and Amy Mullis

Mind over Mullis
Doggerel King

The perfect gift for the pet lover on your list, The Ultimate Cat Lover and The Ultimate Dog Lover anthologies will not be available in stores until November. These advance copy, autographed trade paperbacks (signed by essayists Amy and Bill Mullis) are sure to become an inspirational collector’s item. The anthologies, illustrated with charming photographs, are edited by veterinary Marty Becker, regularly featured on ABC’s Good Morning America.

Minimum Bid/Reserve: $25

Writer Mama

Writer Mama: How to Raise a Writing Career Alongside Your Kids
Donated by Christina Katz

Renowned freelance writer Christina Katz shares how to launch the freelance writing life of your dreams, a career that can be tailored to fit your family and lifestyle. This highly-praised, often-recommended title should be on the bookshelf of every professional or aspiring writer. Short chapters, sidebars and exercises let you study the book at your own pace. Learn how to network with other writers, editors and agents, write queries and cover letters, set up a home office, and, most importantly, make time for yourself, your kids and your writing.

Minimum Bid: $5 – Bid Now!

“Spirituality Package”

“Spirituality Package”
Donated by Future Tarot

This package, designed to relax, rejuvenate and offer fresh insights into your life, includes a 13-card month-by-month personal Tarot reading from Miss Michele, a Celtic Cross spread to address one question or area of your life (such as career, romance, family, etc.) and a book of personal essays, Sacred Water, edited by Maril Crabtree.

Starting Bid/Reserve: $25

“Work-at-Home Package”

“Work-at-Home Package”
Donated by thewahmmagazine

(image used with permission from the publisher)

Whatever your business, writing well is a necessity. This must-have package for work-at-home moms, dads and freelancers includes an autographed, advance copy of The Right Words for Any Occasion by theWAHMmagazine Editor-in-Chief, Erika-Marie Geiss.

You’ll also receive theWAHMmagazine official merchandise: An 11 oz. mug to fill with your favorite caffeine, and a handy mousepad depicting the three elements that make up a WAHM’s life: Work, Home, Family. Finally, you’ll get a complimentary one-year subscription to theWAHMmagazine.

Starting bid: $35 – BID NOW!

Full-Color Business Cards

Business Cards
Donated by Sage Resolutions

You never know when a good networking opportunity will arise. Always be prepared with professionally-produced, eye-catching, full-color business cards.

You will receive 1,000 3.5 x 2” full-color business cards (both sides) with UV coating (both sides). The auction price includes custom design and set-up, with images and logo supplied by the buyer. Please note, logo design services are available for an additional charge above the auction price.

Starting bid: $60 – Bid NOW!

“Writer’s Package”

Writer’s Package
Donated by Allcot Media

Books, books, and more books! A collection of writing books no freelancer, journalist, novelist or hobbyist should be without.

* Make a Real Living as a Freelance Writer by Jenna Glatzer
* Room to Write by Bonni Goldberg
* Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg

PLUS… Critique of any article for newspaper, magazine or Web, up to 2,000 words, including one re-write and proofreading of final draft by a veteran magazine editor and full-time freelance writer who has had hundreds of articles published in trade and niche magazines, as well as on the Web.

Minimum Bid/Reserve: $100

“Web Design Package”

Web Design Package
Donated by Rebecca Laffar-Smith

Is your Web site lacking flair? Do you want a site that sends the message that you are a professional? Looking for a Web design beyond the standard templates? This Web Design Package includes 40 hours of work to create an exclusive, custom Web site or blog for your business.

Flexible, intuitive, creative, and deadline-oriented, premier Web designer Rebecca Laffar-Smith will work with you to create a site that reflects your company’s values, vision and message.

Starting Bid/Reserve: $700