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.

“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

“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