Au Seeker Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Edit: I going to end the auction on Friday 03-01-2013 at 5:00 PM Arizona time, which will be 3:00 PM EST. I'm going to do an auction for a Georgia nugget donated by a gentleman prospector in Virginia, all proceeds will go directly to Bill either directly or via the GPX 5000 raffle, I wanted to use the auction money to purchase some of the GPX 5000 raffle tickets from Rob Allison so the ticket numbers would go to the gentleman that donated the nugget, I still may do that if the auction ends before the Raffle ends. That being said here's the story of how the nugget was donated, I posted the raffle info on a gold forum in Virginia,,,VaGold forum, several members there purchased tickets for the raffle to help out Bill and his family, Jeff the gentleman prospector A.K.A AuHunter purchased a couple of tickets, and would've purchased more but 2 was all he could afford but he offered to donate the nugget because he wanted so badly to help since he has been through much of the same with members of his family as Bill, Barb and Mikala's are in their situation, I received the nugget today. There's a cool story about where and how he found this nugget and I will quote the story from him. "...I found it in a creek about twenty miles north west of Atlanta GA. The creek is just behind a crime ridden apartment complex, so I got a lot of funny looks when I was there but also had the chance to talk to and teach a couple of thugs about prospecting and conservation. When I left they were in the creek with some pie pans having a good time instead of selling poison on the corner. Not only did I find some gold that day but hopefully helped a couple of guys to think about what they do and how it affects others. We also cleaned up two bags of trash. This is not the strangest place I've found gold but its definitely in the top ten...." That the story of this special nugget, it not all that big, it weights 0.7 grams and is a beautiful little nugget, and Georgia's gold in known for being high in purity, usually above 92% gold or higher, I think the story on how and where it was found bring the value up much higher than a normal nugget, and now the fact that it will help Bill and his family make it even more of a special nugget. So don't be shy, let see how much we can raise for this special little nugget!!! Here are a few pictures of the nugget, the shape of the nugget is triangular, size of the nugget is about 1/4" on all 3 sides and about 1/16" + thick. I going to start the auction off at $25, so come on guys step up and let see what this little beauty will bring for Bill and his family!!! I'm not going to set a end time for the auction just yet, but I will end it by the middle of next week so I will have time to maybe get Jeff a few more raffle ticket numbers for his generosity!!! "See edit at the top of this post for the auction ending time" The auction winner can pay via PayPal directly to me and I will get the money to the Bank of America account that Rob started in Bill's name, if the auction winner doesn't want to or can't do PayPal I'll work out a payment method that works for all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacGump Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Miss those Georgia pickers. Pure and purty. I'm quite sure I know the creek he described-- surprising what comes out of those little creeks that sprawl has done a number on. I'll see what I can swing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nugget Shooter Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Very nice nugget Skip and Jeff and you just do not see many from there.... Thanks Guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCaldiggerdan Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I will bid $25.00Dan T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Au Seeker Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 Thanks Dan, we have our first bid of $25, so come on guys lets place some more bids!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGTFDA Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I'll bid $40 on behalf of the GPAP and will place it in the club raffle if won. Hmmm what could I name it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGTFDA Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 What only $40. The GPAP bids $50. Came from a slum dog area. See you never know. Think ill call it the gigger nugget if won. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGTFDA Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 You all now know why my community paid me to leave Pennsylvania when I retired. Guys were ready for the next bid. It's not what the nugget is worth but what it's for! Plus if you win you can think up your own name for it. Hmmmm got you thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacGump Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 You all now know why my community paid me to leave Pennsylvania when I retired. Guys were ready for the next bid. It's not what the nugget is worth but what it's for! Plus if you win you can think up your own name for it. Hmmmm got you thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacGump Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Guilt me Sgt.--- but your right.Logistics are an issue for me but I figure you can add it to the raffle.60 bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Au Seeker Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 Thanks for your bids Frank and MacGump!! MacGump, don't worry, if you win the auction the nugget will get to you!! I going to end the auction on Friday at 5:00 PM Arizona time, which will be 3:00 PM EST. This will give a few minutes to use the money to purchase a few more of the GPX 5000 raffles tickets in Jeff's name so he'll have few more chances at the Minelab for his generous donation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGTFDA Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 This is a special nugget for a special cause for one of our own! We can do better guys. I'll raise the bid to $65 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracer Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 My name is Harvey Patton I have been a member on this forum since 05. I will bid 100.00 dollars. If I win my wife said she could send it paypal. Mabye someone will bid higher. ( Tracer forum name) Harvey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGTFDA Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 (edited) Thanks for stepping up Harvey! Edited March 1, 2013 by SGTFDA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Au Seeker Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 Harvey and Frank, Thank you for your bids!!! The auction will end today at 5:00 PM Arizona time, which will be 3:00 PM EST.I had a typo in the ending time in prior posts, in which the Arizona time and EST were the same, the typos have been corrected, EDIT: OOPS, I guess I still didn't get it right , see my next post below!!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Au Seeker Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 The Auction it still on going, sorry about any confusion due to my error in calculating the time difference for Arizona time and EST , the end time is 5:00 PM Arizona time which is 7:00 PM EST. Sorry for the miscalculation! At this time Harvey is the high bidder @ $100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Au Seeker Posted March 2, 2013 Author Share Posted March 2, 2013 Harvey, You have the winning bid. I'm sending you a PM. Thanks very much for bidding, the money will be greatly appreciated!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Au Seeker Posted March 2, 2013 Author Share Posted March 2, 2013 Harvey, I mailed the nugget today, I have sent you a PM with other info. Thanks for your bid in the auction!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nugget Shooter Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Hi Skip and All, once again I amazed by all you good folks and thank you from my family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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