Speechrose -- This is a pretty old thread. I'm not sure that Dottie's list would have that much validity at this point. Have you checked out the Ultimate Donation List? It's a thread where people have posted their experiences with hundreds of different companies:
Dottie,
You know they'll be no "bashing" from me. I am totally impressed that you were willing to share your list with all of us. I don't think I'd be as generous in sharing my secrets as you have been. Personally, I may not have chosen to write to all the people you did. But, as you said, if they were questionable, you put it up on e-Bay & kept the proceeds for the children. So it is proof that your creativity paid off!
I am truly impressed with your ingenuity, imagination, and plain old hard work!!
I can't believe that you got bashed for sharing your list. I thought it was extremely generous of you. I for one totally appreciate it. Last year was my first year in running our school's carnival and I was amazed at the amount of people who had negative things to say to us. This year we are going to try and do a raffle. I would never have thought of most of the people on your list. This has been such an incredible forum for exchanging ideas and I would hope that we can remain free to post ideas without fear of being bashed. So, again, from me, THANKYOU for your help.
