On Jul 12 07:10, Jeb Bateman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> I think it might be a good idea to start thinking of ways to build up
> the buying club capital fund more quickly than has been happening with
> $5 membership dues, (which only a few people have paid), and 5% (which
> is cut to almost nothing by PayPal fees). Business sponsors or
> voluntary donations (beyond the $5 dues) perhaps?
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> The point is that if we had $1000 in the club fund to begin with, we
> could PayPal the invoice total to you as soon as it comes in, and
> worry about collecting payments over the next couple weeks or so.
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Brainstorming: I would be willing to make a voluntary donation, but it wouldn't be
very large. On the other hand, I would be willing to have money on deposit with the
Admin account (realizing it wouldn't bear any interest). What I was picturing was
depositing $100 or $150. In essense, I'd be paying an order in advance. Admin would
get some working capital. I would still send money via PayPal for each order I made
as it came in, but I'd always be about one order ahead. That way I'd gain the peace of
mind of knowing that Leigh alone isn't floating our boat, intended or not. Her
offering us the use of her store for drop off has put us in a better price bracket and
offered us tons of convenience. She's more than done her part.
I realize the idea above wouldn't work within everyone's budget, and it may not appeal
to many. It would have to be voluntary.
