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Auctions Are Open!

Auctions Are Open!

Come bid to your hearts content, on anything really.  There are loads of geeks out there – get creative people.  I don’t care what you bid on, as long as the aim is to raise money for Wet Nose Foundation, this years Nerdies Charity.

To give you an idea of how it worked last year, in a nutshell: it’s whatever you make it out to be.  Last year we bet on Mike Stopforth’s fuzz [he was supposed to shave his head].  We bid on ByronRodes psychodelic pants.  We bid on Snowgoose’s Twitter panties.  We got some people to do some crazy stuff and take photos as proof.  We had people challenging each other for donations to the charity.  We promised to do weird & wonderful things all in the name of donations.

It went crazy and it was pretty hard to keep up with who was supposed to pay how much and so this year, I’m afraid I’m going to have to ask that you do one of three things when taking part in the auction:

  1. If using Twitter, you MUST use the hashtag #Nerdies10 so that I can follow what’s going down
  2. Keep the bidding within NerdMag and not on each others blog post campaigns.  If it does happen to originate, please send me a copy of the link so that I can keep a record of it
  3. Email me any activity you think I might have missed online with regards to people pledging

To start it off:

I bid R50 for the each of the first three people to leave a comment here bidding for something belonging to someone else in the online world.

Go wild ;)

340 Responses to “Auctions Are Open!”

  1. Nick says:

    I have an idea for the auction… I know a guy, that knows a guy, that knows a plastic surgeon in Mexico that owes him one, that knows where to find it…. stand by

  2. ExMi says:

    i bid R15 on @singlesyllable’s big hat.

    i bid R15 on @shebeegee’s busted blackberry trackball.

    and i bid R15 on @brettski’s bag that has pink hearts and white skulls on them.

  3. ExMi says:

    i bid R25 on @justinspratt’s true religion jeantpant.

  4. Angel says:

    I’ll bid R15 for Cath Jenkin’s heart-shaped glasses!!

  5. cath says:

    I bid R20 on Sheena’s next box of tampax. With applicators. She knows why. LOL

  6. ExMi says:

    @shebeegee: screw you, that bag is MINE – raise bid to R25.

  7. SheBee says:

    I should probably mention, how it worked last year: if someone’s something was bid on and that someone didn’t want to give it up = they have to match the bidding amount either in cash or by bidding on something else.

    @Brettski – I’ve my heart set on that bag of yours… I’m just sayin’.

  8. cath says:

    I bet R40 on @justinspratt’s pant.

    And i top that Bet of @Angel and @Syllable on my glasses to R25. And, yeah, Postitboy is keeping them safe for me in his car whilst this goes down WAH

  9. SheBee says:

    I bid R40 on Angel’s next batch of cupcakes – I want a box of me own. Strawberry cheesecake FTW!

  10. ExMi says:

    i bid 15 ront on @richardcoote’s size 17 shoes. if i put some wheels on them, my Kid could use them as a go-kart ;)

  11. Angel says:

    And R5 for a picture of @Brettski’s bag that’s so popular!

  12. ExMi says:

    i counter-bid angel’s R5 on @brettski’s bag and bid R10 on sheena’s pussy. i mean. cat.

  13. al_ice says:

    R25 for 5 mins playtime on @blindcripple’s tummy

  14. Richard says:

    I bid on R20 on @Exmi’s spare pair of nerd glasses

  15. al_ice says:

    R25 for pic of @solidgame’s spartan body

  16. al_ice says:

    R25 for recording of @ann_wilson’s growl

  17. cath says:

    I’ve had a telephonic (to remain anonymous) bid come through on MY HELLO KITTY SLIPPERS…As made famous during me and @SnowgooseSA’s PJDAY:

    Anonymous bid is R250!

  18. al_ice says:

    R25 for pic of @JonathanAB’s biceps

  19. SwissTwist says:

    Up for auction: a Lindt & Sprüngli chocolate goodie hamper sent directly from Switzerland to the winner.. let the bidding begin!

  20. Briget says:

    I bid R20 for @goblinza’s keyboard.. I needs a new one and hers seems to work.

  21. Gobz says:

    Okay okay, R50 to make you stop bidding on my actual keyboard and start bidding on my spare one instead.

  22. Bonita says:

    ok.. I want to see this bag.. R25!! umm.. or do I need to counter-bid..? eeeek!! lost!! help?! :S :P

  23. [...] me a story she wrote a while ago about a rescue they’ve done.  Read below.  All proceeds of our auction go towards helping little animals just like this one.  If you’d like to donate to the cause [...]

  24. Syllable says:

    @ ExMi R20 to keep my big hat ;)

  25. cath says:

    WHAT? Noone wants my slippers!!!!!!!!???!!! i’m shocked!!

  26. MeganTS says:

    ok. i’ll bid R20 on @becauseI’s “z” key

  27. Nick says:

    Can’t seem to reply up there?

    “@shebeegee
    NICK, I bid R20 on a new avatar with you blowing a kiss in the manner of Marilyn Monroe.”

    Done! Bid is now at R20, I’ll even wear the white dress over a fan if that what it takes!

  28. Richard says:

    Oh, I also want to bid R20 for Sheena’s yellow shoes!

  29. Chris M says:

    Right, as much as it hurts me to do this, but I think it’s time that I give up this bond that I’ve created with Thomas. Thomas and I have spent so many hours together, he’s seen me through good times and bad, as has always been there for me.

    http://imod.co.za/thomas.jpg

    Starting bid R20.00

  30. Nick says:

    I submit for auction:

    Myself, dressed in a black suit, with an earpiece, sun glasses, shiny shoes and a menacing glare (optional). To follow you around for a day as your ‘body-guard’

    Nothing says ‘I’m important’ like a big dude in black following you around.

    I’ll also drive you wherever you need to go.

    and…. GO!

  31. Angel says:

    BTW, the cupcakes being auctioned are strawberry with cream cheese icing!!

  32. AcademicGeek says:

    Since @shebeegee isn’t so keen on letting go of her yellow shoes.. I submit for the auction my beloved pink button pumps… can’t give you a pic coz im at work now… but take my word for it they are awesome, this is hard but it’s for a good cause.

  33. al_ice says:

    Up for auction:
    I buy SUSHI WEDNESDAY lunch (or other food if you don’t eat sushi) – at KGB HQ – regret Cape Town only.

  34. AcademicGeek says:

    Also up for auction:
    I will write you an Ode… hehe

  35. Whatsawormliven says:

    R100 for bodyguard chauffeur incl. paparazzi.

    Too good of an opportunity to pass off.

  36. Briget says:

    I hereby submit for auction:

    The pink flower from my Car Aerial (with aerial attached as it snapped off last week)

    :-)

  37. AcademicGeek says:

    I have tons of viagra discount (35% off) spam if anyone wants those they are up for offer.

  38. Angel says:

    Okay darlings- I’ll put up a batch of 12 chocolate cupcakes with a creme-caramel secret-centre and chocolate fudge icing!

  39. AcademicGeek says:

    ok one of my honours students just asked me to give up my 11 000th tweet… that means the highest bider gets to decide what I tweet for my 11 000th tweet. not sure what that is worth

  40. sass says:

    i bid the last 4 digits of my phone number – R77.17 for angel’s secret centre chocolate icing cupcakes for valentine’s day! howzat?

  41. sass says:

    not sure if i’m legally allowed to do this, but, for survivor fans, on auction, one rose shaped shell i picked up on santa carolina island. starting bid R20.
    http://tweetphoto.com/9877121

    • Scott says:

      I like the tension with the legal/not legal shell. I will bid R30 for that relocated protected marine resource, provided you bail me out if I’m arrested…

  42. MeganTS says:

    up for auction: one wrap and smoothie from Kauai, personally delivered in the Durban area by yours truly for lunch on a day of your choosing

  43. Syllable says:

    Okay fine. Finalist or not. I will treat someone for breakfast/brunch/lunch at Pure (Pretoria) on the Saturday of their choice. Offer includes meal, drinks & something sweet. Make an offer.

  44. ExMi says:

    i bid R10 on @elanlohmann’s alleged “black belt”.

  45. ExMi says:

    up for auction: 1 x signed picture of my cleavage.

  46. MeganTS says:

    and up for auction: one photo of mine and @cathjenkin’s cleavages. signed, of course ;-)

    aaaaand… go!

  47. Vernonharvey says:

    Up for Auction
    1 X Blind Date in JHB Area – Coffee/ Dinner – :p}

  48. Elan Lohmann says:

    Up for auction> I alledge on my Twitter bio that I am a “masterfull kisser” so willing to be put to the test :D

  49. blade says:

    loads of support here

  50. Elan Lohmann says:

    PS – Does NOT include guys

  51. Vernonharvey says:

    Up for Auction – For the Girls….

    12 Red Roses on Valentines Day delivered in person in JHB Area

  52. Rex says:

    hmmm… i’m gonna bid R50 for someone to spend the time to read this page and get back to me on wtf is going on… :P

  53. ExMi says:

    here’s a pic of @brettski’s black and pink hearts/skull bag: http://www.twitpic.com/10aqoe

  54. Angel says:

    Shebeeliciousness darling, I trust you’ll be able to make sense of this and let us know who owes what by the time the auctions close?

  55. SheBee says:

    For a better idea of how this competition works [and when auction closes] please read here: http://moralfibre.co.za/nerdmag/2010/01/22/update-on-the-nerdies-2010/

  56. Vernonharvey says:

    Will Bid R50 for @ExMi next Bikini Wax Follow up Blog and Voice recording of the Screaming :}}

  57. Gina says:

    LOL, I cant reply anymore on Cath’s glasses thread so I will make my next bid here…

    As far as I can see the current bid stands at R175 from Angel…

    I raise that to R1200!
    R100 a month over 12 months!!!!

    I REALLY want those glasses!

  58. Richard says:

    OK,I am auctioning off my beloved Vuvuzela! http://twitpic.com/10ay8l Go!

  59. Richard says:

    And one last thing of mine for Auction, A Bad Boy pair of boxers, hardly worn :D haha. http://twitpic.com/10azi6

  60. Snowgoose says:

    I bid R100 on Cath Jenkin’s DownTempo Hoodie from the GeekRetreat…. I’m jealous I dont have one!

  61. cath says:

    That said, okay, R150 for me to keep the hoodie! :)

    (and, Goose, I’ll DM Andy and tell him you deserve one too! Deal?)

  62. ok for those of you who do not know, i recently put my fish tank up again and got fish in them.

    now i think what i am going to do is action off names for the fish!

    go read here on what fish i have!

    http://blog.empyrean.co.za/blog/project-fishtank-part-3/

  63. Beetle001 says:

    Right… I’ll put a few things up for auction.

    I have some shirts – Intel and Canon branded. (1 of each)

    and some caps (intel and canon – 1 of each)

    It’s all new..

  64. Gobz says:

    Okay girls (and boys) I suppose. I am offering up two camis from La Senza. Never been worn. Seriously. Someone gave them to me as a gift but it was like trying to shove a cow into the back seat of a mini cooper.

    One is pink with black polka dots, the other is lime green with purple polka dots.

    http://twitpic.com/10b7qs

    And the keyboard stays.

    Okay…go!

  65. justinspratt says:

    listen here you crazy, mental chicks – with all due respect, no one is getting my true religions… they cost gazillions… but i am happy to put the nominal value of the highest bid up to R150 as a donation to be a good sport.

    what is the charity, btw?

    over :-)

    • SheBee says:

      Ah Spratty – no one would look nearly as good in them as you anyway, so we accept. The charity this year is Wet Nose Foundation. All donations will soon be paid through Pocit or EFT into their direct account. Will shout out when we’re ready for your moola.

  66. BlindCripple says:

    My tummy has been bid on already… Dare I offer the rest of me?

  67. Glugster says:

    I’d like to bid R100 on Jon’s personalised number plates

  68. Social comments and analytics for this post…

    This post was mentioned on Twitter by SheBeeGee: Sorry – here is the link to get the auction going :) http://bit.ly/cAFaO0 @JHBPRINCESS…

  69. Angel says:

    Shebeeliciousness darling, do you have any idea what’s up for auction and what the bids are? I’ve lost track completely!

  70. Sharon says:

    At the tweet-up in Cape Town it was suggested that I submit my crown for auction. Much as I adore it’s darling flashing red ruby, I guess this is for a good cause. After all, “Royalty” do support worthy causes and none is more worthy than Wet Nose. I’ll post tweetup pics on my blog tomorrow so you can see the crown.

  71. This seems like a worthwhile cause as puppies are proof that the universe loves us and wants us to be happy.

    I put up for auction:

    A page from one of my journals with the original draft of an entry from the I Wrote This For You project.

    Or a pen from my pen collection (none are Mont Blancs).

  72. Slick Tiger says:

    I strongly suspect I missed the boat on this one completely, but I’d like to offer 1 x The Gallows Voodoo Demon T-Shirt for auction.

    Basically if you wear this T-shirt it will give you super-human strength and turn you into a gargantuan, unstoppable beast of destruction.

    Read all about it here: http://slicktiger.wordpress.com/2010/02/03/the-tale-of-slicktiger-and-voodoo-demon-t-shirt/

    Let’s kick things off with R10. R10. Do I have a R10? You at the back there. R10? Hello…?

    Anyone still here…? :(

  73. Stef says:

    he he he 20c!!!..lol

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  75. Kerryn says:

    Shebee, I know you are busy and all, but I must ask when does this Auction end?

    Bonita wants my cupcakes, and I must make sure I’m here to outbid her at the Nth moment. . . . .

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