Online Auction to Benefit Coco's Cat Rescue

lauraraikes · 03-17-2010

Coco's Cat Rescue is holding a Silent Auction with lots of fabulous items at our Cocktail Party on Sunday, March 21st. We have decided to open up many of these items to the online community. Here's a great opportunity to get items such as Playa del Carmen restaurant tabs, hotel stays and more while helping a great cause!

The Rules

This auction begins immediately and ends on Saturday, March 20th at 9pm CST Central Standard Time (USA & Canada). Bids received after 9pm will not be accepted online. (For those in Playa, the auction will end at 8pm our time.)
Please place your bid by responding to this message thread with the item number you are bidding on along with your bid amount.
Bids should be placed in U.S. dollars.
All new bids must be higher than the previous bid by at least $1 USD, except as noted below.
Winning bidders must pay for their items via Paypal or by cash in person to Coco's Cat Rescue by Monday, March 22nd at 9pm.

AUCTION ITEMS

Online & In Person Bidding Items
*** The following items are available for both online bidding and in person bidding at the event on Sunday. Make sure to get your highest bid in by Saturday at 9pm or someone might outbid you on March 21st!

1) A full one week stay at Casa Manantial in Playacar phase 2, a gorgeous, upscale private home with private pool.
Check it out Casa Manatial Playacar Villa Vacation Rental
Starting Bid $1000 USD, Minimum bid increment $50 USD
Current Highest Bid: $1,400 by bigwally

This amazing prize for the auction was donated by the fabulous Joe and Maureen!
Because the chosen week could include Christmas (at the option of the successful bidder), this item is worth up to u.s.$4,000! Details on availability will be provided prior to the auction and you’ll be able to bid on this property on-line!
A big Thankyou to North American Standards Property Management and rentals who will be administering the house for the prize winner.

2) Steinhausen infinity automatic watch value 200 USD donated by Maureen
Infinity Automatic Watch (Silver)
Starting Bid $40 USD
Current Highest Bid: $125 by Rob S

3) Liz Claiborne purse (brand new) value $80 donated by Maureen
Starting Bid $20 USD
Current Highest Bid: $25 by Nerak936

4) Handmade 100% beaded purse is hand made by an artist in Savannah, Georgia. Value $200 donated by Maureen
Starting Bid $30 USD
Current Highest Bid: $30 by SunKneeMarie

5) Meal for 2 and drinks at Era Ora value 1000 pesos
Starting Bid $20 USD
Current Highest Bid: $50 by Vanessa

6) Lunch for 2 at Wicky’s including non alcoholic drinks value up to 600 pesos
Starting Bid $15 USD
Current Highest Bid: $40 by shammy

7) ATV ride for 2 with Yucatan Explorer value 130 USD
Starting Bid $30 USD
Current Highest Bid: $55 by tbird

8)Discovery scuba diving package for 2 people value 230 USD donated by Dive Aventuras
Starting Bid $50 USD
Current Highest Bid: $55 by stoneman

9) Lunch or Dinner for 2 at Piola value 500 pesos
Starting Bid $10 USD
Current Highest Bid: $40 by scintilla

10) Dinner for 2 at Chez Matisse value 500 pesos
Starting Bid $10 USD
Current Highest Bid: $45 by bboop2u1

11) For Lovers Only Basket of items from Erectus value $50 USD donated by Vanessa
Starting Bid $10 USD
Current Highest Bid: $45 by tbird

12) Lunch or dinner for 2 at La Cueva del Chango plus a bottle of house wine value 500 pesos
Starting Bid $10 USD
Current Highest Bid: $40 by karona

13) Dolphin encounter for 2 people at Dolphin Dicovery in Puerto aventuras value 158 USD
Starting Bid $40 USD
Current Highest Bid: $60 by Tommygurl

14) Weekend at the Luna Blue (two nights stay in a Tropical Hideaway room plus a $250 peso bar tab) value 225 USD(subject to availability and not valid during the holiday season at Christmas/New Year).
Starting Bid $50 USD
Current Highest Bid: $150 by JanuaryGuy
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Online Only Bidding Items
*** The following items are available for online bidding only. Winners will be announced Saturday night shortly after 9pm.

15) $50US Gift Card from Kohls donated by Maureen
Starting Bid $10 USD
Current Highest Bid: $60 by nerak369

16) $50US Gift Card for Office Depot donated by Maureen
Starting Bid $10 USD
Current Highest Bid: $21 by Tony&Cheri

17) $25US Gift card for Pottery Barn donated by Maureen
Starting Bid $5 USD
Current Highest Bid: $25 by laurab

18) 3 Rachel Ray cookbooks donated by one of Maureen’s best friends Michelle who works for Rachel Ray.
Starting Bid $10 USD
Current Highest Bid: $18 by Tony&Cheri

19) Rental of a scooter for 24 hours value 35 USD donated by Sport Car Rental
Starting Bid $10 USD
Current Highest Bid: $15 by tbird

20) 500 pesos Dinner tab at El Bistro en la Quinta
Starting Bid $10 USD each
Current Highest Bid: $35 by Maverick69

21) 500 pesos Lunch or Dinner tab at El Bistro @ Ziggy Beach in Tulum
Starting Bid $10 USD
Current Highest Bid: $30 by caramba

22) 1 night at Cabañas Tulum with happy hour @ Ziggy Beach(Excpet Xmas/holiday weeks) value $140-200 USD
Starting Bid $40 USD
Current Highest Bid: $101 by lolabella

23) Lunch or Dinner tabs for 500 pesos each at That's Amore
Starting Bid $10 USD
Current Highest Bid: $40 by nerak369

24) Day pass for 2 people at Mahékal Beach Resort
Starting Bid $10 USD
Current Highest Bid: $25 by Beachnutt

25) Necklace and matching earings donated by Gypsy Gringa Jewelry Value $25 USD
Starting Bid 5 USD
Current Highest Bid: $22.50 by RobS

26) Necklace donated by SPAY value $20 USD
Starting Bid $5 USD
Current Highest Bid: $15 by karona

27) Necklace donated by SPAY value $20 USD
Starting Bid $5 USD
Current Highest Bid: $17 by RobS

28) Necklace donated by SPAY value $20 USD
Starting Bid $5 USD
Current Highest Bid: $17 by Beth&Scott

29) Hair cut in your home with Doranna de Bortoli tip included value 30usd donated by Beth&scott
Starting bid
Current highest bid: $14 by Ashley
..........................................

The following new additions are available for online auction AND on the night:

30)Catering for 20 people 4 course meal 2. value $25 usd a person, bringing this item`s value to $500 usd. Includes appetizer, salad, main cou rse and dessert. Your choice of seafood, chicken, beef or pork for the main course. Appetizers would be baked brie, escargots, shrimp cocktail or other choices. Dessert: our award winning bread pudding, key lime pie, Black Forest cake or other choices. Use it for two events at 10 people each time, or for a larger group with only hors d'oeuvres. Donated by chef Kristine Garbo
You would be allowed to use it for two events at 10 people each time
starting bid $120 usd
current highest bid: $140 by Tony&Cheri

31) White Safari hoop mosquito net imported from Australia. Value $150 usd donated by Lynn Earle
starting bid 30usd
current highest bid: $35 by karona

32) Seven night stay in La Iguana Condo in Akumal, a one bedroom condo overlooking Half Moon Bay. 2nd floor condo, 1 bathroom, 1 king bed, 1 double futon, CD, wireless Internet. Subject to availability. Black out dates apply. Expires Dec. 31, 2010. Value $630 (low season) -1,820 (high season).
Starting Bid $280 USD, Minimum bid increment $20 USD
Current Highest Bid: $360 by bboop2u1

Good luck everyone!

Nerak936 · 03-17-2010

Okay.... I'll get this party a-rollin'.....

My bids.....

#15 - $50 USD Kohl's Gift Card: My Bid: $60.00

#20 - $500 Peso Dinner Tab at El Bistro en la Quinta: My Bid: $30.00

#23 - $500 Peso Lunch or Dinner Tab at That's Amore: My Bid: $40.00

lauraraikes · 03-17-2010

Perfect! Thankyou everything has been updated!!!

**Heather** · 03-17-2010

#11 30 usd, me. But, uh, it's for a friend.

Beth-n-Scott · 03-17-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heather

#11 30 usd, me. But, uh, it's for a friend.

stoneman · 03-17-2010

I would like to bid 55.00 on #8. This is to introduce our daughters boyfriend to scubadiving.

lolabella · 03-18-2010

# 22 Cabanas Tulum $60.00

LEAP · 03-18-2010

Here are my bids:

#6 $28.00

#12 $29.00

#26 $10.00

Good luck with the auction!!

Marissa B · 03-18-2010

STOP BIDDING ON THE THINGS I WANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just kidding of course...

**SunKneeMarie** · 03-18-2010

My bids:

#4: $30

#26: ooops, $11

maureena5 · 03-18-2010

Hi All,

Please be aware that all dates year-round are available for Item #1, a week stay at our house. Please do not hesitate to private message me with date inquiries or any other house questions.

Thanks!!
Maureen

equinenut · 03-18-2010

#22: $70.

I've always wanted to stay there, maybe I'll be able to get my wish AND help the kitties

lauraraikes · 03-18-2010

everything has just been updated

Marissa B · 03-18-2010

number 18 - the cook books - 15 usd

lolabella · 03-18-2010

#22 Cabanas Tulum $75

03-17-2010	#1 (permalink)
lauraraikes añejo Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: playa del carmen Posts: 1,544	Online Auction to Benefit Coco's Cat Rescue Coco's Cat Rescue is holding a Silent Auction with lots of fabulous items at our Cocktail Party on Sunday, March 21st. We have decided to open up many of these items to the online community. Here's a great opportunity to get items such as Playa del Carmen restaurant tabs, hotel stays and more while helping a great cause! The Rules This auction begins immediately and ends on Saturday, March 20th at 9pm CST Central Standard Time (USA & Canada). Bids received after 9pm will not be accepted online. (For those in Playa, the auction will end at 8pm our time.) Please place your bid by responding to this message thread with the item number you are bidding on along with your bid amount. Bids should be placed in U.S. dollars. All new bids must be higher than the previous bid by at least $1 USD, except as noted below. Winning bidders must pay for their items via Paypal or by cash in person to Coco's Cat Rescue by Monday, March 22nd at 9pm. AUCTION ITEMS Online & In Person Bidding Items *** The following items are available for both online bidding and in person bidding at the event on Sunday. Make sure to get your highest bid in by Saturday at 9pm or someone might outbid you on March 21st! 1) A full one week stay at Casa Manantial in Playacar phase 2, a gorgeous, upscale private home with private pool. Check it out Casa Manatial Playacar Villa Vacation Rental Starting Bid $1000 USD, Minimum bid increment $50 USD Current Highest Bid: $1,400 by bigwally This amazing prize for the auction was donated by the fabulous Joe and Maureen! Because the chosen week could include Christmas (at the option of the successful bidder), this item is worth up to u.s.$4,000! Details on availability will be provided prior to the auction and you’ll be able to bid on this property on-line! A big Thankyou to North American Standards Property Management and rentals who will be administering the house for the prize winner. 2) Steinhausen infinity automatic watch value 200 USD donated by Maureen Infinity Automatic Watch (Silver) Starting Bid $40 USD Current Highest Bid: $125 by Rob S 3) Liz Claiborne purse (brand new) value $80 donated by Maureen Starting Bid $20 USD Current Highest Bid: $25 by Nerak936 4) Handmade 100% beaded purse is hand made by an artist in Savannah, Georgia. Value $200 donated by Maureen Starting Bid $30 USD Current Highest Bid: $30 by SunKneeMarie 5) Meal for 2 and drinks at Era Ora value 1000 pesos Starting Bid $20 USD Current Highest Bid: $50 by Vanessa 6) Lunch for 2 at Wicky’s including non alcoholic drinks value up to 600 pesos Starting Bid $15 USD Current Highest Bid: $40 by shammy 7) ATV ride for 2 with Yucatan Explorer value 130 USD Starting Bid $30 USD Current Highest Bid: $55 by tbird 8)Discovery scuba diving package for 2 people value 230 USD donated by Dive Aventuras Starting Bid $50 USD Current Highest Bid: $55 by stoneman 9) Lunch or Dinner for 2 at Piola value 500 pesos Starting Bid $10 USD Current Highest Bid: $40 by scintilla 10) Dinner for 2 at Chez Matisse value 500 pesos Starting Bid $10 USD Current Highest Bid: $45 by bboop2u1 11) For Lovers Only Basket of items from Erectus value $50 USD donated by Vanessa Starting Bid $10 USD Current Highest Bid: $45 by tbird 12) Lunch or dinner for 2 at La Cueva del Chango plus a bottle of house wine value 500 pesos Starting Bid $10 USD Current Highest Bid: $40 by karona 13) Dolphin encounter for 2 people at Dolphin Dicovery in Puerto aventuras value 158 USD Starting Bid $40 USD Current Highest Bid: $60 by Tommygurl 14) Weekend at the Luna Blue (two nights stay in a Tropical Hideaway room plus a $250 peso bar tab) value 225 USD(subject to availability and not valid during the holiday season at Christmas/New Year). Starting Bid $50 USD Current Highest Bid: $150 by JanuaryGuy .......................................... Online Only Bidding Items *** The following items are available for online bidding only. Winners will be announced Saturday night shortly after 9pm. 15) $50US Gift Card from Kohls donated by Maureen Starting Bid $10 USD Current Highest Bid: $60 by nerak369 16) $50US Gift Card for Office Depot donated by Maureen Starting Bid $10 USD Current Highest Bid: $21 by Tony&Cheri 17) $25US Gift card for Pottery Barn donated by Maureen Starting Bid $5 USD Current Highest Bid: $25 by laurab 18) 3 Rachel Ray cookbooks donated by one of Maureen’s best friends Michelle who works for Rachel Ray. Starting Bid $10 USD Current Highest Bid: $18 by Tony&Cheri 19) Rental of a scooter for 24 hours value 35 USD donated by Sport Car Rental Starting Bid $10 USD Current Highest Bid: $15 by tbird 20) 500 pesos Dinner tab at El Bistro en la Quinta Starting Bid $10 USD each Current Highest Bid: $35 by Maverick69 21) 500 pesos Lunch or Dinner tab at El Bistro @ Ziggy Beach in Tulum Starting Bid $10 USD Current Highest Bid: $30 by caramba 22) 1 night at Cabañas Tulum with happy hour @ Ziggy Beach(Excpet Xmas/holiday weeks) value $140-200 USD Starting Bid $40 USD Current Highest Bid: $101 by lolabella 23) Lunch or Dinner tabs for 500 pesos each at That's Amore Starting Bid $10 USD Current Highest Bid: $40 by nerak369 24) Day pass for 2 people at Mahékal Beach Resort Starting Bid $10 USD Current Highest Bid: $25 by Beachnutt 25) Necklace and matching earings donated by Gypsy Gringa Jewelry Value $25 USD Starting Bid 5 USD Current Highest Bid: $22.50 by RobS 26) Necklace donated by SPAY value $20 USD Starting Bid $5 USD Current Highest Bid: $15 by karona 27) Necklace donated by SPAY value $20 USD Starting Bid $5 USD Current Highest Bid: $17 by RobS 28) Necklace donated by SPAY value $20 USD Starting Bid $5 USD Current Highest Bid: $17 by Beth&Scott 29) Hair cut in your home with Doranna de Bortoli tip included value 30usd donated by Beth&scott Starting bid Current highest bid: $14 by Ashley .......................................... The following new additions are available for online auction AND on the night: 30)Catering for 20 people 4 course meal 2. value $25 usd a person, bringing this item`s value to $500 usd. Includes appetizer, salad, main cou rse and dessert. Your choice of seafood, chicken, beef or pork for the main course. Appetizers would be baked brie, escargots, shrimp cocktail or other choices. Dessert: our award winning bread pudding, key lime pie, Black Forest cake or other choices. Use it for two events at 10 people each time, or for a larger group with only hors d'oeuvres. Donated by chef Kristine Garbo You would be allowed to use it for two events at 10 people each time starting bid $120 usd current highest bid: $140 by Tony&Cheri 31) White Safari hoop mosquito net imported from Australia. Value $150 usd donated by Lynn Earle starting bid 30usd current highest bid: $35 by karona 32) Seven night stay in La Iguana Condo in Akumal, a one bedroom condo overlooking Half Moon Bay. 2nd floor condo, 1 bathroom, 1 king bed, 1 double futon, CD, wireless Internet. Subject to availability. Black out dates apply. Expires Dec. 31, 2010. Value $630 (low season) -1,820 (high season). Starting Bid $280 USD, Minimum bid increment $20 USD Current Highest Bid: $360 by bboop2u1 Good luck everyone! __________________ Visit our facebook fan page Info@cocoscatrescue.org cel.984 12 00 572 http://www.cocoscatrescue.org Last edited by lauraraikes; 03-20-2010 at 09:17 PM..

03-17-2010	#6 (permalink)
stoneman beachaholic Join Date: May 2007 Location: charleston IL Posts: 300	Online Auction to Benifet Coco's Cat Rescue I would like to bid 55.00 on #8. This is to introduce our daughters boyfriend to scubadiving.

03-18-2010	#10 (permalink)
SunKneeMarie character encapsulator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 32,808	My bids: #4: $30 #26: ooops, $11 Last edited by SunKneeMarie; 03-18-2010 at 01:38 PM..

03-17-2010	#2 (permalink)
Nerak936 añejo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Shore of Baahhstun, Massachusetts Posts: 23,227	Okay.... I'll get this party a-rollin'..... My bids..... #15 - $50 USD Kohl's Gift Card: My Bid: $60.00 #20 - $500 Peso Dinner Tab at El Bistro en la Quinta: My Bid: $30.00 #23 - $500 Peso Lunch or Dinner Tab at That's Amore: My Bid: $40.00

03-17-2010	#3 (permalink)
lauraraikes añejo Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: playa del carmen Posts: 1,544	Perfect! Thankyou everything has been updated!!!

03-17-2010	#4 (permalink)
Heather employee of the month Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 14,571	#11 30 usd, me. But, uh, it's for a friend.

03-18-2010	#7 (permalink)
lolabella añejo Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: One foot in WI, the other in PDC Posts: 6,194	# 22 Cabanas Tulum $60.00

03-18-2010	#8 (permalink)
LEAP beachaholic Join Date: May 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 475	Here are my bids: #6 $28.00 #12 $29.00 #26 $10.00 Good luck with the auction!!

03-18-2010	#9 (permalink)
Marissa B reposado Merchant Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: close to the beach in Playa Posts: 1,363	STOP BIDDING ON THE THINGS I WANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just kidding of course...

03-18-2010	#11 (permalink)
maureena5 añejo Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Playa del Carmen & Chicago Posts: 1,841	Hi All, Please be aware that all dates year-round are available for Item #1, a week stay at our house. Please do not hesitate to private message me with date inquiries or any other house questions. Thanks!! Maureen

03-18-2010	#12 (permalink)
equinenut añejo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Franklin, Wisconsin Posts: 1,649	#22: $70. I've always wanted to stay there, maybe I'll be able to get my wish AND help the kitties

03-18-2010	#13 (permalink)
lauraraikes añejo Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: playa del carmen Posts: 1,544	everything has just been updated

03-18-2010	#14 (permalink)
Marissa B reposado Merchant Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: close to the beach in Playa Posts: 1,363	number 18 - the cook books - 15 usd

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03-18-2010	#15 (permalink)
lolabella añejo Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: One foot in WI, the other in PDC Posts: 6,194	#22 Cabanas Tulum $75