It's that time again. Pools are out, the sun is hot, snow is a distant memory, and PCQandA is asking for your donations.
As you may or may not know, a site such as PCQandA requires a lot of money to run. Hosting alone runs us approximately $300 per month. Overall, we need about $4,000 per year to operate. Advertising such as the Google ads above and the Commissioned Links below that bring in some money, but not nearly enough to keep the site afloat.
We figure that we need another $2,500 more to take us comfortably through to next year at this time. That's where you come in. In the last month alone, over 340 users posted to PCQandA. If each of you donated $10, we would reach our goal with room to spare. (Of course, donations above $10 are more than welcome as are donations less than $10.)
If you'd rather send a check or a money order (in US Dollars -- sorry, but we can't accept International Money Orders at this time), make it out to Jason Levine and send it to:
Jason Levine PO Box 392 Slingerlands, NY 12159
Be sure to include your e-mail address in a note along with the check/money order so we can thank you. (PCQandA screen names would be nice also in case the e-mail doesn't go through for some reason.)
You can also support PCQandA by buying from one of our Commissioned Links, but that won't count towards the fund raiser.
Curious just how close we are to our goal? Check out http://www.pcqanda.com/fundraiser.php for the most up-to-date figure. (Payments are added to the total manually, so don't expect the figure to update the minute you make a payment.)
I saw your post and asked Jason about it. Here's what he had to say:
As long as the money orders are made out in US Dollars we should be fine depositing them. However, a money order made out in Canadian dollars (or Yen, Euros, etc) would not be ok. We apologize for the inconvenience for our international users, but our bank hits us with heavy fees for depositing money orders made out to international currencies. The fees involved can easily exceed the donation amount!
I was a bit wary about using PayPal at first what with all the reports on security breaches and fraud. I now have a PayPal account but it normally has no bank account/credit card entries. When I want to pay for something I just add a credit card entry, do the payment, and then immediately delete the credit card entry. Needless to say I don't use it very often but I feel safer doing it this way.
Ok so I've not been around a while, and mostly when I am I lurk, gleaning information ready for the next 'project' or 'crash'. But you guys have always been there when I was up to my nose in the brown stuff and are very much appreciated.
Jason, As soon as my daughter paysme what she owes me I can send some to help.But the problem is getting her to pay me. I know she got a check in the mail for the child support that her hubby has to pay( state takes it out of his pay before he gets paid, he is a dead beat dad) so I know she has funds to pay me. Daylilydayzed
This site is awesome. I consider it to be one of the most valuable on the web. I have learned many things by helping others with their problems here, as well as getting answers to my own questions. A special Thank You to the moderators and other regulars who volunteer their time to keep this thing running. I sent via Paypal.
It took me a few days, but I've processed the first of the Paypal and mailed donations. So far we have almost 25% of the donations that we need. (Actually, over 25%, but I'm waiting for 3 Paypal donations to clear so I can see how much Paypal will take in fees.)
Thanks to everyone who's contributed. To anyone who has whose donation hasn't arrived yet, I thank you in advance. To anyone that hasn't contributed yet, don't be shy. Even a few dollars here and there adds up quickly.
My donation is going out in the mail tomorrow. It isn't much but it is what I could spare this month. After school starts back I will again be getting a pay check and can then send a little more to you. Daylilydayzed
Don't know what is going on with paypal,trying to send a donation.and after i enter all requested information i get the below message
This credit card is already registered in your PayPal account. -------------------------------------------------------------- Of course the hell it is ! How do i find out from these fools what i susposed to do. i cannot find a contact button . Not your problem i know, however if i cannot use the paypal system,how do i go about just using a direct credit card transaction to you ? Thanks.
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#33. "RE: Annual PCQandA Fund-Raiser" In response to bobw (Reply # 32)
You may be entering credit card info instead of entering the amount of the donation you want to make and then sending it. If your credit card is already registered with them, it should then just be charged to that card automatically. This is all assumption since I don't use a credit card with PayPal, I gave them a link to a checking account years ago. If you click on the PCQ&A donation link in Jason's post, and enter the amount and then confirm it when asked, it should go through.
>You may be entering credit card info instead of entering the >amount of the donation you want to make and then sending it. >If your credit card is already registered with them, it should >then just be charged to that card automatically. This is all >assumption since I don't use a credit card with PayPal, I gave >them a link to a checking account years ago. If you click on >the PCQ&A donation link in Jason's post, and enter the amount >and then confirm it when asked, it should go through.
Well Shelly thanks ! however still not working . The card is registered ,i do enter the amount, then password,then continue,there i am asked for card # and password. I enter that info,then continue. I then get.
"" This card is already registered in your paypal account" That is as far as i get. I intend to forget the dam fools ,and mail a check. Thanks !
Still no luck with paypal . This is what i get when i submit ! Of course i omitted the card # in this post ,for obivious reasons. Does anyone know why this is happenbing ?
This credit card is already registered in your PayPal account.
#36. "RE: Annual PCQandA Fund-Raiser" In response to bobw (Reply # 34)
Beats me, your credit card account should be connected to your user name and password. Perhaps someone else who uses a credit card account on PayPal can help you out.
Thanks Trapper 1 However i am still getting stupid messages. Such as
the one below !
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Our records indicate that this email address and credit card are already registered to an existing PayPal account. To complete this transaction, please enter a different credit card and email address. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To log in to your existing PayPal account, please click the Login button below.
Of course it is registered to an existing PayPal acount (Mine) These fools are asking me for a different Credit Card . When i click on the login button i get the same thing. My mission now will be to try and rid my computer of anything associated with PayPal. My donation in the form of a check will go out today. Thanks to all !
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#41. "RE: Annual PCQandA Fund-Raiser" In response to bobw (Reply # 38)
bobw
Delete all cookies from Paypal. Then log in to Paypal – you will have to re-enter all the pertinent information. Seem you have a corrupted cookie there.
Yarddaawg
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."
>bobw > >Delete all cookies from Paypal. Then log in to Paypal – you >will have to re-enter all the pertinent information. Seem you >have a corrupted cookie there. > Thanks yarddog ! However i have decided to not deal with PayPal . I had only used it one time in two years ,up until i tried to use it this time. I really don't need it.
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Since I am staying In Japan and I dont have Pay Pal account Can I send payment,though a small one, by Credit Card or Draft.How to remit-Account name etc ? Regards Chari
We are not set up to take credit cards. That would cost us a so much in bank fees that there would be nothing left. the choices are PayPal, personal check or money order. THese should be drawn in US Dollars since banks charge heavy to convert foreign payments and small banks will not even convert funds.
There are American Express offices in many major cities around the world that can provide drafts in US currency, also most major banks can provide drafts in US currency. We're sorry that there is so much difficulty for some members, but there is not much choice for us. This is a small time nickle and dime operation run by volunteers in their spare time.
Come on folks, we're a long way from the goal. How much do you save by getting free tech support? How much is it worth to you? Come on...don't be shy. A few dollars adds up.
I've processed the latest batch of Paypal and mailed donations and the total now stands at $1,288.61, or 51.5% of our goal. Once again, thanks to all who donated. If you haven't donated yet, send in your donation now. You can donate via Paypal or by mailing a check or money order. Every little bit helps.
#53. "RE: Annual PCQandA Fund-Raiser" In response to jasonlevine (Reply # 50) Thu Jul-14-05 11:57 PM by Chari
Mailed USD draft-token contribution Chari Posted this message from home also but surprisingly not visible now from office PC.Sorry if there is double posting
Please delete this message since now the original message also visible
Jason , As soon as I get paid by the sherrif's office for the first weeks of crossing duties, I will send a bigger donation. What I sent was only part of what I had planned to send but didn't have the funds. This forum is one I do not mind donating to to keep active. Daylilydayzed
Mine should be in your hands via PayPal. Sorry that I'm late. I missed this on top of the board when it was first posted then went out of town less laptop. Anyhow, it's in.
I was just looking this over and noticed that my previous post to this totaled 57 posts to date. With the repeats and informational postings I think that there are about 30 posted acknowledging a donation. I certainly hope that they are about 500 more out there who are simply just late as I was in getting mine in. This is my first time being late, so it's entirely possible that others may be also. I'd hate to think that everyone is waiting to hear that the goal is reached and think that the funds still aren't needed. Let's get enough for the next two years, then no one will have to ask next year, although I think that you still should.
I noticed that you have a great little running total graph out there. I'm curious as to how many donators make up that total $$ contribution?
Could you post that also?
This is not meant to make anyone unable to contribute due to personal reasons feel bad, because they are a very SMALL portion of the people who benefit from this site. Besides, I'm sure that those in a tight spot now, will give when they can. If everyone who can contribute shares the load, it's easier all the way around.
I've entered the latest batch of donations. We now have $1,576.01, or 63% of our goal. We need less than $1,000 more to hit our goal.
BTW, please remember to send your name, e-mail address, and PCQandA username with your donations. I have a donation here and I don't know who it's from, so I can't properly thank them. Would "Labrinth Design" please identify himself/herself?
>BTW, please remember to send your name, e-mail address, and >PCQandA username with your donations. I have a donation here >and I don't know who it's from, so I can't properly thank >them.
Now I read that stuffs!
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In continuing appreciation for this marvelously run site that has increasingly become my home away from home...my money order will be in the pony express bag before Wednesday next.
I came back from my mini-vacation to find a stack of donations resting in the old Paypal account. I've added them in (except for one rather large one that hasn't fully cleared yet). We're now at $1,772.76, or 70.9% of our goal!
Jason, I'm going to send a bit more tonight via PayPal.
I was thinking today that my A+ course a few years ago cost me around $500. if I remember correctly..
I think I've learned far more by reading Shelly and Grogan's posts (never mind the rest of you geeks) than I ever did in the A+ course; I still owe some money...
My country is not listed in pay pay and getting a USD check costs more than $5.00 in bank fees, not to mention that I have to go to the central bank to apply for exchange control. But how about mailing a US$10 note?
#76. "RE: Annual PCQandA Fund-Raiser" In response to nine (Reply # 75) Sat Aug-13-05 09:11 PM by Chari
Hi
Check with your Country's Forex Regulation.It may not permit sending Currency notes by post since the Forex is centrally controlled.Even if it permits,US Postal regulations to be checked. As regards the Charges,You are Lucky!,it is minimum USD 35 (equivalent Yen) in Japan for USD draft Chari
Jane
To anyone that hasn't contributed yet, don't be shy. Even a few dollars here and there adds up quickly.
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