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pinkpanther_2006
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 Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 11:57 am Post subject: |
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| we didnt charge people to come we just had a jar in the back and it was a guess the date and time of baby's arrival raffle. People put their money in one jar, and their guess in another. it was only a dollar a peice. it was a big hit. and what we did was half for us half for the winner. but my mother in law was the winner but she let us keep our half. we made 30 dollars total. so that was pretty good. the guest thought it was fun and creative. and that way they dont have to pay if they dont want to play and ect. |
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Jean P
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| Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 11:58 am Post subject: |
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| You are absolutely correct about NOT wanting to charge. The raffle idea is cute and your idea of giving a ticket to everyone is great. I would not expect to buy tickets at a baby shower.Most people attending have already spent money on a gift. The idea of trying to make extra money might be considered offensive by some. |
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elizabeth_ashley44
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| Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 12:01 pm Post subject: |
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| I don't think a raffle is appropriate in any way. The idea of a shower is to provide things for the new arrival in the family. Why would you charge people to come give you gifts? Besides, if you can afford to buy gift cards like that, you can afford to buy things for your baby. It just wouldn't look good.The ONLY way I could see it being something doable is to not charge ANY for tickets. Tickets can be won by answering fun questions about pregnancy or something. THAT would be a fun game, but anything involving asking for money is just tacky. |
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Madam W
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| Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 12:01 pm Post subject: |
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| I guess what you have to ask yourself is why you want a raffle? Is this the trendy thing to do in your area (I've never seen one in mine)? Do you think it will get more people to come, or to bring better gifts? Are you worried about what to "do" (don't want to play tacky games?) If it's a common practice in your area so people won't be surprised, you can afford to "eat" the cost of the gift card if you don't make back your investment....AND you inform the attendees up front, I think it's okay. But I would not make it the sole focus of the activity because some people may not want to participate and you could lose your audience. Have fun! |
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Jessica M
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| Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 12:02 pm Post subject: |
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| i have been to a few baby showers where bringing in a pack of diapers will get your name entered into a raffle. the prize was a crock pot @ the last one i went to. your idea is a good idea too. if you have extra money to purchase the gift card then go for it! however, i don't personally think you should be spending any money out of your own pocket. whoever is hosting your shower should be putting all the activities together. that day is your day to relax and have fun. good luck and congrats. |
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ErinMichelle
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| Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 12:07 pm Post subject: |
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| I have never heard of a raffle at a baby shower. I mean, we played "baby games" where we could win stuff, but it was like dollar store candles or something like that. I like the idea of giving them a free ticket, that way no one feels obligated to buy one or bad because they can't. Good luck with it. |
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