Airplanenut's Charity Auction #9
Supporting Pancreatic Cancer Research

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Q: I'm a bit skeptical. How can I be sure this money is really going to charity?
A: Rest assured, everything received will be donated. If you'd like to check my reputation, feel free to ask at the PCGS/Collectors' Universe Message Boards--my username is airplanenut. I have also run charity auction eight times before. An article on the first charity auction, written by the foundation to whom I wrote a $1700 check, can be viewed on Page Two (you will need Acrobat Reader to view this file). The eighth auction raised $5000, and you can see a copy of the check here. If you still have questions or reservations, feel free to contact me here--I won't be offended, or you can contact the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research as a reference.

Q: Who is Jeremy Katz?
A: I am a graduate of MIT and now work for Boeing Commercial Airplanes as an engineer. I am a passionate coin collector and aviation enthusiast, and I also enjoy helping charitable causes when possible.

Q: What is your drive to do this project?
A: I simply want to do what I can for charities. By reaching out to a community I know, more can be done to help these fine charitable organizations.

Q: A coin I'm interested in doesn't have a picture. How can I request one?
A: Simple. Just send an email here and tell me which lot numbers you'd like to view. I'll take pictures ASAP.

Q: How much is shipping/handling
A: Shipping is free.

Q: What if an item doesn't receive any bids?
A: It will be sold when the auction has come to a close, with all money going to the charity.

Q: When do the auctions end?
A: The items close on January 20 at 7:00PM PT.

Q: What happens if I am outbid?
A: You will receive a short email telling you the new high bid.

Q: Will you (Jeremy Katz) be able to bid?
A: For this auction, the answer is yes, I will be bidding, as each bid only means more for charity.

Q: I'd simply like to send a cash donation-- how can I do this?
A: Just send an email to charity@jkwd.com and I'll provide you with my address for mailing a check or money order, or my email address to paypal payments.

Q: When the auction is finished, how can I pay?
A: You can pay three ways. By mail, I take money orders and checks. Online, I can accept PayPal payments. PayPal payments will incur a small fee (I will calculate this for you) so the charity receives you full bid after PayPal takes their cut.

 

Please direct any questions you may have to charity@jkwd.com