Shirt Auction - Where has the Poppy Appeal Money Gone?
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To be honest, i'm still a little confused over why it's taken over 2months and counting for the club to even get around to handing the money over...
After the first dispute (not the correct word, but i don't know what else to say) this thread and associated emails/contact caused, i'd have thought the club would have tried to sort the mess out as soon as possible.
I'm still not sure why there are costs to be deducted from the money raised, I was under the impression the jerseys and designs were done for free by CH, I can't suddenly see them changing their minds 2months down the road, so just what costs are involved...
There's never been monies deducted from other auctions that have been run, and people have posted the final amounts on here. Something very very shifty is going on...
Chris.
*edit* Just seen Steves post, surprised an apology hasn't been forthcoming already to be honest, clearly a big enough stink hasn't been kicked up for the club to think about that... *edit*
After the first dispute (not the correct word, but i don't know what else to say) this thread and associated emails/contact caused, i'd have thought the club would have tried to sort the mess out as soon as possible.
I'm still not sure why there are costs to be deducted from the money raised, I was under the impression the jerseys and designs were done for free by CH, I can't suddenly see them changing their minds 2months down the road, so just what costs are involved...
There's never been monies deducted from other auctions that have been run, and people have posted the final amounts on here. Something very very shifty is going on...
Chris.
*edit* Just seen Steves post, surprised an apology hasn't been forthcoming already to be honest, clearly a big enough stink hasn't been kicked up for the club to think about that... *edit*
Okay, here's the current state of play so everyone is aware.
I have been informed by e-mail from the Devils management that a cheque was sent to the Royal British Legion for a total of £2,715 last week.
A combined total of £4,155 was raised on the night from the auction and shirt off his back and the club has deducted £60 per jersey from this (total of 24 jerseys).
The club management has strongly represented that there is an actual cost to the club in the provision of the jerseys and £60 per jersey is the cost that has been attributed.
Management have advised that the deduction has been made because while no monetary charge was made for the provision of the jerseys there are benefits provided by the club to CH Sports (again, at no charge) which have a financial value ie. there is a contra-deal in place. The terms of that deal are the business of the club and CH Sports and as such are not a proper topic for discussion on an internet forum. I am not aware of the full details of that deal and it is not really my place to know, or to divulge them if I did know.
I have been informed by e-mail from the Devils management that a cheque was sent to the Royal British Legion for a total of £2,715 last week.
A combined total of £4,155 was raised on the night from the auction and shirt off his back and the club has deducted £60 per jersey from this (total of 24 jerseys).
The club management has strongly represented that there is an actual cost to the club in the provision of the jerseys and £60 per jersey is the cost that has been attributed.
Management have advised that the deduction has been made because while no monetary charge was made for the provision of the jerseys there are benefits provided by the club to CH Sports (again, at no charge) which have a financial value ie. there is a contra-deal in place. The terms of that deal are the business of the club and CH Sports and as such are not a proper topic for discussion on an internet forum. I am not aware of the full details of that deal and it is not really my place to know, or to divulge them if I did know.
after the time delay and the obvious ill feeling in this thread do you not think that that was a very childish and petulent remark?
I think you need to go back to the office and re-read the staff handbook, especially the sections on Press releases and Public relations. not a very clever response from a representative of the club :roll:
Having re-read this again...
What does the contra deal between the club and CH have to do with anything?
The press release (is it really a PR?) that DevilDrums put up makes it sound that because the club and CH do each other favours, the club have used charity jerseys to pay for something along the line instead of donating all of the jersey money to charity...
Why could these costs not have been covered by the jersey auction scheduled for tonight?
Chris.
What does the contra deal between the club and CH have to do with anything?
The press release (is it really a PR?) that DevilDrums put up makes it sound that because the club and CH do each other favours, the club have used charity jerseys to pay for something along the line instead of donating all of the jersey money to charity...
Why could these costs not have been covered by the jersey auction scheduled for tonight?
Chris.
My post was in response to a question put to me asking if I knew what was happening. It was not intended to be either childish or petulent and I apologise to the poster who asked me the question if they felt that was my intention.
I have quickly re-read the relevant parts of my staff handbook - the first page of which confirms that " none of the following rules and regulations apply to Finny as he is allowed to do whatever he wants".
I would offer to send you a copy but as you're not a member of staff that won't be possible.
I have quickly re-read the relevant parts of my staff handbook - the first page of which confirms that " none of the following rules and regulations apply to Finny as he is allowed to do whatever he wants".
I would offer to send you a copy but as you're not a member of staff that won't be possible.
dont shoot the messenger Steve..Devilsdrums is not at fault here!
Its just a downright scandal and we the fans know it as such. Shirt auctions, shirt of his back, 50/50 tickets, shirt sponsership, programmes...sorry, but you've had your lot. I WILL NEVER GIVE ANOTHER SINGLE PENNY TO THIS ORGANISATION. I know i pay for tickets but its a minimum to watch my team.
Its just a downright scandal and we the fans know it as such. Shirt auctions, shirt of his back, 50/50 tickets, shirt sponsership, programmes...sorry, but you've had your lot. I WILL NEVER GIVE ANOTHER SINGLE PENNY TO THIS ORGANISATION. I know i pay for tickets but its a minimum to watch my team.
Genuine question, as I haven't bought a jersey lately (and won't be now!), but how much is a Devils Jersey now-a-days? Surely not more than £60???
Either way, this whole issue has tarnished the club and made a mockery of those serving for our country. I hope the money taken from the overall total is put to good use :roll:
Out of interest, how much was made at the last auction?
Either way, this whole issue has tarnished the club and made a mockery of those serving for our country. I hope the money taken from the overall total is put to good use :roll:
Out of interest, how much was made at the last auction?
I can't believe the club have skimmed off almost £1500 it's a disgrace. If I'd bought one of the shirts I know I'd be furious about it. However, maybe the prices the shirts went for last night reflect the level of frustration reagrding this. I'm sure the club would have almost covered this amount in additional bids last night if all people who usually bid had been there and bidding.
Last year there was an auction and shirts went for a lot lower than they had done in previous years,i think its more to economic reasons.
If people thought that strongly about the Poppy Appeal debarcle they wouldnt have bidded at all.
I hope next year the Devils dont bother with shirts for Rememberance Sunday/ RBL as it just causes bad feelng.
If people thought that strongly about the Poppy Appeal debarcle they wouldnt have bidded at all.
I hope next year the Devils dont bother with shirts for Rememberance Sunday/ RBL as it just causes bad feelng.
It only causes bad feeling when the club so spectacularly balls up.
The first press release was a joke, and the one that supposedly came from Matt rectifying the situation wasn't much better.
That they've suddenly decided the shirts cost them £60 each is a joke and i'm still not convinced the club ever intended to hand the money over to the RBL at all.
Chris.
The first press release was a joke, and the one that supposedly came from Matt rectifying the situation wasn't much better.
That they've suddenly decided the shirts cost them £60 each is a joke and i'm still not convinced the club ever intended to hand the money over to the RBL at all.
Chris.