[amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT stamps 100% to AMSAT

[Bruce]

I can confirm that 100% of the bid will go to AMSAT (as I manage the 
eBay/MissionFish account for AMSAT) but I am not sure if the bidder gets 
the tax deduction as it is the seller that is donating the money to AMSAT.

73...bruce

On 5/15/2010 4:14 PM, Clint Bradford wrote:
>>> ... eBay auction ... unique AMSAT item ... spirited bidding battle ...
>>>        
> C'mon, fellow sat folks. This is another unique AMSAT item up on eBay. (Remember the prototype AO-40 mounting bracket auction? I have it!)
>
> Not only will your bid/donation DOUBLE with the DARA pledge ... but your CPA will probably advise you that there's a tax incentive for next April 15 by purchasing this item!
>
> Expecting spirited bidding,
>
> Clint (sole bidder as of today) Bradford
>
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