[quote="plhepner2"]My civic organization is holding an auction the first week of March. I am hosting this on EBay. I've received various items from companies but have recently looked into the "celebrity" arena. I have written about 20 celebrities thus far in addition to your general shows. I've written Wheel of Fortune and The Price is Right with positive responses. I haven't heard from Jeopardy yet. Although it has only been about one month so far so I'm not getting over-anxious yet. What are some tips and guidance anyone can give me to ensure a more positive response from a celebrity? Do you think trying to find a "contact me" on their website might work? What are your suggestions? I appreciate it!![/quote]

Hi plhelper {up}

Firstly, best of luck with your auction :P

My best couple of bits of advice would be to explain carefully in your letter about who you are collecting for, why you are collecting for them, and [b]what they will do with the money you make[/b].

I personally do not usually email to get donations, but for the few I have, I often find the "contact us" pages are really helpful, especially if it lists a mailing address.

In preference I would always mail as opposed to emailing, but maybe that's just me!!!

When you write to a celeb, make sure you keep the letter brief, and be sure to ask for what you are after. Many celebrities get panicked when approached by charities - in case they want hard cash!!!!

I always ask whether it might be possible for them to donate a signed photograph [u][b]or other memorabilia[/b][/u]. By doing that I have not just received pictures, but instead - DVDs, CDs, books, posters, artwork, clothes, costumes, scripts etc etc.

I have accrued somewhere in the region now of 500 autographed photos and other stuff, and I have been collecting for 9-10 months.

I hope this helps you, but if you need any further advice, please let me know!!!

Cheers,

Ian :mrgreen:

Good Luck with your auction, and I hope it all goes well fr you.

James x :D

My civic organization is holding an auction the first week of March. I am hosting this on EBay. I've received various items from companies but have recently looked into the "celebrity" arena. I have written about 20 celebrities thus far in addition to your general shows. I've written Wheel of Fortune and The Price is Right with positive responses. I haven't heard from Jeopardy yet. Although it has only been about one month so far so I'm not getting over-anxious yet. What are some tips and guidance anyone can give me to ensure a more positive response from a celebrity? Do you think trying to find a "contact me" on their website might work? What are your suggestions? I appreciate it!!