World Challenge Charity Auction- Who i've sent to

[James]

I have just sent off letters to the following for my charity auction:

Helen Mirren
Phil Collins
Julie Walters
Richard Attenborough
Frank Skinner
Kate Winslet
Nick Park
Chris Tarrant
Catherine Zeta Jones
Andy Kane
David Attenborough
Ingrid Tarrant
Ian McKellen
Michael Palin
Jacqueline Wilson
Richard Wilson
Gareth Gates
Bill Nighy
Alan Rickman
Honor Blackman
Kylie Minogue
Kaiser Chiefs
Andrea Bocelli
Kim & Aggie
Bjorn Borg
Alan Shearer
Oliver Kahn
Robert Muchamore
Doris Day
Neil Diamond
Judi Dench
Metallica
Joe Pasquale
Rob Steen
Eamonn Holmes
Elton John
Anthony Worrall Thompson
John Cleese
Hayley Mills
Will Young
Rolf Harris
Ben Fogle
Paul Ross
Iain Lee
Christian O Connell
Suggs
Gary Rhodes
Alistair Appleton
Robbie Coltrane
Jeremy Kyle
Cat Deeley
Howie Day
Charlie Dimmock
Johnny Vaughan
Tim Lichfield
Margehita Taylor
James Cannon
JK & Joel
Chris Moyles
Colin Murray
Jo Whiley
Judge Jules
Jonathan Ross
Scott Mills
Terry Wogan
Jools Holland
Jeremy Vine
Russell Brand
Ken Bruce
Alan Titchmarsh
Chris Evans
Steve Wright
Aled Jones
Beverley Knight
Michael Parkinson
Jose Feliciano
Robbie Coltrane
Bob Sinclar
Jo Frost
Uri Geller
Luciano Pavarotti
Gordon Ramsay
James Blunt
Chris De Burgh
Yvette Fielding
Everton FC
Mel Stuart
Freddie Highmore
Lenny Henry
Casey Kasem
Rafael Van Der Vaart
Status Quo
Amanda Beard
Lou Hirsch
Nikki Sanderson
Peter Laird
Stephen Fry
Bowling For Soup
Ready Steady Cook
Jay Leno
Freddy Adu
Fearne Cotton
Rowan Atkinson
Carol Vorderman
Bob Barker
Lulu
Stirling Moss
Anna Ryder Richardson
Judge Judy
Chico

Bold means I've recieved

[James]

Also sent to:

Johnny Vaughan
Tim Lichfield
Margehita Taylor
James Cannon
JK & Joel
Chris Moyles
Colin Murray
Jo Whiley
Judge Jules
Jonathan Ross
Scott Mills
Terry Wogan
Jools Holland
Jeremy Vine
Russell Brand
Ken Bruce
Alan Titchmarsh
Chris Evans
Steve Wright
Aled Jones
Beverley Knight
Michael Parkinson
Jose Feliciano
Robbie Coltrane
Bob Sinclar
Jo Frost
Uri Geller
Luciano Pavarotti
Gordon Ramsay
James Blunt
Chris De Burgh
Yvette Fielding
Everton FC
Mel Stuart
Freddie Highmore
Lenny Henry
Casey Kasem
Rafael Van Der Vaart
Status Quo
Amanda Beard
Lou Hirsch
Nikki Sanderson
Peter Laird
Stephen Fry
Bowling For Soup
Ready Steady Cook
Jay Leno
Freddy Adu
Fearne Cotton
Rowan Atkinson
Carol Vorderman
Bob Barker
Lulu
Stirling Moss
Anna Ryder Richardson
Judge Judy
Chico

[James]

So far I've mad the following responses:

Stirling Moss:

SIR STIRLING IS AWAY AT THE MOMENT, BUT IF YOU SEND AN ADDRESSED LABEL WITH A STAMP, I AM SURE THAT HE WILL SEND YOU A COUPLE OF AUTOGRAPHED PHOTOS TO SELL.
BEST REGARDS, MANDY RIPLEY,
P.A. TO SIR STIRLING

Robbie Coltrane:

James

We were actually doing Robbie Coltrane's fan mail today and have sent you an orginally signed photograph which you could use as an auction item.

Good luck
Regareds
CDA

Cat Deeley:

Have forwarded your email to her agent Jacquie Drewe
Regards

Curtis Brown

Robbie Coltrane (again):

AN autographed photo for your auction is in the post today

Best
Belinda Wright

Uri Geller:

Hi I will mail you a signed picture I hope your trip will be great! Much energy uri

Wally Wingert:

Hi there! I'd be happy to help, and your charity sounds great, but my signed stuff never sells. It's because I offer free autographs to everyone who asks, so there's no need for my fans to ever buy them. But good luck with the auction!

Robert Muchamore:

Hi James,

I'll see what I can do!

Robert Muchamore.

James

[cuddlyewok]

One word. WOW.

I am just starting to send out requests for my chosen charity auction. Already it has amazed me the actual costs. £1.17 plus the cost of the IRC plus 2 envelopes (A4) plus a covering letter, and that is to just one celebrity based in the USA. Even to the UK, I am looking at 4 2nd class stamps, as well as the envelopes etc.
Am I doing something wrong here, or is this the same costs you are facing? The quantity you have sent so far must have cost you a fortune!
The only thing which keeps me going is knowing that it will hopefully result ijn some decent money going to a good cause.

I think I will keep an eye on your successes if you do not mind James, with the possibility of following in your footsteps.

Best wishes

Stuart

[James]

Why 4 stamps per letter in the UK?

I dont really mind about the costs- I have had some good sucesses recently. Only started on Monday and already I have had some sucesses. I'll PM you the list if you'd like

James

[cuddlyewok]

Hi James,

I'll PM you the list if you'd like

I would appreciate your list, if you do not mind.

As for the 4 stamps. My local post office claims that an A4 envelope under 100gms, is 48p. Therefore they gave me 2 second class stamps to send the letter, with another 2 placed on my SAE. I have come to understand there is actually a large letter stamp, but have yet to see it.

Many thanks in advance, and best wishes

Stuart

[James]

A large letter stamp for 2nd class is 40p. just ask at your post office for one.

[cuddlyewok]

Cheers for the reply James
I think my local post office must have seen me coming :x
I wish I had mentioned it on here before I sent a load of letters. It would have saved me a small fortune.
Does it sound right then £1.17 to send to the USA via airmail(A4 envelope) along with a 95p IRC?
I would like to know so then if they are charging me the higher rate, without telling me my options, then it is time to take my business to a different post office.

Best wishes

Stuart

[James]

I'm not sure as I've not yet sent to America. I know that a small envelope costs 60 somthing pence to send to USA.

[Dougieness]

Hey James

I'm just passing by to say what a great job your doing! I hope that all the letters you send come back with a positive response!

You've inspired me to buckle down and get some letters sent out! So I sent out 12 today!

Thanks,
Douglas