how to donate

Posted by: VaGunTrader

how to donate - 12/30/09 11:49 PM

In the past I've had quite a few members who offered to make a monetary donation because they appreciated the site. I have several fees that I pay to keep the site going such as the domain name, the forum license, and the hosting of the site.

After the site crashed when we exceded our bandwidth there was a statewide paniccool and I'm having to upgrade to a higher hosting plan with double the bandwidth. I had many more offers to donate to the site. Some even suggested charging a membership fee or a commision for selling.

What I did is setup a way to donate via Paypal.

I'm not requiring anyone to donate. If you wish to donate that is fine, and I thank you !! I'd rather not charge a sellers fee or membership as that will keep people from joining and selling.

Click on the buttons below. Or if you would prefer to mail me a donation please IM me.

Thank you all !!!!







 

PAYPAL click here --> https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=10837900




Posted by: C45P312

- 12/31/09 09:30 AM

Money sent! Thanks again for your time and effort into making this site available.
Posted by: cttbax

- 12/31/09 09:52 AM

Paypal sent!  Happy New Year!

Thanks again to the Mods and staff of Va Gun Trader!
Posted by: 1ALPHA

- 12/31/09 11:52 AM

How do I im you ?  I would like to do it in person or through the mail .  Gun show is coming up so maybe you can set up a meet to collect it there as well or i can mail a check so just need an adress and what payable name you want on the check .  Thank You .  1ALPHA
Posted by: bigwhitey

- 12/31/09 12:38 PM

PM'ed for address-thanks
Posted by: 1ALPHA

- 12/31/09 12:40 PM

Oh!  so im is a pm .  OK  I will do the same thanks .

[user=1253]bigwhitey[/user] wrote:
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PM'ed for address-thanks

Posted by: oneshotonekill

- 12/31/09 01:21 PM

Check is in the mail I LOVE this site lets keep it going thanks MODS And thank you VAGUNTRADER and to all the REGULARS and the whole Crew at VGT Have a Happy and Safe New Year!!!! Cheers -OneShotOneKill;)
Posted by: Gimper

- 12/31/09 02:57 PM

Funds sent. Thanks for the GREAT site and all the time and effort you put into it.

More will come as more comes in. This site has helped more than one out of a jam and sure it will continue to do so thru these hard times.

Met a many a fine person thru all my dealings on here and have to admit, not a one I have had a question with.

Damn this is bringing a tear to this Old Man's eye;)


Gimper
Posted by: Sfach

- 12/31/09 03:41 PM

Donation Made, Mission Complete! 

Thanks for being here for all of us. 

Happy New Year

Very Respectfully
David
Posted by: Sporich

- 01/01/10 07:25 PM

I just sent a small token for my appreciation for this site.  I have certainly met some very solid people through my few transactions and hope to meet many more.  I hope to send more soon.

Thanks for your efforts in implementing this site and your foresight in its establishment.


In Service,

John
Posted by: Riana

- 01/01/10 07:56 PM

Paypal sent. 

Thank you again!
Posted by: VaGunTrader

- 01/01/10 09:25 PM

thank you all !!:)
Posted by: sbrfencer

- 01/01/10 10:05 PM

Paypal sent, gladly!
Posted by: RocketFuel

- 01/02/10 12:31 PM

Great excuse to use my GunPal for the first time. Thoroughly appreciate the service.

Kaching!
Posted by: Hossfly

- 01/02/10 08:58 PM

FUNDS SENT! Great site!
Posted by: 1ALPHA

- 01/05/10 11:50 AM

Funds ( certified bank check ) went in the mail today and as I mow the lawn some more green will come . Thank You for bringing all of us together . The Greek
Posted by: pizzaman

- 01/05/10 05:56 PM

paypal sent-thanks for the great website
Posted by: JG

- 01/05/10 06:42 PM

PM sent requesting mailing address
Posted by: onelikearock

- 01/07/10 12:37 PM

Donation thru Pay Pal. Thanks for this great site.........
Posted by: goaty

- 01/15/10 06:40 PM

Token sent.Thanks for hosting the site...but why does eveyone live in NOVA?:-) Goaty
Posted by: 218albemarle

- 01/17/10 11:17 AM

should be a 30.00 annual membership fee for everyone who sells on this site.

sent mine in last week.

thanks for all the time you put in for us..

chris b.
Posted by: Domonicm

- 01/18/10 03:24 PM

Great Site, helping clean out the closet
Paypal on its way


Posted by: VaGunTrader

- 01/19/10 02:05 AM

Another thanks to all of you that have donated. smile
Posted by: ATFmy3favs

- 01/20/10 11:13 PM

You are welcome, Pay-pal just sent, sorry it took me a while, have been trying to remember my password, lol.

And thank you to all the folks that make this happen and all the members I have met and enjoyed trading/selling/conversating with. What a great group of folks we are. I look forward to future endeavors.

ATFmy3favs :D 
Posted by: zombiedefense

- 01/22/10 05:04 PM

Donation sent, thanks for the site.

Bill
Posted by: manganos

- 01/22/10 06:23 PM

Donation sent
Posted by: yankee-carpet-bagger

- 01/23/10 03:08 PM

Great site, threw the administrator some $$$ after making the sale. Beats over-priced GUN GO BROKER.

Just an idea, see if you can solicit advertising from local gun shops like Q-town et al.. The post links on your site and every time someone clicks on it, you get a couple cents.  Adds up if there's enough hits.  Throw in organizations like VCDL, NRA and you might actually break even. There just gave you my two cents.... pun intended.:D
Posted by: Complex1

- 01/28/10 10:40 PM

[font:"arial"] I see gunpal and not paypal. How can you pay with paypal? I know site upkeep is a pain. Anything it takes I guess.
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Posted by: VaGunTrader

- 01/29/10 02:39 AM

[user=140]Complex1[/user] wrote:
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[font:arial] I see gunpal and not paypal. How can you pay with paypal? I know site upkeep is a pain. Anything it takes I guess.
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paypal link is just below gunpal, it has no icon with it.

thanks
Posted by: EW1

- 01/29/10 10:13 PM

I am going to give CTTBAX some cash so he can donate some more (that way my wife won't see the charge on the card)  My leash is short
Posted by: VaGunTrader

- 01/30/10 06:45 PM

[user=2858]EW1[/user] wrote:
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I am going to give CTTBAX some cash so he can donate some more (that way my wife won't see the charge on the card)  My leash is short


I'm not begging for money or requiring donations. If you can't swing it don't sweat it.

THANKS !!!
Posted by: OFFROADCOUPLE208

- 02/17/10 08:17 AM

Donation Sent.... Thanks for the great site and for your hard work keeping it up.


v/r

jc

Posted by: VaGunTrader

- 02/19/10 02:30 AM

thanks offroad !!
Posted by: gbellamy

- 02/26/10 04:40 PM

Thanks for the site. I threw $25 your way via Pay Pal.

G Bellamy
Posted by: VaGunTrader

- 02/26/10 07:41 PM

thank you !!
Posted by: manganos

- 02/26/10 07:53 PM

That is cool you go to post it once the site came back up LOL.


[user=909]gbellamy[/user] wrote:
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Thanks for the site. I threw $25 your way via Pay Pal.

G Bellamy
Posted by: gbellamy

- 02/26/10 08:13 PM

I don't understand the purpose of your post. I appreciate the effort that vaguntrader goes to and my donation timing has nothing to do with the site being up or down. Running a forum is work and bandwidth and hosting isn't free.

G Bellamy


[user=922]manganos[/user] wrote:
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That is cool you go to post it once the site came back up LOL.


[user=909]gbellamy[/user] wrote:
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Thanks for the site. I threw $25 your way via Pay Pal.

G Bellamy

Posted by: manganos

- 02/26/10 08:28 PM

Take my post however you want lol.
Posted by: Defender3

- 02/27/10 08:08 PM

Great Site - Donation just sent via Paypal.
Posted by: Apostle

- 03/01/10 11:17 PM

Am happy to send a donation to this fine site.

Keep up the good work!

Donation sent via Paypal.

Apostle
Posted by: bullseye

- 03/13/10 05:06 PM

Something to help with the bandwidth bill should be in your Paypal account.
Posted by: Gimper

- 03/22/10 08:04 AM

As promised, T-shirt Ad money in the bank. Thanks for the Great site!

Gimper
Posted by: bigwhitey

- 03/25/10 11:24 AM

As promised, T-shirt Ad money in the bank. Thanks for the Great site!

bigwhitey
Posted by: gobroncos

- 03/31/10 07:36 AM

Thank you for an awesome site! It has supplied hours of enjoyment and the least I could do was drop some funds your way to help with the bandwidth and such.

A little more bandwidth help headed your way. Thanks again!
Posted by: DrFaulken

- 04/23/10 06:45 PM

I recommend sending a donation equivalent to a Gunbroker.com listing in thanks for every transaction sold on this board.

I've sold three things on this board and have sent donations for each. I'd have paid the same amount on Gunbroker.com, except this keeps it "local."

This is the calculator I use to determine fees. Just put in the total and hit "Compute."

Thanks again for the board, it's great!
Posted by: Pagan

- 06/18/10 10:35 AM

Donation sent, thanks for the site!
Posted by: ATFmy3favs

- 08/04/10 03:31 PM

Just an FYI we will have the fish bowl out at the RIR show this weekend for donations. With the upcoming software/website upgrades the site could use the funds.
Posted by: jake23703

- 08/06/10 10:15 AM

$20 donation sent for upgrades.
Posted by: Domonicm

- 08/06/10 07:22 PM

Great Site Paypal sent!
Posted by: Racin Junkie

- 08/08/10 12:19 PM

Great site!!!!!!! Donation sent.
Posted by: Agent19

- 08/09/10 11:15 AM

Made a donation @ the show on saturday.
Posted by: oneshotonekill

- 08/09/10 12:26 PM

Donation made Yesterday from 2 sales, Thanks guys lets keep it strong.

-OneShot
Posted by: zombiedefense

- 08/09/10 02:57 PM

donation sent
Posted by: va_gunner

- 08/11/10 12:24 PM

You've helped me out alot. Money is on the way brother laugh
Posted by: VaGunTrader

- 08/11/10 06:29 PM

thank you all !!

Will put the money toward upgrading the site and will need more business cards for the shows
Posted by: oneshotonekill

- 08/16/10 01:15 PM

I would like to let you know that my father has told me that from what Gimper is doing $200 dollars from that sale will be going to this site no questions asked. You all have done more for me and him then you will ever know. This site is truly full of a group of A list gentleman and we need to keep it strong. Money will either be sent or hand delivered thank you all so much for what you do.

Best Regards,

OneShot&Father
Posted by: Greasemonkey

- 08/17/10 05:43 AM

Donation mailed Monday.
Posted by: M374ME

- 08/19/10 07:21 AM

I try to give at the local shows and it makes me proud as ever to a part of this site and to be a gun toting American.

God Bless you all!


Posted by: dwaine

- 08/20/10 08:32 PM

Donation sent...by paypal

Dwaine
Posted by: Montster

- 08/29/10 11:35 AM

Donation sent.

Thanks
Posted by: lizz

Re: - 10/02/10 04:18 AM

Edited by mods.

This user is BANNED for spamming our fine site.
Posted by: Ledchunkr

Re: - 10/02/10 04:17 PM




Have we a spammer here ?
Posted by: VaGunTrader

Re: - 10/07/10 02:43 PM

Originally Posted By: lizz
Edited by mods.

This user is BANNED for spamming our fine site.



Damn. I thought he wanted to send a donation.
Posted by: roscoe13

Re: - 01/10/11 05:15 PM

Payment sent via paypal...

Roscoe
Posted by: VaGunTrader

Re: - 01/11/11 09:56 PM

thanks !!
Posted by: MP3Mogul

Re: - 06/05/11 05:04 PM

Payment sent via paypal
Posted by: Matty20147

Re: how to donate - 06/05/11 05:18 PM

Sent via PayPal! Thanks for all you do!
Posted by: bunker717

Re: how to donate - 06/05/11 06:06 PM

Donation just sent via Paypal. Thanks for all you do.
Posted by: Dadcpu

Re: how to donate - 06/05/11 07:35 PM

Done Deal Dude smile
Posted by: DirtyJeeps

Re: - 06/05/11 07:51 PM

Donation made.

A big THANK YOU to the staff of Virginia Gun Trader!


Thanks again!
Dirty
Posted by: num1fordfan

Re: - 06/06/11 12:02 AM

paypal sent
Posted by: exrev

Re: how to donate - 06/06/11 12:01 PM

Great site, it's up there with Google on my PC. Donation made. Thanks!
Posted by: markpixs

Re: how to donate - 06/06/11 10:06 PM

you got a donation on the way, thanks for a great site and helping me find some Winchester Super-X 1 shotguns.
Posted by: BigDogDaddy

Re: how to donate - 06/09/11 05:27 PM

Donation made thru PayPal (I hope) PayPal is a system that always leaves me wondering until I hear from someone.
Thanks for keeping up this great site. It is my Facebook!!!!
I know it requires a lot of time and time is money. If enough donations do not come in, perhaps an annual fee might work, although that would definitly cut down the numbers or the one or two time buyers or sellers. Thanks again! BigDogDaddy
Posted by: TN_VA_CHRIS

Re: how to donate - 06/09/11 05:44 PM

Another $25.00 sent.

Thanks again for the site!!!
Posted by: big-dan

Re: how to donate - 06/09/11 07:38 PM

Done! Thanks for all the work you put into this site!
Posted by: P3Bill

Re: how to donate - 06/11/11 07:49 AM

If you've ever bought or sold anything on VaGT, you have a DUTY to support this site.

Thank you to all the folks who make this sight possible.
Posted by: MyGunDB

Re: how to donate - 06/12/11 11:42 PM

Some money on the way, my man!
Posted by: librarian45

Re: how to donate - 06/15/11 11:33 AM

Just sent in 10% of my last sale.
thanks for the site!!!
Posted by: SnakeLover

Re: how to donate - 06/17/11 11:42 PM

I've just sent you the $35 that Ford paid me for a recent deal. Many thanks for the sight - appreciate the opportunity this site offers.

Brad
Posted by: kx400

Re: how to donate - 06/18/11 10:01 PM

Donation sent via paypal. Keep up the good work.

Take care, KX
Posted by: gbellamy

Re: how to donate - 06/20/11 08:22 AM

Donated to help with the new changes. Keep it up.
Posted by: Crazi

Re: how to donate - 06/20/11 10:48 PM

Donation sent! Thanks for the site!!
Posted by: BobVA

Re: how to donate - 06/21/11 10:25 AM

Donation sent. Thanks for the service you provide.

Bob
Posted by: Wingshooter

Re: how to donate - 06/24/11 10:26 PM

Whats the mailing address if you want mail a check.

Cheers
Posted by: nothalfbad

Re: how to donate - 06/26/11 06:33 PM

Donation sent. Many thanks for your site, it's great!
Posted by: Ker-Pow

Re: how to donate - 06/27/11 12:54 PM

Donation made. Thanks for a great site!
Posted by: Banana

Re: how to donate - 06/28/11 09:57 AM

PM sent for address.
Posted by: Cougardave

Re: how to donate - 07/02/11 11:23 AM

Gotta make sure Pulaski County is represented. Donation sent via Paypal. Thanks for doing such a good job on the site.
Posted by: TaylorRVA90

Re: how to donate - 07/02/11 02:06 PM

Some Lakeside trash throwing some money into the mix.
Posted by: P3Bill

Re: how to donate - 07/04/11 06:19 PM

Donation for sales to Dadcpu, Massie, Snakelover and fishnbob

Had a great weekend!!

Great guys, great sight. Thanks for all you do in making it work. grin

Sent via paypal
Posted by: Banana

Re: how to donate - 07/12/11 03:43 PM

Donation sent via paypal. Great site.
Posted by: ATFmy3favs

Re: how to donate - 07/13/11 10:55 PM

A combination of donations from the Richmond Showplace show was added via paypal.

Thanks to all that donated.
Posted by: rinkus

Re: how to donate - 07/28/11 04:02 PM

Paypal sent. Thanks for the great job you do.
Posted by: engberg27

Re: how to donate - 08/29/11 07:28 PM

PAYPAL SENT!!! Thanks for all the hard work you guy's do to keep the site up and running...
Posted by: MHANKS03

Re: how to donate - 08/29/11 11:14 PM

Just donated laugh
Posted by: Sonny's Guns

Re: how to donate - 08/30/11 08:33 PM

I really missed the site when it exceeded it's bandwidth. Hope this donation helps. Thanks
Posted by: VaGunTrader

Re: how to donate - 08/30/11 10:41 PM

thanks guys, will be used to upgrade the hosting !!
Posted by: str870s

Re: how to donate - 09/02/11 07:48 PM

Donation sent. Thanks for what you do!
Posted by: MP3Mogul

Re: how to donate - 09/02/11 08:23 PM

Going great everyone! Thanks for so much support! Keep it coming please... if everyone could just donate 5 bucks.. it would mean the world to the site!

THANKS!
Posted by: thruthesmoke

Re: how to donate - 09/02/11 10:39 PM

Worked out a deal with a seller and part of the price was a donation of $50.... worked for both of us. Thanks to shakeandbake72 for the idea and the deal. Hope others do the same.
Posted by: eggmcmuffin

Re: how to donate - 09/04/11 12:27 PM

Just sent a little dough your way. More to come.
Posted by: Ed45

Re: how to donate - 09/29/11 01:05 PM

I'm new here but just made a donation toward your cause. My Paypal is under a different email address but the PayPal transaction number is 0X572113HN1829259. Ed
Posted by: brianjohnson622

Re: how to donate - 11/04/11 11:25 AM

Gun sold...donation sent! Thanks for a great FREE site!
Posted by: hjcook1

Re: how to donate - 11/07/11 08:57 PM

The Kinfe Forum ask that you donate $1.00 for each knife sold. I would have no problem with that wheather I sold a gun or bought one. They use the honor system and even have a way you can do it through paypal. Just a thought. Woops I spoke to soon. Just sent you a donation via paypal. Thanks for what you do.
Posted by: P3Bill

Re: how to donate - 11/23/11 11:41 AM

Another sale = another donation.

thanks to all who make the site possible
Posted by: wrickster

Re: how to donate - 12/03/11 03:02 PM

Great site. I just made a donation as well.
Posted by: dmccorki

Re: how to donate - 12/10/11 09:46 AM

gun sold. donation sent.
Posted by: Kiboko

Re: how to donate - 12/14/11 04:27 PM

Donation sent, thanks for a great sight and merry Christmas.
Posted by: AIMandroman

Re: how to donate - 12/25/11 12:11 PM

doesn't paypal take a cut of even DONATIONS?

check out www.paypalsucks.com. they ripped off another major charity right before Xmas. and if you don't know already, they can do whatever they want w/ YOUR money b/c they've paid the government enough to not be considered a financial institution.
Posted by: piggy

Re: how to donate - 01/17/12 11:21 PM

Cash sent via PayPal receipt 2SW713293A425892P. Just want to say thanks and would like to chip in a little donation as a token of appreciation. "Piggy".
Posted by: exrev

Re: how to donate - 01/19/12 04:42 PM

Donation check sent. Thank you!
Posted by: Peanut

Re: how to donate - 01/28/12 10:43 PM

Just sent some funds your way, I didn't like not getting my fix. Thanks for the great site
Posted by: VaGunTrader

Re: how to donate - 01/28/12 11:20 PM

thanks....gonna need it to get this fixed
Posted by: luckyleroy

Re: how to donate - 01/29/12 04:53 AM

PP sent
Posted by: RecShooter757

Re: how to donate - 03/17/12 08:17 AM

PayPal donation sent to sweeten your pot o' gold on St.Patty's Day.

Thanks!
Posted by: DRDinthe703

Re: how to donate - 03/21/12 01:20 AM

Hi, couldn't give much but, I threw in a Jackson by donating to the link above. Hope it helps and things get better with the new host!
Posted by: VaGunTrader

Re: how to donate - 03/21/12 10:56 AM

thanks guys

will use this to get us a better host
Posted by: Chewy D

Re: how to donate - 03/28/12 04:22 AM

Threw a few bucks your way. Hope this site lives forever!!
Posted by: VaGunTrader

Re: how to donate - 03/28/12 01:16 PM

thank you
Posted by: bandit99

Re: how to donate - 03/30/12 02:42 PM

I recently listed an item with a note saying I would donate $25 to the site when the item sold. Well it sold in very little time to another great site member. $25 has now been donated to help support the continued success of this site. Thanks for standing up such a great venue that allows all of us to exercise our 2nd ammendment rights!!
Posted by: Basenji

Re: how to donate - 04/02/12 03:19 PM

Just sent you some money.
Posted by: Dlaw26

Re: - 07/15/12 08:38 AM

Well worth a 5 dollar donation, for every transaction.
Posted by: pfomin

Re: - 08/01/12 04:38 AM

Donation made. Thanks for the hard work in keeping this place running. :-)
Posted by: Dlaw26

Re: how to donate - 08/17/12 10:24 PM

This site is great, 5 more dollars to your cause. Will donate for every transaction made.
Posted by: tommyhof

Re: how to donate - 08/19/12 04:49 PM

I sold an item, donation made, Thanks You for a great service
Posted by: Pagan

Re: how to donate - 09/06/12 11:45 AM

I just sent you $15, would be more if it could...thanks for the board!
Posted by: Chuck53

Re: how to donate - 01/22/13 08:25 AM

Bump
Posted by: Chuck53

Re: how to donate - 01/22/13 08:26 AM

Bump
Posted by: Chuck53

Re: how to donate - 01/22/13 08:29 AM

Bump
Posted by: Chuck53

Re: how to donate - 01/22/13 08:31 AM

Bump
Posted by: P3Bill

Re: how to donate - 01/18/14 04:09 PM

CHA -CHING. Mo Money for a great web site. Thanks again for all you do.
Posted by: dmccorki

Re: how to donate - 09/15/14 09:25 AM

Just sent another donation. Thanks for maintaining the site.
Posted by: Banana

Re: how to donate - 04/16/15 08:22 PM

Donation sent.
Posted by: MiddlePeninsula

Re: how to donate - 08/11/15 11:19 AM

Is this paypal link still active and current, I see the post is a number of years old. I too would like to throw a little jingle your way -- I've able to sell a few handguns and trade a couple others, all reasonably stress free and without a lot of reservations, because of your sight and the forum member who belong.

If this is still current I'll use the paypal link, if not just let me know and I'll slide a few greenbacks your way.

Thanks so much for this valuable tool and if there is anything I can do in the Middle Peninsula (Mathews-area) for you just let me know.

Henry
Posted by: dmccorki

Re: how to donate - 08/27/15 05:08 PM

Paypal link works. Just made a sale followed by another donation
Posted by: LaserJock

Re: how to donate - 08/27/15 06:39 PM

Thank you dmccorki
Posted by: Dlaw26

Re: how to donate - 09/05/15 08:41 PM

Donation sent for completed transaction,thanks for the service.
Posted by: rodrig311

Re: how to donate - 06/28/16 09:43 AM

Donation sent, THANKS for a great site.
Posted by: sousana

Re: how to donate - 07/03/16 07:05 PM

Ditto to above. Sent just moments ago.
Posted by: ExWHCA

Re: how to donate - 07/18/16 12:52 PM

Donation sent!
Posted by: flyingnut

Re: how to donate - 02/05/17 07:42 PM

Thanks for the awesome website!
Posted by: Frodo9mm

Re: - 04/16/20 08:05 AM

Thank you for this site. I am making a donation today. Frodo9mm
Posted by: untoolified

Re: - 03/19/22 09:56 AM

Donation sent. thanks for all you do