I'd like to tell you all about a little event a few of us home roasters are conducting in May:

Bids for Coffee Kids

Throughout the month of May 2010, we will conduct weekly auctions on a wide variety of items, most of which were donated by the specialty coffee industry. We have been overwhelmed by the generosity and enthusiasm with which the coffee community has greeted our efforts. The auction includes assortments of top-quality green coffee, magazine subscriptions, grinders, brewers, roasters and much, much more, with all proceeds going directly to Coffee Kids. Our effort builds on the foundation of last year's "Kick It Up for Coffee Kids" auction that raised over $5,600.

For information about Coffee Kids, visit http://www.coffeekids.org

Items will be auctioned off every week, with each week's bids closing at 6pm Central Standard Time on each Saturday. In addition, we will have a few choice items open for bids all month. The folks over at the Green Coffee Buying Club have graciously agreed to host our auction. Any efforts that you could do to help get the word out (Twitter, Facebook, etc.) would be greatly appreciated.

Auction information at our host can be found at the Bids for Coffee Kids thread at http://greencoffeebuyingclub.com (registration required). We should have the master list of auction lots (over sixty and counting) posted early next week. I will post it here so you can determine which weeks are of interest to you.

Thanks to Dan for the support to get the word out. Feel free to send me an email (dave at sidewalkmystic dot com) or PM if you have any questions, or if you would like to help out in any way.

BoldJava
Dave Borton

Dave,

Great cause, thanks for posting this. If you get a chance, post and update closer to the auction to remind me to go on over and look at the goods.

Let's whet the appetite for the Bids for Coffee Kids auction that opens on Saturday, May 1st, 6:01pm, CST that is being hosted at http://greencoffeebuyingclub.com. These are just the month-long auction items; tons of weekly items that will be posted this week.There will be 60 items for you to choose during the auction and they will be available at different times throughout May 2010. Unless otherwise noted, all coffee listed is green.

Opening bids will be stated in each lot and bids must be in whole dollar increments. All shipping is free to the Continental US, and has been donated by the in-kind donor or one of us. We arranged this shipping because we want every dollar raised in this auction to go to Coffee Kids.

If you're not bidding and would like to make a donation directly to Coffee Kids, click http://www.coffeekids.org

All Month Listing, five items open from May 1 to May 29
Item M-1 Hottop KN-8288B Coffee Roaster donated by No Quarter Coffee (Retail value $720)

Item M-2 Behmor Coffee Roaster donated by Joe Behm (Retail value $300)
15 lbs. El Salvador Cerro Las Ranas Pulp Natural (RFA) donated by Royal Coffee NY (Retail value $45)

Item M-3 Gaggia Coffee espresso machine with PID ( w/OPV modification and Silvia Wand) donated by milowebailey (Retail value $400)

Item M-4 Bacchi Espresso Machine donated by Orphan Espresso (Retail value $395). http://www.orphanespresso.com/Bacchi-De...618-1.html

Item M-5 An invitation to the 2nd Annual Best Palate in the MidWest Cupping, BoldJava's Home - Milwaukee, Aug 20-21, 2010. Welcome mat open; bed and all the coffee you can cup. Blind cupping, Curly Johnsen, Twin Cities Defending Champ. BBQ and micro brews to follow. (Retail value priceless).

Item M-6 Custom Built Stainless Steel BBQ Drum - 2 lbs. capacity donated by CoffeeRoastersClub (Retail value $221). Len will custom make this drum, based on the winner's measurement details on the rotisserie they have for their BBQ grill. Drum will ship approximately 3 weeks after receipt of the measurements.

Stay tuned for more information on the entire list, to be posted later this week.

BoldJava
Dave Borton
(co-chair)

Complete list in

We finished up the entire listing last evening. 77 items! Remember, all monies on items will go 100% to Coffee Kids. Shipping for all items is paid by the donor or Auction committee sponsor, only within the continental U.S. Should the winning bidder reside elsewhere, the Auction week host will ask the vendor if they are willing to ship internationally, with the winning bidder paying the difference between US shipping and international shipping.

If you're not bidding and would like to make a donation directly to Coffee Kids, click http://www.coffeekids.org

If you have any questions, PM me or email me via the links with my avatar to the right. Thanks to our home hosting site http://greencoffeebuyingclub.com. Should an item capture your attention, please go to http://greencoffeebuyingclub.com and register.

Dave Borton
BoldJava
(co-chair)

All Month-Long Listing, five items open from May 1 to May 29

Item M-1 Hottop KN-8288B Coffee Roaster donated by No Quarter Coffee (Retail value $720)

Item M-2 Behmor Coffee Roaster donated by Joe Behm (Retail value $300)
15 lbs. El Salvador Cerro Las Ranas Pulp Natural (RFA) donated by Royal Coffee NY (Retail value $45)

Item M-3 Gaggia Coffee espresso machine with PID ( w/OPV modification and Silvia Wand) donated by milowebailey (Retail value $400)

Item M-4 Bacchi Espresso Machine donated by Orphan Espresso (Retail value $395)

Item M-5 An invitation to the 2nd Annual Best Palate in the MidWest Cupping, BoldJava's Home, Aug 20-21, 2010 (Retail value priceless)

Item M-6 Custom Built Stainless Steel BBQ Drum - 2 lbs. capacity donated by CoffeeRoastersClub (Retail value $221) Len will custom make this drum, based on the winner's measurement details on the rotisserie they have for their BBQ grill. Drum will ship approximately 3 weeks after receipt of the measurements.

Week One, twelve items open from May 1 to May 8

Item 1-1 Mypressi Twist donated by Mypressi (Retail value $170)

Item 1-2 Graphic Design Project donated by Dillanos Coffee (Retail value ~$200)
Budding entreneur? Soon-to-be launched website? One graphics/logo design package, to occur in
approximately a 3-week project window, by one of the finest roasters and brand consultants in the coffee industry. Check out the quality of Dillanos's design and artistic touch at http://dillanos.com/. You will see why they are known for their branding expertise. The winning bidder will be provided with a Dillanos Art Request Form, and will meet with the Dillanos Graphic Designer in a teleconference before the start of the project. The project also includes one round of revisions, and all files will be provided to the winner, in case he or she would like to modify or pursue the vision further.

Item 1-3 One year subscription to Roast Magazine (Retail value $30)
15 lbs. El Salvador Cerro Las Ranas Pulp Natural (RFA) donated by Royal Coffee NY (Retail value $45)

Item 1-4 Roast Magazine Hard Copy Back issues (2008-2009) (Retail value $50)
15 lbs. Peru El Guabo donated by Mercanta (Retail value $40)

Item 1-5 5 lbs. Brazil 2009 Cup of Excellence #9 Fazenda Santa Helena Ii donated by GCBC member Mike (Retail value $60)

Item 1-6 15 lbs. Kenya Auction Lot donated by Café Imports (Retail value $83)

Item 1-7 10 lbs. Tanzania Peaberry Songea donated by Our Coffee Barn (Retail value $45)

Item 1-8 Hario Skerton Hand Grinder donated by GCBC member headchange4u (Retail value $40)

Item 1-9 3-cup Tokio siphon, Hario Skerton Grinder, 12oz. Roasted coffee (roaster's choice) donated by Caffe d'Bolla (Retail alue $97)

Item 1-10 15 lbs. El Salvador Cerro Las Ranas Pulp Natural (RFA) donated by Royal Coffee NY (Retail value $45)

Item 1-11 15 lbs. Peru El Guabo donated by Mercanta (Retail value $40)

Item 1-12 15 lbs. Kenya Auction Lot donated by Café Imports (Retail value $83)


Week Two, fourteen items open from May 8 to May 15

Item 2-1 Roast Magazine Hard Copy Back issues (2006-2007) (Retail value$50)
15 lbs. Peru El Guabo donated by Mercanta (Retail value $40)

Item 2-2 Roast Magazine CDROM Back Issues (2004-2005) (Retail value $50)
15 lbs. El Salvador Cerro Las Ranas Pulp Natural (RFA) donated by Royal Coffee NY (Retail value $45)

Item 2-3 15 lbs. Kenya Auction Lot donated by Café Imports (Retail value $83)

Item 2-4 BUNN STX Home Brewer donated by BUNN (Retail value $150)

Item 2-5 10 lbs. El Salvador Los Pirineos Pacamara donated by Atlas (Retail value $75)

Item 2-6 Reg Barber Tamper (size selected by winner) donated by 1st in Coffee (Retail value $70)

Item 2-7 Bialetti Mukka Express, Stove Top Espresso Maker donated by Our Coffee Barn (Retail value $75)

Item 2-8 Cory rod (new in box), and five Yama siphon filters donated by GCBC member BoldJava (Retail value $23)

Item 2-9 Aeropress Coffee Maker donated by Aeropress (Retail value $25)
15 lbs. Peru El Guabo donated by Mercanta (Retail value $40)

Item 2-10 15 lbs. PNG Kimel Peaberry donated by GCBC member draagoth (Retail value $45)

Item 2-11 15 lbs. El Salvador Cerro Las Ranas Pulp Natural (RFA) donated by Royal Coffee NY (Retail value $45)

Item 2-12 15 lbs. Peru El Guabo donated by Mercanta (Retail value $40)

Item 2-13 15 lbs. Kenya Auction Lot donated by Café Imports (Retail value $83)

Item 2-14 Tambaroo French Kiss - French Press accessory donated by GCBC member peter (Retail value $15)


Week Three, sixteen items open from May 15 to May 22

Item 3-1 One year subscription to Roast Magazine (Retail value $30)
15 lbs. Kenya Auction Lot donated by Café Imports (Retail value $83)

Item 3-2 Roast Magazine Hard Copy Back issues (2008-2009) (Retail value $50)
15 lbs. El Salvador Cerro Las Ranas Pulp Natural (RFA) donated by Royal Coffee NY (Retail value $45)

Item 3-3 10 lbs. 2009 Panama Finca Esmerelda Especial donated by GCBC member mpoll (Retail value $300)

Item 3-4 15 lbs. Brazil Samambia Peaberry donated by Atlas Coffee (Retail value $80)

Item 3-5 15 lbs. Guatemala El Injertal donated by Kuma Coffee (Retail value $80)

Item 3-6 15 lbs. Ethiopia Natural Sidamo Michicha/Ardi donated by Keffa Coffee (Retail value $50)

Item 3-7 10 lbs. Tanzania Peaberry Songea donated by Our Coffee Barn (Retail value $45)

Item 3-8 8 oz. of Ethiopian Tirin (Civet) green beans, Dean's Javatrekker book donated by Dean's Beans (Retail value $125)

Item 3-9 Aeropress cofee maker donated by GCBC member BoldJava (Retail value $25)
15 lbs. Kenya Auction Lot donated by Café Imports (Retail value $83)

Item 3-10 Synesso 2XL t-shirt donated by Synesso (Retail value $15)
15 lbs. Peru El Guabo donated by Mercanta (Retail value $40)

Item 3-11 Red, No. 1 Hario Dripper, 2 Packs of Hario #1 Brown Filters (200 totl) donated by GCBC member headchange4u (Retail value $40)

Item 3-12 2009 Cup of Excellence Mix, El Salvador (5 lbs. each #19 Altamira and #21 La Trinidad) donated by No Quarter Coffee (Retail value $50)

Item 3-13 One year subscription to Barista Magazine (Retail value $20)
15 lbs. El Salvador Cerro Las Ranas Pulp Natural (RFA) donated by Royal Coffee NY (Retail value $45)

Item 3-14 15 lbs. El Salvador Cerro Las Ranas Pulp Natural (RFA) donated by Royal Coffee NY (Retail value $45)

Item 3-15 15 lbs. Peru El Guabo donated by Mercanta (Retail value $40)

Item 3-16 Hario V60 #2 Glass Pourover with custom nylon filters donated by Qualia Coffee (Retail value $44)


Week Four, fifteen items open from May 22 to May 29

Item 4-1 Roast Magazine Hard Copy Back issues (2006-2007) (Retail value$50)
15 lbs. El Salvador Cerro Las Ranas Pulp Natural (RFA) donated by Royal Coffee NY (Retail value $45)

Item 4-2 Roast Magazine CDROM Back Issues (2004-2005) (Retail value $50)
15 lbs. Peru El Guabo donated by Mercanta (Retail value $40)

Item 4-3 One year subscription to Barista Magazine (Retail value $20)
15 lbs. Kenya Auction Lot donated by Café Imports (Retail value $83)

Item 4-4 Visions Espresso $100 Gift Certificate

Item 4-5 12-cup (48oz.) Bodum Chambourd French Press donated by 1st in Coffee (Retail value $50)

Item 4-6 #2 Bee House Dripper, new in the box donated by GCBC member BoldJava (Retail value $16)
15 lbs. Kenya Auction Lot donated by Café Imports (Retail value $83)

Item 4-7 Yama butane burner, new in the box donated by GCBC member BoldJava (Retail value $39)
15 lbs. Peru El Guabo donated by Mercanta (Retail value $40)

Item 4-8 Synesso Barista Package (two 14g baskets, one 18g basked, Joe Glo cleaning kit, XL t-shirt) (Retail value $65)

Item 4-9 Yama 5-cup Tabletop Siphon donated by GCBC member Tex (Retail value $50)

Item 4-10 2009 CoE Mix, (5 lbs. each Costa Rica #16 El Alto and Colombia #27 La Esperanza) donated by No Quarter Coffee
(Retail value $50)

Item 4-11 10 lbs. Kenya Auction Lot donated by Café Imports (Retail value $55)

Item 4-12 15 lbs. El Salvador Cerro Las Ranas Pulp Natural (RFA) donated by Royal Coffee NY (Retail value $45)

Item 4-13 Maui Grown Coffee Bag donated by GCBC member BoldJava (Retail value $9)

Item 4-14 20 lbs. Brazil Canaan Candado Peaberry donated by Canaan Coffee (Retail value $60)

Item 4-15 15 lbs. Assorted green coffee (including 2009 CoE Guatemala #10 and 2009 CoE Brazil #9) donated by GCBC member draagoth (Retail value $50)

lolgun wrote:sounds really great!!

of course I need to ask how this would work for shipping to EU? Would we be responsible for that?

EDIT: just saw the part about free shipping within the 48states. Guess that means I need to do some calculating. . . .

This week, we are clarifying international bids with our vendors. Some vendors will:

1) ship continental US only. No international bidding
or
2) ship international if int'l bidder is willing to pay the shipping costs above CONUS shipping rate,
or
3) ship internationally with no additional cost

When the auction goes live on http://greencoffeebuyingclub.com, each listing will have specific details on international shipping availability. If you have questions when we reach that week, PM the host (who will be clearly listed).

Dave Borton, Co-Chair
BoldJava

The gifts, they just keep on coming. More month-long items that open for auction, Saturday, May 1 and close Sat, May 29th.

Item M-6 || Custom Built Stainless Steel BBQ Drum - 2 lbs. capacity donated by CoffeeRoastersClub (Retail value $221)

Item M-7 || 3-hour customized cupping and/or green coffee grading training with Trish Rothgeb (Retail value $400)

Item M-8 || 3-hour customized training on espresso and/or brewing with Nick Cho (Retail value $400)

See you Saturday, if not before, at http://greencoffeebuyingclub.com (registration required).

Dave Borton, Co-Chair
Bids for Coffee Kids
BoldJava

The Auction is now open! Month Long and Week One items are now up for bids. Come on by, bid early, bid often. Please help us break $10K for the kids.

http://www.greencoffeebuyingclub.com/index.php

Chad Sheridan, Co-Chair
Bids for Coffee Kids
cfsheridan

Boldjava wrote:
Bids for Coffee Kids

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Items will be auctioned off every week, with each week's bids closing at 6pm Central Standard Time on each Saturday. In addition, we will have a few choice items open for bids all month.

BoldJava
Dave Borton

Thanks to many of you, week 1 bidding has been very healthy and items will close at 6pm CST sharp. Get those winning bids in.

Week 2: A complete new list of 18 coffee items, toys, and greens leaves the gate for bidding at 6:01pm CST. See if you can grab the Reg Barber Tamper. Pls join us, as all proceeds goes to http://coffeekids.org. Enter the site for bidding at http://greencoffeebuyingclub.com (free registration required).

Dave Borton
Bids for Coffee Kids Co-Chair
BoldJava

Our home roasters' auction to benefit Coffee Kids has just finished its first week. The last hour had a run of furious bidding, with one unlucky soul missing out of a lot by two seconds! Me! Got pants'ed by a budd while I was locking threads <grins>.

We were hoping for a good turnout for the first week, and we certainly got it! Our first week lots resulted in bids totaling $1809, which was well over the retail value of the item. It appears our bidders have latched on to the generous spirit shown by all of our donors.

Week Two lots are now open, including a BUNN STX Home Brewer, a Reg Barber Tamper, a Hario Buono V60 water kettle, 10 lbs. of the 7th Place Guatemala 2009 Cup of Excellence green coffee, and another 16 items. Please visit our hosts at the Green Coffee Buying Club to check out the lots. Bid early, Bid often!

Join in at http://greencoffeebuyingclub.com.

Dave Borton
Co Chair, Bids for Coffee Kids
BoldJava