HoundsGood: Chronicles of a Virtual Volunteer

There have been some gift certificates given for a few charity auctions I have helped organize that entitled the winner to receive a massage. Sometimes, the gift certificate is given by the spa, but many other times, it is given by a very happy client of a massage therapist. They purchase the certificate and donate it themselves.  The results are usually overwhelmingly good as far as bids go.  They are typically the most popular item in the auction if started at a reasonable price.

They are easy to obtain from a therapist or spa, but if you are looking for something more instantaneous, The Tiffani Kim Institute has gift certificates available on their website. The lucky recipient has their choice of a variety of chicago spa packages

You choose the amount for as little as $25.00 or as much as $1000.00.  Then, you choose a design for the occasion, such as the examples at left.  There are popular selections and recommendations for special occasions.  After you choose a pretty picture, you can write your message.  The gift certificate, complete with bar code can be printed, or emailed to the recipient.

I know people occasionally misplace things in the excitement of an auction.  I have definitely seen it happen. You could make a nice card to place on the auction table, and then when a winner is determined, go home and purchase the gift certificate online.  Then, it will be conveniently emailed.  If they have a printing snafu or lose that one, they can always print it out again.  How convenient.  It also helps the charity, as volunteers won’t have to watch the coveted gift certificate with eagle eyes during the hustle and bustle of the event.   In addition, sometimes the massage certificate generates so much interest that people get bid happy and bid up other items too, or draws more people to the auction.   That works for you, doesn’t it?

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