Gun raffle question

[Booseman]

Got a question for all my gun friends out there or anyone for that matter. Would you pay $20 - $25 for a raffle ticket to win a O/U shotgun? There would only be 100 tickets at that price. Or would most prefer a $10 ticket with 250 tickets? It is to raise funds for a teenager to take his summer trip with a group he is in.

Here is the gun.http://www.mossberg.com/product/sho...der-side-side-mossberg-international-silver-3

 

[pyreaux]

I wouldn't go 25, I'd keep it 10 or 20 for the sake of keeping to a single bill or 2 10s. the more convenient the option is the more likely people will have it on them and pay up. If you're doing physical tickets.

 

[Neil09]

Most people don't think about the odds, they just think how much per chance. Whatever you decide, please post it up. I'd like a chance.

 

[olivs260]

Agreed. $25 is a lot for a raffle ticket, but most people can let $10 go without really worrying about it, especially if it's for a good cause (or a good gun).

 

[Booseman]

Thanks for the input guys. I will definitely post it up once we get it all sorted out.

Another question is would it matter to you if it were not a brand new gun? If it was bought and shot about 10 times and they decided it wasn't for them?

 

[Booseman]

If you could choose the best gun for a raffle which would y'all choose? Would a pistol be better? A shotgun? What kind of shotgun, tactical, hunting or O/U?

 

[Booseman]

Or maybe a hunting type rifle?

 

[Emperor]

Thanks for the input guys. I will definitely post it up once we get it all sorted out.

Another question is would it matter to you if it were not a brand new gun? If it was bought and shot about 10 times and they decided it wasn't for them?

Do you still have the box and all the original contents?

 

[Emperor]

If you could choose the best gun for a raffle which would y'all choose? Would a pistol be better? A shotgun? What kind of shotgun, tactical, hunting or O/U?

Consider your target audience! Young? Old? Kids?

 

[Booseman]

Do you still have the box and all the original contents?

No, nothing.

 

[Booseman]

I am trying to figure out if they should go in that direction or just buy a Glock or a hunting rifle or a tactical shotty.

 

[Emperor]

No, nothing.

Then be honest about it! If it is for a legitimate cause; your target consumers will easily understand the gist of the fundraiser, the prize is often an after thought more than the focus. Your biggest and possibly only hurdle will be cheapskates in general. They won't understand your mission anyway.

 

[olivs260]

If it's a hunting shotgun that you already have, and you really want to raise money, I'd consider posting it on here and on some hunting/shooting facebook groups. I'm sure you'd sell out the tickets pretty quickly; you'd probably have to be willing to ship to an FFL though. On the other hand, if you raffled off a Glock 19, people would be lining up out the door to buy tickets.

 

[Booseman]

I think what is going to happen is a $5 raffle for the shotgun. I talked to my MIL, who is conducting the raffle, wants to use that gun and make it cheaper. As soon as I can get confirmation and some good pics I will post it up here with a little story.

It is a beautiful shotgun and has maybe 10 shells shot through it.


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[Neil09]

Good choice, I need an o/u lol

 

[Gator 45/70]

If I won the shotgun I would donate it back....and write it off on taxes.

 

[nolaradio]

If you could choose the best gun for a raffle which would y'all choose? Would a pistol be better? A shotgun? What kind of shotgun, tactical, hunting or O/U?

Looking at it two different ways:

From a money making perspective, I would offer a decent AR, something in the dollar range of $700 to $1,000. Offer 250 tickets at $10 each. Quick $1500 profit.

From a ticket buyer, I would buy a ticket regardless of the firearm being offered. I would most likely but $20-$25 worth of tickets regardless of the individual price of the ticket.

On another note, I've helped with raffles in the past and the aggravation of printing tickets was never worth it. I've used this company before and have had no issues with them. You may want to check them out if you still need tickets.
http://www.raffleticket.com/

 

[nolaradio]

I think what is going to happen is a $5 raffle for the shotgun. I talked to my MIL, who is conducting the raffle, wants to use that gun and make it cheaper. As soon as I can get confirmation and some good pics I will post it up here with a little story.

It is a beautiful shotgun and has maybe 10 shells shot through it.


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One way to keep costs down is to NOT purchase the prize beforehand. Decide how may tickets you need to sell to make the profit you want to make and then start selling tickets. Just be sure to note on the ticket that X amount have to be sold or the raffle will not take place and all money from ticket sales will be returned. I've conducted a raffle like this before and have had no issue with it. No money needed upfront other than the cost to print tickets.

 

[jguilletjr]

I would buy a cheaper ticket. I am not going to win any way. If I want to help my odds I would buy two or three. But I believe you will sell more if you sell them for 10.

 

[latour50]

We did a raffle for the benefit of a fellow officer last year. We had a new Glock, several duty-type flashlights, and some signed sports items. We charged $5 per ticket or 5 tickets for $20. Almost everyone forked over a twenty because they perceived it as a bargain. We raised about $10,000 in about 6 weeks!

Latour