Account for "free rifle combo"

[ChrisC]

Ok...following on from some of the comments on a previous thread, it was suggested that an account be set up with JSR so that members could pop in a small donation (say a quid)....9000 members..it would soon add up.

I spoke to Ed and unfortunately he is too busy to set this up and monitor whats going in, so i'm looking for suggestions as to how we can set this up.....i have both a personal and business acct with HSBC so i could ask them how to proceed.

I'm more than willing to set up an account and each week keep posting the amounts coming in, but with everything, it comes down to trust......although please bear in mind i've already put a couple of hundred of my own money(from sales) into the "free rifle combo" fund.

Ideally the BBS members would be able to hand over a combo to a club and then a youngster(in rotation) at every UKAHFT shoot....and i'm sure that most people would agree that a quid isn't a lot of money compared to the possibility of so much new blood coming into the sport

Any suggestions gratefully recieved.....see some of you at Shepreth

[Willyleigh]

Couldn't u set up a paypal account to all pay in to?

[ChrisC]

No idea.......i personally don't like the Paypal thing as i've heard a few stories about them not being bothered when things go pear shaped.

Also if it were an ordinary account and we posted the account no and sort code on the BBS(so peeps could do a switch transaction).....could that be open to fraud

[Punchsteve]

No idea.......i personally don't like the Paypal thing as i've heard a few stories about them not being bothered when things go pear shaped.

Also if it were an ordinary account and we posted the account no and sort code on the BBS(so peeps could do a switch transaction).....could that be open to fraud

Can't see how it could go wrong with paypal, you're not selling anything merely accepting donations. I know it would be easier for me to donate using this method. Only thing is unless you set up a business account you would have to empty the funds into a bank account when they reach a certain amount.

Perhaps paypal and a new* bank account opened just to withdraw the donations from paypal? (* not doubting your honesty, just thought it might be easier for you to keep track this way).

[ChrisC]

Steve...if i set up a paypal account...is there a way to post the details on a thread without it being open to fraud........have to admit to being a paypal dummy but with hindsight it seems to be the easiest and safest option

[Punchsteve]

Steve...if i set up a paypal account...is there a way to post the details on a thread without it being open to fraud........have to admit to being a paypal dummy but with hindsight it seems to be the easiest and safest option

There's the rub I'm afraid, all you need to pay someone with paypal is their paypal e-mail address, unfortunately you would obviously have to make this public to get donations (I see your point re: paypal now).

Edit: The only way I can think of is to keep the paypal address private and have members on here mail you (and maybe a few other trusted members) for it (and include their username) if they wish to donate. But this will involve a lot of time and work for you.