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Welcome to the Testimonials page where some terrific charities and non-profit groups that partnered with Upper Deck have taken the time to write about their experiences with the sports memorabilia leader. Want to share your success stories? Let us know all about your auction event and how joining forces with Upper Deck helped the cause.
March 2, 2007
Dear Art,
On behalf of the staff and volunteers at Easter Seals Southern Nevada, and the children, adults and families with disabilities whose lives you have touched, thank you for the wonderful generosity you have shown. It was an absolute pleasure to have such wonderful memorabilia at our 2007 Easter Seals Southern Nevada and Steven Jackson Foundation Events.
In working with The Upper Deck Company, ESSN was able to use the funds that the authenticated memorabilia raised for our clients and their families. Easter Seals Southern Nevada and Steven Jackson look forward to working with you again this Spring and again in 2008.
Once again, thank you for your contribution, for encouraging dreams big and small, and for being part of the Easter Seals family.
Very Truly Yours,
- Amanda "Mandi" Chiancone
Director of Marketing and Sales, ESSN
"November 9, 2006
I am writing to commend Upper Deck Authenticated on the wonderful job they did in helping my agency raise money through the John and Dawn Bunting Charity Golf Tournament benefiting Volunteers for Youth.
In its seventh year of the event, we decided we had capped out on our fundraising possibilities through the golf tournament, and decided to add a dinner and auction to the festivities. As we searched and requested for auction items, we found it harder than we anticipated.
Mr. Art Diamond of UDA called me to speak about an event, and did a wonderful job explaining the UD authentication process, and how it could benefit our auction. He personalized it to our event, drawing on the tie to the University of North Carolina and the auction, and suggested a few pieces that should do well, and gave tips on how to promote the item. We decided on a framed, autographed Michael Jordan jersey, and Mr. Diamond worked hard to get the order processed and shipped quickly, as there was a short time period before the event. I was truly amazed when the package arrived a few days before the auction, and was in awe when I opened it up and looked at the beautiful end product.
We ended up with many local items at the auction, but none that generated near the buzz the Jordan jersey brought. A couple people stopped me to look at the item as I was carrying it to the event, and asked how they could buy it, and came to the auction just to bid on it.
It was by far the star of the auction, with dozens of people gathered around it at all times, and many that put on a bidding war once the auction opened. The item raised more profit than any other item we had, nearly doubled our initial investment in the piece! My only regret in the whole deal was that I couldn’t get it for myself.
Thank you Mr. Diamond, and Upper Deck Authenticated for a job well done, I can’t believe how easy they made it!!!"
- Scott Dreyer, Program Director
"We hold a live and silent auction as part of our hospital's annual Golf Tournament. I wanted to add some additional interest in the event this year with some high end sports memorabilia. Besides high quality, proving authenticity of autographed pieces is the one thing that donors want to be reassured of. After doing some research, we chose purchasing items from Upper Deck because of its name recognition and reputation as a leader in sports memorabilia. Their charity program helped us raise some additional dollars for the hospital and the prompt and courteous service made our experience very positive."
- JoAnne Newman, Director of Development Holyoke Medical Center, MA
"I just wanted to let you know how successful our recent Annual Dinner Auction was due in large part to the items from Upper Deck. We utilized several items for both our silent and live auction programs and each item was extremely successful in raising dollars for the Boys & Girls Club of Carlsbad.
We are very happy to see Upper Deck participate in a charitable capacity and hope to continue to utilize your products in the future.
- Ron Sipiora, Chief Professional Office, Boys & Girls Club of Carlsbad
"I just wanted to take a moment and thank you for all your assistance in facilitating our order from Upper Deck for our Fall Fundraiser at St. Anne's Retirement Community.
When we first saw the advertisement for Upper Deck and read about the innovative way to raise money for our non-profit agency we were intrigued. Ordering the items was so simple-the hardest part was choosing because there were so many items offered. The items were delivered promptly-well in time for our event. We were pleased with the quality of the items but were astounded with the interest they generated the night of the event. At one point in the evening we had a bidding war over one of the Tiger Woods items! The memorabilia brought in much more than we had anticipated that evening. The best part though was hearing our guests rave about the selection of items we offered in our auction. Before they left, we were being asked what we would offer next year!
Art, thank you again for your help in making our fundraiser such a success! Your availability and helpful advice made the process simple and insured that items from Upper Deck will be a sure thing we'll offer at our fundraiser next year."
- Cadace C. Keates, Vice President of Community Services
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