A mug, socks and a keychain for 150 Dollars? Who thought this is a good idea?

I'd rather use the $100 for an annual Choice bundle lol.

Nearly bought this, thanks for this thread for deterring me lol

nobody will buy and they will continue to make no profit smh

"What a selection of games! I might consider this! Let's the see the priiiiIIIIIIiiiice... nevermind"

As most of you pointed out, this feels like a tipping culture gone wild for a group of freeloaders looking for a "donation" to throw a party in the capital of homelessness. (retail price $ 642.65 with a 20% tip = $ 128)

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There are so many humanitarian aid organizations atm begging for just a couple of bucks so they can help the countless people affected by war and natural disasters all around the world. A 100€ minimum fundraiser at this point in time feels a little uhhh outrageous to me ...

I like what they're doing, so I'll probably buy to support them. Some wishlisted games in there too.

Does anybody know if this is tax deductible in USA?

"Organizations described in section 501(c)(3) are commonly referred to as charitable organizations. Organizations described in section 501(c)(3), other than testing for public safety organizations, are eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions in accordance with Code section 170."
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For everyone saying they don't advertise themselves as being a charity, I'd just like to point out that the IRS lists a 501c3 as being a charitable organization.

I respect what they are doing and for 50€ I'd probably be all over their "bundle". But for 100€ that's not a balanced enough selection and spending another 50€ just for them to be "independent aka platform agnostic" feels pretty silly these days.

bruh

greedy devs?

not to complain more - but the video just shows a zoom type meeting with 5 people and the events include a digital one meaning online - correct? how much can they cost?

This screams "money laundering" to me.

I'm all for supporting charity, but 100 dollareedoos, in this economy? Like unironically... I shall stay tuned in case any shenanigans unfold though.

Too much for me but good for them doing it for a good cause

It's not a bad deal, I just don't have $100 to my name. The whole reason I support these is the charity factor, the games are just something nice on top of the warm feeling. Maybe I'm doing it wrong.

They probably would make several times as many sales if they'd kept the price around the $50 mark.

TIER 1 - games only, less insane cost
TIER 2 - Games plus VIP and socks - I dont care what price I will not pay it anyway

I would maybe consider this once the Steam keys are available. "At a later date" could mean three years. I don't think it will be that long, of course, but I'd rather know that the keys are allocated. If the cause were feeding children, then I wouldn't mind waiting. But for this, while I think it's a good enough cause, won't keep kids from eating.

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Does not seem to fit the 501(c)(3) guidelines IMHO.

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Definitely doesn't feel worth the price