Maybe you could combine the ideas? A raffle for any high value prize so those who can't afford a lot can still have a go, and an auction for the lower value prizes. Either way, a list of charities from Treasure Elf so that the winner could nominate which charity he or she wanted from the list. There are so many worthwhile charities out there, I help with guide dogs for the blind, maybe that could be considered. Happy Christmas Eve to you, Treasure Elf, and to all eBayers out there.