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i8van
Posts: 2953 - Karma: 230
Hey guys,

I am an artist and a skier who has had a privilege to experience the magnificent country of Japan and its infamous Niseko powder. I fell in love with the country and the people. In effort to help out the citizens of Japan, I setup a donation page where you can purchase a poster I designed. It was inspired by a vacation to Niseko that I went on just a couple months ago.

I will be donating 100% of the profits to Japanse Red Cross Society. I setup 3 different payment amounts: $25, $35 & $45. It does not matter which one you pick, I will be donating 100% of the profits regardless.

Here's a link to the donate page: http://www.moveplaycreate.com/helpjapan/japanRelief.html

I will be posting a summary of your generosity later on.

Feel free to contact me with questions or suggestions at me()ivansharko.com

Ivan
Mar 14 2011 7:11PM
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Arabian.
Posts: 9632 - Karma: 55
I already donated to Japan :3

Now i have like, 50$ left for the rest of teh semester :(
Mar 14 2011 7:13PM
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theabortionator
Posts: 51644 - Karma: 162,252
I dig the poster and the effort. Might try to grab one next pay check
Mar 14 2011 7:13PM
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bangarangmules
Posts: 5065 - Karma: 84
Already donated, but I think that you should make a lower amount around $10. Especially if you are promoting this to NS, not a lot of 14 year old kids have $25 to just pocket out. Besides that, its great what you're trying to do.
Mar 14 2011 7:16PM
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Winston_Smith
Posts: 722 - Karma: 35
oh Actually I kinda like th poster
Mar 14 2011 7:16PM
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RudyGarmisch
Posts: 25443 - Karma: 13,844
Done. Love your work Ivan!
Mar 14 2011 7:18PM
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Scott0_robot0
Posts: 3291 - Karma: 212
probably another scam, haa but really this is cool that you did that and the picture is sick i will post it on face book as well as hopefully getting one after this next paycheck.
Mar 14 2011 7:30PM
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theabortionator
Posts: 51644 - Karma: 162,252
I don't think so but you never. know. IF it was he'd get karma raped hard. I think it's a solid effort.

And as far as the price goes. You're getting a poster signed and numbered delivered. That's worth 15 at the least. I've never bought them but the phish pollock posters on lot cost like 45 right there.


Nice posters signs usually go for at least 15, normally 20. It's not like you can't donated a buck or two through some other outlet.
Mar 14 2011 7:33PM
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bangarangmules
Posts: 5065 - Karma: 84
I'm sorry I didn't look at the link! Didn't realize what this actually was. That's an awesome picture I'm going to consider donating more now!
Mar 14 2011 7:33PM
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RudyGarmisch
Posts: 25443 - Karma: 13,844
Ivan is fucking legit.
Mar 14 2011 7:34PM
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Dylan_
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if you think ivan is going to " scam you" you're obviously a moron and haven't been on this site for too long.

still got your hoodie from a couple years back!
Mar 14 2011 7:35PM
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RubberSoul
Posts: 11249 - Karma: 14,642
very legit. threads
Mar 14 2011 7:49PM
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spere
Posts: 6105 - Karma: 248
As legit as they come. Awesome poster, gonna donate once I sell some things.
Mar 14 2011 8:20PM
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.newman.
Posts: 1552 - Karma: 236
Lol. Now there are alot more in the sea... Too soon?
Mar 14 2011 8:26PM
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MCIRONCOCK
Posts: 3094 - Karma: 30
Is your last name really Sharko? Because that's boss as fuck
Mar 14 2011 8:29PM
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broto
Posts: 9039 - Karma: 25,662
just to let you know OP...its now classified as a 9.0 earthquake, where it says 8.9 on the site. karma to you and hopefully some real life karma to you as well for a good cause.
Mar 14 2011 8:37PM
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Scott0_robot0
Posts: 3291 - Karma: 212
no i know he is legit, but really everyone should watch out i saw a report about alot of people starting up donations and taking the money its fucked, but this is legit and with a sick picture to.
Mar 14 2011 8:43PM
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rudager
Posts: 11335 - Karma: 4,624
Done!!

I clicked $35, but it went to $25. Didn't see it till it went through.
Mar 14 2011 8:44PM
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.frenchy
Posts: 18221 - Karma: 12,323
Damn man, this is really sick what you're doing. I would donate, I really would! But i'm kinda short on money at the moment and gotta buy some skis this week. And definetly a 10/10 for you!
Mar 14 2011 8:49PM
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sndyrvr
Posts: 684 - Karma: 119
your terrible. 10/10
Mar 14 2011 9:06PM
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Lemuel
Posts: 14488 - Karma: 10,641
That is a sick poster. I do believe I am going to donate.
Mar 14 2011 9:08PM
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bakedpow
Posts: 8770 - Karma: 10,467
DOne. Love your work it's a great cause for sure.
Mar 14 2011 9:10PM
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Bubba-Snax
Posts: 541 - Karma: 11
awsome poster and awsome cause. how long will these be up for? id love to donate but i cant pay just yet.
Mar 14 2011 9:24PM
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Gnarshred
Posts: 5670 - Karma: 18
That art is really cool. I'd love to have that in my room. Gotta check the finances, good work man.
Mar 14 2011 9:25PM
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Deezy
Posts: 4580 - Karma: 1,004
im baked, what do i do? i wanna halp
Mar 14 2011 9:28PM
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sandwiches
Posts: 29 - Karma: 10
lolz. click buy now.
Mar 14 2011 9:40PM
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Raz.
Posts: 7456 - Karma: 1,611
shit i so wanna buy one, but i really dont have money too be throwing around. my threads for when i feel like fucking it and just buying it.
Mar 14 2011 9:41PM
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Rumi.
Posts: 1231 - Karma: 556
just bought the 25$ one (i'm kinda broke) but looking forward to the poster!
Mar 14 2011 9:43PM
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Deezy
Posts: 4580 - Karma: 1,004
done :DDDD
(+karms for me... real karms, not that shit over there <<)

Mar 14 2011 9:44PM
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Cufe.
Posts: 1950 - Karma: 262
How long will this be on? I would be stoked to buy that, but I dont have money right now.
Mar 14 2011 9:48PM
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Steve-Brown
Posts: 1894 - Karma: 810
nice.
Mar 14 2011 9:54PM
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ItsAlwaysSunny
Posts: 265 - Karma: 85
done! great art too I'm pumped
Mar 14 2011 9:56PM
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TBigCat
Posts: 629 - Karma: 4
done.
Mar 14 2011 10:01PM
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kenzieann
Posts: 1535 - Karma: 391
posted on facebook and i'll forward it to my mom because shes an artist and will probably post it again a lot.
Mar 14 2011 10:08PM
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JewRad
Posts: 432 - Karma: 23
Donated $25. sweet artwork, going to a good cause.
Mar 14 2011 10:08PM
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bangarangmules
Posts: 5065 - Karma: 84
How long will this be up for? Definitely want to get it, it looks awesome.
Mar 14 2011 10:23PM
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PON3
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you made me lol...now i hate my self for doing so
Mar 14 2011 10:32PM
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-Mugatu
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As soon as I find a friend with either paypal or a visa Im getting it. I feel rather childish being 19 and still no credit card lol. Either way 10/10 for you and stoked at well the poster looks. Cant wait to get it!
Mar 14 2011 10:39PM
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squibble
Posts: 4569 - Karma: 104
awesome, BUT

35 - shipping for painting =/= full potential of my dollar
its better to not exploit stuff like this
Mar 14 2011 10:57PM
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-justice-
Posts: 1808 - Karma: 37
seriously. 
Mar 14 2011 11:03PM
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ski93
Posts: 1280 - Karma: 84
man that's just awesome, I will probably buy one when I get the money.
Mar 14 2011 11:17PM
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Barron
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Just got one. I really respect what you're doing and it doesn't hurt that the poster is real nice too.
Mar 14 2011 11:24PM
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JIBpsy^^
Posts: 2851 - Karma: 36
I feel really sorry for all the people who are going threw hell there. according to CNN the reactor is going to shit and a 30 km radius is being told to stay indoors. reactor 2 had an explosin and a new fire just startted in 4
Mar 14 2011 11:42PM
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RubberSoul
Posts: 11249 - Karma: 14,642
that's a good thing to keep in mind but i think $45 being $42 or so is somewhat negligible, and exploit really isnt the word youre looking for

anyway just grabbed one, feel sort of selfish getting a poster out of it but it's a really sick piece of art so what the hell..keep up the good work OP good stuff
Mar 14 2011 11:52PM
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i8van
Posts: 2953 - Karma: 230
I highly encourage donations directly to the charities and in that sense I agree with you that the dollar is not used to its full potential. My intentions are as far removed from exploiting this tragedy. I think I can make more of a difference with this approach rather than with simply posting a topic on NS with a donate button.

By the way, I will start shipping the posters in a couple weeks only. I want to get as many donations(which I will be transferring weekly), so that I can find ways to cut the price on printing and hopefully shipping and packaging.

Ivan
Mar 15 2011 12:10AM
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O.RLY
Posts: 310 - Karma: 19
Donating $150 to Red Cross. :)
Mar 15 2011 12:13AM
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Leeyum
Posts: 1285 - Karma: 168
damn just donated to the Red Cross , but you are the fucking man dude! Always been a fan of your work and this just makes your efforts on this site that much more legit!
Mar 15 2011 12:28AM
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sack
Posts: 4881 - Karma: 147
want to donate, but I'm moving soon so I can't have a poster. but my threads!
Mar 15 2011 1:11AM
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alex.bgk.
Posts: 607 - Karma: 74
Shouldn't this be in regionals?
Mar 15 2011 1:41AM
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Gnarshred
Posts: 5670 - Karma: 18
no.
Mar 15 2011 2:34AM
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powday
Posts: 3055 - Karma: 326
I'm gonna snag one of these in the next few days. Great idea, and awesome poster design.
Mar 15 2011 3:00AM
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