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Rockets fundraiser event and unique opportunity for tickets/gear

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Mar 2, 2017.

  1. Clutch

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    I saw this on the broadcast last night and asked some questions on it. Passing this along because it's a great cause and a unique opportunity for someone wanting to go to a game.

    The Rockets are hosting a "Clutch City Cares for Kids" fundraising event for Special Olympics this Saturday during the game. You can see the details here:

    http://www.nba.com/rockets/clutchcitycares

    But for $250, you can get two lower bowl tickets to a Rockets game and every collectors giveaway from this season -- bobbleheads of Calvin Murphy, Elvin Hayes, Mario Elie, Tracy McGrady, Clyde Drexler as well as the Ralph Sampson Figurine and Hakeem Olajuwon Cap. You also get a duffle bag and an autographed photo of a Rockets legend or current player.

    This is the kind of charity work I'd like to see get more play here.
     
  2. BigM

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    That's really cool. I don't think I can make any of those dates but it's a great package for those that can.
     
  3. KlutchQT

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    Just FYI, when you actually hit purchase on the $250 package, it says you get 2 upper bowl tickets -- not lower bowl.

    ETA: Thank you for sharing!
     
  4. Dr of Dunk

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    I wish they had something other than tickets.... I'd love to have that basketball.
     
  5. Clutch

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    Thanks for the heads up, @KlutchQT ... I checked with the Rockets and the offer is two lower bowl seats. I think there was an issue yesterday when you went to purchase and they fixed it.
     
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    I'm from out of town and would be interested in purchasing. Do you know if there is someone I can reach out to see if I could purchase, donate the tickets, and have memorabilia mailed to me?
     
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    Super cool. Got the MVP package. That's a lot of cool stuff for just $250!
     
  8. Mikeylu

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    got the 1200 package. Tax deductible. Amazing gear. Good seats. Charity. Doesnt get much better. Thanks
     
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  9. SmoothOperator

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    Is it really tax deductible? I couldn't resist the Hall of Fame package either. There are 6 Hall of Famers and Rudy T should be joining soon. Even Horry might have an outside shot...

    At best, though, I thought only the amount above fair market value would be deductible.
     
  10. Mikeylu

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    yes.. they give you a tax receipt at purchase.
     
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    The price you paid - FMV of what you received = tax deduction.
     
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    With the $1200 package, you get the ball, case and duffel correct? I assume it doesn't also include the stuff from the $250 package?
     
  13. desihooper

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    Ball, case, bag, and 4 tickets. No bobbleheads or Dream trucker cap.
     
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    Do we know where/how we're suppose to pick all these up? Haven't gotten the email yet.
     
  15. Killatron 2000

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    I bought the MVP package Saturday night. That ball included in the HOF package is awesome though. It is one of the coolest Rockets pieces of memorabilia i have ever seen. I will trade my TMac bobblehead for the ball. Any takers?
     
  16. xiki

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    Thanks for the post. BTW - - saw the whole TV + crew adorned in T's t'other nite. Well, save for Calvin who sported Calvinesque duds.
     
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  17. Mikeylu

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    as a rockets fan since the championship years, I was born and raised in houston, was around 11 years old when they won their first champion ship and have watched 90% of the games played since then.. the memorabilia offered, and the fact it goes to charity, and the fact its tax deductible was too much to pass up.

    to the above.. 4 lower bowl tix to a choice of 3 games, duffle bag, ball signed with multiple rockets HOF with certificate of authentcity (from that era)
     

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