Strangercrombie 2007: The Stranger's Annual Holiday Gift Auction

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Weekend in Doe Bay (Get Out)

Weekend in Doe Bay

Donated by Mack and Jack’s / Doe Bay Resort

Three nights for 10 people in the Retreat House at the beautiful Doe Bay Resort on the quieter side of Orcas Island. Plus a $100 voucher for meals in the cafe, a 25 percent discount off additional food, and a generous gift from Mack and Jack’s. $1,500 value.

See print catalog for more details.

  • Must be used by May 1st, 2008.
  • Refundable $85 deposit required for the Mac and Jack's.

Closed at $1100.00


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    Closed at $1126.00

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    Closed at $1375.00

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    See print catalog for full description.

    Closed at $910.01

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    Closed at $327.00

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    The principal cellist of the Seattle Symphony, musical wunderkind, and nice guy Josh Roman will play a private, hour-long solo concert at a mutually agreeable time and place. This may be the closest you ever get to a genius. (And, if we may be so bold, Mr. Roman would make an excellent guest to the Best Damned Dinner Party in the History of Ever.) Priceless!

    Closed at $1225.00

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    Our very own David Schmader is the world’s foremost authority on the unmitigated awfulness of Paul Verhoeven’s Showgirls. He has hosted annotated screenings of the film across the U.S. and provided the commentary track for MGM’s 10th-anniversary Showgirls DVD. Win this package and you’ll get a private screening of Showgirls with David Schmader in your own home. Priceless!

    Closed at $670.00

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    Closed at $710.00

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    Closed at $200.00

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    See print catalog for complete description.

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