Posted by Kelly Rowe on October 20, 2011 at 1:16 PM
On another forum where I participated heavily for years and years, we used to have what became known as Karma postings. If I had a piece of gear that was no longer needed (by me) it would be offered up to the membership, no strings attached, in exchange for any good Karma that such an act of generosity might bring me in the future. I cleared the concept with Jim and Donna, so you're reading your first Karma post in NPN today. Again, these gifts are free from any encumbrances other than asking the recipient to pay for, or share in, the cost of shipping the item. I hope that other members will take notice and offer their own Karma postings as well. So, here's today's Karma from me...
i have to offer a Kirk Enterprises Macro Focus Rail that has never been used. You can get the details at http://www.kirkphoto.com/Focusing_Rail_FR-1.html. I don't have much in the way of money, so I will ask that you pay all the shipping costs. To claim your prize, you need only be the tenth person to ask. I don't have energy to read date stamps and such, so quite literally the tenth person to hit my inbox with a request is the winner.
<robert><rowe><2><at><mac><dot><com>. Include contact info and pass on the good Karma!
Posted by Carol Nichols on October 20, 2011 at 3:02 PM
This sounds like a great idea Kelly. I'm sure we all end up with bits and pieces of equipment that we will never use again and could be put to good use by someone else. Besides "a piece of gear", I'm hoping we could also include in these Karma postings photo paper, ink, books, software, etc., or really anything related to photography.
Posted by Bill Chambers on October 20, 2011 at 3:58 PM
Great idea Kelly. Hopefully, others will follow. I'm sure you'll be inundated with requests for the rail.
Posted by Wayne Jones on October 20, 2011 at 4:09 PM
Neat idea! Who can't use some good Karma?
Posted by Julie Hatvany on October 20, 2011 at 9:12 PM
I assume that everyone has equipment that has been sitting around without use, and I will see what is available in my closet.
Posted by Nick Lazazzera on October 21, 2011 at 10:46 AM
Kelly, Great idea. The world needs more good energy being passed around.
If I'm the tenth person responding, I'd love to make use of the focusing rail. nicklazz@comcast.net
Thanks,
Nick
Posted by Kelly Rowe on October 21, 2011 at 11:49 AM
DING! DING!! DING!!! Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a Winner!!! Gary Yeoh, you are the new owner of a Kirk Enterprises FR-1 focusing rail!
Posted by Kelly Rowe on October 21, 2011 at 2:04 PM
I'm sorry that I don't have a focusing rail for each of you, but sit tight. There will be another one coming off the shelf so we can play again next week! Plus, I've got a few more items to send down the Karma pipeline other than expensive focus rails. In the future I'll be sending out some more Kirk Enterprises tripod hardware.
Posted by Jim Erhardt on October 21, 2011 at 7:34 PM
Kelly, thanks for doing this - and here's to a big boat load of good karma coming your way!
Posted by Gary Yeoh on October 22, 2011 at 2:34 AM
Thanks Kelly.
I was looking around for a macro rail but looks like it found me half way round the globe. That is KARMA!
You are a real Bodhisattva and have started something good here. I will put something in the karma pipeline as well.
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10 repliesi have to offer a Kirk Enterprises Macro Focus Rail that has never been used. You can get the details at http://www.kirkphoto.com/Focusing_Rail_FR-1.html. I don't have much in the way of money, so I will ask that you pay all the shipping costs. To claim your prize, you need only be the tenth person to ask. I don't have energy to read date stamps and such, so quite literally the tenth person to hit my inbox with a request is the winner.
<robert><rowe><2><at><mac><dot><com>. Include contact info and pass on the good Karma!
If I'm the tenth person responding, I'd love to make use of the focusing rail. nicklazz@comcast.net
Thanks,
Nick
I was looking around for a macro rail but looks like it found me half way round the globe. That is KARMA!
You are a real Bodhisattva and have started something good here. I will put something in the karma pipeline as well.