The Auction

The Grobanites raised $6141 for DFF and $1090 for David S. Thanks to everyone for your bids and your support!

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Auction for the DFF

Image of Item
Item Description
Winning Bidder
Winning Bid (US $)
1. TICKET TO SEE JOSH IN CHESS ON BROADWAY!!! - We have one ticket to see Josh in his debut Broadway performance in the concert of Chess at the New Amsterdam Theater on Sept. 22, 2003. This one night only Benefit Concert for the Actors' Fund of America also features Lara Fabian, Adam Pascal, and many others. You will be able to enjoy this unforgettable concert while seated in the mid-balcony with your fellow Grobanites!! This ticket was donated by Valerie. For more information about Chess, go here Chess on Broadway
Anonymous
$350.00
2. PBS GREAT PERFORMANCES SHOOTING SCHEDULE, SIGNED BY JOSH - This is an actual shooting schedule from the taping of Josh's PBS Great Performances Concert in Pasadena. It is over 110 pages of verses ("more than a bro-ken vo-w"), wardrobe changes ("suit jacket on"), instrument information ("full orch crescendo"), and props ("mic stand for Josh"). This item was donated by Jerrita (Jeeta), who purchased it off of e-bay, and it was signed by Josh for the auction.
InAwe
$360.00
3. JOSH POSTER, TO BE PERSONALIZED BY JOSH (3) - We have three 18" x 24" promotional posters which Josh will personalize to the winners. Imagine this poster on YOUR wall with YOUR NAME and JOSH'S SIGNATURE on it. You may not be able to take your eyes off it!! These posters were donated by Michael at Borders in LA. Note: If for any reason, Josh chooses not to sign these items following the auction, then your money will be refunded.

anonymous

DaveCT969

JGfloat

$300.00

$285.00

$275.00
4. ELLEN'S "GOLD JOSH" PRINT, TO BE PERSONALIZED BY JOSH!! - This picture has your name on it!! Josh will personalize this 8"x10" copy of Ellen's gorgeous portrait of him to YOU (the winner) after the auction!!!! Note: If for any reason, Josh chooses not to sign this item following the auction, then your money will be refunded
Jeeta
$175.00
5. MANDY'S ORIGINAL "PIANO JOSH SIMPSON" DRAWING, SIGNED BY JOSH - Mandy has done it again!! This drawing depicts that unforgettable moment when Josh surprised everyone by playing the piano during his PBS concert taping in LA, and he even got a standing ovation!! Josh signed this picture for the auction.
BertBird
$200.00
6. DAVID DARROW'S JOSH PRINT, SIGNED BY JOSH (2) - This 9" x 12" image of Josh (the same size as the original painting) is centered on an 11" x 14" print. One print was donated by the artist, David Darrow, and the other was donated by Pamela (SweetbrierRose). Both were signed by Josh for the auction. The corners are slightly damaged on one copy, which will go to the second highest bidder. To read the touching story behind the original painting, go here The Story Behind the Original .

JGfloat

Boel

$150.00

$130.00
7. SANDRA'S JOSH PRINT, SIGNED BY JOSH - This is Sandra's (seaZmoon) second sketch of Josh! What amazing talent! This 8"x10" copy has been signed by Josh!
Kristin
$80.00
8. MANDY'S ORIGINAL "BABY JOSH SIMPSON" DRAWING - This amazing 11" x 14" drawing is based on a baby photo of Josh which was shown in a recent Canada TV Interview. Could he be any cuter?
Pamela
$60.00
9. KARRIE'S "JOSHY COLORS" DIGITAL ART, SIGNED BY JOSH - Karrie produced yet another digital art masterpiece for this auction! The artwork is a representation of the colors Karrie "hears" when Josh sings, and the theme of this piece is Josh's "HeartLight." Karrie believes "the yellows (communication) and the greens (healing) are always predominant in Josh's vibration, and communication and healing are the forces within and behind his HeartLight." Karrie's picture was signed by Josh for the auction.
Bonnie R
$40.00
10. ELLEN'S "TEENPEOPLE" JOSH PRINT, SIGNED BY JOSH (2) - This mesmerizing portrait by Ellen was based on a photograph taken by Kwaku Alston for teenpeople.com. We have two 8"x10" prints which have been signed by Josh. They will be awarded to the top two bidders.

Linda

Anonymous

$125.00

$77.51
11. "TOYS FOR TOTS" AWARD LETTER, SIGNED BY JOSH - This is a framed copy of the actual "Toys for Tots" Commander's Award which was sent to Josh last year, and he has signed it for the auction. This award, which was presented to the Grobanites following their very successful toy drive, is sure to be a treasure for any Grobanite who participated!! The award letter reads, "The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve is proud to recognize The Grobanites for outstanding achievement in support of the 2002 Toys for Tots Program. These generous contributions have enabled us to help fulfill the Christmas dreams of our nation's neediest children." The award letter is signed by the Commanding General of the Marine Reserves. This item was donated by Deb (BostonDeb).
Anonymous
$330.00
12. SANDRA'S ORIGINAL JOSH PORTRAIT - Sandra (seaZmoon) created this gorgeous watercolor and colored pencil portrait of Josh just for the auction! It is 8.5" x 10.5" with a 1.5" border for matting purposes. Imagine this picture hanging on your wall!
azwelykit
$300.00
13. ELLEN'S ORIGINAL JOSH PORTRAIT - Ellen has done it again!! She created yet another "must-have" Josh portrait just for the auction!! This portrait is based on the popular photo that Amanda (JoshFan1980) took of Josh at Borders in LA. The winning bidder gets the ORIGINAL!!
Jeeta
$50.00
14. SHANNON'S ORIGINAL JOSH PORTRAIT - This breathtaking portrait of Josh was inspired by pictures from the PBS taping. It is done in sketching pencils and charcoal on 9"x12" cold-pressed watercolor paper. This is Shannon's (AsdeepasIdelve) second portrait ever!!
Falling with Josh
$65.00
15. ELLEN'S DAVID FOSTER PRINT, SIGNED BY DAVID FOSTER (3) - David Foster himself has said that he loves this portrait that Ellen made of him!! David has signed four 8"x10" prints for the auction, and these will be awarded to the top four bidders.

JGfloat

cmn310

DianaCA

$75.00

$75.00

$55.00

16. DAVID FOSTER CD, SIGNED BY DAVID FOSTER - This limited edition CD, called "David Foster & Barry Mann/Cynthia Weil," was produced by "David Foster Friends" (David Foster's Fan Club) based on a 1982 live performance called "Songwriters for the Stars," which was a tribute to famous American composers. It includes great songs such as "After The Love Is Gone," "Look What You've Done To Me," and "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin.'" This CD was donated by Tommaso (FozFan) and was signed by David Foster for the auction. Note - the CD cover is signed as shown, not the actual CD.

Jeanne
$85.00
17 . SONIA'S "JUST JOSH" QUILT - This lap size quilt contains twelve pictures of Josh, which is why it's called, "Just Josh." It is full of great pictures of our handsome guy, from "scruffy, unshaven Josh," to "all dressed up Josh," to a few that just make you go "THUD!" The bottom picture is an image of the upper right hand corner of the quilt zoomed in.
Natasha 1964
$150.00

18 . JUDY'S WOODEN "JOSHSAW" PUZZLE - Judy (Puzzle Junkie) cut this puzzle, titled "Singing Joshes," from an image created by MaryAnn (Tulip3200). The puzzle measures 8.5" tall by 12.5-13" inches wide and has 191 pieces. The back side of all of Judy's puzzles are fully documented with the event it's cut for, serial number, title, dimensions, number of pieces, cut date, image credit, and Judy's signature. The puzzle wood is 3 ply Finland Birch, which is very smooth to the touch, and is packed in a hinged wooden box. Judy learned the art of puzzle making from her Great-great-grandfather's puzzles, and she is a fifth generation puzzle junkie! The Bottom picture is a zoom of the lower right-hand corner, to give you a better view of this amazing talent!
Anonymous
$96.50
19. CINDY'S CROSS STITCH - This gorgeous black and white cross stitch by Cindy (RIFLUTIST) is 14"x19" and framed. It is based on Ellen's sketch of the TeenPeople.com photo of Josh. You won't be able to stop looking at it!
Mary
$100.00
20. MAMA LLAMA, PILLOWS AND BEAR (PILLOW IS SIGNED BY JOSH!) - This plush llama (the Grobanite mascot) was donated by Michele (pojabez) and fitted with a special "llama beanie" made by Connie (NY Connie), who also provided several Josh buttons for the llama to wear. The llama comes with two beautiful Josh pillows from Louise (lmiller) and a "Grobear" from Heather (grobanite79). THIS JUST IN!! Louise was able to get her purple pillow SIGNED BY JOSH when she saw him in Fayetteville, ARK, on Thursday!! Also, NY Connie has added four more Josh buttons to the Llama!!!
CynicalGirll
$125.00
21. PAJAMA LLAMA - It's everything a Grobanite girl needs away from home!! Start your Joshy evening off with a relaxing bath using your Joshy Washy soaps and bath and shower sponge, donated by Michelle (pojabez), while listening to your Josh Groban in Concert CD/DVD donated by Kathy (Kathryn1011), and staring at your sexy Josh Groban poster flat donated by Warner Brothers. Then slip on your "Sweet Dreams" night shirt donated by Andrea (azzure79) and watch your Josh Groban "Film at 11" video donated by Valerie. Then you write a letter to home with your personalized Josh stationery, return address labels and envelopes donated by Chrisann. (These will be personalized with the winner's information following the raffle.) After your joyously Joshy evening, you can fall asleep on your "Curly Dreams" pillowcase donated by MI Connie (fanattic44), while listening to your Josh Groban debut CD donated by Warner Brothers, and holding your plush llama donated by Michelle. The next morning, when you wake up happy and refreshed, you can pack everything up in your Paris hat box, donated by Michelle!
Elizabeth
$100.00

 

 

 

 

 

 
22 . PEGGY'S JOSHY CREATIONS AND OTHER ITEMS MADE BY GROBANITES - The first part of this package consists of a shadow box frame made by Peggy (Musiclover27) called Grobanian Nights ("where it's always a starry, starry night, and the hills are alive with herds of llama.") It includes an exclusive shot of Josh from his Boston Pops concert in June, 2002, and two extra pictures of him waving. Peggy has also donated a black onyx necklace, two llama pendants on leather, a pair of peruvian llama bead earrings, and ten stretchy llama bracelets. There will also be a surprise jewelry item for the winning bidder!

The second part of this Josh-filled package includes the following Josh-inspired items: A crocheted Josh Angel from Ro, the "Grobanian Coat of Arms" from Ro, a "For Always" Josh T-shirt from Julie (joshsjulie), a David Darrow Josh print from Donna (GROBANIANGIRL), a Grobanite necklace from Sunshine (coolshineH), three Josh buttons from Connie (NY Connie), a Dream Team button from Andrea (azzure79), a Josh key chain from Valerie, a Josh bookmark from Chrisann, a Josh decal from Diane K, Josh note cards from Anna (Drmom21388), a "Classic Josh" print from Ellen, a "Blue Josh" print from Ellen, and a Josh trivia game from Kathy (KATHRYN1011)!

rhockeyangel24
$100.00

23. TWO BOX SEATS TO THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL! - If you've been thinking about going to see Josh at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday, June 27, now's your chance!! Andrea (azzure79) has donated two fabulous box seats in the Garden Terrace section near the middle!! (It's Box # 1136.) You'll be seated with a group of really fun Grobanites as you enjoy tributes and performances by Hollywood Bowl legends as they are inducted into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame. All proceeds from the concert will benefit Music Matters, and Josh is their official spokesperson. For more information about the Hollywood Bowl event, go here Hollywood Bowl . JUST CONFIRMED - JOSH WILL BE SINGING TWO SONGS AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL EVENT!! Also, Andrea has donated two of her specially designed Hollywood Bowl t-shirts to the winning bidder if the highest bid reaches $200!!
Mary
$200.00
24. TANGLEWOOD PACKAGE - Cindy (rflutist) has donated a ticket to Tanglewood on August 2nd, where Josh is performing with John Williams and the Boston Pops. It is in Section 19, Row U, Seat 13. As a bonus, Lisa (Falling with Josh) has donated a Meet and Greet ticket, which entitles the winner to attend a fan Meet and Greet event held on the grounds at Tanglewood in a private tent before and after the concert. (It includes private parking as well.)
Maggie
$250.00
E-Bay Item 1 - Ellen has been kind enough to donate this 8" by 10" print for our trial run on e-bay to gain promotion. It's a print of a colored pencil portrait based on a photo by Valerie.
chuckiebuylucky
$26.00
E-bay Item 2 - This beautiful portrait of Josh Groban, titled "For Always, Forever" is a 9" x 12" Oil painting on a canvas panel by emerging, Carlsbad, California fine artist, David R. Darrow. He was kind enough to donate this amazing portrait for our trial run on e-bay to gain promotion. Visit the site for a full description of this amazing item. Click on the image for a closer look.
nsisler
$1,351.00

BONUS PACKAGES: FUN-IN-THE-SUN! GIFT PACKS IF A CERTAIN BID PRICE IS MET!!!!!!!

If the winning auction bids meet or exceed the following listed prices, the winning bidder of each of these following auction items will receive a bonus "Fun-in-the-Sun" package of either an Orlando Meet and Greet tshirt (with that fabulous picture of Josh on the bed!) donated by rexcat (Lois) and puzzlejunkie (Judy) or a Voice like no other...Josh t-shirt donated by LishaZ (Lisha) and loliver (Linda) , a plush llama wearing sunglasses (donated by pojabez), and an Ellen print (donated by Ellen - prints will vary).

David Darrow Josh Print..............$200
Ellen's Gold Josh Print.................$200
Josh Poster Flat............................$150
Promotional Josh Picture..............$150
Jammin' with Josh.........................$250
Cooking with Josh.........................$200
Zach Attack #1..............................$150
Zach Attack #2..............................$100
Rub-A-Dub-Dub #1......................$200
Rub-A-Dub-Dub #2......................$200

Auction for David S

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Item Description
Winning Bidder
Winning Bid (US $)/ Time of bid
1. DAVID DARROW JOSH PRINT, SIGNED BY JOSH - This print of David Darrow's painting of Josh was donated by Chris (cmn310) and signed by Josh for the auction.
Anonymous
$150.00
2. ELLEN'S "GOLD JOSH" PRINT," SIGNED BY JOSH - This print was donated by Ellen and signed by Josh for the auction. (Note - The print was slightly damaged in transit but was touched up by the amazing Ellen!)
Kristin
$100.00
3. JOSH POSTER FLAT, SIGNED BY JOSH - This signed poster flat was donated by Linda Story.
suek5238
$50.00
4. PROMOTIONAL JOSH PICTURE, SIGNED BY JOSH - This signed promotional picture of Josh was donated by Linda Story.
Crazy Lady in SLC
$150.00
5. JAMMIN' WITH JOSH (INCLUDES AUTOGRAPHED JOSH CD!) - "Let's get this party started!" Get ready to jam with an autographed Josh Groban debut CD donated by Linda Story while wearing a Josh T-shirt donated by Kathy (KATHRYN1011) and gazing at a gorgeous framed Josh poster! The package also includes a child's drum, drum sticks, and plush llama with sunglasses donated by Michelle (pojabaz), a Josh photograph printed by Chris (cmn310), and a "Who is Josh Groban?" pencil from Linda (loliver). The photo frame, poster frame and wrapping were donated by Michelle.
Karen
$120.00
6. COOKING WITH JOSH (INCLUDES AUTOGRAPHED POSTER FLAT!) - Have some Josh-kabobs! This basket includes a Josh apron and oven mitt made by Chrisann and donated by Kathy (KATHRYN1011), a plush llama wearing a chef's hat from Michelle (pojabez), Josh buttons (on the kabob skewers!) from Kathi S, and a "Got Josh" sticker from Jerrita (Jeeta). The grilling gets even hotter with cooking utensils and kabob skewers donated by Michelle, who also donated the basket and wrapping. While you're cooking, you can gaze at the autographed Josh CD poster flat which was donated by Linda Story!
BertBird
$90.00

 

 
7. ZACK ATTACK (2) - "Inch by inch, row by row, we're gonna make this garden grow!"

ZACH ATTACK #1 (goes to the highest bidder) - This basket includes a tote bag, mini tote bag, "Inch by Inch" song sheet, seed packets, iron-on transfer, Zach bear, Zach fliers from Borders, an autographed copy of Sandra's (seaZmoon) Zach portrait, an autographed Zach "Alive" CD donated by Linda Story, and an autographed Zach T-shirt donated by Linda (loliver). The basket, frame, clay pots, watering can, and wrapping were donated by Michelle (pojabez).

ZACH ATTACK #2 (goes to 2nd highest bidder) - This basket includes a tote bag, mini tote bag, "Inch by Inch" song sheet, seed packets, iron-on transfer and Zachary calligraphy name meaning print donated by Linda Story, an autographed Zach T-shirt donated by Paula (jimala), and an autographed Zach "Alive" CD donated by Linda (loliver). The basket, frame, clay pots and wrapping were donated by Michelle (pojabez).

Angela

CynicalGirll

$100.00

$75.00

 

 

 

 

 

8. RUB-A-DUB-DUB (INCLUDES AUTOGRAPHED JOSH GROBAN POSTER FLAT!!) (2) -"No, Josh, it's not 'borderline kinky,' just good clean fun!!"

RUB-A-DUB-DUB #1 (goes to highest bidder) - This basket includes a plush llama wearing shower cap, Joshy Washy soaps, a bath and shower sponge, scrub brush, and rubber ducky, all donated by Michelle (pojabez), a Grobanian Days jar candle donated by Laurel (Shedevilandspurs), an "I'm not wearing any pants...film at 11" sticker and Josh Groban limited edition debut CD with bonus track "O Holy Night" donated by Jerrita (Jeeta), and a Josh photograph donated by Chris (cmn310). Topping off this sudsy sensation is an autographed Josh Groban poster flat donated by Linda Story. The basket, frame and wrapping were donated by Michelle.

RUB-A-DUB-DUB #2 (goes to second highest bidder) - This basket includes a plush llama wearing shower cap, Joshy Washy soaps, a bath and shower sponge, scrub brush, and rubber ducky, all donated by Michelle (pojabez), a Grobanian Days jar candle donated by Laurel (Shedevilandspurs), a CD of "You're Still You" donated by Nancy (Spyder), a Josh photograph donated by Chris (cmn310) and a Josh postcard donated by Jerrita (Jeeta). Topping off this sudsy sensation is an autographed Josh Groban poster flat donated by Linda Story. The basket, frame and wrapping were donated by Michelle.

MeganB

MIConnie

$135.00

$120.00