OT - Raffle Prize, need input

[dizneechic]

At one of my kids school we hold a raffle every year. This is one of our biggest fundraisers and most prizes are donated from outside businesses. We as a PTO also purchase 1 "big" prize to include and this year we're torn on what to do.

The past 2 years we've purchased a Wii & Wii w/ Wii Fit because they were the hottest things out (and hard to get) so were a huge draw for ticket sales. This year we've thought about doing the same as years past, or purchasing an itouch w/ itunes gift card or a netbook.

I'm curious which of those would be the biggest draw and incent you to purchase a raffle ticket. Or if not one of those items, if you have any other brilliant suggestions for us. We typically keep our PTO purchase between $250-$350.

 

[ChrisAlli]

We're going with the 3G ipod touch. I love mine and I think the kids and adults would be interested. We also have done the Wii the past two years

 

[nushiekitty]

What about a Kindle?

 

[AmandaLee]

Our school does a huge FUNDfest every year, live auctions, raffles, etc...some of the biggest draw items are:

Kindle with gift card to Amazon
Big Screen TV
Diamond Earrings/Pendant (a local jewlery store gives items at cost)
Grill and grilling accessories
"theme" gift baskets- spa day, scrapbooking, gardening...

Items that "spoil" or treat the potentional winner or items that one wouldn't normally go out and buy for themselves as a special present seem to be the items that are the most popular..

Have fun and hope this helps!

 

[krcit]

I voted for the iTouch and $50 gc. I have 3 kids(8, 10, 14) and they would all love to win that.