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posted by davidt
on Wednesday November 29 2000, @09:15AM
As of this post, the auction for Morrissey's boxers is up to $330. The next highest is Everclear at $61. I think there might be more boxers to be auctioned off but I'm not sure. Remember, it's all for charity! TrblLuvsMe sends:
City News Service November 24, 2000, Friday
Auction of Boxers Signed by Music Stars Will Benefit Goodwill
LOS ANGELES
Beginning today, fans can make online bids for boxers autographed by their favorite music stars, including Morrissey, Ozzy Osbourne and members of Limp Bizkit and Everclear, all for the good of charity.
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The autographed ''undies'' will be up for bid through Dec. 17 at http://www.virginmega.com. The auction is sponsored by Virgin Megastores and Virginmega.com.
Proceeds of the winning bids will go to Goodwill Industries, which provides job training, placement programs and support services to nearly 70,000 people with disabilities and other vocational disadvantages annually, according to Jennifer Commander of Virgin Megastores.
''Virgin Boxers'' were also signed by Cheap Trick, Kristine W., David Boreanaz, the Stone Temple Pilots, Hootie & the Blowfish, Fatboy Slim, Edwin McCain and Darius Rucker, Linkin Park and Mankind, among other entertainers.
''Virgin Entertainment and our friends in the music industry are pleased to support Goodwill Industries through this ... promotion,'' said Dawn Roberts, vice president of marketing for the music and entertainment product store chain.
''Together, we're proud to support the over 150 Goodwill organizations across the country that help the disadvantaged learn new skills and find jobs in order to better themselves and their communities,'' Roberts said.
One dollar from each pair of Virgin-branded -- but unsigned -- briefs sold in the 12 Virgin Megastores this holiday season will also be donated to Goodwill, according to Commander.
Each store, including the one in Los Angeles, will have one pair of the celebrity-signed boxers on display during the auction, she said.
NOTES:
Jennifer Commander of Virgin Megastores can be reached at (323) 935- 1500.
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Shame.