Dear Bonnie,
I just wanted to tell you that I was one of the lucky ones who got the elmo! I tried for the coffee maker and am hoping that at 6pm i can get it fast enough. I am so upset at all the people grumbling that they can't get something for such a little price. Don't they know that they should be happy that they have their health and that the money raised goes to the Cancer center. If I don't get the coffee maker I will be disappointed but happy that you raised money for such a great cause. keep up the great work and to all of you who are belly aching shame on you!

Hi Bonnie

I must sincerely apologize because I too was one of the frustrated emailers earlier. I tried to get the coffee maker at 11:00 and was told there were 0 available after I confirmed my password at checkout. But…I was able to get one at 3:00

I’m sure I will get hate mail after I say this but OH WELL. Come and get me if you can find me :o) I WAS able to get both the Elmo yesterday and the coffee maker today. I am so happy to be able to give these items to family for Christmas when normally I wouldn’t have given it thought because they cost so much. I’m sure everyone is on a tight budget this year and unable to afford what they really want to get for gifts. THANK YOU BONNIE for doing this and for such a great cause.

I really think everyone should stop yelling and blaming Bonnie for something that’s not her fault. After you all calm down (like I did) and think about it, go check out what could have happened.

First…you need to know a little about Ebay like of course you need to have an active account to be able to purchase a “But It Now” auction. That’s what “Buy It Now” means, you want to pay for it NOW.
Below are the terms and conditions on the auction site. I words in RED states that you must have an account so you can’t be mad and whine”Well you didn’t tell me” :o(
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Please read the Terms & Conditions carefully before bidding. All bidders must have a PayPal account in order to purchase this item.
All sales are final -- there are no refunds. A bid is a legally binding contract and you agree to be bound to make payment if you purchase the item through "Buy It Now". If your account is used by a family member, other person in your household, or even a friend with access to your account, you are still fully liable and cannot avoid payment. Please do not bid if you are not 100% certain you can follow through with payment at the winning bid price promptly.
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Payment must be made immediately through PayPal, although a credit card can be used at PayPal to fund this purchase if desired. A portion of the winning bid amount may be tax deductible. Please consult with your tax adviser for more information, as we are unable to provide tax consulting due to the unique tax situation of each person.
Shipping will be free
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Second…Bonnie has millions of viewers who are all trying to get these items but when there are only 90 available per auction, well some are going to miss out. I checked, the coffee maker sold in 45 seconds (Dec-09-08 12:00:45 PST this was the last person the was able to buy one. Look at the time, they went that fast). Whether you have to bid or if it’s a raffle drawing it is still going to be a crapshoot if you win. You just need to be quick. I followed everything she said on the show today and I was able to get one. I just kept hitting refresh until the item popped up on the screen, I hit Buy It Now, went through the payment process then confirmed payment. My issue before was that I did all that at 11:00 and when I was asked to confirm payment is when I was told there were 0 available. I felt like it was taken right out of my hands as I was handing the cashier my money.
This seems like some type of Black Friday massacre on the internet, when Bonnie is trying to do something good. I’m sure if I were standing in front of all of you people who didn’t get one, you would want to shoot me if you could get away with it. Try to think of the good that these donations will bring to the cancer patients.
Who knows maybe you’ll get one as a gift from someone who was able to buy one.
Happy Holidays to you Bonnie. Don’t let this get you too upset. I know as most of us should know that you are doing a great thing. Keep it up. I still love you :o) Thanks.
Tami

Hi Bonnie,
I've never written to any show...ever. You and everyone on your show is great. The reason I'm writting is because of Charlie. My daughter and I have alot of dogs. I had 6 children and always had animals. But seeing how Charlie loved Biscut so much yesterday you really should get him one. Seeing how his little friend is gone. I know how horrible that is to us and to the pet who misses him.If you like I will get him one and send it to
him. It can be a early Christmas gift. So when he's not able to play with his friend next door he wll have Biscut. Ask him and see if he would like one. LOL
Sue

Bonnie,

I think you should make your prizes available to all of your loyal Canadian viewers. Get Don Lake your Canadian producer to work on that!

Thanks,

Melody

Hi Bonnie,

Great shows! I agree with Linda Jones of Okla. Don't forget where you came from! Rosie started out just as you did, REAL, and now she's Not. Oprah has remained humble, but she better watch out for you. Your Magazine is going to give her a run for the money!! The Bathrobe and Pizza is going to sweep the Nation. Even if it's cold Pizza!! or cold stuffing or cookies or.....I digress. You have a great show. Wish I could see it every day, but I don't have Tivo..probably wouldn't be able to figure out how to use it anyway. New fangled stuff!!!!

Keep doing a great show.

Pat in Ocean Park, WAshington

Hi Bonnie
Love your show. You remind me of Johnny Carson and his sense of humor. I just have one thing to say. Your clothes look like the clothes they wore back in the 40's. The patterns in your tops are awful. Can't you find some more modern things to wear.

Well I tried the Give n Get and found that there was nothing there. If some parts of the country(east coast) are getting this show in the morning, then those of us on the west coast (that get the show at 3 in the afternoon)don't stand a chance of getting anything from the "GIVE N GET". Oh well... I still enjoy the show.
Regards
Shirley

I know that you are sincere with the Give and Get campaign, but it does not work!!!!

Bonnie: I love you! Your give and get is great. You give to us everyday on your show and we get. Merry Christmas from BC Canada.

Bonnie, trying this one more time. Celebrate Christmas as you always have. Do not let a bunch of grumblers destroy your happiness. Loved the show today but broken up because you were sad. I don't care about getting, just giving and you give with your heart. Tell Don I love him and have a big crush on him. Enjoyed seeing him in drag and speaking French. I hope this finally gets to you. Leave Baby Jesus where you had him. This is Christmas, Christ Mass. We celebrate His birth. He is in the manger, because he was born a long time ago. Luv you.
Anita

Please stop your false advertising, I'm sick of trying to win or donate!!!!!!

Love your show. You're so cute and your guests are so entertaining. You're wholesome and easy to like. :) Hope your show goes on for a long time. Way more relaxing and comforting than the Rosie talk show.

Have a great holiday season. :)

Dido on the Give and Get.Before I could click to pay.it said it was sold out on the Elmo ! I also tried again on the Nescafe' but same thing....Boo Hoo

I tried again just now....your show has only been on for less than 10 minutes....you showed how to get to the give and get site.....i did just as you showed and all i got was (the same as the viewer comment before me) 0 items found....something is wrong with the ebay site...at least for some of us....the same thing happened yesterday. Please address this problem...I don't seem to be the only one having a hard time w/the ebay site. Thanks.

Hey Bonnie!

I thought it was about time I emailed...I have been watching your show since the very first one! I love seeing Carol and your Mom when they are on. I feel like part of the family.

Congratulations! Keep up the great work. Hope to see you in Chicago!

Les.

Just a note to tell you how much I enjoy your show. I love your sense of humor you really make me laugh. My favorite part of your show is when you talk about growing up and not having everything and how much you love your family. You are a wonderful role model and a tribute to the American dream. Best wishes for a long successful show and God Bless.

Bonnie...I try to break myself of watching t-v in middle of my day...but I just by habit, turn it on, to see what you're up to, and next thing I know the hour has breezed by!!
It's like having a special Friend sitting in my living room talking to me! Love it...Loved Tony as always.
Today I tried for the neat coffe pot, missed it, but glad you are able to raise money for this heartfelt cause...
I'll be looking at you again tomorrow, without a doubt!
I'll put the coffee on and I can "kipe" a couple cookies from my Husbands private cookie juar!
See you tomorrow!
Sheri (Sharron)

everyone who has tried and failed as I have to not only donate to a good cause but to buy great items at a even greater price, I have an idea and a suggestion for you, Bonnie, I see there are six days for these special deals,that means not only are we who try and lose, but you are also losing additional money for the Cure of Cancer. If we donate the $60. for 6 days only the people who have not won any items could get all six items, but would have to prove by email address,etc. anything that would prove you did not win an item. Any other ideas out there,from all your viewers that are in the same predicament as I are more than welcome. Just a suggestion. thanx,BW

Bonnie...sadly, your show yesterday (Monday, 12/08) was preempted here in San Diego bec of a terrible PLANE CRASH. I was UPSET bec I so look fwd to seeing you Monday thru Friday, until I realized that 3, and probably 4, people (all in the same family) were KILLED as a result of that plane falling out of the sky and wiping out a young family, except for the husband. You are so kind and generous, I hope that you and your viewers will pray for that gentleman (who was at work when the crash happened) whose life will never be the same. The fact that I missed your program is such a minor inconvenience when you put things into perspective, eh?
BTW, today, not 10 seconds into your show, Don had me LOL! LOVE HIM!

Hi Bonnie, I only get to see your show once in awhile but I do enjoy it. Didn't like the fact you called Toni a bastard, it was a slam to his mother. Anyway I tried and tried to do the Fund Raiser but all I got was a msg that said o items found. I was wishing I was a member of the audience. You have an awesome show. Terry