Brett - leaving this open for now so you can click quote on your post to copy and paste the content to a new thread. I'll close this when you've made that post.
I'm certainly in full agreement as I think the potential to raise funds is far greater this way, especially if we spread the word far and wide (at the very least BrightonFans.com, the official site messageboard (if there is still one) and the old mailing list).
I'm happy to collect money via...
I'm completely happy to stand by my bid but if communicated widely, a raffle has the opportunity to raise much, much more even at (or maybe especially at) £5 an entry.
As mentioned somewhere else, it would be good if each prize was a tour for two people...
a) It's simply nicer to be able to go with a friend or relative.
b) It would allow people to buddy up and bid should they so wish.