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I'm seriously pissed I missed out on this opportunity, so I had the idea of doing one similar to it myself.  I am in a unique position where I work that provides me with space, internet, and power that would be perfect for this.  I would be willing to host a BTC pool, electricity, power costs, internet and hardware.  We have a 2500+ square foot building with a server room, generators in case of a power loss, and backup internet.  We are also about to invest in a $25000 solar power system.

I missed out yesterday on CoinHoarders thread  [Group Buy] Avalon ASIC Batch 3 [CLOSED- DO NOT SEND FUNDS].  https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=157930.0;all

I can send pictures of all the hardware and servers.  And also provide any evidence requested (within reason) to any investors.

Of course we will not give out office exchange email address due to chance of DDoS.  Just like CoinHoarder, I cannot invest 75 BTC on a Avalon miner but am aware that a lot of you are in the same boat and want to purchase a piece of one.

We don't have a standing in the community like CoinHoarder has BUT WE DO HAVE a place of business that we use to provide IT support to clients in multiple states.  EVERYTHING we need to host 1 or more Avalons is right here where I come to work everyday.

If there is interest in this, and if any information is needed from us to you, the community, let me know in this thread and my boss and I will send answers to questions accordingly.  The miners are still available for purchase, pre-orders for batch #3.  As soon as they are not available any longer I will update this thread to reflect that change.

I feel and trust CoinHoarders judgement in the terms that he set in his post.  The only difference is our power costs will be lower once we get the solar system installed.  the shipping costs will be factored into the overall cost of the unit(s).  Everything else as far as terms should match his - 3% hosting fee, monthly dividends, etc (refer to his linked post above for terms.)

I dont know when the Avalons will stop being available for purchase so I'm linking my BTC address and will refund everyone if not enough is raised.  

Minimum 1 BTC investment.
Send your investment to 146vw5dA9NHvSRGsB6fPNYXRA5Xm7PXTuF 17VM6yx9rUwDWydfEeKLedEDVZ3huWUKdW (was told to use a brand new address so as to avoid confusion)
PM me or reply to me with the bitcoin address you are sending from and total amt you are sending
your spot will be based on when the bitcoin comes into my account.
any bitcoin left over that is not used to purchase the Avalon(s) will be refunded on a last received basis.

Reply or PM me if you have ANY questions.  lets do this!
Reply with btc address and how much you're investing.


Moderator note:
Just to inform you guys that if this turns out to be a scam, the forum is not responsible for it. Please use your brains and verify the legitimacy of every offering before you spend your coins.

Uh, this seems legit.  ::)

He said he can prove anything and answer any questions and take pictures??  I guess if it doesn't seem legit call him out and ask for proof?  Just sayin ???

thats what i was about to say.. erh legit

It really is legit.  i want to do this, but I dont have enough bitcoin to do it myself.  I have pre-ordered a BFL unit (like everyone else) but since they cant deliver and I know that Avalon can I would love to get in on this.  but between myself and 2 employees we only have a little btc.  i will take some pics of our layout and post them.  i know that's not proof, but it's a start.  like i originally posted, I will give whatever proof (within reason) that someone requests.

someone else is doing the same thing.. Share with them... Look in the noob section...

here's the promised link to the pics.  i took a picture of my screen while on this post so you could see that i wasnt just getting pictures from the internet.  we are running 4 servers with redundant power supplies and multiple UPSs, 2 dedicated 20-amp circuits to the server closet, business-class internet, and backup generator.  I want to ensure that my stuff doesnt go down, and thus will ensure that the avalons dont go down.  if that means i have to buy more UPSs or equipment I am in a position to do that.

pics - http://imgur.com/a/v11Eb http://imgur.com/a/NDIwO - someone suggested i put today's date and my username on a piece of paper and update the pics.  here's the new gallery.

*note about the pics of the towers of older computers - along with new sales and support, we do computer refurbishing.  currently have 500+ offlease Dells that we are either selling or recycling.

It is legit IF I can get the BTC.  I run a business so I know how to make this work.

I am in love with your workplace but don't have the btc your desire-sorry.

1 btc min buy-in.  all it takes is a little bit from a few people.

What is the actual warranty here? I mean I can send you a BTC and never hear about you ever again...

im in.  just sent 1.88 BTC from my BTC-e address.  transaction number from BTC listed below:


#12205347   -1.88132016 BTC   Withdrawal BTC to address 146vw5dA9NHvSRGsB6fPNYXRA5Xm7PXTuF

warranty is that you get your BTC back if I cant get enough BTC to buy an Avalon.  whatever proof you want (within reason) of my current computer business i can PM/call/email you.  I am a business man and want to run this as such.

Just to inform you guys that if this turns out to be a scam, the forum is not responsible for it. Please use your brains and verify the legitimacy of every offering before you spend your coins.

thx ograyray!  i've got the transaction in my wallet.  

I can offer proof of my current business to any serious people.  I am a business owner and will run this mining pool as a business.  just PM me

Yep, that's great - everyone should verify to their heart's content before handing a stranger with any amount of monies.
I'm just putting this message in as I'm sick of newbies who fall for scams and try to get us to do something about it.

Well he was thorough with his intent and intellectually I feel confident that his intent is legit.  Will keep this post updated with my balance for anyone that is iffy.  In an attempt to verify his legitimacy I asked a question not normally asked, the answer given allowed me to look up the existence of  his business which was enough for me.

Also a pleasant person, which helps in situations like this.

Well, he is not even using a unique address for collecting the funds. That's very lame to say the least. Before investing please verify that this guy knows what he is doing.

1QHZohmAdip28TM7U6KsyRXUrbvRvadtZB

Looks just as unique as CoinHoarders address seen above.  What is a unique address?  I thought all bitcoin wallet address were unique? 

where in Louisiana are yall? im in lower Louisiana. sounds like a good plan.

understood.

what do you mean unique address?  that's my bitcoin wallet address and is encrypted.

Unique meaning that it's a new address that hasn't been used before.

http://blockexplorer.com/address/146vw5dA9NHvSRGsB6fPNYXRA5Xm7PXTuF

Check out blockexplorer, this address was used prior to today.  A new address would make it a lot easier to keep track of everything.

EDIT:
@OP
The best thing to do would be to get a new address since there's only one entry for today.

ah good point.  see i'm a noob and put out my regular bitcoin wallet address.  i have created a new one that all transactions should go to:
17VM6yx9rUwDWydfEeKLedEDVZ3huWUKdW

Get used to the newb haters around here...they are a tough crowd. CW says that when using a wallet you should use a "unique" address for every transaction. Meaning the address you posted was probably the 1st one you generated and is a "personal" address. You should have generated a new one for this particular deal. And do so for each future deal as well.

zif

understood.  updated the post with a unique address.

Just checked the site and they are still selling these, but no idea for how much longer.  I have 2 investors so far, but need several more to get one of these units.

Um, that only proves the first image. Write your username and today's date on a piece of paper and place it in view in each shot, that would be proper proof that the images are yours.

easy enough.  will do that when i get back from lunch.

here's the updated pics. 

http://imgur.com/a/NDIwO

Hmm... I've been doing some calculations using the calculator at http://www.bitcoinx.com/profit/ (http://www.bitcoinx.com/profit/). Am I correct that each investor gets about 0.062875 Bitcoins per day per bitcoin invested?(assuming current difficulty and without any reductions due to power cost).

I am a student and do not have much money to use on such a project. I might be able to use one or maybe two bitcoins.

that is correct at current difficulty etc.

if you look at it strictly for the BTC mined per day, for 1 BTC (aka $75) you get .06 BTC/day.  you cant buy a video card that would give you that kind of return.  You'd have to have close to 900MH/s to get that kind of return.  that kind of video card costs 5+ times as much.  so the value is really there.  that doesnt even take into account the lower power usage.

looks like coinhoarder is still doing his pool.  sending my bitcoin to him.  i recommend you do the same.  have already contacted those that invested with me to do the same.  any BTC sent to me will be returned.

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=157930.0;all

Difficulty will be probably x3 when you get the unit. And after that, it will reach x10 very fast (lower "Profitability decline per year" in www.bitcoinx.com/profit/)

Investing is cool, but think about what you're doing.

I would like to get in on a group buy.

I know I made it on coinhoarders group buy last night luckily.  Hopefully all goes well with this one as well.  Its a great opportunity for some of us small time players  ;D

Well, at least I can PM now.  Maybe I can get in that way.

How much has been invested so far?
Might be interested (depending on how much has been invested alrdy), but I'm only at 0.98 btc atm.

Are you still doing a group order?

Sorry nevermind that last post - I think coinhoarder's pool is still open.

i transfered 1 coin to CoinHoarder, but cant send him a PM :P

You should be able to since you have 5 posts...

I am going to attempt the same thing as coinhoarder.  if there is any interest go to this forum post - https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=159316.0

Sent 5 BTC from 1ESif7TMvETHXPPQaMcyb7YCi7ovJ2xMJS

https://blockchain.info/tx/8cab36045510aa215bf870f4cffac4e5f0d2b3a1b5a7826058264644dd9559ee

Hope it's still open! Thanks finlof

actually the 3rd batch avalons are no longer available for purchase.  i will refund your transaction.  once i actually receive it (showing in my wallet but still unconfirmed) i will send you the tx code.  best of luck.

Noo missed it.. Oh well. Thanks man all the best

Yeah, new user with random nick investing...

Finlof: please edit OP stating in bold that Avalons are out of stock and you are not accepting any more funds

Those Avalons sold out fast, I'm curious when they will be shipped?

What do you think guys?

Yeah what's wrong with that?

Well, it's kinda strange that you are not asking for a refund like crazy given the fact that is two days now that Avalon's batch #3 is out of stock.

As Rampion stated, the #3 pre-order is closed

Whata luck that i'm in.  :D

DONE

Finlof has refunded my bitcoins. Thanks a lot man, I'm sorry we couldn't do business together. Would have been good..

Rampion: I was out of the country but Finlof very professionally refunded my coins anyway :)
Thanks again