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Title: [SHUT DOWN] Stampbit.com - a bitcoin-based provider of USPS shipping labels Post by: Stampbit on May 01, 2013, 08:02:17 PM 8/18/2013
I am saddened to announce that my stamps.com account has been shut down by my service provider at the behest of law enforcement. Unfortunately given the anonymous nature of this currency it is all but impossible to prevent criminals from tainting all that it touches. I would like to thank all my courageous customers who sought to make bitcoin a legitimate enterprise and wish them well in their endeavors. Introducing Stampbit.com - a bitcoin-based startup that provides shipping labels generated from USPS for all domestic and international flat rate packages. (http://Stampbit.com) Update: Stampbit.com has updated its pricing structure and domestic labels are now being sold at cost! Why Use Stampbit Over Other Online Services?
Getting Shipping Labels Is Easy
http://stampbit.com/Assets/Logo.png Title: Re: Introducing Stampbit.com - your source for hassle-free shipping Post by: Stampbit on May 27, 2013, 12:47:10 AM Still up!
Title: Re: Introducing Stampbit.com - your source for hassle-free shipping Post by: Stampbit on May 28, 2013, 01:52:51 AM Maybe you should describe what you are selling and how it works. I for one dont get it. Post updated! Title: Re: Introducing Stampbit.com - your source for hassle-free shipping Post by: john volt on May 28, 2013, 04:43:41 AM great concept :)
anonymizing stamp purchases is a terrific idea and a contribution towards a freer world. the site is a little too ghetto but i think you can get around this and your largest shortcoming by stating very clearly what the response time is going to be. shipping is all about delivery speed and using your site could potentially slow things down if the user doesn't know better. good luck sb Title: Re: Introducing Stampbit.com - your source for hassle-free shipping Post by: Stampbit on May 29, 2013, 07:30:11 PM Thanks for the advice, site updated.
Title: Re: Introducing Stampbit.com - your source for hassle-free shipping Post by: Stampbit on June 07, 2013, 05:57:52 AM Site updesigned for a more appealing aesthetic.
Title: Re: Introducing Stampbit.com - your source for hassle-free shipping Post by: Stampbit on June 14, 2013, 01:17:11 AM Site design updated, more to come.
Title: Re: Introducing Stampbit.com - a bitcoin-based provider of USPS shipping labels Post by: Stampbit on June 21, 2013, 12:11:30 AM site updated with privacy policy, terms of service, and mission statement pages
Title: Re: Introducing Stampbit.com - a bitcoin-based provider of USPS shipping labels Post by: Stampbit on June 26, 2013, 04:34:41 AM Site updated with new pricing structure, now offering domestic labels at cost!
Title: Re: Introducing Stampbit.com - a bitcoin-based provider of USPS shipping labels Post by: mprep on June 26, 2013, 11:30:45 AM Seems interesting. Good luck with your business.
Title: Re: Introducing Stampbit.com - a bitcoin-based provider of USPS shipping labels Post by: b!z on June 28, 2013, 05:13:53 AM Sounds a bit like bitstamp ;)
Title: Re: Introducing Stampbit.com - a bitcoin-based provider of USPS shipping labels Post by: BitCoiner2012 on June 30, 2013, 05:51:56 PM Will be trying this.
Title: Re: Introducing Stampbit.com - a bitcoin-based provider of USPS shipping labels Post by: Stampbit on July 07, 2013, 11:22:52 PM Update: Due to overwhelming response only existing customers will be able to place new orders until automation is put in place. Thank you!
Title: Re: Introducing Stampbit.com - a bitcoin-based provider of USPS shipping labels Post by: Stampbit on August 08, 2013, 03:04:39 AM Stampbit is still going strong and looking to expand soon. Automation has been put on hold for now.
Title: Re: Introducing Stampbit.com - a bitcoin-based provider of USPS shipping labels Post by: og kush420 on August 09, 2013, 01:49:25 AM when this gets automated/easy to use i will use it for my bitmit orders, would be very convenient, not having to exchange currency to pay for shipping
Title: Re: Introducing Stampbit.com - a bitcoin-based provider of USPS shipping labels Post by: Stampbit on August 18, 2013, 10:12:26 PM 8/18/2013
I am saddened to announce that my stamps.com account has been shut down by my service provider at the behest of law enforcement. Unfortunately given the anonymous nature of this currency it is all but impossible to prevent criminals from tainting all that it touches. I would like to thank all my courageous customers who sought to make bitcoin a legitimate enterprise and wish them well in their endeavors. Title: Re: Introducing Stampbit.com - a bitcoin-based provider of USPS shipping labels Post by: BitCoiner2012 on August 19, 2013, 07:22:16 AM 8/18/2013 I am saddened to announce that my stamps.com account has been shut down by my service provider at the behest of law enforcement. Unfortunately given the anonymous nature of this currency it is all but impossible to prevent criminals from tainting all that it touches. I would like to thank all my courageous customers who sought to make bitcoin a legitimate enterprise and wish them well in their endeavors. I sure do detest the way of things of late... Title: Re: [SHUT DOWN] Stampbit.com - a bitcoin-based provider of USPS shipping labels Post by: BitCoiner2012 on August 19, 2013, 07:31:29 AM 8/18/2013 I am saddened to announce that my stamps.com account has been shut down by my service provider at the behest of law enforcement. Unfortunately given the anonymous nature of this currency it is all but impossible to prevent criminals from tainting all that it touches. I would like to thank all my courageous customers who sought to make bitcoin a legitimate enterprise and wish them well in their endeavors. How did they know you were exchanging stamps for bitcoins? I would tell them to look toward FinCen, which deems it legal. Sounds like more to this story then exchanging packaging labels for bitcoins. Here's a quick scenario: Customer receives packaging from his account, pays him with BTC. His portion of the transaction has ended. However, the consumer utilizes that label in any fashion he desires - perhaps shipping something illegal. LEOs get involved, decide to go that extra mile to make sure our economy keeps thriving, and now we've got a formerly productive (to some extent? Who knows to what degree, at least trying) business out of order and someone unrelated out of sorts for essentially a removed action from the service. They would go after -his- Stamps.com account. This is just the scenario that popped into my mind when I read his closing statements. I have no idea what happened. Title: Re: [SHUT DOWN] Stampbit.com - a bitcoin-based provider of USPS shipping labels Post by: johnnyfla123 on August 20, 2013, 04:08:58 AM 8/18/2013 I am saddened to announce that my stamps.com account has been shut down by my service provider at the behest of law enforcement. Unfortunately given the anonymous nature of this currency it is all but impossible to prevent criminals from tainting all that it touches. I would like to thank all my courageous customers who sought to make bitcoin a legitimate enterprise and wish them well in their endeavors. How did they know you were exchanging stamps for bitcoins? I would tell them to look toward FinCen, which deems it legal. Sounds like more to this story then exchanging packaging labels for bitcoins. Here's a quick scenario: Customer receives packaging from his account, pays him with BTC. His portion of the transaction has ended. However, the consumer utilizes that label in any fashion he desires - perhaps shipping something illegal. LEOs get involved, decide to go that extra mile to make sure our economy keeps thriving, and now we've got a formerly productive (to some extent? Who knows to what degree, at least trying) business out of order and someone unrelated out of sorts for essentially a removed action from the service. They would go after -his- Stamps.com account. This is just the scenario that popped into my mind when I read his closing statements. I have no idea what happened. 99.9% sure drug related or illegal stuff like trying to ship bombs, poisons, you know stupid stuff :) Title: Re: [SHUT DOWN] Stampbit.com - a bitcoin-based provider of USPS shipping labels Post by: Stampbit on October 07, 2013, 03:06:35 PM I wanted to drop in one last time to say that this experience hasnt soured me on bitcoin. I believe bitcoin is a legitimate currency and the more people use it for good the better it will be for everyone. For some businesses that require accountability from their customers this will never be, but there is still much room for growth in other fields like bespoke services, consumer goods, and anything that results in an end product that can be sold without liability. Pure services however remain on the fence, its simply too easy to pay someone to do something that they otherwise knowingly would not do.
But nevertheless this was a great experiment in a new frontier and i am glad to have been a part of it. -Stampbit Title: Re: [SHUT DOWN] Stampbit.com - a bitcoin-based provider of USPS shipping labels Post by: BitCoiner2012 on October 11, 2013, 02:17:18 AM I wanted to drop in one last time to say that this experience hasnt soured me on bitcoin. I believe bitcoin is a legitimate currency and the more people use it for good the better it will be for everyone. For some businesses that require accountability from their customers this will never be, but there is still much room for growth in other fields like bespoke services, consumer goods, and anything that results in an end product that can be sold without liability. Pure services however remain on the fence, its simply too easy to pay someone to do something that they otherwise knowingly would not do. But nevertheless this was a great experiment in a new frontier and i am glad to have been a part of it. -Stampbit I'm glad you still feel that way. |
