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The last group buy was so so successful I am doing it again, this time I hope
to be able to buy a few myself!

The old group buy is closed and the thread is here;-

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=201577.0

There is a new group buy here;-

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=233058.0

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This is a group buy for Bitfountain Block Erupter USB devices.  If you have found your
way here you probably already know what they are and what they do.  Just in case you
need a refresher though you can find the details here;-

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=195004.0

You might already know who I am as well but if not you can visit my website at;-

http://mineforeman.com/

If you already know everything you feel you need to know and just want to get on with it
go here;-

https://satoshimine.com/


FAQ

Q: How much are they at the moment?

A: 2.6 BTC all included from here.

Q: Why is this website so basic?

A: I am not very good at making things look nice and the basic look is better than
anything I could manage.

Q: What are the terms?

A: Click the order link above and they are there, by submitting an order agree to them.

Q: Do you need my email and postal address?

A: Yes.

Q: Why are you more expensave then some other group buys?

A: I intend to do this right.  This includes import/export charges and taxes.

Q: Will you help me evade my local customs/taxes?

A: No.

Q: Can I see other peoples usernames and what they have spent?

A: No, that is between them and I.

Q: What happens if you dont get the minimum 300 unites Bitfounten requires?

A: I will return all BTC minus any network transaction fees.

Q: Will you post to XXXX country? (replace XXXX with your country).

A: I will do my best, if I cannot I will return any bitcoin minus network transaction fees.

Q: Will there be another group buy after that?

A: Possibly, it depends on how well this one goes.

Q: How safe is this server?

A: As safe as I can make it, I have done servers for a living though for the past 20 years.
It is its own Amazon EC2 instance with nothing else on it and it does not contain any
private keys.

Q: Why is your spelling so bad?

A: I am dyslexic (no joke).

1 confirmed and paid for.

I will be adding 5 for myself once I get some of my BTC paid back.

Neil

Shipment 1 is on its way from ASICMiner, looks like it will be split up so first person paid will be the first person shipped.

Neil

Does the term "all included" (also) mean "including shipping to wherever"? :)

That was the case with group buy 1, so I would assume so. :)

"Better safe than sorry" ;D And/or "assumption is the mother of all f**k-ups"  ::) (seen that one proven to be true, time and time again  :P )

Point being, i wouldn't wanna "waste" BTC on transaction fees for no good reason :)

Why do I feel like your going to ask me to ship to mars?

But yeah, shipping is included*.

Neil

* interplanetary fees may be charged

Nah, no need to be (quite so) "paranoid" ;D It would entail "only" shipping to Finland :)

Same thing? ;)

For all in Europe:
I will most likely also offer something again.

here is my old thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=195037.0
The first miner have already arrived at my participants  :)

yxt, any idea when that might happen (again)? ;D I'm quite eager to "migrate" from Radeons (loud and power-hungry) to these nifty little buggers :)

yxt, I missed the first group buy from you so I'm interested too

soon TM

I want one! So what do I have to do now?

Join up with us, 6/50 paid now.

neil

So then, shipping to Finland is included in the 2.6btc price? :)

If it is, i'm signing up for one ASAP ;D

It is, welcome aboard.

Neil

... Aaaaaaaand done :)

I need to know if you can ship to Switzerland before buying.

why do international buyers have to pay an extra 0.6 BTC ?? what are you shipping them by? rocket from your ass?
sounds like a rip off

I am shipping a few there at the moment, I have spotted no additional problems.

Two reasons;-

1. I don't intend to skip on paying taxes/duty/customs fees.

2. I am not an unpaid ASICMiner worker.

Besides, they don't HAVE to.

Neil.

I need to buy some BTC to get one. Monday  ;)

So I registered to your site and it says it will send me an email with further instructions. I have not gotten any mail yet!

Sometimes the mail get lost, can you PM me the email you registered with and I will find it for you.

Neil

I'm assuming that it has to do with customs duties?

And I'm also assuming that if I'm in the USA I'd still need to pay the extra 0.6 BTC???

From me?  Yes sorry, each time I order a block of 50 of these it is close to 10,000 USD in value and if it gets locked up in customs because I don't do things correctly..... it is just not a chance that I am willing to take with a pile of other peoples money.

Neil

11/50 now.  The weekend is ending ans things are starting to speed up.

Neil

Any sites with easy to use instructions on how to start mining with these things for noobs?  I'm talking very basic instructions like what is a conf file and why do I need to set it up. Thanks

yxt seems to have a guide on a thread in here somewhere: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=195037.msg2299251#msg2299251

16/50 Paid now,

In other news the first 50 devices for batch one are somewhere between where I live (Rotorua) and Auckland and the remaining 65 have just left Hong Kong.

Neil

21/50 Building momentum.

Neil

Woo! ;D At this rate, the 50 should be filled by the weekend :)

26/50 Half way there.

I also know that there are at least another 5 devices waiting for bitcoins.

Neil

"By the way" - i'm guessing you'll *place* the order as soon as the minimum of 50 is fulfilled. How long does the shipping (from the manufacturer/seller to you) take?

That is the general idea, in reality Friedcat is quite busy and sometimes takes a bit of time to accept the bitcoins (I need that Futurama picture of Fry say "Shut Up And Take My Money").  In practice it seems that there will be a lead time of 1 - 2 days and I will most likely keep it open with a countdown.

As far as the shipping from ASICMiner to me, the DHL website says 5 to 10 working days.  I currently have 2 packages from ASICMiner coming to me since last Friday and I will post here when I receive any of them.  International shipping is a bit of a random thing though.

Neil

Update from Group 1.  After driving half way across the country (not really, only about 50k) I tracked down the first package and the first 50 have arrived!

http://mineforeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/First50s.jpg

As you can see I have arranged them all spitting on top of the sticky labels of their owners ready for me to stick in boxes (not in camera shot).

The second lot is still in Auckland with customs.

Neil

Well done sir!  Looking forward to checking those puppies out!

Great! Looking forward to receive my two units :)

Update from group buy one;-

Now at 29/50.  Everything is looking good to close this group buy over the weekend if not before.

Neil

check you PMs

37/50 nearly there!  I will start making preparations to close soon.

A pile of miners from group buy one are on their way, I am about to drive about to see if I can locate the last 65 from that order.

Neil

46/50!

I am getting ready to close, I know there are a few people just about to get bitcoins so once we have hit 50 I will be giving a 24 hour notice with a countdown.

Neil

I will order 2 units as soon as I get the bitcoins, should be tomorrow or the day after.  :'(

Hope it will be OK  ???

You better be quick, we just passed 50 and I am preparing to close!  I will be leaving a bit of time but to be fair to the people that have already ordered it won't be long (less than two days, Friedcat usually takes that long to get me a payment address)

Update will be available soon (within the next few hours).

Neil

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We have reached the required numbers and will soon be closing, see the above
countdown for the exact time.

Neil

Thanks a lot for this great offer Neil, cant wait to begin mining!

Tick tock  8)

Sent you a PM, hope you get it in time  :)

Group buy 1 has completed and all miners have been shipped

Group Buy 2 is waiting on tracking/order confirmation from Friedcat

Group Buy 3 is Open at https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=233058.0

Update: They are somewhere in New Zealand!

I will see if I can find them, but they look like they will be delivered this afternoon (perhaps).

Neil

Update: the miners have arrived!  Unfortunately there is no chance I will get them out today (its 4:30 PM here) but I should have them all sent out again tomorrow.

Neil

Update: All miners shipped!

I am now going to have my dinner, I will update your order pages as soon as I am done.

Neil

Thanks a lot Neil!

Appreciate all the effort :)

 8)

Update: There has been a small hicup you can read it here;-

http://mineforeman.com/2013/06/21/more-info-on-the-mtgox-temporary-hiatus-on-u-s-dollar-withdrawals/

I just want to assure everyone that their miners are on their way (if they have not received them already) and any shipping problems will be sorted.

Neil

Received both lots today (Australia)

Shame to hear about Mt.Gox and your problem... hope it can be sorted quickly.

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Just got my pair as well, today ^_^ Thanks once again, Neil, and fingers crossed for Mt.Gox - i'm gonna want a couple more :D

Hi All,

I have reopend for anyone who wants some more;-

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=254603.msg2709963#msg2709963

Neil