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New group buy here https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=255670

Update:

Received the delivery from YXT at 2:00PM, shipped the items by 3:55pm, will provide tracking number by email shortly (or possibly PM, as two people didn't send me their email on their order form). Should receive them by 1PM tomorrow (you must sign for the delivery).

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Update:

And its been shipped! :D I have a tracking number for the first batch (That's still waiting to show up in the system)

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Update:

008cf95b3137d1290dcd7cabb134d2d179d10151c01af3f16aecb8ebf8d826e3 Thats the txid for our order with yxt :) will let you know when I get a tracking ID.

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Update:

YXT starts shipping tomorrow (10th of July) announced here -> https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=246020.msg2691448#msg2691448

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Update:

YXT has confirmed he can supply us with the units we need for the first batch (good thing I ordered early and kept the unit quantity low). Just waiting for him to provide a payment address and shipping date now. woohoo! :)

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Update:

YXT has contacted me asking me how many units I want and where I want to ship to, so it looks like there is some progress. Things are looking promising :) Unfortunetly I still have no idea where we are in the queue still or when he will ship, once I have some more information I will let you know.

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Update:

So YXT has given an update here https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=246020.msg2656745#msg2656745 I showed interest very early on, both via PM (hours after the initial announcement) and in his official thread (4th reply), but unfortunetly I have no idea where we are in the queue right now, as soon as I know I will update this thread.

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Update:

I *may* consider taking more orders for a second batch, If there is the interest for it, and it can be organised before YXT accepts orders. Comment if you're interested. (no promises)

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Update:

Those that have orders, or reserved units are below;

user / units / status

nottm28 #13 paid
NR3000 #4 paid

qukkM #12 paid
johncabat #6 paid

IYFTech #4 paid
vayvanne #1 paid
jago25_98 #1 paid
badgersong #3 paid

I've got the rest obviously.

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Update:

So to those that want to make a payment now (IYFTech & nottm28);

Please only make a payment from an address you can sign from:

The payment address is; 1CqnAsqSunQhqFjKw9nWjuwq1EDDq5r2Ez

The current estimate postage costs are 0.21 BTC, although this could change (if you choose to pay in several days instead of today). Please also be aware I'll likely be converting the postage to GBP fairly quickly so if for any reason a refund is issued you may have the postage costs returned to you in the GBP equivalent.  

Once you've made a payment, please PM me your full name, address, email, phone number, quantity, transaction ID and finally a refund address (just incase)

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Update:

We seem to have hit the 50 units required, brilliant. Could everyone please PM me their email addresses, just so I have another way of contacting you outside of bitcointalk for when payment is required.

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Update:

There are only 12 units to go, but YXT will be accepting orders any day now, and so that everyone knows where they stand, if we don't sell 12 units within the next 24 hours (by 10PM BST, 2nd July), or by the time YXT starts taking orders this group buy will be cancelled due to lack of interest and you should find an alternative method to obtain them. I suspect, YXT will sell out as quick as BTCGUILD did, and i don't want anyone to miss out because we're waiting to fill the last couple of places.

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Update:

Looks like we only need to sell another 16 12 units so anyone from the UK, best hurry.

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Hey everyone,

This is for UK bitcoiners only.

Is there any serious interest for these USB Block Erupters in the UK?

I'm looking to purchase about 20-25 units for myself from YXT to replace some old 5850s, (But would like to get the amount due down as much as possible.) Leaving another 25-30 units to find some happy homes.

YXTs topic : https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=246020

If there is some interest, I would resell them for 0.99 BTC per unit, plus a order handling fee of 0.07 btc, plus P&P (probably about 0.20 BTC for insured, signed for, next day delivery). To clarify, 7 units would cost 7 BTC + P&P. *edit: postal price may change slightly if the value of BTC changes also*

I have enough funds to cover the initial order of 50 if there is the interest, so a payment doesn't need to be made before hand.

You can either pay me directly with Bitcoin or use Escrow.

Collection is fine. (I'm near the Dartford Tunnel)

Anyone interested? If there is not by the time YXT starts taking orders, I'll likely close this topic and go it alone.

UK - need 8 units - I would join you

I am in the UK and would be interested in taking 6 units. P&P, tracked, insured, next-day signed-for, with tracking ID supplied privately on the day of shipping please.

I will hold this offer open until Friday 5th July 22:00BST during which time I hope that some timings for this buy, or if it's going ahead at all, might be known by then please.

I would have to buy in a lot of the BTC to fund this, and I'm also a newb round these parts (but been GPU mining and following BTC as a hobby for 3 months).
Because of this I would like to ask if you would accept a UK-UK bank transfer in GBP equivalent.
This would be easier for me, no exchanges/fee's or middle-men for either of us, and very secure for you it would be non-reversible just like BTC itself.
This would be at a benchmark conversation rate, open to further discussion.
If this is not acceptable no offence will be taken, I will buy up BTC accordingly and my offer still stands.

As per your offer "payment doesn't need to be made before hand" I would wish to make payment at a time you can publically state that you have the units in hand and ready to ship next-day following your receipt of confirmed payment.  I look forward to hearing from you and if you accept my offer in principle.

Great, so about 16 units to go :D

@johncabat, If this buy receives enough interest and goes ahead, I'll make a payment from my own funds for the 50, I wont request payment until YXT confirms he has shipped, and I have a tracking number. This way I can quickly organise shipping for the day I receive them (Yes, escrow is fine for the nervous).

If you'd prefer to wait until they are in my hands, this is fine but you'll run a risk of a small delay or someone else buying them. With regards to accepting GBP, I can do this as well but I'd prefer Bitcoin, as it means I've then got to exchange it on localbitcoins/bittylicious/gox myself.

Hi OutCast, Thanks for the quick reply. Yes, fair point about the payment timing and not wanting to miss out.  I agree that when you have evidence that YXT has shipped would be a good time to pay.


Thank you.  As you say that BTC is definitely your preference I will endeavour to pay in full with BTC.  I'll start buying some up this week, but not the full amount until we know this has the big full green light.  It's just a shame I'm not sat on a nice pot of BTC, the only thing making me nervous is the as yet unknown timings of things and me being sure I can sort the fiat<->BTC quick enough.  So I could be safe in the knowledge that if I'm a coin or two short at the last minute, I would make sure you get 100% of what I owe one way or another.  For your inconvenience and fee's in having to handle GBP if necessary I offer a goodwill +7.5% on any GBP part above the agreed exchange rate.

I'll just cross my fingers and sit back now for the week, hope you get the additional interest to go ahead.

I came here having already looked around at my options to get hold of some of these sticks to the UK.  Everything else I saw had issues with either pricing, risk, availability or expensive international P&P.  I am confident your UK based 1 BTC+handling+P&P offer is simply the best option to anyone in the UK right now.

Hi,
I am curious as whether you really see any ROI with these. At least within the first 6 months. Or are you planning for ROI in lifetime.
The problem is that even if you achieve ROI, after that (in about 6 months time), then it will mine virtually nothing, given the ASIC juggernauts that will be on the market at that time.
The big question, as always, is on delivery of the ASIC counter parts. Any delay on them is a gain for what's available now.

The magic 8 ball says "try again later"

...

Sorry, jokes aside, I really have no idea, and although you do raise a very valid point, I'm personally looking to replace a room full of loud and hot graphics cards, for me they're quite ideal even if they do take 6 months to a year to break even.

*edit* Can we try to keep this on topic, please only post if you're from the UK and are interested. Cheers guys :)

Might be a good idea to update the OP to say Hurry - only 16 units left

I take 4 units. So 12 left :)

Hey looking good - come on you UK buyers - only 12 units left!

It is :) but please remember if YXT suddenly opens for orders before we reach 50, users should find an alternative method of obtaining them as I wont be able to place an order.

I'm actually thinking about limiting this group buy to another 24 hours, so that everyone knows where they stand. I don't want to upset anyone.

Yep agreed and fine with that

Adding a cheeky bump  ;)

I will take the remaining 12 units

Awesome, the coins are ready to be sent, I'm constantly checking YXTs thread to see when he will be accepting orders and will try and place the order as early as possible.

*edit*

Could everyone please PM me their email addresses, just so I have another way of contacting you outside of bitcointalk for when payment is required.

*edit*

I've let YXT know we're waiting -> https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=246020.msg2635612#msg2635612

Nice one :) - pm sent with email address

Bloody hell, just seen this thread - are you still taking orders? I'm looking for 4 or 5 if possible..... ;D

PM sent.

am looking for a couple too... just seen this!

PM sent with my contact info.

@IYFTech & @hotwired007,

Your requests make things difficult, because I've offered to cover the funds for the initial payment of this group buy, but unfortunetly, I do not have unlimited funds, and I've not got that much over 50 BTC to hand. If either of you want to join this group buy this late on, the only way we could do it, was if you'd both pay upfront, or you gamble that one of the other users doesn't repay me. :/

I don't mind paying upfront anyway. Let me have a payment address and final price for 8 units plus next day p&p.

[EDIT] or will send 8 BTC for the 8 units now and you can let me know the p&p prior to sending if that's what you prefer...

I'm happy to wait and see - i would like 2 IF there is any available...

its a shame i missed this - it would be nice to have a dedicated UK forum or section for stuff like this ;)

OK,

I'll try and keep what's going on as transparent as I can;

The users with "reserved" units are for:

nottm28 - #8 (paid)
johncabat - #6
NR3000 - #4 (paid)
qukkM - #12

If these users want to wait until I've paid YXT as originally planned, they can. If they want to pay now they can also (see below).

If anyone else wants to join in, they must contact me before hand, they will have to make a payment before I place an order with YXT as I don't have enough funds to cover their units.

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So to those that want to make a payment now (IYFTech & nottm28);

Please only make a payment from an address you can sign from:

The payment address is; 1CqnAsqSunQhqFjKw9nWjuwq1EDDq5r2Ez

The current estimate postage costs are 0.21 BTC, although this could change (if you choose to pay in several days instead of today). Please also be aware I'll likely be converting the postage to GBP fairly quickly so if for any reason a refund is issued you may have the postage costs returned to you in the GBP equivalent.  

Once you've made a payment, please PM me your full name, address, email, phone number, quantity, transaction ID and finally a refund address (just incase)

So I have to pay: 4 x 0.99 + 0.07 + 0.21 = 4.24BTC right? :)

Yup, correct.

Paid! =)
transaction ID: 3cdaaf2c9debe8c628bb3898a7786ef19e133f1a3d980a6d5051d4185e7c9989-000

I need 2-3

Payment sent for 4 x sticks.

ID: 61a63ecf4edcf0ab2aefe87a1506d7b104445f6077bc72216537bd871e549c49

PM sent with details as requested.

Many thanks my man!!  ;D

Lets hope ze German authorities sort ze paperverk out pronto eh?  :D :D

@NR3000 @IYFTech Payment received :)

@poochone I'll let 1 or 2 more people join the group buy, then that'll be that, I never intended on it getting too large, so feel free to follow the instructions on the thread I posted above.

8.21 BTC sent

tx: 585e722ba35a2afd7a3f8d8394ac80f2bd4e32e95c89ba72ed6a8f0070a92b8b

pm'd address - thanks outcast

Received :) no probs.

my tx ID 922d75d3ef6b654df58112d61968b9f7084cfac07a4424b4159657320001ebe1

received/confirmed


*edit*

1 space left if anyone wants in, as I said earlier I don't want this group buy getting too large.

yes one more for me please, UK address

Hey,

Sure, follow the instructions I made a few posts ago on this pages topic ( https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=246927.msg2637543#msg2637543 )

For 12 units can you confirm the price e will be

12.16 btc

I will need to send funds from an  exchange to my desktop to be able to Send it from an address i can sign from so earliest I can make payment will be 24 hours from now

Confirmed that 12.16 btc is correct.

Yeah, probably best to send it from your own wallet, I don't mind the delay, your order is safe/reserved.

No more new orders. I'm keen to place an order as soon as YXT accepts them and don't want any delays.

Those that have orders, or reserved units see the original post.

transaction ID 187390803b5e83a8494cc49594ada0827dd68789e914644487e90c2f686b6160

Delivery address sent my email

edit: (only ordered one at 1.27 for testing)

Shame I missed this. If you end up reopening orders for any reason send me a PM

same here, if you change your mind PM me please, i want 9 more

@badgersong @m14yen

If people keep requesting, and there's time, I may consider doing another order for a second batch of 50 units, we'll see. No promises.

2 more for me then :)

[EDIT] Actually 3 more for me

[EDIT2] Might as well start another outcast - I can see myself wanting another 8 altogether - have the coins for 3 right now - 5 more tomorrow...

It is looking positive, lets see if anyone else says anything first.

Updated original post.

Thanks OC - I've got a feeling we are in the first 1000 requests - but patience is... for the other people :)

thx for update outcast.

Great.

It's probably best to see how yxt gets on over the next couple of days before I commit, but another batch is looking likely.

It's probably going to be Monday(/Tuesday) before yxt gets the go-ahead from his lawyer to sell his goods so we need to have a bit of patience. In the mean time I wanna put myself down for a definite 3 more sticks - likely to increase to 8 but 3 defo...

Small update, see original post.

Nice one, thanks for the update.   ;D

I have been patiently waiting for a EU groupbuy and PM yxt about ordering some units, I would be interested in getting 3 initially.

PS - from UK

Small update, see original post

@jml request noted. thanks. If/when another group buy is put together I will PM you.

edit; alternatively if the users who owe me funds (johncabat & qukkM) don't repay me shortly after yxt ships the units, then some units may become available.

I would like an extra 1 or 2 if you have any spares available my man - let me know.  ;D

Good news! woohoo! :D

@OutCast3k, Thanks for organising this buy and thanks for getting us right near the front of YXT's order book for this batch!


Not gunna happen on my 6  :D
I'm ready to pay up now to remove any doubt and seal the deal.  PM sent requesting confirm on the final amount owed (any revisions to the P&P estimate etc).

+1

paid tx: bc0036910c29b78eae9b76a423a0e7423aa861f2fca8e2225016bcaf3e4b4852

PM sent.

Small update see the original post :)

If anyone is interested in me organising a second batch, now is the time to post the amount of units they would like.

OutCast3k, are you already paid for the first batch? :)

Not paid yet.. yxt hasn't given me an address, but this group is defantly in the first 1000, I've been in contact with him.

As soon as I've sent the funds you can trust me to update you all :)

4 more if you are going again :)

Yup, count me in for the second group buy my man.

How many iyf?

Updated the first post ;)

Yay!

Asked for 4 units via pm.

Cheers

The people who've shown solid interest (in a second batch) are as followed

user / units

m14yen - 9
mkjm - 2
jml - 5
IYFTech - 6
nottm28 - 4

DennisD7 - 5
qukkM - 4
johncabat - 6
elpenguin - 2
hotwired007 - 2
acc85 - 2

= 47 units

So there are still a few more units to go, but we're not too far off the target of 50.

I'm not collecting payment, or am I going commit to a second group buy just yet. I want to I see some more interest. Give it another day maybe two and I'm sure it'll all be clear.

*edit* I've updated the list above with everyone requests (wow filling up quickly)

I may take a few more once I have determined how many my raspberry Pi will support but I will stick with the 4 extra at present.  May bump it to 8 or 9 depends on hub space too.

I'd be grateful for first refusal on another 6 units if you make a batch 2.

I'd be interested in 2 in batch 2.

me too - for 2 batch two please :D

Add me a total of 5 please; 4 + 1.

Updated the list of interest above.

yxt has shipped batch #1 guys. :) fingers crossed we'll get it before the weekend, I'll start preparing all the packages tomorrow morning so they're ready.

Great news!
Could you guess on a time line from now to you getting them shipped back out to the buy members?
Any idea what kind priority service YXT uses inbound to you? 2-day, 5-day etc...
Sorry, I don't mean to hassle or anything, it's just the excitement of knowing they're so close  ;)

Hey - no problem.

Last time I ordered from YXT it took about 3-4 business days (if I remember correctly). I suspect it'll be similar, currently the tracking number ins't showing up in the system, but he did say it was collected 5 minutes ago... Once its updated and I have an idea I'll let you all know.

I doubt i'll receive it tomorrow?? but if I do, all I need to do is print everyones labels. (i'll do it either tonight or in the morning regardless so they are ready)

I'm interested in purchasing 2

I provided the wrong tracking# to OutCast3k  ::) sorry

He should get the miners today  :)

Cheers YXT :)

*edit* As long as they are delivered early enough everyone should have their miners (re)shipped out to them today :)

*edit* Keep in mind if I receive them after 4:30PM, chances are I'll have to send them the next day. Will update you all as and when I know.

Awesome news!  ;D

Intrested in a round 2 if this works out well

See the original POST :D

Yay! - hope we get them tomorrow - I'll be in all day working from home :)

Good work OC

I can't see why you wont get them :)

Everyone should have received their tracking number now.

Happy hashing guys :)

Great news! Well done outcast - fine work indeed.  ;D

Once people confirm they've received their units with out issues, I'll start taking orders for the next group buy guys.

Received  ;D

Great :) Feel free to leave me some trust/feedback if you're happy:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=trust;u=34834

Doh, had to nip out for literally 10 mins and came back to a "Sorry we missed you card" - not as sorry as I am :)

Will try and pick it up from the depot tonight...

I'm interested in buying 5 sticks in the next round. I'm considering other group buys but would prefer this one as it is UK based. Any thoughts or timescale in mind?

Received & merrily hashing like a good'un  ;D Good work Outcast, looking forward to the second batch my man.

Well played indeed.

@nottm28, damn that is unlucky!! I still haven't had my extra usb hubs delivered :(

@Stinky_Pete, I'll likely start organising it today/tomorrow, BUT! I don't know how long it will take for YXT to provide more units, a week or so?

@IYFTech, good to hear :) thanks

12 units arrived safely

Got them - 13 little red and black beauties all hashing away ;D

Trust left - thanks again

Received :) Thank you very much! 8)

Thanks for the feedback everyone. Enjoy your miners :)

To all those that are interested, I've got quite a lot going on this evening, but I'll be ready to organise a second batch tomorrow. :)

Trust left and well deserved!
If you're ready to open a second buy, I'm definitely in for another 6 please.  Same again barman  ;D

I am in for between 15 and 20 on the next batch providing it is done quite soon.  Can you send a PM when you are doing it so that I don't need to rely on checking the thread.

Thanks to

New group buy here : https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=255670