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Title: BFL Customer Appreciation Chip Credit Program
Post by: jedunnigan on June 15, 2013, 11:54:22 PM
Quote
As a thank you to our customers for being patient with us as we move towards fulfilling our shipping we are instituting a chip credit program for all pre-orders prior to April 1st, 2013 (Including orders already delivered). This program will allocate a $25 discount per chip up to the number of chips you currently have on order. For example, if you have a Single SC on order, you will receive a $25 credit per chip for 16 chips (Meaning 16 chips can be purchased for $50 each). The chip count for each unit is as follows:

5 GH/s / Jalapeno: 2 chips
25/30 GH/s Miner: 8 chips
50/60 GH/s Miner: 16 chips
500 GH/s Miner: 128 chips
1.5 TH Minirig: 384 chips

Every customer with a current pre-order dated prior to April 1st, 2013 will receive a chip credit for the number of chips/units they have pre-ordered. What this means is that you will be able to purchase raw chips from us for $50 instead of $75 per chip, up to the number of chips you have credit for. We realize that not all of our customers are interested in or have the desire to make use of the chips themselves. To that end, you will be able to sell your chip credit to other people who may be interested in or have the ability to make use of the chips directly.

For our very earliest customers, the first three months of orders (June 23rd to September 23rd orders) will receive 2x the value of the chip credits. For example, a 60 GH/s miner will be worth 32 chips in credit, a Jalapeno will give a 4 chip credit.

You should see your chip credit code(s) in your account shortly, and you may do with them as you wish at that time.

There is a 100 chip minimum purchase, so if you are acquiring codes, please be sure to understand that you will need to order a minimum of 100 chips.

Terms: While we do not have the facilities or the ability to facilitate chip transfers directly, the chip credit codes are transferable from one person to another and we do not limit the resale or transfer of the chip credit codes. The customer is responsible for doing their due diligence when buying, selling or trading the codes, so please be sure to only trade with trusted, verified individuals. Codes can not be refunded, returned or canceled once they have been used or transferred. Butterfly Labs will not be responsible for what a user does with their codes and we are only providing the discount to verified, paid pre-existing pre-orders. Once codes have been redeemed and the payment process has begun, if you do not complete the payment, the codes will be invalid and can not be refunded or returned.

This seems fitting given the fiasco surrounding their products. Hopefully they have pure intentions here (not trying to buy more time) Decide for yourself. I haven't decided what I'm going to do with 80 creds yet.

Source: https://forums.butterflylabs.com/announcements/3272-customer-appreciation-chip-credit-program.html



Title: Re: BFL Customer Appreciation Chip Credit Program
Post by: dogie on June 15, 2013, 11:57:42 PM
...

Sorry we scammed you, but here's money off if you buy more of our scam.


Title: Re: BFL Customer Appreciation Chip Credit Program
Post by: hahahafr on June 16, 2013, 12:01:38 AM
I got 128 chips credit. PM me an offer if interested.


Title: Re: BFL Customer Appreciation Chip Credit Program
Post by: Bitcoin_Silver_Supply on June 16, 2013, 12:17:01 AM
Interesting program, I have to say.

16 credits for trade. PM.


Title: Re: BFL Customer Appreciation Chip Credit Program
Post by: PuertoLibre on June 16, 2013, 12:20:15 AM
Quote from: Butterfly Labs
As a thank you to our customers for being patient with us as we move towards fulfilling our shipping we are instituting a chip credit program for all pre-orders prior to April 1st, 2013 (Including orders already delivered). This program will allocate a $25 discount per chip up to the number of chips you currently have on order. For example, if you have a Single SC on order, you will receive a $25 credit per chip for 16 chips (Meaning 16 chips can be purchased for $50 each). The chip count for each unit is as follows:

5 GH/s / Jalapeno: 2 chips
25/30 GH/s Miner: 8 chips
50/60 GH/s Miner: 16 chips
500 GH/s Miner: 128 chips
1.5 TH Minirig: 384 chips

Every customer with a current pre-order dated prior to April 1st, 2013 will receive a chip credit for the number of chips/units they have pre-ordered. What this means is that you will be able to purchase raw chips from us for $50 instead of $75 per chip, up to the number of chips you have credit for. We realize that not all of our customers are interested in or have the desire to make use of the chips themselves. To that end, you will be able to sell your chip credit to other people who may be interested in or have the ability to make use of the chips directly.

Jokingly Translated: Please, god oh please! Accept our offer to send you chips instead, it is fooking unprofitable for us to meet our 60Gh/s miner goals. We'd rather lower the bar and send you just the chips. We promise we aren't hiding any facts from you which would make this situation a different kind of plea. I promise....let us off the hook.

Take your chips and go find someone to put it together. Here, a 25$ discount. We need to really shirk this responsibility. We would be in a hole financially if went sent these all out. So take your dirty chips and GO! Don't ever come back. (ok, a little over dramatic...but that is what crossed my mind)

http://www.thenational.ae/deployedfiles/Assets/Richmedia/Image/SaxoPress/AD20130503419674-GlobalFoundries.jpg
Joking Caption: "We will even put it in a doggie bag for you...."


Quote from: Butterfly Labs
For our very earliest customers, the first three months of orders (June 23rd to September 23rd orders) will receive 2x the value of the chip credits. For example, a 60 GH/s miner will be worth 32 chips in credit, a Jalapeno will give a 4 chip credit.
Jokingly Translated: My god! Take our bloody 4$ chips! (for eh, 50$?)

I beg you! Take our damn offer, we need to cut our liability by getting you to agree ASAP! Right here, right now! We don't want you to sue our asses for our huge delay! Seriously!

We need to get this monkey off our back immediately. Please, please let us send you a "Bag o' BFL chips"®? Pretty please?!

We promise that you will find someone else to put it together!? Someone far more competent than we..."probably"?

</Shirk Responsibility>
</Shirk Legal Liability>
</Sign here>
</Invoke Inaba Escape Clause> (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=150803.msg2473586#msg2473586)

Quote from: Butterfly Labs
You should see your chip credit code(s) in your account shortly, and you may do with them as you wish at that time.
Jokingly Translated: Take it and go, you dirty apes!

Quote from: Butterfly Labs
There is a 100 chip minimum purchase, so if you are acquiring codes, please be sure to understand that you will need to order a minimum of 100 chips.
Jokingly Translated: We still want/need to make money off you, you know!

Quote from: Butterfly Labs
Terms: While we do not have the facilities or the ability to facilitate chip transfers directly, the chip credit codes are transferable from one person to another and we do not limit the resale or transfer of the chip credit codes. The customer is responsible for doing their due diligence when buying, selling or trading the codes, so please be sure to only trade with trusted, verified individuals. Codes can not be refunded, returned or canceled once they have been used or transferred. Butterfly Labs will not be responsible for what a user does with their codes and we are only providing the discount to verified, paid pre-existing pre-orders. Once codes have been redeemed and the payment process has begun, if you do not complete the payment, the codes will be invalid and can not be refunded or returned.
Jokingly Translated: Trade amongst yourselves, but if anyone scams ye'...it ain't our problem.

We just give out coupons and shirk responsibility...11 months...later?


Source: https://forums.butterflylabs.com/announcements/3272-customer-appreciation-chip-credit-program.html


Title: Re: BFL Customer Appreciation Chip Credit Program
Post by: jedunnigan on June 16, 2013, 12:36:07 AM
I was wondering how long it would take you to respond Puerto. Even faster than I had imagined.


Title: Re: BFL Customer Appreciation Chip Credit Program
Post by: PuertoLibre on June 16, 2013, 12:37:53 AM
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=150803.msg2473586#msg2473586


Title: Re: BFL Customer Appreciation Chip Credit Program
Post by: 01BTC10 on June 16, 2013, 12:37:57 AM
16 credits auction: https://www.bitmit.net/en/item/39179-16-x-25-butterflylabs-chips-redeem-code


Title: Re: BFL Customer Appreciation Chip Credit Program
Post by: PuertoLibre on June 16, 2013, 12:38:25 AM
I was wondering how long it would take you to respond Puerto. Even faster than I had imagined.
The question is, did you like what I took away from it?  ;)


Title: Re: BFL Customer Appreciation Chip Credit Program
Post by: dwdoc on June 16, 2013, 12:42:05 AM
I would buy some credits if I can apply it to the 50% due on the delivery of the 100 BFL chips I purchased this week which I already paid 50% on.


Title: Re: BFL Customer Appreciation Chip Credit Program
Post by: Korbman on June 16, 2013, 12:57:01 AM
Hmm interesting offer, though I can't say I'd have much personal use for the credits. If I read it correctly, I should have 176..so that's neat, I suppose.

Whenever I get the codes I know I'll just end up off loading them [for a reasonable price] to someone who wants them.


EDIT: Fixed...people seem easily confused..


Title: Re: BFL Customer Appreciation Chip Credit Program
Post by: solitude on June 16, 2013, 01:57:23 AM
I have 16 credits for sale with escrow for your protection:

https://www.bitmit.net/en/item/39198-16-x-25-butterflylabs-chips-redeem-code-400-value


Title: Re: BFL Customer Appreciation Chip Credit Program
Post by: icebear888 on June 16, 2013, 06:36:21 AM
Hmm interesting offer, though I can't say I'd have much personal use for the credits. If I read it correctly, I should have 176..so that's neat, I suppose.

Whenever I get the codes I know I'll just end up off loading them to someone who wants them.

Hi Korbman

We are busy with such a project and we are all pooling together (bunch of ordinary guys with extraordinary plans!!).
If you would like to donate it to a worthy cause it will be much appreciated!

Have a great day!!


Title: Re: BFL Customer Appreciation Chip Credit Program
Post by: icebear888 on June 16, 2013, 06:42:01 AM
Guys, as you can see in my response to Korbman, I come hat in the hand to you.

If you are able to donate some for a worthy cause I would really appreciate it!

We as a group have 1 x 100 chip order and we need all the discount we can get!

Thanks in advance!

Have a great day!

ps: We have 40 already, so we need another 60 for max discount :)

note to self: maybe I must do a from the community, for the community thing. Nah!! They will figure it out!! :)


Title: Re: BFL Customer Appreciation Chip Credit Program
Post by: Hunyadi on June 16, 2013, 06:43:17 AM
I have 96. Pm if interested.


Title: Re: BFL Customer Appreciation Chip Credit Program
Post by: Korbman on June 16, 2013, 02:44:11 PM
Hmm interesting offer, though I can't say I'd have much personal use for the credits. If I read it correctly, I should have 176..so that's neat, I suppose.

Whenever I get the codes I know I'll just end up off loading them [for a reasonable price] to someone who wants them.

If you would like to donate it to a worthy cause it will be much appreciated!

Unfortunately I've got far too many bills to consider charity at this time. I am, however, easily persuaded by the right price..


Title: Re: BFL Customer Appreciation Chip Credit Program
Post by: icebear888 on June 16, 2013, 02:47:10 PM
Quote
As a thank you to our customers for being patient with us as we move towards fulfilling our shipping we are instituting a chip credit program for all pre-orders prior to April 1st, 2013 (Including orders already delivered). This program will allocate a $25 discount per chip up to the number of chips you currently have on order. For example, if you have a Single SC on order, you will receive a $25 credit per chip for 16 chips (Meaning 16 chips can be purchased for $50 each). The chip count for each unit is as follows:

5 GH/s / Jalapeno: 2 chips
25/30 GH/s Miner: 8 chips
50/60 GH/s Miner: 16 chips
500 GH/s Miner: 128 chips
1.5 TH Minirig: 384 chips

Every customer with a current pre-order dated prior to April 1st, 2013 will receive a chip credit for the number of chips/units they have pre-ordered. What this means is that you will be able to purchase raw chips from us for $50 instead of $75 per chip, up to the number of chips you have credit for. We realize that not all of our customers are interested in or have the desire to make use of the chips themselves. To that end, you will be able to sell your chip credit to other people who may be interested in or have the ability to make use of the chips directly.

For our very earliest customers, the first three months of orders (June 23rd to September 23rd orders) will receive 2x the value of the chip credits. For example, a 60 GH/s miner will be worth 32 chips in credit, a Jalapeno will give a 4 chip credit.

You should see your chip credit code(s) in your account shortly, and you may do with them as you wish at that time.

There is a 100 chip minimum purchase, so if you are acquiring codes, please be sure to understand that you will need to order a minimum of 100 chips.

Terms: While we do not have the facilities or the ability to facilitate chip transfers directly, the chip credit codes are transferable from one person to another and we do not limit the resale or transfer of the chip credit codes. The customer is responsible for doing their due diligence when buying, selling or trading the codes, so please be sure to only trade with trusted, verified individuals. Codes can not be refunded, returned or canceled once they have been used or transferred. Butterfly Labs will not be responsible for what a user does with their codes and we are only providing the discount to verified, paid pre-existing pre-orders. Once codes have been redeemed and the payment process has begun, if you do not complete the payment, the codes will be invalid and can not be refunded or returned.

This seems fitting given the fiasco surrounding their products. Hopefully they have pure intentions here (not trying to buy more time) Decide for yourself. I haven't decided what I'm going to do with 80 creds yet.

Source: https://forums.butterflylabs.com/announcements/3272-customer-appreciation-chip-credit-program.html



A donation would be nice!! :)


Title: Re: BFL Customer Appreciation Chip Credit Program
Post by: yachtsman on June 16, 2013, 03:16:43 PM
https://www.bitmit.net/en/item/39347-bfl-customer-appreciation-chip-vouchers-4

Buy it Now on Bitmit for:
http://fizzisist.com/priceimg/img/20.00

Price listed is dynamic with gox price in usd.


Title: Re: BFL Customer Appreciation Chip Credit Program
Post by: FCTaiChi on June 16, 2013, 03:39:20 PM
Is Puerto wrong?  I'd love to see a link to a reasonable explanation for any number of things.  I asked directly.  The response consistently ignores the companies responsibility while attacking detractors. 
Ok, invoke away!  If you didn't read Puerto's link and haven't been paying attention... you just might want to take a close look.


Title: Re: BFL Customer Appreciation Chip Credit Program
Post by: senseless on June 16, 2013, 08:42:31 PM

How long does it take for credits to be transferred, is it instant?



Title: Re: BFL Customer Appreciation Chip Credit Program
Post by: PuertoLibre on June 17, 2013, 12:15:43 AM
Is Puerto wrong?  I'd love to see a link to a reasonable explanation for any number of things.  I asked directly.  The response consistently ignores the companies responsibility while attacking detractors.  
Ok, invoke away!  If you didn't read Puerto's link and haven't been paying attention... you just might want to take a close look.

Got a link?

I think you make references to this:

Inaba initiates "get out clause" because the effort may not be profitable. (Due to "Electricity" requirements  ;))

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=150803.msg2473586#msg2473586

Or

This: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=236050.0


Title: Re: BFL Customer Appreciation Chip Credit Program
Post by: FCTaiChi on June 17, 2013, 12:23:27 AM
Yeah, sometimes my writing seems unreadable.  I was intending to show support for your link


Title: Re: BFL Customer Appreciation Chip Credit Program
Post by: Hippie Tech on June 17, 2013, 04:57:46 PM
Next.. they'll start dishing out Canadina Tire money.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Tire_money


Title: Re: BFL Customer Appreciation Chip Credit Program
Post by: icebear888 on June 17, 2013, 05:12:18 PM
Quote
As a thank you to our customers for being patient with us as we move towards fulfilling our shipping we are instituting a chip credit program for all pre-orders prior to April 1st, 2013 (Including orders already delivered). This program will allocate a $25 discount per chip up to the number of chips you currently have on order. For example, if you have a Single SC on order, you will receive a $25 credit per chip for 16 chips (Meaning 16 chips can be purchased for $50 each). The chip count for each unit is as follows:

5 GH/s / Jalapeno: 2 chips
25/30 GH/s Miner: 8 chips
50/60 GH/s Miner: 16 chips
500 GH/s Miner: 128 chips
1.5 TH Minirig: 384 chips

Every customer with a current pre-order dated prior to April 1st, 2013 will receive a chip credit for the number of chips/units they have pre-ordered. What this means is that you will be able to purchase raw chips from us for $50 instead of $75 per chip, up to the number of chips you have credit for. We realize that not all of our customers are interested in or have the desire to make use of the chips themselves. To that end, you will be able to sell your chip credit to other people who may be interested in or have the ability to make use of the chips directly.

For our very earliest customers, the first three months of orders (June 23rd to September 23rd orders) will receive 2x the value of the chip credits. For example, a 60 GH/s miner will be worth 32 chips in credit, a Jalapeno will give a 4 chip credit.

You should see your chip credit code(s) in your account shortly, and you may do with them as you wish at that time.

There is a 100 chip minimum purchase, so if you are acquiring codes, please be sure to understand that you will need to order a minimum of 100 chips.

Terms: While we do not have the facilities or the ability to facilitate chip transfers directly, the chip credit codes are transferable from one person to another and we do not limit the resale or transfer of the chip credit codes. The customer is responsible for doing their due diligence when buying, selling or trading the codes, so please be sure to only trade with trusted, verified individuals. Codes can not be refunded, returned or canceled once they have been used or transferred. Butterfly Labs will not be responsible for what a user does with their codes and we are only providing the discount to verified, paid pre-existing pre-orders. Once codes have been redeemed and the payment process has begun, if you do not complete the payment, the codes will be invalid and can not be refunded or returned.

This seems fitting given the fiasco surrounding their products. Hopefully they have pure intentions here (not trying to buy more time) Decide for yourself. I haven't decided what I'm going to do with 80 creds yet.

Source: https://forums.butterflylabs.com/announcements/3272-customer-appreciation-chip-credit-program.html



A donation would be nice!! :)

Thanks Korbman! :)


Title: Re: BFL Customer Appreciation Chip Credit Program
Post by: Korbman on June 17, 2013, 05:24:56 PM
A donation would be nice!! :)

Thanks Korbman! :)

Uhh..what? What did I do?


Title: Re: BFL Customer Appreciation Chip Credit Program
Post by: frejo on June 17, 2013, 05:36:55 PM
Seems like BFL are screwing their customers once again, most of their customers do not trust them enough to use the credits or have no use for the credits so they sell them for a fraction of what they're worth. A few people that intend to use them make a good deal though and BFL get to sell more chips which I think is their real goal and not giving something back, in that case they could have just sent their customers some bitcoins to compensate for all the delays.


Title: Re: BFL Customer Appreciation Chip Credit Program
Post by: icebear888 on June 17, 2013, 05:58:31 PM
A donation would be nice!! :)

Thanks Korbman! :)

Uhh..what? What did I do?

No, nothing :)

You just said that you cant do charity now for your BFL chip credits and then I said "thank you" :)


Title: Re: BFL Customer Appreciation Chip Credit Program
Post by: pirate1 on June 17, 2013, 07:50:53 PM
I have 32 chip credit codes I'll sell for half their value. That would be $400 or 4 BTC.  I would prefer Bitcoin but whatever.  If anyone is interested message me.  It is an $800 discount on buying BFL chips.


Title: Re: BFL Customer Appreciation Chip Credit Program
Post by: dwdoc on June 18, 2013, 12:52:30 AM
Good news:

Hello Dwdoc,


Yes, you will be able to use those credits when the final payment is due. Thank you for your order!


Regards,
Anthony Fast
Marketing Manager
Butterfly Labs Inc.




On Sat, Jun 15, 2013 at 4:40 PM, Dwdoc wrote:
I ordered 100 chips but did not see where to enter the chip credit code. Will I be able to use chip credits when my 50% balance is due at delivery time?


Title: Re: BFL Customer Appreciation Chip Credit Program
Post by: gogxmagog on June 18, 2013, 01:34:15 AM
Next.. they'll start dishing out Canadina Tire money.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Tire_money
I WISH! I love that stuff!


Title: Re: BFL Customer Appreciation Chip Credit Program
Post by: gogxmagog on June 18, 2013, 01:35:40 AM
damn! I ordered ON April 1st 2013! &%$#@