Hey Nelisky,

Thanks for a link to that thread - I should have thought about doing something like that, but just didn't know who was willing and able to act as an intermediary.

It is nice to know that there are people out there actually concerned with the community.

Update:  Looks like I got scammed.  I heard back from etsanchez, and he at least had the decency to admit that it was a scam all along... not that it helps me much.  At least I can make peace with the situation.

Yet another blow to the Bitcoin community.  The level of due diligence that is required around here is really quite sad. 

To etsanchez: Bravo, big man - you did a good job tricking me, and sliding under my 'scam radar' with flying colors.  If you put the same amount of time into something constructive, you could really do quite well in this world.  Heck, the iPad wasn't even destined for me - it was going to be a present for someone else.  I hope one day you 'find your way' and pursue a path that will make the world a better place.

He readily accepted it, but I pointed out in advance that I have had great feedback on this board in the past.

Hey,

No, I haven't used an escrow since ClearCoin shut down.  I've been having good luck so far... guess my luck might have run out.

I still have not yet heard back from etsanchez, so I've sent him a PM asking what's happening here.  I've asked for a response in the next 48 hours. 

Maybe I've been a bit naive, but I guess that's the way things go with a new currency.  It's a bummer - if this has been a scam, it weakens the whole community, and just casts a shadow of doubt on other people's transactions.

Update: Well, it is now Tuesday evening, and I still have not received a tracking number for the iPad2.  Originally etsanchez said he would mail it Friday morning, which then turned into Monday morning, and then was further delayed to Tuesday morning ("guaranteed") as he said he was very busy with work.  I'm assuming the best in people, and I bet he's just really busy... but I'll be sure to keep everybody up to date on things.

Purchased the iPad2 from etsanchez on Thurs Sept 8th - paid a 50% deposit.  Waiting for him to ship it to me with tracking information.

I've been selling BTC to Frozenlock for a few weeks now - many transactions, most of quite high value.  He is a wonderful buyer, keeps in touch, and is fair and honest - an ideal purchaser!

Thanks go out to BillTheThrill and Frozenlock for the smooth transactions!

Awesome!

I'd be interested in the VPS hosting.

Thanks for the heads up, Kelvie!

I have a number of bitcoins to sell.  Willing to sell for whatever the current MtGox price is.

Payment by Interac E-Transfer only.

No minimum purchase.  Maximum purchase is currently set at 75 BTC.  (edit: increased maximum purchase amount)

If interested, please PM me.