Blocks can take a long time to validate, this is not uncommon Be patient, no need to send SOS signals. The protocol is alive and well  I love that analogy; of course I already know this... but when you're waiting for confirmations to get coins credited... the extended wait can kill! |
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But your first thought was that blockchain is broke  Is there anyone in this community that isn't paranoid? lol, I doubt it. I was actually being facetious. |
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Evidently, lol. Since I posted this, I got 12 more confirmations, lol. I guess it was just a snag. There is a block approximately every 10 minutes, however there can be 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, etc minute blocks and even blocks that take more than an hour. Well, I am glad that it was solved  Yes, but very lucky event if first block took 1h30m and then in about 15m another 10 confirmations. If at blockchain.info, their database got stuck for the 1h30m could be more likely explanation... Ah! Then that's exactly it. |
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looks like someone's rounding up their coins. Wonder if those addresses are connected.
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Which wallet are you using? It seems ticking over just nicely as it should: http://btc.blockr.io/There was a very long block at 317380 / 317381. It took one and a half hours. Edit: Interesting block: 317381 Transactions: 2358 Total Sent: 102,594.37 BTC Size: 731.58 that must've been where my transaction was caught up. I sent some coins over to my Virwox account and it wasn't credited is all. As soon as they emailed me to advise they got the coins, I got another confirmation. Now I just have 10 more in transit |
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I just got another 3 confirmations in just a short period ... that was strange.
Just luck.  Evidently, lol. Since I posted this, I got 12 more confirmations, lol. I guess it was just a snag. |
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I just got another 3 confirmations in just a short period ... that was strange.
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All of my transactions have been sitting with the same number of confirmations for a couple of hours... This isn't normal is it?
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It would help if you provided profit/loss figures, a balance sheet, traffic states, list of assets etc. Making people come to you for these details will deter people making an offer since its quite cheap to build your own site these days.
Not true. Yes, it's quite cheap to build your own... I'm sure a lot cheaper than taking ownership of an already established casino with custom games  but requesting potential buyers to contact them shouldn't be a deterrence, at least not for serious operators. I contacted these guys a while ago and they said the site had a profit of 2000 BTC over the year and wanted an offer based on that, which just isn't realistic. When BTC is a fraction of the cost it is now, of course theres going to be more bets. BTC is worth many times what it used to be, the valuation needs to be in USD as the current BTC revenue will not match the previous year. The traffic / financials should be made public instead of making buyers PM, theres no need that the information should be made private. Unfortunately, the casino market has exploded with new comers, including many casino's offering 100's of games, 3D games to boot. Not to be a douche... But I think the financials need to be made public. I have some doubts about the "big wins", especially about May 8, 2014 when a user won 765.65 BTC. Thats nearly $370,000 at what the prices were at that time. Than, the december wins add up to ~$410,000 worth of BTC, nearly ~$300,000 in June, and well over 100k+ for the remaining months. No offense, but I can't see this casino paying out over $1,000,000 worth of BTC in winnings... I don't see the traffic, and you would need a ridiculous bankroll to keep the site going (in which case why bother selling it? You could easily hire someone to manage the site if your making that good of money). Again, Im not trying to come off as an asshole, but the numbers dont make a lot of sense. I agree - it should be done via USD. And you're def not coming off like that - you make a good point. |
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It's all good Cris. Like I mentioned in PM I realize you've had a lot of interesting things happen, I do completely understand why your guard is up.
On a thousand bucks, the fee is $86 for same day pickup, or $60 for 3-day pickup (yuck).
Just know that I'm here and ready to buy 2 btc from you, through escrow is perfectly fine.
EDIT: You know what is ironic... it only costs $14 in WU fees to send to China for same-day service, which makes trading with shdvb very cost-effective.
good lord, I didn't realize WU was so costly! |
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I tell you what, to put your mind at ease, maybe this would be a better offer... How about I make a USPS money order for the price of the entire 2 btc. I then contact Danny Hamilton (escrow), I pay any fees (or tips) as they may be. Danny Hamilton's thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=254369.0;allThat way you get the entire amount in one lump sum, and I prove that I'm bringing you a legit offer...and give you "peace of mind" you referred to earlier... EDIT: Left message in his thread, hoping that he can help us out with this. Sorry was away for a bit... it would put my mind as ease thanks. Just out of curiosity... how much is western union anyway? |
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Ok, so you'll just PM me the info I need to make the deposit, correct? I can PM the btc address to send to once you see it.
I'm not judging, but you're not trying to vamp up your trust are you? I took a scroll through your trust and that of your recent trade. It's pretty obvious what shdvb's up to. It doesn't help that you felt the need to remind me to give you positive trust: May I please have 2 btc at bitstamp rate? (No discount) NFCU cash deposit. The location isn't exactly close to me, but most weekday mornings I should be able to swing by. I will send (deposit) an amount first...maybe $100 or so to start, I've read enough where I am totally comfortable with that. Maybe after the first transaction we go back and forth sending first until we reach somewhere around 2 btc exchanged, or however you're most comfortable. I can provide receipts as well if necessary. Mutual trust exchange at the end of the deal too please Thoughts? It's just odd that originally you wanted 2BTC first, now just in $100 increments? Since the location isn't all that close to you, it might be best to use WU, just saying. |
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beastlymac and his friend are scammers.
a honest person does not offer a refund of 1/40th after they are at fault.
bottomline- the buyer spend $1000 US and gets a $25 US refund.
If you had any decency you would offer half back at minimum.
beware doing business with this trader or his friend. They can not be trusted and are dishonest.
The only thing I'd agree with in your post is what I bolded - everything else is irrelevant. Please do not come into this thread claiming that beastlymac is a scammer without some type of proof. This may be in the scammer board, but it's clear by reviewing beastlymac's trust and post history that he isn't a scammer. There are a few of us trying to get this resolved so that both parties can move on - your post isn't helping. |
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What I never understand is, why do people post private information about the guys they want to sue?
That is such a self-harmful thing to do, because the coutes could dismiss cases because of that stuff..
Really? How so? I'm not negating what you're saying... but it would be nice to know what we don't know. |
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Yes, I am very familiar with escrow, but like I mentioned I'm comfortable not using it for this trade. I appreciate you reiterating it though, it shows good character.
Sure, if you can explain to me how the access code thing works, I'll kick things off, most likely tomorrow morning.
You would just go into a branch to make a deposit into the account. They'll give you a receipt that will have the number, the amount and date. I don't need the receipt - I'll know when it's been deposited. The receipt is just proof that you deposited funds in case I never send your coins - it's for your protection. |
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I have asked that you all post in this thread. There are all types of scams out there, so to protect myself - as well as to bring to light any attempted scams so we're all aware. Here's PM log with ruggedman_dan. I'm not saying ruggedman_dan is a scammer or that he tried to scam me, but he's been suspected of taking MP funds from a user here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=600079.0 That issue is still unresolved. Also it appears that he's done business with team8652 (positive feedback) who's also trying to get me to send first. The majority of ruggedman_dan's feedback are from new members - and there's no reference link for trades from members with positive feedback themselves. It didn't help that when I offered for him to send first he changed his mind. Hi,
I responded to you in thread. I'd like to do as much communication as possible for transparency.
What's up?
Yes I like to make my trades public as well.
I would like to buy 2 bitcoins from you at a rate of Bitstamp -1%. I always welcome escrow, but I do like to point out that I have good rep and I have had people send me thousands of dollars first, without escrow. No issues, just good trades.
I prefer to use localbitcoins.com for escrow.
Western Union is ok, but I would prefer to use Walmart to Walmart transfer. It works just like a Western Union except you have to pick it up at Walmart and the fees are cheaper.
Let me know what you think. I would like to do this in the next few hours. Thanks!
Hi, I'll give you 1% of you buy 3 coins. If I'm going to use LBC escrow, I might as well sell them there and at a premium. I'd rather use someone here on this site for escrow. I don't mind using the Walmart transfer either... The most I can buy today is 2.5 BTC.
Of course you can always sell on LBC at a premium, but I am a trusted buyer. On LBC, all types of jerks open trades an never really intend to complete them. I only suggested them as escrow because using their system is so much faster and efficient than waiting around for an escrow guy here. We can trade at our own pace instead of being on someone else's watch.
Anyway, if you find an escrow agent here in the next few hours, great. We can do that. You can also send first and we can make the whole thing public.
My offers are:
2.5 BTC at Bitstamp -1%
2 BTC at Bitstamp last
I cover all sending fees but you cover escrow if you'd prefer to use it.
Let me know. Thanks.
Hi, I'm good with 2.5 BTC at Bitstamp -1% I will not send first... you only just recently got your feedback in the last couple of weeks, yet your account is from 2013. How do I know this isn't a sold account? Also, escrow is to protect the buyer, so you'll have to cover the cost. Most of the guys here don't actually charge anything. It's to protect you - not me, because I'm the one who's selling. You are always free to pay first if you don't want to use escrow here. And I won't be pressured into thinking that I'm going to lose out if it's done within the next couple of hours. I actually have rep that goes back even before the trust system existed. Just do a last post search on me. I have been trading here for a long time. I just have been more active as of late because I have a little money to play with.
Anyway I am fine with your terms and all and I am not trying to rush you. But I am a busy guy. I work and I have a 2 year old so I don't have all day to wait on an escrow guy.
But you are the one who wants escrow so you'll have to find the guy you want to do it. I already offered my solution.
I would like to trade with you but I am trying to get this done by 7PM EST at the latest. So it is on you now.
Thanks.
Hi, I suggested escrow because I'm not sending first. If you'd like, you can gladly send payment first. I'll then the coins once it's confirmed that I have payment in hand. Again, escrow is for your benefit - not mine. If you want to deal without escrow, that's fine - but I'm not sending first. You've been around for a while, you know this. No thanks.
I will just wait for my usual sellers to get more coin.
Thanks anyway.
Of course - that's what I thought. I'm posting all of our PMs in the thread by the way. Not because I think you're a scammer, but because that was the requirement. I don't want to do a deal via PM, as stated in my original post. Please reach out to me in the open first. We can deal with the specifics via PM. I will say this again - I will NOT go first. Please find someone to use for escrow. Please don't PM asking for me to go first. If so, I will post the PM here. |
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May I please have 2 btc at bitstamp rate? (No discount) NFCU cash deposit. The location isn't exactly close to me, but most weekday mornings I should be able to swing by. I will send (deposit) an amount first...maybe $100 or so to start, I've read enough where I am totally comfortable with that. Maybe after the first transaction we go back and forth sending first until we reach somewhere around 2 btc exchanged, or however you're most comfortable. I can provide receipts as well if necessary. Mutual trust exchange at the end of the deal too please Thoughts? Hi, Yes, I'm good with that. I'll give you my access code when you're ready (isn't my bank account number)... That's your proof of deposit. Once I recieve I'll gladly send btc. Also, it would be in your best interest to find someone for escrow. I'm not going to scam you, but it's for your peace of mind. |
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Are you also Payexchanger? I've asked you who you wanted to use for escrow. You ignored that question. And I'm not inexperienced here... I'm not about to send you btc first.
I'm the only guy from www.payexchanger.comthanks - it seems he just quoted the wrong post is all. |
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Hello,
I need to convert some of my coins to fiat now. I'm selling via Western Union (cash only, credit cards can be charged back), or bank wire. If by WU, you'll need to buy a min of 1BTC. I may consider other payment options (PP, Skrill) from established trusted members ONLY. These are just the quickest
check your PM I saw your offer, thanks. However, I lost BTC using a site like this before... the funds never arrived to my PP. I'm not saying it was your site, just similar service. I can not go ahead to send my funds first, except you send your BTC and I pay you... Else, we use a trusted escrow I don't expect for you to send first without escrow. I asked you who you'd like to use for escrow - you ignored it, and started trying to get me to send you coins first via PM. That's indicative of scammer behavior. I've updated your trust because I don't trust you so far. I will gladly remove the negative rating if this deal doesn't look like you were trying to scam me out of 1.5btc. We will use escrow. I'll gladly send the coins to a trusted escrow member who will hold until it's confirmed I have the funds. The escrow member will then release the coins to you. |
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Hello,
I need to convert some of my coins to fiat now. I'm selling via Western Union (cash only, credit cards can be charged back), or bank wire. If by WU, you'll need to buy a min of 1BTC. I may consider other payment options (PP, Skrill) from established trusted members ONLY. These are just the quickest
check your PM I saw your offer, thanks. However, I lost BTC using a site like this before... the funds never arrived to my PP. I'm not saying it was your site, just similar service. I can not go ahead to send my funds first, except you send your BTC and I pay you... Else, we use a trusted escrow Are you also Payexchanger? I've asked you who you wanted to use for escrow. You ignored that question. And I'm not inexperienced here... I'm not about to send you btc first. |
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