[Please take a moment to read this ENTIRE post. Absolutely New Pricing, make sure you understand it.]

.95 per device plus costs (read Pricing section below).

For orders of 50+ units, contact me for a quote.  orders of 50+ are handled privately, unless you request to have it publicly posted.
Please take a moment to read this ENTIRE post.  Absolutely New Pricing, make sure you understand it.

I am 4 miles from a MAJOR DHL hub that receives these orders from China.  My delivery times are the best.  It takes me 11 minutes to drive to DHL when necessary.   My location is in a major metropolitan area next to a LARGE international airport that is a hub for shipping for all delivery companies.  This gives me access to DHL, FedEx (also just 4 miles away, open till 9 PM for next day shipping).  I have access to several Post Offices around me.  I can ship USPS till 7 PM.
Simply put, I am in the best position geographically and logistically to receive an order and to get it out to you ASAP.  Period.

This is the ELEVENTH group buy I'm organizing. The first one completed here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=195647.0 The second completed here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=217981.0 The third completed here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=219422.0 and the fourth one completed here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=222960.0 the fifth completed here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=226656.0 sixth, seventh, eight, ninth and tenth can be found here on forums
Timer removed. End time: 2013-07-14+23:59:59

Pricing:
Pricing is now based on $85 USD/ 1 btc exchange rate. (mtgox as of now)

The cost of shipping is 0.09 bitcoins for orders of 10 or less.  USPS Priority Flat Rate shipping is free for orders of 11+
You can upgrade to USPS Express or FedEx.  you need to contact me for a quote based on the # of miners you wish to have shipped (weight dependent).

Domestic Insurance:
Now optional.  Be aware, if you choose not to pay for insurance, you absolve me of any liability or claims for lost, damaged etc... packages.  In other words, buy the insurance.  I just got a kick ass rate and am very happy to extend it to you all!!
 
Insurance cost is $2.40 for up to 10 miners ($1000 of declared value).  This is 0.028 btc and the minimum if you are adding insurance.
cost of insuring each additional miner beyond 10 is $0.24 or 0.00282353 btc.
so for 11 miners for example (N=11), cost would be (N*0.00282353)= (11*0.00282353) where N is the number of units ordered.  If N is less than or equal to 10, then the insurance cost is fixed at 0.028 btc

Handling and processing is a flat rate of .10 btc per order.  (this pays for a hired person, yes, this has created a small job (for now)   )

so for example, if you order 10 miners with insurance, the cost is:
.95*10+.09(shipping)+.028(insurance)+.10(handling)= 9.718 or 0.9718 per miner.
if you order 10 without insurance, the cost is: .95*10+.09+.10= 9.69 or 0.969 per miner.

if you order 11 with insurance: .95*11 +0.0(free shipping) + 11*0.00282353(insurance) + .10 (handling) = 0.96191444 per miner.
if you order 11 without insurance: .95*11 +0.0(free shipping) + 11*0.0(insurance, i'm not responsible) + .10 (handling) = 0.95909091 per miner.

Note, local pickup is no longer available for orders less than 50 units.

Ordering:

There is one common payment address: 1PCoLuL2mty7vXqkCVubr9oRvePzUeKJPn

To buy:

pick the number of ASICMiner Block Erupter USBs to order: N.
send the appropriate amount C based on Pricing paragraph above.

post your order in the following format: forum_nick; N; C; sending_address; Y/N (insurance flag)
ensure the sending address is under your control, so you can sign with it in case of disputes

Shipment:
The USB miners will be shipped to you within 1 day of me receiving them.  Shipped in cardboard box, not padded envelopes...

Communication:
I live in Chicago (CST time zone: UTC/GMT -5 hours) and have a day-job that allows me ample time to devote to this endeavor. I do sleep at night, so if I don't answer at night, please be patient.  I'm pretty open and transperant with info.  I post it as soon as I have it, I do not withhold from anyone.  Please respect everyone's time.

Cheers,

Canary

[ORDER HERE -->> GROUP 12 IS OPEN WITH REVAMPED PRICING:-->>]

ORDER HERE -->> GROUP 12 IS OPEN WITH REVAMPED PRICING:-->> https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=257129.0

This is the TENTH group buy I'm organizing. The first one completed here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=195647.0 The second completed here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=217981.0 The third completed here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=219422.0 and the fourth one completed here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=222960.0 the fifth completed here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=226656.0 sixth, seventh, eight and nine can be found on forums

Status updates:
2013-07-07: just got word from friedcat that USBs are back in stock!
2013-07-07: group buy #10 setup
2013-07-07: if you order 40+, I will ship via USPS Express service. (USA offer only)
2013-07-07: add .50 for next day FedEx shipping within USA to any order.
2013-07-07: don't have enough funds to order?  Consider using www.bitinstant.com  to fund via money gram deposit directly to your (NOT mine!!!) bitcoin address.  bitcoins are sent to you as soon as that cash is deposited at your local wallmart, cvs, jewel etc...
2013-07-07: HOW TO SIGN A MESSAGE TO ME (YOUR SHIPPING INFO): https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=195647.msg2291965#msg2291965
                  Please NOTE: the above example is NOT the same as sending a signed message with your transaction.
                  If you are new to this (aka noob), please read this so that you understand what to do.  This is the single most problematic step in the ordering process.
                  Here's how to sign a message with a blockchain.info wallet: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=180068.0
2013-07-07: This group is now open to international orders.  It is limited to those countries where FedEx can deliver.  I charge an additional 1.43 btc for the first pound of weight to          
                  ship internationally.  the minimum weight I can specify with FedEx is 1 pound.  It takes a hell of alot of these units to weigh 1 pound.  I reserve the right to switch carriers if I
                  can not use FedEx to your location.  for international only: please include your phone number that will go on the fedex shipping label
Timer removed. End time: 2013-07-09+23:59:59

Pricing:
Pricing is now based on $70 USD/ 1 btc exchange rate. (mtgox as of now)

The cost of shipping up to 14 USBs is 0.12857143 bitcoins.  Shipping cost in this batch is different than other batches.

Insurance cost is $2.40 for $1000 of declared value.  This adds 0.03428571 btc.

Handling and processing is 0.21428571 btc for up to 14 USBs

So this is about (14*.99)+0.12857143+0.03428571+0.21428571 = 14.23714285 BTC per 14 USB devices. which is BTC1.01693878 per USB device when you buy 10.

Note: If you want to pickup your order in person, you may do so by appointment, after I finish shipping first, your cost is 1.01 btc per USB device under this option.

Ordering:

If you still want to buy and are fine with the above pricing model, then you will have to participate by paying for your order upfront.

There is one common payment address: 18ebSLrBMpVxs9ehMohMde62TryxE5g5yg

To buy:

pick the number of ASICMiner Block Erupter USBs to order: N where N is between 1 and 14 only
send the total amount (C = (N * 0.99)+ 0.37714285) to the given address
post your order in the following format: <forum nick>; <N>; <C>; <sending address>
ensure the sending address is under your control, so you can sign with it in case of disputes

You can order in multiples of up to 14. Meaning: if you want to order say 15, you would place two orders: one for 14 units and another order for 1 unit.  to order 16, you would place 2 orders where N=14 and second order where N=2... and so on.

Here are the costs for ordering:
Qt  1=.99*1 + 0.37714285=0.99+0.37714285=       1.36714285 BTC
Qt  2=.99*2 + 0.37714285=1.98+0.37714285=       2.35714285 BTC
Qt  3=.99*3 + 0.37714285=2.97+0.37714285=       3.34714285 BTC
Qt  4=.99*4 + 0.37714285=3.96+0.37714285=       4.33714285 BTC
Qt  5=.99*5 + 0.37714285=4.95+0.37714285=       5.32714285 BTC
Qt  6=.99*6 + 0.37714285=5.94+0.37714285=       6.31714285 BTC
Qt  7=.99*7 + 0.37714285=6.93+0.37714285=       7.30714285 BTC
Qt  8=.99*8 + 0.37714285=7.92+0.37714285=       8.29714285 BTC
Qt  9=.99*9 + 0.37714285=8.91+0.37714285=       9.28714285 BTC
Qt  10=.99*10 + 0.37714285=9.9+0.37714285=    10.27714285 BTC
Qt  11=.99*11 + 0.37714285=10.89+0.37714285= 11.26714285 BTC
Qt  12=.99*12 + 0.37714285=11.88+0.37714285= 12.25714285 BTC
Qt  13=.99*13 + 0.37714285=12.87+0.37714285= 13.24714285 BTC
Qt  14=.99*14 + 0.37714285=13.86+0.37714285= 14.23714285 BTC

15 is 14+1 pricing
16 is 14+2 pricing
etc...
.....
....
...
..
.

If there is enough demand to order an additional 50 unit batch, I'll do so (given they are available to order). Those not getting into the queue will get their coins returned (to the sending address).

Shipment:
The USB miners will be shipped to you within 1 day of me receiving them.  Shipped in cardboard box, not padded envelopes... Here's the shipping sketch:

Communication:
I live in Chicago (CST time zone: UTC/GMT -5 hours) and have a day-job that allows me ample time to devote to this endeavor. I do sleep at night, so if I don't answer at night, please be patient.

Cheers,

Canary

is there enough interest for me to run a Jupiter mining shares ala the rest of such things on this forum?
I have an order for Jupiter #127x placed June 6th, 2013, need to pay for it or walk away from it...
what say you?

EDIT: this thread is now closed.  I have changed my mind about selling shares and will not be doing so.

[EIGHT]

This is the EIGHT group buy I'm organizing. The first one completed here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=195647.0 The second completed here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=217981.0 The third completed here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=219422.0 and the fourth one completed here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=222960.0 the fifth completed here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=226656.0 sixth and seventh can be found on forums

Status updates:
2013-06-28: group buy #7 setup
2013-06-28: if you order 30+, I will ship via USPS Express service. (USA offer only)
2013-06-28: add .35 for next day FedEx shipping within USA to any order.
2013-06-28: don't have enough funds to order?  Consider using www.bitinstant.com  to fund via money gram deposit directly to your (NOT mine!!!) bitcoin address.  bitcoins are sent to you as soon as that cash is deposited at your local wallmart, cvs, jewel etc...
2013-06-28: HOW TO SIGN A MESSAGE TO ME (YOUR SHIPPING INFO): https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=195647.msg2291965#msg2291965
                  Please NOTE: the above example is NOT the same as sending a signed message with your transaction.
                  If you are new to this (aka noob), please read this so that you understand what to do.  This is the single most problematic step in the ordering process.
                  Here's how to sign a message with a blockchain.info wallet: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=180068.0
2013-06-28: This group is now open to international orders.  It is limited to those countries where FedEx can deliver.  I charge an additional 1 btc for the first pound of weight to ship
                  internationally.  the minimum weight I can specify with FedEx is 1 pound.  It takes a hell of alot of these units to weigh 1 pound.  I reserve the right to switch carriers if I
                 can not use FedEx to your location.  for international only: please include your phone number that will go on the fedex shipping label
2013-06-29: friedcat's stock is begining to run low, time to wrap up group 8:
Timer removed. End time: 2013-06-29+23:59:59

Pricing:
The minimum order size for the group buy is 50 units.

The cost of shipping up to 10 USBs is .09 bitcoins.  Shipping cost in this batch is different than other batches.

Insurance cost is $2.40 for $1000 of declared value.  This adds .0218 btc.

Handling and processing is .15 btc for up to 10 USBs

So this is about (10*.99)+.09+.0218+.15 = 10.1618 BTC per 10 USB devices. which is BTC1.01618 per USB device when you buy 10.

Note: If you want to pickup your order in person, you may do so by appointment, after I finish shipping first, your cost is 1.0 btc per USB device under this option.

Ordering:

If you still want to buy and are fine with the above pricing model, then you will have to participate by paying for your order upfront.

There is one common payment address: 18DQb8uTGMtyF69oHBLHCaPrXvX7iEYnBw

To buy:

pick the number of ASICMiner Block Erupter USBs to order: N where N is between 1 and 10 only
send the total amount (C = (N * 0.99)+ 0.2618) to the given address
post your order in the following format: <forum nick>; <N>; <C>; <sending address>
ensure the sending address is under your control, so you can sign with it in case of disputes

You can order in multiples of up to 10. Meaning: if you want to order say 11, you would place two orders: one for 10 units and another order for 1 unit.  to order 12, you would place 2 orders where N=10 and second order where N=2... and so on.

Here are the costs for ordering:
Qt  1=.99*1 + 0.2618=.99+0.2618= 1.2518 BTC
Qt  2=.99*2 + 0.2618=1.98+0.2618= 2.2418 BTC
Qt  3=.99*3 + 0.2618=2.97+0.2618= 3.2318 BTC
Qt  4=.99*4 + 0.2618=3.96+0.2618= 4.2218 BTC
Qt  5=.99*5 + 0.2618=4.95+0.2618= 5.2118 BTC
Qt  6=.99*5 + 0.2618=5.94+0.2618= 6.2018 BTC
Qt  7=.99*5 + 0.2618=6.93+0.2618= 7.1918 BTC
Qt  8=.99*5 + 0.2618=7.92+0.2618= 8.1818 BTC
Qt  9=.99*5 + 0.2618=8.91+0.2618= 9.1718 BTC
Qt  10=.99*5 + 0.2618=9.9+0.2618= 10.1618 BTC
11 is 10+1 pricing
12 is 10+2 pricing
etc...
.....
....
...
..
.

If there is enough demand to order an additional 50 unit batch, I'll do so (given they are available to order). Those not getting into the queue will get their coins returned (to the sending address).

Shipment:
The USB miners will be shipped to you within 1 day of me receiving them.  Shipped in cardboard box, not padded envelopes... Here's the shipping sketch:

Communication:
I live in Chicago (CST time zone: UTC/GMT -5 hours) and have a day-job that allows me ample time to devote to this endeavor. I do sleep at night, so if I don't answer at night, please be patient.

Cheers,

Canary
[/quote]

[SEVENTH]

This is the SEVENTH group buy I'm organizing. The first one completed here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=195647.0 The second completed here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=217981.0 The third completed here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=219422.0 and the fourth one completed here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=222960.0 the fifth completed here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=226656.0

Status updates:
2013-06-23: group buy #7 setup
2013-06-23: if you order 30+, I will ship via USPS Express service. (USA offer only)
2013-06-23: add .35 for next day FedEx shipping within USA to any order. (updated 6/29/13)
2013-06-23: don't have enough funds to order?  Consider using www.bitinstant.com  to fund via money gram deposit directly to your (NOT mine!!!) bitcoin address.  bitcoins are sent to you as soon as that cash is deposited at your local wallmart, cvs, jewel etc...
2013-06-23: HOW TO SIGN A MESSAGE TO ME (YOUR SHIPPING INFO): https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=195647.msg2291965#msg2291965
                  Please NOTE: the above example is NOT the same as sending a signed message with your transaction.
                  If you are new to this (aka noob), please read this so that you understand what to do.  This is the single most problematic step in the ordering process.
                  Here's how to sign a message with a blockchain.info wallet: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=180068.0
2013-06-23: This group is now open to international orders.  It is limited to those countries where FedEx can deliver.  I charge an additional 1 btc for the first pound of weight to ship
                  internationally.  the minimum weight I can specify with FedEx is 1 pound.  It takes a hell of alot of these units to weigh 1 pound.  I reserve the right to switch carriers if I
                 can not use FedEx to your location.  for international only: please include your phone number that will go on the fedex shipping label
2013-06-24: payment sent to friedcat for over 400+ miners!  let's keep those orders going!
Timer removed. End time: 2013-06-27+11:59:59

Pricing:
The minimum order size for the group buy is 50 units.

The cost of shipping up to 10 USBs is .09 bitcoins.  Shipping cost in this batch is different than other batches.

Insurance cost is $2.40 for $1000 of declared value.  This adds .0218 btc.

Handling and processing is .15 btc for up to 10 USBs

So this is about (10*.99)+.09+.0218+.15 = 10.1618 BTC per 10 USB devices. which is BTC1.01618 per USB device when you buy 10.

Note: If you want to pickup your order in person, you may do so by appointment, after I finish shipping first, your cost is 1.0 btc per USB device under this option.

Ordering:

If you still want to buy and are fine with the above pricing model, then you will have to participate by paying for your order upfront.

There is one common payment address: 1JzCPZvUsnTTcedDfCyz1SV52Lc1aLSRhm

To buy:

pick the number of ASICMiner Block Erupter USBs to order: N where N is between 1 and 10 only
send the total amount (C = (N * 0.99)+ 0.2618) to the given address
post your order in the following format: <forum nick>; <N>; <C>; <sending address>
ensure the sending address is under your control, so you can sign with it in case of disputes

You can order in multiples of up to 10. Meaning: if you want to order say 11, you would place two orders: one for 10 units and another order for 1 unit.  to order 12, you would place 2 orders where N=10 and second order where N=2... and so on.

Here are the costs for ordering:
Qt  1=.99*1 + 0.2618=.99+0.2618= 1.2518 BTC
Qt  2=.99*2 + 0.2618=1.98+0.2618= 2.2418 BTC
Qt  3=.99*3 + 0.2618=2.97+0.2618= 3.2318 BTC
Qt  4=.99*4 + 0.2618=3.96+0.2618= 4.2218 BTC
Qt  5=.99*5 + 0.2618=4.95+0.2618= 5.2118 BTC
Qt  6=.99*5 + 0.2618=5.94+0.2618= 6.2018 BTC
Qt  7=.99*5 + 0.2618=6.93+0.2618= 7.1918 BTC
Qt  8=.99*5 + 0.2618=7.92+0.2618= 8.1818 BTC
Qt  9=.99*5 + 0.2618=8.91+0.2618= 9.1718 BTC
Qt  10=.99*5 + 0.2618=9.9+0.2618= 10.1618 BTC
11 is 10+1 pricing
12 is 10+2 pricing
etc...
.....
....
...
..
.

If there is enough demand to order an additional 50 unit batch, I'll do so (given they are available to order). Those not getting into the queue will get their coins returned (to the sending address).

Shipment:
The USB miners will be shipped to you within 1 day of me receiving them.  Shipped in cardboard box, not padded envelopes... Here's the shipping sketch:

Communication:
I live in Chicago (CST time zone: UTC/GMT -5 hours) and have a day-job that allows me ample time to devote to this endeavor. I do sleep at night, so if I don't answer at night, please be patient.

Cheers,

Canary

accepting offers to buy your BFL 16 chip credits. PM me your asking price. please have current market prices in mind when asking.

I'm looking for 16 codes only.  Please don't offer a different amount.  Offers for non-16 discount codes will be ignored and have to binding whatsoever.

Please post your offers, per code format, for example: "$1.24 per code" or "$2.51 per code" etc... lowest offer wins.

I have 1 person who backed out from group 6. please PM me if you are interested in picking it up.

it's gone.

Selling 25 .5 BTC casascius coin for .9 .85 btc each (includes insured shipping)  these won't be made again after they run out.

Send payment to 12ViEn8Y85aZXBqyiTA6s3stJcNapEfEja and PM me your ship to address as a signed message

[NINTH]

This is the NINTH group buy I'm organizing. The first one completed here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=195647.0 The second completed here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=217981.0 The third completed here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=219422.0 and the fourth one completed here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=222960.0 the fifth completed here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=226656.0 sixth, seventh and eight can be found on forums

Status updates:
2013-06-28: group buy #9 setup
2013-06-28: if you order 30+, I will ship via USPS Express service. (USA offer only)
2013-06-28: add .40 for next day FedEx shipping within USA to any order.
2013-06-28: don't have enough funds to order?  Consider using www.bitinstant.com  to fund via money gram deposit directly to your (NOT mine!!!) bitcoin address.  bitcoins are sent to you as soon as that cash is deposited at your local wallmart, cvs, jewel etc...
2013-06-28: HOW TO SIGN A MESSAGE TO ME (YOUR SHIPPING INFO): https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=195647.msg2291965#msg2291965
                  Please NOTE: the above example is NOT the same as sending a signed message with your transaction.
                  If you are new to this (aka noob), please read this so that you understand what to do.  This is the single most problematic step in the ordering process.
                  Here's how to sign a message with a blockchain.info wallet: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=180068.0
2013-06-28: This group is now open to international orders.  It is limited to those countries where FedEx can deliver.  I charge an additional 1 btc for the first pound of weight to ship
                  internationally.  the minimum weight I can specify with FedEx is 1 pound.  It takes a hell of alot of these units to weigh 1 pound.  I reserve the right to switch carriers if I
                 can not use FedEx to your location.  for international only: please include your phone number that will go on the fedex shipping label
2013-06-29: friedcat's stock is begining to run low, time to wrap up group 8:
Timer removed. End time: 2013-07-02+11:59:59

Pricing:
The minimum order size for the group buy is 50 units.

The cost of shipping up to 10 USBs is .09 bitcoins.  Shipping cost in this batch is different than other batches.

Insurance cost is $2.40 for $1000 of declared value.  This adds .0218 btc.

Handling and processing is .15 btc for up to 10 USBs

So this is about (10*.99)+.09+.0218+.15 = 10.1618 BTC per 10 USB devices. which is BTC1.01618 per USB device when you buy 10.

Note: If you want to pickup your order in person, you may do so by appointment, after I finish shipping first, your cost is 1.0 btc per USB device under this option.

Ordering:

If you still want to buy and are fine with the above pricing model, then you will have to participate by paying for your order upfront.

There is one common payment address: 18DQb8uTGMtyF69oHBLHCaPrXvX7iEYnBw

To buy:

pick the number of ASICMiner Block Erupter USBs to order: N where N is between 1 and 10 only
send the total amount (C = (N * 0.99)+ 0.2618) to the given address
post your order in the following format: <forum nick>; <N>; <C>; <sending address>
ensure the sending address is under your control, so you can sign with it in case of disputes

You can order in multiples of up to 10. Meaning: if you want to order say 11, you would place two orders: one for 10 units and another order for 1 unit.  to order 12, you would place 2 orders where N=10 and second order where N=2... and so on.

Here are the costs for ordering:
Qt  1=.99*1 + 0.2618=.99+0.2618= 1.2518 BTC
Qt  2=.99*2 + 0.2618=1.98+0.2618= 2.2418 BTC
Qt  3=.99*3 + 0.2618=2.97+0.2618= 3.2318 BTC
Qt  4=.99*4 + 0.2618=3.96+0.2618= 4.2218 BTC
Qt  5=.99*5 + 0.2618=4.95+0.2618= 5.2118 BTC
Qt  6=.99*5 + 0.2618=5.94+0.2618= 6.2018 BTC
Qt  7=.99*5 + 0.2618=6.93+0.2618= 7.1918 BTC
Qt  8=.99*5 + 0.2618=7.92+0.2618= 8.1818 BTC
Qt  9=.99*5 + 0.2618=8.91+0.2618= 9.1718 BTC
Qt  10=.99*5 + 0.2618=9.9+0.2618= 10.1618 BTC
11 is 10+1 pricing
12 is 10+2 pricing
etc...
.....
....
...
..
.

If there is enough demand to order an additional 50 unit batch, I'll do so (given they are available to order). Those not getting into the queue will get their coins returned (to the sending address).

Shipment:
The USB miners will be shipped to you within 1 day of me receiving them.  Shipped in cardboard box, not padded envelopes... Here's the shipping sketch:

Communication:
I live in Chicago (CST time zone: UTC/GMT -5 hours) and have a day-job that allows me ample time to devote to this endeavor. I do sleep at night, so if I don't answer at night, please be patient.

Cheers,

Canary
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do you think it's possible to design a USB miner based on a single BFL chip where the USB stick has 2 ports at both ends.
one plugs into a USB port, draws some amount of power and is used for communication, the other end of the USB is plugged into a second, separate USB port via a short USB extension cable.  can additional power be delivered from the second USB connection to provide enough power to the chip?
so it would look like a USB stick but with a USB plug at both ends...
possible? or am i asking a dumb question?

2013 .5 btc, bid price .9 (includes insured shipping)
total of 20 coins available.

[Chips in hand. Ready for delivery to you.]

10/09/2013: Chips in hand. Ready for delivery to you.
 
10/08/2013: just got word that chips will arrive tomorrow.

Re-open.  Many of you have expressed the desire to decide on your own who will assemble your chips onto a device of your choice.
the chips are due on October 1st according to BFLs information.
This does NOT affect those who already purchased chips here.  You will have your chips or you will be able to have them made into a device.  Choice will be yours at a later time.

06-18-2013: The group buy is now open.
06-18-2013: intron has been added to the list of hardware designers.
06-18-2013: babcoccl has been added to the list of hardware designers.
06-19-2013: allten has been added to the list of hardware designers.
06-19-2013: first person to join the group buy: eduffield
BFL chip specs:

•    Technology: Global Foundries advanced 65nm technology (IBM core)
•    Die size: 7.5 x 7.5 mm
•    Substrate package: 10 x 10 mm
•    Package type: Standard BGA 144
•    Design type: 100% Hand routed for performance density
•    Power consumption: 3.2 Watt per GH/s
•    Performance: 4 GH/s
•    Performance design: 16 engines @ 250mhz nominal (294mhz max)

I will be placing orders in multiples of 100 with BFL since this is their minimum order size.

price per chip is 0.06 btc.  I reserve to right to raise the price if exchange rate drops below 100 btc (price is based approximately around $60 USD per chip)

Minimum order 1 chip, although I recommend that you order 8 or 16 since it appears that hardware boards may be designed to use chips in multiples of 8, 16 (at the moment).  Feel free to order as many as you wish.

Shipping will be calculated when ready to ship, it will be based on USPS Priority flat rate boxes + insurance (so, inexpensive).  For orders of under 50 chips a padded flat rate envelope (priority or express) label should be emailed to me for shipping your chips out to you.  orders larger than 50 should fit into a medium box.  Please email your label to canary.btc@gmail.com

I personally have ordered 200 chips already.

3500 chips have been ordered..

Current Orders:

Handle	Qty	BTCpaid	Payment Address	Msg Verified	Shipping via	Notes
CanaryInTheMine	100	75.14	----------------------------------------	YES	in person	received
CanaryInTheMine	100	60.0	----------------------------------------	YES	in person	received
eduffield MikeMike	8	4.56	1A5VxUuMDP4CwZfW1mUXTzxxPTJYB4XhxC	YES	-	shipped
MikeMike	2	1.14	1LQBpwMgDMK3LENhTtLHXhrCXJ9pfsEdY6	YES	-	shipped
MikeMike	38	21.66	1LQBpwMgDMK3LENhTtLHXhrCXJ9pfsEdY6	YES	-	shipped
Spieder	8	4.56	1EAxyEvAauJ9n8bA6QYg18fbzoHwnSJFCb	YES	-	shipped
Spieder	6	3.0	1EAxyEvAauJ9n8bA6QYg18fbzoHwnSJFCb	YES	-	shipped
Spieder	26	13.0	1EAxyEvAauJ9n8bA6QYg18fbzoHwnSJFCb	YES	-	shipped
minerpumpkin MikeMike	16	9.12	1BHy8bPqE8Wgneh9383jKKkdzE6Ci75VgM	YES	-	shipped
danattacker	2	1.14	1E26zhEHQq1AgkjnxchuRs1stwVH9X8Gni	YES	-	shipped
ryanb	8	4.56	1GEqSdnBXEfoUqTP7McKkt814YqX2T4Szn	YES	-	shipped
bitpop	36	20.52	1H1siox6dZ84VWCdfUZLuvwXcBR3fC2WfY	YES	-	shipped
bitpop	4	2.28	1H1siox6dZ84VWCdfUZLuvwXcBR3fC2WfY	YES	-	shipped
bitpop	10	5.7	1GdFvVwptBq58heQ2ZmfHBNKtHnEHZnuXF	YES	-	shipped
jftsai	124	70.68	1P96Px196E2UPhhqvWjP7LqebaXYoMuj46	YES	-	shipped
jftsai	4	2.28	1EzEUnG34ChwpARKE4ipQqnJov6TvpZKfK	YES	-	shipped
theHamburglar	4	2.28	1AyAg6vUPFYgWue4dkNhLGWzKC52kunKZ	YES	-	shipped
DeLorean	16	9.12	1CcE3XiYsiQS8KxF3Jh26noPWiK83SgUSu	YES	-	shipped
agibby5	8	4.56	18SZ6C4oJSgkaJhQ1QE3bVp2ANuStejkzH	YES	-	shipped
esdva agibby5	8	4.56	1Eef7EfSyK6cMMzcjNsq1cVTaGDrp2ySEy	YES	-	shipped
serp agibby5	16	9.12	1M6ziSyL3rPr6CnBsr8QMJ7baB8Nh6VixD	YES	-	shipped
-	-	-	-	-	-	ready to ship, need label
-	-	-	-	-	-	ready to ship, need label
-	-	-	-	-	-	ready to ship, need label
TOTAL:	512				13
Remaining:	2988

Payment: Number of chips desired * 0.06 sent to 166kA5CwhRipGvTjCjaoNrFq57BFU92ejT
please do not send unless you can sign a message, if you're not sure what this means, please read this first: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=231673.msg2437407#msg2437407

To buy:
Pick the number of BFL chips to order N; send the total amount C = (N * .06) to the given address;
post your order in the following format: <forum nick>; <N>; <C>; <sending address>
ensure the sending address is under your control, so you can sign with it in case of disputes

Question: "Can we just pay 50% right now for the order to be placed since BFL only needs 50% deposit?"
Answer:   I'm not doing 50/50 because I do not want us to be stuck if people take too long to pay the other 50% or back out completely.  Full payment is required so that payment can be made immediately to BFL.

Question: "Can you please please change the above policy and allow 50%/50%"
ANnswer:  Sorry, no.

Disclaimer: you will not hold me responsible for BFL delayes and issues... what I will do is place the order for chips at the indicated price and send them to you or to any assembler within the United States.  International will be considered for Larger orders and you will have to pay all shipping costs.
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P.S. I will add hardware projects here as they become available from forum users.

I am looking for folks who can assist with the hardware needed to place BFL chips on.  BFL has made this release: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=235892.0

PM me.  The prices have collapsed, please have deflated expectations.

I'll buy your BFL credits for USD.  
PM me please

Selling 25 .5 BTC casascius coin for .9 .85 btc each (includes insured shipping)  these won't be made again after they run out.

Send payment to 12ViEn8Y85aZXBqyiTA6s3stJcNapEfEja and PM me your ship to address as a signed message

.5 btc here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=234041.0

 1 btc here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=234048.0

Minimum bid: 1.45 per coin.  Please bid in 0.01 BTC increments (So the bid after 1.45 would be at 1.46 for example).

price includes insured shipping (USPS Priority) packaging and handling.

Selling 50 1 btc coins made by casascius. 

Delivery is within 1 business day when I have them in hand from casascius.

Timer removed. End time: 2013-06-14+23:59:59

Minimum bid: .9 per coin.  Please bid in 0.01 BTC increments (So the bid after .9 would begin at .91 for example).

price includes insured shipping (USPS Priority) packaging and handling.

Selling 50 .5 btc coins made by casascius.  Per casascius: "when I run out of 0.5 BTC brass coins, I won’t be doing them again.  The total production will end up being about 7000-7500 coins"  After his batch of 7500 coins is gone, there won't be any more made.

Delivery is within 1 business day when I have them in hand from casascius.

is there any interest in an avalon chips group buy, within US?

if so, please let me know...

I'm thinking about similar pricing to what zefir's was, maybe slightly better to encourage demand.

any interest?  if you want to PM your interest, please feel free