Current hashrates here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AkPdXsQFT-vIdHRVUjQ5Ql9BQWR6OENLMkhyUktUblE#gid=7

There is plans to up the hashrate to 262TH/s in the next 2-3 months, and this has held true so far. We were at 7-8TH not long ago. 

Nah, according to recent blade auctions, packages from friedcat reach all over the world under a week from shipping.

http://pastebin.ca/2375647

http://pastebin.com/XzwcKG03

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
Hash: SHA1

The escrow address for yxt's AM USB Miner group buy would be:

1DWRWygXQLCRAMHrTjDhtyXHLegb8RrQJT

Please state and agree to the conditions (if item is received damaged, item lost with tracking, customs fee etc) beforehand.

If possible, GPG sign your agreement to prevent any discrepancies later on and please ship with tracking to prevent problems during delivery. GPG signing is not a requirement, and any verbal exchange in the form of private messages or posts on bitcointalk.org, or email is effective as a statement of condition.

The fine print:
This Contract is solely generated for the purpose of facilitating the transaction between the seller and the buyer, which refers to the pseudonyms used on bitcointalk.org.
The escrow holder, John, assumes and gives no liability or guarantees on the satisfaction of all parties involved, although he agrees to mediate and facilitate the deal to the fullest extent he is capable of.  On the event that any problems arises, he will release the escrow to whichever party that presents him with the most convincing proof and/or after an open discussion with others or theymos. 
The verbal acceptance by both parties (or the failure to reject) and the sending of Bitcoins to the escrow address above constitutes the acceptance of the terms and conditions stated, and the activation of this Contract.

Please understand that I am assuming the risk of holding the escrowed Bitcoins, and I am using my own time to facilitate this transaction.   
I am imposing a fixed fee of 2% for this transaction, pre-paid (or otherwise) to 1NB1KFnFqnP3WSDZQrWV3pfmph5fWRyadz .

Thank you.

John (the escrow holder)
7 May 2013
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Well, as someone having maintained a GPU farm for a couple of months last time, I can say that having 3GH in the form of USB sticks is vastly preferred over 3GH in GPU's. The heat, frequent maintenance, electricity required (imagine drawing so much power that you flipped the fuse), and the empty space required is a massive upgrade - that's why FPGA's are highly priced despite the lower hash/price ration.

Update:


 

He's banned.

I know - please refrain from posting the link as someone might fall for it.

I've banned him - check the scam accusation thread out.

I banned him for the moment and asked theymos to look into this.

  That's the nick I had since a young age - didn't know where I picked that up though. I swear it had to do with bells. 


If we get everything done (at this rate we're on the right track anyway), I'll drop a PM to friedcat to see what he makes of this. Hopefully we get double-fast shipment. 

*looks at full three pages of unanswered PM's and faints*

I am quite busy today, and will come back later to check the PM's. Sorry for the delay.

Ouch - my eyes hurt while reading that block of text. A spreadsheet is dearly needed. 

As always, stay on your alert for any transactions here. I don't want to see another new thread at Scam Accusations later on.

A scammer who's been feeding off clueless people. I've binned the thread and reported to theymos as this is a clear case there. I wouldn't be surprised if he's the guy behind this scam.

Reported to theymos for the tag.

PS: OP forgot to close this thread. The shares are reserved (and should be gone soon). 

Mostly true - theymos might create new tags if BTC/USD goes parabolic, but the existing tags' required funds will not be changed.

I confirm that I have received (via email to my GPG email address) that I received:

1. State driver's license snap belonging to Arklan Uth Oslin.

2. Aklan's self-portrait (via mirror and phone cam) along with his driver's license in hand.

3. Official document mailed and addressed to Arklan, address different from the one in his driver's license but he has given me the explanation on that. I expect to be giving this address to friedcat for the shipping.

4.  Arklan standing in front of his door with the house number in sight clearly. (matching his address above)

5. A digital insurance policy made out to Arklan and the address above.

Some Q&A's on the escrow here (copied from a past group buy I did):
1) Is that contract binding between you and ragingazn628, or is it binding between you and all parties participating in this group buy (Group Buyers)?
It would be binding with all parties involved up to when I submit the order (and the funds) to friedcat. The funds are guaranteed with me up to this point.
Afterwards, it would be between the buyers and Arklan, but please note that my obligation of most of the funds is over once I pass this over to friedcat.(so if friedcat or Arklan fails to ship or anything I'm not in fault although this is very unlikely).

2) What will you do if Arklan keeps the chips for himself?
I would provide all information that I have in hand for this transaction to the public, and probably assist in any litigation/legal enforcement efforts.

3) Do I understand correctly that we (the group buyers) will deliver the full payment to you (John), including Arklan's 1% fee, and you will hold that 1% fee in escrow?
Yes. I will forward the funds to friedcat when the preorder opens, and keep Arklan's fee in escrow. I will ask friedcat to document that I have indeed sent the funds in. (and judging from previous auctions I've done for him, this will be required by him anyway)

4) Have you done anything to verify Arklan's identity and destination shipping address?
See above.

PS: Arklan, please add this to the OP to prevent more questions of the kind coming in. (and this: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=195052.msg2037964#msg2037964)