[Group Buy#1] Avalon ASICs CHIPS! Using JohnK as escrow! FINISHED!

[fpgaminer]

I will be bound to the end then, but please note that my obligation of most of the funds is over once I pass this over to Avalon.(so if Avalon fails to ship or anything I'm not in fault although this is very unlikely)

Agreed, and understood.

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[Vycid]

Put me down for 5 BTC. I may increase that stake later.

[Kevlar]

I'm in for 2.028 BTC. (26 chips) Please add me to the list.

[fpgaminer]

Retracting offer.

I finished my research on OP and though I do not believe there is anything foul going on here, I personally do not see enough trust for this amount of money.  I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this has caused to John or ragingazn628.  Thank you for the opportunity.

[samurai1200]

Retracting offer.

I finished my research on OP and though I do not believe there is anything foul going on here, I personally do not see enough trust for this amount of money.  I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this has caused to John or ragingazn628.  Thank you for the opportunity.

Bitcoin enables trustless payments, but unfortunately some things still require trust. When someone figures out the 'Bitcoin' of handling physical goods, we will reach reach the next level of humanity.

[John (John K.)]

Retracting offer.

I finished my research on OP and though I do not believe there is anything foul going on here, I personally do not see enough trust for this amount of money.  I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this has caused to John or ragingazn628.  Thank you for the opportunity.

I understand this concern and agree that there is a certain risk that has to be bourne by all parties involved. I would be able to offer multi-signature ownership of the funds if my trust is a concern here, although everyone will have to agree that I do not offer any personal warranty on the reliability of the multisig system.

[ragingazn628]

@ JohnK and fpgaminer

I am willing to provide JohnK with my identity with the following proof:

1. A scan of my driver's license.
2. A picture of me holding and showing my driver's license.
3. And if needed I can record myself with my driver's license so no suspicion of photoshop etc.

When I started this group buy I did not expect any drama at all. My #1 goal for this group buy right now is to redeem myself from the past. Again I did not scam anyone it was a misunderstanding but looking back at what has happened I do realized that I did make a mistake. So I would like to follow through with this group buy towards a path of redemption. When you are on the internet, apparently nothing you cannot hide anything

Without further a due we will start sending BTC to the escrow's address when we hit ~600 BTC.

JohnK let me know what and how I need to sign to get rid of any possible discrepancy. Thanks.

Put me down for 5 BTC. I may increase that stake later.

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I'm in for 2.028 BTC. (26 chips) Please add me to the list.

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[rideelement247]

I will be retracting my interest as well. I wish you all the best!

[John (John K.)]

@ JohnK and fpgaminer

I am willing to provide JohnK with my identity with the following proof:

1. A scan of my driver's license.
2. A picture of me holding and showing my driver's license.
3. And if needed I can record myself with my driver's license so no suspicion of photoshop etc.

When I started this group buy I did not expect any drama at all. My #1 goal for this group buy right now is to redeem myself from the past. Again I did not scam anyone it was a misunderstanding but looking back at what has happened I do realized that I did make a mistake. So I would like to follow through with this group buy towards a path of redemption. When you are on the internet, apparently nothing you cannot hide anything

Without further a due we will start sending BTC to the escrow's address when we hit ~600 BTC.

JohnK let me know what and how I need to sign to get rid of any possible discrepancy. Thanks.

Put me down for 5 BTC. I may increase that stake later.

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I'm in for 2.028 BTC. (26 chips) Please add me to the list.

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Confirmed. The ID and verification information can be sent to my personal email listed with my GPG key above (the.john.is.here -at- gmail)

As for signing, I am not sure what you can sign here - if you have an OTC account with GPG, you can use that to sign your message here. I am signing to prove that I control this account currently.

[ragingazn628]

@ JohnK and fpgaminer

I am willing to provide JohnK with my identity with the following proof:

1. A scan of my driver's license.
2. A picture of me holding and showing my driver's license.
3. And if needed I can record myself with my driver's license so no suspicion of photoshop etc.

When I started this group buy I did not expect any drama at all. My #1 goal for this group buy right now is to redeem myself from the past. Again I did not scam anyone it was a misunderstanding but looking back at what has happened I do realized that I did make a mistake. So I would like to follow through with this group buy towards a path of redemption. When you are on the internet, apparently nothing you cannot hide anything

Without further a due we will start sending BTC to the escrow's address when we hit ~600 BTC.

JohnK let me know what and how I need to sign to get rid of any possible discrepancy. Thanks.

Put me down for 5 BTC. I may increase that stake later.

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I'm in for 2.028 BTC. (26 chips) Please add me to the list.

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Confirmed. The ID and verification information can be sent to my personal email listed with my GPG key above (the.john.is.here -at- gmail)

As for signing, I am not sure what you can sign here - if you have an OTC account with GPG, you can use that to sign your message here. I am signing to prove that I control this account currently.

Before I send please confirm that you will NOT release my information unless there is any discrepancy from me. It will be fore YOUR eyes only.

[John (John K.)]

@ JohnK and fpgaminer

I am willing to provide JohnK with my identity with the following proof:

1. A scan of my driver's license.
2. A picture of me holding and showing my driver's license.
3. And if needed I can record myself with my driver's license so no suspicion of photoshop etc.

When I started this group buy I did not expect any drama at all. My #1 goal for this group buy right now is to redeem myself from the past. Again I did not scam anyone it was a misunderstanding but looking back at what has happened I do realized that I did make a mistake. So I would like to follow through with this group buy towards a path of redemption. When you are on the internet, apparently nothing you cannot hide anything

Without further a due we will start sending BTC to the escrow's address when we hit ~600 BTC.

JohnK let me know what and how I need to sign to get rid of any possible discrepancy. Thanks.

Put me down for 5 BTC. I may increase that stake later.

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I'm in for 2.028 BTC. (26 chips) Please add me to the list.

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Confirmed. The ID and verification information can be sent to my personal email listed with my GPG key above (the.john.is.here -at- gmail)

As for signing, I am not sure what you can sign here - if you have an OTC account with GPG, you can use that to sign your message here. I am signing to prove that I control this account currently.

Before I send please confirm that you will NOT release my information unless there is any discrepancy from me. It will be fore YOUR eyes only.

Confirmed. The information will be made public if problems arise from your end of the deal, included but not limited to the failure of sending chips, extended hiatus after the chips have been sent to you, and the general failure to withhold your part of obligations. Of course, I will delay the publicity of such documents unless there is absolute reason to do so as the release of such documents is irreversible.

[ragingazn628]

@ JohnK and fpgaminer

I am willing to provide JohnK with my identity with the following proof:

1. A scan of my driver's license.
2. A picture of me holding and showing my driver's license.
3. And if needed I can record myself with my driver's license so no suspicion of photoshop etc.

When I started this group buy I did not expect any drama at all. My #1 goal for this group buy right now is to redeem myself from the past. Again I did not scam anyone it was a misunderstanding but looking back at what has happened I do realized that I did make a mistake. So I would like to follow through with this group buy towards a path of redemption. When you are on the internet, apparently nothing you cannot hide anything

Without further a due we will start sending BTC to the escrow's address when we hit ~600 BTC.

JohnK let me know what and how I need to sign to get rid of any possible discrepancy. Thanks.

Put me down for 5 BTC. I may increase that stake later.

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I'm in for 2.028 BTC. (26 chips) Please add me to the list.

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Confirmed. The ID and verification information can be sent to my personal email listed with my GPG key above (the.john.is.here -at- gmail)

As for signing, I am not sure what you can sign here - if you have an OTC account with GPG, you can use that to sign your message here. I am signing to prove that I control this account currently.

Before I send please confirm that you will NOT release my information unless there is any discrepancy from me. It will be fore YOUR eyes only.

Confirmed. The information will be made public if problems arise from your end of the deal, included but not limited to the failure of sending chips, extended hiatus after the chips have been sent to you, and the general failure to withhold your part of obligations. Of course, I will delay the publicity of such documents unless there is absolute reason to do so as the release of such documents is irreversible.

Email sent please confirm.

We will send BTC when 780 BTC is reached. This first pre-order batch will close at 780 so I can divide and add up the 2.1BTC avalon shipping costs for everyone! Got about ~190 more BTC to go guys!

[John (John K.)]

I have received the email from OP and I'll verify it when I get home. I'm on mobile currently. Thanks.

[ryepdx]

I'm interested. Put me down for 480 chips (37.44 BTC).

Thanks!

[ragingazn628]

I'm interested. Put me down for 480 chips (37.44 BTC).

Thanks!

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[Egon]

When do you anticipate having the address in place with John K?

[John (John K.)]

When do you anticipate having the address in place with John K?

The escrow address is given above in the signed contract.

[achillez]

I'm interested but who is going to build these PCBs?  Are you expecting everyone is going to DIY?  This is not a simple matter. Soldering down 200+ chips is very tricky, chances are people are going to damage a significant # w/out the right reflow equipment.

[Signus]

I'm interested but who is going to build these PCBs?  Are you expecting everyone is going to DIY?  This is not a simple matter. Soldering down 200+ chips is very tricky, chances are people are going to damage a significant # w/out the right reflow equipment.

For a price you can probably find somebody who will will take your PCB and chips and do all of the reflow work for you. Worth it for large batch jobs and tons of chips. Even for a single QNF8, the soldering would be a pain.

There are some of us who have some experience with PCB design. I myself have quite a bit, but not too sure where to start with these ASIC chips at the moment. Has Avalon released documentation for them yet?

[achillez]

I'm interested but who is going to build these PCBs?  Are you expecting everyone is going to DIY?  This is not a simple matter. Soldering down 200+ chips is very tricky, chances are people are going to damage a significant # w/out the right reflow equipment.

For a price you can probably find somebody who will will take your PCB and chips and do all of the reflow work for you. Worth it for large batch jobs and tons of chips. Even for a single QNF8, the soldering would be a pain.

There are some of us who have some experience with PCB design. I myself have quite a bit, but not too sure where to start with these ASIC chips at the moment. Has Avalon released documentation for them yet?

Best I can tell not yet