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

[John (John K.)]

Hey John,

I did an addition to the groupbuy for 3.233 BTC for 40 chips. My transaction ID is 952444d8ae4ba426cb31700d7eb9a47f262434f1c40425de3fc3c27e97503976

Sorry for not posting in the thread. Didn't realize there was a time limit on replies for new members.
Let me know if there is any other info I need to provide.

Thanks!

Barklad

Hmm... the timestamps seem to match up, so I'll add you to the list ATM. Thanks.

[bigbeninlondon]

Just paid for 7 more chips.  Total is now twenty.


Bitcoin Signature:

Address: 1EyyxBARJiGA8VKhGXHB5cQucaqfCBbjVe

Message (no return character): Adding 7 chips for a total of twenty

Signature: H+eqhLx+M+4yarquJYMbQH2PSc+gYQqDR8PsGobjU+I9Ou4d4IdpDNKQvm82N7CmVZsgQD+AXmVPQi2gLWLKaE0=

Tx:

http://www.blockchain.info/tx/2c51f71a96c4e577feeb298211bc5cc335d3d25604992449290fd55304bcc69e

Added, but you're at 20.44 chips now. (extra 0.035 AFAIK as everyone only has to pay that once)

Ok.  I can apply that to shipping when it comes time.

[John (John K.)]

Just paid for 7 more chips.  Total is now twenty.


Bitcoin Signature:

Address: 1EyyxBARJiGA8VKhGXHB5cQucaqfCBbjVe

Message (no return character): Adding 7 chips for a total of twenty

Signature: H+eqhLx+M+4yarquJYMbQH2PSc+gYQqDR8PsGobjU+I9Ou4d4IdpDNKQvm82N7CmVZsgQD+AXmVPQi2gLWLKaE0=

Tx:

http://www.blockchain.info/tx/2c51f71a96c4e577feeb298211bc5cc335d3d25604992449290fd55304bcc69e

Added, but you're at 20.44 chips now. (extra 0.035 AFAIK as everyone only has to pay that once)

Ok.  I can apply that to shipping when it comes time.

Chalked that up.

[Bicknellski]

Looking to pull the trigger on another 220 chips @ 17.624. Does that include fees and shipping in the calculator John... sorry for asking just want to make one payment.

[John (John K.)]

Looking to pull the trigger on another 220 chips @ 17.624. Does that include fees and shipping in the calculator John... sorry for asking just want to make one payment.

I am looking at 220 more chips @ 17.624. That doesn't include shipping and fees or does it?

Just put your total amount of chips wanted (including previous ordered chips) in the calculator, and it'll spit the total BTC needed. Subtract this with your previous funds sent and you're game. And yes, there's space as I am doing this on a first come first serve basis.

Your previous order is 25.619BTC with 320 chips, so for 220 more chips the total amount would be 43.208BTC, or adding 17.589BTC.

[John (John K.)]

PS: The shipping from Avalon to OP is calculated at 0.035BTC per person regardless of how many chips you order for simplicity. He'll be footing the rest if needed according to him.

[Bicknellski]

PS: The shipping from Avalon to OP is calculated at 0.035BTC per person regardless of how many chips you order for simplicity. He'll be footing the rest if needed according to him.

https://blockchain.info/tx/033026900d3fd30672e8b270b76c1aacde62a04d09d2e8b0e8969a350daf66d3

Trigger pulled. Thanks JohnK.

[John (John K.)]

PS: The shipping from Avalon to OP is calculated at 0.035BTC per person regardless of how many chips you order for simplicity. He'll be footing the rest if needed according to him.

The transaction is under way, for your information, the transaction ID is:
033026900d3fd30672e8b270b76c1aacde62a04d09d2e8b0e8969a350daf66d3

Trigger pulled. Thanks JohnK.

Updated.

[bigbeninlondon]

Looks like Ataxx's pledge will kick us over the limit.  Ataxx?  Wanna weigh in?

[John (John K.)]

Looks like Ataxx's pledge will kick us over the limit.  Ataxx?  Wanna weigh in?

He'll be mopping up anything left. He is doing a cash in person transaction for around 200BTC AFAIK - he'll be left with less than 100BTC now for the pledges.

[Bicknellski]

Ragin....  Can you tell us if there will be any issue in terms of taxes / customs on your end to receive the chips?

[John (John K.)]

Ragin....  Can you tell us if there will be any issue in terms of taxes / customs on your end to receive the chips?

Forwarded that to him.

PS: We have an unclaimed 5.16BTC tx (found after a ton of PITA going through all tx's and confirmations here) - anyone who wants to claim that will have to sign a message with the input address now. I'm still thinking of what to do with it if anyone does not claim though.

[Bicknellski]

Ragin....  Can you tell us if there will be any issue in terms of taxes / customs on your end to receive the chips?

Forwarded that to him.

PS: We have an unclaimed 5.16BTC tx (found after a ton of PITA going through all tx's and confirmations here) - anyone who wants to claim that will have to sign a message with the input address now. I'm still thinking of what to do with it if anyone does not claim though.

Hmmm just hold it for now I guess keep broadcasting till someone responds.

Tough one that... might have to just go into the pot and raffle off the chips?

Or donate to the DIY Avalon team to get this PCB done faster?

[John (John K.)]

Ragin....  Can you tell us if there will be any issue in terms of taxes / customs on your end to receive the chips?

Forwarded that to him.

PS: We have an unclaimed 5.16BTC tx (found after a ton of PITA going through all tx's and confirmations here) - anyone who wants to claim that will have to sign a message with the input address now. I'm still thinking of what to do with it if anyone does not claim though.

Hmmm just hold it for now I guess keep broadcasting till someone responds.

Tough one that... might have to just go into the pot and raffle off the chips?

No idea though. I am excluding the funds as chips for the moment as I don't know what to do with this. If a refund is needed (if the pot is not filled by the deadline), it might go towards the fees I guess.

[Bicknellski]

Ragin....  Can you tell us if there will be any issue in terms of taxes / customs on your end to receive the chips?

Forwarded that to him.

PS: We have an unclaimed 5.16BTC tx (found after a ton of PITA going through all tx's and confirmations here) - anyone who wants to claim that will have to sign a message with the input address now. I'm still thinking of what to do with it if anyone does not claim though.

Hmmm just hold it for now I guess keep broadcasting till someone responds.

Tough one that... might have to just go into the pot and raffle off the chips?

No idea though. I am excluding the funds as chips for the moment as I don't know what to do with this. If a refund is needed (if the pot is not filled by the deadline), it might go towards the fees I guess.

Trust your judgement... It is your call as the Escrow Agent. I think separate and hold till refund for now good call. If Ataxx gets in he can bump that BTC out and I guess you will be left with it... I suspect the rule might be 30 days to claim it? Do you have any policies for such a case?

[John (John K.)]

Ragin....  Can you tell us if there will be any issue in terms of taxes / customs on your end to receive the chips?

Forwarded that to him.

PS: We have an unclaimed 5.16BTC tx (found after a ton of PITA going through all tx's and confirmations here) - anyone who wants to claim that will have to sign a message with the input address now. I'm still thinking of what to do with it if anyone does not claim though.

Hmmm just hold it for now I guess keep broadcasting till someone responds.

Tough one that... might have to just go into the pot and raffle off the chips?

No idea though. I am excluding the funds as chips for the moment as I don't know what to do with this. If a refund is needed (if the pot is not filled by the deadline), it might go towards the fees I guess.

Trust your judgement... It is your call as the Escrow Agent. I think separate and hold till refund for now good call. If Ataxx gets in he can bump that BTC out and I guess you will be left with it... I suspect the rule might be 30 days to claim it?

Yes, the claim period might be around 30 days or else - but this is all speculation talk atm as the owner might wake and claim his funds later anyway.

[John (John K.)]

Also, please post/PM your claims ASAP after sending in your funds. I'm going to charge a PITA fee to the next guy who sends funds without declaring it as I don't want to go through the thread and blockchain for another hour again. 

[bigbeninlondon]

Looks like Ataxx's pledge will kick us over the limit.  Ataxx?  Wanna weigh in?

He'll be mopping up anything left. He is doing a cash in person transaction for around 200BTC AFAIK - he'll be left with less than 100BTC now for the pledges.

So what's all this talk of returning btc?  If Ataxx is mopping up what's left, then we're already at the goal, and just letting stragglers get in, right?  Or are the return discussions assuming Ataxx doesn't come through?

[John (John K.)]

Looks like Ataxx's pledge will kick us over the limit.  Ataxx?  Wanna weigh in?

He'll be mopping up anything left. He is doing a cash in person transaction for around 200BTC AFAIK - he'll be left with less than 100BTC now for the pledges.

So what's all this talk of returning btc?  If Ataxx is mopping up what's left, then we're already at the goal, and just letting stragglers get in, right?  Or are the return discussions assuming Ataxx doesn't come through?

Some participants want to set a deadline for the order to be sent in or a return of funds. Ataxx has stated that the latest for him is Wed, but most probably earlier as he's doing a P2P buy. (possibly today or tomorrow)

[ektwr]

I will put a link of this URL to my web ASIC site now 
Do you have any logo, banner or what?

Updated: check now!

Alright, we need a bigger push to get these chips in.

I want to ask two things:

(1) OP - can you put your personal stake in?  I know you are waiting on partners but everyone will rest easier when your money is up.

(2) Ataxx seems like a nice guy, but he's very new on this forum.  We need to start closing out the remaining 200 BTC of stake.


That said, I propose we work to close out the outstanding 198 BTC through any purchaser available.

I will have an agreement for everyone to vote for or against for a deadline for the escrow tonight, so make sure to sign in later!


Remember, the deadline is to protect your bitcoins so that you can put your money down now with a guarantee that you will get it back should these 200 BTC not materialize at least 24 hours before the ship date for Avalon's large order in Germany.  This is to create options for people who bought in in good faith that this would materialize quickly, and as such the deadline will create safety for those still wishing to contribute.

Sent my original pledge (without my friends)

https://blockchain.info/tx/958472b565b5d19236383dd60bc499eda04351e8212532b4d04d5d8b306a47dd

Please confirm JohnK. P.S I did not include any fees yet. I will do that when  more BTC comes in from MTGOX! Sent raw 17BTC for now!

I hope this will alleviate some stress / pressure / anxiety for some people


UPDATE!

Alright guys. I think I can move towards the next step in my little business plan as far as working with the local engineers in my state. I decided to purchase domains for my small start up group!

Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you:



(30 second paint job)

http://neo-asics.com/ will currently point to the updated spreadsheet

I will keep you guys updated on what we plan on doing as far as assembling these machines. After talking to my team we are confident that we can put together a machine using Avalon ASICs chips. But only time can tell until we can put together concrete evidence. We are just doing a lot of research right now but the enthusiasm is really high!

If you are interested in having machines made using your chips send me a PM! This will be a first come first serve basis.

As for pricing we will be asking for parts + labor. Pricing at this point is unknown but you can base it some what on:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/45698vk7bpvbdkp/BOM.xls - from the DIY thread.

Obviously you can opt out anytime you want  this is just so I can see who is interested in something like this!

P.S I need a photoshop guru to design my logo hehe