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[kkooks]

This is lovely,

http://www.avalon-asics.com/

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=269950.320

indeed... Now only if terrahaash has everything in place to make the orders to ship.
Unfortunately, without the basics in place such as meeting the hash rates promised... terrahash deliveries are still up in the air

Lets say customs clears up tomorrow. Still no boards, still no case, still no many many components needed to populate the boards to meet the orders.

Excuses on Force Majeure‎ due to avalon is now done (maybe good for 1 more week?).

Whats next? Stay tuned. This is better than reality television.

[Ytterbium]

Here's Yifu's actual comment announcing the news was posted:

It's already 11:21 AM, on 8/9 in Shenzhen!

You know how it is - you've been on a long plane flight - you've been drinking free booze all flight in first class - you get back in front of your computer you've not been near for weeks due to partying, whoring and boozing in Vegas, and it's like
"Hmm PMs and emails while I've been away ... oh well, guess I better say something before I pass out so I can ignore that crap for another week ..."
Wakes up the next morning ... oh crap I said "tomorrow" in the post ... oh well no one will notice anything different if I do nothing for a few days, they're used to that from me, and I am only a PR guy, not like I know anything about hardware or software and have control over anything except delaying deliveries ... ... ...

don't you got better things to do like writing code mr. software engineer than waste time with some first-class-riding booze-drinking "pr guy" like me?

anyhow, update is live on main page. http://avalon-asics.com

[MinermanNC]

Here's Yifu's actual comment announcing the news was posted:

It's already 11:21 AM, on 8/9 in Shenzhen!

You know how it is - you've been on a long plane flight - you've been drinking free booze all flight in first class - you get back in front of your computer you've not been near for weeks due to partying, whoring and boozing in Vegas, and it's like
"Hmm PMs and emails while I've been away ... oh well, guess I better say something before I pass out so I can ignore that crap for another week ..."
Wakes up the next morning ... oh crap I said "tomorrow" in the post ... oh well no one will notice anything different if I do nothing for a few days, they're used to that from me, and I am only a PR guy, not like I know anything about hardware or software and have control over anything except delaying deliveries ... ... ...

don't you got better things to do like writing code mr. software engineer than waste time with some first-class-riding booze-drinking "pr guy" like me?

anyhow, update is live on main page. http://avalon-asics.com

Ya he is quite the character.....lol,

[MinermanNC]

This is lovely,

http://www.avalon-asics.com/

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=269950.320

indeed... Now only if terrahaash has everything in place to make the orders to ship.
Unfortunately, without the basics in place such as meeting the hash rates promised... terrahash deliveries are still up in the air

Lets say customs clears up tomorrow. Still no boards, still no case, still no many many components needed to populate the boards to meet the orders.

Excuses on Force Majeure‎ due to avalon is now done (maybe good for 1 more week?).

Whats next? Stay tuned. This is better than reality television.

I'm not all that concerned about TH being ready WHEN the chips come in. I believe they will be ready.
But yes this whole worldwide battle for asic mining rigs is unreal. It is better than reality TV.....this thread was a reality show in the making early on.. lol

[kkooks]

This is lovely,

http://www.avalon-asics.com/

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=269950.320

indeed... Now only if terrahaash has everything in place to make the orders to ship.
Unfortunately, without the basics in place such as meeting the hash rates promised... terrahash deliveries are still up in the air

Lets say customs clears up tomorrow. Still no boards, still no case, still no many many components needed to populate the boards to meet the orders.

Excuses on Force Majeure‎ due to avalon is now done (maybe good for 1 more week?).

Whats next? Stay tuned. This is better than reality television.

I'm not all that concerned about TH being ready WHEN the chips come in. I believe they will be ready.
But yes this whole worldwide battle for asic mining rigs is unreal. It is better than reality TV.....this thread was a reality show in the making early on.. lol

is quite unfortunate that we fell for amateurs thinking that they are better educated to provide services in this sector. This world is always meant to be ruled by the next generation of tech kids...

In this case however, our faith was clearly misplaced.

[MinermanNC]

Maybe TH will strike a deal with some of the other "in hand" chip holders that are out there (being sold for resale not mfg.),,Alibaba anyone? lol

[kkooks]

Maybe TH will strike a deal with some of the other "in hand" chip holders that are out there (being sold for resale not mfg.),,Alibaba anyone? lol

hahaha-- the worst part is that this terrahash kid doesn't even know what an intel fellow means!

soldering chips together do NOT mean knowing how things work. PERIOD.

[knightlife999]

Great to see some good news about the chips! Better news than I expected. 

[knightlife999]

This is lovely,

http://www.avalon-asics.com/

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=269950.320

indeed... Now only if terrahaash has everything in place to make the orders to ship.
Unfortunately, without the basics in place such as meeting the hash rates promised... terrahash deliveries are still up in the air

Lets say customs clears up tomorrow. Still no boards, still no case, still no many many components needed to populate the boards to meet the orders.

Excuses on Force Majeure‎ due to avalon is now done (maybe good for 1 more week?).

Whats next? Stay tuned. This is better than reality television.

I'm not all that concerned about TH being ready WHEN the chips come in. I believe they will be ready.
But yes this whole worldwide battle for asic mining rigs is unreal. It is better than reality TV.....this thread was a reality show in the making early on.. lol

+1

[knightlife999]

Because I honor their No Refund Policy and a couple interesting ventures have come up that I'd like to invest in,

I am Auctioning off the very first DX-Larges purchased (which also happens to be the very first order placed as well)


https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=256798.msg2883243#msg2883243


I still have full faith that Terrahash will deliver and if these auctions do not sell I'll still be completely happy with taking delivery of my order.

If knightlife999 agrees for escrow, the price is way lower and more important I can find the funds, then I am interested!
Maybe 6K $...

I would be willing to facilitate that for you guys.

[klee]

Because I honor their No Refund Policy and a couple interesting ventures have come up that I'd like to invest in,

I am Auctioning off the very first DX-Larges purchased (which also happens to be the very first order placed as well)


https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=256798.msg2883243#msg2883243


I still have full faith that Terrahash will deliver and if these auctions do not sell I'll still be completely happy with taking delivery of my order.

If knightlife999 agrees for escrow, the price is way lower and more important I can find the funds, then I am interested!
Maybe 6K $...

lose 4k? great deal.

I

Lol,  I was driving home and wondering the same thing.

He meant to say $4k more than the asking price

Ahhh,  so generous of him!
I'd wait to sell anything until the tomorrow's super duper Avalon announcement.
 But then again it could be "thanks for all your money, see ya" type. Lol

Even at this price I doubt it wil ROI - stop dreaming we have bet on the right horse (at the moment it's Bitfury).
No way to take my coins & leave if he chooses escrow with KL999... (EDIT: Forget last sentence I misunderstood! BTW I am not sure the anounement was good or bad for us)

[zurg]

So we're pretty screwed now, huh? At the so called mercy of Customs.
Dont know how true that is.., the recipients would have had tracking numbers of their shipments regardless of order being stuck in customs.

hmm...HF?

[Bicknellski]

So we're pretty screwed now, huh? At the so called mercy of Customs.
Dont know how true that is.., the recipients would have had tracking numbers of their shipments regardless of order being stuck in customs.

hmm...HF?

Screwed is relative.

1. Do the chips actually exist?
2. Do the chips actually sit in customs?
3. Have the chips been stolen?
4. Will your chips arrive next week?

etc...

[zurg]

So we're pretty screwed now, huh? At the so called mercy of Customs.
Dont know how true that is.., the recipients would have had tracking numbers of their shipments regardless of order being stuck in customs.

hmm...HF?

They probably repack them in this US and ship as bulk through customs.

Meaning tracking numbers might come after they arrive in the US? Just a guess.

Either way he said that by the end of next week chips will be getting shipped so at least we have something to look forward to.

crossing my fingers, lol

[zurg]

Although it could be somewhat true about organized crime...
My dad once "tried" to do some business in Ukraine.. by possibly opening a factory...
Ohh boy.., while he was even considering we were already getting some Mafia extortion calls on our unlisted US number. lol
Go figure.
That venture was quickly filed under do not touch ever again. lol

[MinermanNC]

Well the only thing we really can do is wait, Unless Terrahash has a bead on some other source of chips,,,which they have hinted to that, to some extent,,but think they were all inclusive with these shipments as well. But someone sure seems to have some on alibaba? lets wait and see what TH's take is on all this or if they know something we dont know now, as they havent addressed this yet.

[atomicchaos]

As suspected, you are a complete moron.

I came here to make money not to hold your hand while you decide if the money grandma loaned you can make you rich if you buy a bitcoin machine.
No one knew Terrahash prior to this thread besides Cloudhashing.
I didn't "Call in" my order, I'm actually not even sure how you came this conclusion since I stated that I simply checked out with a wire transfer which completes the order without going through the time consuming paypal issues. Landing me the First Order. (Again Logic, something you are not used to)
Anything I "Attacked" anyone on wasn't a minor issue and more than likely just like your post above they were simply making up scenarios to suit their view.

I'm still trying to wrap my head around how selling a Terrahash order has anything to do with me not liking them as a company? Again I'm here to make money however I see fit, but I won't jeopardize a start-up company that has done everything correct by asking for a refund when they order parts as needed for your order. It's people like you with zero disregard for logic, others, and ethics that puts me in "attack" mode.

Just to put your mind at rest, even if I get this unit in a month. It will still be profitable for me over time since I have near free electricity.

Ah, you're correct, I read your message too quickly in the order thread about calling and made the wrong assumption (you called after the fact to verify). See how that goes? It's okay to admit that you're wrong. Try it sometime.

It appears you just like being a fanboy and instead of trying to discuss topics in an intelligent manner, you opt for trying to insult. I understand that usually indicates a position of weakness. I have .048 kw/h power, but I'll still be selling this when it finally arrives if there is still a market. My mind is much more at ease knowing that you can still make your profit with your near free electricity. You're in an "attack" mode to protect your investment, and you're scrambling to try and sell a pre-order, because you're trying to protect your investment. It's okay to admit this. Oh, and by adding gas to the fire, you don't protect the Terrahash, you prolong the discussion. This all started because you couldn't deal with my one-line 360 degree comment (which was true), and here we are wasting the space of the thread for the company you think you're protecting.

Additionally, you didn't pay via a method that gave you an out if they didn't deliver as expected (regardless of whose fault it is), so obviously you're backed into a corner about getting a refund.

Profitability going down is not Terrahash's fault at all, we all knew the risks going into it. But the lack of any attention with their support ticket system for people that had payment and status issues, along with general questions about changing addresses, ownership or even questions about hosting have gone completely ignored. While we all know the Crypto world is not the normal business world, but you tend to better gain loyalty to your business by paying attention to customers and answering questions related to their account/purchase.

[Bitoy]

The good news is chips will start shipping end of next week. Lets hope  terrahash's order is in that batch.   

The bad news is they will ship avalon version 2 by October.   By the time we get our orders, maybe on  2nd week of sept.,  our rigs will be obsolete in one month.

[Vigil]

The good news is chips will start shipping end of next week. Lets hope  terrahash's order is in that batch.   

The bad news is they will ship avalon version 2 by October.   By the time we get our orders, maybe on  2nd week of sept.,  our rigs will be obsolete in one month.

I feel like that was the plan all along. Now the first purchasers of the avalon products get to be the first purchasers again having made back their investment and then some while we got screwed to fund the development of their new chips which will make ours obsolete. And in the process kept us from using our funds to invest elsewhere.

[bkpduke]

The good news is chips will start shipping end of next week. Lets hope  terrahash's order is in that batch.   

The bad news is they will ship avalon version 2 by October.   By the time we get our orders, maybe on  2nd week of sept.,  our rigs will be obsolete in one month.

I feel like that was the plan all along. Now the first purchasers of the avalon products get to be the first purchasers again having made back their investment and then some while we got screwed to fund the development of their new chips which will make ours obsolete. And in the process kept us from using our funds to invest elsewhere.

Fortunately, we can speak with our BTC Wallets next time.  I personally won't be purchasing anymore Avalon products.  Not when there are guys like Bitfury which are on-track with their delivery, and have far better ability to communicate with their customers.