BlockRun.com - Bitcoin Auctions

[dipsy]

Another BTC1 is ending soon:
http://www.blockrun.com/auctions/1-bitcoin-4

We've had a couple of winners from the forum so far:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=207725.msg2243151#msg2243151
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=207725.msg2247017#msg2247017

Hopefully we'll have some more soon 

[ironcross360]

I placed a bid of .1 but it did not go through, it was on this auction http://www.blockrun.com/auctions/1-bitcoin-3 my wallet is begins with f0591

How long does it take for it to be refunded?

dont do it its a scam

[dipsy]

It's not a scam & frankly I'm getting bored of comments like that.

It's a shame that when somebody like us puts a lot of time and effort into building a new service, it gets shot down immediately. People are winning, we are shipping prizes and winners are happy 

[Jgguy]

It doesn't have to be a scam.  With the way penny auctions work, even if only 2 people are bidding the operator of the auction has a really good chance to make money.  Prior bids are not refunded.  Take a look at http://www.blockrun.com/auctions/1-bitcoin-4 for 1 BTC.  Now look at how much the bet address received. http://blockchain.info/address/1Run2GkoUuik73pRSrvgQs4CfRva21CBu

Penny auctions are basically gambling.  If you are going to bid, just be aware of that!

[dipsy]

Thanks Jgguy, you're exactly right; as long as we have at least 2 bidders competing, we stand a chance of making a profit.

You'll notice that a bid of BTC0.99000001 came in, but was not confirmed by the time the auction ended:
http://blockchain.info/address/1Run2GkoUuik73pRSrvgQs4CfRva21CBu
This didn't have a transaction (miners) fee and has still not been accepted into a block. As soon as this is confirmed, it will automatically be refunded by BlockRun as didn't catch a block before the auction ended.

[dipsy]

re my previous post, our app is set to auto refund up to 9 blocks after the auction has ended. This tx took more than 9 blocks to be confirmed.

We are in email contact with a user who bid and are asking them to sign one of their addresses. Once we've confirmed they are the rightful owner, we'll process the refund  TBH, we will end up paying the bid back to the sender address either way, but are just encouraging users to sign messages so they can claim when winning.

There's another BTC1 auction ending soon:
http://www.blockrun.com/auctions/1-bitcoin-5

Hopefully one of you will get it!

[dipsy]

3 winners from the forum so far (the phone has been ordered):

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=207725.msg2270494#msg2270494
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=207725.msg2247017#msg2247017
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=207725.msg2243151#msg2243151

We also have users visiting from different sources (Reddit, Twitter, other marketing channels), so not every winner is be a forum user.

There's another BTC1 auction ending soon, maybe you'll get it:
http://www.blockrun.com/auctions/1-bitcoin-6

[dipsy]

It seems we are having problems displaying pending (unconfirmed) bids on the page.
If you need to see this for the current auction, please check unconfirmed transactions at the bid address:
http://blockchain.info/address/1Run2yZU3szvKZmB8g1E9LH2TcfdHVff2

Apologies for any inconvenience, we are working to resolve the problem.

[dipsy]

We've fixed the problem with pending bids, they are now visible on the page again

Here's another BTC1 about to end for today:
http://www.blockrun.com/auctions/1-bitcoin-8

[Eisbeutel]

Hi!

I'm the winner of the 1BTC auction today: http://www.blockrun.com/auctions/1-bitcoin-8

It was great fun and the blockrun-support solved all my problems I had with recieving the winning amount, it is now secure in my wallet

its fun and you get to know the blockchain way better than you ever wanted

[Vod]

Hi!

I'm the winner of the 1BTC auction today: http://www.blockrun.com/auctions/1-bitcoin-8

It was great fun and the blockrun-support solved all my problems I had with recieving the winning amount, it is now secure in my wallet

its fun and you get to know the blockchain way better than you ever wanted

Wow.  A winner that joined the forum today.  (Roll eyes)

[dipsy]

2 Tablets are ending soon:

iPad Mini about to close:
http://www.blockrun.com/auctions/apple-ipad-mini-16gb-wi-fi-white

Galaxy Note about to close:
http://www.blockrun.com/auctions/samsung-galaxy-note-10-dot-1

These will both be ordered for the winners today  

Hi!

I'm the winner of the 1BTC auction today: http://www.blockrun.com/auctions/1-bitcoin-8

It was great fun and the blockrun-support solved all my problems I had with recieving the winning amount, it is now secure in my wallet

its fun and you get to know the blockchain way better than you ever wanted

Wow.  A winner that joined the forum today.  (Roll eyes)

I've been trying to encourage winners to come back here and post; even if they were a newb. The first eagle eyed bidders noticed on the site that we were even happy to tip for endorsements; you'll notice 0.25 for the picture/quote and 0.25 for the post, on top of his winnings: http://blockchain.info/address/12cXUUYApRNq9kjHAZfzkeJiYeB83PcQsy

Thanks for playing Eisbeutel

[dipsy]

- Closing Soon -

iPad Mini:
http://www.blockrun.com/auctions/ipad-mini-16gb-black

1Bitcoin:
http://www.blockrun.com/auctions/1-bitcoin-10

Tomorrow we have a Pebble smart watch:
https://twitter.com/blockspin/status/339793867773730816

We've also made some changes to our infrastructure, so blocks should (hopefully!) never be behind  

[dipsy]

Closing NOW:

Pebble Smart Watch:
http://www.blockrun.com/auctions/pebble-watch

1 Bitcoin (currently blockrunning)
http://www.blockrun.com/auctions/1-bitcoin-11

We have also listed some different products due to close in the next couple of days.

Additional features:

We have added a sound to the auction page:

• 1 "Ding" for when a new pending bid comes in
• 2 "Dings" when a bid gets confirmed in a block

On a desktop browser, If you keep the auction page open while navigating to your wallet; you'll hear any new bids come in 

You can also now follow bid updates on twitter: http://twitter.com/block_run

We have also changed our back-end infrastructure to sit on our own node, so blocks should never be behind blockchain.info or blockexplorer.

Happy bidding 

[Technomage]

I can vouch for dipsy and his service by the way. I met the guy during the San Jose Conference and he is as solid as it gets.

[dipsy]

I can vouch for dipsy and his service by the way. I met the guy during the San Jose Conference and he is as solid as it gets.

Thanks man, much appreciated. It was also great to meet you 

There seems to be a fair bit of interest in the Pebble Watch right now, exciting stuff!
http://www.blockrun.com/auctions/pebble-watch

[dipsy]

Closing now 

Micro Drone:
http://www.blockrun.com/auctions/micro-drone

1 Bitcoin
http://www.blockrun.com/auctions/1-bitcoin-12

We now display the miners fee on pending bids; this should give an indication of how quickly a bid is likely to be accepted into a block.

[The Bitcoin Catalog]

Good stuff!
We'll be glad to feature your website in our next edition. Just send us your request form: http://thebitcoincatalog.com/request-form/

[dipsy]

- Ending now -

Sphero, Robotic Ball (current bid: BTC0.06)
http://www.blockrun.com/auctions/sphero

Jawbone Jambox, bluetooth speaker (current bid: BTC0)
htt//www.blockrun.com/auctions/jawbone-jamebox

Remember, transactions that have a fee of "0.0" or "unknown" are less likely to go through before the auction closes.

Good stuff!
We'll be glad to feature your website in our next edition. Just send us your request form: http://thebitcoincatalog.com/request-form/

Thanks, I'll take a look  

[001sonkit]

Include me too. I am a winner!

PS. Not weiner