[Group Buy #1] US/Canada Block Erupter USB@1.994 per unit! John K as the escrow!

[simon66]

UPDATE: This is a group buy for 50 units. Once I reach that goal I'll send the payment to friedcat.

UPDATE2: I've got John K. to escrow for us.

Welcome to my amazing Canadian/US Block Erupter USB group buy!
My prices don't beat CanaryInTheMine but for Canadians, this is an awesome group buy!

Read bellow to find out why

Orders Completed:

total = 0

Product Description

payment accepted is Bitcoin.
    the minimum order quantity is 50, maximum has not been specified, but there probably will be a maximum.
    Each one mines at more than 300MH/s, powered only by the USB port.
    It serves as a replacement of GPUs for mining hobbyists.
    Your GPUs could be freed from calculating hashes and resume rendering for you.
    It is also a perfect gift for getting people to learn about Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining.
    The Sapphire Batch:
    This is the first batch under production in quantity.
    Color of PCB changed to blue
    Adding a LED which blinks when a share is found
    Fixing the cgminer compatibility problem
    Reducing the heat generated and the current to <500mA






Canadian Shipping Cost (Broken down)

Courier: Canada Post

Shipping Options:

XPresspost (Guaranteed 2 business day)

Price = 0.13 BTC
Insurance = Free $100. $2 per each $100

US Shipping Cost (Broken down)

Courier: Canada Post

Shipping Options:

Expedited Parcel (4-5 bdays)

Price = 0.15 BTC
Insurance = Free $100. $2 per each $100

Total Price for Canadians

Option 1:
XPressPost (Includes default $100 Insurance + coverage for each miner)

(N * 1.99) + XPressPost shipping cost + insurance + handling cost = total value where N is total # of units

(1 * 1.99) + 0.13 + 0.03 + 0.15 = 2.3 BTC
(2 * 1.99) + 0.13 + 0.06 + 0.15 = 4.32 BTC  | 2.16 BTC each
(3 * 1.99) + 0.13 + 0.10 + 0.15 = 6.35 BTC  | 2.12 BTC each
(4 * 1.99) + 0.13 + 0.14 + 0.15 = 8.38 BTC  | 2.09 BTC each
(5 * 1.99) + 0.13 + 0.19 + 0.15 = 10.42 BTC | 2.08 BTC each

Option 2:
XPressPost (only $100 convered by insurance)

(N * 1.99) + XPressPost shipping cost + handling cost = total value where N is total # of units

(1 * 1.99) + 0.13 + 0.15 = 2.27 BTC
(2 * 1.99) + 0.13 + 0.15 = 4.26 BTC  | 2.13 BTC each
(3 * 1.99) + 0.13 + 0.15 = 6.25 BTC  | 2.08 BTC each
(4 * 1.99) + 0.13 + 0.15 = 8.24 BTC  | 2.06 BTC each
(5 * 1.99) + 0.13 + 0.15 = 10.23 BTC | 2.05 BTC each
6+ = total of cost for 5 units + N | where N >= 6

Option 3:
Local Pickup (You pay for the device + ~3 for import fee!)

(N * 1.99) = total value where N is total # of units

(1 * 1.99) = 2.013 BTC
(2 * 1.99) = 4.003 BTC | 2.00 BTC each
(3 * 1.99) = 5.99 BTC | 1.996 BTC each
(4 * 1.99) = 7.98 BTC | 1.995 BTC each
(5 * 1.99) = 9.97 BTC | 1.994 BTC each
6+ = total of cost for 5 units + N | where N >= 6

Total Price for Americans

Option 1:
Expedited Parcel (Includes default $100 Insurance + coverage for each miner)

(N * 1.99) + Expedited Parcel + insurance + handling cost = total value where N is total # of units

(1 * 1.99) + 0.15 + 0.03 + 0.15 = 2.32 BTC  
(2 * 1.99) + 0.15 + 0.06 + 0.15 = 4.34 BTC  | 2.17 BTC  each
(3 * 1.99) + 0.15 + 0.10 + 0.15 = 6.37 BTC  | 2.14 BTC  each
(4 * 1.99) + 0.15 + 0.14 + 0.15 = 8.40 BTC  | 2.10 BTC  each
(5 * 1.99) + 0.15 + 0.19 + 0.15 = 10.44 BTC | 2.088 BTC each
6+ = total of cost for 5 units + N | where N >= 6

Option 2:
Expedited Parcel (Only convers $100 Insurance)

(N * 1.99) + Expedited Parcel + handling cost = total value where N is total # of units

(1 * 1.99) + 0.15 + 0.15 = 2.29 BTC  
(2 * 1.99) + 0.15 + 0.15 = 4.28 BTC  | 2.14 BTC  each
(3 * 1.99) + 0.15 + 0.15 = 6.27 BTC  | 2.09 BTC  each
(4 * 1.99) + 0.15 + 0.15 = 8.26 BTC  | 2.065 BTC  each
(5 * 1.99) + 0.15 + 0.15 = 10.25 BTC | 2.05 BTC each
6+ = total of cost for 5 units + N | where N >= 6

You can opt-out the insurance cost if you don't want it. But if the item gets lost, it's your own fault.
If you choose to do so, please look at option 2 (Both Canadian + US)
Each buyer will receive a proof of shipment. Meaning that I'll email you with the receipt from the post office.

How to Pay:

If you're ok with the above prices then, please send your payments to this address:

This is John K. (Our escrow) address.

1AasVYNNukzRC5CLMNPatyXcihiPvLN37K

Here is how to sign a message

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=195647.msg2291965#msg2291965

When sending your payment, please use this format


My username is [USERNAME HERE] and I bought [N] units.
This is my address:

Full Name
Home Address
Postal / Zip code
City, Province
Country

Eg:

My username is Simon66 and I bought 1 unit.
This is my address (Fake address for demo purposes)

John Martins
371 Nowhere
M3J 0W1
Toronto, Ontario
Canada


After payment:

After payment, please post your order in the following format:
<forum nick>; <N>; <C>; <sending address>
Where N = number of items and C = total cost in bitcoins


Please make sure you sign it with your name, address and so forth.
Any transaction that fails to have a signed message will not be refunded as I cannot verify whom sent it to me.

I will ship these items 1 business day after I receive them.

If you have any questions fell free to PM or post your question here.

I live in North York Toronto (Near York University), so you either have to pick it up from me or have me ship it to you.

Returns:

Returns will only be granted if I'm still under 50 units. If you do ask for a refund, keep in mind that I will longer accept future payments from you.

[simon66]

Please keep in mind that prices might change. If the price doesn't change after 24 hours then it will stay fixed!

Prices will stay as is.

[simon66]

So I guess you did not like my group buy?
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=219246.0

Well, don't forget that DHL will hit you with HST+duties+brokerage when you receive this package from friedcat.

I didn't see your group buy post, sorry.
Also, I know a way to avoid the Import duties cost (I will still need to pay extra I think).

[simon66]

I've talked to friedcat about shipping info. Prices should stay as is. Keep in mind that these packages will be tracked too!

[ftping]

I've talked to friedcat about shipping info. Prices should stay as is. Keep in mind that these packages will be tracked too!

Is escrow available?
BTW what's the hash rate on these again?

[simon66]

I've talked to friedcat about shipping info. Prices should stay as is. Keep in mind that these packages will be tracked too!

Is escrow available?
BTW what's the hash rate on these again?

Each one mines at more than 300MH/s,

[keeron]

Sorry if this was mentioned in the OP, but I couldn't figure it out. I am interested in buying 10...but wondering what is your timeline of ordering these? Do you already have these on hand, or are you waiting for a 50+ items ordered here, and then will place the order on your side. Trying to understand when I should expect these.

I am in US btw.

[dreamhouse]

any jr member can start a service like this, what's your credibility?

[ftping]

any jr member can start a service like this, what's your credibility?

That is my problem with it too. I would easily buy 3 if I could escrow or something else.

[simon66]

Sorry if this was mentioned in the OP, but I couldn't figure it out. I am interested in buying 10...but wondering what is your timeline of ordering these? Do you already have these on hand, or are you waiting for a 50+ items ordered here, and then will place the order on your side. Trying to understand when I should expect these.

I am in US btw.

If you're in the US it will take 4 to 5 business days for the items to get there. If you want it to be convered by insurance it will cost you 20.88 BTC. I've updated the first post. Once I get 50 units, send the payment to friedcat and ship it to you when I get it(Within 1 business day)

any jr member can start a service like this, what's your credibility?

I understand your point, but keep in mind that I've been registered since last year (I know it doesn't count for much). If I wanted to pull a scam, I would have done it a long time ago hahaha.

These prices will change on the second group buy. You can just order 1 if you're unsure.

any jr member can start a service like this, what's your credibility?

That is my problem with it too. I would easily buy 3 if I could escrow or something else.

If you can find an escrow that would be fine, but I'm pretty sure he will charge us.

[John (John K.)]

I confirm the receipt of the scan of driver's license from OP, and a photo of OP with his DL. I'll issue the escrow contract shortly.

[John (John K.)]

http://pastebin.com/raw.php?i=izfHceLg

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Hash: SHA1

The escrow address for simon66's ASICMiner USB Miner group buy is:

1AasVYNNukzRC5CLMNPatyXcihiPvLN37K

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.

Do note that I am only responsible for the funds up to the point it is sent to ASICMiner.
Any losses incurred by ASICMiner's or Simon66's failure to ship/reship will not be borne by me, but I will release the following data to aid in litigation actions.

In addition to that, I confirm the receipt of:

1) Simon66's Driving license
2) Picture of Simon66 and his driving license

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 and nonrefundable fee of 2% for this transaction, to be deducted when the funds are moved.

Thank you.

John (the escrow holder)
27 May 2013
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[simon66]

Bump!

Got us an escrow as requested. Keep in mind that there will be a 2% price increase (This is for the escrow)