This is the
fifth group buy I'm organizing. The first one completed here:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=195647.0 The second completed here:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=217981.0 The third completed here:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=219422.0 and the fourth one completed here:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=222960.0Status updates:2013-06-05: group buy #5 setup
2013-06-05:
if you order 15+, I will ship via USPS Express service.2013-06-05:
Group open to Canadian orders of 15+2013-06-05: add .3 for next day FedEx shipping within USA
2013-06-05:
don't have enough funds to order? Consider using www.bitinstant.com to fund via money gram deposit directly to your (
NOT mine!!!)
bitcoin address. bitcoins are sent to you as soon as that cash is deposited at your local wallmart, cvs, jewel etc...2013-06-05:
HOW TO SIGN A MESSAGE TO ME (YOUR SHIPPING INFO): https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=195647.msg2291965#msg2291965 Please NOTE: the above example is NOT the same as sending a signed message with your transaction. If you are new to this (aka noob), please read this so that you understand what to do. This is the single most problematic step in the ordering process.
Here's how to sign a message with a blockchain.info wallet:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=180068.02013-06-09 2 AM, just received our payment address from friedcat. Timer time!
2013-06-09
THIS 5TH GROUP BUY IS NOW CLOSED. Group 6 is NOW open here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=231673.02013-06-09 payment sent to friedcat.
Timer removed. End time: 2013-06-09+11:59:59
Pricing:The minimum order size for the group buy is 50 units at 1.99 bitcoins each.
The cost of shipping up to 5 USBs is .09 bitcoins. Shipping cost in this batch is different than other batches.
Insurance cost is $2.40 for $1000 of declared value. This adds .0218 btc at current exchange rate.
Handling and processing is .15 btc for up to 5 USBs
So this is about (5*1.99)+.09+.0218+.15 = 10.2118 BTC per 5 USB devices. which is
BTC2.04236 per USB device when you buy 5.
Note: If you want to pickup your order in person, you may do so by appointment, after I finish shipping first, your cost is 2.0 btc per USB device under this option.
Ordering:If you still want to buy and are fine with the above pricing model, then you will have to participate by paying for your order upfront.
There is one common payment address:
1MicJkizHoANu3ZsC6ubf4Zg1UpW6bGNfgTo buy:pick the number of ASICMiner Block Erupter USBs to order: N
where N is between 1 and 5 onlysend the total amount (C = (N * 1.99)+ 0.2618) to the given address
post your order in the following format: <forum nick>; <N>; <C>; <sending address>
ensure the sending address is under your control, so you can sign with it in case of disputes
You can order in multiples of up to 5. Meaning: if you want to order say 6, you would place two orders: one for 5 units and another order for 1 unit. to order 7, you would place 2 orders where N=5 and second order where N=2... and so on.
Here are the costs for ordering:
Qt
1=1.99*1 + 0.2618=1.99+0.2618=
2.2518 BTCQt
2=1.99*2 + 0.2618=3.98+0.2618=
4.2418 BTCQt
3=1.99*3 + 0.2618=5.97+0.2618=
6.2318 BTCQt
4=1.99*4 + 0.2618=7.96+0.2618=
8.2218 BTCQt
5=1.99*5 + 0.2618=9.95+0.2618=
10.2118 BTCQt 6= amounts needed to order 5 and 1 added together
Qt 7= amounts needed to order 5 and 2 added together
Qt 8= amounts needed to order 5 and 3 added together
Qt 9= amounts needed to order 5 and 4 added together
Qt 10= amounts needed to order 5 and 5 added together
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If there is enough demand to order an additional 50 unit batch, I'll do so (given they are available to order). Those not getting into the queue will get their coins returned (to the sending address).
Shipment:The USB miners will be shipped to you within 1 day of me receiving them. Shipped in cardboard box, not padded envelopes... Here's the shipping sketch:
Communication:I live in Chicago (CST time zone: UTC/GMT -5 hours) and have a day-job that allows me ample time to devote to this endeavor. I do sleep at night, so if I don't answer at night, please be patient.
Cheers,
Canary
