[AUCTION] AVALON Batch #2 (2nd try)

[nelisky]

This is my second attempt at auctioning my Avalon batch #2 unit, initial attempt was https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=249691.0 and the winner passed the unit to another member that in turn failed to get the coins and ultimately the winner gave up on buying this. Most of the original post still applies and is reproduced below, but I'm going to try slightly different terms this time:

I'm auctioning my Avalon Batch #2 order. It has been shipped to me but stupid customs refused to let it into my country due to lack of proof of payment... I tried to explain as good as I could, with no positive result.

So, it is now being returned to the shipper by DHL and Avalon has agreed to let me forward it to another person, which is where this auction comes in...

I paid 102 BTC for this order in another auction, so that's my starting point.

Escrow is welcomed, I would recommend Graet or John K but am open to others, but I expect full value to be released to me once the winner's address is acknowledged by Avalon as the new recipient of this order. You will also have to pay shipping separately, and I'm waiting on details for how much this shipping will be.

The auction starts now and bids will be accepted until tomorrow, Monday 15th, 16:00 UTC.

If there are bids after Monday, 15:00 UTC  and before 16:00 UTC they will extend the auction to 1 hour after the bid time.

If we reach a bid of at least 138 BTC (the winner bid last time around) the 1 hour rule will start immediately, potentially making the auction shorter. So if you bid 138 BTC now the auction will end one hour from now if there are no other bids.

In a nutshell:
- Minimum initial bid of 102 BTC
- Auction runs until Monday at 16:00 UTC unless bids reach 138 BTC or there is a bid within one hour of auction end
- Each bid guarantees one hour of auction run time after it
- Escrow gladly accepted, you arrange and pay for it
- Shipping will need to be paid separately, directly to Avalon
- Payment or escrow is expected before I send your details to Avalon
- Escrow is to be released when Avalon changes the order to your account/address (not on receiving the unit)

Please only bid if you intend to follow through, wasting time is a waste of time...

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[rammy2k2]

if u agree to release escrow when i receive item, i might be intrested

[nelisky]

if u agree to release escrow when i receive item, i might be intrested

Sorry, but no. The item is shipped directly from Avalon, and if you get in trouble with your local customs that's on you.

[foobaz]

105 BTC and I would also need escrow, Confirmation from Avalon directly that everything is above-board in the transaction and they have shipped out the unit via DHL next day express with the appropriate forms and requirements.  Once avalon has confirmed the unit + it has been shipped out by avalon via DHL next-day, I can release the escrow.

I think this is similar to what you said other than the actual ship-out happening.  I will take the risk on the US customs side so long as avalon has supplied the correct documentation.

where does avalon ship from?

[foobaz]

oh sorry, also the unit would have to be shipped out by 7/19/2013 by Avalon to make it useful, so if that is not possible, I am not interested in a bid.

[nelisky]

105 BTC and I would also need escrow, Confirmation from Avalon directly that everything is above-board in the transaction and they have shipped out the unit via DHL next day express with the appropriate forms and requirements.  Once avalon has confirmed the unit + it has been shipped out by avalon via DHL next-day, I can release the escrow.

I think this is similar to what you said other than the actual ship-out happening.  I will take the risk on the US customs side so long as avalon has supplied the correct documentation.

where does avalon ship from?

oh sorry, also the unit would have to be shipped out by 7/19/2013 by Avalon to make it useful, so if that is not possible, I am not interested in a bid.

Ok, lets make this perfectly clear for everyone then; I can not control Avalon and I cannot accept your bid given all the constraints you present. Specifically, I don't control when they ship it, all I can say is that they have shipped it to me already and have agreed to forward it to someone else. The unit was returned to the shipper over a week ago so I assume they have it already but can't promise as it is not something I can control.
Also, they send they unit out with a proforma invoice, which was not enough for my needs. But this is the same they did for everyone else and as such I assume that will be enough for almost everyone, if you need something more specific you'll have to take that up with them, I have zero weight on this.
You'll be paying them for the shipping, it was sent to my by DHL on a Monday and it arrived on my country on the following Wednesday, but I can't promise anything here either.
It was sent to me from Japan.

Everyone, the object of this auction is the order (ready to ship, as it was shipped already) from Avalon. That's what I'm selling here, if you need anything more either don't bid or take that up with Avalon directly.

I am not taking your bid in consideration as most of your requirements are not met.

[nelisky]

Less than 16 hours, no bid yet?

[hdcafe]

time is money.  if there are more unpredictable issues,   the valule this B2 avalon will be less then the B3.   Bach3 will be ship out very shortly. and the B3 avalon price is about 76BTC.

I suggest you to make it ship to your friend where there is no custom troubles.
With an item IN-HAND,  you can sell it immediately.

If you do not have such a friend.  I can help you.
I just received a B2 avalon without any problem.
I live in California, USA

I can also provide you the hosting service. That is, you simply host this machine at my cabinet in a data-center here in USA,  you can fully control your avalon online,  you may  pay less electricity fee than your home country. 

PM me if interested. I can provide you identity for your consideration.

[luchen7]

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[nelisky]

time is money.  if there are more unpredictable issues,   the valule this B2 avalon will be less then the B3.   Bach3 will be ship out very shortly. and the B3 avalon price is about 76BTC.

I suggest you to make it ship to your friend where there is no custom troubles.
With an item IN-HAND,  you can sell it immediately.

If you do not have such a friend.  I can help you.
I just received a B2 avalon without any problem.
I live in California, USA

I can also provide you the hosting service. That is, you simply host this machine at my cabinet in a data-center here in USA,  you can fully control your avalon online,  you may  pay less electricity fee than your home country. 

PM me if interested. I can provide you identity for your consideration.

I appreciate all that, and it is up to the bidders to assert how valuable the unit is for them.

The unit in hand will always be worth less than the unit in avalon's hands, one less hop so always faster regardless of what happens. You see, unpredictable issues are unpredictable...

Anyway, I thank you for your offer, I do have a few friends that could help me out but I'm certainly not interested in hosting the unit with someone I don't know. Since I already started the auction and there is one bid I'll follow through with it, though. It's what I prefer anyway, rather than have to setup and manage the unit remotely.

[nelisky]

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lunchen7 leads the race, 6:30 hours to go.

[nelisky]

4:30 hours to go...

[nelisky]

Less than 2 hours...

[nelisky]

From this point forth, any bid will extend the auction to the bid time + 60 minutes.

Highest (and single) bid is 102 btc for lunchen7

[nelisky]

Bump for 30 minutes to go

[nelisky]

I have received a bid by email from a newbie that can't post yet, he'll come in and confirm the bid once he has all the needed conditions met to get out of newbie jail.

FUEPA - 105 BTC

[rudrigorc2]

Im in China and if this do not finish well Im willing to pick this up

[nelisky]

Auction will end in ~15 minutes if no other bid comes in, FUEPA leads with 105 BTC

[nelisky]

ENDED.

FUEPA wins the unit for 105 BTC.

[FUEPA]

whoo hoo!