Avalon 8 Group Buy Interest?

[mc162BCT]

Just got this email from Canaan after filing an official "inquiry"


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Hi,

Thanks for your inquiry.


1)   A8 will be shipping in the first quarter 2018.

      We will announce all the details (include specification and price) before the end of this month.

      Please be patient and keep focusing on our official website and social media.


2)  Our minimal order quantity is 60 units.

     For order less than 60 units, please turn to our distributor https://canaan.io/official-distributors/.


3)  If your order is over 60 units,please click the following website to fill the form.
     ​We will contact you when we​ ​have inventory for you.

     Everyone need to fill out a profile
    (If you already filled the form before, don't need to do it twice.)
     
    ​A. ​Profile

​         ​https://[Suspicious link removed]/forms/UJBpgJlE5Vn3EMOR2

​   ​   
​   ​B. If you only want to mine for yourself, please fill out the form at this link
​        ​Miner
   
​        ​https://[Suspicious link removed]/forms/gXycWtJ2UqbIJsvE2


We do not accept pre-order.​
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Thanks & Sincerely,

Victoria

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I filled out the forms but they're honestly well above my individual budgeting.

I'm kinda pissed about this new 60Units-or get fucked attitude they seem to be going forward with.

Hopefully a veteran GroupBuy organizer might have some interest in one up as I'm more than confident filling a 60 unit bulk purchase would be pretty easily sold out however I understand the massive hassle such a large group buy would likely generate.

I'd be down for at least 3-5 assuming they're cost comparable to S9 prices etc ...



From the website...


The AvalonMiner 821 is the ROQ Solid Miner, Refined. The AvalonMiner 8xx is made with Reliable Open Quality, now with Airforming Cooling Technology.

Containing 104 x A3210 16 nm chips, AvalonMiner 821 is the latest Canaan AvalonMiner with a 11.0 Reliable Hashrate Per Second (RTHS).

By connecting our AvalonMiner Controller (sold separately) to a single AUC3 (AvalonMiner USB Convertor 3), you may connect five AvalonMiners. For maximum usage, you may connect the AvalonMiner Controller to 4 AUC3 devices which may each connect to 5 AvalonMiners for a total simultaneous management of twenty AvalonMiner 821 to reach 220 TH/s (RTHS).

If you manage a large installation of AvalonMiners, we can help you to deploy our openly developed AvalonMiner Management System which enables you to efficiently manage thousands of AvalonMiner machines.

This product contains: 1 X AvalonMiner 821, 1 X AvalonMiner USB Converter 3 (AUC3), 1 X AUC3 I2C 5PIN Cable, 1 X Micro-usb cable.

Specifications

Hashrate   11.0 TH/s (RTHS)Power Consumption    ≈ 1200W, +0% ~ +15% (with 93% PSU efficiency @ 25 C)Power Efficiency   0.109 Joules/GigaHash at the wallRated Voltage   
Chips   104 x A3210 16nm ASIC
Frequency   Smart Speed
Hash Error Rate   ~2% on chip validation
PSU output pins    NA
Network Connection   Through AUC3 + AUC3 I2c to AvalonMiner Controller
Controller   AvalonMiner Controller
AUC3   Each AUC3 may daisy-chain connect up to 5 devices
Operating Temperature   -5C-40C
Air-intake Temperature   -5 °C to 40°C
Cooling   Airform Cooling 1 rear fan 6000 RPM
Fan   1 X 12038 PWN
Noise   50-60db

AvalonMiner 821 includes a 90-day warranty, starting from the date goods are received. Canaan guarantees a 90 days warranty from the first date you receive the goods. We promise to replace defective or faulty parts with new parts, but mining earnings will not be compensated. Buyers pay inbound shipping and we will pay the return shipping. Please note that we are not responsible for any loss caused by customs delays, losses or charges.

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I'd be in for a couple!

[kebabman]

Yep I'd be in for 2 or 3 also.

[bit_wizard]

I was debating doing a group buy for Canada at least. I already had the forms filled out with corporate information and sent in a week back. So we'll see what happens. I'm looking to get 30 depending on price, with another 30 filled by word of mouth already. My calculated price for the A821 is ~$2306 USD.

[BoobsFan]

Hey guys. Im very much interested in this machine. Im in for 2 or 3 machines if its possible to leave them in Honkong.

[CryptoHodler30]

So unfortunately Canaan only accepts bank wires. This cause a host of logistical issues and most likely will not happen. Best bet is to order from your local distributor.

[activescott]

I'm good for a 2-3.

[dlezama]

Given that Canaan has a wide network of distributors (unlike bitmain and others) why do we need group buy? I'm waiting to buy from the distributors am I doing this wrong?

[bit_wizard]

Given that Canaan has a wide network of distributors (unlike bitmain and others) why do we need group buy? I'm waiting to buy from the distributors am I doing this wrong?

Depending on if the group buy is in your country, you could save a ton on import fees. Also depending on the pricing given, you could also save from the distribution up charges.

[Pandarian]

I would love to go for 2

[rogerrodger]

Any idea how cheaper do you think the group buy would be compared to getting through the distributor? 

[Servfox]

I’d take 1 if a group buy is organized

[Vlizze]

Interested

[Druiz287]

I'm in for two if we can get this going in an organized and transparent way.

[tetradrachm]

I would take 2.

How would this work since Canaan only accepts wire transfers? Would we use an escrow account?

Edit: I see the other thread got locked due to the complications of the purchase requiring a wire transfer. I guess this won't happen.

[mvergara]

I would also like to purchase 2-3 of these.

[Steamtyme]

The odds of anyone being able to put together a group buy are very unlikely. I would wager you won't have the chance until at least mid 2018. There stock is in such demand with distributors, plus they began to ask people in November for their projected needs, so all of those people and companies are in front of the line.

Then there are the logistics of 20-30 people getting together and paying for something so far in advance.

The landscape has changed drastically in the last 6 months, best bet is to try and purchase from any distributor you can even if the shipping will cost you a bit more.

[Toughit]

2

[mullen490]

If someone can put a group buy together I'm in for at least 10, can do less if needed to fill in others.

[bitcoininsanity]

I am down for 3 at least.