OLPC XO laptop

[Anonymous]

I really doubt they are real. It will go back to the mid-40s soon enough. If this holds true, I might have to retract my offer.

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[nelisky]

I really doubt they are real. It will go back to the mid-40s soon enough. If this holds true, I might have to retract my offer.

We will, eventually, think of prices in terms of bitcoins and not the other lesser currencies counterparts. I do need to pay for shipping in euros, so I don't want to sell for a price where I end up paying to sell, but other than that I want bitcoins. Of course I assume coins will increase in value, but I'm pretty sure we'll see both parity and back to <0.4 in the near future, so if your decision is based on the spot btc/$ index, you are in for a ride

But because I understand the times are very volatile, let me hit the hammer once on the current bids... I can't promise an exact time to end this, but I'll try to keep it below 24h after the latest bid.

So... going once...

[nelisky]

B2 - Atlas @ 155 (Feb 1)
B4 - rebuilder @ 220 (Feb 1)

Going twice...

We have been seeing a huge increase in the value of bitcoins, and while it might be short lived, no one can really do more than guess.  So 3 options I see:
- If you guys want to review your offers down I won't mind, though I do believe that they are still fair for both sides.
- Another option is to take the current high value of bitcoins as leverage to close the deal. The 24hr average is now on .65, so if it doesn't fall under .60 and you keep your bids, I'll be happy to close the deal right now.
- We can just wait this volatile period out.

What say you?

[rebuilder]

220 is an OK price IMO. This spike is due to speculation, I'm not interested in that. I expect the USD/BTC price to fall to 0.55-0.6 or thereabouts quiet soon, anyway. Close the auction on the B4 if you don't want to wait for further bids and PM me so we can work out the details.

[nelisky]

220 is an OK price IMO. This spike is due to speculation, I'm not interested in that. I expect the USD/BTC price to fall to 0.55-0.6 or thereabouts quiet soon, anyway. Close the auction on the B4 if you don't want to wait for further bids and PM me so we can work out the details.

Yep, I feel the same way. There's some resistance @ .55 but that is all that prevents prices from going back to <0.5. Or course the market may prove me wrong (I hope so ).

If you don't mind, I still have a few hours of work ahead of me, so if no other bids appear before I finish, I'll close the B4 deal with you. If you want me to close right now I can too, it is a fair price.

[Anonymous]

I'll be happy to close with you once the price settles. .55/BTC isn't bad.

[nelisky]

220 is an OK price IMO. This spike is due to speculation, I'm not interested in that. I expect the USD/BTC price to fall to 0.55-0.6 or thereabouts quiet soon, anyway. Close the auction on the B4 if you don't want to wait for further bids and PM me so we can work out the details.

Ok, B4 is off market, rebuilder takes it for 220 coins.

I am unable to send you a PM, the forum software keeps telling me I'm leaving the body empty for some reason. PM me an email address so we can make the needed arrangements.

[nelisky]

I'll be happy to close with you once the price settles. .55/BTC isn't bad.

Not sure I understand here, Atlas... you mean you'll be ok to close the deal @ 155 for the B2 if/when prices settle at .55? You are alone in the bidding for this laptop, so I'm certainly ok with waiting, I just want to be clear as to what your bid and conditions are.

[Anonymous]

I am going to have to lower my offer to 135 BTC due to this deflation.

I will need less than 3 days from now to collect the BTC, if you don't mind.

[nelisky]

I am going to have to lower my offer to 135 BTC due to this deflation.

I will need less than 3 days from now to collect the BTC, if you don't mind.

B2 - Atlas @ 135 (Feb 2)
B4 - sold to rebuilder

As I said, I'm perfectly ok with waiting, but since the deal isn't close if someone outbids you and wants prompt delivery I may just take it. Again, you are alone bidding so you should be safe

[Anonymous]

I had to loan my cousin money. Lowering to 90 BTC. Close whenever you would prefer.

[nelisky]

I had to loan my cousin money. Lowering to 90 BTC. Close whenever you would prefer.

This has got to be the strangest bid sequence I've seen in a while I'm not selling it at that price, not with the shipping included, so feel free to retract or bid up at your leisure.

No hurries, though.

[kiba]

I had to loan my cousin money. Lowering to 90 BTC. Close whenever you would prefer.

I am sure he will ask you for more loans. 

[Anonymous]

Haha, it's been a pleasure. Well, I won't go higher than 100 BTC.

[Pegasus-Rider]

I'm interested what's the minimal cost of an XO, shipping to Russia included (Moscow or Saint-Petersburg will do)?

[nelisky]

I'm interested what's the minimal cost of an XO, shipping to Russia included (Moscow or Saint-Petersburg will do)?

Make me an offer, all bids in thread are inclusive of shipping. Just make sure you understand the XO currently on sale is a B2 version (see first post for links to specs) which, having only 256MB ram can't use newest sugar builds. It still works fine, though.

I have one more, C1 version (first mass production, the ones on the "give one, get one" initiative) but I'm not sure I want to sell it. You are free to make me an offer on this one too, of course.

[Anonymous]

Are you willing to be paid in silver, Nelisky?

...with a mixture of Bitcoins of course.

[Anonymous]

Look, I apologize for being silly. I retract. Thank you for your time.

[nelisky]

Look, I apologize for being silly. I retract. Thank you for your time.

Be silly all you want, I don't mind

B2 is open for offers, please form a single line!

[AtticusHardenCourt]

Now, you say you are in Europe. How much in BTC for shipment to the US?