I just discovered Bitmit is closing down

[js1985]

Its official they are closing got reply back from support, i thought it was a hack at first

that quite sucks since nothing similar around with as many users

[UncleBobs]

phishing who?

I don't know who you are, uk1, or why you appear to be representing Bitmit (or is that the "royal we"?) but your posting history here is bizarre.  Page after page of "Welcome to the forum" in the newbies section doesn't enhance your credibility.

And then there is this thread:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=252389.msg2684836#msg2684836

What kind of person sells bars embossed ".999 Pure Gold/Silver", that are PLATED?
A scammer, that's who.

[uk1]

stated on the listings as plated.
scammer?check my feedback
+157
https://www.bitmit.net/en/user/uk1#feedback

[UncleBobs]

stated on the listings as plated.
scammer?check my feedback
+157
https://www.bitmit.net/en/user/uk1#feedback

Oh, you sell counterfeit £100 notes too, I'll bet.  All above board, right?

[film2240]

I'm rather suprised that a viable alternative to amazon/eBay that lets me trade with BTC is facing closure.I was shocked as I only saw the notice earlier tonight.I hope the new owners will keep this site running.Thankfully I managed to get my last order finished.

[uk1]

i dont sell £100 gbp bank notes
no such thing.

[IsaacGoldbourne]

stated on the listings as plated.
scammer?check my feedback
+157
https://www.bitmit.net/en/user/uk1#feedback

Oh, you sell counterfeit £100 notes too, I'll bet.  All above board, right?

Both of those items are used to scam people who buy them from who buys them off you.

[uk1]

i dont sell £ banknotes

[uk1]

you best start reporting sellers on ebay
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR1.TRC0.A0.Xclad+bullion&_nkw=clad+bullion&_sacat=0&_from=R40

[tonyq]

This is very disappointing to hear.
I think Bitmit is a great site and have had a few successful and smooth transactions on there.
I must admit, I am now slightly worried though. You are holding over 7 BTC in Escrow for me and my buyer should be confirming that he has received any day now.
Please tell me they will go into my BitMit wallet ok....it's about all I have in the world right now.
 

[UncleBobs]

i dont sell £ banknotes

But you do sell items intended to defraud.  Tell me, do the fake plated bars you deal in have the word "plated" anywhere on them?  

[uk1]

Novelties
end of story.

[Taras]

Does this mean Bitmit will be sold on Bitmit for a second time? 

[UncleBobs]

Novelties
end of story.

Cannabis scented parsley? 

Integrity?

[UncleBobs]

Does this mean Bitmit will be sold on Bitmit for a second time? 

You're not the only one whose sense of recursive ridiculousness was tickled by that concept

You know, I'm thinking it may be related to this:
Silk Road 2.0 Launches (forbes.com)
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=6683761

[bitly]

I really like the service.

Any idea how much it would cost to buy the website?

[tonyq]

This has just been added to the announcement on the website;

"There has not been any hack, missing funds etc. but we think that such a site should be run by a more professional business entity"

[Buffer Overflow]

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119334.0

[row5_seat47]

Expose---Big article  in print version of Bitcoin Magazine on BitMit was released about a week ago

"BitMit Bitcoin Auction is with Bits but Without a Face "

spoke to one of the founders briefly... also found/interviewed the original graphic designer for BitMit...

here's the first para

"Just a five minute walk from the Hong Kong Ngau Tau Kok Metro Station is Flat B20/F, Infotech Center No.21 Hung To Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong. This is the address given on the contact page of Bitmit. “Kwun Tong is a district where traditional Chinese culture and modern technology can be found,” boasts the “Fun in Kwun Tong” Website. What’s more, be sure to check out the “Lei Yue Mun Night Scene” after hours:..."

Latest Issue Issue 14 (Ignore Amazon date)
 http://www.amazon.com/Bitcoin-Magazine-Issue-CoinJoin-Anonymity/dp/1627767428

[OleOle]

Expose---Big article  in print version of Bitcoin Magazine on BitMit was released about a week ago

"BitMit Bitcoin Auction is with Bits but Without a Face "

spoke to one of the founders briefly... also found/interviewed the original graphic designer for BitMit...

here's the first para

"Just a five minute walk from the Hong Kong Ngau Tau Kok Metro Station is Flat B20/F, Infotech Center No.21 Hung To Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong. This is the address given on the contact page of Bitmit. “Kwun Tong is a district where traditional Chinese culture and modern technology can be found,” boasts the “Fun in Kwun Tong” Website. What’s more, be sure to check out the “Lei Yue Mun Night Scene” after hours:..."

Latest Issue Issue 14 (Ignore Amazon date)
 http://www.amazon.com/Bitcoin-Magazine-Issue-CoinJoin-Anonymity/dp/1627767428

So... what is the implication, another cheap Chinese rip off? The BitMit folks appreciate traditional Chinese culture? Without a face because checking out the night scene is another way of saying they use hookers?

My apologies but that link doesn't open any article or give me any glimpse into the scammy-looking ebook on sale for five dollars on that page and suffice to say I'm not buying a book about Hong Kong tech self-aggrandisers who are more interested in running away than looking after the customers that supported their business model.

The site has shut down, they're not saying anything, so they got leaned on. Leaned on hard. Imagine using the same colours as ebay anyway, that's not only a pathetic lack of imagination, it's asking for trouble.

*flips two cents and walks away*