This is great info. Thank you. My problem is that these coins from the auction, the price for the 2 items I want come at such a great price (~2.6 for a cas coin and the gold plated bar, something I've been eyeing for a while) and this is the first time I've ever seen it happen. I've been browsing the forums for a long time, and this is the first time I actually have a good opportunity to get them. I'm torn. I would like to purchase them. And on the other hand, if Dz decides to not sell them, then I lose out.
I wasn't aware of the situation with DZ's auction, but I skimmed the thread and I can verify that you really are using this loan to pay for those items mentioned. I'll tell you what, in the event that Dz changes his mind and end up not selling the items, you can make a repayment of only 1.45btc. If he does sell the items to you, then in two weeks you can make repayment of 1.60btc, again no hassle of escrow or collateral required. Seems like a win-win-win for all that's involved if the latter plays out: I get the small interest, you get the items rare items at well below market price, and Dz gets his funds for his wedding/honeymoon.
In the event that you have a hard time paying back the loan in btc, I can accept fiat via paypal at today's market rate on LBC. I can be quite flexible for legit loans to trusted members.