Paid the .06.
txid: 394ffc12130141c6a6dfa559feec20b755aee58447e47f3448eff952f7c5f99f
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I think you could even justify a fee for the legwork. I'm not sure the people able to order from China and facilitating this are even breaking even because of their time.
When you take the time involved in managing these group buys into account, you are quite right, we don't. As mentioned already, these are arranged to help the community here who are unable to buy these items themselves. There has been someone asking for a breakdown of the 0.06 BTC per person, hence my post. Anyone who is not happy about the charge is free to request a refund, but this will then mean that everyone else will have that bit more to pay..
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To anyone wondering why there is a charge of 0.06 BTC per person, this is the breakdown.
There is just 8 of you in this Group Buy, and the more people involved, the cheaper it is for everyone concerned. With just 8, this means that you will be paying more than usual, I am afraid.
*Total Shipping Costs - 0.48 BTC
FedEx from BTCC: 0.24 BTC (see picture)
Reshipping Fee split between the UK reshipper and minerjones: 0.1 BTC
VAT/Customs Duty/48hr Express Courier Service to the USA: At least 0.1 BTC total, likely more.
Anything remaining from the 0.14 BTC will be refunded between all participants. The last 2 times these orders were made, the reshipper actually used his own fee to cover some of the VAT, as the amount charged to participants was not enough. These group buys are not done to make money off of people, these are done to help people who are unable to order themselves.
Thought this post would help clear up the reasoning for the 0.06 BTC per person.
Thanks
There is just 8 of you in this Group Buy, and the more people involved, the cheaper it is for everyone concerned. With just 8, this means that you will be paying more than usual, I am afraid.
*Total Shipping Costs - 0.48 BTC
FedEx from BTCC: 0.24 BTC (see picture)
Reshipping Fee split between the UK reshipper and minerjones: 0.1 BTC
VAT/Customs Duty/48hr Express Courier Service to the USA: At least 0.1 BTC total, likely more.
Anything remaining from the 0.14 BTC will be refunded between all participants. The last 2 times these orders were made, the reshipper actually used his own fee to cover some of the VAT, as the amount charged to participants was not enough. These group buys are not done to make money off of people, these are done to help people who are unable to order themselves.
Thought this post would help clear up the reasoning for the 0.06 BTC per person.
Thanks
1 x Bitcoin Chip Six Color Signature Set @ 0.88 - Payment sent. Thanks!
txid: https://blockchain.info/tx/ba6d6678f920edadafe4fc14c63fb32114ec55da1fbd11f31ed8cf6be064395a
txid: https://blockchain.info/tx/ba6d6678f920edadafe4fc14c63fb32114ec55da1fbd11f31ed8cf6be064395a
Post for payments received.
TommyBitcoin: 0.98 BTC - 1 x Signature Set, 20 x 1k Bits Chips
bithalo: 0.88 BTC - 1 x Signature Set
JohnGalt: 0.88 BTC - 1 x Signature Set
dumbchump: 0.88 BTC - 1 x Signature Set
bitenvy: 0.88 BTC - 1 x Signature Set
NewkTownTN: 0.88 BTC - 1 x Signature Set + 1.02 BTC received for other small items
Hellot: 1.12 BTC - 1 x Signature Set and 2 x 100k Bits Chips
Son_of_a_bit: 5.34 BTC received for 1 Signature Set & Several Rolls of Chips
Total Received: 12.86 BTC
This post will be updated as and when more payments have been made.
TommyBitcoin: 0.98 BTC - 1 x Signature Set, 20 x 1k Bits Chips
bithalo: 0.88 BTC - 1 x Signature Set
JohnGalt: 0.88 BTC - 1 x Signature Set
dumbchump: 0.88 BTC - 1 x Signature Set
bitenvy: 0.88 BTC - 1 x Signature Set
NewkTownTN: 0.88 BTC - 1 x Signature Set + 1.02 BTC received for other small items
Hellot: 1.12 BTC - 1 x Signature Set and 2 x 100k Bits Chips
Son_of_a_bit: 5.34 BTC received for 1 Signature Set & Several Rolls of Chips
Total Received: 12.86 BTC
This post will be updated as and when more payments have been made.
I just sent .98 over for:
1) 1 Bitcoin Chip Six Color Signature Set at 0.88
2) 1 Bitcoin Chip, 1K Bits, Roll of Twenty at .10
Here is the txid:
8434f83232803f6c37d9df6a922d316aeb301f2057719eaaf824af6f0905f1ba
Thanks to all who make this group buy work
Glad you got in on the Group Buy, Tommy. I receive my sets tomorrow, so I'll let you know how nice they are
To all US members interested in these new poker chips from BTCC - I highly suggest getting in on this Group Buy. This will be the only opportunity you will have to get these poker chips and sets at current prices. The prices will increase on December 1st. Don't miss your chance to get these at current pricing, as they are definitely going to be more expensive after that date.
Source: BTCC Rep that I am in touch with.
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Any idea of how much they are planning to increase it by?Source: BTCC Rep that I am in touch with.
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No idea at all I'm afraid. I asked, and was told:
"Hey xxxxxx, the prices on the store are introductory prices indeed, I can’t give you more details unfortunately. However I suggest you to buy before December 1st."
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To all US members interested in these new poker chips from BTCC - I highly suggest getting in on this Group Buy. This will be the only opportunity you will have to get these poker chips and sets at current prices. The prices will increase on December 1st. Don't miss your chance to get these at current pricing, as they are definitely going to be more expensive after that date.
Source: BTCC Rep that I am in touch with.
Thanks!!
Any idea of how much they are planning to increase it by?Source: BTCC Rep that I am in touch with.
Thanks!!
Edit: thanks for the answer!
To all US members interested in these new poker chips from BTCC - I highly suggest getting in on this Group Buy. This will be the only opportunity you will have to get these poker chips and sets at current prices. The prices will increase on December 1st. Don't miss your chance to get these at current pricing, as they are definitely going to be more expensive after that date.
Source: BTCC Rep that I am in touch with.
Thanks!!
Source: BTCC Rep that I am in touch with.
Thanks!!
It also says, "Please note that this price is an introductory price, effective until December 1st." on the poker chip pages.
Indeed it does. So any group buy order would need to be placed by the end of November to ensure the items can be obtained at current prices. They just won't ship until the 12th.
This is on the BTCC Store when you check the rolls of Poker Chips: Shipping will start on December 12.
This means that no shipping will take place for anything in this current Group Buy until that date.
Just thought you should all be aware. This seems to only apply to the rolls of Poker Chips, and not other items. But it would be silly to make separate orders IMO.
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This means that no shipping will take place for anything in this current Group Buy until that date.
Just thought you should all be aware. This seems to only apply to the rolls of Poker Chips, and not other items. But it would be silly to make separate orders IMO.
Thanks
It also says, "Please note that this price is an introductory price, effective until December 1st." on the poker chip pages.
This is on the BTCC Store when you check the rolls of Poker Chips: Shipping will start on December 12.
This means that no shipping will take place for anything in this current Group Buy until that date.
Just thought you should all be aware. This seems to only apply to the rolls of Poker Chips, and not other items. But it would be silly to make separate orders IMO.
Thanks
This means that no shipping will take place for anything in this current Group Buy until that date.
Just thought you should all be aware. This seems to only apply to the rolls of Poker Chips, and not other items. But it would be silly to make separate orders IMO.
Thanks
what is the advantage of the 'group buy'? - is it to save on shipping to usa? or we get additional discounts?
As said on the BTCC Storepage, they do not currently sell to US residents whatsoever. If you want to buy something from BTCC and you live in the US, something similar to this is the only way you can do so.Any items ordered will be shipped to someone else outside of the US initially, then reshipped to the US where they will be distributed to everyone who ordered.
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