I don't follow the logic of acquiring bitcoins at a 50% discount. The article appears to be written by someone who shouldn't be writing articles, no offense.
1. Buy candybar for $0.25, you normally sell this for $0.50 in your store.
2. Sell candybar for $0.50 worth of BTC.
3. You just acquired $0.50 worth of BTC for $0.25.
Obviously, you would have to scale it up to be worth your time, but that's what he's trying to say.
It is apparent he isn't a professional writer, but I found it to be easy to read. I am glad to see someone publishing such articles. What have you done for the bitcoin community lately Etlase2?
This is, of course, unbelievably stupid. It could be rephrased as:
1. Buy candybar for $0.25, you normally sell this for $0.50 in your store.
2. Sell candybar for $0.50 worth of dollars.
3. You just acquired $0.50 worth of dollars for $0.25.
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Yes, or it could be phrased like this:
1. Buy candybar for $0.25, you normally sell this for $0.50 in your store.
2. Sell candybar for $0.50 worth of BTC.
3. You just acquired $0.50 worth of BTC for $0.25.
I don't understand how this is stupid. If I want to buy $0.50 worth of BTC on MtGox right now I will spend exactly how much in USD? Right, $0.50. Or I can sell a product of mine for bitcoin. Assuming I'm not an idiot and I ordinarily sell my products at a profit, then, as explained, I'm essentially getting bitcoins for less than the market price. Herp derp.
