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Quote from: Tesla71 on April 17, 2013, 06:20:44 AM

As my Order also doesn't show up (and I did not expect to see it tomorrow..) I will open a ticket tomorrow.
In the ticketsystem they are asking for an order number, but where to get that from?

unfortunately if you placed an order as Guest, you did not get any order number confirmed (that is something done after the Walletbit payment was handled)

I've checked my communitcation with Adam at Walletbit and I don't see anything resembling the 4 digit order number
Avalon uses internally.

So you don't have an order number, unless you created an account later and placed a second order with that account.

Catch 22?

yxt

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BFL & support bitcoin? *lol*

johnyj

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Beyond Imagination

Cheers, Avalon only take payments in bitcoin, thus become the most strong support in bitcoin economy. I hope BFL will follow the same route after they have made their investment back, then we'll have more and more business join!

Tesla71

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"we are in also the process of merging many earlier problematic orders, if your order still does not show up in the store by Friday of the 19th please open another ticket."

As my Order also doesn't show up (and I did not expect to see it tomorrow..) I will open a ticket tomorrow.
In the ticketsystem they are asking for an order number, but where to get that from?

DPoS

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The smaller 2 module machines seems interesting too since it should be easier for them to ship out. (without powersupply of course)

I could see buying a few of these and being able to control the heat better

Bowjob

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Quote from: BitSyncom on April 16, 2013, 10:28:21 AM

Quote from: bitdude on April 16, 2013, 10:21:17 AM

Hi,

1) Will tracking codes be provided when the order is shipped?

2) Will there be a notification that the order was shipped?

Thanks!

yes of course.

Quote from: E3V3A on April 16, 2013, 06:03:07 AM

A very strange way of doing business here...

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7. communication protocol, reference board design provided in early May.

Sure, I'll order AFTER you have provided that. It would not make any sense to buy anything before actually having a working sample in hand, or at least some independent Bitminer verification...

up to you, or did you miss us shipping ~300 units ( made with these chips ) to customers?

Progress has been made!

creativex

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Quote from: Tehfiend on April 16, 2013, 11:58:06 AM

For the record, I wasn't complaining about bulk chips being priced in BTC, I just wanted to understand better. It seems very risky but it's their call and they currently have 100% of the leverage and can pretty much do and say as they please. Please put the pitchforks away, I'm just trying to learn!

On another note, if you're reading this Yufi, could you possibly give a quick update about the 20GH/sec upgrade module?

I am going to wait and see how the initial bulk chip orders go before I make the plunge myself but I am itching to invest in more mining hardware and remembered my Avalon's will have some room for these upgrade modules. Any information is greatly appreciated...

+1 I noticed the module purchase button was fairly recently updated to "Soon", but would like further guidance. Definitely interested.

Also Yifu, can you confirm that batch 2 units also have only one open expansion slot? It appeared as though the cases are the same dimensions as the batch 1 units. Presumably this means 4 slots total.

Tehfiend

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For the record, I wasn't complaining about bulk chips being priced in BTC, I just wanted to understand better. It seems very risky but it's their call and they currently have 100% of the leverage and can pretty much do and say as they please. Please put the pitchforks away, I'm just trying to learn!

On another note, if you're reading this Yufi, could you possibly give a quick update about the 20GH/sec upgrade module?

I am going to wait and see how the initial bulk chip orders go before I make the plunge myself but I am itching to invest in more mining hardware and remembered my Avalon's will have some room for these upgrade modules. Any information is greatly appreciated...

iammagicmike

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Quote from: Tehfiend on April 16, 2013, 12:29:23 AM

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why does it matter if it drops to $20, or $200?

I would assume it matters a lot since you are not paying TSMC (and who ever is packaging the chips) in BTC. I don't understand how you would pay for the chips if BTC crashed tonight and I only paid you $15,600 for 10,000 chips.

quit complaining and let the man work! If he wants to price chips in BTC then by golly I trust his judgement. When you're running the show at avalon then you can price it out in USD if you want.

BitSyncom

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Avalon ASIC Team

Quote from: bitdude on April 16, 2013, 10:21:17 AM

Hi,

1) Will tracking codes be provided when the order is shipped?

2) Will there be a notification that the order was shipped?

Thanks!

yes of course.

Quote from: E3V3A on April 16, 2013, 06:03:07 AM

A very strange way of doing business here...

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7. communication protocol, reference board design provided in early May.

Sure, I'll order AFTER you have provided that. It would not make any sense to buy anything before actually having a working sample in hand, or at least some independent Bitminer verification...

up to you, or did you miss us shipping ~300 units ( made with these chips ) to customers?

bitdude

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Hi,

1) Will tracking codes be provided when the order is shipped?

2) Will there be a notification that the order was shipped?

Thanks!

aneutronic

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Quote from: BitSyncom on April 16, 2013, 12:00:14 AM

why does it matter if it drops to $20, or $200?

Avalon will rise and fall with bitcoin, we only provide the option, the choice is yours.

Now this is something a company would only do if they believe in bitcoins and truly wants it to succeed.

I'm backing you guys 100%!

Agreed. +1

The Avalon team have proven themselves, they have integrity and I fully support their philosophy.

Ignore the peanut gallery, three cheers and beer for Avalon!

E3V3A

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A very strange way of doing business here...

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7. communication protocol, reference board design provided in early May.

Sure, I'll order AFTER you have provided that. It would not make any sense to buy anything before actually having a working sample in hand, or at least some independent Bitminer verification...

fpgaminer

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yeah sure, in few weeks in we will provide them.

Thank you for the answer.

Tehfiend

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Quote from: silzero on April 16, 2013, 12:36:47 AM

Quote from: Tehfiend on April 16, 2013, 12:29:23 AM

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why does it matter if it drops to $20, or $200?

I would assume it matters a lot since you are not paying TSMC (and who ever is packaging the chips) in BTC. I don't understand how you would pay for the chips if BTC crashed tonight and I only paid you $15,600 for 10,000 chips.

Try to understand the simplicity of this: "Avalon will rise and fall with bitcoin, we only provide the option, the choice is yours."

OK thank you I think I do finally understand. Basically what you are implying is that if the price of BTC crashes tonight and I buy 10,000 chips for $15,600, they would simply be unable to fulfill my order.

BitSyncom

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Avalon ASIC Team

Quote from: fpgaminer on April 16, 2013, 01:38:50 AM

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Avalon will rise and fall with bitcoin, we only provide the option, the choice is yours.

As will all of us involved with Bitcoin. It is good to see a Bitcoin business drive this point home.

By the way, BitSyncom, will customers who purchase your chips in bulk receive a few samples before the 10-week lead time on the production units? So custom PCB designs can be tested before production parts arrive.

Best of luck Avalon team! Thank you for the timely update.

yeah sure, in few weeks in we will provide them.

fpgaminer

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Avalon will rise and fall with bitcoin, we only provide the option, the choice is yours.

As will all of us involved with Bitcoin. It is good to see a Bitcoin business drive this point home.

By the way, BitSyncom, will customers who purchase your chips in bulk receive a few samples before the 10-week lead time on the production units? So custom PCB designs can be tested before production parts arrive.

Best of luck Avalon team! Thank you for the timely update.

dan99

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Quote from: silzero on April 16, 2013, 12:36:47 AM

Quote from: Tehfiend on April 16, 2013, 12:29:23 AM

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why does it matter if it drops to $20, or $200?

I would assume it matters a lot since you are not paying TSMC (and who ever is packaging the chips) in BTC. I don't understand how you would pay for the chips if BTC crashed tonight and I only paid you $15,600 for 10,000 chips.

Try to understand the simplicity of this: "Avalon will rise and fall with bitcoin, we only provide the option, the choice is yours."

Yes, our Sifu has spoken..

silzero

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Quote from: Tehfiend on April 16, 2013, 12:29:23 AM

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why does it matter if it drops to $20, or $200?

I would assume it matters a lot since you are not paying TSMC (and who ever is packaging the chips) in BTC. I don't understand how you would pay for the chips if BTC crashed tonight and I only paid you $15,600 for 10,000 chips.

Try to understand the simplicity of this: "Avalon will rise and fall with bitcoin, we only provide the option, the choice is yours."

Tehfiend

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why does it matter if it drops to $20, or $200?

I would assume it matters a lot since you are not paying TSMC (and who ever is packaging the chips) in BTC. I don't understand how you would pay for the chips if BTC crashed tonight and I only paid you $15,600 for 10,000 chips.

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