In case you already haven't - GET OUT NOW!!!
A big ol THANK YOU to Dave & LukasBradley, I suspect you guys are the reason I got refund! THANK YOU.
Here's a message by LukasBradley from the (locked) btcfpga forums:
https://www.btcfpga.com/forum/index.php?topic=1041.0;topicseen1- I was unable to discern any value whatsoever in my due dilligence meeting with Tom in regards to BTCFPGA or the bASIC units (particularly the ASIC chip itself).
2- If you have an outstanding credit card preorder with BTCFPGA, I personally recommend you begin a chargeback of that amount with your bank issuer. Dave has attempted to process ALL outstanding requests for refunds. However, Dave and I feel confident Tom did not leave enough money in the merchant account to complete them all.
3- Dave and I were able to convince Tom to execute several BTC refunds yesterday. If you have an outstanding BTC preorder with BTCFPGA, I recommend you email Tom, and copy Dave and myself. Tom is the only one who can help you at this point. If you received a refund confirmed email of BTC, check the blockchain to see if you refund is coming. Dave can provide details here.
4- Tom did not show up for our meeting this morning, where he was asked to provide several pieces of information regarding BTCFPGA. All evidence I have leads me to believe he left town I have no idea of his location.
5- Dave was kept in the dark just as much as any of the rest of you. I strongly believe he has gone above and beyond to protect the customers.
I know many of you will have questions. I just landed in Atlanta, but will not be available for a few hours. I also am going to the Falcons game tomorrow. (One of the personal conditions of going to New York was not getting snowed in). I will attempt to answer as many as possible to the best of my ability. I WILL NOT give away personal information about Tom, or certain specifics of our meeting. I DO NOT believe in mob justice, and I'm completely uninterested in anonymous soap opera conversations. This entire endeavor is bad for the future of BitCoin, and I'm very disappointed.
Tom -
As I said in our meeting, you need help, both personally and professionally. I honestly do not think it is too late. Perform the refunds as quickly as possible. You know my terms. Please provide us the documentation so I can properly evaluate your company. I have given you nothing but good faith. You have taken every opportunity to provide bad faith.
EDIT: I forgot the forum is locked. I'm available on
[email protected] and as LukasBradley on Bitcoin Talk.