Topic: BFL calling "loyal" customers (from +1-866-723-3108) - page 2. (Read 6214 times)
I got the call as well.
So much for their ToS stating in no uncertain terms that no information will be sold, given, traded, etc. to ANY third party.
Amen. Butterfly Labs cannot be trusted at all with your private information. Can't be trusted, period.
So, instead of blasting emails to all those that ordered in the past offering 20% coupons, BFL decided to give a telemarketing firm all the phone numbers of their customers. So much for their ToS stating in no uncertain terms that no information will be sold, given, traded, etc. to ANY third party. Then again, there was no "promise" or cross-my-heart-hope-to-die clause either.
~TMIBTCITW
~TMIBTCITW
Why is everyone receiving a call from an 866 number when I received my call from an Oregon number?
Weird.
Weird.
NB: I have my KnC boxes, I have my 3rd-party BFL chip boards, and they're still yet to ship the LS from a few weeks before my initial order date. I switched to Monarch, because, meh - it gives me an excuse to be bitter and twisted for longer
:-o
:-o
I wonder how the tiny bit of additional business these calls generate stacks up against the reduction in business arising from giving everyone (even those who got their kit well before KnC kit hit the hashrate curve) a reason to start telling the world they wouldn't go near BFL again...
I doubt they'll even recoup the costs of the campaign tbh.
I doubt they'll even recoup the costs of the campaign tbh.
feeling so much love in this thread
Sounds like some last-ditch furious scamming to squeeze some more money out of the nearly-dead racket before the inevitable collapse.
Thanks for the headsup! I missed three calls from this number today, no voice message left. Now I know to keep not answering it. I'm a two time BFL customer FPGA and ASIC. I had to wait over a year for my 60GH unit, after many phone calls and emails I finally got my miner close to 8 mos later then it was promised. I'm done doing any more business with them.
Same call from +1-866-723-3108. If someone wants my code, it's bfl-590347 for 20% discount.
But anyone reading this thread probably will want to think twice before buying into their death spiral.
But anyone reading this thread probably will want to think twice before buying into their death spiral.
I received the same call this morning. I was asked if I was happy with the SC. I pointed out that I doubt it will make back what I paid for it.
I was then offered a discount for the Monarch product. I was polite and said that by the time it will be delivered it won't make any money so I will hold off on purchasing it for now (being polite). The poor lady asked if she could email me the code if i changed my mind later, I said sure. Received that email pretty much right away.
I don't know what to make of this other than the sales are being worked aggressively now by BFL which could indicate cash-flow/solvency problems. (<-- this is absolutely speculation on my part, I have no info other than the sales call/tactic to go on). The other thought is that given all the VC activity around btc, maybe they want to sell and to inflate the price, they want to show as much "booked" orders as humanly possible... No matter what the situation, I will conclude that they will not meet expected delivery dates on Monarch because if they were able to finally deliver as promised, their sales would explode once again with people believing that BFL has solved that issue and it's safe to order.
Whatever the situation, nothing positive about this, from my perspective...
I was then offered a discount for the Monarch product. I was polite and said that by the time it will be delivered it won't make any money so I will hold off on purchasing it for now (being polite). The poor lady asked if she could email me the code if i changed my mind later, I said sure. Received that email pretty much right away.
I don't know what to make of this other than the sales are being worked aggressively now by BFL which could indicate cash-flow/solvency problems. (<-- this is absolutely speculation on my part, I have no info other than the sales call/tactic to go on). The other thought is that given all the VC activity around btc, maybe they want to sell and to inflate the price, they want to show as much "booked" orders as humanly possible... No matter what the situation, I will conclude that they will not meet expected delivery dates on Monarch because if they were able to finally deliver as promised, their sales would explode once again with people believing that BFL has solved that issue and it's safe to order.
Whatever the situation, nothing positive about this, from my perspective...
This is kind of freaky. While reading through these messages, my cell phone starts ringing...yep it's 1-866-723-3108. I didn't answer because I'm done with BFL. I ordered my Jalapeno on 1 April (April fool's day--I should have known) when the website gave me the impression that delivery would be in a couple months, then I sent more $$ for the 2G upgrade when it came out. My Jalapeno arrived less than two weeks ago (taking over 6 1/2 months vs 2 months). As most everyone knows, difficulty has exponentially exploded and there's zero chance of ever recouping costs. So my first purchase is my only purchase I will ever make with BFL.
I think the only way to make money from BFL would be if the company went public...short their stock.
I think the only way to make money from BFL would be if the company went public...short their stock.
Did they ever bring their "preorder marketplace" online?
Not that I have enough risk appetite to try it.
Not that I have enough risk appetite to try it.
Yeah D&T, I was well aware, and made sure I was polite, while still expressing how I truly felt about the products and my experience as a customer.
I said thanks and wished her a nice day at the end of the call.
I said thanks and wished her a nice day at the end of the call.
Thats good. It wasn't directed at you just maybe some BFL customers who haven't got a call and will in the future will see that. You did the right thing. If your unhappy let them know your unhappy but in a civil way. BFL will probably get transcripts, notes, and summaries. Not sure it will do any good but Josh seems to think most BFL customers are happy customers and the forums just have a few loudmouth malcontents. Maybe if they get a summary that 95%+ of calls had a negative view of the company/product it will wake them up. Probably not but it can't hurt.
+1
now there is a true testimonial to the "value" of these vouchers, lol
I don't see why anyone would order a Monarch now. They're advertising 600Ghps for $4680 for Jan/Feb delivery (Nov/Dec delivery is sold out).
I could instead order up a 3-module CoinCraft Desk from bitmine.ch for January delivery for $4349 that promises 600Ghps nominal, and 900Ghps in "turbo mode".
And that's ignoring BFL's history of massively late deliveries.
So....if anyone wants my 20% off coupon code for some purpose, here it is. It's supposedly good for one week beginning today:
BFL-357829
Do post a reply here please if you successfully redeem it.
I could instead order up a 3-module CoinCraft Desk from bitmine.ch for January delivery for $4349 that promises 600Ghps nominal, and 900Ghps in "turbo mode".
And that's ignoring BFL's history of massively late deliveries.
So....if anyone wants my 20% off coupon code for some purpose, here it is. It's supposedly good for one week beginning today:
BFL-357829
Do post a reply here please if you successfully redeem it.
I asked the lady that called me, they are non-transferable. Pretty sure they couldn't get any more worthless
I don't see why anyone would order a Monarch now. They're advertising 600Ghps for $4680 for Jan/Feb delivery (Nov/Dec delivery is sold out).
I could instead order up a 3-module CoinCraft Desk from bitmine.ch for January delivery for $4349 that promises 600Ghps nominal, and 900Ghps in "turbo mode".
And that's ignoring BFL's history of massively late deliveries.
So....if anyone wants my 20% off coupon code for some purpose, here it is. It's supposedly good for one week beginning today:
BFL-357829
Do post a reply here please if you successfully redeem it.
I could instead order up a 3-module CoinCraft Desk from bitmine.ch for January delivery for $4349 that promises 600Ghps nominal, and 900Ghps in "turbo mode".
And that's ignoring BFL's history of massively late deliveries.
So....if anyone wants my 20% off coupon code for some purpose, here it is. It's supposedly good for one week beginning today:
BFL-357829
Do post a reply here please if you successfully redeem it.
I took the 20% off coupon.
My jalapeno arrived on time to earn me 0.3 bitcoins *and* double my original investment on eBay.
Maybe I'll buy a mining by the GH lottery ticket with it
Though I'd feel a bit dirty doing that given the number of people they've totally screwed over.
My jalapeno arrived on time to earn me 0.3 bitcoins *and* double my original investment on eBay.
Maybe I'll buy a mining by the GH lottery ticket with it
Though I'd feel a bit dirty doing that given the number of people they've totally screwed over.
Even an 80% off coupon is useless by the time you actually get the hardware its too late with BFL
I took the 20% off coupon.
My jalapeno arrived on time to earn me 0.3 bitcoins *and* double my original investment on eBay.
Maybe I'll buy a mining by the GH lottery ticket with it
Though I'd feel a bit dirty doing that given the number of people they've totally screwed over.
My jalapeno arrived on time to earn me 0.3 bitcoins *and* double my original investment on eBay.
Maybe I'll buy a mining by the GH lottery ticket with it
Though I'd feel a bit dirty doing that given the number of people they've totally screwed over.
conspicuous lack of Josh in this thread
Business must be good as he doesn't see the need to come here and drum up new business by pissing gasoline on the fires Jump to: