Topic: [closed] USA/Canada Buy #1 193/50] ASICMiner Erupter USB 2.03496 each @ 5 units - page 18. (Read 52644 times)

To pickup a few and use them to introduce others to mining is a good thing for bitcoin in the long run.  USB mining sticks will get it introduced to the mainstream user.  it is going to be a tipping point.

I would totally pick up a few of these, if they hadn't priced them so high. I might pick up a few offhand in a few months to give to friends, but I can't justify it right now.

it's BTC2.03496 per unit with this group buy if you pickup 5 units.

This group's price is better for orders in 5s.

completely agreed. no offense meant.

arklan's cheaper and with Escrow  BTC 2.0808 per unit 

https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/asicminer-usb-group-buy-orders-closed-pay-for-extra-195052

People are free to setup their own group buys. 

Sorry, my www.shipandinsure.com account is good for US shipments only.  I don't want to get involved with international shipments.

no sense setting up multiple group buys for the US/canada until at least one of them gets it's 300 minimum...
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/asicminer-usb-group-buy-orders-closed-pay-for-extra-195052

Will you ship to Australia? I can pay a bit extra for postage.

Status updates:

Ya'll might need to know this as they begin showing up in the mail for you: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/how-to-use-asicminer-block-erupters-with-cgminer-on-windows-7-220450

2013-05-05: group buy setup
2013-05-09: if you order 10+, I will ship via FedEx next day service.
2013-05-24: Group open to Canadian orders of 5+
2013-05-27: Today we got a nice surprise, the minimum order is now 50 instead of 300.  As a result, our group order will be placed in 12 hours.
2013-05-27: Payment sent to friedcat for 193 units: https://blockchain.info/tx/cfb20829772eb9a3e774fda0f405bd96dbcc53e2cc6d06505be925473f9a9093
2013-05-28: Just got a text from friedcat that the DHL label for this order is being printed...
2013-05-29: add .12 for next day shipping if your order is less than 10 units and you want next day instead of priority.
2013-06-01: 4th group buy here: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/usacanada-group-buy-4-68050-asicminer-erupter-usb-204236-each-5-units-222960
2013-06-01: All shipments I send out require a signature.

The Universe/God LOVES irony/coincidences... look at this, click on the transaction id (above link) and see that the map flag is planted in Ukraine for relaying this transaction... Well, what are the odds of that?  Any statisticians here to calculate the odds?  I was born in Ukraine...

I have received the payment address for our group buy from friedcat/ASICMiner.

Folks, the payment will be sent to friedcat at 1:30 PM CST (Chicago) on 5/27/2013
Timer removed. End time: 2013-05-27+13:30:59

Pricing:
The minimum order size for the group buy is 300 units at 1.99 bitcoins each.

Shipping cost: $5.80 for Priority Mail Small Flat Rate box.  I will ship up to 5 USBs per 1 USPS shipping box. At the current exchange rate ($110 USD/BTC) the cost of shipping up to 5 USBs is .053 bitcoins.  I will not use anything else like a padded envelope and risk crushing of USBs while in transit.

Insurance cost is $2.40 for $1000 of declared value.  This adds .0218 btc at current exchange rate.

Handling and processing is .15 btc for up to 5 USBs

So this is about (5*1.99)+.053+.0218+.15 = 10.1748 BTC per 5 USB devices. which is BTC2.03496 per USB device when you buy 5.

Note: If you want to pickup your order in person, you may do so by appointment, after I finish shipping first, your cost is 1.99 btc per USB device under this option.

Ordering:

If you still want to buy and are fine with the above pricing model, then you will have to participate by paying for your order upfront.

There is one common payment address: 1Gmop1ATPKytieiw6Zdn4vDAWPLKdfmYx5

To buy:

pick the number of ASICMiner Block Erupter USBs to order: N where N is between 1 and 5 only
send the total amount (C = (N * 1.99)+ 0.2248) to the given address
post your order in the following format: ; ; ;
ensure the sending address is under your control, so you can sign with it in case of disputes

You can order in multiples of up to 5. Meaning: if you want to order say 6, you would place two orders: one for 5 units and another order for 1 unit.  to order 7, you would place 2 orders where N=5 and second order where N=2... and so on.

If there is enough demand to order an additional 300 batch, I'll do so (given they are available to order). Those not getting into the queue will get their coins returned (to the sending address).

Shipment
The USB miners will be shipped to you within 1 day of me receiving them.

Communication
I live in Chicago (CST time zone: UTC/GMT -5 hours) and have a day-job that allows me ample time to devote to this endeavor. I do sleep at night, so if I don't answer at night, please be patient.

Cheers,

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