Read the Bitmain s9 thread or at least skim through it.
Bitmain builds/sells miners in batches with a new one announced every 2-3 weeks or so. Until the last 2 (BCH payment only) they typically sold out in hours.
Bitmain does NOT have any authorized resellers/distributors. Any seller offering an s9 for $1k or less is a SCAMMER or an idiot. Guess which is most likely... For reference, on eBay and such where you at least have chargeback or other protections s9's go for 2x Bitmains direct price and at least you have some protection against fraud.
Thanks for explaining this to me.
The ebay prices are ridiculous; purchasing through ebay would take way to long to see a ROI.
Do you have any idea when the next batch will be available or If I can do a preorder? as I'm looking on their website and I'm not getting an option to preorder.
Have patience, watch the website everyday. Also check their twitter acount for anouncements. Anyway, even if you are able to order on their site, it will probably be a preorder for january.
I paid 1200 last month, probably delivered in december.
Thanks for the advice I'll keep an eye out.