Is it worth it to buy a used ASIC at a discount?

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Quote from: Red Tricycle on August 19, 2014, 02:13:43 PM

I see a HASHRA Lunar Launcher 14MH on craigslist for $375. It is used but it is also quite a bit cheaper than a new one.
I live in the Pacific NW, where electricity is really cheap, so I'm thinking there might be a chance at recouping the cost. Then again this person obviously lives up here too and they're selling. Also looking at a Gridseed blade for $600 and a Antminer S3 for $420...

What do you think?

no, at that price its NOT a good deal. $200 is a "decent" deal. $300 is too much

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Quote from: Red Tricycle on August 19, 2014, 02:13:43 PM

I see a HASHRA Lunar Launcher 14MH on craigslist for $375. It is used but it is also quite a bit cheaper than a new one.
I live in the Pacific NW, where electricity is really cheap, so I'm thinking there might be a chance at recouping the cost. Then again this person obviously lives up here too and they're selling. Also looking at a Gridseed blade for $600 and a Antminer S3 for $420...

What do you think?

Seems like a good deal, just make sure the machine is hashing well and not having some defects.. ask to show proof of working before buying..

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Quote from: Red Tricycle on August 19, 2014, 02:13:43 PM

I see a HASHRA Lunar Launcher 14MH on craigslist for $375. It is used but it is also quite a bit cheaper than a new one.
I live in the Pacific NW, where electricity is really cheap, so I'm thinking there might be a chance at recouping the cost. Then again this person obviously lives up here too and they're selling. Also looking at a Gridseed blade for $600 and a Antminer S3 for $420...

What do you think?

you can buy gridseed blades on ebay cheaper and

you can buy gridseeds for 179 here

http://gawminers.com/collections/all-miners/products/5-2-mh-s-gridseed-blade-used-same-day-shipping

use code

WELCOMETOGAW - $10 off orders over $150

GAW25 - $25 off orders over $200

do 3 orders 1 for 179 get 10 off 179 -10 = 169

then buy 2 for 358 get 25 off 358-25 = 333

that will earn points about 5000

So cash them in for 10 bucks off order the fourth

for 179 -10 = 169

grand total cost = 671 use a cc for protection

g4143

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Sounds like a good idea, ASIC still maintains a level of mining practicality.

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Quote from: Red Tricycle on August 19, 2014, 02:13:43 PM

I see a HASHRA Lunar Launcher 14MH on craigslist for $375. It is used but it is also quite a bit cheaper than a new one.
I live in the Pacific NW, where electricity is really cheap, so I'm thinking there might be a chance at recouping the cost. Then again this person obviously lives up here too and they're selling. Also looking at a Gridseed blade for $600 and a Antminer S3 for $420...

What do you think?

That is weird, normally 2nd hand is much more expensive then new but you are good to go ahead and buy. It should ROI better..

Unacceptable

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Well,I picked up a GAW 13/14MH'er on sale for $179 last thurs,should be here tomorrow Grin

So the Hashra is overpriced,since the same GAW/Zues miner was about $349 on Ebay.No longer available at GAW or Zoomhash............................

What Gridseed Blade are referring too,the 5.2MH one Huh

They're going for $160-180 on Ebay & $349 on Zoomhash.

So,look around man!!! Wink

MichaelBliss

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The hash rate is going up like crazy, I don't think you'll roi with that equipment at this rate.

firejuan

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Because it's sterile...

As long as the equipment is not damaged and the electricity costs are not outrageous it is not a bad idea, but eventually they will run their course just like all tech does

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Quote from: Red Tricycle on August 19, 2014, 02:13:43 PM

I see a HASHRA Lunar Launcher 14MH on craigslist for $375. It is used but it is also quite a bit cheaper than a new one.
I live in the Pacific NW, where electricity is really cheap, so I'm thinking there might be a chance at recouping the cost. Then again this person obviously lives up here too and they're selling. Also looking at a Gridseed blade for $600 and a Antminer S3 for $420...

What do you think?

Good idea. As long as there are no issues with the equipment, buying second-hand can be a lot cheaper than new.

Red Tricycle

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I see a HASHRA Lunar Launcher 14MH on craigslist for $375. It is used but it is also quite a bit cheaper than a new one.
I live in the Pacific NW, where electricity is really cheap, so I'm thinking there might be a chance at recouping the cost. Then again this person obviously lives up here too and they're selling. Also looking at a Gridseed blade for $600 and a Antminer S3 for $420...

What do you think?

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