Is this GB still active ? Is pricing going to be adjusted relative to Batch 4 ?
Still have an order via this GB trying to get resolved.
Thanks Bitmain !
Topic: Paypal Group Buy - Antminer S5 (USA Customer Only) $480 includes Shipping (Read 3274 times)
January 09, 2015, 12:39:46 PM
January 09, 2015, 02:23:46 AM
Awe. What about the poor Canadians?
January 05, 2015, 04:29:03 PM
With BTC dropping down to ~$300 USD, this seems like a good time to buy via fiat. Looking to pick up at least another... PM'd !
why would it be better to buy in fiat and effectively pay premium when you can instant buy BTC on coinbase?*shrugs*
Seemed to make more sense buying with fiat than with BTC that I have previously mined.
January 05, 2015, 03:17:21 PM
With BTC dropping down to ~$300 USD, this seems like a good time to buy via fiat. Looking to pick up at least another... PM'd !
why would it be better to buy in fiat and effectively pay premium when you can instant buy BTC on coinbase?
January 05, 2015, 01:36:46 PM
With BTC dropping down to ~$300 USD, this seems like a good time to buy via fiat. Looking to pick up at least another... PM'd !
why would it be better to buy in fiat and effectively pay premium when you can instant buy BTC on coinbase?
Also, the Paypal includes shipping, so I think it's effectively a wash. 
January 05, 2015, 01:27:00 PM
With BTC dropping down to ~$300 USD, this seems like a good time to buy via fiat. Looking to pick up at least another... PM'd !
why would it be better to buy in fiat and effectively pay premium when you can instant buy BTC on coinbase?
January 05, 2015, 12:57:40 PM
With BTC dropping down to ~$300 USD, this seems like a good time to buy via fiat. Looking to pick up at least another... PM'd !
Correction: Now well below $300 (i.e. closer to $265).
January 03, 2015, 01:43:54 PM
With BTC dropping down to ~$300 USD, this seems like a good time to buy via fiat. Looking to pick up at least another... PM'd !
January 01, 2015, 09:35:47 AM
Can anyone recommend a PSU for one s5?
yeah links for you corsair rm850
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Series-80PLUS-Gold-Certified-Supply/dp/B00EB7UIXM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420122994&sr=8-1&keywords=corsair++850
antec
http://www.amazon.com/Antec-Current-ATX12V-850-HCG-M/dp/B00BT6O2TY/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420123089&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=anterc++850
evga 1300 g2 - will do 2 and the seller on amazon is very good price.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00COIZTZM/ref=sr_1_1_olp?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1420123232&sr=1-1&keywords=evga+1300+g2&condition=new
December 31, 2014, 09:41:22 PM
Can anyone recommend a PSU for one s5?
December 31, 2014, 07:35:34 PM
Also its the shipping that its added 408$ is probably without shipping
899 for 2 on bitmaintech.com shipped to the usa.
455 for 1 on bitmaintech.com shipped to the usa
vs
480 for 1 with paypal.
so an extra 25 dollars
I can get a 2 % discount
or I can take 6 months no interest to pay it.
December 31, 2014, 08:33:25 AM
Also its the shipping that its added 408$ is probably without shipping
December 31, 2014, 08:11:27 AM
Seems like I can go to Bitmain and get them quite a bit cheaper that this group buy.
I'm likely confused... but $408 is less than $480 last I checked.
I'm likely confused... but $408 is less than $480 last I checked.
That is because this is a PAYPAL GROUP BUY. PAYPAL charges people % and it's dangerous to trade with PayPal as you can charge back. That's why the price per unit is higher.
December 31, 2014, 02:48:46 AM
Seems like I can go to Bitmain and get them quite a bit cheaper that this group buy.
I'm likely confused... but $408 is less than $480 last I checked.
I'm likely confused... but $408 is less than $480 last I checked.
December 29, 2014, 08:34:31 AM
I would also bring up as a long time buyer-seller on paypal. (2003) Many people get discounts from paypal.
I get a standing 2% minimum discount that does not affect the seller's bottom line.
So that 480 paypal price now = 480 - 9.60 or 471.40. Once I get my s-5 today I may do a paypal buy for 1 more. So if btc changes and shoots up I
paid in cash.
I also belong to square trade and as amazing as it sounds I most likely could get a 2 or 3 year warranty on this item for 30 or 40 usd more.
Not sure I want to do that but it is a possible option.
I get a standing 2% minimum discount that does not affect the seller's bottom line.
So that 480 paypal price now = 480 - 9.60 or 471.40. Once I get my s-5 today I may do a paypal buy for 1 more. So if btc changes and shoots up I
paid in cash.
I also belong to square trade and as amazing as it sounds I most likely could get a 2 or 3 year warranty on this item for 30 or 40 usd more.
Not sure I want to do that but it is a possible option.
December 29, 2014, 02:40:07 AM
It is Paypal Approved!! 
And question to 5% or so more expensive... Yes, there is a cost to run it on Paypal as Paypal requires signature confirmation on the product. That is another $7 and credit card percentage.
If the USA Paypal Group Buy is a success, then EU portion may start
To Participate, please PM your Paypal Email address and you will receive a Paypal Invoice for Antminer S5
I would do one if paypal lifted my limitations. My PayPal is still limited since my u1 PayPal group buy EU.
OP make sure your PayPal account is business and filled in all tax details. Or else they will limit your transaction amount per year to around $500 or something.
And question to 5% or so more expensive... Yes, there is a cost to run it on Paypal as Paypal requires signature confirmation on the product. That is another $7 and credit card percentage.
If the USA Paypal Group Buy is a success, then EU portion may start
To Participate, please PM your Paypal Email address and you will receive a Paypal Invoice for Antminer S5
Yet, too bad there is no such group buy for European customers 
I would do one if paypal lifted my limitations. My PayPal is still limited since my u1 PayPal group buy EU.
OP make sure your PayPal account is business and filled in all tax details. Or else they will limit your transaction amount per year to around $500 or something.
December 29, 2014, 12:39:50 AM
Yet, too bad there is no such group buy for European customers
I would do one if paypal lifted my limitations. My PayPal is still limited since my u1 PayPal group buy EU.
OP make sure your PayPal account is business and filled in all tax details. Or else they will limit your transaction amount per year to around $500 or something.
December 28, 2014, 06:31:38 PM
Yet, too bad there is no such group buy for European customers
December 28, 2014, 05:58:19 PM
Thanks for clarification.
December 28, 2014, 05:29:05 PM
Not to be a bother... but can't you order from BITMAIN for a lot less, especially batch 3?
The keyword here is "PayPal". The difference is about $30-40 I think, i.e. about 10%. Perhaps it's worth it for someone who doesn't have an easy way to acquire BTC and/or wants to use a credit card. It's $486 on Amazon and apparently selling well: #1 Best Seller in Computer Servers.
Edit: On Bitmain's site it's $456 shipped to USA for a single unit, so $24 or ~5% difference.
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