They couldn't reveal detailed info about the product or the date because if they say "A" it will spread and if they can't delliver then loads of bs will be floating around on the net( just check BFL threads).
And you can preorder without paying at the moment, when more detailed info about the product will be out(on their homepage) preorders will receive e-mail and will have to pay for their order or loose their place in queue.
Ergo, the concern, hence the trying to stop the scam in its tracks.
Do you really think they actually have a cutoff of 500 units? There is no way in hell we would be able to prove such an event.
First 500 pays 100% upfront to be in queue.
Next 500 pays 50%, then the other 50% prior to 2-3 weeks before shipping.
Either way, 1,000 people will be paying 100% prior to a vapor shipping announcement.
They can easily tell the first 1,000-2,000 people who sign up that they are of the first 500 people who HAVE to pay 100% as soon as they get an email from them. Where's the accountability that there would ONLY be 500 people offered this option. And, are we talking 500 people or 500 units? The text I read (sorry for not quoting) reads people.
If viable, KNCMiner was given ample opportunity to get in front of this before it exploded in their face, but now they seem to taking the stance that they don't want to be in the same position as the BFL threads, but that's exactly what they now have.
That said, anymore Newbies care to share with us your positive conversations with KNCMiner?
NEXT!
^^ now ya done it.. our resident asic scam detector has flagged you.
What these people/companys dont understand is that sentiment grows astronomically and once you get into BFL land the community will digital lynch youre brand!
Behave in a manner thats authentic and the community will reward you greatly.. Silence breeds concern and concern turn into fear and uncertainty and when you are asking people to invest in your company or brand at such as scale and you ask of them "trust"... You better be authentic, genuine and forthcoming at the minimum.