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August 09, 2013, 12:50:38 PM
#33
AWESOME!!
Item is now at sort facility HARARE - ZIMBABWE according to DHL tracking.

Great, I'm sure this will create a lot of curiosity about Bitcoin!
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August 09, 2013, 12:46:01 PM
#32
you have some really cool stuff, i saw them on your Coingig store, what else do you sell? it would be cool to sell local items from Zimbabwe.

Thanks! I can also sell handmade African items like necklaces, bracelets and earrings for women.

I'm going to investigate selling custom sewn / embroidered items - these will be more exciting than they sound, I'm thinking of custom Bitcoin designs and "fuzzy flashers."

I also hope in future to offer a range of South African sweets.

As it happens, I have a contact who travels regularly to Zimbabwe. He can bring items like Zim banknotes, wood, stone & leatherwork, etc. Or let me know if there's anything special you'd like from Zim, I'll make a plan to get it for you. [edit - I see the Mbira, a traditional African instrument which is like a cross between a piano and a harp, selling on Amazon for way too many Dollars. I bet I could get those instruments made by the same Shona tribespeople for a whole lot less in Bitcoin.]
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August 09, 2013, 07:02:02 AM
#31
Here's a pic of Benjamin with a smaller BTCeadchain in red.



This is perhaps a more practical pocket-size, although I prefer the original orange and gold colours.

From now on, the default BTCeadchain will be the smaller size pictured above but with the original gold BTC and orange border.

The price of this smaller version is The price for the original larger one remains

Benjamin can do just about any size and colour (even different designs including fairly complex 3D objects) so please specify if you want something different.


Yea, orange and gold best reflects BTC gold standard.
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August 09, 2013, 06:58:18 AM
#30

I included the following note:

Dear Mr. Chikwanha,

Please accept this beaded keychain, handmade in South Africa and sent to you at the request of a friend of your University.

The B symbolises Bitcoin, a new form of digital currency which offers substantial advantages over traditional fiat currencies.

Your friend abroad recognises the value of learning and so would love to donate (via Bitcoin) to Great Zimbabwe University.

These Bitcoin donations could be exchanged for fiat currency, used to purchase a variety of goods and services online or
invested in the expectation of further appreciation in the Bitcoin price (at this time, 1 Bitcoin is worth roughly $100 USD).

To set up a Bitcoin "wallet" in order to receive donations, please refer to the following introductory website:

https://www.weusecoins.com/en/

To check the value of Bitcoin against a variety of currencies, kindly consult the following site:

http://coinmill.com/BTC_calculator.html#BTC=1

Finally, if you wish to interact with African Bitcoin enthusiasts, perhaps to ask questions, conduct business
or set up an exciting learning project for students, please visit this forum:

http://www.bitcoins.co.ke/forum/index.php

Warmest regards from the Bitcoin community!




AWESOME!!
Item is now at sort facility HARARE - ZIMBABWE according to DHL tracking.

 
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August 07, 2013, 10:16:13 PM
#29
you have some really cool stuff, i saw them on your Coingig store, what else do you sell? it would be cool to sell local items from Zimbabwe.
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August 07, 2013, 11:35:07 AM
#28
Here's a pic of Benjamin with a smaller BTCeadchain in red.



This is perhaps a more practical pocket-size, although I prefer the original orange and gold colours.

From now on, the default BTCeadchain will be the smaller size pictured above but with the original gold BTC and orange border.

The price of this smaller version is The price for the original larger one remains

Benjamin can do just about any size and colour (even different designs including fairly complex 3D objects) so please specify if you want something different.
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August 07, 2013, 11:10:20 AM
#27
Right, I just handed the keychain over for courier delivery. They'll send me the tracking number tomorrow and I'll PM that.

I included the following note:

Dear Mr. Chikwanha,

Please accept this beaded keychain, handmade in South Africa and sent to you at the request of a friend of your University.

The B symbolises Bitcoin, a new form of digital currency which offers substantial advantages over traditional fiat currencies.

Your friend abroad recognises the value of learning and so would love to donate (via Bitcoin) to Great Zimbabwe University.

These Bitcoin donations could be exchanged for fiat currency, used to purchase a variety of goods and services online or
invested in the expectation of further appreciation in the Bitcoin price (at this time, 1 Bitcoin is worth roughly $100 USD).

To set up a Bitcoin "wallet" in order to receive donations, please refer to the following introductory website:

https://www.weusecoins.com/en/

To check the value of Bitcoin against a variety of currencies, kindly consult the following site:

http://coinmill.com/BTC_calculator.html#BTC=1

Finally, if you wish to interact with African Bitcoin enthusiasts, perhaps to ask questions, conduct business
or set up an exciting learning project for students, please visit this forum:

http://www.bitcoins.co.ke/forum/index.php

Warmest regards from the Bitcoin community!

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August 06, 2013, 08:49:48 AM
#26
You got it.
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August 06, 2013, 07:18:18 AM
#25

How about if in the note, I include a link to a good introductory website for Bitcoin? www.weusecoins.com or www.bitcoin.org - there's also an app I've heard of that allows you to accept Bitcoin donations from any site. Can't recall the name right now...

Yea, sure.
And a BTC currency conversion rate chart................like this--->>> http://coinmill.com/BTC_calculator.html#BTC=1
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August 06, 2013, 06:56:17 AM
#24
Will do!

How about if in the note, I include a link to a good introductory website for Bitcoin? www.weusecoins.com or www.bitcoin.org - there's also an app I've heard of that allows you to accept Bitcoin donations from any site. Can't recall the name right now...

I've messaged Benjamin, he'll make it tonight. I'll take a pic when I go collect it from him.

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August 05, 2013, 04:22:58 PM
#23
Not sure really Huh..............Oh!, send to Mr Lawrence Chikwanha, he's the Librarian.
Also, if you can, make a note stating I'll love to donate but unable to locate Great Zimbabwe University's bitcoin address.........or something to that effect. Smiley
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August 05, 2013, 03:28:47 PM
#22
Who at Great Zimbabwe University would you like this addressed to? PM me that info if you like.

I'll send it off and provide your DHL tracking number as soon as Benjamin finishes making it. That should be Tuesday or Wednesday at latest.
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August 05, 2013, 01:14:23 PM
#21
My address is 18j7VDYhePaYCqUmSo8JgjpybpsgvJwfdb - feel free to go through my Bitmit or Coingig stores if you'd like escrow.

I can easily send it via DHL with tracking, it will take 1 or 2 working days to Zimbabwe. Courier service will cost $23 bringing the total to 0.31BTC.

Just sent 0.31btc to that address. Send me the DHL tracking via PM when available.
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August 05, 2013, 04:42:48 AM
#20
My address is 18j7VDYhePaYCqUmSo8JgjpybpsgvJwfdb - feel free to go through my Bitmit or Coingig stores if you'd like escrow.

I can easily send it via DHL with tracking, it will take 1 or 2 working days to Zimbabwe. Courier service will cost $23 bringing the total to 0.31BTC.
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August 04, 2013, 06:42:39 PM
#19
It was at the top of the WIKI page. There's like ten others.
What's your BTC address. I will also require tracking. Send via DHL, FedEx or the equivalent. Add shipping cost to my final invoice.
.............if only I could somehow record the receivers expression........*Dhl guy shows up and hand over package. "Huh?!, Wtf is this! Where's the private key!?"  Grin
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August 04, 2013, 05:43:54 PM
#18
I just did a search and it seem Kenyans are at the forefront. I'll buy one but haven't decided where to send it.
I'm thinking Great Zimbabwe University or such.
How will you package and send it?
Thanks, appreciate your custom. I hope to earn your positive feedback by providing you with good service.

I'm sure it will go by letter. I'll place it within card or cardboard. I'll get exact details for you in the morning, will need to look over various envelope sizes, etc.

Kenya is kicking ass with their M-Pesa adoption! And that's just been hooked up to Bitcoin wallets! So yeah, there's a lot of buzz about Bitcoin and Kenya, big potential there. Money transmission fees are steep in Africa and financial services in general are lacking, so Bitcoin could really do a lot of good here.

I'm not sure your purpose in sending it to Great Zimbabwe University, so hard to comment there.
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August 04, 2013, 02:32:18 PM
#17
I just did a search and it seem Kenyans are at the forefront. I'll buy one but haven't decided where to send it.
I'm thinking Great Zimbabwe University or such.
How will you package and send it?
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August 04, 2013, 09:19:00 AM
#16
I was speaking in the first person. Subjective only to me.
This thread is about Handmade African Bitcoin Keychains.

Heh, I thought so too.

Offering customisation options here. If anyone wants their handmade BTCeadchain blessed or ensorcelled, I can accomodate that. Not sure what these sangomas charge, but why not be the first person to buy magic with Bitcoin?

Come on guys, under 0.08BTC for handmade, these are a bargain! "Risk" an escrowed eight bucks to get a cool, one-of-a-kind item and help me push Bitcoin in Africa!
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August 04, 2013, 09:06:33 AM
#15
Unfortunately, in order for ANY of this to work I have to first believe.

I was speaking in the first person. Subjective only to me.
This thread is about Handmade African Bitcoin Keychains.
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August 04, 2013, 08:55:17 AM
#14
Believe in magic? Well, I don't. I'm an atheist. But these sangomas and a lot of people here really do believe in this stuff, it's a huge industry. Government is even stepping in to regulate the mojo market.

If you wanna talk Bitcoin in Africa, check out the forum in my sig.
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