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BitcoinStore Launch - Cheaper In Bitcoin

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Re: BitcoinStore Launch - Cheaper In Bitcoin

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Post by enmaku »

shell0x wrote: post #2

The BitcoinStore URL is http://www.bitcoinstore.com , but I get an error when accessing it: There has been an error processing your request Exception printing is disabled by default for security reasons. Error log record number: 1226234019337

Momentary glitch, it's back up now.

Re: BitcoinStore Launch - Cheaper In Bitcoin

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Post by mtgx »

JWhiteaker wrote: post #4

It's called BitcoinStore, but the prices are only shown in USD. I expect it will show the conversion on the checkout page, but at first glance the concept feels like just a marketing gimmick.

I agree, the price should not be shown in dollars, otherwise I feel it kind of defeats the purpose. But this could be the beginning of something great. Bitcoin needs a real economy behind it to sustain itself and to become a lot less susceptible to speculators.

Re: BitcoinStore Launch - Cheaper In Bitcoin

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Post by Ives »

It's unfortunate that shipping to european countries is on average about 4x the cost of the product. For example: a kensington-like cable is 25$ but shipping is $110. Similarly, for a 200$ screen, shipping is $300.

So while it's nice that international shipping is available, it's not very practical unless you have very deep bitcoin pockets.

Re: BitcoinStore Launch - Cheaper In Bitcoin

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Post by lucb1e »

Ives wrote: post #6

It's unfortunate that shipping to european countries is on average about 4x the cost of the product. For example: a kensington-like cable is 25$ but shipping is $110. Similarly, for a 200$ screen, shipping is $300. So while it's nice that international shipping is available, it's not very practical unless you have very deep bitcoin pockets.

Yeah, $110 shipping for a freaking five-gram USB WiFi dongle. And I see that the minimum order is $1000 during their beta :/

Re: BitcoinStore Launch - Cheaper In Bitcoin

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Post by jerguismi »

mtgx wrote: post #5
JWhiteaker wrote: post #4

It's called BitcoinStore, but the prices are only shown in USD. I expect it will show the conversion on the checkout page, but at first glance the concept feels like just a marketing gimmick.

I agree, the price should not be shown in dollars, otherwise I feel it kind of defeats the purpose. But this could be the beginning of something great. Bitcoin needs a real economy behind it to sustain itself and to become a lot less susceptible to speculators.

I don't see point displaying the bitcoin price, instead they should post what their conversion rate is. Still like to compare the prices with other USD rates.

Re: BitcoinStore Launch - Cheaper In Bitcoin

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Post by ojiikun »

While they may offer a discount for using BTC, their prices start off much higher than the competition.

Clicking around in the section for LCD monitors, all the name-brand models were 50-80% more expensive than on the likes of newegg and amazon.

Re: BitcoinStore Launch - Cheaper In Bitcoin

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Post by JWhiteaker »

jerguismi wrote: post #8
mtgx wrote: post #5

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I agree, the price should not be shown in dollars, otherwise I feel it kind of defeats the purpose. But this could be the beginning of something great. Bitcoin needs a real economy behind it to sustain itself and to become a lot less susceptible to speculators.

I don't see point displaying the bitcoin price, instead they should post what their conversion rate is. Still like to compare the prices with other USD rates.

I'm not saying they shouldn't show the dollar value, I just expect them to at least show the bitcoin price next to it with a name like BitcoinStore.
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