That was a good read, especially to someone like me who is considering buying some ASIC equipment.
It's a tricky decision. Do I invest some BTC into mining hardware, or just buy/sell BTC to reach some profitability targets? For me, your last point hits what will likely sway my decision. I'm more interested in tinkering with the hardware than trading on Mt Gox or some other exchange.
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback.
Remember that unlike GPU mining, ASIC miners will have very little remaining value after you have completed your operation. You could always sell your GPUs or keep using your equipment for regular work or play, but an ASIC is basically worthless beyond the collectible value after their profitability has reached 0.
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