How in the world would you trust a sketchy offer from an even more sketchy company?
For 3 reasons:
1. 50% down
2. Ordering is from Global Foundries that also handle delivery3. Chip functionality is verified. BFL delays have been 90% PCB, power and software issues.
Will the tracking information come straight from the packaging facility or from BFL offices?
If you don't know, could you find out?
I am worried that BFL is going to send us the defunct lot they are using right now instead of the brand new lot that will be baked at the Fab. I don't want yesterdays revision that has caused so many problems (let them deal with those). I want the latest revision fresh from the Fab.
I do NOT have the answer to that. However, since they ARE making promises on power consumption/hash speed on the chips I believe it is direct delivery from GF. Also: As far as I know, the chips have never been the issue. It has been the boards not keeping their power/dissipation promise.