Just saying... A lot has changed, and the original product sold was not the product delivered, and for 98% that isn't even the case yet.
I'll grant you that. But it doesn't make BFL a scam. People were still able to get a refund at any time if they weren't satisfied with BFL's progress.
Actually, it does make them a scam. Especially with a year backlog and (selective) forced refunds, as well as lost opportunities caused by smoke screening Avalon's real opportunity, with consistent lies showing it's pretty much transparent and intentional. I wouldn't use another ASIC company's policies to justify how charge-backs are made. I do like the invoice point that becoin brings up. BFL made every effort to appear like they were supporting the BTC network as well as its currency. Also you didn't touch my point about BFL using people's preorder money to work on R&D. BFL reps used to deny this point. But it's pretty obvious by now. LOL.
It's a PONZI scheme. They are probably even mining with customers machines to stay afloat. It's logical considering what they have allowed so far.