Vampire 600 V2 - Amiga 600 FPGA accelerator Pre-order
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MoRetro
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No probem for me too, agreed also.
The quantities are so low that he can't make a living of it. But he shouldn't loose money on the way also.
I love it when the Global Amiga Community comes together
Vampire 600 V2 - Amiga 600 FPGA accelerator Pre-order
Ok Someone think of a way to set this up so we can get this message out to everyone who has pre-ordered it
any amiboard moderators/admins watching ?
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Ok Someone think of a way to set this up so we can get this message out to everyone who has pre-ordered it
any amiboard moderators/admins watching ?
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stephenfalken
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Just wanted to add to Majesta that all the work is truly appreciated, even from someone who doesn't own an A600. I have followed this thread closely and am utterly amazed at what has been created here.
It is sad that there has to be a cross over from a true hobby and hands on project to a red tape filled paperwork nightmare.
I hope that your amazing work continues, and if there are ever products for some of the Amigas I own, you can be sure I will pay what they are worth to buy one from you.
Best regards
It is sad that there has to be a cross over from a true hobby and hands on project to a red tape filled paperwork nightmare.
I hope that your amazing work continues, and if there are ever products for some of the Amigas I own, you can be sure I will pay what they are worth to buy one from you.
Best regards
Ricardo zaca
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hello my friend, i have the vampire v1 and i would like to by the version 2....still open the pre-order?...thanks
Ricardo zaca
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Thanks Deanp...Do you know it will get another list of pre order?
khimru
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Agree, too. I think Majsta could just send a PM with explanation to buyers when cards will be ready.No probem for me too, agreed also.
The quantities are so low that he can't make a living of it. But he shouldn't loose money on the way also.
No need to demand anything (that would just be wrong: a deal is a deal, after all), but he could just list the members who paid “miscalculations money” and who refused to do that on first page. AmiBay is reputation-centered community, I think it'll work. Just take a look on a list and you'll know what to expect from the person: is he a someone who's easy and pleasant to deal with or is he someone who'll kill for nickel.
On the other hand I really hope Ricardo zaca wouldn't be left behind: he already paid to help Majsta with his hobby once before (and now has mostly useless piece of hardware to show for it), he shouldn't be sent away to commercial vendors just because he was a bit late.
Yeah, true. There are always a tension between hobbyists and commercial vendors but still the Amiga community works somehow which is really amazing.I love it when the Global Amiga Community comes together
gebes
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"This morning also I had a call from DHL and customs and need to pay 27% tax on my huge shipment who is stuck on airport and waiting for clearance for last 5 days. So all morning I was preparing papers and talking on the phone. This time and manufacturing this is not just a hobby game, this become more serious. At the end you realize that you are doing much more paperwork, going to the bank, customs than just designing or soldering."
trydowave : I think this should explain things, doing a project of this scale has and is being a learning curve for Majsta . That doing something like this is new for Majsta, so may not have been aware of customs charges involved. Majsta shouldn't be out of pocket on something that benefits all those that have pre-ordered, so another member suggested somewhere in this thread , we each pay more so to cover costs.
Hope this explains.
trydowave : I think this should explain things, doing a project of this scale has and is being a learning curve for Majsta . That doing something like this is new for Majsta, so may not have been aware of customs charges involved. Majsta shouldn't be out of pocket on something that benefits all those that have pre-ordered, so another member suggested somewhere in this thread , we each pay more so to cover costs.
Hope this explains.
So its about custom charges and nothing to do with Majsta then? If that's the case then you can expect this to happen with any shipment coming into the UK. (not sure about other countries) How much are you being asked to pay? I only ask as i'm constantly skint and Christmas is coming up.
Tuxbar81
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When I have declared my interest, the amount was 90€ if I remember well.
Later, when Majsta has announced that the price evolved at 120€, I have immediately sent a new payment to cover the difference.
I know that an another member has done the same.
If Majsta has some new fees, I'm okay to send a new payment, 5€, 10€ or more, it's not a problem.
It's a great project, it's not logic that Majsta loses money with its baby!
Later, when Majsta has announced that the price evolved at 120€, I have immediately sent a new payment to cover the difference.
I know that an another member has done the same.
If Majsta has some new fees, I'm okay to send a new payment, 5€, 10€ or more, it's not a problem.
It's a great project, it's not logic that Majsta loses money with its baby!
majsta
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Hi sorry about confusion, and have no idea how its started, not by me and I m certain in that. There is no need to someone send more money to me. All is covered I was just talking about next run of cards who is not related to this pre-order. What happened is that customs butchered me. You won't believe but got another letter from them hour ago. What I wanted to explain is that after this pre-order is cleared price could go higher because there is an option to sell this type of cards in verified Amiga shops or somewhere else. So let me conclude once more, whatever happens later has no relation to this pre-order list who is created long time ago and it will be start clearing very soon. I have soldered bunch of cards lately but only partially. If they all work then we are sending them in matter of days, just to finish silver version of the core. Details about the core are explained on apollo-core forum. Also once more I m sorry that I m not writing much. Like I said I m too busy lately and for all the answers you can jump on IRC there is always someone who can answer all of your questions regarding this.
majsta
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Since there is option that kickstart will be included in flash each person who pre-orderd card will have to save his kickstart 3.1 img and upload it to our FTP so we can use his img in his own Vampire board. Details about the procedure to follow.
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