Haven't grabbed an ASIC in a couple of years and I’m really cautious about scams now. I bought a few from Bitmain in the past, but the quality kinda sucked. The S17 64th units weren’t great, and even the 50th pros were just a bit better.
What’s the quality like these days for the S19j 100 and S19 Pro 110? Are there any models to steer clear of? Is there a new miner coming soon, especially with the chip shortage going on?
I’m based in Canada, and it’s tough finding a reliable local seller. I’ve been checking Kijiji for a month, but I don’t want to pay inflated prices for something new without a warranty. I read that Bitmain's warranty only covers the original buyer according to their site is that true?
Currently, Bitmain has the S19j 100th listed for 10,500 USD does that seem fair? On top of that, I usually deal with 13% tax and around 300 USD for shipping. I reached out to East Coast Mining, and they’re charging 1,000 USD more for the same miner. Is there any reason to go with them, or are there better options out there?
I’ve bought from Bitmain before, but are they still reliable? I’m asking because of the recent Chinese laws on mining...
Any thoughts from the community would be really helpful!
Looking to buy a few s19j 100th
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Do Canadians believe in Chinese laws, I think it's far away, maybe it has nothing to do with the mining regulations in Canada and China.
If the Asic you bought at bitmain and if it is still good for use in mining why not continue to mine, at least you must know the rules of miners in canada.
I think you shouldn't have any doubts about the current Chinese law, as long as the Canadian government doesn't make any negative policies for miners.
coin_sigmaLegendary
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#3Mar 15, 2025, 10:45 PM
It seems Bitmain don't have an authorized reseller or distributor in Canada they only have two verified distributor but in Russia and Dubai.
I would suggest you don't deal with unknown websites for safety only buy directly to manufacturer or verified distributor.
About eastcoast mining check this post below.
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So be careful only to buy on Bitmain directly. Or find a marketplace with customer protection that can refund your money if you didn't receive or received a damaged product.
Sample newegg according to Bitmain that they sold most of their miner to newegg for reselling.
Also, check this one below if you can't find any stocks of s19 series you can buy other ASIC machine
- Current List of Competitive Hardware - January 2020
It's just optional if you can't find stocks
I no longer have the asic I bought it was too finicky
It also wouldnt start properly in cold weather (in a basement with open window) I ended up getting it repaired mined with for a month and sold.
The only doubt or issue I had if China seized my bitmain order or shipment and I was SOL or bitmain took payment and never sent units and went under with a cash grab
I will stay away from eastcost only reason I emailed them was because someone on here recently said they had a good experience with them but you are right !
So safest bet buy directly from Bitmain
Any preference in terms or technology or development or reliability in the current s19j/s19pro lineup
ledger_2016Member
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#5Mar 16, 2025, 03:01 PM
The S19 series pro 100, 104 and 110T are great! So far its been stable and running without issues for me. I wouldn't say its same for the non pro 95T model though. And yes, If you are comparing with the earlier 17 series models, the 19 is way better. One thing for sure no heatsink falling off issue. There are also a few reputable sellers from the "marketplace" area. You can save a lot on shipping and taxes by using their shipping services
I have 35 x S19 95T purchased in two batches. I'd say they are comparable to 17 series for problems unfortunately. I've had 2 x PSU failures and 6 x hashboard failures so far, one batch is 9 months old the other is 14 months old.
I've just ordered some S19J 100T direct from Bitmain so fingers crossed they are better than the standard 19 series!
Bitmain has them available on their website this morning for purchase. If you are concerned about getting scammed or ordering through an unfamiliar website I would just advise going straight through them. you could also try Kaboomracks. I have ordered through them with no issues.
Hi! It's still available on official Bitmain site:
Antminer S19j Pro 104TH/s Spot Order
Hashrate: 104TH/s
Weight: 17kg
Shipping in 5 working days after fully paid
$11440.00
They will have a bigger price after few month because of low W per TH, so it's the best choice.
Due to the rise in the price of bitcoin, even the old ASICs are quite profitable, but if it drops to at least $ 48,000, most of the old ASICs will work at 0 or at a loss, so people will look for more profitable options, but at the moment it is s19j. I also saw the news today that Ipollo is launching 2 new miners, but I saw them on the Internet, but in reality, never.
kevin.coinMember
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#9Mar 17, 2025, 08:46 AM
The quality of 17 series products is far inferior to that of S19 series products. The stability of the s19 pro 100 in the s19 series is very good. I specialize in second-hand miner machine trade. If you have any questions, you can contact me. You can buy a machine or not.
nick_bridgeMember
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#10Mar 17, 2025, 11:58 AM
I would go with the higher THs if you can afford it. It will provide you with exponentially more money when you sell BTC in a few years. This only holds true if your goal is to hodl until it reaches 6 figures.
LOL - scam.
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