http://venturebeat.disqus.com/News about Tech, Business and InnovationenMon, 09 Mar 2009 15:25:36 -0000http://venturebeat.com/2008/12/10/funds-blow-in-for-mariahs-residential-wind-turbine/#comment-7038774<p>Do not buy Freetricity's products. You will not receive them but the bonus is they keep the money!!! It's a scam!</p>JulieMon, 09 Mar 2009 15:25:36 -0000http://venturebeat.com/2008/12/10/funds-blow-in-for-mariahs-residential-wind-turbine/#comment-4379266<p>Sean, it's the $5,000 model that will pay for itself in saved costs within 10 years, not the cheaper competing turbines I mentioned from Freetricity and the like. I hope that helps clarify things!<br></p>Camille RickettsFri, 12 Dec 2008 18:35:50 -0000http://venturebeat.com/2008/12/10/funds-blow-in-for-mariahs-residential-wind-turbine/#comment-4313471<p>This is great. I am all about people being independant when it comes to energy. Is there a better way to become less effected by failing gov't policies and the economy.</p><p>There are 2 rather conflicting statements in this article though....</p><p>"Priced at $1,400 to $2,300, it provides a fairly affordable solution for lowering electric bills"</p><p>"A promising 4,000 pre-orders have already been received at $4995 a pop — a figure that could climb"</p><p>....What gives? $1400-$2300 is "ok" and will only get me my money back in a decade which is really not that great of an investment. Does this mean that it may take me 20-40 years to get my money back at the price tag of $5000? That is an even worse investment.</p><p>Do I have my wires crossed or does is anyone else confused here???<br></p>SeanWed, 10 Dec 2008 14:20:51 -0000