Author Topic: [GB][SHIPPED] Skull Squadron DSA set (aka: Macross) (Read 1807825 times)

Rewind · « **Reply #700 on:** Mon, 14 April 2014, 06:44:59 »

Quote from: skuko on Thu, 10 April 2014, 14:46:00

yeah, that site is no good to me i'm afraid. it just parses info from the postal service, so it's the same as when i manually check my own post office track page.

either way, my post cannot track this type of package/service, it's just an international letter. that's why i'm suggesting to SP to get a different service, which will result in a higher cost (not by much though), but it will be trackable all the way.

Here in The Netherlands we can call our local post service and receive a new local tracking number that is used after customs. When the US tracking says something like customs clearance, you can receive the local tracking number if you call them. I'm assuming it's the same for Slovakia.

JaccoW · « **Reply #701 on:** Mon, 14 April 2014, 06:55:50 »

Quote from: Rewind on Mon, 14 April 2014, 06:44:59

Quote from: skuko on Thu, 10 April 2014, 14:46:00
yeah, that site is no good to me i'm afraid. it just parses info from the postal service, so it's the same as when i manually check my own post office track page.

either way, my post cannot track this type of package/service, it's just an international letter. that's why i'm suggesting to SP to get a different service, which will result in a higher cost (not by much though), but it will be trackable all the way.
Here in The Netherlands we can call our local post service and receive a new local tracking number that is used after customs. When the US tracking says something like customs clearance, you can receive the local tracking number if you call them. I'm assuming it's the same for Slovakia.

Mine says "April 11, 2014 15:56:00 CUSTOMS CLEARANCE". So It will probably be here some time this week.

stoic-lemon · « **Reply #702 on:** Mon, 14 April 2014, 16:45:16 »

My set was delivered on Friday. It looks great and everything arrived safely. Thank you to all involved in putting this together. Possibly my favorite set next to Retro DSA.

Matt3o · « **Reply #703 on:** Mon, 14 April 2014, 16:52:10 »

The Skull Squadron set is on sale @ keyshop!

http://keyshop.pimpmykeyboard.com/product/skull-squadron

very few sets available, get them while they are hot!

JaccoW · « **Reply #704 on:** Tue, 15 April 2014, 01:40:40 »

$59 for a base set instead of $44. Glad I got into this GB.

LechnerDE · « **Reply #705 on:** Tue, 15 April 2014, 12:43:17 »

Quote from: Matt3o on Mon, 14 April 2014, 16:52:10

The Skull Squadron set is on sale @ keyshop!

http://keyshop.pimpmykeyboard.com/product/skull-squadron

very few sets available, get them while they are hot!

Is there a reason why I had to pay 5$ for my 6u spacebar and now they are offered for 2,50$? I mean everything except the spacebars is more expensive than the GB price (as it should be)...

But whatever - 2,50$ won't kill me

By the way, I got a notification from the post office today. I hope it's my Macross Set - I'll pick it up tomorrow

JaccoW · « **Reply #706 on:** Tue, 15 April 2014, 13:19:42 »

Quote from: LechnerDE on Tue, 15 April 2014, 12:43:17

Quote from: Matt3o on Mon, 14 April 2014, 16:52:10
The Skull Squadron set is on sale @ keyshop!

http://keyshop.pimpmykeyboard.com/product/skull-squadron

very few sets available, get them while they are hot!

Is there a reason why I had to pay 5$ for my 6u spacebar and now they are offered for 2,50$? I mean everything except the spacebars is more expensive than the GB price (as it should be)...

But whatever - 2,50$ won't kill me

By the way, I got a notification from the post office today. I hope it's my Macross Set - I'll pick it up tomorrow

And the additional modifiers. The difference for me is $17 in total. I bought all versions of the spacebar. so that could have been another $7.50. But whatever. I'm still waiting for mine to arrive.

JayKthnx · « **Reply #707 on:** Tue, 15 April 2014, 15:24:25 »

got my set in. great job overall, though I noticed my caps lock's print got a bit skewed on the "vf". not a bit deal and makes it more unique to mine. great work sp!

one quick question to anyone using costar stabs, have any of you had issues keeping the stab inserts in place on your keys with this set? I'm probably going to have to shim mine up a bit. the ones for the space bar fall out any time I hit it off center.

DamienG · « **Reply #708 on:** Tue, 15 April 2014, 16:11:32 »

Quote from: JayKthnx on Tue, 15 April 2014, 15:24:25

one quick question to anyone using costar stabs, have any of you had issues keeping the stab inserts in place on your keys with this set? I'm probably going to have to shim mine up a bit. the ones for the space bar fall out any time I hit it off center.

I had that problem with one set of my stabilizers - the bright white ones I got from WASD. I have since switched to using a slightly off-white pair which fit perfectly. Alas I can't figure out where they came from...

The other alternative is to put a bit of tape across the hole and let the stab push it into the hole and form a better grip but it's not as reliable.

[)amien

ideus · « **Reply #709 on:** Tue, 15 April 2014, 16:35:47 »

I got my set today. It is awesome. Now I am using it with my FC660M.

Thank you Matt for this nice set.

Matt3o · « **Reply #710 on:** Tue, 15 April 2014, 16:55:57 »

my package got lost... I designed this thing and I can't put my hands on it...

ideus · « **Reply #711 on:** Tue, 15 April 2014, 16:57:16 »

Quote from: Matt3o on Tue, 15 April 2014, 16:55:57

my package got lost... I designed this thing and I can't put my hands on it...

Ops! Really sorry about that. It was the Italian mail system?

Matt3o · « **Reply #712 on:** Tue, 15 April 2014, 17:15:17 »

Quote from: ideus on Tue, 15 April 2014, 16:57:16

Quote from: Matt3o on Tue, 15 April 2014, 16:55:57
my package got lost... I designed this thing and I can't put my hands on it...

Ops! Really sorry about that. It was the Italian mail system?

apparently on US side

rowdy · « **Reply #713 on:** Tue, 15 April 2014, 17:25:12 »

Quote from: Matt3o on Tue, 15 April 2014, 16:55:57

my package got lost... I designed this thing and I can't put my hands on it...

Ouch!

Hopefully resolved soon

ideus · « **Reply #714 on:** Tue, 15 April 2014, 17:27:57 »

Quote from: Matt3o on Tue, 15 April 2014, 17:15:17

Quote from: ideus on Tue, 15 April 2014, 16:57:16
Quote from: Matt3o on Tue, 15 April 2014, 16:55:57
my package got lost... I designed this thing and I can't put my hands on it...

Ops! Really sorry about that. It was the Italian mail system?

apparently on US side

In that case, your package shold reach you later. File a claim with your tracking number.

Melanic · « **Reply #715 on:** Tue, 15 April 2014, 22:14:31 »

Quote from: Matt3o on Tue, 15 April 2014, 16:55:57

my package got lost... I designed this thing and I can't put my hands on it...

How do you know it's lost? I ask because my last shipping update is "April 2, 2014 15:21:00 CUSTER, WA 98240 DISPATCHED TO SORT FACILITY". It seems it got lost on the 2 mile transport between SP and the postal office...

Matt3o · « **Reply #716 on:** Wed, 16 April 2014, 01:17:16 »

it's lost because it has been flagged as "returned to sender" but SP didn't actually got it back. Anyway SP acted like a sir and shipped another package yesterday. Best GB experience. Even in case of sh1t.

taylordcraig · « **Reply #717 on:** Wed, 16 April 2014, 01:23:28 »

Quote from: JayKthnx on Tue, 15 April 2014, 15:24:25

got my set in. great job overall, though I noticed my caps lock's print got a bit skewed on the "vf". not a bit deal and makes it more unique to mine. great work sp!

one quick question to anyone using costar stabs, have any of you had issues keeping the stab inserts in place on your keys with this set? I'm probably going to have to shim mine up a bit. the ones for the space bar fall out any time I hit it off center.

my dsa hyperfsue and dcs miami both do this. I have plstic wrap holding in all my costar stabs.

skuko · « **Reply #718 on:** Thu, 17 April 2014, 02:55:25 »

guys can any1 tell me whether there is an invoice from SP in the package? the goddamn customs office will not release it to me, unless i provide them with proof of purchase (amount, for what, shipping address and whatnot), but neither paypal, nor my purchases section on the SP site have this information in a concise form. now i'm stuck.

how can i get a freaking invoice for this? i wanted to have this at home before easter

Matt3o · « **Reply #719 on:** Thu, 17 April 2014, 02:59:50 »

Quote from: skuko on Thu, 17 April 2014, 02:55:25

guys can any1 tell me whether there is an invoice from SP in the package? the goddamn customs office will not release it to me, unless i provide them with proof of purchase (amount, for what, shipping address and whatnot), but neither paypal, nor my purchases section on the SP site have this information in a concise form. now i'm stuck.

how can i get a freaking invoice for this? i wanted to have this at home before easter

you have the payment receipt on paypal. otherwise just ask SP for the invoice.

skuko · « **Reply #720 on:** Thu, 17 April 2014, 03:16:34 »

yeah the only thing vaguely resembling an invoice i found was the email confirmation of the original authorization from paypal. there's no such thing on the paypal site directly though (or i didn't find it)

i hope they will accept that

Matt3o · « **Reply #721 on:** Thu, 17 April 2014, 03:56:01 »

Quote from: skuko on Thu, 17 April 2014, 03:16:34

yeah the only thing vaguely resembling an invoice i found was the email confirmation of the original authorization from paypal. there's no such thing on the paypal site directly though (or i didn't find it)

i hope they will accept that

search the transaction on paypal and click on "details" that's a pretty legit receipt

LechnerDE · « **Reply #722 on:** Thu, 17 April 2014, 04:23:41 »

Did anybody from Germany get his order yet?

I am starting to wonder where my set is since people all over Europe already got their sweet keys

suka · « **Reply #723 on:** Thu, 17 April 2014, 04:59:53 »

Quote from: LechnerDE on Thu, 17 April 2014, 04:23:41

Did anybody from Germany get his order yet?

Yepp, just picked it up at the customs offiice this morning - DHL did not accept the invoice attached to the package, stupid.
But the set looks gorgeous and the packaging is a real nice move of SP.

LechnerDE · « **Reply #724 on:** Thu, 17 April 2014, 05:10:16 »

Quote from: suka on Thu, 17 April 2014, 04:59:53

Quote from: LechnerDE on Thu, 17 April 2014, 04:23:41
Did anybody from Germany get his order yet?
Yepp, just picked it up at the customs offiice this morning - DHL did not accept the invoice attached to the package, stupid.
But the set looks gorgeous and the packaging is a real nice move of SP.

Oh nice, hopefully I have a notice from Customs in my mailbox when I come home from work later tonight

skuko · « **Reply #725 on:** Thu, 17 April 2014, 05:11:05 »

Quote from: Matt3o on Thu, 17 April 2014, 03:56:01

Quote from: skuko on Thu, 17 April 2014, 03:16:34
yeah the only thing vaguely resembling an invoice i found was the email confirmation of the original authorization from paypal. there's no such thing on the paypal site directly though (or i didn't find it)

i hope they will accept that

search the transaction on paypal and click on "details" that's a pretty legit receipt

well, not according to my customs office

this is not valid for them, there's no clear statement on the items, quantity and price....also, the authorization and real payment difference confused the crap out of them, not to mention the "related transactions" table at the top. derp.

Matt3o · « **Reply #726 on:** Thu, 17 April 2014, 05:15:06 »

ask SP the invoice then.

JayKthnx · « **Reply #727 on:** Thu, 17 April 2014, 06:04:00 »

My set came with an invoice in the box indicating quantities and pricing, so they should be able to hook you up with one. Best of luck!

stoic-lemon · « **Reply #728 on:** Thu, 17 April 2014, 06:33:11 »

Quote from: JayKthnx on Thu, 17 April 2014, 06:04:00

My set came with an invoice in the box indicating quantities and pricing, so they should be able to hook you up with one. Best of luck!

Yeah I was going to say the same. It has prices and what you ordered.

skuko · « **Reply #729 on:** Thu, 17 April 2014, 07:14:12 »

i have it now, managed to open it before them and convince them it's no contraband lol.

the thing is that i had the only place in paypal where it indicates the quantities and prices is the original authorization transaction, but that doesn't reflect the real prices i paid, because of the tiered pricing. so if i took that to them, i would have had to pay VAT and possibly customs fees from the base prices.

now i'm pretty worried about how i'm going to get the granite through customs, that might get pricey..... :X

bianco · « **Reply #730 on:** Thu, 17 April 2014, 07:23:49 »

thank you Matt3o for the cool design and SP for the extras
*yes, the zentradi logo is upside down.

)

on my g2pro

Matt3o · « **Reply #731 on:** Thu, 17 April 2014, 07:28:20 »

I Love this set.... and I still don't have it... next time I'll ask for UPS shipping

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #732 on:** Thu, 17 April 2014, 07:28:55 »

Quote from: skuko on Thu, 17 April 2014, 07:14:12

i have it now, managed to open it before them and convince them it's no contraband lol.

the thing is that i had the only place in paypal where it indicates the quantities and prices is the original authorization transaction, but that doesn't reflect the real prices i paid, because of the tiered pricing. so if i took that to them, i would have had to pay VAT and possibly customs fees from the base prices.

now i'm pretty worried about how i'm going to get the granite through customs, that might get pricey..... :X

Could you get someone to proxy it to you as a 'gift'?

skuko · « **Reply #733 on:** Thu, 17 April 2014, 08:31:20 »

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Thu, 17 April 2014, 07:28:55

Quote from: skuko on Thu, 17 April 2014, 07:14:12
i have it now, managed to open it before them and convince them it's no contraband lol.

the thing is that i had the only place in paypal where it indicates the quantities and prices is the original authorization transaction, but that doesn't reflect the real prices i paid, because of the tiered pricing. so if i took that to them, i would have had to pay VAT and possibly customs fees from the base prices.

now i'm pretty worried about how i'm going to get the granite through customs, that might get pricey..... :X

Could you get someone to proxy it to you as a 'gift'?

that would most likely work....i would only need someone to change the label on the package with the value declaration to like 25$ and it just passes through customs, since you only have to pay VAT for above 20 euros value.

skuko · « **Reply #734 on:** Thu, 17 April 2014, 15:44:17 »

this is by far THE best looking set on a black Filco Case, PERIOD.

and btw. DSA + cherry mx red = my new love

i only have a small dilemma - whether to use the black stripe or not.....can't decide what looks better

Matt3o · « **Reply #735 on:** Thu, 17 April 2014, 15:56:53 »

you finally did it!

nice idea to have the double black stripe. Maybe I prefer the original version though

LechnerDE · « **Reply #736 on:** Thu, 17 April 2014, 16:15:29 »

Very nice Skuko

I will put my set on a Filco TKL as well

Hopefully it will arrive soon!

dadgh · « **Reply #737 on:** Fri, 18 April 2014, 20:22:08 »

Are there any extras? I would love to buy an extra set or trade for anyones!

JaccoW · « **Reply #738 on:** Sat, 19 April 2014, 01:02:42 »

My set has been sitting at Customs since the 11th. I hope they don't charge me with import charges. As that would suck.

Matt3o · « **Reply #739 on:** Sat, 19 April 2014, 01:08:45 »

Quote from: dadgh on Fri, 18 April 2014, 20:22:08

Are there any extras? I would love to buy an extra set or trade for anyones!

yes there were some extras but apparently they are already sold out! (wow)

http://keyshop.pimpmykeyboard.com/product/skull-squadron

Belfong · « **Reply #740 on:** Sat, 19 April 2014, 02:03:13 »

Aside from the very attractive keys, I think SP packaging in that box is very well done. I'm not surprised it sold out. If I have extra funds, I might go in when it was available early this week. Alas, I'm saving for 4grabs and Brobots Topre..

rowdy · « **Reply #741 on:** Sat, 19 April 2014, 02:12:40 »

Quote from: Matt3o on Sat, 19 April 2014, 01:08:45

Quote from: dadgh on Fri, 18 April 2014, 20:22:08
Are there any extras? I would love to buy an extra set or trade for anyones!

yes there were some extras but apparently they are already sold out! (wow)

http://keyshop.pimpmykeyboard.com/product/skull-squadron

Have you got your set yet?

Matt3o · « **Reply #742 on:** Sat, 19 April 2014, 02:21:25 »

LechnerDE · « **Reply #743 on:** Sat, 19 April 2014, 02:34:38 »

Quote from: Matt3o on Sat, 19 April 2014, 02:21:25

nope

Me too.

My Filco is already prepared for the sweet Macross Keys!

I hope I get it today - the wait is killing me

moptimus · « **Reply #744 on:** Tue, 22 April 2014, 20:01:41 »

Quote from: Matt3o on Sat, 19 April 2014, 01:08:45

yes there were some extras but apparently they are already sold out! (wow)

http://keyshop.pimpmykeyboard.com/product/skull-squadron

Managed to get on to those while I was pondering the granite set. Missed the granite set in the end... Oh well. Lets see if there are any left overs of the granite I guess.

rowdy · « **Reply #745 on:** Tue, 22 April 2014, 22:59:07 »

Quote from: moptimus on Tue, 22 April 2014, 20:01:41

Quote from: Matt3o on Sat, 19 April 2014, 01:08:45

yes there were some extras but apparently they are already sold out! (wow)

http://keyshop.pimpmykeyboard.com/product/skull-squadron

Managed to get on to those while I was pondering the granite set. Missed the granite set in the end... Oh well. Lets see if there are any left overs of the granite I guess.

Welcome to Geekhack!

Generally you need to be fairly quick on some things around here. A few group buys run for a few months, but they seem to be becoming the exception rather than the rule.

Rynji · « **Reply #746 on:** Fri, 25 April 2014, 04:11:57 »

My order is still stuck at customs (The Netherlands).
I've emailed USPS (no response yet) and my local post supplier (PostNL).
They say it usually takes 9-11 workdays to process through customs, but my package has been there since 11th of april.

I'm afraid my package will get lost/send back, anyone from The Netherlands received theirs yet or know what to do?

I do have a Dutch (PostNL) tracking number, but it shows as "Not yet available" as it is still @ customs.

LechnerDE · « **Reply #747 on:** Fri, 25 April 2014, 04:25:11 »

I am not from the Netherlands but my situation is similar.

I haven't received my set yet either. I can only assume it's still stuck in Customs. I guess the Easter Holiday wasn't really helpful to accelerate things

I hope to get it any day now!

JaccoW · « **Reply #748 on:** Fri, 25 April 2014, 04:29:38 »

Quote from: Rynji on Fri, 25 April 2014, 04:11:57

My order is still stuck at customs (The Netherlands).
I've emailed USPS (no response yet) and my local post supplier (PostNL).
They say it usually takes 9-11 workdays to process through customs, but my package has been there since 11th of april.

I'm afraid my package will get lost/send back, anyone from The Netherlands received theirs yet or know what to do?

I do have a Dutch (PostNL) tracking number, but it shows as "Not yet available" as it is still @ customs.

I have the exact same problem. Stuck at customs since the 11th.

LechnerDE · « **Reply #749 on:** Fri, 25 April 2014, 04:38:29 »

Isn't that actually a positive sign?

Since you both have the same status it's rather unlikely your packages got lost. Probably just slow Custom workers

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Author Topic: [GB][SHIPPED] Skull Squadron DSA set (aka: Macross) (Read 1807825 times)