I just had a crazy idea... would be really expensive though so I don't know how viable it would be but it would be so cool to do a matching enter key to the esc colours so that you could have a full highlight/accent set
I have to ask... Are we actually buying out MOQ? I've read several places that a 1u key is ~$1. This GB is ~$3 per key.
Do you know the shipping and tax costs?
$22.81 - (7 * $1.06) = $15.39
So $15 per order for all those extra costs you mentioned.
$15.39 * 80 = $1231.20
This seems high for those extra costs. (But what do I know...)
high profit indeed... as all GMK GBs out there!Not true. CMYW brought me about $200 of profit and for my current group buy I might end up in the red a little. Ctrl alt's buys also don't make much money (if any.)
I don't get why people always complain about prices for group buys. If you don't like the price, don't buy it.I wasn't complaining, just trying to understand the cost breakdown. I was one of the first few people that joined!
high profit indeed... as all GMK GBs out there!Not true. CMYW brought me about $200 of profit and for my current group buy I might end up in the red a little. Ctrl alt's buys also don't make much money (if any.)
I don't get why people always complain about prices for group buys. If you don't like the price, don't buy it.
It should be a vendor buy, not a group buy is what I'm saying. There is significant profit and it's to help your site front, it doesn't belong in group buys.
always make me sad that mods don't allow vendor post gb in gb section.
I'll probably have to cancel this GB, refund everyone and start it again with a lower price/higher MOQWhy?
I'll probably have to cancel this GB, refund everyone and start it again with a lower price/higher MOQWhy?
I guess I could lower the price and refund all current buyers by the difference. Being moved into the UKKeycaps subforum really reduces the amount of exposure.
So I just got a partial refund. Why?
I think the price now stands for a normal GB price, so you can ask again if can be in GB section (ivan's Esc pack (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=41017.0) was ~$10+$2.5+pp fees for 3 caps, your's ~$17.5 for 7 caps, so it's even cheaper)
I also think the deadline it's still too short, but that's your decision...
How am I supposed to keep track of all the group buys of the vendors???? Instead of checking one section, I need to check 15 of them.
It is an impossible job. I don't know why it is organized this way... If I didn't see this group buy in the other websites, I would have never found out.
I this discussion worth to be considered by an admin? thanks
How am I supposed to keep track of all the group buys of the vendors???? Instead of checking one section, I need to check 15 of them.
It is an impossible job. I don't know why it is organized this way... If I didn't see this group buy in the other websites, I would have never found out.
I this discussion worth to be considered by an admin? thanks
This has been the case for quite some time now, and applies to all vendors, not just UKKeycaps (in fact, we allowed UKKeycaps to host a few GBs in the GB subforum initially, which goes against the norm). Is there a reason you don't simply subscribe (Notify) to all the vendor subforums that you're interested in? I follow every sale that feng has, and I never miss one thanks to subscribing to his forum. Same with techkeys.us/i3oilermaker.
Also, as with most things, it's always subject to change. We may review this policy and opt to revert to the old way. This change was implemented before I was a mod, and who knows, maybe it's not the best option.
How am I supposed to keep track of all the group buys of the vendors???? Instead of checking one section, I need to check 15 of them.
It is an impossible job. I don't know why it is organized this way... If I didn't see this group buy in the other websites, I would have never found out.
I this discussion worth to be considered by an admin? thanks
This has been the case for quite some time now, and applies to all vendors, not just UKKeycaps (in fact, we allowed UKKeycaps to host a few GBs in the GB subforum initially, which goes against the norm). Is there a reason you don't simply subscribe (Notify) to all the vendor subforums that you're interested in? I follow every sale that feng has, and I never miss one thanks to subscribing to his forum. Same with techkeys.us/i3oilermaker.
Also, as with most things, it's always subject to change. We may review this policy and opt to revert to the old way. This change was implemented before I was a mod, and who knows, maybe it's not the best option.
Thanks for your kind answer. Keeping track of all the group buys is quite challenging. Maybe that those who offer a small contribution to gh could have the notifications about their gb inserted in the main gb tracker post.
How am I supposed to keep track of all the group buys of the vendors???? Instead of checking one section, I need to check 15 of them.
It is an impossible job. I don't know why it is organized this way... If I didn't see this group buy in the other websites, I would have never found out.
I this discussion worth to be considered by an admin? thanks
This has been the case for quite some time now, and applies to all vendors, not just UKKeycaps (in fact, we allowed UKKeycaps to host a few GBs in the GB subforum initially, which goes against the norm). Is there a reason you don't simply subscribe (Notify) to all the vendor subforums that you're interested in? I follow every sale that feng has, and I never miss one thanks to subscribing to his forum. Same with techkeys.us/i3oilermaker.
Also, as with most things, it's always subject to change. We may review this policy and opt to revert to the old way. This change was implemented before I was a mod, and who knows, maybe it's not the best option.
Thanks for your kind answer. Keeping track of all the group buys is quite challenging. Maybe that those who offer a small contribution to gh could have the notifications about their gb inserted in the main gb tracker post.
I'm fairly certain all anyone who has a group buy has to do to get it listed in the sticky thread is to PM a moderator and ask them to add it.
I just signed up!
To be honest I only found out about this GB because it was advertised on reddit.
I don't tend to surveille the vendor subforums.
I just signed up!
To be honest I only found out about this GB because it was advertised on reddit.
I don't tend to surveille the vendor subforums.
me too!!!!
Dear Project Leader, please add your group buy to the main group buy list post.
I just signed up!
To be honest I only found out about this GB because it was advertised on reddit.
I don't tend to surveille the vendor subforums.
me too!!!!
Dear Project Leader, please add your group buy to the main group buy list post.
I think he cannot be in the GB sub-forum, because he is a Vendor, so this post should be within his own vendor forum.
So how likely will this succeed the second time around?
MOQ reached :D
So how likely will this succeed the second time around?
Chinese vendor is looking to buy 55+ packs, so looking pretty good.
ETA is mid-January! Later than I hoped but GMK is really stretched with numerous projects currently
On the order site it says:
"
This GB ends on 04/11/15!
No. Esc Packs Remaining = 35
"
Can I still order this, to get one of the leftover packs within the MOQ?
On the order site it says:
"
This GB ends on 04/11/15!
No. Esc Packs Remaining = 35
"
Can I still order this, to get one of the leftover packs within the MOQ?
Yes, there are3534 sets left for sale, get one while they're still some left if you don't want to miss out :D
On the order site it says:
"
This GB ends on 04/11/15!
No. Esc Packs Remaining = 35
"
Can I still order this, to get one of the leftover packs within the MOQ?
Yes, there are3534 sets left for sale, get one while they're still some left if you don't want to miss out :D
;D
The site still says 35 though. Looks like it doesn't update in real-time.
Oh crap, is this already closed :(You can still order here: http://ukkeycaps.bigcartel.com/product/gmk-escape-pack-7x-esc
The status is that the ETA is mid-January :D
There isn't much point in me hassling GMK for updates constantly ;D
Also check out my new GB site, all UKKeycaps GB's will be here from now on: MechSupply.co.uk (http://www.mechsupply.co.uk)
This GB will obviously stay on UKKeycaps until it's completion :D
Any updates?
Any updates?
I have updated all the GB threads (this thread, reddit thread and DT thread) with the most recent update - that shipment is slightly delayed by half a month due to delays from the company GMK gets their plastic from. New ETA for shipping to me is around the start of February.
This was posted on /r/mk today:
https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/43oohg/the_ukkeycaps_mechsupply_gmk_esc_packs_gb_pic/Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Jp6qzLo.jpg)
:)
Bump.
Have these shipped? Unless it's the same person, sets seem to be getting delivered.
Bump.
Have these shipped? Unless it's the same person, sets seem to be getting delivered.
"In Germany, all produced and are going through quality control. Should be sent to me tomorrow and be with me early next week :D"
https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/43oohg/the_ukkeycaps_mechsupply_gmk_esc_packs_gb_pic/czjyot4
The photo was likely taken by GMK and sent to UKKeycaps a week ago. Going by that post, I'd say he will have them to hand this week. Obviously waiting for UKKeycaps to say what's happening would be best.
Will be shipping from tomorrow!
Awesome! I also spied on MechSupply a little preview of the ISO GMK drops... would love to get my hands on a Cyan set, maybe Dolch as well depending on price :cool:
See here...
http://www.mechsupply.co.uk/product/gmk-dolch (http://www.mechsupply.co.uk/product/gmk-dolch)
Dolch/Cyan make a good combo, ieShow Image(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/99/d6/6f/99d66f1689686f31879243b7689ac8ca.jpg)
From tomorrow I will over 50% shipped! The first people will start receiving their packs tomorrow too!
The Dolch keyset will be full classic Dolch, extra (non-linked MOQ) pack of Cyan ANSI/ISO mods including spacebar and arrow keys. Number pad will also be seperate non-linked MOQ pack.
That's the plan so far anyway.
What?! That's fast! :p
What?! That's fast! :p
You're learning how group-buys are run the UKKeycaps way! :thumb:
Bad photo but mine arrived today! :DShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/pInM8dz.jpg)
Awesome! Will get tracking?
Awesome! Will get tracking?
I'm all burnt out on packing to start sending tracking codes at this point, as I have no automated system for doing so. Just a little patience is required and I'm sure your keycaps will turn up in no time :D
Are there any leftovers?
Derp, I got in on these and they've been sent to my parent's house. Probably why I haven't seen them yet lol.
I don't get why UK key caps has to be in a vendor sub forum whilst US based vendors can post in the group buy section... Maybe adopt the same approach as the others? Low mark up for initial group buy participants and then bump up the price by 25% once the initial group buy period is over? I live in the UK and so I appreciate not having to pay for international shipping and customs charges on stuff that originates from the EU!