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Title: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - 100% SHIPPED
Post by: UKKeycaps on Wed, 30 September 2015, 14:34:24
LINK TO PURCHASE PACKS (http://ukkeycaps.bigcartel.com/product/gmk-escape-pack-7x-esc)

Based on the GMK Esc Pack interest check (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=75459.msg1874616#msg1874616): 
 
What?

This is UKKeycaps' group buy #3 for a GMK Esc Pack with 7 Keys

- Material = ABS
- Profile = Cherry
- Legends = Doubleshot
- Colours:

(http://i.imgur.com/p8RWrgU.jpg)


Where?

This is a UK based group-buy with the UK in mind, shipping is free to the UK and available at a fair price to the rest of the world


When/how long?
 
The group-buy will run for 5 weeks and will end on the 4h of November at 11:30pm. GMK lead times are usually estimated at around 8 weeks. As this isn't a large amount of keys I am hoping for a shorter lead time


How much?

The price for one Esc pack (7 GMK Escs) is £11.40 - Shipping is free to UK buyers
 
Shipping to the rest of the world will be £3.50


What is the MOQ / What if MOQ is not reached? 
 
The MOQ is 130 Esc packs. The MOQ is lower than GMK's usual 250 as UKKeycaps is willing to absorb some of the cost and is also willing to have packs left over after the GB to sell.

If the MOQ is not reached then all buyers will be refunded in full!


How can I get updates on the group-buy??
 
Follow the UKKeycaps facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/UKKeycaps)! Or you could just keep an eye on this thread :D
 


LINK TO PURCHASE PACKS (http://ukkeycaps.bigcartel.com/product/gmk-escape-pack-7x-esc)


Update #1 (08/10/15)

Due to community feedback the price of the GB has been lowered to £11.40 and has been extended by 2 weeks. As a result of the lowered price the MOQ is now slightly higher also. My group-buys are no longer allowed in the GB section of Geekhack as I'm a vendor, so please spread the word! The main post has been updated to reflect the new info! - All previous buyers have been refunded the difference.

Update #2 (26/10/15) 
 
Number of sets ordered is around 55 away from MOQ, however a Chinese vendor will be purchasing 80+ sets within the next few days so MOQ will be reached on completion of that payment! I will update this post when MOQ is reached :D

Update #3 (28/10/15)

MOQ reached! This GB will definitely be going ahead! Exactly one week left

Update #4 (04/11/15) 

The main buying window of the GB is now over, I will make the order with GMK ASAP, the product page is still accepting orders as currently there have been around 200 packs purchased, and so with GMK's 250 MOQ there are 50 leftovers remaining :D

Update #4 (13/11/15) 
 
I have made the order with GMK, they'll inform me of a lead time next week.

Update #5 (19/11/15)

ETA for the escape packs in mid-January, later than I hoped but they're very stretched currently.

Update #6 (17/01/16) 
 
GMK informed me that the keys are now more likely to be shipped to me around the start of February due to a delay from the company that supplies them their plastic to make the keycaps. This isn't too long of a delay and hopefully it will be the only one!
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: UKKeycaps on Fri, 02 October 2015, 05:38:56
Approval bump!
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: Prelim on Fri, 02 October 2015, 06:28:11
already ordered 3 packs! come on guys, let's make this happen  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: Khers on Fri, 02 October 2015, 06:39:08
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Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: lolpes on Fri, 02 October 2015, 06:50:10
Maybe by the end of the gb i might be able to join, right now i need to save about 300 euros to pay for my thesis prints :/
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: swimmingbird on Fri, 02 October 2015, 07:11:19
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
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: Prelim on Fri, 02 October 2015, 07:23:27
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

guess we need another GB :P end this with success first  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: joey on Fri, 02 October 2015, 09:25:00
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.
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: UKKeycaps on Fri, 02 October 2015, 09:47:28
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.

A single key Esc from GMK is $1.06. Then you have to account for the following additional factors:

Shipping from Germany to the UK
VAT charged by GMK
Fees taken by paypal / stripe when pack is ordered
Packaging materials used by UKKeycaps
Time spent packaging by UKKeycaps

Some of the remaining is used to lower the MOQ set by me. A major problem with GMK GBs is the MOQ, now that issue is solved with this GB :D


Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: joey on Fri, 02 October 2015, 10:04:22
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...)
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: romevi on Fri, 02 October 2015, 10:16:35
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...)

Chump change.
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: Prelim on Fri, 02 October 2015, 10:27:15
high profit indeed... as all GMK GBs out there!

from what I understood the MOQ is 80 'cause that value roughly corresponds to what @UKKeycaps is paying for all the order (250). So if he doesn't sell more than 80 packs afterwards, he's not making any profit here.
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: UKKeycaps on Fri, 02 October 2015, 10:34:32
If 80 sell then I'll be making a £120 (~$183) loss. That's not accounting for packaging materials and time spent packaging.

I don't think there's ever been such a large amount of GMK Esc's available with such a low MOQ.

So stop worrying about my finances and talk about the glorious cherry profile Escapes :D
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: Prelim on Fri, 02 October 2015, 10:52:39
true! bring the Esc's  :D :D

(https://storytimeunderground.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/rainbow-vomit.gif)
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: billnye on Fri, 02 October 2015, 10:59:37
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.
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: Prelim on Fri, 02 October 2015, 11:09:23
I don't really know, but that's not what I'm hearing from Massdrop lol. I'll share my feedback once I run my own GMK GB :p

Anyway, can we stop talking about GB profits and start buying this ESC Pack?
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: joey on Fri, 02 October 2015, 11:12:27
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!
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: icyskyz on Fri, 02 October 2015, 12:13:10
I am in for a set!
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: swimmingbird on Fri, 02 October 2015, 13:51:25
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.

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Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: katushkin on Fri, 02 October 2015, 15:44:18
Sweet. I'm in! My first buy from UKKeycaps, and I must say I love the site. Great design :) Shall order from you again if you have anything that catches my eye :)
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: nubbinator on Fri, 02 October 2015, 18:17:29
I'd be in if it weren't for the fact that it's $30 for caps, half of which I already own since they've been done before or are readily available.
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: UKKeycaps on Fri, 02 October 2015, 18:31:01
I apologise for the cap choice if it's against anyone's preferences but I had to choose between a mix of what hasnt been done before and what was voted for. Purple and orange with white legend have been done befote but were high on the voting list so I decided to included them. You can never please everyone  :D
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: nubbinator on Fri, 02 October 2015, 18:39:04
It's the combination of a ton of caps I don't need and the markup.  $30 for 7 caps is twice Ivan's last buy.  I get why you're doing it, but at that kind of markup, it belongs in the vendor section, not the group buy section.  A vendor uses GBs to subsidize their investment risk.  This is just getting GH members to fund a ton of caps that will then be sold in a vendor store.  It doesn't sit right with me.
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: UKKeycaps on Fri, 02 October 2015, 18:55:28
UKKeycaps is a newly formed 'company' which is trying it's best to improve the keycaps market for UK buyers. I don't make enough to be VAT registered, I don't even make enough for a train ticket to London on the weekends.

If the price doesn't sit right then don't purchase :D Everyone can vote with their wallet. I do of course operate at a price which I hope will help aid what I hope will become a company in the future, therefore a profit margin is expected and each group buy (if successful) will provide a certain amount of profit. I hope the service and products I provide are worth the price to customers.
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: nubbinator on Fri, 02 October 2015, 19:25:15
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 store front, it doesn't belong in group buys.
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: UKKeycaps on Fri, 02 October 2015, 19:38:16
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.

I appreciate your opinion on the subject.

I always let the mods decide upon the status of my group-buys and I feel that this GB (mostly due to the low MOQ) is a benefit to the communitty. You are welcome to your opinion otherwise of course :D
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: Prelim on Sat, 03 October 2015, 04:34:31
I don't mind paying a premium over a normal GB price, for the sake of this being produced. As many people here, I've paid around $5 for each my GMK Esc's (from @feng shop, forum users, etc) so this would be fine, as it's even cheaper than that ;)

we're almost at 50% MOQ, let's help it!
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: lolpes on Sat, 03 October 2015, 04:49:39
I feel like if the price was lower and the moq was the normal for a gmk group buy, moq could also be reached.
You are making a long term investment, which will end up making you a significant amount of profit.
You are offering a lower moq and a high markup which in the end i feel like only benefits you the seller, since the lead time and delays will be the same for any gmk buy. So yeah i agree with nub on the fact that this should be in the vendor section. Regardless if I may end up buying a pack if I get the money for it. But my point still stands.
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: LechnerDE on Sun, 04 October 2015, 06:28:23
I totally agree with Nubbinator about moving this sale to the vendor section.

But in the end it doesn't really matter. Nobody is forced to participate and those who think it's too expensive should simply not buy the keys  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: jwaz on Tue, 06 October 2015, 20:55:51
Hi UKK, we thought this fit better in your vendor forum.

If you think that's incorrect or have an issue with it feel free to PM either Hoff or I.
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: jonathanyu on Wed, 07 October 2015, 00:35:37
always make me sad that mods don't allow vendor post gb in gb section.
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: nubbinator on Wed, 07 October 2015, 00:42:41
always make me sad that mods don't allow vendor post gb in gb section.

They do when the buy isn't being used to subsidize the filling of a store front.
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: UKKeycaps on Wed, 07 October 2015, 03:39:14
I'll probably have to cancel this GB, refund everyone and start it again with a lower price/higher MOQ
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: Prelim on Wed, 07 October 2015, 03:46:46
:(
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: romevi on Wed, 07 October 2015, 08:01:24
I'll probably have to cancel this GB, refund everyone and start it again with a lower price/higher MOQ
Why?
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: UKKeycaps on Wed, 07 October 2015, 09:32:41
I'll probably have to cancel this GB, refund everyone and start it again with a lower price/higher MOQ
Why?

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.
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: romevi on Wed, 07 October 2015, 09:40:37
Was totally going to get a set before the GB closes. As I've mentioned, I collect Esc caps. If you plan on rescheduling this, please let us know when.
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: Prelim on Wed, 07 October 2015, 12:52:24
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.

I think that would be a better option for the previous buyers (I will end up loosing money in the refund anyway - conversion rate :( ) . Also, you could extend a bit the deadline ;)
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: faxe on Thu, 08 October 2015, 12:25:13
So I just got a partial refund. Why?
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: Prelim on Thu, 08 October 2015, 12:34:04
me too! final price and MOQ have been changed.

I hope this can enter GB section again  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: UKKeycaps on Thu, 08 October 2015, 12:34:51
So I just got a partial refund. Why?

You're faster than me! Basically: Price decrease to £11.40, MOQ now 130 and GB extended by 2 weeks! Will be making an update in a second once I'm done partially refunding everyone!

EDIT: According to the mods all UKKeycaps group-buys are banished to my own inactive sub-forum :( The price didn't sit right with the community and I guess that's the price I'll pay.
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: joey on Thu, 08 October 2015, 12:41:54
The GB forum says "independently organised" I guess being a 'company', it means that you're not independent.
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: UKKeycaps on Thu, 08 October 2015, 12:57:04
I see plenty of [CTRL]ALT GBs in there but ANYWAY! For those who skim through threads:

PRICE IS LOWERED TO £11.40 / MOQ = 130 / EXTENDED BY 2 WEEKS!
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: Prelim on Thu, 08 October 2015, 13:01:29
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...
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: UKKeycaps on Thu, 08 October 2015, 13:10:56
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...

I asked already. Unfortunately all my GBs will have to be in my own sub-forum from now on.
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: Giorgio on Mon, 12 October 2015, 05:38:19
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
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 12 October 2015, 13:20:33
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.
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: Giorgio on Mon, 12 October 2015, 13:56:33
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.
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 12 October 2015, 14:08:38
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.
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 12 October 2015, 14:20:13
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.

Yep, someone just needs to post in there to remind infiniti to add it.  :thumb: 
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: Pieminister on Sun, 18 October 2015, 10:51:14
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.
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: Giorgio on Sun, 18 October 2015, 14:06:15
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.
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: ideus on Sun, 18 October 2015, 14:31:08
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.
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: Giorgio on Sun, 18 October 2015, 15:07:26
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.

Yes, but he can ask to have his post added to the topic that lists all the group buys, including the massdrop ones. That's what we talked about some posts ago.
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: romevi on Thu, 22 October 2015, 10:25:49
So how likely will this succeed the second time around?
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: UKKeycaps on Thu, 22 October 2015, 13:56:09
So how likely will this succeed the second time around?

Chinese vendor is looking to buy 55+ packs, so looking pretty good.
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - MOQ REACHED!
Post by: UKKeycaps on Wed, 28 October 2015, 08:04:54
MOQ reached :D
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - MOQ REACHED!
Post by: darkclone24 on Wed, 28 October 2015, 08:31:17

MOQ reached :D

Sweet. And here I was thinking I'd have to quadruple my order to help reach MOQ. Gotta love the Chinese.
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys)
Post by: My_Thoughts on Wed, 28 October 2015, 09:00:40
So how likely will this succeed the second time around?

Chinese vendor is looking to buy 55+ packs, so looking pretty good.

Wow, that's really nice to get the numbers up :)
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - MOQ REACHED!
Post by: jaesen on Wed, 28 October 2015, 09:03:00
Yay! I was getting worried but bless those vendors for buying so many :P I really wanted these!
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - PLACING ORDER!
Post by: romevi on Tue, 10 November 2015, 13:38:52
Hey UKKeycaps, sent you a PM. Hopefully my order went through.
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - PLACING ORDER!
Post by: TalkingTree on Fri, 13 November 2015, 14:27:21
Bought one.
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - PLACING ORDER!
Post by: UKKeycaps on Thu, 19 November 2015, 15:00:10
ETA is mid-January! Later than I hoped but GMK is really stretched with numerous projects currently
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - PLACING ORDER!
Post by: romevi on Thu, 19 November 2015, 15:03:00
ETA is mid-January! Later than I hoped but GMK is really stretched with numerous projects currently

Nice! Can't wait to get 'em!
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - PLACING ORDER!
Post by: katushkin on Thu, 19 November 2015, 15:05:04
Fantastic news!
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - PLACING ORDER!
Post by: ileben on Sun, 22 November 2015, 16:52:20
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?
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - PLACING ORDER!
Post by: UKKeycaps on Sun, 22 November 2015, 17:48:00
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 are 35 sets left for sale, get one while they're still some left if you don't want to miss out :D
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - PLACING ORDER!
Post by: ileben on Sun, 22 November 2015, 19:22:10
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 are 35 34 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.
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - PLACING ORDER!
Post by: UKKeycaps on Tue, 24 November 2015, 17:26:31
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 are 35 34 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.

I have to update it manually, it's at the correct number now (31) :D
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - PLACING ORDER!
Post by: roostrc0gburn on Thu, 03 December 2015, 15:56:46
so, what's the status? or should i be checking somewhere else for updates...?
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - PLACING ORDER!
Post by: bazh on Thu, 03 December 2015, 16:47:43
Oh crap, is this already closed :(
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - PLACING ORDER!
Post by: joey on Thu, 03 December 2015, 16:51:37
Oh crap, is this already closed :(
You can still order here: http://ukkeycaps.bigcartel.com/product/gmk-escape-pack-7x-esc
27 sets left.
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - PLACING ORDER!
Post by: UKKeycaps on Thu, 03 December 2015, 17:54:52
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

Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - PLACING ORDER!
Post by: romevi on Thu, 03 December 2015, 18:14:50
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

Nice! Do you plan on staying primarily a proxy for Europeans, or will you coordinate GBs, too? I love the Esc pack you started and can't wait to get them!
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - PLACING ORDER!
Post by: Prelim on Thu, 03 December 2015, 18:20:22
still waiting for more GMK GBs, Tai-Hao have no interest for me (I'm cherry profile addicted)
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - PLACING ORDER!
Post by: lolpes on Fri, 04 December 2015, 04:58:20
A sign of a good person right here ^
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - PLACING ORDER!
Post by: joey on Thu, 14 January 2016, 12:38:00
Any updates?
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - PLACING ORDER!
Post by: UKKeycaps on Sun, 17 January 2016, 14:25:38
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.
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - PLACING ORDER!
Post by: swimmingbird on Mon, 18 January 2016, 01:57:14
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.

 :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: JulienC on Mon, 01 February 2016, 19:59:27
This was posted on /r/mk today:

https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/43oohg/the_ukkeycaps_mechsupply_gmk_esc_packs_gb_pic/

(http://i.imgur.com/Jp6qzLo.jpg)


 :)
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: romevi on Mon, 01 February 2016, 20:06:26
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)



 :)

Woot woot!
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: romevi on Mon, 08 February 2016, 10:36:20
Bump.
Have these shipped? Unless it's the same person, sets seem to be getting delivered.
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: darkclone24 on Mon, 08 February 2016, 11:02:19
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.
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: romevi on Mon, 08 February 2016, 11:04:01
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.

Ah, gotcha. Great!
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: UKKeycaps on Mon, 08 February 2016, 16:07:37
Will be shipping from tomorrow!
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: swimmingbird on Mon, 08 February 2016, 19:39:02
Will be shipping from tomorrow!

great news
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: jamie_s on Tue, 09 February 2016, 09:49:26
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:
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: Pieminister on Wed, 10 February 2016, 17:24:54
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:

That sounds exciting! What did you see. I cant find anything on the site now.
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: jamie_s on Thu, 11 February 2016, 04:57:28
See here...

http://www.mechsupply.co.uk/product/gmk-dolch (http://www.mechsupply.co.uk/product/gmk-dolch)

Dolch/Cyan make a good combo, ie
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/99/d6/6f/99d66f1689686f31879243b7689ac8ca.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: xondat on Thu, 11 February 2016, 12:43:59
See here...

http://www.mechsupply.co.uk/product/gmk-dolch (http://www.mechsupply.co.uk/product/gmk-dolch)

Dolch/Cyan make a good combo, ie
Show Image
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/99/d6/6f/99d66f1689686f31879243b7689ac8ca.jpg)


+1, that picture kind of reminds me of Hyperfuse for some reason though.
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: UKKeycaps on Thu, 11 February 2016, 16:49:51
From tomorrow I will be 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.
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: joey on Thu, 11 February 2016, 16:52:42
Cool, I wonder if I'll get them tomorrow!
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: romevi on Thu, 11 February 2016, 17:05:15
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
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: UKKeycaps on Thu, 11 February 2016, 17:46:55
What?! That's fast!  :p

You're learning how group-buys are run the UKKeycaps way!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: katushkin on Thu, 11 February 2016, 18:53:45
What?! That's fast!  :p

You're learning how group-buys are run the UKKeycaps way!  :thumb:

I'm hoping mine drop through the letterbox tomorrow!
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: Tachi on Fri, 12 February 2016, 13:18:35
Bad photo but mine arrived today! :D

(http://i.imgur.com/pInM8dz.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: romevi on Fri, 12 February 2016, 13:23:52
Bad photo but mine arrived today! :D

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/pInM8dz.jpg)


Nice, diggity-dog! Can't wait to get mine!  :p
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: UKKeycaps on Fri, 12 February 2016, 13:36:47
As posted by Will on Reddit:

(https://i.imgur.com/ZoJif3D.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: hKing on Fri, 12 February 2016, 14:13:01
Nice, can't wait to get them!  :))
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: roostrc0gburn on Fri, 12 February 2016, 14:35:13
are international orders (US) going out last?
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: padath on Sat, 13 February 2016, 06:31:36
I received mine in the post this morning. Thanks UKKeycaps  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: UKKeycaps on Tue, 16 February 2016, 03:00:24
100% shipped!
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: JaccoW on Tue, 16 February 2016, 03:05:11
Did I buy this?  :))
I want them.
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: roostrc0gburn on Tue, 16 February 2016, 09:30:17
Awesome! Will get tracking?
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: UKKeycaps on Tue, 16 February 2016, 12:06:14
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
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: roostrc0gburn on Tue, 16 February 2016, 17:08:28
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

Thank you! very happy to see this GB coming full circle
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: jamie_s on Wed, 17 February 2016, 18:05:24
Picked up mine today, many thanks! They're really nice quality, I can see why people are so keen on GMK stuff...
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: JaccoW on Thu, 18 February 2016, 00:58:40
Are there any leftovers?
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: exitfire401 on Thu, 18 February 2016, 01:07:50
Are there any leftovers?

Same question... I was away from the site and didn't realize I missed this...
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: katushkin on Fri, 19 February 2016, 14:44:03
I DID get in on this didn't I?
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: hKing on Fri, 19 February 2016, 15:19:40
Got mine, thanks!  :-*
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: joey on Mon, 22 February 2016, 03:23:13
I don't have mine yet, I'm also in the UK.. what kind of postage did you use?

Edit: was in the pigeon hole at work, thanks!
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: cjhard on Mon, 22 February 2016, 18:15:26
How long does international shipping take to the US? I think I got in on this, but now I don't remember for sure.
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: katushkin on Tue, 23 February 2016, 04:03:06
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.
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: swimmingbird on Tue, 23 February 2016, 04:06:12
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 swear all your stuff goes to your parent's place  :))
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: LechnerDE on Tue, 23 February 2016, 09:34:12
Picked up my set from the post office today.

Thank you very much for the GB  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: swimmingbird on Tue, 23 February 2016, 20:39:58
Got mine today

When you get 21 Esc keys you can start to see the imperfections in the legends lol
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: romevi on Wed, 24 February 2016, 12:57:34
Woot woot! US of A reporting in: Got my caps!
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: 1deeg on Wed, 24 February 2016, 18:37:48
I got mines :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Thu, 25 February 2016, 10:17:59
Is everyone receiving tracking for these, or are they just showing up?

Edit:  NVM just saw OP's post about it.
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: UKKeycaps on Tue, 22 March 2016, 14:38:39
New GB now live for GMK Dolch & Cyan mod pack!

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=80681.0
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - 100% SHIPPED
Post by: Chazmondo on Thu, 29 December 2016, 06:22:53
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!
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - 100% SHIPPED
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 29 December 2016, 08:37:09
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!

You basically answered your question in your post, but if you still have questions from a moderation perspective we're always willing to comment on that. Sales/buys that have significant community input and/or offer economies of scale discounts will be permitted in the GB forum, while strictly vendor ventures will be placed here. Of course there's a bit of a grey area in between, so if you ever feel that a bit was incorrectly placed, let us know.  :thumb:

PS it has absolutely nothing to do with where the vendor operates out of.
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - 100% SHIPPED
Post by: Chazmondo on Fri, 30 December 2016, 09:58:16
Thank you, it was more of a suggestion for UKKeycaps as hardly anyone is in this Vendor forum and I think his Group Buys would get more publicity and people buying if they were in the general Group Buy section. Saying that the DSA Royal Navy buy went well so maybe all is well :P
Title: Re: [GB] UKKeycaps GB #3: GMK Escape Pack (7 keys) - 100% SHIPPED
Post by: My_Thoughts on Fri, 10 February 2017, 15:51:00
DSA Royal Navy looks great and I was very happy to have the 1.75 backspace option as well :)