DSA Retro Set (SHIPPED!)

[wasabah]

Good to know.. after USPS lost a Kinesis keyboard a member here sent to me and I lost that money, I'm a bit anxious.
Edit: btw, is there some tracking information?

[Matt3o]

Edit: btw, is there some tracking information?

yes, you should have received the tracking info from paypal or stamp.com. Have a look in the spam folder. Otherwise try to PM samwisekoi

[wasabah]

Okay, thanks! Got nothing at all, will PM him!

[Davaris]

That is a really nice set. Shame I missed out.

[samwisekoi]

Okay, thanks! Got nothing at all, will PM him!

USPS Tracking sent.  Set left SFO on 09-May.

 - Ron | samwisekoi

[Hahnebambel]

USPS Tracking sent.  Set left SFO on 09-May.

 - Ron | samwisekoi

Same Situation here.
The last record is:

Depart USPS Sort Facility
May 11, 2013

I think the package is already in Germany but the Zoll works so horrible slow.

My last Order at WASD Keyboards took a month until it arrived. So i will be patient

[metalliqaz]

I no longer trust international postal shipments, so much risk.  FedEx express or DHL/EMS for me.

[samwisekoi]

I no longer trust international postal shipments, so much risk.  FedEx express or DHL/EMS for me.

Yes, but for this little weight it would have been four times the cost.  I did look into it.

I sent a couple bulk orders UPS, but those were domestic anyhow.

 - Ron | samwisekoi

[Lighthouse1]

INTERNATIONAL DISPATCH READY

It's getting ready for the plane! Come on keycaps, get a seat over the wing for safety.

[Bullveyr]

INTERNATIONAL DISPATCH READY

It's getting ready for the plane! Come on keycaps, get a seat over the wing for safety.

Maybe mine will sit next to yours.

[pasph]

I no longer trust international postal shipments, so much risk.  FedEx express or DHL/EMS for me.

We have the worst postal service of the planet but i've never lost something, instead i've had problems with UPS and DHL

[esoomenona]

Please, if ANYONE has some extra 2x keys, Coffee and Plum, I would like some for my ErgoDox... Or if there are extras, Ron, I would appreciate it!

[Glod]

i don't think there was any plum 2x except for the backspace, i would have jumped on 1.5 and 2x plum blanks so quickly for mine but it never happened.....(glod damnit did i seriously miss plum blanks?)

somebody hook this moose up!, more people need to join the ergodox retro club! http://www.flickr.com/photos/panicfx/8945584872/

you could always get a 2x dsa from SP blank inventory, though they don't have the retro colors....

I dont have any 2x but if you need any 1x or 1.5x blanks moose let me know, i got six 1.5x and four 1x blanks i am hoarding but for just you ill part with them if NEED them. just PM

[esoomenona]

I bought the 1x, 125x and 150x sets, but I didn't know I was getting an ErgoDox, so I didn't get blanks and the 2x set was expensive...

[Glod]

the blank 2x were 61 cents each lol

[samwisekoi]

Please, if ANYONE has some extra 2x keys, Coffee and Plum, I would like some for my ErgoDox... Or if there are extras, Ron, I would appreciate it!

How many is 'some'?

Also, two-stem or three-stem?

 - Ron I samwisekoi

[esoomenona]

I only need 4 for the ErgoDox. I know the Backspace key is 2x, so I could get away with three...! Also, Glod, two or three stem? I don't actually have the board yet. I've been waiting for a good while though.

[Glod]

3, as the ergodox requires a center stem, just as a back space would be

[ishtob]

anyone got the 1.75 kit and is willing to trade out some?

looking for the 1.75unit green return and a hyper (or meta)

[Photoelectric]

Any of you guys know were I might find the "INTERNET" button?



(top right)

[soulfree914]

MISSING A KEY. PLEASE RESPOND TO MY PM.

[Bullveyr]

Just got mine, did I really order all of that?

Austrian Zoll played nice and didn't charge me anything.
Surprisingly tracking worked all the way to Austria, I thought USPS tracking stops at the border?

I'll check if everything is there in the evening.

Thanks to Ron matt3o and the sorting minions.

PS: The Umlaut worked without a problem.

Edit: It took some time checking all the keys but everything is there.

[Lighthouse1]

INTERNATIONAL DISPATCH READY

It's getting ready for the plane! Come on keycaps, get a seat over the wing for safety.

Maybe mine will sit next to yours.

I think they must be waiting as they won't put their tray tables up..still ready for shipping! Come on keycaps...fasten seat belt.

[wasabah]

Guess what arrived today!!!
And I didn't even have to pay customs!

[Matt3o]

Guess what arrived today!!!
And I didn't even have to pay customs!

the new Bierer CD?

[metalliqaz]

the new Bierer CD?

Wikipedia: Charles Bierer Wrightsman (13 June 1895 - 27 May 1986, Manhattan) was an American oil executive and arts patron.

[jdcarpe]

I think Bierer is Italian for Bieber.

[wasabah]

All my kits are complete, I received one up key (arrow) though. This wasn't in any of the kits I ordered.

Unfortunately, with my makeshift keycap puller I scratched two keys.. 
Not too awful though as I don't use them.

And still a bit confusing because I use German layout, so obviously some functions are different than the labels say.
Especially the number row is confusing!

So, if anybody has a Numpad kit.. I'll take it!
Also, would anybody be willing to sell just one or two 1.5x shift keys and a 2.0x return key?

[Matt3o]

peachy!

[wasabah]

Guess what arrived today!!!
And I didn't even have to pay customs!

the new Bierer CD?

How did you know?

[Krogenar]

I think Bierer is Italian for Bieber.

Aren't they putting The Biebs on a rocket?

[Matt3o]

oh c'mon give me a break

[Photoelectric]

Any recommendations for modifiers that are wider than the casing? Just put the set onto a Filco Camo TKL, and many keys don't fit without serious sanding. Most of the modifier keys   Everything is fine trying on Ducky Shine keycaps, no fit issues.  But Retro DSA is so large!  Like even without using the Costar stabilizers--the left Shift sticks down completely, grinding against the left case wall--can barely prop it backup.

[samwisekoi]

Any recommendations for modifiers that are wider than the casing? Just put the set onto a Filco Camo TKL, and many keys don't fit without serious sanding. Most of the modifier keys   Everything is fine trying on Ducky Shine keycaps, no fit issues.  But Retro DSA is so large!  Like even without using the Costar stabilizers--the left Shift sticks down completely, grinding against the left case wall--can barely prop it backup.

There was a small bag containing four SMALLER mods that went out with every order.  They should solve your problem.

 - Ron I samwisekoi

[Photoelectric]

I see   I don't have that additional bag   I'll have to make some inquiries. 
ETA: the additional modifiers have been located!

[phinix]

I got all my key caps today, installed on my QFR and typing in this very moment. I have to say they look incredible!
I will need few moments to get used to it, typing is a new experience now:)

I would like to thanks samwisekoi and Matt3o for this fantastic and professional GB, tjcaustin (our US proxy) for dealing with USPS and getting our stuff quickly sent to UK.
Also would like to thank GeorgeK - UK "insider" - who pushed key caps straight to me mega quickly so the waiting could end and celebration could finally start )

Thanks everyone, fantastic GB, hopefully we will do this again some time!

[merijn]

Oh boy - I hope I receive mine soon~

[usopia]

Oh boy - I hope I receive mine soon~

+1 

[tom88jerry]

I think i will have to find one in the classified forum.

[GeorgeK]

Thought I should post a quick pic



(and yes I know (a) I'm missing a 0 key, (b) my spacebar is the wrong profile and (c) my ] and " keys are the wrong way round - (a) & (b) are kindly being sorted by Samwisekoi and (c) I've sorted myself )

Will take some better pics when the above are all sorted

Edit:  Also, have a retro numberpad piccy

[Lighthouse1]

Just wondering if anyone else's order to the UK sat in shipping status for ages? Seems to have been there a while and I am not really sure whether the status is real time.

Thanks!

June 4, 2013    12:27:00    94128    INTERNATIONAL DISPATCH READY

[jdcarpe]

Just wondering if anyone else's order to the UK sat in shipping status for ages? Seems to have been there a while and I am not really sure whether the status is real time.

Thanks!

June 4, 2013    12:27:00    94128    INTERNATIONAL DISPATCH READY

The USPS stops tracking it once it leaves the US. Put the tracking number into your country's post office tracking system, and it should give you some kind of update.

[Bullveyr]

Austria seems to be special in that case.

[Lighthouse1]

Just wondering if anyone else's order to the UK sat in shipping status for ages? Seems to have been there a while and I am not really sure whether the status is real time.

Thanks!

June 4, 2013    12:27:00    94128    INTERNATIONAL DISPATCH READY

The USPS stops tracking it once it leaves the US. Put the tracking number into your country's post office tracking system, and it should give you some kind of update.

Ace thanks!

Status: Advised

Apparently means its thinking about being shipped.

[TD22057]

I missed the GB but managed to get a few kits in the classifieds area.  I'm really liking the flexibility (1.5 mods, extra keys, colemak layout, etc) and the caps look great.  If anyone has an extra numpad kit they'd be willing to sell, please let me know - it's the one kit I'm missing right now.

[SpAmRaY]

Has anyone had problems with the 6.25 spacebar? I think I've ended up with one that is lazy and just wants to stay stuck down on the stabilizers!!

[BunnyLake]

Has anyone had problems with the 6.25 spacebar? I think I've ended up with one that is lazy and just wants to stay stuck down on the stabilizers!!

i have some spacebars like that sir, but they only do it on certain boards, try it on a diff board and see if you get the same result

[SpAmRaY]

Has anyone had problems with the 6.25 spacebar? I think I've ended up with one that is lazy and just wants to stay stuck down on the stabilizers!!

i have some spacebars like that sir, but they only do it on certain boards, try it on a diff board and see if you get the same result

Well it went on the poker but looks odd, of course when I took it off it brought the right side stabilizer clip with it 

[samwisekoi]

Has anyone had problems with the 6.25 spacebar? I think I've ended up with one that is lazy and just wants to stay stuck down on the stabilizers!!

i have some spacebars like that sir, but they only do it on certain boards, try it on a diff board and see if you get the same result

Well it went on the poker but looks odd, of course when I took it off it brought the right side stabilizer clip with it 

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This just happened to me on my Poker -- but with an SP "standard" DCS spacebar.  Took some finagling to get the stabilizer wire re-connected and the base re-set into the PCB.  So I think it is the Poker PCB-mount stabilizers.  Time for both of us to get a plate!

 - Ron | samwisekoi

[SpAmRaY]

Has anyone had problems with the 6.25 spacebar? I think I've ended up with one that is lazy and just wants to stay stuck down on the stabilizers!!

i have some spacebars like that sir, but they only do it on certain boards, try it on a diff board and see if you get the same result

Well it went on the poker but looks odd, of course when I took it off it brought the right side stabilizer clip with it 

(Attachment Link)

This just happened to me on my Poker -- but with an SP "standard" DCS spacebar.  Took some finagling to get the stabilizer wire re-connected and the base re-set into the PCB.  So I think it is the Poker PCB-mount stabilizers.  Time for both of us to get a plate!

 - Ron | samwisekoi

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Yeah, whats bad I've not even used the poker yet!! haha

Sam any ideas on that spacebar? It won't work on my ducky, gets stuck down when I put it on.