Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 21 January 2016, 18:36:57
Backstory? (TL;DR, I know... :-[ )
For those that don't know (probably no one, I've mentioned this quite a lot :P ), I joined the forum in winter 2013. Artisan caps were intriguing, but not something I "had to have", so I kind of sat out most of the sales or looked on in bewilderment. After seeing Brobots and Clacks at the first couple meetups I went to my interest was piqued, but the cost of entry was still too high (~$50 for a common single color Clack at the time), so I held out. I did, however, see Binge's work at KeyCon and was enamored by the sculpting and handiwork that went into the caps, and promptly began collecting Binge's caps. Then I got lucky in early 2014 and won a few BroBot V2s from those first few sales.
But it wasn't until spring 2014 that I put a Clack on my own keyboard, thanks to wildcard loaning me his Topre HO - and that is the inspiration for this post, nearly two years later. I was extremely lucky that wildcard trusted me with his Clack, and I want to pay that forward.
The other factor that played into this decision was my realization after taking the photo at the bottom of this post. Simply put, I have a lot of artisans and I feel guilty having so many while some have none or many fewer. Last year I had a similar realization and sold a bunch of caps at retail; this year, I'm trying this out in hopes that it will get the caps into as many hands as possible (albeit for a limited time). After this experiment is over, it is very likely that I will sell a decent chunk of the collection.
What's the deal?
What does this all mean? Simple - I'd like to set up a small "library", of sorts, and loan out some of my artisan caps to people that otherwise wouldn't have the opportunity to try/experience them. Whether that means the user has zero artisans, doesn't have any from a particular maker, hasn't seen a particular sculpt in person, etc. I don't necessarily care to which degree you are "cap-less", so long as you don't ask to borrow something you already have. :P
How does it work?
I will list all of the caps I am interested in loaning out right here in this thread. You will select a cap you are interested in borrowing and post in this thread to express your interest. I will indicate here in the OP which caps are currently in the possession of which forum members.
Due to the risk involved, I reserve the right to choose to not send a cap to an individual. Yes I realize this could get messy, so please keep things civil. If I opt to pass, do not take it personally - it's probably because I simply don't know you well enough. This will not be determined by post count or registration date, it will be entirely subjective. If this bothers you, I'm sorry but hopefully you can understand why I'm doing it this way. I also understand that sometimes this method can tend to result in the loaning/borrowing staying within a circle of friends, at which point why even make a public thread, so I will be keeping this in mind and consciously trying to include people that I don't know very well but still trust. Hope that makes sense. :)
For the time being, I will list more caps than I will loan away at any given moment (I may list 15 caps but only loan 5 for example). This is to mitigate risks and help ensure that this doesn't reach an unmanageable scope.
I am undecided on how a "tour" scenario will be handled at this time. I may have users ship all caps back to me before being shipped out to the next user, but I realize this adds additional cost; this is open to discussion and will be handled on a case-by-case basis in the short term.
Note that the options available for borrowing may change as time goes on, and some options may be removed or added due to fluctuations in my collection.
What are the rules?
- Do not PM me
- Unless otherwise noted, you can borrow the cap for up to 2 months
- Borrower pays shipping both ways
- Caps must be shipped Flat Rate Priority
- If you steal my caps I will hate you forever
- If you have any issues with these rules or this thread in general, please post your concerns in the thread
- All rules are subject to change at any time without notice (I will be reasonable, don't worry :) )
Got all that? Good - but if not, please ask.
Okay fine, but what caps??
These! :D
(http://i.imgur.com/L5m4I05.jpg)
(If this color scheme is unfriendly for the colorblind, please smack me on the head - I avoided using red for this reason, but am not well-versed on the subtleties of designing colorblind-friendly color schemes. If it helps, the top color in the legend is green (MX), middle is blue (Topre), bottom is orange (BS).)
*NOTE: Keys 14 & 95 (2016/02/02) & 56 (2016/02/09) no longer belong to me and are hereby removed from the library/tour
If I've missed anything or anyone has any questions/concerns/complaints, please post.
<3
CURRENT LIST (2016/02/02) (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tvWPYm8-iSVnfgkAijGMMKDjy9tWxxnUGo_aOeCKJSY/edit?usp=sharing)
Here is the spreadsheet with the list of members requesting to borrow caps in the User_List worksheet, and the list of all caps available in the Cap_List worksheet. (There are some cap colors/names missing from the Cap_List worksheet, which is where the KeyCap Name is pulled from on the User_List worksheet, so if you want to remind me of those names, please do :) )
Post by: Hexterdude on Thu, 21 January 2016, 18:39:54
Post by: cryptokey on Thu, 21 January 2016, 18:46:06
Post by: Dongulator on Thu, 21 January 2016, 18:49:01
If at all possible that would be great, if not I completely understand
Question: Could any of this result in a trade? Let's say you let me borrow "73" I say "wow, love this cap. Looks great on my board. I send PM.. Hoff, gotta have this. Would you like "X" for #73? Or is this strictly a borrow?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 21 January 2016, 18:50:41
Post by: mobbo on Thu, 21 January 2016, 18:54:39
Post by: Glenmael on Thu, 21 January 2016, 18:59:39
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 21 January 2016, 19:00:19
Post by: Bromono on Thu, 21 January 2016, 19:00:59
I am never lucky enough to get one.
They look pretty thick and kinda heavy.
Smooth surface?
Would like to see the swirls up close too.
I love cool blanks o.o
Post by: Sifo on Thu, 21 January 2016, 19:03:38
Post by: PunksDead on Thu, 21 January 2016, 19:05:11
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 21 January 2016, 19:06:27
I really wanna touch that keypacitor, those reapers, those bi clacks and that conspire but I'm afraid i'll love them too much and not want to give them back. Help me Hoff :eek:
I am not here to help, I am here to corrupt. >:D
A fine collection you've got there. That's definitely a risky move on your part, but really generous to the community. :) You're probably already aware, but DT does something similar with boards - usually limited to certain geographies such as Europe. It might be worth it to get in touch with some of them if you haven't yet. I hope this ends up going through successfully though, thanks Hoff!
Good point about geographical regions. For the time being, my "character" requirements for non-CONUS users will be a touch stricter than for CONUS users. Apologies to the international people, I know you get shafted like this all the time, but I hope you understand. With the increased risk of lost packages and travel time, I just feel safer limiting the number of international loans at this time.
I would love to borrow "73" just to see the color on my board and matched with my clacks and take some sick pics.
If at all possible that would be great, if not I completely understand
Question: Could any of this result in a trade? Let's say you let me borrow "73" I say "wow, love this cap. Looks great on my board. I send PM.. Hoff, gotta have this. Would you like "X" for #73? Or is this strictly a borrow?
I'd prefer to get to know you a little better at this time, sorry - no hard feelings. I've only had positive interactions with you, but since you're a relatively new member I'd just like a bit more time. I will revisit this post in the near future and get back to you. If you don't hear from me in 4 weeks, please remind me. :thumb:
Trades aren't something I'm actively looking for, but I wouldn't be opposed to an offer. Just be prepared for me to say no (I don't think I've ever traded before, it's just not in my nature for whatever reason). :-[
Hoff I think the melting plastics have finally went to your head. Just crazy man. :P
:confused: :confused: :confused:
Praise be unto him.
Halverson (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=42336.0)?
Wonderful idea! makes me wish I was in the States.
It's not necessarily limited to CONUS only! See my response to crypto above. :)
Hey Kisakasu, stop humble bragging and send me all your BS Clacks so I can take a lovely picture of them on the 6019284
:| No caps for rude peoples. :|
And I'm pretty sure you've already done that anyway. :P
I would like to see the quality of them doom caps. But a video would suffice.
I am never lucky enough to get one.
They look pretty thick and kinda heavy.
Smooth surface?
Would like to see the swirls up close too.
I love cool blanks o.o
I can take a video if you want, but I would totally send some to you as well if you wanted to pay the shipping. They are exactly the same shape/size as Cherry keys, and the texture is accurate too. :thumb:
Post by: FrostyToast on Thu, 21 January 2016, 19:07:52
You're awesome for setting this up though! :thumb:
Post by: trizkut on Thu, 21 January 2016, 19:08:35
Post by: Dongulator on Thu, 21 January 2016, 19:11:20
I would love to borrow "73" just to see the color on my board and matched with my clacks and take some sick pics.
If at all possible that would be great, if not I completely understand
Question: Could any of this result in a trade? Let's say you let me borrow "73" I say "wow, love this cap. Looks great on my board. I send PM.. Hoff, gotta have this. Would you like "X" for #73? Or is this strictly a borrow?
Quote
I'd prefer to get to know you a little better at this time, sorry - no hard feelings. I've only had positive interactions with you, but since you're a relatively new member I'd just like a bit more time. I will revisit this post in the near future and get back to you. If you don't hear from me in 4 weeks, please remind me. :thumb:
Trades aren't something I'm actively looking for, but I wouldn't be opposed to an offer. Just be prepared for me to say no (I don't think I've ever traded before, it's just not in my nature for whatever reason). :-[
#crushed
Naw, it's totally cool and I completely understand.
Post by: FLFisherman on Thu, 21 January 2016, 19:12:29
Post by: Bromono on Thu, 21 January 2016, 19:13:12
I hope doom has more sales soon.
Post by: ubibaba742 on Thu, 21 January 2016, 19:13:38
This concept you've got going here, it's neat. It's not something that could happen in a lot of communities on the internet. I think that alone is cool as ****. I'll be keeping an eye on this to see how it goes :)
Cheers Hoff
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 21 January 2016, 19:14:00
I want to photo #86
86 will be going to riotonthebay first, as that is what started this today in the Clack thread. When he is done with it, I will PM you to confirm interest.
Also, please note that #86 has a loan time of only 2 weeks, so please keep this in mind. I will add it to the OP.
does 50.5 wrapped (not numbered) change colors?????
Yes it does. That cap is omitted because the surface of the cap is scuffing off from wear and I want to minimize any further damage from something like this. :( Sorry - it is a really cool cap and I wish you could see it.
Just to note, the other omitted caps are as such for pretty much the same reason (risk of damage).
Post by: 1swt2gs on Thu, 21 January 2016, 19:14:25
Post by: HPE1000 on Thu, 21 January 2016, 19:16:19
I want to photo #86me 2
Post by: riotonthebay on Thu, 21 January 2016, 19:16:33
I want to photo #86
86 will be going to riotonthebay first, as that is what started this today in the Clack thread. When he is done with it, I will PM you to confirm interest.
<3
Post by: Hellcatz on Thu, 21 January 2016, 19:18:07
Post by: beehatch on Thu, 21 January 2016, 19:21:17
Post by: whmeltonjr on Thu, 21 January 2016, 19:22:02
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 21 January 2016, 19:22:24
Hoff, for the less trustworthy people you could also request an up-front deposit, to be returned when you get the cap. Maybe also limit their "rental" to a month instead of two.
Good idea. I'll see how it goes as is and consider this change for the future. :thumb:
I would like to borrow 45 then. But not untill a few months. Building a 60% with a HHKB layout. I'm going to be waiting on Zelios round 2 and the sentraq board from massdrop. I would like to see how the fn would look on it. Not many people make MX esc fn combos.
I hope doom has more sales soon.
Sounds good, just post in this thread when you are ready. :thumb:
One note, the caps are actually Row 5 / Row 4 Cherry caps, so Ins/Del row. :-/ So no Esc/fn just yet. But IIRC the gamer sets Doom has planned include an fn, so I think he's got some in the works. If this fact causes you to lose interest, no worries, just wanted to make sure you knew. :)
This is one of the crazier collections that I've ever seen! Bravo to you sir!
This concept you've got going here, it's neat. It's not something that could happen in a lot of communities on the internet. I think that alone is cool as ****. I'll be keeping an eye on this to see how it goes :)
Cheers Hoff
Thanks for the well wishes! I fully realize that this could be disastrous, but oh well. Hopefully it will be more fun than disappointing. xD
Super kind of you and quite a collection you have! You probably don't know me well enough to loan out caps to me anyways. I will just gaze in quiet because I KNOW if I attempt to borrow any I will need major therapy when I send them back!
I actually wouldn't have an issue sending you a cap, but if you don't feel comfortable then that's understandable. :)
Post by: clacktalk on Thu, 21 January 2016, 19:22:51
i'll pray 4 u
that no1 hurts u
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 21 January 2016, 19:23:46
I want to photo #86me 2
Get in line. >:D
can i rob you?
pls no
this is scary pls no do
:-X
Post by: Hellcatz on Thu, 21 January 2016, 19:27:50
Post by: Bromono on Thu, 21 January 2016, 19:28:19
Whoop whoop!
Post by: asdfjkl36 on Thu, 21 January 2016, 19:34:37
Really appreciate the invitation to your collection and hope everything works out smoothly! :thumb:
I didn't think I'd ask for anything but I just can't resist trying to borrow at least these two
Of course I'd want to borrow 86
no explanation needed since everyone wants this.And 75 because it's such a nice color scheme I just have to see it in person.
Thanks for the consideration :)
Post by: demik on Thu, 21 January 2016, 19:36:28
Post by: btctopre on Thu, 21 January 2016, 19:37:03
good luck with the initiative hoff, i know i personally would have really appreciated an opportunity like this when i was trying to just get a look at all the different makes.
Post by: jb1830 on Thu, 21 January 2016, 19:37:52
95, 96 or 97. I just want an Astronaut chillin' on my DS Planck for a little while and get some sweet pictures.
Post by: 1swt2gs on Thu, 21 January 2016, 19:49:17
Super kind of you and quite a collection you have! You probably don't know me well enough to loan out caps to me anyways. I will just gaze in quiet because I KNOW if I attempt to borrow any I will need major therapy when I send them back!
I actually wouldn't have an issue sending you a cap, but if you don't feel comfortable then that's understandable. :)
WAHHH! <3 Glad to know I'm on your good list! :D I may have to take you up on that offer sometime in the future!
Post by: dohbot on Thu, 21 January 2016, 19:49:41
Post by: HPE1000 on Thu, 21 January 2016, 19:53:59
fite me irl kidI want to photo #86me 2
Get in line. >:D
Post by: nickheller on Thu, 21 January 2016, 19:56:52
Post by: naasfu on Thu, 21 January 2016, 20:10:32
haha i also thought hoff was reposting the kisa collection pic.
Post by: Vittra on Thu, 21 January 2016, 20:29:13
1) This is a really thoughtful idea
2) No good will come of this (cynicism levels rose to aneurysm level)
3) What happens if someone damages a cap, rather than the more obvious scenario of theft? Perhaps a stipulation regarding that (obligation to pay fair value, etc) should be added.
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Thu, 21 January 2016, 20:39:55
Post by: jerue on Thu, 21 January 2016, 20:43:09
58, 73, 75, 78 plz bb
:-*
EIGHTY SIX THE KEYPACITOR
(I guess, add me to the list)
Post by: cryptokey on Thu, 21 January 2016, 21:04:32
Post by: tigersharkdude on Thu, 21 January 2016, 21:07:52
I wish to permanently check out; 1,2,4 and 24.
Thank you for your time
Post by: KnivesM on Thu, 21 January 2016, 23:42:29
As I am relatively new to GH I doubt you'd want to loan to me but I'd love to see 48 or 8 in person as I've always liked Smiling Jacks and Conspires and don't have any Binge or KBK. Thoughts on a collateral check out? Like I send you my Mr. Friday Jr.(or other that you like/valuable) and upon receipt you mail me one of the above and then after 1 or 2 months(as discussed above) I send back your cap and when you get yours back safely you send mine back. No worries if you don't want to still, still very cool of you to do this in the first place. :thumb:
Post by: Moistgun on Fri, 22 January 2016, 00:20:34
Post by: xondat on Fri, 22 January 2016, 00:25:58
Your collection is amazing though - hope this works out well.
Post by: shoostep on Fri, 22 January 2016, 01:06:16
Also, I could see a lot of people taking responsible advantage of this for good photo opportunities.
Post by: meow a cat on Fri, 22 January 2016, 04:44:14
I may have to borrow a Checkey for awhile sometime (if you have no objections), I've always wanted one, so it would be really cool to see one in person. The texture just looks so interesting. :))
Post by: sitch on Fri, 22 January 2016, 05:16:03
Post by: pr0ximity on Fri, 22 January 2016, 05:27:51
If this changes to an adoption program sign me up :P
Post by: Bevo on Fri, 22 January 2016, 05:32:27
Post by: henz on Fri, 22 January 2016, 05:48:42
Post by: dgneo on Fri, 22 January 2016, 05:51:53
This is really awesome of you Hoff, the definition of community right here.
Post by: azhdar on Fri, 22 January 2016, 08:11:33
Post by: FLFisherman on Fri, 22 January 2016, 08:16:46
Don't worry. I can loan you one. I bet you'll come to like it, too.
Post by: KetchyKech on Fri, 22 January 2016, 08:25:02
but the size of your heart is most admirable :-*
Post by: keyboardia1 on Fri, 22 January 2016, 09:37:43
Also: If whoever gets his hand on the "Flux Keypacitor" could make a video of it, that would be great!
Post by: Jema on Fri, 22 January 2016, 09:48:09
Post by: riotonthebay on Fri, 22 January 2016, 09:50:18
This is awesome and i hope nobody is going to be a ****.
Also: If whoever gets his hand on the "Flux Keypacitor" could make a video of it, that would be great!
Check this out (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=33569.msg2018041#msg2018041). Better than a video IMO.
Post by: Dernubenfrieken on Fri, 22 January 2016, 10:25:29
Either way I'm excited for this, because it means that people will take some sweet artisan/board shots with their borrowed keys!
Post by: justify on Fri, 22 January 2016, 10:33:41
Post by: mobbo on Fri, 22 January 2016, 10:38:15
Is that a self portrait? O.O
Post by: 3K on Fri, 22 January 2016, 10:54:29
Post by: Signature on Fri, 22 January 2016, 11:03:14
Wow what a collection. I'm not interested in renting, but what are 7, 24/25, 26, 27, 30, 33..35, 36, 48? Like, i don't know, I never have seen them before I think.Caps produced by nubbinator :)
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 22 January 2016, 11:15:57
Wow what a collection. I'm not interested in renting, but what are 7, 24/25, 26, 27, 30, 33..35, 36, 48? Like, i don't know, I never have seen them before I think.
7 - Binge WASDson
24-39 are all nubbinator's caps, and embarrassingly I always forget the names :-[
27 is a cap he didn't sell that's a Clone Trooper head on a cap
30 is Yag Dur (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=70172.0)
33-35 are Deckerson
36 is a heart design, but again blanking on the name
48 - KBK Conspire
Once I get some more time tonight I will update the OP and respond to others. :thumb:
Post by: tronbeaver on Fri, 22 January 2016, 12:59:40
Post by: WSweg on Fri, 22 January 2016, 15:29:04
Post by: keyboardia1 on Fri, 22 January 2016, 16:36:58
I've seen that! But I wouldn't mind seeing a video too ;)This is awesome and i hope nobody is going to be a ****.
Also: If whoever gets his hand on the "Flux Keypacitor" could make a video of it, that would be great!
Check this out (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=33569.msg2018041#msg2018041). Better than a video IMO.
Post by: Joey Quinn on Fri, 22 January 2016, 16:53:04
Post by: lucaslink on Sat, 23 January 2016, 00:10:20
more than anything i'd really love to (gently) hold and touch and caress your conspire. #48.
i've also never seen a binge in person. i love his keyng and slofi sculpts. #10 & 22?
too cool for doing this, man.
Post by: romevi on Sat, 23 January 2016, 00:43:49
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 23 January 2016, 00:55:32
Very risky - not because of malicious members, but due to vagaries of the various postal systems. You may need to allow for a certain number (hopefully very small) to just go missing in the post.
A thought for international users - would you consider shipping a few to one person in a particular country, and have them ship to the next person in the same country, and so on, and the last person in that country would ship them back to you? Might save international postage costs and risk of loss during such shipping.
Post by: Steezus on Sat, 23 January 2016, 01:46:22
Would like to borrow 86.
Lol, like you would ever get a cap. All you do is make troll posts.
Cheers though Hoff, this is quite the experiment. Best of luck to you!
Post by: KeypressGraphics on Sat, 23 January 2016, 04:05:56
Post by: Synjin on Sat, 23 January 2016, 16:16:34
Just kidding btw. I'd like to borrow the 86 Flux to take some glamour pics of it.
Post by: calvinhousecat on Sat, 23 January 2016, 16:40:09
I applaud you
However, those wrapped KWKs are irresistible so I might have to take you on your offer
Post by: Ramage on Sat, 23 January 2016, 21:09:49
Post by: tchevass on Mon, 25 January 2016, 09:14:31
Post by: DukeMugen on Mon, 25 January 2016, 09:37:02
Post by: GenKaan on Wed, 27 January 2016, 12:45:42
(http://i.imgur.com/GVCOpRr.png)
I wouldnt want to risk any of them getting lost in the mail. Have never seen a Clack in real life and that would be kinda exciting, but I wouldnt want to risk it. The money is one thing but the fact that they are irreplaceable adds a dimension of risk Im not willing to take
Hope people have fun because that is what really matters :)
That #79 (of red, not if orange) would have been awesome or #80 if it was Topre or Mx
PS. The fact you have 4 trans Keythulhu of the same color is just.......... wrong
Post by: Signature on Wed, 27 January 2016, 12:50:23
79 is HO (hack orange) afaik. If you want to see a clack I can send you 1Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/GVCOpRr.png)
I wouldnt want to risk any of them getting lost in the mail. Have never seen a Clack in real life and that would be kinda exciting, but I wouldnt want to risk it. The money is one thing but the fact that they are irreplaceable adds a dimension of risk Im not willing to take
Hope people have fun because that is what really matters :)
That #79 (of red, not if orange) would have been awesome or #80 if it was Topre or Mx
PS. The fact you have 4 trans Keythulhu of the same color is just.......... wrong
Post by: GenKaan on Wed, 27 January 2016, 13:04:44
79 is HO (hack orange) afaik. If you want to see a clack I can send you 1Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/GVCOpRr.png)
I wouldnt want to risk any of them getting lost in the mail. Have never seen a Clack in real life and that would be kinda exciting, but I wouldnt want to risk it. The money is one thing but the fact that they are irreplaceable adds a dimension of risk Im not willing to take
Hope people have fun because that is what really matters :)
That #79 (of red, not if orange) would have been awesome or #80 if it was Topre or Mx
PS. The fact you have 4 trans Keythulhu of the same color is just.......... wrong
Im good, one will turn up sooner or later
Post by: LeandreN on Wed, 27 January 2016, 13:07:31
Post by: FLFisherman on Wed, 27 January 2016, 13:10:18
you could send one to me, i would probably just skam you though... not a good idea.
Can confirm: LendreN is a skammer. ANSI 4 lyfe!
Post by: Floody on Wed, 27 January 2016, 13:11:36
All them ISO boys are the same!you could send one to me, i would probably just skam you though... not a good idea.
Can confirm: LendreN is a skammer. ANSI 4 lyfe!
Post by: LeandreN on Wed, 27 January 2016, 13:13:18
you could send one to me, i would probably just skam you though... not a good idea.
Can confirm: LendreN is a skammer. ISO 4 lyfe!
FTFY
Post by: SixtyLife on Wed, 27 January 2016, 21:52:10
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 27 January 2016, 22:37:50
Post by: FLFisherman on Wed, 27 January 2016, 22:40:18
Post by: keyboardia1 on Thu, 28 January 2016, 08:02:01
Don't hate! It's not our fault that you ANSI guys have tiny enter keys.All them ISO boys are the same!you could send one to me, i would probably just skam you though... not a good idea.
Can confirm: LendreN is a skammer. ANSI 4 lyfe!
Post by: cooldiscretion on Thu, 28 January 2016, 08:38:50
Post by: tronbeaver on Thu, 28 January 2016, 09:27:18
Would like to borrow 86.
Lol, like you would ever get a cap. All you do is make troll posts.
Cheers though Hoff, this is quite the experiment. Best of luck to you!
As if you don't.
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 28 January 2016, 09:33:23
Post by: Bromono on Thu, 28 January 2016, 12:07:36
Post by: romevi on Thu, 28 January 2016, 12:11:24
By the way, I haven't abandoned this! Just clearing my plate of some other quick things before burdening myself with shipping and keeping track of it all. :)
:cool:
Post by: ccarlitos2 on Tue, 02 February 2016, 00:43:31
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 02 February 2016, 20:12:19
I will begin sending PMs to the first few people in the list with caps available (read: those that did not request 86 :)) ) to confirm interest and begin the process. :eek:
I will use my personal discretion to determine how many caps I would like to be lent out at any given time. As such, the position in the list may seem random. This is not intentional and is very much dependent on how I am feeling at the time and how much I value each cap being lent out. :thumb:
Any questions, let me know. :)
Lastly, DO NOT STEAL THE CAPS. You will not have a fun time. :-*
Post by: ccarlitos2 on Tue, 02 February 2016, 20:22:35
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 02 February 2016, 20:25:14
I'm surprised no one has asked for the hoot xD or they just didn't look closely enough. Owls can be pretty stealthy.......
Yeah, that's part of the reason I wanted to compile the list to go alongside the photo. I didn't realize just how hard it is to visually verify the colors/sculpts until I started to do so myself. :))
Post by: ccarlitos2 on Tue, 02 February 2016, 20:26:16
I'm surprised no one has asked for the hoot xD or they just didn't look closely enough. Owls can be pretty stealthy.......
Yeah, that's part of the reason I wanted to compile the list to go alongside the photo. I didn't realize just how hard it is to visually verify the colors/sculpts until I started to do so myself. :))
Is this the whole family or do you have other caps you are not letting go of?
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 02 February 2016, 20:29:07
I'm surprised no one has asked for the hoot xD or they just didn't look closely enough. Owls can be pretty stealthy.......
Yeah, that's part of the reason I wanted to compile the list to go alongside the photo. I didn't realize just how hard it is to visually verify the colors/sculpts until I started to do so myself. :))
Is this the whole family or do you have other caps you are not letting go of?
The photo contains every artisan cap in my possession, but obviously they are not all available for loan (mostly out of concern for the safety of the caps).
And I will be slowly depleting the collection as I go along, so expect me to add more notes of caps that are no longer mine. :P
Post by: ccarlitos2 on Tue, 02 February 2016, 20:30:45
I'm surprised no one has asked for the hoot xD or they just didn't look closely enough. Owls can be pretty stealthy.......
Yeah, that's part of the reason I wanted to compile the list to go alongside the photo. I didn't realize just how hard it is to visually verify the colors/sculpts until I started to do so myself. :))
Is this the whole family or do you have other caps you are not letting go of?
The photo contains every artisan cap in my possession, but obviously they are not all available for loan (mostly out of concern for the safety of the caps).
And I will be slowly depleting the collection as I go along, so expect me to add more notes of caps that are no longer mine. :P
Well if you decide to get rid of that hoot.... or those snackeys.... you know the city I live in xD good luck with this endeavor :) I hope no one steals from you!
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 02 February 2016, 20:32:29
The photo contains every artisan cap in my possession, but obviously they are not all available for loan (mostly out of concern for the safety of the caps).
And I will be slowly depleting the collection as I go along, so expect me to add more notes of caps that are no longer mine. :P
Well if you decide to get rid of that hoot.... or those snackeys.... you know the city I live in xD good luck with this endeavor :) I hope no one steals from you!
Hehehe, you're funny. :P Those aren't near the top of the list of caps to get rid of, to put it gently. ;) You are more than welcome to enter the list and borrow them though. :-*
Post by: ccarlitos2 on Tue, 02 February 2016, 20:34:00
The photo contains every artisan cap in my possession, but obviously they are not all available for loan (mostly out of concern for the safety of the caps).
And I will be slowly depleting the collection as I go along, so expect me to add more notes of caps that are no longer mine. :P
Well if you decide to get rid of that hoot.... or those snackeys.... you know the city I live in xD good luck with this endeavor :) I hope no one steals from you!
Hehehe, you're funny. :P Those aren't near the top of the list of caps to get rid of, to put it gently. ;) You are more than welcome to enter the list and borrow them though. :-*
I figured haha! With the pressure and stress that school is putting on me right now I'd be afraid of not having time to send the cap back. Maybe if this continues after graduation :) just 3 more months lol
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Tue, 02 February 2016, 20:35:27
Post by: Dongulator on Tue, 02 February 2016, 20:36:31
If possible I might reach back out to you once I get a po box set up. But for the time being I can't seem to get my address right.
Thanks :(
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 02 February 2016, 20:38:48
Hoff is the crystal lake fn set up for loan? It didn't have a number on it. If it is, could I check it out, and 46?
The Crystal Lake fn set is not available to the "general public" (sorry everyone). I can, of course, always loan it to people outside the scope of this project. Would you like me to add you to the list for 46 and I will likely include Crystal Lake as well?
Hoff.. please take me off that list. I 've been running into shipping problems and do NOT need/want to lose your cap in the mail.
If possible I might reach back out to you once I get a po box set up. But for the time being I can't seem to get my address right.
Thanks :(
Will do. If you'd like to be re-added at any time, please don't hesitate to ask. :thumb:
Post by: btctopre on Tue, 02 February 2016, 20:40:01
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Tue, 02 February 2016, 20:41:51
Hoff is the crystal lake fn set up for loan? It didn't have a number on it. If it is, could I check it out, and 46?
The Crystal Lake fn set is not available to the "general public" (sorry everyone). I can, of course, always loan it to people outside the scope of this project. Would you like me to add you to the list for 46 and I will likely include Crystal Lake as well?
No rush or anything but I would love to check either one or both sometime.
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 02 February 2016, 20:53:27
feel free to remove my name, i legitimately just wanted to see a good, clean picture or two of under the sea since i hadn't ever really come across any :P
:thumb: I will work on getting you one. :) Remind me in a day or two when I will have some time.
Hoff is the crystal lake fn set up for loan? It didn't have a number on it. If it is, could I check it out, and 46?
The Crystal Lake fn set is not available to the "general public" (sorry everyone). I can, of course, always loan it to people outside the scope of this project. Would you like me to add you to the list for 46 and I will likely include Crystal Lake as well?
No rush or anything but I would love to check either one or both sometime.
I've added you to the bottom of the list, so it might be a slight while. :P
Post by: dohbot on Tue, 02 February 2016, 20:55:14
feel free to remove my name, i legitimately just wanted to see a good, clean picture or two of under the sea since i hadn't ever really come across any :P
:thumb: I will work on getting you one. :) Remind me in a day or two when I will have some time.
I'm in a similar situation with that SloFi, I am always worried whenever I have something in the mail that I am afraid it will be lost, and I don't really want that anxiety over your cap. But I'd love a closer picture of that sweet slofi!
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 02 February 2016, 21:02:21
feel free to remove my name, i legitimately just wanted to see a good, clean picture or two of under the sea since i hadn't ever really come across any :P
:thumb: I will work on getting you one. :) Remind me in a day or two when I will have some time.
I'm in a similar situation with that SloFi, I am always worried whenever I have something in the mail that I am afraid it will be lost, and I don't really want that anxiety over your cap. But I'd love a closer picture of that sweet slofi!
Just to confirm, are you asking me to remove your name? If you have a concern, I can do so, but I want people to remember that I am more than happy to lend them out if they are included in the list. :) I know what I'm getting myself into, and I think the experience of getting these caps into as many hands as possible outweighs the risks. :-* But of course I won't force it upon anyone, and I understand that you may not want to deal with the anxiety. :thumb: It's your choice ultimately.
Post by: dohbot on Tue, 02 February 2016, 21:53:43
Yes please :-*. Maybe once this is a better established thing and the line for Flux shortens, I'll want to see it in person :P. But until then I'll be watching :)feel free to remove my name, i legitimately just wanted to see a good, clean picture or two of under the sea since i hadn't ever really come across any :P
:thumb: I will work on getting you one. :) Remind me in a day or two when I will have some time.
I'm in a similar situation with that SloFi, I am always worried whenever I have something in the mail that I am afraid it will be lost, and I don't really want that anxiety over your cap. But I'd love a closer picture of that sweet slofi!
Just to confirm, are you asking me to remove your name? If you have a concern, I can do so, but I want people to remember that I am more than happy to lend them out if they are included in the list. :) I know what I'm getting myself into, and I think the experience of getting these caps into as many hands as possible outweighs the risks. :-* But of course I won't force it upon anyone, and I understand that you may not want to deal with the anxiety. :thumb: It's your choice ultimately.
Post by: Steezus on Wed, 03 February 2016, 12:16:03
Post by: mobbo on Wed, 03 February 2016, 12:31:49
I looked in OP but couldn't see anything about it. Are you paying for shipping Hoff? I feel like that would rack up rather quick. The least we could do is pay for that if it's not the case already. :thumb:
Rule #3 states that the borrower pays shipping both ways.
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 03 February 2016, 13:16:58
I looked in OP but couldn't see anything about it. Are you paying for shipping Hoff? I feel like that would rack up rather quick. The least we could do is pay for that if it's not the case already. :thumb:
Rule #3 states that the borrower pays shipping both ways.
Correct. I am also re-stating the rules in the PMs I send out. And stating that rule twice, since it is the first rule to be dealt with (before the cap even leaves my hand).
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Wed, 03 February 2016, 13:33:45
Post by: Steezus on Wed, 03 February 2016, 14:17:00
I looked in OP but couldn't see anything about it. Are you paying for shipping Hoff? I feel like that would rack up rather quick. The least we could do is pay for that if it's not the case already. :thumb:
Rule #3 states that the borrower pays shipping both ways.
Correct. I am also re-stating the rules in the PMs I send out. And stating that rule twice, since it is the first rule to be dealt with (before the cap even leaves my hand).
Oh damn I can't believe I missed it haha. I swear I read it over, maybe just not that well. ;)
This is such a fantastic gesture Hoff, risky but honorable. :thumb:
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 03 February 2016, 17:30:13
Correct. I am also re-stating the rules in the PMs I send out. And stating that rule twice, since it is the first rule to be dealt with (before the cap even leaves my hand).
Oh damn I can't believe I missed it haha. I swear I read it over, maybe just not that well. ;)
This is such a fantastic gesture Hoff, risky but honorable. :thumb:
Haha, no worries at all. :P I'd always rather answer a question multiple times than enter into an agreement like this with any confusion. :thumb:
Post by: Pdub on Wed, 03 February 2016, 22:37:34
PS if you don't want that Oktoberfest Clack anymore. I will buy it from you for $5.00. ;) kidding. Unless you're into it.
Post by: Glenmael on Thu, 04 February 2016, 00:33:35
Wonderful idea! makes me wish I was in the States.
It's not necessarily limited to CONUS only! See my response to crypto above. :)
Cannot believe I missed this...amazing dude, hats off to you.
I'll wait until you do a few rotations to request anything as to not be a hassle to the local folks. :thumb:
Post by: mrlooolz on Thu, 04 February 2016, 08:11:54
I would love to borrow 78,57,65, Because I plan to own of these one day. I will come back in 2-3 years and ask for 86 :P
Post by: romevi on Thu, 04 February 2016, 08:32:45
I hope I'm not overstepping my boundaries here, but I'd love also to check out 38, 46, and 74. Is that 46 one of the color-changing ones?
Post by: FLFisherman on Thu, 04 February 2016, 08:35:30
Woot! Just realized I made the "list." However, it reads unconfirmed something next to my name, but I can't scroll to read the rest.
"unconfirmed interest"
I imagine it means he's not sure if you actually wanted the cap or not.
Post by: romevi on Thu, 04 February 2016, 08:38:01
Woot! Just realized I made the "list." However, it reads unconfirmed something next to my name, but I can't scroll to read the rest.
"unconfirmed interest"
I imagine it means he's not sure if you actually wanted the cap or not.
Oh... That makes sense.
Sure! I'd love to check it out. But I'm in no rush and can wait until everyone has had their turn.
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 04 February 2016, 08:41:00
Woot! Just realized I made the "list." However, it reads unconfirmed something next to my name, but I can't scroll to read the rest.
"unconfirmed interest"
I imagine it means he's not sure if you actually wanted the cap or not.
Oh... That makes sense.
Sure! I'd love to check it out. But I'm in no rush and can wait until everyone has had their turn.
Yep, I used that term because you made the comment about wanting it before I made any of this official, and at the time that riot thought I was joking about loaning Flux out. :P So I included you and reserved your spot in the list, but wanted to confirm your interest. :thumb:
I'll get that fixed up this evening, and respond to the others in here as well. I'm stuck on mobile for the day so can't do much more. :)
Post by: Bambino on Thu, 04 February 2016, 11:14:21
Post by: livingspeedbump on Thu, 04 February 2016, 12:01:31
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 09 February 2016, 19:43:21
- jb1830
- iamtootallforthis
- jdcarpe
I also updated the spreadsheet to include a "Status" column to help keep track of things for myself. If you see a question mark in this column by your name, it means that I am still unsure whether or not your interest is serious. Please post here to clarify. If you have already done so, I apologize for missing it, and feel free to do so again. :)
Also, you will notice that I am not going strictly in chronological order; this is not in any way intended to be "unfair", but rather (as mentioned previously) a minimally stressful way to get the most caps out at once. I will generally only skip around like this if the person I'm skipping to is *unquestionably* reliable, like JD. If I didn't do this, I would have sent a PM to 'nobody' instead. Hope you understand. :-*
Post by: azhdar on Wed, 10 February 2016, 03:15:45
Post by: Glenmael on Wed, 10 February 2016, 05:11:10
Hoff if someone were to steal a cap from u, pm me the adress you send it to, I'll get it fixed.
A friend of mine is in the French special forces...I certainly wouldn't f- with you guys.
Post by: riotonthebay on Thu, 11 February 2016, 08:38:26
Post by: romevi on Thu, 11 February 2016, 16:18:02
Just so that folks don't think I'm being negligent, Hoffman has kindly extended my deadline slightly on the Flux in anticipation of a new camera set to arrive the day of the deadline. Thanks Hoff! :-*
[attachimg=1]
Post by: riotonthebay on Thu, 11 February 2016, 16:32:49
Just so that folks don't think I'm being negligent, Hoffman has kindly extended my deadline slightly on the Flux in anticipation of a new camera set to arrive the day of the deadline. Thanks Hoff! :-*
(Attachment Link)
Y'all going to have to wait. :-*
(But only a couple days longer -- I'll very likely ship it this weekend.)
Post by: byker on Thu, 11 February 2016, 16:46:19
Post by: demik on Thu, 11 February 2016, 17:02:13
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Fri, 12 February 2016, 14:00:00
Will get pictures later today. Tested it under a UV light and it reacts to a pretty vibrant neon green. Really cool to see.
Post by: riotonthebay on Sun, 14 February 2016, 10:14:31
(http://i.imgur.com/pz0JG5t.jpg)
Post by: FLFisherman on Sun, 14 February 2016, 10:38:55
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Mi0ZgAJ.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/pz0JG5t.jpg)
Very nice detail. You will be taking some shots in the dark, right?
Post by: mobbo on Sun, 14 February 2016, 10:51:34
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Mi0ZgAJ.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/pz0JG5t.jpg)
Damn dude...what is that blank? :eek:
Post by: riotonthebay on Sun, 14 February 2016, 10:52:37
It's a Hyperfuse KWK blank. =)
Post by: mobbo on Sun, 14 February 2016, 11:01:56
Yep, I'll take some dark shots.
It's a Hyperfuse KWK blank. =)
Holy crap it's absolutely gorgeous man. KWK blanks have got to be one of the cleanest, most well cast of all of them. I'm guessing it's one of a kind?
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Sun, 14 February 2016, 11:03:28
Yep, I'll take some dark shots.
It's a Hyperfuse KWK blank. =)
Holy crap it's absolutely gorgeous man. KWK blanks have got to be one of the cleanest, most well cast of all of them. I'm guessing it's one of a kind?
I thought there were two but I may be wrong.
Punks blanks are so damn clean! It's ridiculous!
Post by: aznairjordan on Sun, 14 February 2016, 23:42:33
Post by: PQTran on Mon, 15 February 2016, 03:39:07
Hope everything goes well! :thumb:
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 15 February 2016, 07:48:17
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Mi0ZgAJ.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/pz0JG5t.jpg)
Gotta get these shots up in the Post Your Clacks thread too. ;)
And holy crap that KWK blank is... :O
Post by: Moistgun on Thu, 25 February 2016, 15:32:43
I dreamed that I got an orange binge sloth from hoff,
but apparently I forgot I had it and it had been months since I received it.
I was looking for the sloth and couldn't find it. Nowhere to be found.
I was afraid everyone was going to hate me.
It took me hours to convince myself that I don't have some artisan in my house, that I didn't remember getting.
Post by: Rodgaroon on Thu, 03 March 2016, 10:15:09
I will not be requesting anything but the fact that you are sharing your collection is amazing. I cannot express how awesome it is to have people like you in this community. keep up the good work.
Post by: fabian101 on Fri, 18 March 2016, 16:35:12
Never mind I managed to find some at your Flickr page.
Post by: linkshine on Fri, 18 March 2016, 21:21:07
editing mine out because I'm an idiot <3
Post by: demik on Fri, 18 March 2016, 21:35:41
Hoffman,
A small museum/ community board was always my goal. I never thought about putting it on wheels. Whatever you're missing from your library, you're welcome to. Good idea. I have some really odd caps from odd artisans of old!
Id love to try on #23, the hoot!
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=36709.0
Post by: linkshine on Fri, 18 March 2016, 21:55:38
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=36709.0
Hahah thanks!! Thats a beautiful thread!
Post by: -musubi on Sat, 19 March 2016, 00:40:51
Post by: romevi on Wed, 27 April 2016, 09:30:33
Post by: juahenza on Wed, 27 April 2016, 09:40:58
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 27 April 2016, 10:26:34
Can't wait to see who's next on the list! :rolleyes:
Patience, man! :P I'm taking things slow due to my limited time available the last couple months, but will be looking to ramp this up again soon. I don't like having too many projects open at once - need to keep track of my babies. :D But just for the record, some keys are indeed floating around.
Post by: romevi on Wed, 27 April 2016, 10:29:43
Can't wait to see who's next on the list! :rolleyes:
Patience, man! :P I'm taking things slow due to my limited time available the last couple months, but will be looking to ramp this up again soon. I don't like having too many projects open at once - need to keep track of my babies. :D But just for the record, some keys are indeed floating around.
Actually, I forgot about this and remembered last night in the shower. Just wanted to see if it still was active, and glad to see it is!