[GB] Artisan Case v2 - Complete

[Dr0p]

Nice! Looking good!

[OfTheWild]

Looking good! Was hoping it would be here by dc meet but looks like maybe just after 

[SeedyOne]

Hell yes, I've got resin ready to go into these suckers! 

[BestShuckleNA]

Can't wait! Have had an over flow in my box for a bit now

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[hayt]

They are out the door:

[senryo]

They are out the door:

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Cannot wait!
Am I receiving the tracking through email or paypal?

[SeedyOne]

They are out the door:

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Cannot wait!
Am I receiving the tracking through email or paypal?

I think those are just pics of them leaving the facility and Hayt himself is receiving them around 11/2-11/3, so they aren't headed out to us yet. That said, you pose a valid question that I'm curious about too 

[hayt]

Filled out the customs form today. Fingers crossed that they will deliver this week. If not, we'll have to push it back one more week as I'm doing all the QC and fulfillment in my parent's garage.

Regarding shipping, once everything is accounted for, assembled and packaged, I will begin sending out invoices for shipping charges via PayPal. So you will get a tracking notification following shipping payment via PayPal and email.

Thanks again everyone for your patience!

While we're all waiting, here is a pic from rbb's collection. He received his cases early given proximity to the manufacture

[SeedyOne]

Hot damn. The excitement builds...

[wcmbk]

Phew! I’m running out of space... need this urgently

[Dr0p]

That looks so good! :fingerscrossed: that there are extras!

[libertycannon]

Filled out the customs form today. Fingers crossed that they will deliver this week. If not, we'll have to push it back one more week as I'm doing all the QC and fulfillment in my parent's garage.

Regarding shipping, once everything is accounted for, assembled and packaged, I will begin sending out invoices for shipping charges via PayPal. So you will get a tracking notification following shipping payment via PayPal and email.

Thanks again everyone for your patience!

While we're all waiting, here is a pic from rbb's collection. He received his cases early given proximity to the manufacture

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Wait I didn't realize it came with freebies?!! Love the novelty cap idea! Can't complain about free but  those silver ones... not too creative lol.  Anyway such a great GB! 


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[HoffmanMyster]

Thanks for the updates - can't wait for this one!!! 

Regarding shipping, once everything is accounted for, assembled and packaged, I will begin sending out invoices for shipping charges via PayPal. So you will get a tracking notification following shipping payment via PayPal and email.

Can't remember if we already gave our shipping addresses or not, but I'm assuming you will ship to the address that we attach to our shipping payment?  I've moved since the buy started and don't want to lose this one. 

[LightningXI]

Thanks for the updates - can't wait for this one!!! 

Regarding shipping, once everything is accounted for, assembled and packaged, I will begin sending out invoices for shipping charges via PayPal. So you will get a tracking notification following shipping payment via PayPal and email.

Can't remember if we already gave our shipping addresses or not, but I'm assuming you will ship to the address that we attach to our shipping payment?  I've moved since the buy started and don't want to lose this one. 

I think we didn't pay for shipping, so you'd be invoiced to pay for shipping and you'd use your updated mailing address so that hayt can ship to that one instead, the latest one associated with the shipping fee invoice.

[hayt]

Keep an eye out this weekend. I'm going to begin sending out shipping invoices. I will include the address I have on file in the notes of the invoice, please review and if incorrect or needs updating, please drop me a note.

[Viking_Robot]

Keep an eye out this weekend. I'm going to begin sending out shipping invoices. I will include the address I have on file in the notes of the invoice, please review and if incorrect or needs updating, please drop me a note.

NEED

[HoffmanMyster]

I think we didn't pay for shipping, so you'd be invoiced to pay for shipping and you'd use your updated mailing address so that hayt can ship to that one instead, the latest one associated with the shipping fee invoice.

Keep an eye out this weekend. I'm going to begin sending out shipping invoices. I will include the address I have on file in the notes of the invoice, please review and if incorrect or needs updating, please drop me a note.

Thanks you guys - can't wait for this one to come!  Need to get those artisans outta that bag and into a display case. 

[Hamel]

Got an shipping invoice & paid!

Can't wait to get them in my hands.

[hayt]

Hi All,

I'm about 1/3 through the shipping invoices and will continue to send them out over the next few days.

Here is my current plan. Get all invoices paid by Wednesday and then I will purchase and print all the shipping labels (you should receive a tracking email notification via PayPal).

Assemble and pack everything up next weekend (11/9 - 11/10) and ship everything out in one wave on Monday 11/11.

If you do not pay your invoices before Thursday 11/7 - I may not be able to get yours out and it will have to wait a few more days.

For all CONUS participants, I am invoicing for Priority Mail. For INTL, I'm invoicing for First Class USPS since that is really the cheapest option I could find. If you would like to upgrade to Priority Mail for faster shipping and tracking, please reach out to me to update the invoice.

Thanks!!

[hayt]

Thanks everyone for taking care of the shipping invoices!

We have about 10 left - please pay within the next few days.

I'll begin to generate shipping labels.

[hippiepete]

aw yisss 

[brizzzle]

Thanks everyone for taking care of the shipping invoices!

We have about 10 left - please pay within the next few days.

I'll begin to generate shipping labels.

yeet dab

[SirShakes]

Can't wait!

[hayt]

Time for another quick update and unfortunately this time with some bad news.

After receiving the full shipment of cases and going through every single one, we discovered 110 damaged sets that I cannot forward to you all due to unacceptable levels of defects due to shipping damage, including cracking and chips of the case perimeters (example of damage below).

This was due to poor packaging quality by the manufacture paired with rough international shipping.

The good news is that the unharmed cases look excellent, and the quality of the machine work is very high.

Here are my next steps:

1) Shipping out the first 100 cases that made it safely. These are being shipped in order of invoice #. To be fully transparent, anyone who ordered 2 or more cases were invoiced first, followed by FCFS for single case orders. This means that everyone who ordered multiples will be receiving their cases, followed by a handful of single case orders.

2) The manufacturer has confirmed responsibility and has already initiated new production for the 110 replacements needed. I do not anticipate this will take very long as we are aligned an all details including updated packing spec, bead blast, etc.

3) Once I receive an ETA for the replacements, I'll report back here. My goal would be to have these ready by beginning-mid December.

The first 100 cases will be shipping out this week.

Sincere apologies for the delay. It was a sad day for me unboxing all of the damaged cases and thankful that they will be replaced in full. Thanks to all for your continued patience.

If anyone has questions or concerns about the delay, feel free to contact me directly on any of the platforms.

[clasicks]

shame they packed em like junk, great resolution from the factory tho!

GLWGB

[libertycannon]

Frustrating update.  Obviously your call but sending big orders first makes little sense as it fulfills the least number of customer orders. Are you going to notify people who have to wait?  How long do you expect this to take?

[HoffmanMyster]

Damn!  What a letdown, but I certainly appreciate the update and plan to rectify the situation.  Thanks for the communication, I can't wait for pics from the first recipients!

[wcmbk]

Dang, that is terrible news! Good to hear that it’s all being worked out though.

...sending big orders first makes little sense as it fulfills the least number of customer orders...

I’m totally biased but agree with Libertycannon here

Could be better to get out 100 orders rather than 30-50, although I acknowledge there could be logistical challenges to doing that.

Either way, thanks for your transparency and frequent updates here - it’s been a very smooth GB. 10/10, would buy again.

[HoffmanMyster]

Dang, that is terrible news! Good to hear that it’s all being worked out though.

...sending big orders first makes little sense as it fulfills the least number of customer orders...

I’m totally biased but agree with Libertycannon here

Could be better to get out 100 orders rather than 30-50, although I acknowledge there could be logistical challenges to doing that.

Either way, thanks for your transparency and frequent updates here - it’s been a very smooth GB. 10/10, would buy again.

Very much in agreement here, but it also sucks to do it the "right way" in terms of fulfilling the most customers.  You either skip the 2x orders, which only serves to punish those that ordered more, or you ship out half their order and penalize them with double shipping when it comes time to ship the remainder of the order. 

Tough spot to be in, and I respect hayt's decision and transparency. 

[SeedyOne]

Yeah, that's a tough decision to make but I can understand going with the lesser amount of orders first to avoid future split shipping. In a coin-flip situation where both ways have drawbacks, this route is likely better logistically. Probably better to wrap those larger orders up quickly, freeing up more time to deal with the manufacturer, notifications and re-shipment for the 100+ others.

Appreciate the transparency and constant updates! We'll get by 

[fatpolomanjr]

Bummer, but eh, my artisans aren't going anywhere any time soon. Minor setback.

[Dennyroxsox]

It wouldn't be a proper group buy without something like this ! )

I appreciate the update! 

[hayt]

First 97 cases have been shipped out.

One quick note on the UV lids - due to the laser cutting process while keeping the protective film on, there is a small residual substance on some of the edging. This will wipe off with a cloth no problem.


Current ETA for the remaining ~100 cases is Mid-December shipping to me. It is my goal to complete this group buy before the new year.

Thanks all!

[hayt]

Hi all, for those of you receiving your cases, a quick comment on the kickstand as I've received a few questions.

The kickstand is comprised only of two pieces, there is no third piece. They slot together, forming an X, which the case then sits on top of.

I'm also looking for some nice quality photos of these stacked up with keycaps

Replacements underway:

[mattp]

I'm also looking for some nice quality photos of these stacked up with keycaps

Bring on the flex

Thanks for the update, can't wait

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[HoffmanMyster]

I'm also looking for some nice quality photos of these stacked up with keycaps

Want to send pics

Need case for pics

Pls halp

[OfTheWild]

I gotchu fam

[rmendis]

I gotchu fam

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DAAAYUM!!!

[SeedyOne]

Man, so wishing I bought two now. SO MUCH. 

[libertycannon]

I gotchu fam

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Damn they turned out soooooo nice Hayt.  Awesome work!


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[nightgyr]

I gotchu fam

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sick case.. the alpha numeric on the sides is a smart idea. Did it come with the case or you wrote it in yourself?

[LightningXI]

sick case.. the alpha numeric on the sides is a smart idea. Did it come with the case or you wrote it in yourself?

Comes with the case

[hayt]

Replacements still in progress, blasting this weekend. Still targeting mid to late December for shipping out the remainder of the group buy.

[HoffmanMyster]

Replacements still in progress, blasting this weekend. Still targeting mid to late December for shipping out the remainder of the group buy.

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Yessss, cannot wait!  Thanks again for all the updates.  :)

[libertycannon]

So when something like this happens - does the manufacturer usually lose out? Like in this case like 50% of the shipped product had to be recreated - does that mean they just won't make money but have to honor the agreement? Assume something like that has to happen.  Perhaps even with the replacements its so cheap for them they still profit? Always wondered about the behind the scenes.


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[hayt]

So when something like this happens - does the manufacturer usually lose out? Like in this case like 50% of the shipped product had to be recreated - does that mean they just won't make money but have to honor the agreement? Assume something like that has to happen.  Perhaps even with the replacements its so cheap for them they still profit? Always wondered about the behind the scenes.


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As a show of good faith to the manufacture, I paid them to make me an additional 100 cases which I'll be selling in the Spring. This was to help them with the material cost of making the replacements.

[LightningXI]

Hey hayt, are we still on target to delivery before the new years? I am expecting to be on leave for some time beginning the first week of January and I'd like to ensure I will be around for the delivery of the case.

Otherwise, I would have to have my address changed so I can have it delivered to someone I trust, or arrange something of the sort.

[hayt]

Hey hayt, are we still on target to delivery before the new years? I am expecting to be on leave for some time beginning the first week of January and I'd like to ensure I will be around for the delivery of the case.

Otherwise, I would have to have my address changed so I can have it delivered to someone I trust, or arrange something of the sort.

No problem. I've made a note on my spreadsheet and will contact you before shipping to confirm address.

We are still on track to ship out before the new year.

By way of an update, all the replacements are complete and we are in the packing phase. Given the catastrophe last time around with damaged cases, we are taking a more conservative approach to get them to me safely:

Step 1- custom fit plastic bag


Step 2 - custom fit bubble wrap bag


Step 3 - five cases per box, which will then be packed in a wooden crate. The lids will be packed seperately.


More to follow

[LightningXI]

Great, thanks for the exciting update.

[LiQuiDs]

Hey hayt, are we still on target to delivery before the new years? I am expecting to be on leave for some time beginning the first week of January and I'd like to ensure I will be around for the delivery of the case.

Otherwise, I would have to have my address changed so I can have it delivered to someone I trust, or arrange something of the sort.

No problem. I've made a note on my spreadsheet and will contact you before shipping to confirm address.

We are still on track to ship out before the new year.

By way of an update, all the replacements are complete and we are in the packing phase. Given the catastrophe last time around with damaged cases, we are taking a more conservative approach to get them to me safely:

Step 1- custom fit plastic bag

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Step 2 - custom fit bubble wrap bag

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Step 3 - five cases per box, which will then be packed in a wooden crate. The lids will be packed seperately.

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More to follow

I have something to ask. I'm already ordering and waiting for tracking number. Can I place another order there?

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