[GB] GMK Classic Beige

[romevi]

Well, I guess we should at least try it.

I am really surprised though that not even the spacebars hit MOQ. In Ivan's GBs those normally hit MOQ first because people always have a use for them.

I could afford another set for resale later. If enough other members could help as well, we might have a chance 

If I'm unable to joint this week I'd be interested in an extra set of yours if you order all three. If not, I'm going to hope this gets an extension, but I'm sure my one order won't help any.

[roostrc0gburn]

just posted again on reddit. hopefully if more people see it, we can generate more interest

[beltet]

I can add another set aswell I think.

[korrelate]

I'm all about making this happen too. If we go worst case scenario i will add another set of each. you know that these are going to be really easy to unload in the future.

photekq,

if you want to extend the deadline i think we could make it.


cheers,

K

[radio_killah]

From the current numbers, it doesn't look like it is worth it to extend the deadline. I am sure there will probably be a small surge in the next week as people try to hype it but it will die out quickly. I would still love to see this set but it just looks as if the keyboard community needs a break for $100+ GMK sets right now.

[roostrc0gburn]

From the current numbers, it doesn't look like it is worth it to extend the deadline. I am sure there will probably be a small surge in the next week as people try to hype it but it will die out quickly. I would still love to see this set but it just looks as if the keyboard community needs a break for $100+ GMK sets right now.

Shame.

so, will this be postponed, or completely dropped until a later time?

[KHAANNN]

Here are the reasons I didn't join: (Apologies if they are hard to hear, I know putting a lot of effort into something and seeing it fail is hard)
1) Major - No bumped F/J's (Very Major for me)
2) Minor - 1.25 keycap is "Control" - "Ctrl" is better (Major for me)
3) No FOMO - since people advertised the order_id's, I waited until the last moment to join for an Extras pack but since MOQ wasn't near, I didn't join
Possible reasons for others:
4) Cumulative GMK availability - Many GMK sets are available already - GMK TA's dilute the second-hand market
5) GMK is slow, didn't want to wait 2-4 months for a set I'm not extremely enthusiastic about
5) No colors - Adding 1-2 unique colored keycaps would trigger interest for everyone

Bonus: a 1.5 blank would be great in the extras, things like these come in handy in the future, the purple mods have it, the originative dolch extras have it, I use it for several different purposes (very very Minor)

If (1) existed, I would definitely join for at least 2 sets and 3 extras, probably 5 spacebars

[yicaoyimu]

Here are the reasons I didn't join: (Apologies if they are hard to hear, I know putting a lot of effort into something and seeing it fail is hard)
1) Major - No bumped F/J's (Very Major for me)
2) Minor - 1.25 keycap is "Control" - "Ctrl" is better (Major for me)
3) No FOMO - since people advertised the order_id's, I waited until the last moment to join for an Extras pack but since MOQ wasn't near, I didn't join
Possible reasons for others:
4) Cumulative GMK availability - Many GMK sets are available already - GMK TA's dilute the second-hand market
5) GMK is slow, didn't want to wait 2-4 months for a set I'm not extremely enthusiastic about
5) No colors - Adding 1-2 unique colored keycaps would trigger interest for everyone

Bonus: a 1.5 blank would be great in the extras, things like these come in handy in the future, the purple mods have it, the originative dolch extras have it, I use it for several different purposes (very very Minor)

If (1) existed, I would definitely join for at least 2 sets and 3 extras, probably 5 spacebars

Does bumped F/J GMK cap even exist?

[KHAANNN]

Here are the reasons I didn't join: (Apologies if they are hard to hear, I know putting a lot of effort into something and seeing it fail is hard)
1) Major - No bumped F/J's (Very Major for me)
2) Minor - 1.25 keycap is "Control" - "Ctrl" is better (Major for me)
3) No FOMO - since people advertised the order_id's, I waited until the last moment to join for an Extras pack but since MOQ wasn't near, I didn't join
Possible reasons for others:
4) Cumulative GMK availability - Many GMK sets are available already - GMK TA's dilute the second-hand market
5) GMK is slow, didn't want to wait 2-4 months for a set I'm not extremely enthusiastic about
5) No colors - Adding 1-2 unique colored keycaps would trigger interest for everyone

Bonus: a 1.5 blank would be great in the extras, things like these come in handy in the future, the purple mods have it, the originative dolch extras have it, I use it for several different purposes (very very Minor)

If (1) existed, I would definitely join for at least 2 sets and 3 extras, probably 5 spacebars

Does bumped F/J GMK cap even exist?

Yes, bumped, nippled, they all exist

Yet GB runners explicitly don't add them as they don't think they will increase the numbers
Indeed, many people don't care, but our numbers are growing

[shower_king]

Here are the reasons I didn't join: (Apologies if they are hard to hear, I know putting a lot of effort into something and seeing it fail is hard)
1) Major - No bumped F/J's (Very Major for me)
2) Minor - 1.25 keycap is "Control" - "Ctrl" is better (Major for me)
3) No FOMO - since people advertised the order_id's, I waited until the last moment to join for an Extras pack but since MOQ wasn't near, I didn't join
Possible reasons for others:
4) Cumulative GMK availability - Many GMK sets are available already - GMK TA's dilute the second-hand market
5) GMK is slow, didn't want to wait 2-4 months for a set I'm not extremely enthusiastic about
5) No colors - Adding 1-2 unique colored keycaps would trigger interest for everyone

Bonus: a 1.5 blank would be great in the extras, things like these come in handy in the future, the purple mods have it, the originative dolch extras have it, I use it for several different purposes (very very Minor)

If (1) existed, I would definitely join for at least 2 sets and 3 extras, probably 5 spacebars

Does bumped F/J GMK cap even exist?

Yes, bumped, nippled, they all exist

Yet GB runners explicitly don't add them as they don't think they will increase the numbers
Indeed, many people don't care, but our numbers are growing

if this F/J change from deep groove to  bumped nipple, i think i definitely cancel my two sets . thank you for alert me

[shower_king]

Sorry to discuss about associate this classic beige with skidata replic and making them become a complete one set. then Classic beige will come true without MOQ, let's try it ,please.

If it's true, that'd be great! If Kaura/Photekq can make that happen!

I don't understand how this could help in anyway. Combining two sets doesn't make it cheaper.

To me it's pretty obvious that most people are not willing to pay a premium price for a premium set.

If Classic Beige was a 50$ JTK set we probably would have reached MOQ already...

sorry to mislead you into misunderstanding.
Making the skidata and classic beige a complete order, everyone could just only buy skidata, and not buy classic beige. when skidata reach MOQ(250), the classic beige need no moq, they could be produced at 100 sets. OK, you don't buy classic beige and skidata mod pack, you just buy skidata main set.

[yicaoyimu]

Here are the reasons I didn't join: (Apologies if they are hard to hear, I know putting a lot of effort into something and seeing it fail is hard)
1) Major - No bumped F/J's (Very Major for me)
2) Minor - 1.25 keycap is "Control" - "Ctrl" is better (Major for me)
3) No FOMO - since people advertised the order_id's, I waited until the last moment to join for an Extras pack but since MOQ wasn't near, I didn't join
Possible reasons for others:
4) Cumulative GMK availability - Many GMK sets are available already - GMK TA's dilute the second-hand market
5) GMK is slow, didn't want to wait 2-4 months for a set I'm not extremely enthusiastic about
5) No colors - Adding 1-2 unique colored keycaps would trigger interest for everyone

Bonus: a 1.5 blank would be great in the extras, things like these come in handy in the future, the purple mods have it, the originative dolch extras have it, I use it for several different purposes (very very Minor)

If (1) existed, I would definitely join for at least 2 sets and 3 extras, probably 5 spacebars

Does bumped F/J GMK cap even exist?

Yes, bumped, nippled, they all exist

Yet GB runners explicitly don't add them as they don't think they will increase the numbers
Indeed, many people don't care, but our numbers are growing

if this F/J change from deep groove to  bumped nipple, i think i definitely cancel my two sets . thank you for alert me

shower_king big god haha.

I personally don't have any preference. But I do understand some people might prefer the more "vintage" scooped style.

[stoic-lemon]

Yes, bumped, nippled, they all exist

Yet GB runners explicitly don't add them as they don't think they will increase the numbers
Indeed, many people don't care, but our numbers are growing

lol Sounds like some sort of cult.

I think some of the points you raised  are valid, but unfortunately it is hard to know why some buys don't go ahead. I've found myself financially stretched as of late, so my reason is very simple. I probably won't be able to commit to this, SKIDATA+, that cool LEGO set, or a number of others.

[nmur]

Yes, bumped, nippled, they all exist

Yet GB runners explicitly don't add them as they don't think they will increase the numbers
Indeed, many people don't care, but our numbers are growing

lol Sounds like some sort of cult.

I think some of the points you raised  are valid, but unfortunately it is hard to know why some buys don't go ahead. I've found myself financially stretched as of late, so my reason is very simple. I probably won't be able to commit to this, SKIDATA+, that cool LEGO set, or a number of others.

Yeah likewise here. It's a beautiful set, and I have no issues with any of the layout choices/homing keys etc, but with Australian dollar's state right now, and the shipping cost to Aus, the price for the base + extra set is just too high for me.

[jaffers]

I'm going to be really really sad if this doesn't go through

[CommonCurt]

I am really surprised though that not even the spacebars hit MOQ. In Ivan's GBs those normally hit MOQ first because people always have a use for them.

True. 

Gonna be really sad if this doesn't happen.  It has the perfect selection of caps in the best color scheme.

[jaffers]

Legit. If I get my money refunded I'm just going to go to the bottle

[Elrick]

I am really surprised though that not even the spacebars hit MOQ. In Ivan's GBs those normally hit MOQ first because people always have a use for them.

True. 

Gonna be really sad if this doesn't happen.  It has the perfect selection of caps in the best color scheme.

Just reality of life here on Geekhack.

You wouldn't believe the large number of failed GMK sets over the years..........

[DanielT]

I am really surprised though that not even the spacebars hit MOQ. In Ivan's GBs those normally hit MOQ first because people always have a use for them.

True. 

Gonna be really sad if this doesn't happen.  It has the perfect selection of caps in the best color scheme.

Just reality of life here on Geekhack.

You wouldn't believe the large number of failed GMK sets over the years..........

I think the main problem is that lately there are an abundance of GMK buys and the interest is diluted. People just can't buy that many expensive GMK sets We've seen the same with Miami Nights, it barely hit MOQ. In the old days you had 1 GMK GB in a year and a couple of SP GB's and that was it. Now you have even 2 buys in parallel and the huge GMK MOQ doesn't help either.
I'm speaking as an outsider because for me beige doesn't do it the brightest I can go is HyperFuse, but that's beyond the point. 

[swimmingbird]

Yes, bumped, nippled, they all exist

Yet GB runners explicitly don't add them as they don't think they will increase the numbers
Indeed, many people don't care, but our numbers are growing

lol Sounds like some sort of cult.

I think some of the points you raised  are valid, but unfortunately it is hard to know why some buys don't go ahead. I've found myself financially stretched as of late, so my reason is very simple. I probably won't be able to commit to this, SKIDATA+, that cool LEGO set, or a number of others.

Yeah likewise here. It's a beautiful set, and I have no issues with any of the layout choices/homing keys etc, but with Australian dollar's state right now, and the shipping cost to Aus, the price for the base + extra set is just too high for me.

Yep I've had to cut down a bit on the GMK buys as well given the state of the AUD - a base set plus extras now goes for something like 220 after converting 

Maybe Malky can bring our exchange rate back up haha

[Orca]

Yep I've had to cut down a bit on the GMK buys as well given the state of the AUD - a base set plus extras now goes for something like 220 after converting 

Maybe Malky can bring our exchange rate back up haha

same reason im not joining...

[swimmingbird]

Yep I've had to cut down a bit on the GMK buys as well given the state of the AUD - a base set plus extras now goes for something like 220 after converting 

Maybe Malky can bring our exchange rate back up haha

same reason im not joining...

But I joined

[jamster]

I was considering joining this, but have been so busy this month that I never got the time to figure out if the set would work with a weird Cherry AZERTY/ISO 1800 board that I have, and also thought the buy closed at the end of the month. Bugger.

I really do like the very old school colour scheme without bright colours slapped all over it.

[SL89]

Even if it doesnt happen now. I'm sure it will at some point. Photekq has been sitting on this a while.

[CommonCurt]

Even if it doesnt happen now. I'm sure it will at some point. Photekq has been sitting on this a while.

I really hope so.

[jd29]

I thought my stock caps were fairly thick, but I got a few vintage Cherry lasered caps and the difference is night and day. It's a shame this buy is having trouble. I'll echo Khan in that I hope the Control key is Ctrl in the next go round, if there is one.

You might also add a couple of unique Esc keys or something that complement the beige to help promote the extras set, but what do I know.

[rsadek]

I totally spaced on this one; just put my order in now!

[shower_king]

i have sent a email to GMK to ask whether we could add classic beige to skidata replic set and make the classic beige happen at just 100 sets and have no adverse effect on skitdata replic set when skidata reach MOQ.
i am awaiting for GMK to reply.

[tmk1207]

i have sent a email to GMK to ask whether we could add classic beige to skidata replic set and make the classic beige happen at just 100 sets and have no adverse effect on skitdata replic set when skidata reach MOQ.
i am awaiting for GMK to reply.

(y). Good news everyone >:<. I hope so

[jaffers]

If the GB doesn't go through after this email, I'd probably like my money refunded ASAP to buy the danger zone GB on massdrop

[trenzafeeds]

i have sent a email to GMK to ask whether we could add classic beige to skidata replic set and make the classic beige happen at just 100 sets and have no adverse effect on skitdata replic set when skidata reach MOQ.
i am awaiting for GMK to reply.

Does this mean Classic Beige would stay open until Skidata is done?

[HoffmanMyster]

i have sent a email to GMK to ask whether we could add classic beige to skidata replic set and make the classic beige happen at just 100 sets and have no adverse effect on skitdata replic set when skidata reach MOQ.
i am awaiting for GMK to reply.

Don't you think photek should be asking that question of GMK?

[CommonCurt]

i have sent a email to GMK to ask whether we could add classic beige to skidata replic set and make the classic beige happen at just 100 sets and have no adverse effect on skitdata replic set when skidata reach MOQ.
i am awaiting for GMK to reply.

Don't you think photek should be asking that question of GMK?

Exactly what I was about to say Hoff.   This is his GB.

[roostrc0gburn]

Yeah, but where is photekq?

[ATXTider]

Yeah, at this point, I'd like my $$$ back as well. 

[kekstee]

Yeah, don't go forward with things like that, especially since I expect the problem isn't the whole order size but rather each colour changed production run.
The reason for this to be rather low demand is just people being money starved and classic being a set you can still harvest the easiest. It just doesn't get the appreciation it deservers, yet.

[shower_king]

i have sent a email to GMK to ask whether we could add classic beige to skidata replic set and make the classic beige happen at just 100 sets and have no adverse effect on skitdata replic set when skidata reach MOQ.
i am awaiting for GMK to reply.

Don't you think photek should be asking that question of GMK?

OK,i won't ask that ,i gave up ,this is your group buy ,not mine . i won't show and discuss any question about this. and cancel my order ,you are great . fabulous.

[ideus]

Good business etiquette demands one communication channel; thus, the GB leader is that channel with GMK. There is no need for the rest in the GB to jump and take over the communication with the manufacturer, that just may complicate the issue unnecessarily.

In the other hand, to remain in the GB or request a reimbursement of money already paid is at the discretion of each buyer; but, there is no need to make that public, it could be handle directly with the GB leader.

Most fellows here behave maturely regardless of age. From time to time some juvenile conduct is observed, fortunately it happens very rarely.

[NorrisB]

How in the world can this set not hit moq is beyond me. 

[ideus]

How in the world can this set not hit moq is beyond me.

Maybe timing, combined with more offer of GMK made sets recently, than usual; that means, emptied wallets.

[radio_killah]

Guys I think we just put Potek through college.

[NorrisB]

Guys I think we just put Potek through college.

I don't think so, Photeqk is trustworthy. 

[swimmingbird]

Guys I think we just put Potek through college.

Eh 100-150 orders isn't really that much cash

[ideus]

A brief note form the GB leader may help to dissipate the fellows' nervousness.

[swimmingbird]

A brief note form the GB leader may help to dissipate the fellows' nervousness.

I don't think anyone has reason to worry - photekq is pretty established here

[ideus]

A brief note form the GB leader may help to dissipate the fellows' nervousness.

I don't think anyone has reason to worry - photekq is pretty established here

Well, some comments in the thread do not reflect that; besides, even for well established people, communication makes no harm.

[romevi]

A brief note form the GB leader may help to dissipate the fellows' nervousness.

I don't think anyone has reason to worry - photekq is pretty established here

Well, some comments in the thread do not reflect that; besides, even for well established people, communication makes no harm.

He hasn't posted in a while. Anyone heard from him?

[HoffmanMyster]

A brief note form the GB leader may help to dissipate the fellows' nervousness.

I don't think anyone has reason to worry - photekq is pretty established here

Well, some comments in the thread do not reflect that; besides, even for well established people, communication makes no harm.

He hasn't posted in a while. Anyone heard from him?

I haven't, but I also haven't tried.  I suspect he's busy with school right about now.

[azhdar]

Talked with him in the week on the skypes, he's moving to uni or something like that.

[rpeterclark]

A brief note form the GB leader may help to dissipate the fellows' nervousness.

I don't think anyone has reason to worry - photekq is pretty established here

Well, some comments in the thread do not reflect that; besides, even for well established people, communication makes no harm.

He hasn't posted in a while. Anyone heard from him?

I haven't, but I also haven't tried.  I suspect he's busy with school right about now.

The forum shows him as online and viewing this board right now, or is that now how that feature works?