[GB] GMK Classic Beige

[jdcarpe]

Put this gb on massdrop. A basic set with only standard ISO and ansi, scoops plus bars. Extra sets available. The base set can be sold for $85.

You greatly overestimate the cost of these sets.

Instead of throwing out random numbers, take the time to design a set, get a quote, estimate shipping costs on both ends, and in this case calculate taxes. Then come on back and share with us how you plan to have an $85 GMK set.

A standard 104-key set with no extras could be done for $85 at 250 MOQ, but with no margin at all for the organizer.

[sethk_]

Put this gb on massdrop. A basic set with only standard ISO and ansi, scoops plus bars. Extra sets available. The base set can be sold for $85.

You greatly overestimate the cost of these sets.

Instead of throwing out random numbers, take the time to design a set, get a quote, estimate shipping costs on both ends, and in this case calculate taxes. Then come on back and share with us how you plan to have an $85 GMK set.

A standard 104-key set with no extras could be done for $85 at 250 MOQ, but with no margin at all for the organizer.

This is no calculation for import fees, shipping, packing materials. Also depends where the package is being received. If it's more than 2.5k in the US you need yourself or someone else to go to  customs with the package, and there is going to be a VAT tax if they are in Europe.

[kekstee]

If an adaption kit ever happens I'd still be happy to see the HHKB support keys again.

[quochung1989]

If an adaption kit ever happens I'd still be happy to see the HHKB support keys again.

+1

[ideus]

If an adaption kit ever happens I'd still be happy to see the HHKB support keys again.

+1

Maybe some specialized sets besides the Mookle? To keep their individual costs low, each party may choose which ones based on particular needs. The other line of reasoning shared around GH is to offer one single set with everything included, so interested parties may take it, or leave it; that, in this case was the last, and it did not happen, at all. Thus, why not try the other approach?

[filphil]

I just wanted to update and say that I got my refund.  Thanks Photekq for the efforts and I'm sorry this GB had to be cancelled. 

[malcomkern]

What a bummer for all of us and not the last Photekq. Photekq, thanks for your effort in organising this GB 

[Sempre]

I really wanted this but I have not lost hope. I'm hopeful that this will run again and we'll all get to enjoy this timeless classic set. The upside for me now is I'll get to buy the Espresso maker that I delayed buying to join this GB.

[gameaholic]

Is there no hope?  I ordered two sets.  I was looking forward to retiring my Originative set with the odd looking tab.  Can we rally the troops or something?  Between wallethack, deskthority, massdrop and the Korean forums I feel this can still happen.  If only there was someone good at talking up the benefits of GMK AND classic beige.  Maybe some sort of Hype Master. 

[quochung1989]

If an adaption kit ever happens I'd still be happy to see the HHKB support keys again.

+1

Maybe some specialized sets besides the Mookle? To keep their individual costs low, each party may choose which ones based on particular needs. The other line of reasoning shared around GH is to offer one single set with everything included, so interested parties may take it, or leave it; that, in this case was the last, and it did not happen, at all. Thus, why not try the other approach?

Adapter kit support HHKB is only have 2 caps. I think it can combine with moogle kit. Cost 'll increase little more but I believe everyone can accept.

[CommonCurt]

How many more people have gotten their refund yet?

[ideus]

If an adaption kit ever happens I'd still be happy to see the HHKB support keys again.

+1

Maybe some specialized sets besides the Mookle? To keep their individual costs low, each party may choose which ones based on particular needs. The other line of reasoning shared around GH is to offer one single set with everything included, so interested parties may take it, or leave it; that, in this case was the last, and it did not happen, at all. Thus, why not try the other approach?

Adapter kit support HHKB is only have 2 caps. I think it can combine with moogle kit. Cost 'll increase little more but I believe everyone can accept.

You meant the control / caps lock replacement and the 1.5 2nd row backspace?

[quochung1989]

Oh Control & Capslock is used with other layout, not only HHKB. But someone is quite little.
I am talking to 1.5 x Delete (Row D) & 1 x \| (Row E). This is caps only support HHKB I think.

[Photekq]

How many more people have gotten their refund yet?

Nobody yet. I'll be refunding everyone tomorrow.

[CommonCurt]

How many more people have gotten their refund yet?

Nobody yet. I'll be refunding everyone tomorrow.

Okay, thanks man. 

I'll be anxiously waiting for you to run this again.  I know you said that you are going to trim it down next time. Just please don't get rid of the Win98 logo + Blank 1.25 keys 

[icyskyz]

How many more people have gotten their refund yet?

Nobody yet. I'll be refunding everyone tomorrow.

Okay, thanks man. 

I'll be anxiously waiting for you to run this again.  I know you said that you are going to trim it down next time. Just please don't get rid of the Win98 logo + Blank 1.25 keys 

Agreed on that!

[Photekq]

Everyone has been refunded.

"Refunds take 5 to 10 business days to appear on your customer's statement."

If after a few weeks you have not received anything please contact me.

[icyskyz]

Everyone has been refunded.

"Refunds take 5 to 10 business days to appear on your customer's statement."

If after a few weeks you have not received anything please contact me.

Thank you for all the hard work Photekq.

[swimmingbird]

Everyone has been refunded.

"Refunds take 5 to 10 business days to appear on your customer's statement."

If after a few weeks you have not received anything please contact me.

Thanks Photekq

[malcomkern]

Thanks Photekq, even so I am more happy I bought the Olivetti blue set earlier from you. Regrets I didn't buy the red set
Thanks for your hard work 

[Applet]

Thanks for effort! Hoping this will run again (please with the same awesome compatibility) 

[katushkin]

Thanks phopho 

[kokokoy]

Sad this did not happen. Thanks anyway Photekq.

[beltet]

Thanks for everything. To bad it did not happened. Hopefully you want to try again sometime and then I will support this again.

[roostrc0gburn]

Everyone has been refunded.

"Refunds take 5 to 10 business days to appear on your customer's statement."

If after a few weeks you have not received anything please contact me.

*sad beep*

[korrelate]

thanks for trying photekq!

[naasfu]

thanks pho for all the work.  so very disappointed this didn't work out.  i would definitely be interested in an adapter kit.

[gameaholic]

* weeps softly *

[sorijealut]

Sad this didn't go through.

I just had a question, I'm seeing a 161.01 refund for my 169.83 purchase. Why is this?

[nickheller]

Sad this didn't go through.

I just had a question, I'm seeing a 161.01 refund for my 169.83 purchase. Why is this?

Maybe a fee for the international transaction? I paid a fee of $5.06 when I originally placed my order, but my refund looks to be the correct amount so I don't know.

[icyskyz]

are we able to see the refund on precision-buys.com? or do I have I wait for it to appear on my statement?

[skuko]

what is this? has this been cancelled? if yes, please be so kind and update the OP! i haven't read the forum for a couple of days.

how and when can i expect my refund then?

edit:

checking my order on precision buys, can any1 tell me what this means?

DATE   ORDER STATUS   COMMENTS
08/05/2015   Pending   
08/05/2015   Stripe - AVS Failure   

i was under the impression i paid for this? :O

[Dreamre]

Sad this didn't go through.

I just had a question, I'm seeing a 161.01 refund for my 169.83 purchase. Why is this?

Conversion rates...same thing happened to me.

[ideus]

Everyone has been refunded.

"Refunds take 5 to 10 business days to appear on your customer's statement."

If after a few weeks you have not received anything please contact me.

Would you try to run this over Massdrop? The design is a classic, it deserves to get a chance.

[jd29]

what is this? has this been cancelled? if yes, please be so kind and update the OP! i haven't read the forum for a couple of days.

how and when can i expect my refund then?

edit:

checking my order on precision buys, can any1 tell me what this means?

DATE   ORDER STATUS   COMMENTS
08/05/2015   Pending   
08/05/2015   Stripe - AVS Failure   

i was under the impression i paid for this? :O

Mine said the same thing, but the payment went through anyway (twice)

Better check your bank statement.

[quochung1989]

Got refund. Thanks for good job, photek

[icyskyz]

got my refund today, thank you Photekq

[Photekq]

Sorry I haven't checked this thread in the past few days.. I just got to uni.

The AVS error is nothing to worry about. It's just an address check, and if it says AVS error then your order went through fine.

I haven't updated any of the order statuses on the site, but rest assured everyone (unless I missed 1 or 2 out) has been refunded.

Regarding the missing money.. I'm really not sure about this. I spoke to Stripe multiple times before I started the GB and they assured me every time that if refunds were made then both the buyer and seller would be left with the exact same amount they began with. I'm not sure if that loss is due to currency conversion related stuff, but anyway.. I will try to contact Stripe when I get the chance but at the moment I don't have the time. I hope you understand.

[joey]

Photekq has freshers week to deal with

[naasfu]

my refund just showed up on my credit card.  my credit card company also refunded the beloved 'foreign transaction fee', but the actual refund amount was a bit short.  this might be due to currency conversion as you guys mentioned.

anyways, thanks again pho for the effort.  i'm definitely in if you decide to revive this GB in any form.

[CommonCurt]

I didn't get the foreign transaction fee back.

[naasfu]

I didn't get the foreign transaction fee back.

ugh that sucks.   i've been meaning to get another card that doesn't add bs foreign transaction fees.

[shawn o]

Lets get it going with Massdrop so these can  actually be produced.

[trenzafeeds]

Lets get it going with Massdrop so these can  actually be produced.

I'm not sure how into these the MD crowd would be tbh. I'm not talking about the company, but the customers tend to lean a bit more towards flashier stuff.

[ideus]

Lets get it going with Massdrop so these can  actually be produced.

I'm not sure how into these the MD crowd would be tbh. I'm not talking about the company, but the customers tend to lean a bit more towards flashier stuff.

The only way to know if the set will attract customers is to offer it. I do not know what that implies for the designer though; however, anyone can propose a drop, people cast votes on it, and if there are enough voters MD does the rest.

[chris4prez]

I would love to see an attempt to get this on MD.  I was really looking forward to getting this set.

[LechnerDE]

I would love to see an attempt to get this on MD.  I was really looking forward to getting this set.

+1

[ideus]

I would love to see an attempt to get this on MD.  I was really looking forward to getting this set.

+1

+1 I need a new beige set badly. My current one is so worn off that I can almost see through its legends at the switch stem.

[trenzafeeds]

I would love to see an attempt to get this on MD.  I was really looking forward to getting this set.

+1

+1 I need a new beige set badly. My current one is so worn off that I can almost see through its legends at the switch stem.

I mostly need only the mods to make my QWERTZ set into an ANSI standard bottom row set, but I would happily support a future run by buying a full set.

[ideus]

I would love to see an attempt to get this on MD.  I was really looking forward to getting this set.

+1

+1 I need a new beige set badly. My current one is so worn off that I can almost see through its legends at the switch stem.

I mostly need only the mods to make my QWERTZ set into an ANSI standard bottom row set, but I would happily support a future run by buying a full set.

I'd buy one just for the sake of keyboard collector's pride. How does someone can called himself a keyboard aficionado that does not own one classic Beige.