Post by: kingnestea on Mon, 08 January 2018, 06:56:41
The GB for all regions has concluded, the final number of GMK Camping is 365 bases and 220 for spacebars kit.
Thank you all!
The colorchip samples are on the way to GMK for color matching, me and Oblotzky will be verifying the colors.
Further updates will be in this thread or e-mails through region proxies.
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Original IC: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=92644.0
GB for all regions are LIVE!
pls join the proxy responsible for your region:
US/CA: https://kono.store/products/gmk-camping
EU: https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/category/group-buys/gmk-camping_39/
KR: http://kbdlab.co.kr/index.php?document_srl=4949086&mid=board_gb_outside
CN: http://www.zfrontier.com/m/3404
Asia/Oceania: https://en.zfrontier.com/collections/gmk/products/gmk-camping
Pricing is as below (This can be slightly different from proxy to proxy due to import/VAT etc):
Base kit:
250 MOQ: $175
500 MOQ: $165
Spacebars:
150 MOQ: $35
250 MOQ: $30
Product details:
All colors are custom color per SP colors
Green: VF
Maroon: RBC
White: WCK
SP Colorchip samples will be sent to GMK for color matching.
GMK will provide color matching samples to me for approval before production.
GB periode:
Jan. 7th- Feb. 8th 2018
Estimated delivery date:
I have requested the production lead time for keyset with custom legends and colors in my last mail exchange with Christoph
He hasn't replied yet, will update this later, as for now, I'd say 16 weeks after the GB is concluded.
Renders: (Special thanks to Oblotzky and Thesiscamper for their awesome renders!)
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Post by: iHateKnives on Mon, 08 January 2018, 10:23:26
https://imgur.com/a/ir5bO
*IMO, they look realistic save for the green color. I think that's how it'll look like if sunlight was striking the keyboard
Edit: Oblotzky has updated his renders to show maroon novelties
Post by: Photoelectric on Mon, 08 January 2018, 10:45:55
Post by: kingnestea on Mon, 08 January 2018, 10:56:51
So the green color is going to be the same or lighter and less saturated than the SA version? I like the lighter and more muted renders in the OP, but the photos I've seen of the SA kit show a medium-dark significantly more saturated green. (e.g.: http://i.imgur.com/utcM4Ze.jpg , https://i.imgur.com/9JNTYv4.jpg)
The colors will be exactly the same as the SA version, at least this is what we try to achieve.
The oblotzky renders in my IC thread are more accurate, but they still have the green novelty keys.
I have already asked him to update the renders, will post those once I receive them. :) :)
Post by: kingnestea on Mon, 08 January 2018, 11:00:17
Wohooooooooooooo. And if anyone's on the fence cos the colors of the renders look off* from SA Camping, here are re-colors I did based on the first batch of renders for GMK Camping (can be found in the IC thread):
https://imgur.com/a/ir5bO
*IMO, they look realistic save for the green color. I think that's how it'll look like if sunlight was striking the keyboard
Thank you for doing this, the oblotzky renders are more accurate imo.
This is due to the SP colorchip sample pictures on their website is pretty off, as well as the Krogenar scans.
Thesiscamper uses those to make his renders.
Or otherwise SP adjusted their VF green.
Post by: SantiGo on Mon, 08 January 2018, 11:03:39
Post by: kingnestea on Mon, 08 January 2018, 11:09:37
Man i not see space bar only base kit why ?
Because I uploaded it twice,lol
fixed
Post by: Oblotzky on Mon, 08 January 2018, 12:36:47
I have already asked him to update the renders, will post those once I receive them. :) :)
Working on it, master!
Post by: kingnestea on Mon, 08 January 2018, 13:54:39
I have already asked him to update the renders, will post those once I receive them. :) :)
Working on it, master!
good boy
Post by: iHateKnives on Mon, 08 January 2018, 16:05:36
Wohooooooooooooo. And if anyone's on the fence cos the colors of the renders look off* from SA Camping, here are re-colors I did based on the first batch of renders for GMK Camping (can be found in the IC thread):
https://imgur.com/a/ir5bO
*IMO, they look realistic save for the green color. I think that's how it'll look like if sunlight was striking the keyboard
Thank you for doing this, the oblotzky renders are more accurate imo.
This is due to the SP colorchip sample pictures on their website is pretty off, as well as the Krogenar scans.
Thesiscamper uses those to make his renders.
Or otherwise SP adjusted their VF green.
Anything to help the group buy, my lord! Waiting for the legit renders, tho. It should be obvious I'm just an amateur at editing ;D
Post by: SantiGo on Mon, 08 January 2018, 17:32:52
Post by: Oblotzky on Mon, 08 January 2018, 18:31:15
(https://i.imgur.com/cZcI9Ow.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/DUlSobR.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/HnNvKMX.jpg)
Post by: eksuen on Mon, 08 January 2018, 18:50:44
Post by: kingnestea on Tue, 09 January 2018, 04:17:37
Post by: anonymous on Fri, 12 January 2018, 19:15:18
Post by: Etherealsound on Sat, 13 January 2018, 00:09:25
So the green color is going to be the same or lighter and less saturated than the SA version? I like the lighter and more muted renders in the OP, but the photos I've seen of the SA kit show a medium-dark significantly more saturated green. (e.g.: http://i.imgur.com/utcM4Ze.jpg , https://i.imgur.com/9JNTYv4.jpg)
Dang, now that you mention it, there is a pretty big difference between the renders on the site and actual color of SA Camping. I too, much prefer the lighter and less saturated green. It gives it a much softer and natural feel to me. Oh well, I just might jump in on this group buy anyway.
Post by: Esos on Sun, 14 January 2018, 21:18:53
Post by: DJ Shoko on Sun, 14 January 2018, 21:45:54
Any reason why the GMK Camping is so much more expensive than GMK Nautilus? The Nautilus only costs $99.99 for a 150-key set.There are a lot more novelties on GMK Camping and custom molds=more money needed to make the set and custom colors where royalties have to be paid to use. Probably the big two on top of my head.
Post by: SpareWalrus on Sun, 14 January 2018, 21:48:57
So the green color is going to be the same or lighter and less saturated than the SA version? I like the lighter and more muted renders in the OP, but the photos I've seen of the SA kit show a medium-dark significantly more saturated green. (e.g.: http://i.imgur.com/utcM4Ze.jpg , https://i.imgur.com/9JNTYv4.jpg)
Dang, now that you mention it, there is a pretty big difference between the renders on the site and actual color of SA Camping. I too, much prefer the lighter and less saturated green. It gives it a much softer and natural feel to me. Oh well, I just might jump in on this group buy anyway.
Agreed, my preference is the color from the GMK renders rather then the actual SA version.
Post by: iHateKnives on Sun, 14 January 2018, 21:51:56
Any reason why the GMK Camping is so much more expensive than GMK Nautilus? The Nautilus only costs $99.99 for a 150-key set.
Here's a breakdown comparing the base + novelties kits of GMK Camping, Nautilus, and Laser:
Camping:
250 MOQ: $175
Nautilus:
250 MOQ: $130 + $35: $165*
Laser:
250 MOQ: $140 + $60: $200**
*By the looks of it, Camping has twice the amount of novelties as Nautilus
**MiTo used a lot of custom molds
Post by: Puddsy on Sun, 14 January 2018, 22:25:07
Any reason why the GMK Camping is so much more expensive than GMK Nautilus? The Nautilus only costs $99.99 for a 150-key set.
Here's a breakdown comparing the base + novelties kits of GMK Camping, Nautilus, and Laser:
Camping:
250 MOQ: $175
Nautilus:
250 MOQ: $130 + $35: $165*
Laser:
250 MOQ: $140 + $60: $200**
*By the looks of it, Camping has twice the amount of novelties as Nautilus
**MiTo used a lot of custom molds
massdrop also gets special pricing for some things as they are a big, consistent customer
Post by: jebbra on Mon, 15 January 2018, 21:59:15
But seems like I will buy it nonetheless :thumb:
Post by: kingnestea on Thu, 18 January 2018, 11:31:08
Any reason why the GMK Camping is so much more expensive than GMK Nautilus? The Nautilus only costs $99.99 for a 150-key set.
Camping contents more novelty keys, and also more keys, there are 168 keys in the base kit if I can count
Post by: sacklunch on Thu, 18 January 2018, 16:05:40
Can anyone shed some light on how the set will look in person?
Like others here, I much prefer the muted/earthy (almost textured) colors, but the original looks to be quite glossy. The renders look somewhere between these two. Speculation?
:)
Post by: Oblotzky on Thu, 18 January 2018, 16:19:07
Can anyone shed some light on how the set will look in person?
Like others here, I much prefer the muted/earthy (almost textured) colors, but the original looks to be quite glossy. The renders look somewhere between these two. Speculation?
:)
GMK will be matching the colors from Signature Plastics, so it should look very close to the SA set that already exists.
(https://i.imgur.com/cbYTyl5.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/We4Gbgq.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/xC4AHgL.jpg)
Post by: Esos on Fri, 19 January 2018, 00:54:33
But it doesn't include a 6u spacebar? Sad ;-;Any reason why the GMK Camping is so much more expensive than GMK Nautilus? The Nautilus only costs $99.99 for a 150-key set.
Camping contents more novelty keys, and also more keys, there are 168 keys in the base kit if I can count
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Post by: Kunkka on Fri, 19 January 2018, 22:44:37
I am in if the 3u spacebar is available.
Post by: Kunkka on Fri, 19 January 2018, 22:46:12
Post by: Jedi on Fri, 19 January 2018, 23:21:23
I notice that you have included the 2u shift but without 3u spacebar!
The kits are already quoted and the group buy is already running. Please use the interest check section for requests. 3U spacebars are a unique situation for a limited set of boards but if you and 100 of your closest friends agree to it, who knows?
Post by: Kunkka on Fri, 19 January 2018, 23:55:05
I notice it until recently. It seem too late to say the suggestion. feel sad..
Post by: iHateKnives on Sun, 21 January 2018, 05:33:49
Sorry.
I notice it until recently. It seem too late to say the suggestion. feel sad..
I don't think GMK has any 3u mold buddy :( sorry for you...
Post by: soupymeatballs on Wed, 24 January 2018, 10:11:52
Post by: kingnestea on Wed, 24 January 2018, 11:49:11
Any update on numbers? How are we doing on reaching MOQ?
We are at 150 for base and 100 for spacebars.
Will make a post on Reddit to cheer this up later this week.
Post by: nu_types on Thu, 25 January 2018, 14:15:51
Any update on numbers? How are we doing on reaching MOQ?
We are at 150 for base and 100 for spacebars.
Will make a post on Reddit to cheer this up later this week.
Oh man, only 150 :/. Well, we still have two weeks!
Post by: crzone on Mon, 29 January 2018, 01:46:12
Post by: energyd on Tue, 30 January 2018, 12:06:19
Post by: nu_types on Wed, 31 January 2018, 17:29:21
Post by: SpareWalrus on Wed, 31 January 2018, 17:32:49
Just got an email stating that tomorrow is the last day to join GMK camping. Is that true? Did we make MOQ?
I did as well. I thought it was February 8th?
Post by: The_judge_168 on Wed, 31 January 2018, 17:57:50
Post by: schoolbus on Wed, 31 January 2018, 18:58:33
Post by: donutcat on Wed, 31 January 2018, 19:16:01
Post by: nu_types on Wed, 31 January 2018, 19:55:48
Yeah, I got that email as well and was gonna rush into buying it "last minute" until I realized it was supposed to last a bit longer. I'm thinking they may have forgotten to update their schedule after the original timeline adjustment One other thing, anyone else not seeing a PayPal option on Kono's checkout? I'm hesitant to put card info anywhere since an account break-in last summer.
I didn't see an option for PayPal either
Post by: Oblotzky on Wed, 31 January 2018, 20:43:21
Post by: amnesia0287 on Wed, 31 January 2018, 21:01:28
Yeah, I got that email as well and was gonna rush into buying it "last minute" until I realized it was supposed to last a bit longer. I'm thinking they may have forgotten to update their schedule after the original timeline adjustment One other thing, anyone else not seeing a PayPal option on Kono's checkout? I'm hesitant to put card info anywhere since an account break-in last summer.
I didn't see an option for PayPal either
Their payment page is actually just Shopify. Should be fairly secure.
If you watch your traffic, the important bits are all from https://v.shopify.com/checkout. It’s not being hosted by I:C directly.
Post by: shower_king on Wed, 31 January 2018, 21:28:10
I think that would be better if you could ask samples from GMK.
By the way, the renders almost seems as real keycaps and are awesome
Post by: crzone on Thu, 01 February 2018, 01:54:08
As far as the colors go, it was stated that it will be a match to SA Camping so I think color samples don't matter much if the colors are going to be close to the SA set.
Post by: kingnestea on Thu, 01 February 2018, 03:45:54
As for colors, I have received the color chips from SP, will be sending those to GMK this week.
GMK will start the color matching process immediately after they receive the color chips.
Post by: amnesia0287 on Thu, 01 February 2018, 04:32:38
The GB was planned to end on Feb. 8th, so you can all ignore the e-mail Kono sent out today, it was a misunderstand. I'm sure they have sent out another mail to correct that.
As for colors, I have received the color chips from SP, will be sending those to GMK this week.
GMK will start the color matching process immediately after they receive the color chips.
Does this mean we are close enough to MOQ that this is going to be produced?
Post by: kingnestea on Thu, 01 February 2018, 06:29:35
I don't think that will be a problem :)The GB was planned to end on Feb. 8th, so you can all ignore the e-mail Kono sent out today, it was a misunderstand. I'm sure they have sent out another mail to correct that.
As for colors, I have received the color chips from SP, will be sending those to GMK this week.
GMK will start the color matching process immediately after they receive the color chips.
Does this mean we are close enough to MOQ that this is going to be produced?
Post by: thomyorke on Tue, 06 February 2018, 02:31:56
Post by: kingnestea on Wed, 07 February 2018, 00:19:14
Post by: crzone on Wed, 07 February 2018, 02:47:54
LE
Sorry, page was in browser cache, I saw the announcement just now.
Post by: J4BR0NI on Fri, 09 February 2018, 00:00:18
Thanks for setting this up kingnestea!
Post by: Marutks on Fri, 09 February 2018, 05:01:00
Post by: Athlio on Fri, 09 February 2018, 07:51:08
Post by: romeo on Fri, 09 February 2018, 22:29:39
"According to our third party fraud analysis, there is a high risk of the order, and we are required to cancel your order. " they said, except i've used my paypal for many years and i got my card verified. One of my friend just told me that he joined for one set and also got kicked out.
Nice play zfrontier, Chosing your site to join this gb is my biggest mistake.
Post by: kingnestea on Sat, 10 February 2018, 04:19:31
Got kicked out of this gb from zFrontier after i've paid 3 sets for me and two of my friends.
"According to our third party fraud analysis, there is a high risk of the order, and we are required to cancel your order. " they said, except i've used my paypal for many years and i got my card verified. One of my friend just told me that he joined for one set and also got kicked out.
Nice play zfrontier, Chosing your site to join this gb is my biggest mistake.
Where are you from? I'll talk to them and see what's going on
Post by: romeo on Sat, 10 February 2018, 04:45:52
Post by: Darknight00z on Sat, 10 February 2018, 05:55:25
Post by: kingnestea on Sat, 10 February 2018, 18:48:16
Any chance to see the final numbers from each region?
We are not providing final numbers from each region, but total numbers
Post by: kingnestea on Sat, 10 February 2018, 18:51:32
The GB for all regions has concluded, the final number of GMK Camping is 365 bases and 220 for spacebars kit.
Thank you all!
The colorchip samples are on the way to GMK for color matching, me and Oblotzky will be verifying the colors.
Further updates will be in this thread or e-mails through region proxies.
Post by: xantiema on Sat, 10 February 2018, 19:37:47
Post by: DJ Shoko on Sat, 10 February 2018, 20:16:53
Do the green color of GMK Camping match that of GMK 9009 R2? I wanted to mix and match some keysNope, custom colors from the SP SA version of the set is gonna be the green of GMK Camping.
Post by: trungminhtp on Mon, 12 February 2018, 23:01:19
haizzzzzzz
Post by: crzone on Tue, 13 February 2018, 02:37:01
Post by: Kunkka on Wed, 28 February 2018, 00:58:58
Post by: J4BR0NI on Thu, 08 March 2018, 04:20:21
Post by: Oblotzky on Fri, 09 March 2018, 09:45:06
The colors aren't 100% identical, but here are a few reasons why I think that is okay:
- Surface finish for both profiles is different, affecting refraction and therefor how colors come out
- Does a GMK run have to be 100% the same as the original, or can stand on its own feet? IMO they look dope by themselves and very much represent what Camping is.
- If SA was run a second time, SP would be using a different batch of resin and we'd have a slight difference like this as well, so as long as it is within margin, it is fine IMO.
(https://i.imgur.com/GbeIwgQ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/qWQhx6V.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/5W7Cfrf.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/fsqHUe4.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QVtCtYg.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/7tV9xoY.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ix2c16C.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/KOyTa1Y.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/26N8Mh0.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/DXxhc2N.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Q6GHDWb.jpg)
Post by: bthezebra on Fri, 09 March 2018, 09:49:22
Post by: The_judge_168 on Fri, 09 March 2018, 12:04:01
Post by: amnesia0287 on Fri, 09 March 2018, 13:21:25
Color samples have arrived. Kingnestea will be receiving a copy as well in a few days, we'll discuss if we are going to approve them when he has checked them out himself.
The colors aren't 100% identical, but here are a few reasons why I think that is okay:
- Surface finish for both profiles is different, affecting refraction and therefor how colors come out
- Does a GMK run have to be 100% the same as the original, or can stand on its own feet? IMO they look dope by themselves and very much represent what Camping is.
- If SA was run a second time, SP would be using a different batch of resin and we'd have a slight difference like this as well, so as long as it is within margin, it is fine IMO.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/GbeIwgQ.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/qWQhx6V.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/5W7Cfrf.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/fsqHUe4.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/QVtCtYg.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/7tV9xoY.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/ix2c16C.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/KOyTa1Y.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/26N8Mh0.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/DXxhc2N.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/Q6GHDWb.jpg)
These look fantastic :D
Post by: Helldrop on Fri, 09 March 2018, 13:37:59
Post by: hpfalcon on Fri, 09 March 2018, 13:47:19
Post by: kingnestea on Fri, 09 March 2018, 15:58:51
The colors seem close enough that I would be fine with it as is, but if I had to nitpick, the gmk alpha color seems a bit dull / less vibrant than the SA ones. I can notice it most in 3rd picture from the bottom, as well as the side-by-side with the caliper. Its slight enough that it could be the lighting/angle too I suppose. I liked the bright pale cream colors of the original set, so hopefully that will still be the case when I see these in person.
It has to do with the surface finish of GMK too, I had this coming, but I'll jeudge when I get my sample set, should be somewhere next week.
Post by: Darknight00z on Fri, 09 March 2018, 16:54:13
Post by: mudcakehoney on Fri, 09 March 2018, 17:04:19
Post by: xondat on Fri, 09 March 2018, 17:19:14
Post by: Puddsy on Fri, 09 March 2018, 17:39:02
White and green are darker, but I think they look better so this is looking good so far compared to other custom colored GMK sets...
i think it's just because of the different finish on the plastic
Post by: xondat on Fri, 09 March 2018, 17:40:50
White and green are darker, but I think they look better so this is looking good so far compared to other custom colored GMK sets...
i think it's just because of the different finish on the plastic
Whatever it is, it's what the set will be and it works well :))
Post by: LightningXI on Fri, 09 March 2018, 22:12:39
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Post by: Puddsy on Fri, 09 March 2018, 23:38:39
White and green are darker, but I think they look better so this is looking good so far compared to other custom colored GMK sets...
i think it's just because of the different finish on the plastic
Whatever it is, it's what the set will be and it works well :))
yeah i agree, it looks great
Post by: Peiweisgreat on Sat, 10 March 2018, 01:45:24
Post by: vewy_nice on Mon, 12 March 2018, 07:56:26
If someone really wants to dig out their spectrometer and make a stink, I think we could just laugh and ignore them ;)
Post by: kingnestea on Mon, 12 March 2018, 10:29:59
I've received my samples today.
Imo, they are 99% identical, and they will never be 100% due to the nature of different surface finish causing different light reflection ratio.
So I'm gonna approve the colors so that they can move forward.
Besides this, Monkey Six the original creator of Camping is working on the banderole design.
I'll share that once he has finalized it, it looks really good. :-*
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I just realized my pictures are pretty inaccurate due to lighting.
I'd say Oblotzky's pictures are more accurate irl. ( Of course, he's a German :)))
Post by: godinjointform on Mon, 12 March 2018, 11:33:04
Post by: sacklunch on Mon, 12 March 2018, 14:19:00
Post by: TechieWeirdo on Mon, 12 March 2018, 23:26:53
Hi all,
I've received my samples today.
Imo, they are 99% identical, and they will never be 100% due to the nature of different surface finish causing different light reflection ratio.
So I'm gonna approve the colors so that they can move forward.
Besides this, Monkey Six the original creator of Camping is working on the banderole design.
I'll share that once he has finalized it, it looks really good. :-*
(Attachment Link)
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I just realized my pictures are pretty inaccurate due to lighting.
I'd say Oblotzky's pictures are more accurate irl. ( Of course, he's a German :)))
Seriously fine IMO. The colors looks amazing, they look almost identical and as long as it turns out beautiful I don't care about the color difference,
Post by: kingnestea on Wed, 14 March 2018, 02:23:23
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Post by: mudcakehoney on Wed, 14 March 2018, 02:43:36
Post by: vewy_nice on Wed, 14 March 2018, 06:25:34
Seriously looks amazing!
Post by: frankfunk123 on Wed, 14 March 2018, 06:51:58
Post by: kingnestea on Wed, 14 March 2018, 16:10:33
GMK offered a 2nd round of sampling, we are going to take it and send some SA Camping keys to them for sampling instead of SP color chips.
This will not affect the timeline since we are still 2 months out of production.
Will update you about the result, and we will see which color we are going to take.
Post by: The_judge_168 on Wed, 14 March 2018, 18:26:59
Post by: Oblotzky on Sun, 18 March 2018, 11:50:23
Minor update,
GMK offered a 2nd round of sampling, we are going to take it and send some SA Camping keys to them for sampling instead of SP color chips.
This will not affect the timeline since we are still 2 months out of production.
Will update you about the result, and we will see which color we are going to take.
I sent 3 keys from the actual SA set to GMK last Thursday, we should have the second round of samples in a few weeks. As kingnestea mentioned we are currently still way ahead of production so this won't affect the schedule.
Post by: xondat on Sun, 18 March 2018, 16:43:33
Minor update,
GMK offered a 2nd round of sampling, we are going to take it and send some SA Camping keys to them for sampling instead of SP color chips.
This will not affect the timeline since we are still 2 months out of production.
Will update you about the result, and we will see which color we are going to take.
I sent 3 keys from the actual SA set to GMK last Thursday, we should have the second round of samples in a few weeks. As kingnestea mentioned we are currently still way ahead of production so this won't affect the schedule.
I believe "better safe than sorry" is really relevant here, nice to see more steps in place :p
Post by: Kunkka on Wed, 18 April 2018, 21:09:29
Post by: THRILLHOIAF on Thu, 19 April 2018, 14:12:19
Post by: Oblotzky on Thu, 19 April 2018, 14:19:04
Any update?
Nothing to report for now. Second round of color samples should be here soonish. Actual production schedule remains on track.
Post by: The_judge_168 on Thu, 19 April 2018, 19:42:13
can someone make that banderole into a deskmat? holy **** thats nice looking
Would definitely get a few of them, really nice design
Post by: Ambelie on Thu, 19 April 2018, 23:50:47
can someone make that banderole into a deskmat? holy **** thats nice looking
Would definitely get a few of them, really nice design
Same, loving that design.
Post by: Create_alt_delete on Fri, 20 April 2018, 07:18:10
can someone make that banderole into a deskmat? holy **** thats nice looking
I'd definitely buy one
Post by: scud80 on Sat, 21 April 2018, 11:54:50
Post by: Puddsy on Sat, 21 April 2018, 12:12:04
this GB happened before i got my first mech. do they only make the number of sets ordered or are there any extras so that i'd be able to buy one? this is probably my favorite GMK set that i've seen so far.
depends on the GB, some will have extras, some won't
i don't know for sure about this one
people will always sell aftermarket on /r/mechmarket though
Post by: Allo on Sat, 21 April 2018, 12:27:36
this GB happened before i got my first mech. do they only make the number of sets ordered or are there any extras so that i'd be able to buy one? this is probably my favorite GMK set that i've seen so far.
depends on the GB, some will have extras, some won't
i don't know for sure about this one
people will always sell aftermarket on /r/mechmarket though
Looks like Kono updated the price on their store to $199 (https://kono.store/collections/keycap-sets/products/gmk-camping?variant=5318459654176), so I'm guessing they'll have extra available at that price.
Post by: scud80 on Sat, 21 April 2018, 12:30:15
Post by: BestShuckleNA on Sat, 21 April 2018, 13:07:08
Post by: J4BR0NI on Fri, 27 April 2018, 15:25:17
P.S. Really hoping I don't have to sell but fml if you know what I mean
Post by: Jedi on Fri, 27 April 2018, 17:45:26
I currently ran into some health issues and am contemplating selling my set. Would I be better off waiting to receive it first or somehow transferring shipping details if I decided to sell sooner? Just curious what the better method would be? Thanks for anyone with info.
It depends on who the vendor is that you bought your kit from. It would vary based on whether they can and then whether the buyer acknowledges they receive the product. If you do decide to sell as PayPal as a invoice to the next buyer (assuming this is the method the vendor goes with - you taking money for the goods and the vendor updating the shipping details), the buyer could do a chargeback if they claim they never received it. Your BEST bet would be to sell after the kits ship. So long as "extras" are minimal and sell out quickly, you will likely come out ahead as this set is pretty hot as it is. If you do choose to sell, keep a record of everything to cover you in case anything happens.
Post by: J4BR0NI on Sun, 29 April 2018, 05:13:35
It depends on who the vendor is that you bought your kit from. It would vary based on whether they can and then whether the buyer acknowledges they receive the product. If you do decide to sell as PayPal as a invoice to the next buyer (assuming this is the method the vendor goes with - you taking money for the goods and the vendor updating the shipping details), the buyer could do a chargeback if they claim they never received it. Your BEST bet would be to sell after the kits ship. So long as "extras" are minimal and sell out quickly, you will likely come out ahead as this set is pretty hot as it is. If you do choose to sell, keep a record of everything to cover you in case anything happens.
It sounds like waiting to receive(and hopefully able to keep by then) is the way to go. Thanks for the advice!
Post by: vewy_nice on Mon, 30 April 2018, 08:37:03
HOLY MOLY.
(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/563c788ae4b099120ae219e2/5aafa81b758d463a2268c4ce/5ab3b9db1ae6cffd4ce37704/1521727976221/RAMA-M60-A-03.748.jpg?format=750w)
That's GMK Camping with no red accents on a sage green RAMA M60-A (Which I have on order)
You better believe I now know where this set is going.
(Definitely going to use some of the novelty keys, though ;) )
Post by: LightningXI on Mon, 30 April 2018, 09:39:39
On another note:nice
HOLY MOLY.Show Image(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/563c788ae4b099120ae219e2/5aafa81b758d463a2268c4ce/5ab3b9db1ae6cffd4ce37704/1521727976221/RAMA-M60-A-03.748.jpg?format=750w)
That's GMK Camping with no red accents on a sage green RAMA M60-A (Which I have on order)
You better believe I now know where this set is going.
(Definitely going to use some of the novelty keys, though ;) )
That looks vewy nice
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Post by: sacklunch on Fri, 04 May 2018, 16:39:30
Post by: donutcat on Fri, 04 May 2018, 18:09:39
Any idea when this thing is scheduled to ship? I remember the GB concluded around early Feb (right?) and it says around 4 months for production.
Kono page says May 15th, not sure if that's still accurate though. I'm hoping it is.
Post by: Kunkka on Tue, 08 May 2018, 20:35:04
Post by: kingnestea on Wed, 09 May 2018, 02:19:51
I have approved the second batch color sample for the creamy white, which is more creamy, I'll take some pictures once I'm able to. Getting stuck with life lately.
The final product will have the white from the 2nd sampling batch and red/green from the 1st sampling batch. (pictures above in this thread)
I'm working with a vendor for the desk mat.
Cheers
Post by: soba on Wed, 09 May 2018, 06:07:51
I'm working with a vendor for the desk mat.
Very interested :thumb:
Post by: donutcat on Thu, 10 May 2018, 00:34:15
Post by: Kunkka on Thu, 10 May 2018, 01:36:19
Post by: TechieWeirdo on Sat, 12 May 2018, 23:04:01
So, are we still on track for May 15 ship date like the Kono page says?
Update pls
Post by: trungminhtp on Sun, 13 May 2018, 09:16:21
Post by: kingnestea on Sun, 13 May 2018, 11:48:35
So, are we still on track for May 15 ship date like the Kono page says?
Kono will update their page once I receive the new ship date from GMK
Post by: crzone on Fri, 18 May 2018, 06:37:51
Bummer. :(
Post by: RealLaugh on Fri, 18 May 2018, 14:13:49
"The product will not ship until the revised estimated date of July 5th, 2018."
Bummer. :(
Agreed, but at the same time that's the price of getting it right!
Post by: crzone on Mon, 21 May 2018, 06:45:07
Post by: donutcat on Mon, 21 May 2018, 10:58:34
Post by: kingnestea on Tue, 22 May 2018, 01:02:50
Yeah, I would have rathered an announcement of some kind had happened instead of the date just changing and having to find out from just someone random that the change had occurred.
There is no announcement because there is nothing to announce. I assume Kono revised the ship date because the original estimate is expired.
I'm still waiting GMK to update me the estimated ship date, as per our last communication, they can only provide that once the custom color material is in.
As for now, I'd say the updates in this thread is more accurate since I'm the one communicating with GMK, but not the vendors.
And I'm sorry to keep you guys waiting, we wanted to make sure the end product is as we have expected.
I'm sure the wait is worth.
Post by: crzone on Tue, 22 May 2018, 01:24:17
Post by: kingnestea on Tue, 22 May 2018, 01:32:37
It's OK, I assumed that since Kono changed the date it was the official one. Sure, no problem, I don't mind to wait a little bit more.
Nah...I wasn't aware of that change neither.
But I've just checked the original estimate in this thread, it was 16 weeks after GB, which was early June..
So basically we are still within the original estimate..But I assume it will be slightly delayed.
Post by: mgsickler on Wed, 30 May 2018, 16:38:37
Here are a couple pictures. The big deskpad is 900x400mm and the small one is 320x245mm. I will probably have a GB start for the pads in the middle of June.
(https://i.imgur.com/WmqnSXz.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/j0B5wvN.jpg)
Post by: The_judge_168 on Wed, 30 May 2018, 18:32:12
I have been working with kingnestea on getting some deskpads/mousepads going for this. I just got my samples back and they are really great.
Here are a couple pictures. The big deskpad is 900x400mm and the small one is 320x245mm. I will probably have a GB start for the pads in the middle of June.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/WmqnSXz.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/j0B5wvN.jpg)
Looks great! Excited for the buy
Post by: frankfunk123 on Wed, 30 May 2018, 19:44:07
Post by: mgsickler on Thu, 31 May 2018, 07:33:18
Looks great! Excited for the buy
Mouse Pads look amazing
Thanks! I am really happy with the way they turned out.
Post by: Johnee on Thu, 31 May 2018, 10:34:41
Post by: donutcat on Thu, 31 May 2018, 19:50:08
Post by: godinjointform on Thu, 31 May 2018, 22:44:01
Post by: Stagione on Thu, 31 May 2018, 23:11:30
Post by: RealLaugh on Fri, 01 June 2018, 02:50:52
Post by: ramblinrose on Fri, 01 June 2018, 09:09:46
Post by: Mekuno on Tue, 05 June 2018, 12:54:05
Post by: scud80 on Wed, 06 June 2018, 22:53:23
Post by: frankfunk123 on Fri, 08 June 2018, 16:28:21
Post by: soba on Sat, 09 June 2018, 02:42:31
Post by: J4BR0NI on Mon, 11 June 2018, 19:06:33
Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/WmqnSXz.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/j0B5wvN.jpg)
Any possibility for the stitching around the sides to be the red/burgundy color from the set? Wonder how that'd look!
Post by: mdlt97 on Mon, 11 June 2018, 19:09:57
Post by: thomyorke on Mon, 18 June 2018, 22:17:59
Post by: kingnestea on Thu, 21 June 2018, 09:18:18
The tranlucent novelty key will have GMK stock color P3 instead of the custom maroon because the sample they sent is not really something I have expected.
GMK is still waiting the custom color material to arrive.
They will update me the ETA once they arrive and I'll update the group here and the proxies.
Please have some patient, we are almost there.
Post by: amnesia0287 on Thu, 21 June 2018, 13:20:26
"update" 21/06:
The tranlucent novelty key will have GMK stock color P3 instead of the custom maroon because the sample they sent is not really something I have expected.
GMK is still waiting the custom color material to arrive.
They will update me the ETA once they arrive and I'll update the group here and the proxies.
Please have some patient, we are almost there.
Do you mean for the 2nd color? Or it’s not transparent anymore?
Post by: kingnestea on Sat, 23 June 2018, 04:07:29
"update" 21/06:
The tranlucent novelty key will have GMK stock color P3 instead of the custom maroon because the sample they sent is not really something I have expected.
GMK is still waiting the custom color material to arrive.
They will update me the ETA once they arrive and I'll update the group here and the proxies.
Please have some patient, we are almost there.
Do you mean for the 2nd color? Or it’s not transparent anymore?
It's transparent but base on another color, only for the novelty key
Post by: frankfunk123 on Wed, 04 July 2018, 07:47:09
Post by: trungminhtp on Wed, 04 July 2018, 21:05:29
Post by: kingnestea on Thu, 05 July 2018, 04:35:35
Camping will finish production by this week, and will be picked up probably by the 17th.
Cheers.
Post by: lizardsticks on Thu, 05 July 2018, 10:56:42
Post by: Kunkka on Mon, 09 July 2018, 22:40:59
Post by: Darknight00z on Sun, 15 July 2018, 05:44:28
Post by: mgsickler on Sun, 15 July 2018, 05:56:11
How about the deskpads?
Deskpads have an estimated ship date of September. Order has been placed with the manufacturer.
Post by: Kunkka on Mon, 16 July 2018, 01:58:13
On the product page, the deskpads aren't shipping till September.
Which product page? I even do not know when the group buy of deskpads started.
Post by: young_won on Mon, 16 July 2018, 01:59:57
On the product page, the deskpads aren't shipping till September.
Which product page? I even do not know when the group buy of deskpads started.
https://novelkeys.xyz/collections/deskpads/products/camping-deskpad-gb
Post by: Kunkka on Mon, 16 July 2018, 22:31:58
Just received an e-mail from GMK.Feelsadman, We are not informed of the group buy of the deskpads.
Camping will finish production by this week, and will be picked up probably by the 17th.
Cheers.
Post by: BestShuckleNA on Mon, 16 July 2018, 22:56:17
But we literally got an update from novel keys dude saying September in this thread tho :intensethonk:Just received an e-mail from GMK.Feelsadman, We are not informed of the group buy of the deskpads.
Camping will finish production by this week, and will be picked up probably by the 17th.
Cheers.
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Post by: The_judge_168 on Tue, 17 July 2018, 11:36:10
Looking good!
Post by: Haaaaaandrew on Tue, 17 July 2018, 16:11:42
https://www.instagram.com/p/BlVatpdj8oC/
:thumb: those colors looks on point
Post by: dantambok on Tue, 17 July 2018, 21:09:36
Post by: bthezebra on Tue, 17 July 2018, 21:16:26
Post by: kingnestea on Wed, 18 July 2018, 04:21:53
Some pictures of the set. https://imgur.com/a/o9XUhg4
Enjoy ;)
Post by: lizardsticks on Wed, 18 July 2018, 04:23:40
Post by: Peppermint216 on Wed, 18 July 2018, 04:35:58
Post by: kingnestea on Wed, 18 July 2018, 04:36:18
Just received an e-mail from GMK.Feelsadman, We are not informed of the group buy of the deskpads.
Camping will finish production by this week, and will be picked up probably by the 17th.
Cheers.
I wasn't informed neither, I wasn't aware of the GB until 2 days ago.
Post by: kingnestea on Wed, 18 July 2018, 04:36:58
Did you mean July 23rd?
Yes, my bad.
Post by: upintheclouds on Wed, 18 July 2018, 12:38:00
But we literally got an update from novel keys dude saying September in this thread tho :intensethonk:Just received an e-mail from GMK.Feelsadman, We are not informed of the group buy of the deskpads.
Camping will finish production by this week, and will be picked up probably by the 17th.
Cheers.
But that's literally the only notice in this thread indicating that the group buy had begun, and it was a shipping notice to those who had found out about that group buy outside of this thread, because the GB was closed before it was linked in this thread for the first time.
mgsickler/kingnestea I'd strongly reccommend to re-open the deskmat GB and properly notify those who purchased the set before moving on with production. There are already three people here disappointed that we didn't know about this in time, and sets haven't even started arriving yet, so not many folks are checking this thread right now, and there could be many more disappointed by this lack of notification.
Post by: beerafffe1 on Wed, 18 July 2018, 13:06:28
Post by: mgsickler on Wed, 18 July 2018, 13:30:21
But that's literally the only notice in this thread indicating that the group buy had begun, and it was a shipping notice to those who had found out about that group buy outside of this thread, because the GB was closed before it was linked in this thread for the first time.
mgsickler/kingnestea I'd strongly reccommend to re-open the deskmat GB and properly notify those who purchased the set before moving on with production. There are already three people here disappointed that we didn't know about this in time, and sets haven't even started arriving yet, so not many folks are checking this thread right now, and there could be many more disappointed by this lack of notification.
I made numerous posts on Reddit and on my Instagram for the deskpads. I am sorry that I forgot to link it here.
The GB has already concluded and the order has been placed. I cant reopen the GB at this time. However, I do have plans to run this deskpad on MD in the near future.
Post by: ilouis_07 on Wed, 18 July 2018, 21:08:05
Post by: Oblotzky on Mon, 23 July 2018, 10:21:26
(https://i.imgur.com/4aYCXYS.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Hl0FJfM.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/TXs3B8T.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/1WADGaM.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/i0KIPxv.jpg)
Post by: packman86 on Mon, 23 July 2018, 10:45:22
Post by: ptiede on Mon, 23 July 2018, 10:59:35
Got my set(s) straight from GMKShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/4aYCXYS.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/Hl0FJfM.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/TXs3B8T.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/1WADGaM.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/i0KIPxv.jpg)
Ooof that looks amazing. Can't wait for my set.
Post by: crzone on Tue, 24 July 2018, 09:53:53
Do you know when we can expect the EU proxy to start shipping?
Post by: kingnestea on Tue, 24 July 2018, 10:29:10
Hype!
Do you know when we can expect the EU proxy to start shipping?
The EU proxy has received the sets as well, but GMK forgot the spacebar kits.
They will start shipping once GMK solve the problem.
Post by: Gacct on Tue, 24 July 2018, 10:47:34
Hype!
Do you know when we can expect the EU proxy to start shipping?
The EU proxy has received the sets as well, but GMK forgot the spacebar kits.
They will start shipping once GMK solve the problem.
Is this the same case for NA proxy?
Post by: kingnestea on Tue, 24 July 2018, 11:55:41
Post by: cocobrais on Wed, 25 July 2018, 17:39:26
Post by: Puddsy on Sat, 28 July 2018, 09:57:38
All sets for KR proxy were arrived yesterday. So sets for KR have been packing and shipping. :thumb:
very exciting
Post by: Peppermint216 on Sat, 28 July 2018, 10:02:44
Post by: Helldrop on Mon, 30 July 2018, 05:16:30
Finally got Camping! Thanks!
Post by: cocobrais on Mon, 30 July 2018, 06:33:04
(Attachment Link)So cool! Thanks!
Finally got Camping! Thanks!
Post by: Aox on Mon, 30 July 2018, 20:36:30
Either way, stoked to get my set.
-Aox
Post by: godinjointform on Mon, 30 July 2018, 21:45:08
I evidently wasn't paying attention before. No translucent red fire key?Translucent fire key is still there. You can see pictures of it on the GMK instagram :)
Either way, stoked to get my set.
-Aox
Post by: Aox on Tue, 31 July 2018, 15:45:56
Translucent fire key is still there. You can see pictures of it on the GMK instagram :)
Ahh, very nice!
Post by: crzone on Wed, 01 August 2018, 06:29:03
[attach=1]
Post by: sroop on Wed, 01 August 2018, 08:31:53
Post by: Gacct on Wed, 01 August 2018, 10:56:25
Are the sets from the NA/Kono proxy shipping out yet?
August 3 was the estimated shipping date last time I checked.
Post by: oldcat on Wed, 01 August 2018, 12:54:17
Post by: Vox_PT on Thu, 02 August 2018, 16:44:22
The end result looks pretty good. ;)
I really like this set.
Post by: dantambok on Thu, 02 August 2018, 21:02:05
Post by: kokugatsu on Fri, 03 August 2018, 10:31:15
I wonder when will zF start shipping from their end
Skimmed for updates on the Chinese sites, doesn't seem like anyone there has received their sets yet.
Post by: dantambok on Fri, 03 August 2018, 12:22:34
Post by: KeycapLord on Mon, 06 August 2018, 20:07:11
Post by: HurtReynolds on Wed, 08 August 2018, 20:59:42
Post by: Mekuno on Fri, 10 August 2018, 09:08:26
Post by: Owl- on Fri, 10 August 2018, 13:29:49
Post by: typischt on Fri, 10 August 2018, 14:15:34
anyone in the EU received their set with spacebar kit? No word from mykeyboard yet.Yep, I received the set with spacebars yesterday.
Post by: mudcakehoney on Sat, 11 August 2018, 01:32:22
Post by: mgsickler on Sat, 11 August 2018, 06:56:03
Anywhere we can still buy mats?
I'll have extras once the GB ships out.
Post by: lecorsair on Sun, 12 August 2018, 13:32:43
Post by: clik_clak on Sun, 12 August 2018, 14:07:32
Anyone know if Kono really sold out on the sets they have or is it just a place holder default config showing "out of stock"? Asking because an EU shop has it in stock but I'd rather order from a US retailer.
I sure hope they have extras. I'd love to pick up this keyset.
Post by: lizardsticks on Sun, 12 August 2018, 14:23:26
Post by: sacklunch on Sun, 12 August 2018, 16:21:37
Post by: J4BR0NI on Sun, 12 August 2018, 17:35:50
Post by: Haaaaaandrew on Sun, 12 August 2018, 17:49:25
Post by: Allo on Sun, 12 August 2018, 22:48:43
Post by: kivx on Tue, 14 August 2018, 09:30:43
JYL00790 (https://flic.kr/p/L8FGRe) by Jayin Lee (https://www.flickr.com/photos/kivx/), 於 Flickr
I took some pics to show the comparision.
Full Album: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmgsJhxu (https://flic.kr/s/aHsmgsJhxu)
Post by: lecorsair on Tue, 14 August 2018, 21:56:14
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/860/28966660047_04179b0d5c_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/L8FGRe)
JYL00790 (https://flic.kr/p/L8FGRe) by Jayin Lee (https://www.flickr.com/photos/kivx/), 於 Flickr
I took some pics to show the comparision.
Full Album: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmgsJhxu (https://flic.kr/s/aHsmgsJhxu)
Lovely sets. I'm jealous =p
Post by: Lotsati on Wed, 15 August 2018, 07:04:28
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/860/28966660047_04179b0d5c_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/L8FGRe)
JYL00790 (https://flic.kr/p/L8FGRe) by Jayin Lee (https://www.flickr.com/photos/kivx/), 於 Flickr
I took some pics to show the comparision.
Full Album: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmgsJhxu (https://flic.kr/s/aHsmgsJhxu)
Lovely photos. Please do take more of other sets in the future like this :)
Post by: Create_alt_delete on Mon, 20 August 2018, 21:53:30
Post by: nu_types on Tue, 21 August 2018, 11:16:01
Anyone who ordered from Kono get a shipping notification yet?Nope..
Post by: 1ate7 on Tue, 21 August 2018, 13:20:12
Post by: sacklunch on Tue, 21 August 2018, 15:33:39
Post by: donutcat on Tue, 21 August 2018, 17:54:11
Post by: upintheclouds on Tue, 21 August 2018, 18:17:15
I asked in the IC discord, and they said it should be this week.I can't find a discord link in the IC thread :confused:
Post by: Laughmaster on Tue, 21 August 2018, 20:53:00
I had also emailed them asking when they would ship and they replied this morning: "The GMK Camping keycap sets have arrived to our warehouse and will ship very soon. Unfortunately, I don't have the exact timeline. I hope this helps."
Post by: kingnestea on Fri, 24 August 2018, 05:47:57
Just came back from China after almost a month vacation, I'm glad to see so many awesome pictures taken of the GMK Camping set.
I'm pretty glad with the final result of the set except the tranlucent key. But it is what it is now.
To answer some of the questions above. Regarding to the information I received, all proxies have shipped out their orders except Kono.
The Kono package had some problem with import, and finally has arrived in their warehouse last week.
I guess shipping will start soon, extras will be available by then.
The mouse pads will be available on Massdrop for those who missed the GB. (Novelkey has some extras as well)
I want to thank you all for your patients along way with this GB and hope you all enjoy CAMPING!
Post by: LightningXI on Fri, 24 August 2018, 06:00:53
Hi guys,
Just came back from China after almost a month vacation, I'm glad to see so many awesome pictures taken of the GMK Camping set.
I'm pretty glad with the final result of the set except the tranlucent key. But it is what it is now.
To answer some of the questions above. Regarding to the information I received, all proxies have shipped out their orders except Kono.
The Kono package had some problem with import, and finally has arrived in their warehouse last week.
I guess shipping will start soon, extras will be available by then.
The mouse pads will be available on Massdrop for those who missed the GB. (Novelkey has some extras as well)
I want to thank you all for your patients along way with this GB and hope you all enjoy CAMPING!
Sent from my mobile using Tapatalk
Post by: lecorsair on Fri, 24 August 2018, 09:52:41
Hi guys,
Just came back from China after almost a month vacation, I'm glad to see so many awesome pictures taken of the GMK Camping set.
I'm pretty glad with the final result of the set except the tranlucent key. But it is what it is now.
To answer some of the questions above. Regarding to the information I received, all proxies have shipped out their orders except Kono.
The Kono package had some problem with import, and finally has arrived in their warehouse last week.
I guess shipping will start soon, extras will be available by then.
The mouse pads will be available on Massdrop for those who missed the GB. (Novelkey has some extras as well)
I want to thank you all for your patients along way with this GB and hope you all enjoy CAMPING!
Thanks for the update, really appreciate it. Been wanting a set and wondering why Kono gone silent on Camping's status.
Post by: dohmain on Fri, 24 August 2018, 09:58:51
Hi guys,
Just came back from China after almost a month vacation, I'm glad to see so many awesome pictures taken of the GMK Camping set.
I'm pretty glad with the final result of the set except the tranlucent key. But it is what it is now.
To answer some of the questions above. Regarding to the information I received, all proxies have shipped out their orders except Kono.
The Kono package had some problem with import, and finally has arrived in their warehouse last week.
I guess shipping will start soon, extras will be available by then.
The mouse pads will be available on Massdrop for those who missed the GB. (Novelkey has some extras as well)
I want to thank you all for your patients along way with this GB and hope you all enjoy CAMPING!
Thanks for the update, really appreciate it. Been wanting a set and wondering why Kono gone silent on Camping's status.
Yes, the update is much appreciated. But Kono's radio silence is not. I don't see why someone from Kono couldn't have jumped in on the thread (or blast an email to GB participants) to let us know they were having some issues with receiving instead of keeping us in the dark during kingnestea's absence. Rest of the world receiving theirs while NA waits in silence... not cool guys.
Post by: kingnestea on Fri, 24 August 2018, 10:11:29
Hi guys,
Just came back from China after almost a month vacation, I'm glad to see so many awesome pictures taken of the GMK Camping set.
I'm pretty glad with the final result of the set except the tranlucent key. But it is what it is now.
To answer some of the questions above. Regarding to the information I received, all proxies have shipped out their orders except Kono.
The Kono package had some problem with import, and finally has arrived in their warehouse last week.
I guess shipping will start soon, extras will be available by then.
The mouse pads will be available on Massdrop for those who missed the GB. (Novelkey has some extras as well)
I want to thank you all for your patients along way with this GB and hope you all enjoy CAMPING!
Thanks for the update, really appreciate it. Been wanting a set and wondering why Kono gone silent on Camping's status.
Yes, the update is much appreciated. But Kono's radio silence is not. I don't see why someone from Kono couldn't have jumped in on the thread (or blast an email to GB participants) to let us know they were having some issues with receiving instead of keeping us in the dark during kingnestea's absence. Rest of the world receiving theirs while NA waits in silence... not cool guys.
I guess that's because the main team of input club was in China settling Kira production and helping Kalh with their box switches.
And the guy who used to maintain Kono had some kinda of family issues. (his wify complained about him travelling too much ;D)
Post by: dohmain on Fri, 24 August 2018, 10:21:37
Hi guys,
Just came back from China after almost a month vacation, I'm glad to see so many awesome pictures taken of the GMK Camping set.
I'm pretty glad with the final result of the set except the tranlucent key. But it is what it is now.
To answer some of the questions above. Regarding to the information I received, all proxies have shipped out their orders except Kono.
The Kono package had some problem with import, and finally has arrived in their warehouse last week.
I guess shipping will start soon, extras will be available by then.
The mouse pads will be available on Massdrop for those who missed the GB. (Novelkey has some extras as well)
I want to thank you all for your patients along way with this GB and hope you all enjoy CAMPING!
Thanks for the update, really appreciate it. Been wanting a set and wondering why Kono gone silent on Camping's status.
Yes, the update is much appreciated. But Kono's radio silence is not. I don't see why someone from Kono couldn't have jumped in on the thread (or blast an email to GB participants) to let us know they were having some issues with receiving instead of keeping us in the dark during kingnestea's absence. Rest of the world receiving theirs while NA waits in silence... not cool guys.
I guess that's because the main team of input club was in China settling Kira production and helping Kalh with their box switches.
And the guy who used to maintain Kono had some kinda of family issues. (his wify complained about him travelling too much ;D)
I don't want to sound like a ****, but there will always be an excuse.
My point is simply that it doesn't take that much time and effort for one person to open a web browser and type out a paragraph. In the time it took someone to answer all the email inquiries about Camping status, they could've just blasted an email out to everyone and saved themselves the trouble.
Kono/InputClub is an established business that handles a lot of transactions (money) at one time. They should have systems in place where tasks get delegated to someone else when the "main team" is away. Posting on the internet or sending an email does not require someone to travel.
Also, in these modern times where we are constantly surrounded by connected technologies, you can't really tell me that someone from the "main team" was not able to remotely delegate tasks or even write an email themselves just because they are in a foreign country.
Post by: kingnestea on Fri, 24 August 2018, 10:35:12
Hi guys,
Just came back from China after almost a month vacation, I'm glad to see so many awesome pictures taken of the GMK Camping set.
I'm pretty glad with the final result of the set except the tranlucent key. But it is what it is now.
To answer some of the questions above. Regarding to the information I received, all proxies have shipped out their orders except Kono.
The Kono package had some problem with import, and finally has arrived in their warehouse last week.
I guess shipping will start soon, extras will be available by then.
The mouse pads will be available on Massdrop for those who missed the GB. (Novelkey has some extras as well)
I want to thank you all for your patients along way with this GB and hope you all enjoy CAMPING!
Thanks for the update, really appreciate it. Been wanting a set and wondering why Kono gone silent on Camping's status.
Yes, the update is much appreciated. But Kono's radio silence is not. I don't see why someone from Kono couldn't have jumped in on the thread (or blast an email to GB participants) to let us know they were having some issues with receiving instead of keeping us in the dark during kingnestea's absence. Rest of the world receiving theirs while NA waits in silence... not cool guys.
I guess that's because the main team of input club was in China settling Kira production and helping Kalh with their box switches.
And the guy who used to maintain Kono had some kinda of family issues. (his wify complained about him travelling too much ;D)
I don't want to sound like a ****, but there will always be an excuse.
My point is simply that it doesn't take that much time and effort for one person to open a web browser and type out a paragraph. In the time it took someone to answer all the email inquiries about Camping status, they could've just blasted an email out to everyone and saved themselves the trouble.
Kono/InputClub is an established business that handles a lot of transactions (money) at one time. They should have systems in place where tasks get delegated to someone else when the "main team" is away. Posting on the internet or sending an email does not require someone to travel.
Also, in these modern times where we are constantly surrounded by connected technologies, you can't really tell me that someone from the "main team" was not able to remotely delegate tasks or even write an email themselves just because they are in a foreign country.
I'm not going to debate this.
IMO, the most important thing here is getting the sets out.
By famaly issue, maybe I wasn't clear enough, he was on leave due to that.
I tried to get on GH and Reddit to reply to some questions regarding the upcoming SP SA Lime set.
tbh, doing that in China is a pain in the a**.
Post by: dohmain on Fri, 24 August 2018, 13:02:49
Hi guys,
Just came back from China after almost a month vacation, I'm glad to see so many awesome pictures taken of the GMK Camping set.
I'm pretty glad with the final result of the set except the tranlucent key. But it is what it is now.
To answer some of the questions above. Regarding to the information I received, all proxies have shipped out their orders except Kono.
The Kono package had some problem with import, and finally has arrived in their warehouse last week.
I guess shipping will start soon, extras will be available by then.
The mouse pads will be available on Massdrop for those who missed the GB. (Novelkey has some extras as well)
I want to thank you all for your patients along way with this GB and hope you all enjoy CAMPING!
Thanks for the update, really appreciate it. Been wanting a set and wondering why Kono gone silent on Camping's status.
Yes, the update is much appreciated. But Kono's radio silence is not. I don't see why someone from Kono couldn't have jumped in on the thread (or blast an email to GB participants) to let us know they were having some issues with receiving instead of keeping us in the dark during kingnestea's absence. Rest of the world receiving theirs while NA waits in silence... not cool guys.
I guess that's because the main team of input club was in China settling Kira production and helping Kalh with their box switches.
And the guy who used to maintain Kono had some kinda of family issues. (his wify complained about him travelling too much ;D)
I don't want to sound like a ****, but there will always be an excuse.
My point is simply that it doesn't take that much time and effort for one person to open a web browser and type out a paragraph. In the time it took someone to answer all the email inquiries about Camping status, they could've just blasted an email out to everyone and saved themselves the trouble.
Kono/InputClub is an established business that handles a lot of transactions (money) at one time. They should have systems in place where tasks get delegated to someone else when the "main team" is away. Posting on the internet or sending an email does not require someone to travel.
Also, in these modern times where we are constantly surrounded by connected technologies, you can't really tell me that someone from the "main team" was not able to remotely delegate tasks or even write an email themselves just because they are in a foreign country.
I'm not going to debate this.
IMO, the most important thing here is getting the sets out.
By famaly issue, maybe I wasn't clear enough, he was on leave due to that.
I tried to get on GH and Reddit to reply to some questions regarding the upcoming SP SA Lime set.
tbh, doing that in China is a pain in the a**.
Sorry. I wasn't looking for a debate. Admittedly, I did vent a little bit. But neither of that is helpful.
Honestly, delays are fine and whatever. I think most others will agree with me that open communication is more important than on-time delivery.
All I honestly wanted was some sort of accountability.
"Hey guys, sorry but the team was away working on something major and we overlooked assigning someone to handle communications with you guys. It won't happen again since we're putting systems in place to prevent this. We expect to ship your keycaps by xxxxxxx."
However, the attitude I got from your last reply was pretty much, "it is what it is, stop complaining, the keycaps are coming".
I understand that you run GBs and have to deal with people hounding you down all the time and are probably sick and tired of it. But still... I've said it before that the mechboard community is great because of the people in it, not because of the awesome products that get made. You, as a very visible member of the community, should strive to make the community better by improving on the things that leave some people with a bitter taste in their mouth about this community/hobby.
Post by: sacklunch on Fri, 24 August 2018, 15:03:57
Post by: upintheclouds on Fri, 24 August 2018, 18:19:49
Honestly, delays are fine and whatever. I think most others will agree with me that open communication is more important than on-time delivery.The Kono package had some problem with import, and finally has arrived in their warehouse last week.
Yes, the update is much appreciated. But Kono's radio silence is not. I don't see why someone from Kono couldn't have jumped in on the thread (or blast an email to GB participants) to let us know they were having some issues with receiving instead of keeping us in the dark during kingnestea's absence. Rest of the world receiving theirs while NA waits in silence... not cool guys.
And the guy who used to maintain Kono had some kinda of family issues.
I don't want to sound like a ****, but there will always be an excuse.
I'm not going to debate this.
By famaly issue, maybe I wasn't clear enough, he was on leave due to that.
All I honestly wanted was some sort of accountability.
Having worked in many small companies and startups, I completely disagree. I empathize with the need for an employee to connect with family and applaud an employer that prefers to allow that to ensure they have a happy employee. In a small enough company, a single extremely productive individual can cause small, unexpected interruptions when they leave. The company learns from the experience and evolves to document procedures and distribute tasks more deliberately.
Our notices about it have been delayed, but I think they've been extremely open in ecplaining the limitations of their business. Quite frankly I think we're seeing a degree of honesty and intimacy in the operations of these companies that isn't normally shared with customers, exactly because this is a community, and most people here should understand that everyone has needs, so they have IMHO gone above and beyond in accounting for their shortcoming in delayed notification to the community.
Quote from: dohmain
I've said it before that the mechboard community is great because of the people in it, not because of the awesome products that get made. You, as a very visible member of the community, should strive to make the community better by improving on the things that leave some people with a bitter taste in their mouth about this community/hobby.
As a relative noob to the mechanical keyboard community in general, and GH in particular, I'd like to do exactly this by making amends to mgsickler and kingnestea for being so whiny about missing out on the desk mats. It's a small thing, relatively, but I was caught off guard when the first I heard about it the GB was closed. I'm still super excited about this set and another shot at the pads!
Post by: dohmain on Sat, 25 August 2018, 00:05:49
Honestly, delays are fine and whatever. I think most others will agree with me that open communication is more important than on-time delivery.The Kono package had some problem with import, and finally has arrived in their warehouse last week.
Yes, the update is much appreciated. But Kono's radio silence is not. I don't see why someone from Kono couldn't have jumped in on the thread (or blast an email to GB participants) to let us know they were having some issues with receiving instead of keeping us in the dark during kingnestea's absence. Rest of the world receiving theirs while NA waits in silence... not cool guys.
And the guy who used to maintain Kono had some kinda of family issues.
I don't want to sound like a ****, but there will always be an excuse.
I'm not going to debate this.
By famaly issue, maybe I wasn't clear enough, he was on leave due to that.
All I honestly wanted was some sort of accountability.
Having worked in many small companies and startups, I completely disagree. I empathize with the need for an employee to connect with family and applaud an employer that prefers to allow that to ensure they have a happy employee. In a small enough company, a single extremely productive individual can cause small, unexpected interruptions when they leave. The company learns from the experience and evolves to document procedures and distribute tasks more deliberately.
Our notices about it have been delayed, but I think they've been extremely open in ecplaining the limitations of their business. Quite frankly I think we're seeing a degree of honesty and intimacy in the operations of these companies that isn't normally shared with customers, exactly because this is a community, and most people here should understand that everyone has needs, so they have IMHO gone above and beyond in accounting for their shortcoming in delayed notification to the community.Quote from: dohmainI've said it before that the mechboard community is great because of the people in it, not because of the awesome products that get made. You, as a very visible member of the community, should strive to make the community better by improving on the things that leave some people with a bitter taste in their mouth about this community/hobby.
As a relative noob to the mechanical keyboard community in general, and GH in particular, I'd like to do exactly this by making amends to mgsickler and kingnestea for being so whiny about missing out on the desk mats. It's a small thing, relatively, but I was caught off guard when the first I heard about it the GB was closed. I'm still super excited about this set and another shot at the pads!
Wow, when you cut out parts of the reply I sound like a complete ****...
Yes, kingnestea said "the guy who used to maintain Kono had some kinda of family issues" and then explains it as "his wify complained about him travelling too much"
I interpreted that as he couldn't go to China because he was taking time off and staying home because his wife didn't want him to travel for work anymore.
When I replied with "I don't want to sound like a ****, but there will always be an excuse." I was referring to the entire excuse of Kono team went to China, and the guy staying home so there was no one to give us updates. I wasn't saying "Oh, family problems. What a convenient excuse".
Perhaps I misinterpreted it, but it was not my intention to say he should prioritize work over family. Never. I thought since he was home it shouldn't be a problem for him to send out an email while the rest of the team was in China.
I agree 100% with you. In a small company (even in a large company), just one person leaving (let alone a whole team) can be very disruptive to operations. And, as you said, this is an opportunity for the company to learn from the experience.
However, as I stated in my last reply, I just didn't get that impression from kingnestea.
It's really the small, simple things. If kingnestea just let us know before he left for China, "hey guys, going to china for a month so you probably might not hear from me until I get back.
At least then we know there is a reason for the lack of communication and we could just avoid all of this.
I mean, check the optics of the situation. GMK ships the sets, which is pretty much the last update we get before kingnestea disappears. Rest of the world starts receiving their sets and we still get nothing silence. Obviously there is an issue, but since we have no updates people have to inquire directly to Kono and they just get vague replies. "will ship very soon" but "don't have the exact timeline". So, something is wrong, they're not sure how long it will take to resolve the issue... and to top it all off kingnestea went MIA without any notice.
Okay, upintheclouds, you made a nice gesture so I'm gonna make one too.
I have 2 large Camping deskmats on order. One is yours for what I paid + shipping.
Post by: kingnestea on Sun, 26 August 2018, 13:21:41
Hi guys,
Just came back from China after almost a month vacation, I'm glad to see so many awesome pictures taken of the GMK Camping set.
I'm pretty glad with the final result of the set except the tranlucent key. But it is what it is now.
To answer some of the questions above. Regarding to the information I received, all proxies have shipped out their orders except Kono.
The Kono package had some problem with import, and finally has arrived in their warehouse last week.
I guess shipping will start soon, extras will be available by then.
The mouse pads will be available on Massdrop for those who missed the GB. (Novelkey has some extras as well)
I want to thank you all for your patients along way with this GB and hope you all enjoy CAMPING!
Thanks for the update, really appreciate it. Been wanting a set and wondering why Kono gone silent on Camping's status.
Yes, the update is much appreciated. But Kono's radio silence is not. I don't see why someone from Kono couldn't have jumped in on the thread (or blast an email to GB participants) to let us know they were having some issues with receiving instead of keeping us in the dark during kingnestea's absence. Rest of the world receiving theirs while NA waits in silence... not cool guys.
I guess that's because the main team of input club was in China settling Kira production and helping Kalh with their box switches.
And the guy who used to maintain Kono had some kinda of family issues. (his wify complained about him travelling too much ;D)
I don't want to sound like a ****, but there will always be an excuse.
My point is simply that it doesn't take that much time and effort for one person to open a web browser and type out a paragraph. In the time it took someone to answer all the email inquiries about Camping status, they could've just blasted an email out to everyone and saved themselves the trouble.
Kono/InputClub is an established business that handles a lot of transactions (money) at one time. They should have systems in place where tasks get delegated to someone else when the "main team" is away. Posting on the internet or sending an email does not require someone to travel.
Also, in these modern times where we are constantly surrounded by connected technologies, you can't really tell me that someone from the "main team" was not able to remotely delegate tasks or even write an email themselves just because they are in a foreign country.
I'm not going to debate this.
IMO, the most important thing here is getting the sets out.
By famaly issue, maybe I wasn't clear enough, he was on leave due to that.
I tried to get on GH and Reddit to reply to some questions regarding the upcoming SP SA Lime set.
tbh, doing that in China is a pain in the a**.
Sorry. I wasn't looking for a debate. Admittedly, I did vent a little bit. But neither of that is helpful.
Honestly, delays are fine and whatever. I think most others will agree with me that open communication is more important than on-time delivery.
All I honestly wanted was some sort of accountability.
"Hey guys, sorry but the team was away working on something major and we overlooked assigning someone to handle communications with you guys. It won't happen again since we're putting systems in place to prevent this. We expect to ship your keycaps by xxxxxxx."
However, the attitude I got from your last reply was pretty much, "it is what it is, stop complaining, the keycaps are coming".
I understand that you run GBs and have to deal with people hounding you down all the time and are probably sick and tired of it. But still... I've said it before that the mechboard community is great because of the people in it, not because of the awesome products that get made. You, as a very visible member of the community, should strive to make the community better by improving on the things that leave some people with a bitter taste in their mouth about this community/hobby.
I tried to explain what happened, and you sounded like I don't give a fk about why Kono wasn't communicating.
I feel really sorry for you guys who joined with Kono and get delayed without comminucation, but please do not sound like it was my bad.
I run the whole GB and am not part of any proxies, my responsibility is a great product.
Fulfillment is delegated to all the proxies. I can not tell them what to do, especially when it comes down to company priovity.
My attitude is, what happened with NA wasn't fun, but I understand and do not blame them.
I met Anrew in China, he's a nice guy but he's pretty busy as well, we went to Shenzhen to visit a manufacturer, he returned to his hotel at 11pm and was heading to a video conference with his group in the US.
I can understand that they may prefer to spend their time in something which really helps move a project rather than replying queries which will not help progress anything but just to make someone comfortable and happy.
After all, I do agree that they could have done it better and I have also referenced this to them.
All I'm asking for is a little bit more patients and please do not sound like you are taking your anger on Kono to me.
Post by: LightningXI on Sun, 26 August 2018, 14:33:26
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Post by: donutcat on Sun, 26 August 2018, 14:40:03
*snip*
I can understand that they may prefer to spend their time in something which really helps move a project rather than replying queries which will not help progress anything but just to make someone comfortable and happy.
*snip*
Just my 2¢, but I'd say in an instance like this where the other proxies have finished shipping and we're sitting here twiddling our thumbs, that just a small message in this thread or a store email that just says something like "Hey, there's a delay in shipment due to prior obligations at the moment, apologies for the delay, nothing's on fire or anything." would be plenty to keep people from wondering if there's been a major issue or not and prevent many of the individual emails that may be sent in for inquiry. It's not so much "making people comfortable and happy" as it is letting people know that there's not a major problem or cause for concern with the set that many people paid a considerable amount of money for and been waiting for since what, February?. I would dare say that if you're a vendor that's taken money for a GB or per-order and there's delays, then you're obligated to at least try to let people know what's going on, even if you can only squeeze out a short statement, especially when we've gone past the PayPal protection date at this point. I've found that people in this community will generally be very accepting of delays and very supportive of your situation as long as you're open about it and try to update regularly compared to just going radio silent.
Post by: kingnestea on Sun, 26 August 2018, 16:56:43
*snip*I've found that people in this community will generally be very accepting of delays and very supportive of your situation as long as you're open about it and try to update regularly compared to just going radio silent.
I can understand that they may prefer to spend their time in something which really helps move a project rather than replying queries which will not help progress anything but just to make someone comfortable and happy.
*snip*
I thought Kono sent out mails everytime there is a progress, didn't they?
Post by: kingnestea on Sun, 26 August 2018, 17:07:19
Kono called the warehouse and they promised it will happen on Monday.
Kono will update on Monday if anything changes. They will also put out a letter to all participants explaining why it took so long for the sets to arrive at their warehouse.
Post by: dohmain on Sun, 26 August 2018, 23:48:19
I tried to explain what happened, and you sounded like I don't give a fk about why Kono wasn't communicating.
Honestly, like I said in my previous reply, I mostly just looking for some accountability. However, like I said before, the feeling I got from your response was "it is what it is, stop complaining, the keycaps are coming".
I feel really sorry for you guys who joined with Kono and get delayed without comminucation, but please do not sound like it was my bad.
I run the whole GB and am not part of any proxies, my responsibility is a great product.
Fulfillment is delegated to all the proxies. I can not tell them what to do, especially when it comes down to company priovity.
It's sometimes really difficult to know who is affiliated with who. I don't pay attention to what name is doing what with what organization... I just see something I like and I join the buys.
I honestly thought you were part of Kono.
I thought Kono sent out mails everytime there is a progress, didn't they?
Sadly, they did not.
https://i.imgur.com/VZ0CQ7C.png
These are all the Kono emails since over a month ago. The only mention of Camping was on 8/20 and all it said was "Shipping and Relaunching soon!"
Post by: Okonomiyaki#2832 on Mon, 27 August 2018, 00:59:52
Kingnestea, any idea on when extras will be sold?
Post by: 1ate7 on Wed, 29 August 2018, 09:05:26
"We are very sorry about the delays with GMK Camping.
There have been complications with our distribution center that caused all shipments to be delayed that we were also not made aware of immediately. We are currently talking with them to get all of this fixed and are considering a new distribution solution as well."
Post by: BestShuckleNA on Wed, 29 August 2018, 11:00:59
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Post by: jaeun87 on Fri, 31 August 2018, 16:57:07
Even since the first delay, I had to find out secondhand and not from Kono. It's amateur hour over here.
Post by: clik_clak on Fri, 31 August 2018, 17:06:26
Extremely unprofessional from Kono to not even fire out an email to the buyers of the GB. Honestly it doesn't take more than 15 - 30 minutes to do so. Family emergency, or business trip, or whatever, you name it, you can still fire off an email explaining there's delays and that there will be a new ETA.
Even since the first delay, I had to find out secondhand and not from Kono. It's amateur hour over here.
Kono's always been terrible at replying or even writing emails. I have sent them maybe 6 inquiries, never heard back on 4 of them and then it took them well over a week to respond with 1 sentence answers the 2 times I've gotten replies.
Highly unprofessional.
Post by: Laughmaster on Fri, 31 August 2018, 17:51:02
Extremely unprofessional from Kono to not even fire out an email to the buyers of the GB.
Did you not get the email they sent out on the 29th? They didn't update anyone because they had no idea what was going on with their distribution center. I agree that it would have been better for them to tell us that they were having issues and they didn't have an ETA, but it's somewhat understandable that they wanted to wait until they knew what was happening. Here it is for anyone who didn't get it:
More
Information about our blunder of the highest magnitude.
Community Members,
We have an important update about Kono’s recent store-wide shipping delays. Fixing the distribution system was our top priority, and information was scarce, so we had to gather more details before sending a report to you. Note that GMK Camping will begin shipping within the next 24 hours (if it hasn’t already). We apologize for the delays.
A series of events culminated in a complete shipping stoppage at our distribution center. When GMK Camping arrived, we anticipated a quick departure to customers. Instead, we faced a variety of problems that stonewalled all Kono shipping (including Lime).
GMK Camping arrived with incorrect weight labeling, which automatically moved it to the back of the check-in queue. We were not made aware of that labeling mismatch. It also wasn’t the core issue. Once we noticed that orders weren’t shipping, we frantically emailed and called our account manager. He did not reply. Eventually, we turned to informal communication channels. Those channels revealed (after significant amounts of time, effort, and corporate ladder climbing) that our account manager left the company a few days prior. We were not given a new account manager or made aware of the development. In addition, our warehouse support engineers failed to recognize the problem we faced.
The weight labeling was not the root cause of our shipping delays. In short, Shopify changed their API without telling third party integration partners (which affected other stores as well). The alteration caused errors between Shopify and our warehouse that effectively cut all intersystem communications. New orders, therefore, were not shipped. Some older orders may have shipped without email notifications and / or tracking information (we’ll fix any issues that arise).
The fiasco will be completely resolved after a few days of recovery work and communications with our new account manager. As of now, we’re essentially up and running at full speed. Kono is actively investigating other fulfillment solutions as well, though we aren’t sure if we will switch yet.
Thank you so much for your patience. We were in the dark about the situation for quite some time, so we’re incredibly glad to have such a passionate and supportive community behind us.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us via support@kono.store.
Thank you,
The Kono Team
Community Members,
We have an important update about Kono’s recent store-wide shipping delays. Fixing the distribution system was our top priority, and information was scarce, so we had to gather more details before sending a report to you. Note that GMK Camping will begin shipping within the next 24 hours (if it hasn’t already). We apologize for the delays.
A series of events culminated in a complete shipping stoppage at our distribution center. When GMK Camping arrived, we anticipated a quick departure to customers. Instead, we faced a variety of problems that stonewalled all Kono shipping (including Lime).
GMK Camping arrived with incorrect weight labeling, which automatically moved it to the back of the check-in queue. We were not made aware of that labeling mismatch. It also wasn’t the core issue. Once we noticed that orders weren’t shipping, we frantically emailed and called our account manager. He did not reply. Eventually, we turned to informal communication channels. Those channels revealed (after significant amounts of time, effort, and corporate ladder climbing) that our account manager left the company a few days prior. We were not given a new account manager or made aware of the development. In addition, our warehouse support engineers failed to recognize the problem we faced.
The weight labeling was not the root cause of our shipping delays. In short, Shopify changed their API without telling third party integration partners (which affected other stores as well). The alteration caused errors between Shopify and our warehouse that effectively cut all intersystem communications. New orders, therefore, were not shipped. Some older orders may have shipped without email notifications and / or tracking information (we’ll fix any issues that arise).
The fiasco will be completely resolved after a few days of recovery work and communications with our new account manager. As of now, we’re essentially up and running at full speed. Kono is actively investigating other fulfillment solutions as well, though we aren’t sure if we will switch yet.
Thank you so much for your patience. We were in the dark about the situation for quite some time, so we’re incredibly glad to have such a passionate and supportive community behind us.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us via support@kono.store.
Thank you,
The Kono Team
And here's the update they sent out just today:
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Kono Community,
The shipping delays are over. GMK Camping, Lime, and all other items are moving. Later orders (after Tuesday 8/28) were sent and paired with automated tracking emails properly.
If you haven’t received tracking info yet, don’t worry. We had to manually recreate all affected orders and send them to the warehouse for processing. The custom submission was a lengthy and involved task. It also doesn’t sync with our automated email system.
We’ll manually enter / email the tracking information for most people this weekend. All tracking information (barring any unique exceptions) should be live by next week Wednesday. If you haven’t received tracking by then, please contact support@kono.store.
GMK Camping extras will be available in the latter part of next week. We want to ensure that all Camping orders are on the way before offering extras on Kono.
Thanks again for your patience! We’re glad that everything is on the right track.
- The Kono Team
The shipping delays are over. GMK Camping, Lime, and all other items are moving. Later orders (after Tuesday 8/28) were sent and paired with automated tracking emails properly.
If you haven’t received tracking info yet, don’t worry. We had to manually recreate all affected orders and send them to the warehouse for processing. The custom submission was a lengthy and involved task. It also doesn’t sync with our automated email system.
We’ll manually enter / email the tracking information for most people this weekend. All tracking information (barring any unique exceptions) should be live by next week Wednesday. If you haven’t received tracking by then, please contact support@kono.store.
GMK Camping extras will be available in the latter part of next week. We want to ensure that all Camping orders are on the way before offering extras on Kono.
Thanks again for your patience! We’re glad that everything is on the right track.
- The Kono Team
Post by: Haaaaaandrew on Fri, 31 August 2018, 18:45:13
Post by: lecorsair on Sat, 01 September 2018, 11:02:31
Extremely unprofessional from Kono to not even fire out an email to the buyers of the GB.
Did you not get the email they sent out on the 29th? They didn't update anyone because they had no idea what was going on with their distribution center. I agree that it would have been better for them to tell us that they were having issues and they didn't have an ETA, but it's somewhat understandable that they wanted to wait until they knew what was happening. Here it is for anyone who didn't get it:MoreInformation about our blunder of the highest magnitude.
Community Members,
We have an important update about Kono’s recent store-wide shipping delays. Fixing the distribution system was our top priority, and information was scarce, so we had to gather more details before sending a report to you. Note that GMK Camping will begin shipping within the next 24 hours (if it hasn’t already). We apologize for the delays.
A series of events culminated in a complete shipping stoppage at our distribution center. When GMK Camping arrived, we anticipated a quick departure to customers. Instead, we faced a variety of problems that stonewalled all Kono shipping (including Lime).
GMK Camping arrived with incorrect weight labeling, which automatically moved it to the back of the check-in queue. We were not made aware of that labeling mismatch. It also wasn’t the core issue. Once we noticed that orders weren’t shipping, we frantically emailed and called our account manager. He did not reply. Eventually, we turned to informal communication channels. Those channels revealed (after significant amounts of time, effort, and corporate ladder climbing) that our account manager left the company a few days prior. We were not given a new account manager or made aware of the development. In addition, our warehouse support engineers failed to recognize the problem we faced.
The weight labeling was not the root cause of our shipping delays. In short, Shopify changed their API without telling third party integration partners (which affected other stores as well). The alteration caused errors between Shopify and our warehouse that effectively cut all intersystem communications. New orders, therefore, were not shipped. Some older orders may have shipped without email notifications and / or tracking information (we’ll fix any issues that arise).
The fiasco will be completely resolved after a few days of recovery work and communications with our new account manager. As of now, we’re essentially up and running at full speed. Kono is actively investigating other fulfillment solutions as well, though we aren’t sure if we will switch yet.
Thank you so much for your patience. We were in the dark about the situation for quite some time, so we’re incredibly glad to have such a passionate and supportive community behind us.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us via support@kono.store.
Thank you,
The Kono Team
And here's the update they sent out just today:MoreKono Community,
The shipping delays are over. GMK Camping, Lime, and all other items are moving. Later orders (after Tuesday 8/28) were sent and paired with automated tracking emails properly.
If you haven’t received tracking info yet, don’t worry. We had to manually recreate all affected orders and send them to the warehouse for processing. The custom submission was a lengthy and involved task. It also doesn’t sync with our automated email system.
We’ll manually enter / email the tracking information for most people this weekend. All tracking information (barring any unique exceptions) should be live by next week Wednesday. If you haven’t received tracking by then, please contact support@kono.store.
GMK Camping extras will be available in the latter part of next week. We want to ensure that all Camping orders are on the way before offering extras on Kono.
Thanks again for your patience! We’re glad that everything is on the right track.
- The Kono Team
"GMK Camping extras will be available in the latter part of next week. We want to ensure that all Camping orders are on the way before offering extras on Kono."
Thanks for the link and copypasta, Laughmaster. Yay! Looking forward to next week, finally.
Post by: J4BR0NI on Tue, 04 September 2018, 13:21:22
Post by: merticusjones on Tue, 04 September 2018, 16:31:07
Edit:. received a shipment notice from Kono today (9/5).. on it's way via UPS, should arrive next week. Wooo!
Post by: mgsickler on Tue, 04 September 2018, 16:32:49
Post by: Haaaaaandrew on Tue, 04 September 2018, 17:42:27
I haven't gotten a shipping notice from Kono but my USPS informed delivery shows that the Kono warehouse printed a shipping label for me today ^-^
Update: still no Kono email but I see the label is scheduled for delivery in 3 days
Post by: jaeun87 on Tue, 04 September 2018, 17:58:39
Extremely unprofessional from Kono to not even fire out an email to the buyers of the GB.
Did you not get the email they sent out on the 29th? They didn't update anyone because they had no idea what was going on with their distribution center. I agree that it would have been better for them to tell us that they were having issues and they didn't have an ETA, but it's somewhat understandable that they wanted to wait until they knew what was happening. Here it is for anyone who didn't get it:MoreInformation about our blunder of the highest magnitude.
Community Members,
We have an important update about Kono’s recent store-wide shipping delays. Fixing the distribution system was our top priority, and information was scarce, so we had to gather more details before sending a report to you. Note that GMK Camping will begin shipping within the next 24 hours (if it hasn’t already). We apologize for the delays.
A series of events culminated in a complete shipping stoppage at our distribution center. When GMK Camping arrived, we anticipated a quick departure to customers. Instead, we faced a variety of problems that stonewalled all Kono shipping (including Lime).
GMK Camping arrived with incorrect weight labeling, which automatically moved it to the back of the check-in queue. We were not made aware of that labeling mismatch. It also wasn’t the core issue. Once we noticed that orders weren’t shipping, we frantically emailed and called our account manager. He did not reply. Eventually, we turned to informal communication channels. Those channels revealed (after significant amounts of time, effort, and corporate ladder climbing) that our account manager left the company a few days prior. We were not given a new account manager or made aware of the development. In addition, our warehouse support engineers failed to recognize the problem we faced.
The weight labeling was not the root cause of our shipping delays. In short, Shopify changed their API without telling third party integration partners (which affected other stores as well). The alteration caused errors between Shopify and our warehouse that effectively cut all intersystem communications. New orders, therefore, were not shipped. Some older orders may have shipped without email notifications and / or tracking information (we’ll fix any issues that arise).
The fiasco will be completely resolved after a few days of recovery work and communications with our new account manager. As of now, we’re essentially up and running at full speed. Kono is actively investigating other fulfillment solutions as well, though we aren’t sure if we will switch yet.
Thank you so much for your patience. We were in the dark about the situation for quite some time, so we’re incredibly glad to have such a passionate and supportive community behind us.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us via support@kono.store.
Thank you,
The Kono Team
And here's the update they sent out just today:MoreKono Community,
The shipping delays are over. GMK Camping, Lime, and all other items are moving. Later orders (after Tuesday 8/28) were sent and paired with automated tracking emails properly.
If you haven’t received tracking info yet, don’t worry. We had to manually recreate all affected orders and send them to the warehouse for processing. The custom submission was a lengthy and involved task. It also doesn’t sync with our automated email system.
We’ll manually enter / email the tracking information for most people this weekend. All tracking information (barring any unique exceptions) should be live by next week Wednesday. If you haven’t received tracking by then, please contact support@kono.store.
GMK Camping extras will be available in the latter part of next week. We want to ensure that all Camping orders are on the way before offering extras on Kono.
Thanks again for your patience! We’re glad that everything is on the right track.
- The Kono Team
Thanks for the info! Now the situation makes much more sense, no thanks to Kono.
I didn't get a single email from Kono. Nothing in my Spam folder either. It's also quite clear that most people didn't receive the email, which raises even more questions about Kono's professionalism and competence. I don't think it's that hard to pull a customer list and make sure everyone gets the emails especially when it's to communicate such a blunder. I know they have my email because all I get from Kono is their newsletters promoting their new products.
It's surprising to see that Shopify's process can come crashing down if a single person steps away from their post. For an entire month.
On a more positive note. I am excited about the keycaps and I do hope I get my tracking number soon!! :)
Post by: HurtReynolds on Tue, 04 September 2018, 18:17:07
Post by: The_judge_168 on Tue, 04 September 2018, 21:33:53
Post by: donutcat on Wed, 05 September 2018, 14:28:46
UPS plz
Post by: jaeun87 on Wed, 05 September 2018, 16:45:53
(https://i.imgur.com/kJu55qN.png) (https://i.imgur.com/kJu55qN.png)
UPS plz
Ouch. I swear UPS is getting slower and slower. I ordered something last friday (8/31), and it said Wednesday delivery so I thought I would be getting it today. But little did I know, it said Wednesday 9/12/18... UPS PLS
Post by: eksuen on Wed, 05 September 2018, 17:11:55
(https://i.imgur.com/kJu55qN.png) (https://i.imgur.com/kJu55qN.png)
UPS plz
Ouch. I swear UPS is getting slower and slower. I ordered something last friday (8/31), and it said Wednesday delivery so I thought I would be getting it today. But little did I know, it said Wednesday 9/12/18... UPS PLS
Depends on delivery address relative to the origin point, I suppose. I live in California and half the time UPS delivers a day ahead of schedule. It's happened with both Ground and SurePost services.
Post by: donutcat on Wed, 05 September 2018, 17:47:43
(https://i.imgur.com/kJu55qN.png) (https://i.imgur.com/kJu55qN.png)
UPS plz
Ouch. I swear UPS is getting slower and slower. I ordered something last friday (8/31), and it said Wednesday delivery so I thought I would be getting it today. But little did I know, it said Wednesday 9/12/18... UPS PLS
Depends on delivery address relative to the origin point, I suppose. I live in California and half the time UPS delivers a day ahead of schedule. It's happened with both Ground and SurePost services.
Maybe I'm just spoiled by USPS getting stuff across the country in <=48hrs.
Post by: upintheclouds on Wed, 05 September 2018, 19:27:21
Now to build the board it'll live on.
Post by: Vadurr on Thu, 06 September 2018, 13:45:52
Post by: The_judge_168 on Thu, 06 September 2018, 14:03:00
Anyone interested in selling their camping set? :cool:
Seems to be in stock for sale now: https://kono.store/products/gmk-camping
Got mine in today, caps look great. On a side note keyset was shipped in poly bag that arrived half open. Thankfully nothing missing but half of bubble wrap around keyset was off so my plastic tray is cracked and the banderole is bent and pockmarked.
Post by: lecorsair on Thu, 06 September 2018, 14:52:04
Anyone interested in selling their camping set? :cool:
Seems to be in stock for sale now: https://kono.store/products/gmk-camping
Got mine in today, caps look great. On a side note keyset was shipped in poly bag that arrived half open. Thankfully nothing missing but half of bubble wrap around keyset was off so my plastic tray is cracked and the banderole is bent and pockmarked.
Thanks for the update. Woot! placed an order for a set.
Post by: lizardsticks on Thu, 06 September 2018, 15:51:31
Post by: megaforce on Thu, 06 September 2018, 17:10:39
those ****ers are impatient as **** lmao
Post by: eksuen on Thu, 06 September 2018, 17:26:23
yikes those reviews on the product page
those ****ers are impatient as **** lmao
I really dislike those types of reviews as they are not reviews of the product itself.
Post by: clik_clak on Thu, 06 September 2018, 17:31:18
yikes those reviews on the product page
those ****ers are impatient as **** lmao
I really dislike those types of reviews as they are not reviews of the product itself.
Where else are people supposed to show their distaste for a company and their practices?
I don't think anyone would say Kono handled the shipping situation with this set well.
If someone has a problem with the way a company handled a product, and they purchased said product, there's really no better place to put these things.
Post by: eksuen on Thu, 06 September 2018, 18:05:52
yikes those reviews on the product page
those ****ers are impatient as **** lmao
I really dislike those types of reviews as they are not reviews of the product itself.
Where else are people supposed to show their distaste for a company and their practices?
I don't think anyone would say Kono handled the shipping situation with this set well.
If someone has a problem with the way a company handled a product, and they purchased said product, there's really no better place to put these things.
I don't have an answer for you in this case, but those reviews are still not representative of the product itself. I don't think it's a good practice to tank an individual product's rating when the ire is directed at the company as a whole. Amazon, for example, has seller feedback separate from product reviews.
Post by: clik_clak on Thu, 06 September 2018, 21:01:59
yikes those reviews on the product page
those ****ers are impatient as **** lmao
I really dislike those types of reviews as they are not reviews of the product itself.
Where else are people supposed to show their distaste for a company and their practices?
I don't think anyone would say Kono handled the shipping situation with this set well.
If someone has a problem with the way a company handled a product, and they purchased said product, there's really no better place to put these things.
I don't have an answer for you in this case, but those reviews are still not representative of the product itself. I don't think it's a good practice to tank an individual product's rating when the ire is directed at the company as a whole. Amazon, for example, has seller feedback separate from product reviews.
Amazon has also created a site where additional sellers can sell products. Kono is an individual seller.
Maybe if Kono had a "provide overall feedback for our lack of communication skills here" button right on the main page, people could use that. As it stands now, there isn't one, so people use what they can to leave feedback.
Post by: eksuen on Thu, 06 September 2018, 23:51:15
yikes those reviews on the product page
those ****ers are impatient as **** lmao
I really dislike those types of reviews as they are not reviews of the product itself.
Where else are people supposed to show their distaste for a company and their practices?
I don't think anyone would say Kono handled the shipping situation with this set well.
If someone has a problem with the way a company handled a product, and they purchased said product, there's really no better place to put these things.
I don't have an answer for you in this case, but those reviews are still not representative of the product itself. I don't think it's a good practice to tank an individual product's rating when the ire is directed at the company as a whole. Amazon, for example, has seller feedback separate from product reviews.
Amazon has also created a site where additional sellers can sell products. Kono is an individual seller.
Maybe if Kono had a "provide overall feedback for our lack of communication skills here" button right on the main page, people could use that. As it stands now, there isn't one, so people use what they can to leave feedback.
Yes, I understand that. I still don't like it. As they are allowed to complain about Kono, I am allowed to complain about them.
Post by: Ar556 on Fri, 07 September 2018, 00:15:18
Post by: Laughmaster on Fri, 07 September 2018, 06:45:35
Quote from: mgsickler
Camping Deskpad Updates
- We expect to have the shipment of deskpads sometime towards the end of next week. Once we get them, we will ship out.
- There will be a few extras available. We will announce when they are for sale.
Post by: donutcat on Mon, 10 September 2018, 15:31:06
(https://i.imgur.com/MpOi8KD.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/MpOi8KD.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/RYAS8sI.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/RYAS8sI.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/2hoF0FJ.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/2hoF0FJ.jpg)
Everything seems fine I guess as the condition of the banderole doesn't concern me greatly, though it does concern me how it could have easily been worse off shipped like this.
Post by: pixelpusher on Mon, 10 September 2018, 16:49:15
You don't get to see the set laid out perfectly, but it sure makes the dimensions more shipping friendly.
Post by: donutcat on Mon, 10 September 2018, 19:05:42
Edit: Actually opened my set when I got a bit of time. Definitely as good as I thought it would be. Seems to me the red that looked to be sort of a brick red in the renders definitely has more brown in it irl, but other than that everything's great and I can't wait until I can afford a board to put it on since I don't really want to put it on any pretool Jades.
Post by: sacklunch on Mon, 10 September 2018, 23:39:29
Post by: LightningXI on Wed, 12 September 2018, 00:40:12
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Post by: pixelpusher on Thu, 13 September 2018, 21:15:46
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Some more shots here:
https://imgur.com/gallery/zlQHyJa
Probably won't keep it on this board for long, but it looks nice here.
Post by: The_judge_168 on Thu, 13 September 2018, 22:00:02
Thanks again The_judge_168 for letting me know it was in stock.
(Attachment Link)
Some more shots here:
https://imgur.com/gallery/zlQHyJa
Probably won't keep it on this board for long, but it looks nice here.
Looks great! Nice match with the case
Post by: mgsickler on Sat, 22 September 2018, 18:13:28
These will most likely also end up on MD in the future.
Post by: dvorcol on Sun, 30 April 2023, 21:29:24