Author Topic: [GB] Red Alert Round 2: COMPLETE (Read 249052 times)

irjoe · « **Reply #150 on:** Sun, 03 June 2012, 00:46:00 »

Can anyone confirm that the modifiers and shift for pure's are covered by the Tsangan add-on kit?

demik · « **Reply #151 on:** Sun, 03 June 2012, 00:52:12 »

Quote from: irjoe;606524

Can anyone confirm that the modifiers and shift for pure's are covered by the Tsangan add-on kit?

yes, they are covered.

chaosstep · « **Reply #152 on:** Sun, 03 June 2012, 03:56:40 »

Private message sent! YEAH

jinhan108 · « **Reply #153 on:** Sun, 03 June 2012, 09:55:31 »

Sent you a PM Ragnorock, thanks!

Acanthophis · « **Reply #154 on:** Sun, 03 June 2012, 16:51:59 »

Quote from: Ragnorock;604675

Reddit thread is up, please upvote to help promote it if you've got the time. Feel free to promote it elsewhere too, or provide suggestions on where I should.

http://www.reddit.com/r/keyboards/comments/udega/red_alert_round_2_group_buy_going_on_now_gh/

Did you consider promoting this GB over at DT? Or even some korean boards?

KylJoy · « **Reply #155 on:** Sun, 03 June 2012, 16:59:49 »

Ordered 1x Base, 1x Red Mod and 1x 104.

Ragnorock · « **Reply #156 on:** Sun, 03 June 2012, 17:01:45 »

I'm actually looking for some insight in to how that would be received over there, if anyone uses deskthority and could let me know whether crossposting it there would be appreciated or not, I'd be thankful.

I heard from soulfree that it has already been promoted on OCN/KBD, but I don't speak any Korean so I can neither confirm or promote it myself there. Anyone interested feel free though!

Acanthophis · « **Reply #157 on:** Sun, 03 June 2012, 17:10:51 »

Well, I"m on DT, but I can't think of a way to check their appreciation without telling(promoting) them...
And without mass spam PMs!

Ragnorock · « **Reply #158 on:** Sun, 03 June 2012, 17:26:47 »

I'm asking a personal opinion on how receptive their community is to group buys vs ours, as when I looked in their classifieds section there weren't very many, nor was there a section for it. I wanted to know if these guys want group buys to stay on GH and those that want in just come here... or not.

Acanthophis · « **Reply #159 on:** Sun, 03 June 2012, 18:00:37 »

DT's marketplace is not organized well. Has no sections.
We Europeans are quite cool, no worries.
If you still have any, ask webwit. He'll help.

funxion · « **Reply #160 on:** Sun, 03 June 2012, 18:34:29 »

It doesn't hurt to make a post over there letting them know that there's a GB going on...

Worst case scenario would be they delete your post, which wouldn't be to their benefit seeing as though you're just trying to be helpful to those who may be interested in a Red Alert set and have not had the means by which to attain one.

hashbaz · « **Reply #161 on:** Sun, 03 June 2012, 18:35:13 »

I posted threads for my RGBY and moogle group buys on DT and got a pretty meager response. I suspect it's because most people who care about group buys are on GH as well.

Acanthophis · « **Reply #162 on:** Sun, 03 June 2012, 18:50:58 »

^Yep.

Elrobo · « **Reply #163 on:** Sun, 03 June 2012, 18:57:52 »

Any idea how long this will be open? I want to get in on it, but want to make sure I have the money.

edit: reading is good, june 15th

Ragnorock · « **Reply #164 on:** Sun, 03 June 2012, 19:05:09 »

Yeah about then.

Also OP updated, counts are looking great here as well. Already over 75 in 4 days for the base set and the modifier kits already have more than I was expecting us to get overall. Need more grey mods/tsangan kits though! Its time for those that scoffed at the red mods as looking gaudy to step it up!

funxion · « **Reply #165 on:** Sun, 03 June 2012, 19:22:06 »

I'd still make it a point to mention it at DT. Just because there wasn't a huge turnout for RGBY caps and Moogle kits doesn't mean people aren't looking to by full sets.

Ragnorock · « **Reply #166 on:** Sun, 03 June 2012, 19:36:40 »

Posting now actually, feel free to endorse it lol.

jfaulken · « **Reply #167 on:** Sun, 03 June 2012, 22:27:53 »

Did I miss an option to get the custom glyphs for the modifier keys (like in the first RA buy)? I never even saw that one go by me and I'd love it if there was an option in this buy to replicate it as closely as possible (e.g. red-on-white modifiers, all custom glyphs).

bc2208 · « **Reply #168 on:** Mon, 04 June 2012, 01:11:29 »

Quote from: jfaulken;606991

Did I miss an option to get the custom glyphs for the modifier keys (like in the first RA buy)? I never even saw that one go by me and I'd love it if there was an option in this buy to replicate it as closely as possible (e.g. red-on-white modifiers, all custom glyphs).

Those are intellectual property of some other dude and he hasn't given permission (yet).

abc123asd · « **Reply #169 on:** Mon, 04 June 2012, 01:14:41 »

What is it called when it is blue on white? Blue Alert?

pasph · « **Reply #170 on:** Mon, 04 June 2012, 02:48:40 »

PM:

1x Red Alert
1x Red Modifier
1x 104
1x ISO

Ragnorock · « **Reply #171 on:** Mon, 04 June 2012, 06:39:58 »

OP updated, night guys.

longweight · « **Reply #172 on:** Tue, 05 June 2012, 07:51:15 »

PM sent for

1 x Red Alert
1 x Red Modifiers
1 x Grey Modifiers

For now....

, if we get close to the next price point then I might order more.

Ragnorock · « **Reply #173 on:** Tue, 05 June 2012, 14:39:20 »

This goes for everyone considering it, but you might as well put in what your final order would be @ _____ quantity. You have the option to change your order up until you pay your invoice, though if you order more to hit the next discount after orders close the price doesn't go down, because I will have already sent the majority or all of the invoices and I'm not resending them because its a lot of work. If you would order more at the "Target Price" I listed in the OP, do so, because that is where I am highly confident we will reach. The more people that do that, the faster we get there, and the more momentum the thread has the bigger it will end up.

DanGWanG · « **Reply #174 on:** Tue, 05 June 2012, 14:57:04 »

^Agreed and exactly what I did

Base your orders off the target price, pay for keycaps,

, win the game.

Ragnorock · « **Reply #175 on:** Tue, 05 June 2012, 15:20:04 »

Will update quantities later, going to be moving around a bunch over the next few days, so if you don't see many updates that's why. I always try though.

Also shipping news: (copied from the updated OP)
I went to the post office yesterday and all domestic orders will be receiving delivery confirmation, while it is looking like international orders can't. Though I will try. Larger international orders will have insurance either way though, so even if the order is lost, you get your money back.

longweight · « **Reply #176 on:** Tue, 05 June 2012, 15:26:47 »

How much will fit into the $17 international shipping box?

Djuzuh · « **Reply #177 on:** Tue, 05 June 2012, 15:28:33 »

I'd eyeball 4 or 5 sets.

longweight · « **Reply #178 on:** Tue, 05 June 2012, 15:33:04 »

Quote from: Djuzuh;608044

I'd eyeball 4 or 5 sets.

Interesting

Ragnorock · « **Reply #179 on:** Tue, 05 June 2012, 15:38:21 »

Not that much actually, a more detailed explanation is available in the descriptions of the sets in the OP, but max is 3 base sets. And by max 3 base sets I mean max. The box starts to bulge. You can fit maybe some biohazard keys in with it, but none of the other kits.

1391401 · « **Reply #180 on:** Tue, 05 June 2012, 15:51:28 »

SP told me that this was 'their font', is this the typeface known as WYSE?

Did the Red/Black set use this typeface?

Ragnorock · « **Reply #181 on:** Tue, 05 June 2012, 16:03:26 »

Yep, that's it and yes it did. Honestly people both like and dislike it on here, but I like it. Its simple and clean.

1391401 · « **Reply #182 on:** Tue, 05 June 2012, 16:08:14 »

Ah ok, I see, thx

Someone should update the 'Prototype' JPG that everyone uses to reflect that font since it seems to be used a lot and is misleading as is

palmyre · « **Reply #183 on:** Tue, 05 June 2012, 18:58:24 »

please check the email i sent. ~

Kellybear · « **Reply #184 on:** Tue, 05 June 2012, 20:20:50 »

Yay the post is updated to say win/fn keys included in Tsangan kit~ <33 thanks Rag

AKIMbO · « **Reply #185 on:** Tue, 05 June 2012, 20:37:54 »

Can we get a "print screen" key in addition to the famous rag "print" key? Hope I'm not asking for too much XD

Zehkul · « **Reply #186 on:** Tue, 05 June 2012, 20:40:38 »

That one is famous? :3

irjoe · « **Reply #187 on:** Tue, 05 June 2012, 23:13:47 »

Kind of off topic... but what ever happeend to the adopt-a-key for a new legend?

AKIMbO · « **Reply #188 on:** Wed, 06 June 2012, 00:01:35 »

Quote from: irjoe;608312

Kind of off topic... but what ever happeend to the adopt-a-key for a new legend?

The money from the June Geekhack doubleshot key groupbuy is going towards it iirc.

hashbaz · « **Reply #189 on:** Wed, 06 June 2012, 00:14:05 »

Quote from: irjoe;608312

Kind of off topic... but what ever happeend to the adopt-a-key for a new legend?

Quote from: AKIMbO;608329

The money from the June Geekhack doubleshot key groupbuy is going towards it iirc.

We are working out Paypal/tax issues ... it is not forgotten or defunct.

Ragnorock · « **Reply #190 on:** Wed, 06 June 2012, 00:23:35 »

Lol I'm working out tax issues with this group buy because its going to have like $30k running through my accounts and I'm worried I'm going to have to pay taxes on it. XD

Internetlad · « **Reply #191 on:** Wed, 06 June 2012, 04:13:39 »

Posting here to remind myself to check if I have the funds.

If so, Likelihood that I will be getting a Red & White modifier with a 104 kit on top.

Don't put me down yet though. Thanks.

AKIMbO · « **Reply #192 on:** Wed, 06 June 2012, 06:28:42 »

Could you offset the $30k hobby gain with hobby losses?

Zehkul · « **Reply #193 on:** Wed, 06 June 2012, 06:55:47 »

Isn’t doing group buys pretty much business? Somehow you have to avoid taxes on your volume, and just pay them on income.

AKIMbO · « **Reply #194 on:** Wed, 06 June 2012, 07:15:56 »

Quote from: Zehkul;608436

Isn’t doing group buys pretty much business? Somehow you have to avoid taxes on your volume, and just pay them on income.

I think the IRS has a number of years criteria...

Quote from: Findlaw.com

Determining Whether Sales Are Hobby or Business
Income made from online sales can be reported to the IRS as "hobby income" if the sales activity qualifies as a hobby according to the IRS, i.e. sale without the intention of making money. For example, a recreational photographer selling a photo on eBay should report the sale as hobby income. One test is whether the seller has made no profit from the hobby in two of five consecutive years. If the income does qualify as a hobby income, sellers can deduct hobby expenses from the income but cannot use hobby losses to offset other non-hobby income.

Link. My GFs dad sells baseball cards on Ebay (thousands per year) and hobby losses is how he offsets the taxable hobby income.

Ragnorock · « **Reply #195 on:** Wed, 06 June 2012, 11:35:21 »

Huh, interesting. Thanks for the info, I'll look into it.

WRXChris · « **Reply #196 on:** Wed, 06 June 2012, 14:10:57 »

Quote from: AKIMbO;608440

Link. My GFs dad sells baseball cards on Ebay (thousands per year) and hobby losses is how he offsets the taxable hobby income.

Thanks for that link, very useful info! Looks like with some crafty accounting, GB organizers could use pre-tax dollars for all of their keyboard related purchases!

ekw808 · « **Reply #197 on:** Wed, 06 June 2012, 14:50:27 »

Schedule C on your 1040 Federal Return is what you have to fill out, if your losses > your gains, that loss gets subtracted from your overall taxable income = you pay less taxes.

tjweir · « **Reply #198 on:** Wed, 06 June 2012, 15:13:10 »

What is the likelihood of using the Cherry Replica font for this order?

I'm typing on an OG Red Alert set, and would rather have a different set.

Mysteric · « **Reply #199 on:** Wed, 06 June 2012, 16:40:36 »

Gah, want these so bad but by the time I get the keyset + modifiers + 104 + ISO + shipping, it'll end up costing more than my keyboard -__-

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Author Topic: [GB] Red Alert Round 2: COMPLETE (Read 249052 times)