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Offline Hanni

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I would be willing to make a big order from EK and ship them out with the rest of your guys' orders to make them more affordable.
Great idea, great dedication ! That would be awesome ! Thank you  :thumb:

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Am I still 101?

I dropped out of the Bro Bot draw, so I guess that means you've moved up to 100.

I didn't think I'd ever be grateful for someone dropping out of a GB, usually I try to encourage people to join.

But thank you :)
"Because keyboards are accessories to PC makers, they focus on minimizing the manufacturing costs. But that’s incorrect. It’s in HHKB’s slogan, but when America’s cowboys were in the middle of a trip and their horse died, they would leave the horse there. But even if they were in the middle of a desert, they would take their saddle with them. The horse was a consumable good, but the saddle was an interface that their bodies had gotten used to. In the same vein, PCs are consumable goods, while keyboards are important interfaces." - Eiiti Wada

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Am I still 101?

I dropped out of the Bro Bot draw, so I guess that means you've moved up to 100.

I didn't think I'd ever be grateful for someone dropping out of a GB, usually I try to encourage people to join.

But thank you :)
He didn't drop out, just didn't want the bots!

Offline rowdy

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Am I still 101?

I dropped out of the Bro Bot draw, so I guess that means you've moved up to 100.

I didn't think I'd ever be grateful for someone dropping out of a GB, usually I try to encourage people to join.

But thank you :)
He didn't drop out, just didn't want the bots!

Oh, well, still very thank you ;D
"Because keyboards are accessories to PC makers, they focus on minimizing the manufacturing costs. But that’s incorrect. It’s in HHKB’s slogan, but when America’s cowboys were in the middle of a trip and their horse died, they would leave the horse there. But even if they were in the middle of a desert, they would take their saddle with them. The horse was a consumable good, but the saddle was an interface that their bodies had gotten used to. In the same vein, PCs are consumable goods, while keyboards are important interfaces." - Eiiti Wada

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Am I still 101?

I dropped out of the Bro Bot draw, so I guess that means you've moved up to 100.

I didn't think I'd ever be grateful for someone dropping out of a GB, usually I try to encourage people to join.

But thank you :)
He didn't drop out, just didn't want the bots!


Some that does not want a brobot? Hm!, interesting.

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Am I still 101?

I dropped out of the Bro Bot draw, so I guess that means you've moved up to 100.

I didn't think I'd ever be grateful for someone dropping out of a GB, usually I try to encourage people to join.

But thank you :)
He didn't drop out, just didn't want the bots!

Oh, well, still very thank you ;D
No worries, best of luck in the draw ;).

Offline Giorgio

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What is the best color for the alphas, to go with this wonderful set? Light gray? Black?

Offline Giorgio

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The adler had also a matching spacebar! It was the only thing that I liked of that set.


No love for a 6.25 spacebar?  :'(


The space bar matches the alphas, traditionally; therefore, it would be a little complicated to include one, because that will depend on each one alphas. Personally, I have more space bars than I will ever use; besides, as I use PBT space bars only, they show no shiny spots, so no need for replacements.  :thumb:

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What is the best color for the alphas, to go with this wonderful set? Light gray? Black?
I think WoB or Dolch would look pretty good with these caps.

I'll calculate the numbers later, but assuming the Chinese buyers come through we should be over 400 orders now :)

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What is the best color for the alphas, to go with this wonderful set? Light gray? Black?
I think WoB or Dolch would look pretty good with these caps.

I'll calculate the numbers later, but assuming the Chinese buyers come through we should be over 400 orders now :)

Windowed caps lock or Esc now?
Yes?  Yeeeesssss.   

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What is the best color for the alphas, to go with this wonderful set? Light gray? Black?
I think WoB or Dolch would look pretty good with these caps.

I'll calculate the numbers later, but assuming the Chinese buyers come through we should be over 400 orders now :)

Windowed caps lock or Esc now?
Yes?  Yeeeesssss.   

Windowed won't happen :


I would be willing to make a big order from EK and ship them out with the rest of your guys' orders to make them more affordable.

I can tell you I won't be adding arrow keys because it wouldn't be worth the cost when we could add 4 other keys that aren't available for sale anywhere else.


I suppose windowed keys may be more expensive than regular ones; but, those would be unique, in this color, and not available anywhere else.
GMK won't do windowed keys for this set due to the small size of it. Even the full set guys have to haggle with them to get windowed caps :))

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For those interested, here's a quick mockup of GMK Classic with the modifiers:
96624-0

Offline billnye

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For those interested, here's a quick mockup of GMK Classic with the modifiers:
(Attachment Link)
Looks good! Thanks for the mockup :)

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What is the best color for the alphas, to go with this wonderful set? Light gray? Black?
I think WoB or Dolch would look pretty good with these caps.

I'll calculate the numbers later, but assuming the Chinese buyers come through we should be over 400 orders now :)

Windowed caps lock or Esc now?
Yes?  Yeeeesssss.   

Windowed won't happen :


I would be willing to make a big order from EK and ship them out with the rest of your guys' orders to make them more affordable.

I can tell you I won't be adding arrow keys because it wouldn't be worth the cost when we could add 4 other keys that aren't available for sale anywhere else.


I suppose windowed keys may be more expensive than regular ones; but, those would be unique, in this color, and not available anywhere else.
GMK won't do windowed keys for this set due to the small size of it. Even the full set guys have to haggle with them to get windowed caps :))



Do they cut them by hand? Dang yo.

Offline Giorgio

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Thanks. The blue makes look nice also that oldstyle beige keyset.


For those interested, here's a quick mockup of GMK Classic with the modifiers:
(Attachment Link)

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Bonus:  ;)

GMK Dolch
96626-0

GMK TA
96628-1

GMK Olivetti
96630-2

All based on renders - take it for what it's worth.

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Bonus:  ;)

GMK Dolch
(Attachment Link)

GMK TA
(Attachment Link)

GMK Olivetti
(Attachment Link)

All based on renders - take it for what it's worth.
You could make ghetto raindrop with this + Olivetti!

I'll put these renders in the OP if you don't mind wlhlm

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You could make ghetto raindrop with this + Olivetti!
Yeah, looks pretty good IMO!

I'll put these renders in the OP if you don't mind wlhlm
Sure :)

Offline Rustyautoparts

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Hey,

This is my first GH group buy. Just wanted to double check that I signed up correctly. Very excited about these mods and the possible extra keys!

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Welcome! :thumb:

Offline billnye

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Hey,

This is my first GH group buy. Just wanted to double check that I signed up correctly. Very excited about these mods and the possible extra keys!
I have you down for 1 mod pack and 1 escape pack :thumb:

Welcome to the wonderful world of geekhack group buys :)

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Hey,

This is my first GH group buy. Just wanted to double check that I signed up correctly. Very excited about these mods and the possible extra keys!
I have you down for 1 mod pack and 1 escape pack :thumb:

Welcome to the wonderful world of geekhack group buys :)


Your wallet is very welcomed to its nemesis.

Offline Giorgio

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Is there any chance that someone will soon run a gmk Olivetti gb? That would be the perfect complement to this set..

Offline billnye

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Is there any chance that someone will soon run a gmk Olivetti gb? That would be the perfect complement to this set..

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=69265.msg1658177#msg1658177

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I forgot about the ISO and humanly priced part  :eek:

Is there any chance that someone will soon run a gmk Olivetti gb? That would be the perfect complement to this set..

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=69265.msg1658177#msg1658177

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Based on the renders, I'd say it looks best on the Olivetti set. It also fits well to the Alphas of the TA set, though not at all with the teal, so you'd have to replace all of those caps as well... :rolleyes:

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Based on the renders, I'd say it looks best on the Olivetti set. It also fits well to the Alphas of the TA set, though not at all with the teal, so you'd have to replace all of those caps as well... :rolleyes:
That's why we need MOAR orders, so that billnye can use the price break to include all those keys! :D
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Assuming the Chinese and the vendors come through, here is where we are at:

Mod set: 418
Escape pack: 529

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This gb is cutting edge mastery  :cool:
Please consider carefully before you decide to comment, for Jesus.

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Assuming the Chinese and the vendors come through, here is where we are at:

Mod set: 418
Escape pack: 529


Awesome, that stepped control key...

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This gb is cutting edge mastery  :cool:
No doubt man

Got revised mockup from GMK. ****ing scam, adding 2 blank keys raised the price by €2...


Offline n7

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This gb is cutting edge mastery  :cool:
No doubt man

Got revised mockup from GMK. ****ing scam, adding 2 blank keys raised the price by €2...

Show Image

this looks perfect to me :)

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This gb is cutting edge mastery  :cool:
No doubt man

Got revised mockup from GMK. ****ing scam, adding 2 blank keys raised the price by €2...

Show Image


Might as well cancel

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This gb is cutting edge mastery  :cool:
No doubt man

Got revised mockup from GMK. ****ing scam, adding 2 blank keys raised the price by €2...

Show Image


Might as well cancel

Seconded. I'm out.  :p
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I know you guys are kidding, but for everyone else to know: I am paying the price difference. You guys will still pay the price listed in the OP :-)

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I know you guys are kidding, but for everyone else to know: I am paying the price difference. You guys will still pay the price listed in the OP :-)

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I know you guys are kidding, but for everyone else to know: I am paying the price difference. You guys will still pay the price listed in the OP :-)
good nye billguy

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I know you guys are kidding, but for everyone else to know: I am paying the price difference. You guys will still pay the price listed in the OP :-)
good nye billguy
But wait, I thought billnye was top scammer. 😲

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I know you guys are kidding, but for everyone else to know: I am paying the price difference. You guys will still pay the price listed in the OP :-)
This just show how much more you were skamming us initially
/s
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I have to pay now?!  billnye topskammer NA 2015

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I know you guys are kidding, but for everyone else to know: I am paying the price difference. You guys will still pay the price listed in the OP :-)
This just show how much more you were skamming us initially
/s
Well I only expected the price to go up half a euro at most, so I'm kinda taking the shaft here. I really should raise the price a little, but I don't go back on my word so it will remain the same.

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I know you guys are kidding, but for everyone else to know: I am paying the price difference. You guys will still pay the price listed in the OP :-)
This just show how much more you were skamming us initially
/s
Well I only expected the price to go up half a euro at most, so I'm kinda taking the shaft here. I really should raise the price a little, but I don't go back on my word so it will remain the same.
Hmm... €2 each is nothing to get this awesome modifier set. With nearly 500 mod set, you dont have to carry an €1000  additional cost.  :-[
Let us help you, we are an enthusiast community aren't we ?

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I know you guys are kidding, but for everyone else to know: I am paying the price difference. You guys will still pay the price listed in the OP :-)
This just show how much more you were skamming us initially
/s
Well I only expected the price to go up half a euro at most, so I'm kinda taking the shaft here. I really should raise the price a little, but I don't go back on my word so it will remain the same.
Hmm... €2 each is nothing to get this awesome modifier set. With nearly 500 mod set, you dont have to carry an €1000 overprice.  :-[
Let us help you, we are an enthusiast community aren't we ?
Well we got past the 400 order mark, so the price drop should help out.

If I really need it I'll let you guys know! I appreciate the generosity :)

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Billnye runs brobot lottery. Billnye asks for donations. Scam rig confirmed. Masterskammer.

PM'ed for brobot insurance.

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I know you guys are kidding, but for everyone else to know: I am paying the price difference. You guys will still pay the price listed in the OP :-)

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Billnye runs brobot lottery. Billnye asks for donations. Scam rig confirmed. Masterskammer.

PM'ed for brobot insurance.
PM deleted

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I know you guys are kidding, but for everyone else to know: I am paying the price difference. You guys will still pay the price listed in the OP :-)

 :-* :cool:
"Because keyboards are accessories to PC makers, they focus on minimizing the manufacturing costs. But that’s incorrect. It’s in HHKB’s slogan, but when America’s cowboys were in the middle of a trip and their horse died, they would leave the horse there. But even if they were in the middle of a desert, they would take their saddle with them. The horse was a consumable good, but the saddle was an interface that their bodies had gotten used to. In the same vein, PCs are consumable goods, while keyboards are important interfaces." - Eiiti Wada

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Love the mockup!
I'm back.

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I know you guys are kidding, but for everyone else to know: I am paying the price difference. You guys will still pay the price listed in the OP :-)
This just show how much more you were skamming us initially
/s
Well I only expected the price to go up half a euro at most, so I'm kinda taking the shaft here. I really should raise the price a little, but I don't go back on my word so it will remain the same.



But seriously, I wouldn't mind paying a little more if need be.

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I know you guys are kidding, but for everyone else to know: I am paying the price difference. You guys will still pay the price listed in the OP :-)
This just show how much more you were skamming us initially
/s

I figure anyone that runs a group buy deserves to take a little off the top.  Not everything off the top, but a little.
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