[GB] Alps Party 60% - Hannibal at the Gates

[digi]

What is this poll about? What happened?

[njbair]

What is this poll about? What happened?

Blue found a way to make things cheaper so he's trying to figure out what to do with the extra money.

[digi]

What is this poll about? What happened?

Blue found a way to make things cheaper so he's trying to figure out what to do with the extra money.

Cool! thanks

[nathanrosspowell]

I picked "Send participants silly things and donate money" buuuuuuuuut, I it would be cool to get one linear apls switch     

[cheddarbek]

If I remember right, he'll be saving the money by buying more switches, right? So regardless of the poll, we all get extra switches, neh?

[pkircher]

id say independent question ether more switches or money back .. but should be on a per order base .. instead of a global resolution

[nathanrosspowell]

id say independent question ether more switches or money back .. but should be on a per order base .. instead of a global resolution

I guess... I get your point but Blue has already done extra work to get the lower deals. It's a lot to ask to make him them pass these savings back to people individually.

[njbair]

id say independent question ether more switches or money back .. but should be on a per order base .. instead of a global resolution

I guess... I get your point but Blue has already done extra work to get the lower deals. It's a lot to ask to make him them pass these savings back to people individually.

Especially since he didn't have to do the work at all. He saw an opportunity to go above and beyond for everyone who, by joining this buy, already implicitly indicated that they were okay with the price and the product. We should all be fine with whatever BlueNalgene decides. To quibble over a small handful of extra switches is just plain acting entitled.

[BlueNalgene]

If I remember right, he'll be saving the money by buying more switches, right? So regardless of the poll, we all get extra switches, neh?

Eh, probably not.  If refunds are preferred, then I will probably sell the extras to afford to refund everyone.  If silliness/donations are preferred, most of the switches will be used for the donations.

id say independent question ether more switches or money back .. but should be on a per order base .. instead of a global resolution

Yeah, I really wish I had the foresight so it wasn't an issue actually.  The global resolution is the best option for a few reasons.

A. That is extra work.
B. Mixing methods would end up screwing me because the options are a bit compatible, and I can't afford to pay some back in refunds without selling off some of the extra stock.
C. Donation drives are less effective on a case by case basis rather than a collective response.

[cheddarbek]

Eh, probably not.  If refunds are preferred, then I will probably sell the extras to afford to refund everyone.  If silliness/donations are preferred, most of the switches will be used for the donations.

Ah, then silliness abound I say!

[BlueNalgene]

Good news!

I finally was able to contact the final user with invoices!  It turns out he just hadn't been on Reddit since I messaged him last, and he wasn't avoiding me.  All is well.  Money is in the account and the Matias order will be place tomorrow.  Rather I mean the order will be placed later today since it is 3AM here, after I wake up and get some caffeine in me.

I have two things which are currently extra and in need of a loving home due to being dropped from an order.  I have promised a user first right of refusal on them since he contacted me early on.  If he doesn't want one or both of them, then I will post them here to see if anyone is interested.

[swimmingbird]

Good news!

I finally was able to contact the final user with invoices!  It turns out he just hadn't been on Reddit since I messaged him last, and he wasn't avoiding me.  All is well.  Money is in the account and the Matias order will be place tomorrow.  Rather I mean the order will be placed later today since it is 3AM here, after I wake up and get some caffeine in me.

I have two things which are currently extra and in need of a loving home due to being dropped from an order.  I have promised a user first right of refusal on them since he contacted me early on.  If he doesn't want one or both of them, then I will post them here to see if anyone is interested.

Great news! Good that they managed to keep their order

[pkircher]

awesome .. very fast turnaround time , thank you so much for your effords !

[deductivemonkee]

Is it possible to die of anticipation?

[BlueNalgene]

Is it possible to die of anticipation?

This is clipping along at a healthy pace for a GB.  If you want to find out if death by anticipation is possible, I could delay sending your package a few weeks after the big shipment. 

[deductivemonkee]

Is it possible to die of anticipation?

This is clipping along at a healthy pace for a GB.  If you want to find out if death by anticipation is possible, I could delay sending your package a few weeks after the big shipment. 

Now that would just be cruel... (I was trying to hint an update because I have nothing better to do)
And packages already take long enough to get to Canada.

[swimmingbird]

Is it possible to die of anticipation?

This is clipping along at a healthy pace for a GB.  If you want to find out if death by anticipation is possible, I could delay sending your package a few weeks after the big shipment. 

Do it for the science

[VinnyCordeiro]

Is it possible to die of anticipation?

Translating and adapting a joke my dad says, the only one that dies of anticipation is the thanksgiving turkey. )

[deductivemonkee]

My keycaps should be here by Friday, I could just stare at them I guess....

[BlueNalgene]

There will probably be a noteworthy update until tomorrow.

[deductivemonkee]

There will probably be a noteworthy update until tomorrow.

[deductivemonkee]

Can somebody just post SOMETHING? Anything?

[E3E]

Hi,

I'm somebody.

Anything.

[deductivemonkee]

Hi,

I'm somebody.

Anything.

That gave me something to read, for say... 20 seconds? Worth the wait!

[E3E]

Hi,

I'm somebody.

Anything.

That gave me something to read, for say... 20 seconds? Worth the wait!

Haha. I do my best. 

Maybe go read up on the Monarch Alps custom! https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=75786.0

[njbair]

Can somebody just post SOMETHING? Anything?

Travel is possible.
October!

[deductivemonkee]

Hi,

I'm somebody.

Anything.

That gave me something to read, for say... 20 seconds? Worth the wait!

Haha. I do my best. 

Maybe go read up on the Monarch Alps custom! https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=75786.0

Been there done that, I watch almost EVERY current alps thread... I'm an addict and I haven't even started yet...
Thanks though

[jdcarpe]

Can somebody just post SOMETHING? Anything?

Travel is possible.
October!

Y

[njbair]

Can somebody just post SOMETHING? Anything?

Travel is possible.
October!

Y

[sean]

Hi,

I'm somebody.

Anything.

That gave me something to read, for say... 20 seconds? Worth the wait!

Haha. I do my best. 

Maybe go read up on the Monarch Alps custom! https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=75786.0

Been there done that, I watch almost EVERY current alps thread... I'm an addict and I haven't even started yet...
Thanks though

You're Canadian me but I think I have more patience.

[deductivemonkee]

Working on tmk, keep getting the same error code... This might get frustrating.

[nathanrosspowell]

Good news!

I finally was able to contact the final user with invoices!  It turns out he just hadn't been on Reddit since I messaged him last, and he wasn't avoiding me.  All is well.  Money is in the account and the Matias order will be place tomorrow.  Rather I mean the order will be placed later today since it is 3AM here, after I wake up and get some caffeine in me.

I have two things which are currently extra and in need of a loving home due to being dropped from an order.  I have promised a user first right of refusal on them since he contacted me early on.  If he doesn't want one or both of them, then I will post them here to see if anyone is interested.

I'm interested if there is a PCB Really not sure why I set my mind on desoldering my infinite... It's my least favourite keyboard related activity! Ha ha

[E3E]

Good news!

I finally was able to contact the final user with invoices!  It turns out he just hadn't been on Reddit since I messaged him last, and he wasn't avoiding me.  All is well.  Money is in the account and the Matias order will be place tomorrow.  Rather I mean the order will be placed later today since it is 3AM here, after I wake up and get some caffeine in me.

I have two things which are currently extra and in need of a loving home due to being dropped from an order.  I have promised a user first right of refusal on them since he contacted me early on.  If he doesn't want one or both of them, then I will post them here to see if anyone is interested.

I'm interested if there is a PCB Really not sure why I set my mind on desoldering my infinite... It's my least favourite keyboard related activity! Ha ha

Desoldering, desoldering. If you're working with a good PCB, it's hardly too tedious, just time consuming and boring. If you're working with a PCB with a tendency for lifted pads, it's a god dahamnuh nightmare, tedious, and time consuming. Luckily, the Infinity is pretty robust there. I have desoldered it twice with not even a hint of a lifted pad. Duck's PCBs on the other hand...

_{they really need a better manufacturer}

[BlueNalgene]

Good news!

I finally was able to contact the final user with invoices!  It turns out he just hadn't been on Reddit since I messaged him last, and he wasn't avoiding me.  All is well.  Money is in the account and the Matias order will be place tomorrow.  Rather I mean the order will be placed later today since it is 3AM here, after I wake up and get some caffeine in me.

I have two things which are currently extra and in need of a loving home due to being dropped from an order.  I have promised a user first right of refusal on them since he contacted me early on.  If he doesn't want one or both of them, then I will post them here to see if anyone is interested.

I'm interested if there is a PCB Really not sure why I set my mind on desoldering my infinite... It's my least favourite keyboard related activity! Ha ha

Nope, sorry.  It looks like the only extras at the moment are plates.

[skaloola]

Will our orders be coming with stabilizers?  If not maybe thats what the extra $$ could go toward..

I totally forgot about stabs and missed the other GB.

[nathanrosspowell]

Desoldering, desoldering. If you're working with a good PCB, it's hardly too tedious, just time consuming and boring. If you're working with a PCB with a tendency for lifted pads, it's a god dahamnuh nightmare, tedious, and time consuming. Luckily, the Infinity is pretty robust there. I have desoldered it twice with not even a hint of a lifted pad. Duck's PCBs on the other hand...

_{they really need a better manufacturer}

Well that's good to know! The last thing I desoldered was a Leopold numpad and I basically needed up destroying it in the process...

Nope, sorry.  It looks like the only extras at the moment are plates.

S'all good! May the alp Gods shine on me whilst I banish the Cherries from the board.

[BlueNalgene]

Will our orders be coming with stabilizers?  If not maybe thats what the extra $$ could go toward..

I totally forgot about stabs and missed the other GB.

Sorry man, it would be an interesting use of the money, but it is too late.  I placed the order for the switches and stabs earlier today.

[skaloola]

Oh well, is there another place to order stabs?  Just email Matias I guess?

[BlueNalgene]

Oh well, is there another place to order stabs?  Just email Matias I guess?

They are the last entry underneath "Alps Keycaps" near the middle of the page.

http://matias.ca/order/

[braidn]

What's a reasonable price for an AEKII? Have a few in the works but feel like they are a tad on the high side.

[tofgerl]

Well, I haven't seen one worth the money on eBay for a month. But then I have to get it shipped to Europe, which limits both my options and eBay's search results.

[tominabox1]

What's a reasonable price for an AEKII? Have a few in the works but feel like they are a tad on the high side.

$20-30 should be your goal but I have not seen many <$40 with shipping on ebay. I got two for $40 locally

[deductivemonkee]

How long do you think it'll take for Matias to ship to you?

[E3E]

What's a reasonable price for an AEKII? Have a few in the works but feel like they are a tad on the high side.

The previous suggestion is on key, but I'd extend it from $20-40 with $50 + being the price of desperation in the same way those who are desperate for blue Alps pay $100 + (ie, me ). 

If you're patient, you can probably get one for cheap. There's an AEK on ebay.de (Germany) if that's relevant to you. http://www.ebay.de/itm/Apple-Tastatur-M3501-und-Maus-/141811339305?hash=item21049d5029:g:h0YAAOSwo0JWLSmW

[sean]

What's a reasonable price for an AEKII? Have a few in the works but feel like they are a tad on the high side.

I got one for $30 with pristine caps. I ended up scratching one of the keys on the numpad so I probably have to buy another now. I'd say $50-$60 isn't too unreasonable if it's in good condition.

[jbondeson]

What's a reasonable price for an AEKII? Have a few in the works but feel like they are a tad on the high side.

I got one for $30 with pristine caps. I ended up scratching one of the keys on the numpad so I probably have to buy another now. I'd say $50-$60 isn't too unreasonable if it's in good condition.

$50 shipped would be tops I'd pay for an AEKII, $60 would be right out. The switches (Cream Damped) aren't great without modding, so you're basically paying for the key caps unless you're willing to put in a lot of work.

If you can find an AEKI, then you can pay more because you'd be looking at Salmon or Orange Alps.

[keyboardia1]

What's a reasonable price for an AEKII? Have a few in the works but feel like they are a tad on the high side.

I got one for $30 with pristine caps. I ended up scratching one of the keys on the numpad so I probably have to buy another now. I'd say $50-$60 isn't too unreasonable if it's in good condition.

$50 shipped would be tops I'd pay for an AEKII, $60 would be right out. The switches (Cream Damped) aren't great without modding, so you're basically paying for the key caps unless you're willing to put in a lot of work.

If you can find an AEKI, then you can pay more because you'd be looking at Salmon or Orange Alps.

I've payed €30 including shipping for my AEK II with ISO layout. I'd say that's fair price considering how much i've payed for other keysets ... and they didn't even come with a keyboard as a bonus

[swimmingbird]

I don't think I've seen it anywhere in the thread but is there a photo of the colour that the plate is going to be anodized in?

[cheddarbek]

the same way those who are desperate for blue Alps pay $100 + (ie, me ). 

I've been on the hunt for blue alps, but haven't come across a board at any price for a while.

[E3E]

the same way those who are desperate for blue Alps pay $100 + (ie, me ). 

I've been on the hunt for blue alps, but haven't come across a board at any price for a while.

Two just went on eBay for $99 :/ $100 is pretty much the average you can look to spend on these. Damn, wish I could have helped! I was posting over on the great finds thread on Deskthority.