DSA Retro Set (SHIPPED!)

[winzds]

Pm'd

[fydo]

On a happier note, I found some boxes that may work for the International Reds as well as the double-smalls.  I will either try those tomorrow or on Monday.

 - Ron | samwisekoi

This is excellent news! (My order is in the Red group)
Just to echo what others have said, don't hesitate to invoice me for whatever additional funds are required to send out my order.

The pictures that have been posted look great. I am mega excited to get my hands on these keycaps.

Huge thanks to the GB organizers and the sorting/packing volunteers too!

[Tranquilite]

Well I got my set this weekend, and it looks incredible. I absolutely love the color scheme. Though one little problem, it seems that I got two O's and no regular profile 'T's (still got the deep dish 'T' though). Looks like SP's sorting process isn't error-proof

I've sent off a PM with all the pertinent details, and I can use the deep-dish 'T' or a blank until this is resolved.

[samwisekoi]

Good morning and Happy Monday, all.  I took the weekend off from Retro DSA, so here are some updates now that I am back in the office.

1) There are approximately 20 orders in each of the four categories.  If I can get something like 15-20 sets out per day this week, I will be done with the major outbound push.

2) There remain a few orders of mysterious status.  I will look into them, possibly today, although more likely tomorrow.

3) I am going to gather requests for replacement keycaps for a few days, then try and find a way to do some kind of regional re-mailing of replacements.  Matt3o can do this for Europe; I would need someone in (e.g.) Singapore, Korea, and possibly Australia to accept a bulk shipment and then re-mail individual keycaps to the affected parties.

And now, off to pack and ship!

 - Ron | samwisekoi

[kdash4]

I know this is to be expected, but some of the keys are really sticking out compared to other ones, making it uneven, and it's kind of bothering me.
Is there a quick way to get these to 'break in' and even out?
Also sometimes, the keys next to return and right shift get stuck. Is this a common problem?

[Krogenar]

I know this is to be expected, but some of the keys are really sticking out compared to other ones, making it uneven, and it's kind of bothering me.
Is there a quick way to get these to 'break in' and even out?
Also sometimes, the keys next to return and right shift get stuck. Is this a common problem?

About 10 pages back, Sam pointed out that there's an errata set going out to people. Maybe you're not using the correct Shifts and Enter? Pics please!

[esoomenona]

Try pushing down harder than you think is good enough, kdash4.

[metalliqaz]

Good morning and Happy Monday, all.  I took the weekend off from Retro DSA, so here are some updates now that I am back in the office.

1) There are approximately 20 orders in each of the four categories.  If I can get something like 15-20 sets out per day this week, I will be done with the major outbound push.

2) There remain a few orders of mysterious status.  I will look into them, possibly today, although more likely tomorrow.

3) I am going to gather requests for replacement keycaps for a few days, then try and find a way to do some kind of regional re-mailing of replacements.  Matt3o can do this for Europe; I would need someone in (e.g.) Singapore, Korea, and possibly Australia to accept a bulk shipment and then re-mail individual keycaps to the affected parties.

And now, off to pack and ship!

 - Ron | samwisekoi

Good man with the updates.

[samwisekoi]

The day is not done, but the postman came.  These orders went with him today:

Retro-063, 112, 124, 141, 143, 155, 164, 325.  All receipients should get an e-mail to their PayPal e-mail address.

All but one of these were international, and as before, PayPal really, really wants me to ship to the registered address.

Also, I have found a box/shipping method that falls between small-fixed and medium-fixed.  In addition to the cost difference, it is a better, safer option than an under-full medium box.  So I have re-packed some orders to fit and ship in those.  This is better for everyone.

 - Ron | samwisekoi

[Tym]

The day is not done, but the postman came.  These orders went with him today:

Retro-063, 112, 124, 141, 143, 155, 164, 325.  All receipients should get an e-mail to their PayPal e-mail address.

All but one of these were international, and as before, PayPal really, really wants me to ship to the registered address.

Also, I have found a box/shipping method that falls between small-fixed and medium-fixed.  In addition to the cost difference, it is a better, safer option than an under-full medium box.  So I have re-packed some orders to fit and ship in those.  This is better for everyone.

 - Ron | samwisekoi

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Wait the postman collects from you? Like a courier scheduled pick-up?

[Bullveyr]

All but one of these were international, and as before, PayPal really, really wants me to ship to the registered address.

On the positive side that saves you from the Umlaute.

[kdash4]

Try pushing down harder than you think is good enough, kdash4.

Thank you.
It worked

[alaricljs]

Wait the postman collects from you? Like a courier scheduled pick-up?

They come, drop mail off and pick up what you have.  You can also schedule pickups free with any priority or express package waiting.

[Tym]

Wait the postman collects from you? Like a courier scheduled pick-up?

They come, drop mail off and pick up what you have.  You can also schedule pickups free with any priority or express package waiting.

Lucky 'Murican's not having to go to the Post Office which is closed on Saturday afternoons and Sunday's the only time I'm able to get there

[jcrouse]

How do we know what our order number is? I looked on the PayPal invoice and the PayPal receipt and I see nothing.

Thanks,
John

[SmallFry]

Retro caps on a mx-mini and holy crap the profile uniformity and deep dish...

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I believe that is the first time I've ever seen a matching set on your keyboards that wasn't OEM. :P

[usopia]

How do we know what our order number is? I looked on the PayPal invoice and the PayPal receipt and I see nothing.

Thanks,
John

It's a mail from "samwisekoi Groupbuy service / Retro DSA Order Verification for xxxxx"

[jcrouse]

How do we know what our order number is? I looked on the PayPal invoice and the PayPal receipt and I see nothing.

Thanks,
John

It's a mail from "samwisekoi Groupbuy service / Retro DSA Order Verification for xxxxx"

THX

[j2c8w6f8]

Hi, I sent several messages to explain my situation, but didn't get any answer? 

[Matt3o]

Hi, I sent several messages to explain my situation, but didn't get any answer? 

We are working on it, I swear

[Larken]

got mine in today. nothing missing and they do look great on my ergodox. nutella, mmhmm.

[Matt3o]

wow! just wow!

[jdcarpe]

got mine in today. nothing missing and they do look great on my ergodox. nutella, mmhmm.

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I want a wooden top layer!

[Photoelectric]

Does anyone have this set installed on a keyboard with backlighting? (preferably red, but any will do). 

Just wondering how the keys will look with LED glow underneath.  They are probably too dense for any light to shine through, but it will reflect around.  Photos would be awesome!

[GeorgeK]

More potato! I really love the deep dish keys.  They're about the only thing keeping me aware of my hands on the keyboard.

Not sure if I would recommend the set on red keys, but then again I'm not yet used to these.

I call this shot, "Giving it some incline with McDonalds napkins in the fluorescent prison"

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Does anyone have this set installed on a keyboard with backlighting? (preferably red, but any will do). 

Just wondering how the keys will look with LED glow underneath.  They are probably too dense for any light to shine through, but it will reflect around.  Photos would be awesome!

Not sure if this multi quote will work on my phone but here's some on a backlit board

Edit: It doesn't work but you get the idea!

[samwisekoi]

My job got in the way of shipping today.  Sorry about the whole working for a living thing.

Shipped out the door:

Retro-002, 042, 059, 093, 171, 172.

 - Ron | samwisekoi

[Glod]

got mine in today. nothing missing and they do look great on my ergodox. nutella, mmhmm.

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i wanted to be the first to put them on an ergodox, but oh well damn that exceeded my expectations, can't wait

[bearcat]

Thanks again Ron for the timely updates!

I'd like to echo previous commentors: if there's any additional funding or whatever needed for my order, please feel free to invoice me

[pasph]

My job got in the way of shipping today.  Sorry about the whole working for a living thing.

Shipped out the door:

Retro-002, 042, 059, 093, 171, 172.

 - Ron | samwisekoi

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Stop it NOW!
Now it's really too much.
Too much communication, too much promptness, too much perfection.
Please become MIA for at least a couple of months.
Is becoming really embarrassing...

[Pazuru]

Quick update.  Order number Retro-317 was lost, but the affected member provided me the information I needed to track it down and it will go out to him on Monday.

The day is not done, but the postman came.  These orders went with him today:

Retro-063, 112, 124, 141, 143, 155, 164, 325.  All receipients should get an e-mail to their PayPal e-mail address.

Y U LIE TO ME!?

Thanks for straightening it all out though.

[samwisekoi]

Quick update.  Order number Retro-317 was lost, but the affected member provided me the information I needed to track it down and it will go out to him on Monday.

The day is not done, but the postman came.  These orders went with him today:

Retro-063, 112, 124, 141, 143, 155, 164, 325.  All recipients should get an e-mail to their PayPal e-mail address.

Y U LIE TO ME!?

Thanks for straightening it all out though.

Damn!  I did.  Sorry. 

[milknradio]

My job got in the way of shipping today.  Sorry about the whole working for a living thing.

Shipped out the door:

Retro-002, 042, 059, 093, 171, 172.

 - Ron | samwisekoi

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Thanks!!!  ;D

[Elrick]

Stop it NOW!
Now it's really too much.
Too much communication, too much promptness, too much perfection.
Please become MIA for at least a couple of months.
Is becoming really embarrassing...

I have to TOTALLY agree with pasph, the way this whole Group Buy has been executed, is by far the epitome of perfection  .

Imagine being in school (many years ago for me) and they hand out books to describe how a Group Buy should be run.  Then on the First Chapter we have Matt3o and Samwisekoi as the instigators of such a Group Buy.  You guys would be critiqued and examined thoroughly by the teachers and students.

And be held in high esteem for conducting such a brilliant transaction between the customers and yourselves.

I have in fact checked my email today and found the "Stamps.com" notice signifying my impending arrival of these key-caps.  Samwisekoi, thank you very much  .

[Larken]

I agree. Very well done GB, prompt communication and speedily done.

The only suggestion I would want Matt3o and samwisekoi to consider for the next round would be to have more deepdishes (for the entire homerow/or to have a additional kit just for that). This set is just beeeyooteeful.

few more pictures in better lighting.

[rknize]

OMG, did I really order all of this?  Looks like everything is there, though.  Thanks!

[Photoelectric]

Wow, you're swimming in those keycaps 

Your keyboards will be very stylish.

[Sai]

i got my package today as well. thanks  Matt3o and Sam for this awesome GB as well as everyone from the packaging party.

[samwisekoi]

Mid-shipping update:

Problem/MIA orders that went out already:

Retro-125 YUIOP
Retro-201 Litster
Retro-317 Pazuru
Retro-301 Winzds
Retro-328 j2c8w618

If there is anyone else who has not received a shipping notice AND is not on the status list, please send me a PM and I'll find your order.

Also, to those who enter complicated user names in GB order forms, a space is not the same as an underscore.  And if you copy and paste your user name from a screen into a form, Windows likes to add hidden characters.  However, databases think that "samwisekoi" and " samwisekoi" are NOT the same.

FYI and back to packing orders for me.

 - Ron | samwisekoi


 - Ron | samwisekoi

[winzds]

Mid-shipping update:

Problem/MIA orders that went out already:

Retro-125 YUIOP
Retro-201 Litster
Retro-317 Pazuru
Retro-301 Winzds
Retro-328 j2c8w618

If there is anyone else who has not received a shipping notice AND is not on the status list, please send me a PM and I'll find your order.

Also, to those who enter complicated user names in GB order forms, a space is not the same as an underscore.  And if you copy and paste your user name from a screen into a form, Windows likes to add hidden characters.  However, databases think that "samwisekoi" and " samwisekoi" are NOT the same.

FYI and back to packing orders for me.

 - Ron | samwisekoi

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 - Ron | samwisekoi

Thank you~!

[Pazuru]

Mid-shipping update:

Problem/MIA orders that went out already:

[...]
Retro-317 Pazuru
[...]

 - Ron | samwisekoi

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 - Ron | samwisekoi

aw yeah, can't wait. thanks for hosting this group buy so well.

[samwisekoi]

End of day update.

Shipped some kits, researched some order problems, and went and physically touched every box on my shipping rack.  The good news is that there are only two more shelves of orders to ship.  The bad news is that I need to go buy some more medium boxes and packing material to ship them.

There are some orders that didn't get their blank keycaps hand-picked, so I have to do those still.  There are also some orders that were never going to fit in their target box, and need to be picked and packed straight into a bigger box (once I buy more.)  And there are a few (five) orders where some issue prevented the pick list form coming out properly and I need to sort those out.

The current lists:

Shipped today/packed and ready to go out tomorrow:
Retro-064, Retro-092, Retro-096, Retro-098, Retro-125
Retro-201, Retro-301, Retro-317, Retro-319, Retro-328
[edit]
Retro-026, Retro-062, Retro-076, Retro-079, Retro-091
Retro-108, Retro-121, Retro-129, Retro-147, Retro-161
Retro-167, Retro-179, Retro-185, Retro-314, Retro-321
Retro-326
[/edit]

Packed now, but need a bigger box:
Retro-023, Retro-025, Retro-034, Retro-082, Retro-091
Retro-119, Retro-131, Retro-150, Retro-170, Retro-316

Packed now, but need to have some blanks hand-counted:
Retro-013, Retro-013, Retro-046, Retro-139, Retro-139
Retro-168, Retro-184, Retro-194, Retro-338

Need to be packed in a bigger box:
Retro-010, Retro-027, Retro-030, Retro-056, Retro-075
Retro-089, Retro-097, Retro-135, Retro-140, Retro-175
Retro-202, Retro-309, Retro-329

Problems with the order/address/PayPal/picklist that I need to figure out:
Retro-032, Retro-034, Retro-100, Retro-191, Retro-196, Retro-334

At my current rate, that is another week to ship it all out.   

 - Ron | samwisekoi

[metalliqaz]

Retro-100 T_T

[SmallFry]

LMAO. Did you order one of everything?

[metalliqaz]

LMAO. Did you order one of everything?

Pretty much, yes.

[SmallFry]

LMAO. Did you order one of everything?

Pretty much, yes.

Heh. Way to go.

[tjweir]

End of day update.
Packed now, but need to have some blanks hand-counted:

Woo hoo!  Thanks samwisekoi!

[Noko]

End of day update.
Packed now, but need to have some blanks hand-counted:

Woo hoo!  Thanks samwisekoi!

Likewise.  Thanks for such great updates, and all the effort.

[samwisekoi]

Ok, I lied.  That wasn't the end of the day as it turned out.

I went out and got more packing material and also shipped:

Retro-026, 034, 062, 076, 079, 091, 108, 121, 129, 147, 161, 167, 179, 185, 314, 321, and 326.

I also dropped an order down into the problem category due to address issues: Retro-034.

I'll go update the daily status above, then head home.

FYI,

 - Ron | samwisekoi

[usopia]

...mine is Retro-196. 

[fydo]

I went out and got more packing material and also shipped:

Retro-026, 034, 062, 076, 079, 091, 108, 121, 129, 147, 161, 167, 179, 185, 314, 321, and 326.

Awesome news! So happy to hear that my keycaps have shipped!

Thanks again for all your hard work, Samwisekoi. *hugs*