[GB] GMK Classic Beige

[filphil]

He sent me a quick message yesterday saying that I'll be refunded in response to my pm about the extra set definitely not making it. 
I'm sure he's busy so just wait a little bit everybody. 

[Photekq]

Yeah, but where is photekq?

I'm here. I just haven't posted since I haven't had anything meaningful to say until now.

I think it's quite safe to say that if orders are left open MOQ still won't be reached for quite some time. In fact, I'm getting more people asking for refunds/cancellations every day than I'm getting new orders. The order count is decreasing. So, I will not be doing this.

Now, what shower_king has mentioned a few times is a possibility. Karura and I are happy to explore it. However, there's a few issues.. We would have to wait until skidata runs it course, meaning that people's money would be in limbo for possibly months. Even then, skidata might not even hit MOQ. It's also work for Karura which I do not want to create.

Currently I'm thinking it may be best to just cancel the GB and refund everyone. I'm not going to rush to do this; thought must be put towards it. I will make a final decision in the coming days.

[radio_killah]

Guys I think we just put Potek through college.

Eh 100-150 orders isn't really that much cash

Guys I think we just put Potek through college.

I don't think so, Photeqk is trustworthy. 

[romevi]

Yeah, but where is photekq?

I'm here. I just haven't posted since I haven't had anything meaningful to say until now.

I think it's quite safe to say that if orders are left open MOQ still won't be reached for quite some time. In fact, I'm getting more people asking for refunds/cancellations every day than I'm getting new orders. The order count is decreasing. So, I will not be doing this.

Now, what shower_king has mentioned a few times is a possibility. Karura and I are happy to explore it. However, there's a few issues.. We would have to wait until skidata runs it course, meaning that people's money would be in limbo for possibly months. Even then, skidata might not even hit MOQ. It's also work for Karura which I do not want to create.

Currently I'm thinking it may be best to just cancel the GB and refund everyone. I'm not going to rush to do this; thought must be put towards it. I will make a final decision in the coming days.

I was looking for that lady with the cigarette, then you changed your pic again, and now it's someone else!

Sad to hear about it. I admit I couldn't join in time, but if this runs with or after Skidata+, there's a stronger possibility I can.
But that's just one person. I thought that, without my pledge, the MOQ would've been hit in just a couple of weeks.

[NorrisB]

Guys I think we just put Potek through college.

Eh 100-150 orders isn't really that much cash

Guys I think we just put Potek through college.

I don't think so, Photeqk is trustworthy. 

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I dont think it's funny to joke about that personally. 

[jd29]

Guys I think we just put Potek through college.

Eh 100-150 orders isn't really that much cash

Guys I think we just put Potek through college.

I don't think so, Photeqk is trustworthy. 

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I dont think it's funny to joke about that personally.

I thought it was funny.

Photekq, your new avatar is triggering me. Pls change it back

[Photekq]

Photekq, your new avatar is triggering me. Pls change it back

I got told to change the other one as it was triggering people too.. Why's this one triggering you?

[radio_killah]

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[Karura]

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[jd29]

Photekq, your new avatar is triggering me. Pls change it back

I got told to change the other one as it was triggering people too.. Why's this one triggering you?

That was also a joke. But some may in fact be triggered by a photo of Enoch Powell.

[Photekq]

That was also a joke. But some may in fact be triggered by a photo of Enoch Powell.

Let them be triggered

[shower_king]

That was also a joke. But some may in fact be triggered by a photo of Enoch Powell.

Let them be triggered

sorry for say some annoying and angry words . i apologize for that.
I have no bad intention.  i have known you have done a lot and great work to make this happen . what i have done was just to make this happen . i acknowledge your great work on this group.
No matter what this happen , i will stay with this and await patiently and appreciate you for all you have done .
i fullly support you and all depend on you . thank you very much.

[jd29]

Yeah, Photekq. I really appreciate all the effort you put into this, and now that I've actually handled some Cherry caps I really hope this buy is ran again. Also

Let them be triggered

That is the correct attitude

[SL89]

If this does get cancelled, I surely hope it will be back. I need GMK Classic Beige in my life. There are just a glut of GB's and esp 'classic' colorways right now, and GMK ones as well.

[NorrisB]

That was also a joke. But some may in fact be triggered by a photo of Enoch Powell.

Let them be triggered

Change it back to hitler

[naasfu]

for the people who chose not to order this set... what were the reasons?  not interested in the color way?  no paypal?  having to pay up front?  low on funds at the moment?

[romevi]

for the people who chose not to order this set... what were the reasons?  not interested in the color way?  no paypal?  having to pay up front?  low on funds at the moment?

No PayPal and low on the funds at the moment. Yes, there were accommodations for PayPal insistors, but my low funds didn't help. 

[nubbinator]

for the people who chose not to order this set... what were the reasons?  not interested in the color way?  no paypal?  having to pay up front?  low on funds at the moment?

The last one for me.  I can't justify the cost right now.  I also despise R5 profile and it's a set killer for me.

[romevi]

Also, while I loved the classic look of it, maybe the plain look didn't appeal to enough people. Some sort of splash of color could've helped as a child deal; I would've suggested adding the GMK RGBYK to this, but that's already on Massdrop.

Something like the blue mods from Ivan's GMK Dolch.

[roostrc0gburn]

Also, while I loved the classic look of it, maybe the plain look didn't appeal to enough people. Some sort of splash of color could've helped as a child deal; I would've suggested adding the GMK RGBYK to this, but that's already on Massdrop.

Something like the blue mods from Ivan's GMK Dolch.

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Personally, i would rather see CMYK attached to one of these buys. its been a long time sine CMYK has been available to a group buy, and very hard to find in the secondary market.

[jd29]

Also, while I loved the classic look of it, maybe the plain look didn't appeal to enough people. Some sort of splash of color could've helped as a child deal; I would've suggested adding the GMK RGBYK to this, but that's already on Massdrop.

Something like the blue mods from Ivan's GMK Dolch.

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Personally, i would rather see CMYK attached to one of these buys. its been a long time sine CMYK has been available to a group buy, and very hard to find in the secondary market.

And then there's this, which as far as I know has never been available in a GB (at least not in beige). It's so much more subtle than coloring the entire cap. I can't be the only one who loves  that design.

[deci]

This is heartbreaking.

Classic Beige GMK is a set I have always wanted ever since I got into this hobby...

I really hope there's some way we can still make this happen

[Photekq]

sorry for say some annoying and angry words . i apologize for that.
I have no bad intention.  i have known you have done a lot and great work to make this happen . what i have done was just to make this happen . i acknowledge your great work on this group.
No matter what this happen , i will stay with this and await patiently and appreciate you for all you have done .
i fullly support you and all depend on you . thank you very much.

Thanks for your words.

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I've decided it is best if I just call the GB off, at least for the time being. I will start refunding everyone in the next few days.

Thanks all participants & supporters. I'm sad we couldn't make it work.

I am considering attempting a much, much smaller adaption kit for beige (and perhaps white on black) original Cherry sets. Winkey bottom row, centre stemmed caps lock, 1.75 right shift, windowed lock keys. Stuff like that.

[LechnerDE]

I am considering attempting a much, much smaller adaption kit for beige (and perhaps white on black) original Cherry sets. Winkey bottom row, centre stemmed caps lock, 1.75 right shift, windowed lock keys. Stuff like that.

Count me in on that 

[joey]

How about ANSI adaption kit? I have some ISO caps.

[trenzafeeds]

I am considering attempting a much, much smaller adaption kit for beige (and perhaps white on black) original Cherry sets. Winkey bottom row, centre stemmed caps lock, 1.75 right shift, windowed lock keys. Stuff like that.

Count me in on that 

How about ANSI adaption kit? I have some ISO caps.

Yes pleaaase, both of these things. I need them reaaallly bad.

[ideus]

for the people who chose not to order this set... what were the reasons?  not interested in the color way?  no paypal?  having to pay up front?  low on funds at the moment?

My wallet is a chicken.

[ideus]

If you do something that has an ISO enter, 1.5 ctrl+alt and some other colored keys like esc or the like, count me in. Ah!, and consider that my wallet is chicken, chicken.

[korrelate]

This is heartbreaking.

Classic Beige GMK is a set I have always wanted ever since I got into this hobby...

I really hope there's some way we can still make this happen

I am right on the same page with you deci.

[radio_killah]

Sorry we couldn't put you through school Potek. 

[Dreamre]

This is heartbreaking.

Classic Beige GMK is a set I have always wanted ever since I got into this hobby...

I really hope there's some way we can still make this happen

I am right on the same page with you deci.

+2. This is a set I've always wanted  .

[sethk_]

Maybe moogle kit is the best thing, because alphas are easy to find, its the mods that are hard for us ANSI users

[ideus]

GMK + Moogle = Gmookle kit, it would be awesome in standard beige, black and maybe in Dolch colors.

[nubbinator]

If R5 was ditched and it got closer to $100 for the base set, I'd be willing to bet it would hit MOQ PDQ.

[icyskyz]

Sorry to know that this group buy did not work out as planned. Still, thank you for your hard work Photekq.

[shawn o]

Massdrop

[quochung1989]

Massdrop

Problem of this GB is MOQ, isn't payment method like RGBYK.

[darkclone24]

Massdrop

Problem of this GB is MOQ, isn't payment method like RGBYK.

Massdrop could potentially help with MOQ though.

The same way a lot of people around here dislike Massdrop, there are people over on Reddit and the Massdrop discussions who would never partake in a Geekhack group buy. I'm not sure why, but a lot of people in this hobby seem to see other communities as enemies. It's a bit daft really.

[Prelim]

GMK + Moogle = Gmookle kit, it would be awesome in standard beige, black and maybe in Dolch colors.

x2!

[kingslenkds]

sorry for say some annoying and angry words . i apologize for that.
I have no bad intention.  i have known you have done a lot and great work to make this happen . what i have done was just to make this happen . i acknowledge your great work on this group.
No matter what this happen , i will stay with this and await patiently and appreciate you for all you have done .
i fullly support you and all depend on you . thank you very much.

Thanks for your words.

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I've decided it is best if I just call the GB off, at least for the time being. I will start refunding everyone in the next few days.

Thanks all participants & supporters. I'm sad we couldn't make it work.

I am considering attempting a much, much smaller adaption kit for beige (and perhaps white on black) original Cherry sets. Winkey bottom row, centre stemmed caps lock, 1.75 right shift, windowed lock keys. Stuff like that.

I hope you can have a better plan in the future let me continue to follow in the footsteps of you, be honest, I really like this, but it failed again, I wish you good luck!

[azhdar]

+1 for moggle kit.

My vote goes to keeping R5.

[SL89]

Sorry it didn't work out Photekq, if you need help getting the word out or something in preparation of the next attempt I'm sure we all can helpt o give it an extra signal boost.

[Nover]

GMK + Moogle = Gmookle kit, it would be awesome in standard beige, black and maybe in Dolch colors.

x2!

x3

[FunkMasterJ]

Even though it is kinda selling out to some on GH, you may want to try MassDrop like others have said. It's almost guaranteed to tip on their.

[roostrc0gburn]

Massdrop

Problem of this GB is MOQ, isn't payment method like RGBYK.

Massdrop could potentially help with MOQ though.

The same way a lot of people around here dislike Massdrop, there are people over on Reddit and the Massdrop discussions who would never partake in a Geekhack group buy. I'm not sure why, but a lot of people in this hobby seem to see other communities as enemies. It's a bit daft really.

This is ripster's doing. Long-standing beef. Of course, ridiculous and I think most would agree

[Giorgio]

If someone has been on gh for a very limited time, he can't know if some people are good or not.

There have been some scams, this is undeniable. We are talking about people who handle more than $40'000 for each gmk gb.

Also some policies are not clear. What happens if some keys are defective? If a package is lost? I can understand some doubts.

[Giorgio]

Put this gb on massdrop. A basic set with only standard ISO and ansi, scoops plus bars. Extra sets available. The base set can be sold for $85.

[joey]

Put this gb on massdrop. A basic set with only standard ISO and ansi, scoops plus bars. Extra sets available. The base set can be sold for $85.

The base now was 130$, what keys are you removing to drop 45$?

[HannahPeach]

sorry for say some annoying and angry words . i apologize for that.
I have no bad intention.  i have known you have done a lot and great work to make this happen . what i have done was just to make this happen . i acknowledge your great work on this group.
No matter what this happen , i will stay with this and await patiently and appreciate you for all you have done .
i fullly support you and all depend on you . thank you very much.

Thanks for your words.

---

I've decided it is best if I just call the GB off, at least for the time being. I will start refunding everyone in the next few days.

Thanks all participants & supporters. I'm sad we couldn't make it work.

I am considering attempting a much, much smaller adaption kit for beige (and perhaps white on black) original Cherry sets. Winkey bottom row, centre stemmed caps lock, 1.75 right shift, windowed lock keys. Stuff like that.

I am actually really sad to hear this, thank you for all the work you're put into this though. You're great!

[ghostjuggernaut]

Put this gb on massdrop. A basic set with only standard ISO and ansi, scoops plus bars. Extra sets available. The base set can be sold for $85.

You greatly overestimate the cost of these sets.

Instead of throwing out random numbers, take the time to design a set, get a quote, estimate shipping costs on both ends, and in this case calculate taxes. Then come on back and share with us how you plan to have an $85 GMK set.