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Offline zslane

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Re: [GB] DSA LightCycle (again)
« Reply #250 on: Mon, 27 March 2017, 20:04:44 »
Well, at least all the money has been raised, and the last SP invoice should be paid this week. Phase 2 should have its Q4-2017 production slot very shortly.

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Re: [GB] DSA LightCycle (again)
« Reply #251 on: Mon, 27 March 2017, 20:14:27 »
I'm in for a base set for MX. Super excited!

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Re: [GB] DSA LightCycle (again)
« Reply #252 on: Mon, 27 March 2017, 22:27:01 »
Buy is running to the end of month and every kit is going to be produced!

Just curious: I assume this pushes the estimated ship date from May 31st to mid-June, correct?

Maybe. I added some buffer so this could potentially still ship on time

Awesome! I'm with Zslane; not super concerned with timing. I was just curious. Just glad this is happening.

Maybe they're waiting for gasmasks and latex to get sexy again.

The world has become a weird place.

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Re: [GB] DSA LightCycle (again)
« Reply #253 on: Thu, 30 March 2017, 19:41:38 »
I am in like FLYNN!

Edit:  meant to say great job on the set, man.  She's gorgeous.
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Re: [GB] DSA LightCycle (again)
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Re: [GB] DSA LightCycle (again)
« Reply #255 on: Fri, 31 March 2017, 07:36:38 »
How do the numbers look?

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Re: [GB] DSA LightCycle (again)
« Reply #256 on: Fri, 31 March 2017, 08:03:59 »
How do the numbers look?

Everything is running :)

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Re: [GB] DSA LightCycle (again)
« Reply #257 on: Fri, 31 March 2017, 08:32:15 »
Okie dokie.  I'm in!

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Re: [GB] DSA LightCycle (again)
« Reply #258 on: Fri, 31 March 2017, 09:35:43 »
How do the numbers look?

Everything is running :)

Oh, I know you said that.  I was just wondering about the numbers.  But no worries :)  :thumb:

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Re: [GB] DSA LightCycle (again)
« Reply #259 on: Fri, 31 March 2017, 11:26:22 »
I just found out this was running again. Any reason why the cost is so much higher this go-around? Just lower order numbers?

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Re: [GB] DSA LightCycle (again)
« Reply #260 on: Fri, 31 March 2017, 12:37:55 »
I just found out this was running again. Any reason why the cost is so much higher this go-around? Just lower order numbers?

No, SP raised their costs to him.  He's making pretty much nothing on this- just wants to get it done.  My supposition with the Round 6 debacle, and changes in their policies is that they don't want to deal with individuals for group buys anymore.  But that's just my supposition.

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Re: [GB] DSA LightCycle (again)
« Reply #261 on: Fri, 31 March 2017, 12:51:14 »
I just found out this was running again. Any reason why the cost is so much higher this go-around? Just lower order numbers?

No, SP raised their costs to him.  He's making pretty much nothing on this- just wants to get it done.  My supposition with the Round 6 debacle, and changes in their policies is that they don't want to deal with individuals for group buys anymore.  But that's just my supposition.

SP doesn't add a premium just because a set is being run by an individual. The cost is representative of the size and complexity of the kits, and these are large kits with custom legends at very low quantities. The prices are different from before because the kits are different from before (and the previous prices were just plain wrong after the kits were restructured post-quote).

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Re: [GB] DSA LightCycle (again)
« Reply #262 on: Fri, 31 March 2017, 13:10:01 »
I just found out this was running again. Any reason why the cost is so much higher this go-around? Just lower order numbers?

No, SP raised their costs to him.  He's making pretty much nothing on this- just wants to get it done.  My supposition with the Round 6 debacle, and changes in their policies is that they don't want to deal with individuals for group buys anymore.  But that's just my supposition.

SP doesn't add a premium just because a set is being run by an individual. The cost is representative of the size and complexity of the kits, and these are large kits with custom legends at very low quantities. The prices are different from before because the kits are different from before (and the previous prices were just plain wrong after the kits were restructured post-quote).

Thats not what evangs said.

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Re: [GB] DSA LightCycle (again)
« Reply #263 on: Fri, 31 March 2017, 13:27:28 »
My understanding is that evangs got a quote from SP and then split up the kits assuming that he could just divide the original price proportionally between them, which turned out to be woefully incorrect. The price of the secondary kit was so high that it jeopardized the viability of the base kit, and so the whole GB had to be scrapped.

The new GB is based on just two kits which are different from the selection of kits from before, including more novelty keys than before (e.g., there are more 1.25u novelty keys than last time).

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Re: [IC] DSA LightCycle (again)
« Reply #264 on: Fri, 31 March 2017, 15:45:29 »
Will this support 1800 and 75% layout? As a Dolch-themed fans, I will surely join if so.

Thanks

yes it will

Does the base set cover 1800 or does it require Int set as well?
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Re: [IC] DSA LightCycle (again)
« Reply #265 on: Fri, 31 March 2017, 15:50:31 »
Will this support 1800 and 75% layout? As a Dolch-themed fans, I will surely join if so.

Thanks

yes it will

Does the base set cover 1800 or does it require Int set as well?

I believe the base covers 1800

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Re: [GB] DSA LightCycle (again)
« Reply #266 on: Fri, 31 March 2017, 16:30:13 »
My understanding is that evangs got a quote from SP and then split up the kits assuming that he could just divide the original price proportionally between them, which turned out to be woefully incorrect. The price of the secondary kit was so high that it jeopardized the viability of the base kit, and so the whole GB had to be scrapped.

The new GB is based on just two kits which are different from the selection of kits from before, including more novelty keys than before (e.g., there are more 1.25u novelty keys than last time).

But earlier, he'd said they quoted him a lot higher price, outside of the norm of this set.  But he'd have to speak to that, unless someone remembers where the thread is.

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Re: [IC] DSA LightCycle (again)
« Reply #267 on: Fri, 31 March 2017, 17:04:22 »
Will this support 1800 and 75% layout? As a Dolch-themed fans, I will surely join if so.

Thanks

yes it will

Does the base set cover 1800 or does it require Int set as well?

I believe the base covers 1800

Im not seeing a 1u left windows, 1u right alt, 1u right ctrl and 1.25 right FN in the base set.
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Re: [GB] DSA LightCycle (again)
« Reply #268 on: Fri, 31 March 2017, 17:26:17 »
Awesome I love sky color with darkgray ! :)
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« Reply #269 on: Fri, 31 March 2017, 17:28:52 »
Awesome I love sky color with darkgray ! :)

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Re: [GB] DSA LightCycle (again)
« Reply #270 on: Fri, 31 March 2017, 21:07:58 »
jumping in at the last minute.  not a big fan of the DSA profile, but i love the look so much i think i need it anyway.

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Re: [GB] DSA LightCycle (again)
« Reply #271 on: Sat, 01 April 2017, 01:56:02 »
Still march 31st, but the form GB has already closed  :'(
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« Reply #272 on: Sat, 01 April 2017, 06:24:13 »
Awesome I love sky color with darkgray ! :)

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Re: [GB] DSA LightCycle (again)
« Reply #273 on: Sat, 01 April 2017, 12:27:09 »
Im not seeing a 1u left windows, 1u right alt, 1u right ctrl and 1.25 right FN in the base set.

I think he means just use novelties/extras to fill those.

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Re: [GB] DSA LightCycle (again) - Order Placed with Vendor
« Reply #274 on: Mon, 01 May 2017, 11:56:09 »
Sorry if this was covered, do we have a relative ETA?
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Re: [GB] DSA LightCycle (again) - Order Placed with Vendor
« Reply #275 on: Mon, 01 May 2017, 12:09:41 »
Sorry if this was covered, do we have a relative ETA?

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Re: [GB] DSA LightCycle (again) - Order Placed with Vendor
« Reply #276 on: Mon, 01 May 2017, 12:26:27 »
Sorry if this was covered, do we have a relative ETA?

Buy is running to the end of month and every kit is going to be produced!

Just curious: I assume this pushes the estimated ship date from May 31st to mid-June, correct?

Maybe. I added some buffer so this could potentially still ship on time

This was the last I heard. I assume that's still accurate.
Maybe they're waiting for gasmasks and latex to get sexy again.

The world has become a weird place.

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Re: [GB] DSA LightCycle (again) - Order Placed with Vendor
« Reply #277 on: Mon, 01 May 2017, 12:39:43 »
Sorry if this was covered, do we have a relative ETA?

Buy is running to the end of month and every kit is going to be produced!

Just curious: I assume this pushes the estimated ship date from May 31st to mid-June, correct?

Maybe. I added some buffer so this could potentially still ship on time

This is still accurate.

This was the last I heard. I assume that's still accurate.

Re: [GB] DSA LightCycle (again) - Order Placed with Vendor
« Reply #278 on: Fri, 26 May 2017, 10:24:45 »
Is anyone still alive in here? This thread is too quiet!

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Re: [GB] DSA LightCycle (again) - Order Placed with Vendor
« Reply #279 on: Fri, 26 May 2017, 10:35:59 »
Is anyone still alive in here? This thread is too quiet!

I keep checking back, hoping that Evan has the caps. SoonTM!

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Re: [GB] DSA LightCycle (again) - Order Placed with Vendor
« Reply #280 on: Fri, 26 May 2017, 10:42:36 »
I'm just sitting and waiting quietly!  When I don't think about it, time flies faster.  especially when you're really distracted with other stuff going on.  Otherwise I'd be biting my nails all the time thinking about tapping them on these caps.  ;)
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« Reply #281 on: Fri, 26 May 2017, 10:44:02 »
When I don't think about it, time flies faster.

Same, fam. Same.
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Re: [GB] DSA LightCycle (again) - Order Placed with Vendor
« Reply #282 on: Fri, 26 May 2017, 13:01:07 »
Is anyone still alive in here? This thread is too quiet!

I've been checking back occasionally, but I didn't want to bother Evangs. I figure the information he's provided is accurate, and, if anything changes, he'll update us here.
Maybe they're waiting for gasmasks and latex to get sexy again.

The world has become a weird place.

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Re: [GB] DSA LightCycle (again) - Order Placed with Vendor
« Reply #283 on: Fri, 26 May 2017, 13:19:06 »
As soon as GB has been extended I don't expect shipping earlier than July. The lead time is 10 weeks from 4/04/2017, so you can count yourself.
So I just seat here patiently, waiting for them and preparing everything else for my 60% alps board.

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Re: [GB] DSA LightCycle (again) - Order Placed with Vendor
« Reply #284 on: Fri, 26 May 2017, 16:39:09 »
If anyone changes their mind and wants to sell me their slot for an alps set or a delivered alps set, just let me know.

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Re: [GB] DSA LightCycle (again) - Order Placed with Vendor
« Reply #285 on: Fri, 26 May 2017, 21:12:14 »
We are currently on track for SP delivering to me at the end of June. I just checked them this week and so far so good

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Re: [GB] DSA LightCycle (again) - Order Placed with Vendor
« Reply #286 on: Fri, 26 May 2017, 21:53:49 »
We are currently on track for SP delivering to me at the end of June. I just checked them this week and so far so good

June is much better than December (my latest Out of the Vault set), ugh...

Again, I am so glad to be a part of this...thanks, one more time, evangs!
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Re: [GB] DSA LightCycle (again) - Order Placed with Vendor
« Reply #287 on: Fri, 26 May 2017, 22:18:27 »
Good to hear. We will be at the end of June before you know it.

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Re: [GB] DSA LightCycle (again) - Order Placed with Vendor
« Reply #288 on: Sat, 27 May 2017, 00:07:59 »
Welp, I'm disappointed I decided to build an ALPs board now and not two months ago.

I'd love to see this set go for another round later.
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Re: [GB] DSA LightCycle (again) - Order Placed with Vendor
« Reply #289 on: Sun, 28 May 2017, 21:31:24 »
Welp, I'm disappointed I decided to build an ALPs board now and not two months ago.

I'd love to see this set go for another round later.
I'm in the same boat. I would trade my vintage dolch PAC65 board for a set of these. Maybe if we are ridiculously lucky, a couple of people will have second thoughts and send us PMs :cool:

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Re: [GB] DSA LightCycle (again) - Order Placed with Vendor
« Reply #290 on: Sun, 28 May 2017, 22:24:14 »
Welp, I'm disappointed I decided to build an ALPs board now and not two months ago.

I'd love to see this set go for another round later.
I'm in the same boat. I would trade my vintage dolch PAC65 board for a set of these. Maybe if we are ridiculously lucky, a couple of people will have second thoughts and send us PMs :cool:

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Re: [GB] DSA LightCycle (again) - Order Placed with Vendor
« Reply #291 on: Sun, 28 May 2017, 23:54:04 »
I may part with my spot, if that's allowed. I ordered both the base kit and the international/addon kit in ALPS

Anyone interested should PM me.
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Re: [GB] DSA LightCycle (again) - Order Placed with Vendor
« Reply #292 on: Mon, 29 May 2017, 08:48:12 »
I may part with my spot, if that's allowed. I ordered both the base kit and the international/addon kit in ALPS

Anyone interested should PM me.

Yes that is fine. Coordinate the trade, handle payment and when you are both good to go email me the details and I will update shipping address

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Re: [GB] DSA LightCycle (again) - Order Placed with Vendor
« Reply #293 on: Thu, 01 June 2017, 16:42:02 »
Dang, I hate I missed this.  This set is awesome, great job!
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Re: [GB] DSA LightCycle (again) - Order Placed with Vendor
« Reply #294 on: Thu, 01 June 2017, 17:37:59 »
Dang, I hate I missed this.  This set is awesome, great job!

I'll post some pics when I get mine so you can enjoy them vicariously  :D .
Maybe they're waiting for gasmasks and latex to get sexy again.

The world has become a weird place.

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« Reply #295 on: Fri, 02 June 2017, 09:18:17 »
Dang, I hate I missed this.  This set is awesome, great job!

I'll post some pics when I get mine so you can enjoy them vicariously  :D .

And I will drool enviously while I view them  :D.  I signed up for the mailing list so maybe I will be able to get a MX set at some point.  If not I am definitely going to watch the second hand market and any future runs for this.   
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Re: [GB] DSA LightCycle (again) - Order Placed with Vendor
« Reply #296 on: Fri, 02 June 2017, 09:37:46 »
I hate that I missed this. Would love one that fits on MX stems.
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Re: [GB] DSA LightCycle (again) - Order Placed with Vendor
« Reply #297 on: Fri, 02 June 2017, 09:39:52 »
This set is pretty much my end-game set for my main deck, once I get it built up and the switches spring-swapped.
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Re: [GB] DSA LightCycle (again) - Order Placed with Vendor
« Reply #298 on: Fri, 02 June 2017, 12:26:07 »
I hate that I missed this as well. I remember reading ALPS but didn't know much about them then. Signed up for the mailer list. Hoping there are a few extras.
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« Reply #299 on: Fri, 02 June 2017, 13:57:54 »
Heck, I don't even know what the different ALPS switches feel like nor do I know what colors they are, but damn, I feel like I should try to get a LightCycle set for ALPS just in case. lol