I wish the accent kits would have been split up I just looked and to get the accent kit + the base its going to be around 200 USD with shipping. Special since the main accent kit I want is the light blues. I guess I got to give this some thinking. Is there any chance the light blue accent kit could be a option then the other two kits be a secondary option that is bundled to cut down on price?
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There is a small mistake in the NORDE kit render, the tertiary legend on the second key from the bottom right should be a backslash and not a forward slash.
The website doesn't allow the "[GB] GMK Eclipse" item to be added twice to the cart. How does one order different quantities of each kit?
The website doesn't allow the "[GB] GMK Eclipse" item to be added twice to the cart. How does one order different quantities of each kit?Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/SJaCuGt.png)
The website doesn't allow the "[GB] GMK Eclipse" item to be added twice to the cart. How does one order different quantities of each kit?Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/SJaCuGt.png)
The website doesn't allow the "[GB] GMK Eclipse" item to be added twice to the cart. How does one order different quantities of each kit?Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/SJaCuGt.png)
Yes, but the cart contents for Eclipse seems to get replaced each time the join button is clicked. So, you can't add X base kits, Y nordes and Z accents. That's what I meant with "different quantities of each kit".
Novelties are all pad printed?Nope. Novelties are doubleshot.
Very nice, looks like I'm in for novelties then :DNovelties are all pad printed?Nope. Novelties are doubleshot.
Is it not possible to pay will Paypal?
Is it not possible to pay with Paypal?
All payments can be made by PayPal or Bank-Transfer. You will get an e-mail at the end of the GB if it succeeds. You can also pay by Credit Card in worst case scenarios.I think the fact that you have to choose “Pay later” might be what’s causing the confusion. If someone doesn’t read all the way through the page they might think they have to pay immediately using the swipe option on your site.
Is there any plans for us proxies, or if MOQ arent met? 13% after almost a week is rough and i don't think any set could sell 250 copies in europe alone.I agree. It’s an amazing color combination and it would be a shame if it wasn’t made. I think a proxy might be a good way to entice some more buyers who worry about ordering something from Europe.
Its a shame since i love this set.
Is there any plans for us proxies, or if MOQ arent met? 13% after almost a week is rough and i don't think any set could sell 250 copies in europe alone.I agree. It’s an amazing color combination and it would be a shame if it wasn’t made. I think a proxy might be a good way to entice some more buyers who worry about ordering something from Europe.
Its a shame since i love this set.
Is there any plans for us proxies, or if MOQ arent met? 13% after almost a week is rough and i don't think any set could sell 250 copies in europe alone.I agree. It’s an amazing color combination and it would be a shame if it wasn’t made. I think a proxy might be a good way to entice some more buyers who worry about ordering something from Europe.
Its a shame since i love this set.
What exactly is the worry about Europe? Aren’t candykeys in Germany where GMK is? Seems to me the process is gonna be the same either way. I think the real issue here is there are a lot of GMK gbs running now or about to start so they are all fighting for moq.
Is there any plans for us proxies, or if MOQ arent met? 13% after almost a week is rough and i don't think any set could sell 250 copies in europe alone.I agree. It’s an amazing color combination and it would be a shame if it wasn’t made. I think a proxy might be a good way to entice some more buyers who worry about ordering something from Europe.
Its a shame since i love this set.
What exactly is the worry about Europe? Aren’t candykeys in Germany where GMK is? Seems to me the process is gonna be the same either way. I think the real issue here is there are a lot of GMK gbs running now or about to start so they are all fighting for moq.
Problem is EU is maybe 3rd of 4th biggest keycap buyer. Shipping etc that candykeys offer overseas is cheap, but people are hesitant to order from overseas and only a small portion do it. Especially if MOQ is 250, i think it would be important to have a presence in the biggest keycap market.
Look at 9009 numbers for example. Latest numbers of #sales from europe is 37.
Is there any plans for us proxies, or if MOQ arent met? 13% after almost a week is rough and i don't think any set could sell 250 copies in europe alone.I agree. It’s an amazing color combination and it would be a shame if it wasn’t made. I think a proxy might be a good way to entice some more buyers who worry about ordering something from Europe.
Its a shame since i love this set.
What exactly is the worry about Europe? Aren’t candykeys in Germany where GMK is? Seems to me the process is gonna be the same either way. I think the real issue here is there are a lot of GMK gbs running now or about to start so they are all fighting for moq.
Problem is EU is maybe 3rd of 4th biggest keycap buyer. Shipping etc that candykeys offer overseas is cheap, but people are hesitant to order from overseas and only a small portion do it. Especially if MOQ is 250, i think it would be important to have a presence in the biggest keycap market.
Look at 9009 numbers for example. Latest numbers of #sales from europe is 37.
Yeah but that’s based on where people are buying from. Stores in the internet work the same for everyone.
Just because they are being sold in Europe doesn’t mean they have to sell primarily to Europe. 9009 would have sold just as well without a us proxy. Hype is hype. Your keys are going to ship from Germany to the us at some point. Why does it matter if it’s before or after they are being sent to you directly?
Is there any plans for us proxies, or if MOQ arent met? 13% after almost a week is rough and i don't think any set could sell 250 copies in europe alone.I agree. It’s an amazing color combination and it would be a shame if it wasn’t made. I think a proxy might be a good way to entice some more buyers who worry about ordering something from Europe.
Its a shame since i love this set.
What exactly is the worry about Europe? Aren’t candykeys in Germany where GMK is? Seems to me the process is gonna be the same either way. I think the real issue here is there are a lot of GMK gbs running now or about to start so they are all fighting for moq.
Problem is EU is maybe 3rd of 4th biggest keycap buyer. Shipping etc that candykeys offer overseas is cheap, but people are hesitant to order from overseas and only a small portion do it. Especially if MOQ is 250, i think it would be important to have a presence in the biggest keycap market.
Look at 9009 numbers for example. Latest numbers of #sales from europe is 37.
Yeah but that’s based on where people are buying from. Stores in the internet work the same for everyone.
Just because they are being sold in Europe doesn’t mean they have to sell primarily to Europe. 9009 would have sold just as well without a us proxy. Hype is hype. Your keys are going to ship from Germany to the us at some point. Why does it matter if it’s before or after they are being sent to you directly?
I have already adressed that in my previous response.
I think it’s people’s perception that it’s going to be more difficult to deal with because it’s coming “all the way” from Europe and might get lost. Having a proxy alleviates that worry because the entire NA order comes to the proxy. The timing with 9009 didn’t help either but I think it’s a combination of these things.Is there any plans for us proxies, or if MOQ arent met? 13% after almost a week is rough and i don't think any set could sell 250 copies in europe alone.I agree. It’s an amazing color combination and it would be a shame if it wasn’t made. I think a proxy might be a good way to entice some more buyers who worry about ordering something from Europe.
Its a shame since i love this set.
What exactly is the worry about Europe? Aren’t candykeys in Germany where GMK is? Seems to me the process is gonna be the same either way. I think the real issue here is there are a lot of GMK gbs running now or about to start so they are all fighting for moq.
I know my biggest hang up with this set is overall cost over 200USD shipped is way to expensive for a keycap set right now for me. The thing is I could just get the base set and it be cheaper but the base set.. isn't what sales me its the modifiers specifically the light blue. The fact there all bundled together and cost almost half the base set just pushes the price way to high. I really think that might be having a huge impact on the adoption rate of this set. I continue to watch it and see what happens but also juggling other group buys I want to join also.
This is a good point. The fact that the base price isn’t in the units of the largest market hurts the GB. When browsing someone might look at the price and simply dismiss it as too expensive because it’s in Euros. Not saying that it’s a correct assumption but it is what most will think.
I think this is a misconception.
Non-eu residents DONT pay any tax. Shipping is 12 euro (to US). Base kit is 113 euro. So a total of $150.
I think this might not be clear enough, because its really really affordable.
I know my biggest hang up with this set is overall cost over 200USD shipped is way to expensive for a keycap set right now for me. The thing is I could just get the base set and it be cheaper but the base set.. isn't what sales me its the modifiers specifically the light blue. The fact there all bundled together and cost almost half the base set just pushes the price way to high. I really think that might be having a huge impact on the adoption rate of this set. I continue to watch it and see what happens but also juggling other group buys I want to join also.
I think this is a misconception.
Non-eu residents DONT pay any tax. Shipping is 12 euro (to US). Base kit is 113 euro. So a total of $150.
I think this might not be clear enough, because its really really affordable.
That was with out the tax I went added it to cart and the base kit is not bad its when you add the modifier and shipping that it jumps to over 200 USD. I think its 180 USD with Modifier no shipping. The entire kit was 150 USD with modifiers that be great.$150 for both kits is quite unrealistic unless you sell Nautilus numbers.
Wait, so your argument is seriously that you are hesitant to buy from Europe because other people are hesitant to buy from Europe for no reason? Worried about those Mad Cow Caps?
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Base kit + Accent kit + shipping to the west coast of the US is currently $232 USD (195.56 euro).
Even if the base and accent kits hit their respective higher MOQ tier, it'll still cost over $200 USD ($208.27 USD / 175.55 euro).
I like this set, but that's a little too expensive for me personally.
Base kit + Accent kit + shipping to the west coast of the US is currently $232 USD (195.56 euro).
Even if the base and accent kits hit their respective higher MOQ tier, it'll still cost over $200 USD ($208.27 USD / 175.55 euro).
I like this set, but that's a little too expensive for me personally.
Base-set price is very good. The accent kit is quite expensive.
Base kit + Accent kit + shipping to the west coast of the US is currently $232 USD (195.56 euro).
Even if the base and accent kits hit their respective higher MOQ tier, it'll still cost over $200 USD ($208.27 USD / 175.55 euro).
I like this set, but that's a little too expensive for me personally.
Base-set price is very good. The accent kit is quite expensive.
Yeah, but the accent kit is part of the charm. The base kit alone doesn't interest me too much.
I didn't mean to come off as saying the price was to high. I understand the price is fair and that its with in reason. That still doesn't stop it from being a little to much for me to want to jump on. Its like saying somethings 25% off on sale. Just because its on sale and its a really good price doesn't make it something your going to snag. I hope if this doesn't hit MOQ.. that they would consider re running it but doing the modifiers as a single color that was 1/3 the price. Perhaps that give it the boost it need to hit the 250 MOQ.. I do hope it succeed thought its such a lovely set even if its one I might not invest in.If single modifier will be progress, not 1/3 because of mold price. Maybe 1/3+about 10euro will be.
Am I the only one noticing there are way too many GMK GB's going on atm?
Eclipse is one of my favorite sets of the year but so is Necro and 9009.
Pro tip: Don't all launch GB's at once, plenty of interested won't have the funds
Am I the only one noticing there are way too many GMK GB's going on atm?
Eclipse is one of my favorite sets of the year but so is Necro and 9009.
Pro tip: Don't all launch GB's at once, plenty of interested won't have the funds
This is not something all the vendors can come around, sit down and decide who goes first. It's the nature of the hobby.
But honestly, when you see 3 GMK groupbuys are running atm how come someone thinks it's a good idea to put out the fourth and fifth?Am I the only one noticing there are way too many GMK GB's going on atm?
Eclipse is one of my favorite sets of the year but so is Necro and 9009.
Pro tip: Don't all launch GB's at once, plenty of interested won't have the funds
This is not something all the vendors can come around, sit down and decide who goes first. It's the nature of the hobby.
yeah
this is not a new issue
@CandyKeys @T0mb3ry:
Would you mind if I ask if someone would share his Addon-Kit with me? I'm only interested in the esc and ansi-enter keys.
70€ is a little too much for 6 keys. I would be in for a Base-Kit if someone was interested in dividing the addons.
But i guess this is the wrong thread to complain as Eclipse was supposed to drop around Halloween.
Would you clarify / make it easier for non-eu customer to see the 20% lower price they will pay? I think that would make more people order.The prices in the OP are without tax.
So the confusion is that the price IS the price being paid. There is no additional discounted price. The OP notes the listed prices are the price. EU customers would then pay an additional TAX on top of the price indicated. What the CandyKeys website indicates to non-EU customers is that if you put in your shipping address, the "shopping bag" will not include any TAX additional. In other words, if you are a customer in the EU, you would be subjected to the price PLUS TAX.
Someone please correct me if this is not the case.
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I don't know if someone has already posted on Reddit yet but someone should post something on /r/MechanicalKeyboards/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/) and /r/mechmarket/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/) the more people know about this GB the better (also DT)
EDIT: There has already been a post about it on /r/RMK already but not on /r/mechmarket/
I'll be joining in on the GB this week (just been waiting for the funds). I really hope people jump in! I'll be down for the base, and the accent kit for sure. I'd even go for the nord kit if it gets even remotely close to MOQ to help out.I am not US and also EU. Just Korea. But I also think so as your comments. It is reasonable price. Hope to jump up!
Edit: also, living in the US, I'm not really put off by the pricing here. its roughly $135 for the base, which is not bad by any means. Plus we kind of benefit here by not having to pay VAT... really there are a lot of positives here that people are missing. I do wish the accent kit was a bit cheaper... but its a big accent kit, so it makes sense. I just really want this set to succeed, I'll do what I can to help :thumb:
Is the numbers updated manually? It made a big jump from 13 to 21, so either someone placed a huge order or the numbers are manually updated.
I still hold the position that the numbers would get a huge boost if US proxy to attract US buyers.
Is the numbers updated manually? It made a big jump from 13 to 21, so either someone placed a huge order or the numbers are manually updated.
I still hold the position that the numbers would get a huge boost if US proxy to attract US buyers.
I'd guess that a US proxy won't make it a lot cheaper (if any at all) for you guys, maybe $5 because of the bulk shipping, but I don't know how much your domestic shipiping is.
It would still make a lot more people order though, just because most don't bother looking at the actual deal they'd get if they ordered directly.
Is the numbers updated manually? It made a big jump from 13 to 21, so either someone placed a huge order or the numbers are manually updated.
I still hold the position that the numbers would get a huge boost if US proxy to attract US buyers.
I'd guess that a US proxy won't make it a lot cheaper (if any at all) for you guys, maybe $5 because of the bulk shipping, but I don't know how much your domestic shipiping is.
It would still make a lot more people order though, just because most don't bother looking at the actual deal they'd get if they ordered directly.
Yeah I saw that. I guess it's getting updated manually, then? I've been checking the page like crazy haha.
Bumping this up, 26% and 25% for the base and accent kits respectively right now.
Yeah I saw that. I guess it's getting updated manually, then? I've been checking the page like crazy haha.Bumping this up, 26% and 25% for the base and accent kits respectively right now.
Sorry! :D We are working on some code to make it automatic. We also always want to make sure that it is 100% with no maybes, so we always keep an eye on it to keep it realistic.
it is nice!!Show Image(https://i.redd.it/x4ssxwqft9tz.jpg)
Somebody posted this picture on reddit. It does a really good job of showing off the light blue color what will be used in this set. Picture by /u/atectatifern.
Is the chart still current. I'm sad if we are still so far. Hard to compete with so many GMK sets at once.
Is the chart still current. I'm sad if we are still so far. Hard to compete with so many GMK sets at once.
I hope not :'(
Bad time for GMK in general, I think of the 5 in GB period, 3 will fail.
Is the chart still current. I'm sad if we are still so far. Hard to compete with so many GMK sets at once.
I hope not :'(
Bad time for GMK in general, I think of the 5 in GB period, 3 will fail.
Right now it’s just TA RA and 9009 right?
Eclipse, Necro and Pristine are all struggling?
Or is there something else lol. I guess many are saving for Laser too. Pristine seems like a misfire to me, with 9009 coming right after it had no chance. All the beige fanatics already had their fix. But who knows, zFrontier may push it through. A WS1 set would probably have done better but some space between other buys would still do it well.
I’m really hoping necro and eclipse pull through somehow though.
Is the chart still current. I'm sad if we are still so far. Hard to compete with so many GMK sets at once.
I hope not :'(
Bad time for GMK in general, I think of the 5 in GB period, 3 will fail.
Right now it’s just TA RA and 9009 right?
Eclipse, Necro and Pristine are all struggling?
Or is there something else lol. I guess many are saving for Laser too. Pristine seems like a misfire to me, with 9009 coming right after it had no chance. All the beige fanatics already had their fix. But who knows, zFrontier may push it through. A WS1 set would probably have done better but some space between other buys would still do it well.
I’m really hoping necro and eclipse pull through somehow though.
I really want this set to happen. I saw the base set go up 1% today after a full week? Im a little concerned at this point. Are there any plans on posting this on mechmarket? It's over halfway through the GB period and still no post there, which could potentially help this set gain more traction. Being from the US, I myself don't see how a NA proxy would actually help much, but if a large number of people aren't joining because of that I am all for it. I think the main thing here is there isn't a lot of promotion going on.
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I really want this set to happen. I saw the base set go up 1% today after a full week? Im a little concerned at this point. Are there any plans on posting this on mechmarket? It's over halfway through the GB period and still no post there, which could potentially help this set gain more traction. Being from the US, I myself don't see how a NA proxy would actually help much, but if a large number of people aren't joining because of that I am all for it. I think the main thing here is there isn't a lot of promotion going on.
I'll be joining after payday, I assume (and hope) a lot of others will be doing so too
I would save any leddit posting until the 31st, for the h'ween hype and when people have more money in their pockets
Why not post one now and when Halloween rolls around? Once a week doesn’t seem too extreme for promotion.I really want this set to happen. I saw the base set go up 1% today after a full week? Im a little concerned at this point. Are there any plans on posting this on mechmarket? It's over halfway through the GB period and still no post there, which could potentially help this set gain more traction. Being from the US, I myself don't see how a NA proxy would actually help much, but if a large number of people aren't joining because of that I am all for it. I think the main thing here is there isn't a lot of promotion going on.
I'll be joining after payday, I assume (and hope) a lot of others will be doing so too
I would save any leddit posting until the 31st, for the h'ween hype and when people have more money in their pockets
Yeah, but that only leaves 6 days for another 200 people (approx.) to join in for the base set to hit MOQ. This would be unlikely, especially considering it's only gone up 1% since Monday (which I kind of find hard to believe). Posting earlier would probably help - it will still be close enough to Halloween to generate hype, but will give people more time to think about it and join.
I wonder if there is a chance to potentially extend the GB period? This may help weather the storm brought on from the other GMK GBs that are live.
I agree, I think once a week is perfectly acceptable.Why not post one now and when Halloween rolls around? Once a week doesn’t seem too extreme for promotion.I really want this set to happen. I saw the base set go up 1% today after a full week? Im a little concerned at this point. Are there any plans on posting this on mechmarket? It's over halfway through the GB period and still no post there, which could potentially help this set gain more traction. Being from the US, I myself don't see how a NA proxy would actually help much, but if a large number of people aren't joining because of that I am all for it. I think the main thing here is there isn't a lot of promotion going on.
I'll be joining after payday, I assume (and hope) a lot of others will be doing so too
I would save any leddit posting until the 31st, for the h'ween hype and when people have more money in their pockets
Yeah, but that only leaves 6 days for another 200 people (approx.) to join in for the base set to hit MOQ. This would be unlikely, especially considering it's only gone up 1% since Monday (which I kind of find hard to believe). Posting earlier would probably help - it will still be close enough to Halloween to generate hype, but will give people more time to think about it and join.
I wonder if there is a chance to potentially extend the GB period? This may help weather the storm brought on from the other GMK GBs that are live.
So were at 28% and its not much time left.
Any words on this? Do we need to reach 100% for it to fire? Is there any plan b? I really want this keyset, but there is lack of updates here.
This is a frustrating GB.
-No updates
-No response to questions
-No promotion
Plenty of people want this set, but we dont hear any updates, whats the status, what will happened?
This is a frustrating GB.
-No updates
-No response to questions
-No promotion
Plenty of people want this set, but we dont hear any updates, whats the status, what will happened?
This is a frustrating GB.
-No updates
-No response to questions
-No promotion
Plenty of people want this set, but we dont hear any updates, whats the status, what will happened?
I am sorry about lack of updates. My bad.
As everyone can see GMK Eclipse will not make it this time. Currently there are many exciting GB active, which makes it hard for GMK Eclipse. Also GMK Eclipse is missing a large amount of Base sets to reach moq and i dont think it will gather enough base sets in two remaining days. Afaik the progressbar on Candykeys is updated automatically.
Perhaps next time Eclipse will get a better chance, tho i dont know when its going to happpen. For that i will make sure Eclipse will get for each region a proxy.
Anyway i'd like to thank everyone for support.
Count me in on the "eagerly waiting for a relaunch" list. This blue violet color that you came up with is too good to go unused. :-*Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/Xj9kjTr.jpg)
Also, I'd just like to say that I think we got the accent kit wrong. Even though it was put to a vote it was simply too big with the three different colors. A thought for the rerun might be have a single accent color in the Yuri blue since it was the most popular. it also has more character and is a more interesting color than the Purple or Burgundy.
Base kit + Accent kit + shipping to the west coast of the US is currently $232 USD (195.56 euro).
Even if the base and accent kits hit their respective higher MOQ tier, it'll still cost over $200 USD ($208.27 USD / 175.55 euro).
I like this set, but that's a little too expensive for me personally.
Base-set price is very good. The accent kit is quite expensive.
Yeah, but the accent kit is part of the charm. The base kit alone doesn't interest me too much.
Actually price is fair considering it contains both novelties + color mods in one.
I really like the color pack though so might get it and split it up.
The purple / red should work with yuri for example, since i belive its the same blue as legends, and the white addons can be used with any n9 set.
it was just run at a bad time with little hypeThis so much.
try again in a few months
it was just run at a bad time with little hypeThis so much.
try again in a few months
Look at RA r2, hit the moq of 150 while all the kits didn't.
Look at Pristine...
Look at Necro where nobody really knows how far it is with a severe lack of communication and numbers, which to me implies it's having a hard tim getting to moq
Apart from that there were SA Oblivion, DSA Pulse and what not... there is only so much money one can throw at keycaps a month. :/
Am I the only one noticing there are way too many GMK GB's going on atm?
Eclipse is one of my favorite sets of the year but so is Necro and 9009.
Pro tip: Don't all launch GB's at once, plenty of interested won't have the funds
@CandyKeys are there any updates here? I know that you're probably busy with the other GBs you're running / preparing for on your site, but many people have asked where things are at with this GB with no response. I really like this set, but there's definitely been a lack of communication for the past two weeks, and that's concerning. With GMK Laser right around the corner, I'm sure many of us (including myself) still want this set, but are curious as to what the plan is since Laser is likely going to tie up a lot of people's wallets. Thanks! I hope all is well!Sorry about that! We were 24/7 online and still are regarding everything on all communication forms, just lacked here a little. We tried pushing it out via many ways and we talked to customers and pitched it but sadly they were not a fan of the set.
This is a frustrating GB.
-No updates
-No response to questions
-No promotion
Plenty of people want this set, but we dont hear any updates, whats the status, what will happened?
I really want this set to happen. I saw the base set go up 1% today after a full week? Im a little concerned at this point. Are there any plans on posting this on mechmarket? It's over halfway through the GB period and still no post there, which could potentially help this set gain more traction. Being from the US, I myself don't see how a NA proxy would actually help much, but if a large number of people aren't joining because of that I am all for it. I think the main thing here is there isn't a lot of promotion going on.
Guys, i'm 100% confident not having USA (and preferable asia) will make reaching 250 MOQ impossible.
Yes most orders was from us/asia. There is a bunch of enthusiast that will travel to the worlds end to buy a nice keyset.
However, a lot of people are hesitant and will just not order when not available domestic. Europeans are used to having to go to US to buy keyset, but US buyers always has had their stuff available domestic.
This numbers are from the 9009. (the most recent update showing all the different locations numbers) (little over 400 base when those numbers was taken)
205: Korea + Singapore + China
175: USA
53: EU
Current eclipse is approx 73 base.
I'm afraid we will run into the same issue again if there is no proxy. The few americans/asian will order again, and i hope it fires because i really like the set.
My suggestions:
-ASIA + US proxy (id guess a US proxy will pull bigger number. I think 9009 was a outlier)
-Promote on reddit (mech keyboard + mechmarket) a lot. The reach reddit get is huge compared to GH.
If people just say this didn't fire because a lot of GBs i think it might lead to the same outcome. Did it had an effect? Of course, but i doubt we would went from 30% to 100%.
I really want this set to happen. I saw the base set go up 1% today after a full week? Im a little concerned at this point. Are there any plans on posting this on mechmarket? It's over halfway through the GB period and still no post there, which could potentially help this set gain more traction. Being from the US, I myself don't see how a NA proxy would actually help much, but if a large number of people aren't joining because of that I am all for it. I think the main thing here is there isn't a lot of promotion going on.
The largest problem with sets is not promotion, we have sent our personal letters and gotten personal responses from customers, the problem was everyone knew that the set was running and it was getting hits but no purchases, from the data we see we have around we actually had record-breaking numbers view and interact with the gmk eclipse page and everyone was aware of it. There were posts on reddit too, and a lot of comments. Promotion will sadly not be able to change someone's likes and dislikes on a set, its either hit or miss.
I really want this set to happen. I saw the base set go up 1% today after a full week? Im a little concerned at this point. Are there any plans on posting this on mechmarket? It's over halfway through the GB period and still no post there, which could potentially help this set gain more traction. Being from the US, I myself don't see how a NA proxy would actually help much, but if a large number of people aren't joining because of that I am all for it. I think the main thing here is there isn't a lot of promotion going on.
The largest problem with sets is not promotion, we have sent our personal letters and gotten personal responses from customers, the problem was everyone knew that the set was running and it was getting hits but no purchases, from the data we see we have around we actually had record-breaking numbers view and interact with the gmk eclipse page and everyone was aware of it. There were posts on reddit too, and a lot of comments. Promotion will sadly not be able to change someone's likes and dislikes on a set, its either hit or miss.
You DO need to make it more clear that payment is after GB and tbh.
You act like there is only a single reason why people went to the site and didn’t purchase.
There are lots of reasons, maybe they DID like it but just spent their money on 9009 or TA RA or Laser, etc. maybe they just backed one of the dozens of new boards.
Trying to get people’s money during the holiday season is hard enough as it is. Add in so much competition and it’s easy to see why the set struggled.
Maybe you did keep up on reddit, I don’t really know, but I put in an order 2 weeks ago and haven’t seen a single communication from you since then. Reddit is an awful place to do updates for a GB cause unless you are a reddit addict and are there when new stuff comes in, it quickly rolls out of view. I would strongly suggest you use either GH or Email to send updates if you want to ensure people actually see them.
I would also suggest a timestamp for your progress bar. At this point I think many people just assume you were inactive, and that doesn’t exactly inspire confidence.
The only post I saw about Eclipse on reddit was T0mb3ry's initial post. There was nothing posted on mechmarket. Am I missing something?
Edit: from my past observations, it's usually not just left in the hands of the set designer to promote the GB for their set. Sure they often do promote it some, but I usually see the vendors promote the GB too.
Edit 2: there was also that one other post about the color samples.
It sounds like this set won't be making a return then... :(
The only post I saw about Eclipse on reddit was T0mb3ry's initial post. There was nothing posted on mechmarket. Am I missing something?
Edit: from my past observations, it's usually not just left in the hands of the set designer to promote the GB for their set. Sure they often do promote it some, but I usually see the vendors promote the GB too.
Edit 2: there was also that one other post about the color samples.
Just got an email that my pre-order is cancelled, is the GB not happening?
Just got an email that my pre-order is cancelled, is the GB not happening?
Scroll up... In short, no; it didn't meet MOQ.
Yeah i really want this set. The n9 and blue is so good. Is there any consideration using a stock GMK color of legends to make MOQ 150?Does it work like that? I thought it was the case that if you have any custom color MOQ goes up to 250. I’m not sure but that was my impression.
Yeah i really want this set. The n9 and blue is so good. Is there any consideration using a stock GMK color of legends to make MOQ 150?Does it work like that? I thought it was the case that if you have any custom color MOQ goes up to 250. I’m not sure but that was my impression.
It's the use of any custom colors that pushes the MOQ to 250. Unfortunately, there isn't a blue that comes close to whats being used for the modifiers. To keep the colors true to what they were this round, the 250 MOQ is unavoidable.Yeah i really want this set. The n9 and blue is so good. Is there any consideration using a stock GMK color of legends to make MOQ 150?Does it work like that? I thought it was the case that if you have any custom color MOQ goes up to 250. I’m not sure but that was my impression.
The modifier base color is also custom.Yeah i really want this set. The n9 and blue is so good. Is there any consideration using a stock GMK color of legends to make MOQ 150?Does it work like that? I thought it was the case that if you have any custom color MOQ goes up to 250. I’m not sure but that was my impression.
Is there more custom colors than the light blue?
Is this GB going to start soon? next year perhaps?
Maybe massdrop could make this GB more successful?
Maybe massdrop could make this GB more successful?
Possibly, if they don't screw up the fulfillment.
Maybe massdrop could make this GB more successful?
Possibly, if they don't screw up the fulfillment.
Massdrop is terrible for europe, takes a long time and almost always gets caught in customs, making the set really expensive... Via Candykeys' store would be great, and there was a US proxy for the American/Canadian folks if I'm not mistaken.
The GB just ran at a bad time and with little promotion. Hope it runs again
Maybe massdrop could make this GB more successful?
Possibly, if they don't screw up the fulfillment.
Massdrop is terrible for europe, takes a long time and almost always gets caught in customs, making the set really expensive... Via Candykeys' store would be great, and there was a US proxy for the American/Canadian folks if I'm not mistaken.
The GB just ran at a bad time and with little promotion. Hope it runs again
Massdrop is fantastic (for europe).
1. takes a long time? What is it that takes a long time? Since when was a GMK set delayed from them?
2. Caught in customs, you mean paying VAT which you ought to do. If euro proxy, you will still pay VAT.
@T0mb3ry: Any chance this set gets a new try?
Still like it so much.
Just make a deal with massdrop and sell the blue modifiers. White on black sets are being sold on massdrop for 99 usd, before discounts.
GMK Eclipse is the most beautiful key cap design I have seen.This ran last year about the same time (although hit by other sets that went live around the same time) and it sadly didn't hit moq. The NorDe kit had abysmal numbers iirc so i doubt that those would get another chance outside of md. To the black and with idea, there was a set that just ran with black mods/white alphas (gmk monochrome) and it needed a prolonged gb period to barely hit moq.
I would crave to get it in a more generic form made of *all white on black*, also please do
* NorDe
* all-blank Windows button variant.
Can this be possible?
I'd use it with a Filco or WASD keyboard. There are many good mechanical keyboards out there, but their key cap sets are despicable. I think this Eclipse design in white on black (also black on white can be totally relevant) can be a constant sell, there is no need to just massdrop it rarely.
(Wider NorDe conversation here and praise for Eclipse, https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=97874 .)