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Title: [GB] Switch MousePad(Shipped and Updated tracking number)
Post by: ilouis_07 on Mon, 11 June 2018, 12:15:16
Hi everyone,
Tracking url: http://www.ems.com.cn/mailtracking/e_you_jian_cha_xun.html


I'm new here and today i bring some Switch MousePads for your guys. Here we go:)

Designs:    https://imgur.com/a/6BRUcsr        Some examples:
More
(https://i.imgur.com/XQJtERl.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/Q3d6QOt.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/zKvwbuO.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/NF3d3rT.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/G7jDLa7.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/mhklW27.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/JyEB2rv.png)


Specifications:          - 900mm x 400mm x 2-6 mm
                               - Around 1000 grams included packaging for 4mm thickness,if 2mm around 500grams, if
                                 6mm, should be 1500 grams.
                               - Stitched Edges and Matching Stitching to the background(6mm doesn't have stitched edges)
                               - High Resolution and high quality(https://imgur.com/a/ELMMaLJ)
                               - Soft rubber raw material
                               - Each giant mousepad will come with a protective carrying pouch
                                                 
Price:                       2mm: $12 + shipping
                               3mm: $13 + shipping
                               4mm: $15 + shipping
                               5mm: $17 + shipping
                               6mm: $18 + shipping(NOTE that only 6mm version doesn't have stitched edges)
                               (All the price exclusive paypal fees)

Shipping:                 update 23th/June: For USA, Canada, AU, Malaysia and Singapore buyer, i already find cheaper courier. price is
                               much cheaper then EMS.
                               Directly shipped from China to overseas using EMS. (LIMITED at 2kG per one parcel)
                               Postage can check here: https://imgur.com/a/Tvcf8gx

                               How to calculate the shipping: total cost = postage part A + postage part B
                               eg: ship to USA, 15+0.09 x weight in grams, if weight is 1000 grams, then total will be
                               105 yuan(rmb) = 16.4 USD
                               Shipping time: eg: to USA 7-10 working days. Usually EMS is fast and safe:)

Timing:                    open from June 12 to June 26 :)
                               June 26 to June 28 send invoice to all and wait for the payment.
                               June 29 confirm the orders and submit to Factory.
                               June 30 to July 4th Factory can finish the manufacturing work.
                               July 5 will start shipping and updating the tracking number to all.

ORDER HERE:: https://goo.gl/forms/gAEztqxFuoqRCFbT2

PLEASE NOTE THAT:Because illustrations are designed and altered thru PhotoShop, there will be a slight difference in colors of the actual product and what is shown here. We'll try our best to diminish the probability to the lowest that can be seen with the naked eye.

This will mark the first ever groupbuy I ever organized on Geekhack! And if anything areas aren't done right, I hoped everyone would forgive me. Also, if you think you have any suggestions to improve groupbuys I am running or for whatever items you may also leave me a PM directly. Lastly, I would like to say thank you in advance to all that are supporting my deskpad groupbuy.

updates: cancelled all the unpaid orders, submitted paid orders to factory 1st/July.
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: Signature on Mon, 11 June 2018, 13:06:49
Approved! Added some pictures from the album as examples, feel free to delete if you think itīs unnecessary :)
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: jlee755 on Mon, 11 June 2018, 13:10:40
Good luck with GB! I thought you did a great job with the feedback from the community.
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: giangpn on Mon, 11 June 2018, 13:11:11
uhmmm, I love quite a few of them, which one is the one to go to... anyway, is 6mm too thick? (coming form the QCK+)
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: Signature on Mon, 11 June 2018, 13:18:26
uhmmm, I love quite a few of them, which one is the one to go to... anyway, is 6mm too thick? (coming form the QCK+)
QCK+ is 2mm so I'd imagine 6mm would feel quite diffrent!
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: foxmancore on Mon, 11 June 2018, 13:19:11
submitted the form :D
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: YiZZo on Mon, 11 June 2018, 13:20:30
Looks good. I can't decide which one to get. I don't know if I overlooked it, but when does the GB end?
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: Geckt on Mon, 11 June 2018, 13:31:28
Ohh yea, gonna get me some new mats soon.

Congrats to your first GH groupbuy OP.
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: ilouis_07 on Mon, 11 June 2018, 13:33:05
Looks good. I can't decide which one to get. I don't know if I overlooked it, but when does the GB end?
Oh I forgot to mention the group buy periodmy bad, from 12th June to 26th June, 2 weeks:)
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: ilouis_07 on Mon, 11 June 2018, 13:34:44
Approved! Added some pictures from the album as examples, feel free to delete if you think itīs unnecessary :)
Thank you so much moderator! Good point! I will edit tmr morning!
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: Signature on Mon, 11 June 2018, 13:35:57
Approved! Added some pictures from the album as examples, feel free to delete if you think itīs unnecessary :)
Thank you so much moderator! Good point! I will edit tmr morning!
modified with the start and end date aswell :)
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: ilouis_07 on Mon, 11 June 2018, 13:37:15
Good luck with GB! I thought you did a great job with the feedback from the community.
Thanks for your guys also, helped me to improve from many points, I really appreciate that!
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: ilouis_07 on Mon, 11 June 2018, 13:41:29
uhmmm, I love quite a few of them, which one is the one to go to... anyway, is 6mm too thick? (coming form the QCK+)
Imo, 4mm is quite nice already. But during the IC period, many ppl said they want to have thicker version, that's why I put 6mm. But factory told me 6mm version can't stitch the edges:( too thicker for the machine.
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: Geckt on Mon, 11 June 2018, 13:43:05
uhmmm, I love quite a few of them, which one is the one to go to... anyway, is 6mm too thick? (coming form the QCK+)
QCK+ is 2mm so I'd imagine 6mm would feel quite diffrent!

I had the 5mm ones and they're double stacked. Making it very soft and comfortable on your wrists and palms while typing.  ;D
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: ilouis_07 on Mon, 11 June 2018, 13:43:31
Ohh yea, gonna get me some new mats soon.

Congrats to your first GH groupbuy OP.
Thanks for the support! Hope you like the designs:)
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: akryl9296 on Mon, 11 June 2018, 13:45:15
Any option for the mat without the printing/schematics on it?
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: jamoz330 on Mon, 11 June 2018, 14:28:06
Do you have an estimated shipping date?
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: xondat on Mon, 11 June 2018, 15:50:10
Entered, thanks mate :thumb:

When will these ship?
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: h9n9n3 on Mon, 11 June 2018, 18:01:41
I'm interested but what's the advantage of getting thicker mat? Stability?
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: ilouis_07 on Mon, 11 June 2018, 19:21:32
Any option for the mat without the printing/schematics on it?
yup we can do also. Just leave a message in remark. We can remove the schematic layer for you.
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: ilouis_07 on Mon, 11 June 2018, 19:23:04
Entered, thanks mate :thumb:

When will these ship?
After gb ended, 7-10 days manufacturing.
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: ilouis_07 on Mon, 11 June 2018, 19:27:06
Do you have an estimated shipping date?
After gb ended(26 June), I will send the invoice to all the buyer and also submit all the orders to factory. They need 7-10 days to finish all the manufacturing works. After that, we will start shipping:)
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: luminor on Tue, 12 June 2018, 05:21:57
The brown paper looking good
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: Nujabez0 on Tue, 12 June 2018, 05:44:44
Great prices on the mousepads and they look sick. My buddy are in for one a piece! Also you should put the manufacturing time + shipping time together in the top post (I had to look through the comments to find out myself) .
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: ilouis_07 on Tue, 12 June 2018, 09:27:16
Great prices on the mousepads and they look sick. My buddy are in for one a piece! Also you should put the manufacturing time + shipping time together in the top post (I had to look through the comments to find out myself) .
Thanks for the suggestion! will do it right now:)
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: ilouis_07 on Tue, 12 June 2018, 09:38:52
The brown paper looking good
Thanks:)
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: ilouis_07 on Wed, 13 June 2018, 10:23:15
EMS shipping is expensive but fast, worldwide 7 days only. If you guys have 3rd party proxy, i can ship to your china warehouse also.
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: PotatoTM on Wed, 13 June 2018, 13:13:25
EMS shipping is expensive but fast, worldwide 7 days only. If you guys have 3rd party proxy, i can ship to your china warehouse also.

Is there a cheap but slow alternative? I personally wouldn't mind waiting a longer time if it meant cutting down the shipping cost
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: ilouis_07 on Wed, 13 June 2018, 13:41:28
EMS shipping is expensive but fast, worldwide 7 days only. If you guys have 3rd party proxy, i can ship to your china warehouse also.

Is there a cheap but slow alternative? I personally wouldn't mind waiting a longer time if it meant cutting down the shipping cost
currently i am keep looking for cheaper courier, i guess many ppl want this mat but shipping is really headache. so far i only found cheaper ways to SG, MY and AU. I guess there are many buyer from USA CANADA AND EU parts. If i have any updates, i will share to here!(Headache, the mousepad is really too heavy!)
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: richard912 on Wed, 13 June 2018, 21:04:08
The Brown Paper version . . . . . resistance is futile
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: higgga on Thu, 14 June 2018, 01:27:46
Really want the jade one but I don't see that one the form.  Is that a mistake or is that design not available?
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: ilouis_07 on Thu, 14 June 2018, 07:37:55
Really want the jade one but I don't see that one the form.  Is that a mistake or is that design not available?
sorry it is a mistake, i will add it now:)
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: ilouis_07 on Thu, 14 June 2018, 07:39:31
Really want the jade one but I don't see that one the form.  Is that a mistake or is that design not available?
sorry it is a mistake, i will add it now:)
Actually it is number 28 but i put the wrong cover pic. corrected:)
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: mtuanvu on Thu, 14 June 2018, 08:54:46
Nice pad indeed but can buy directly via aliexpress
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: ilouis_07 on Thu, 14 June 2018, 10:51:07
Nice pad indeed but can buy directly via aliexpress
Sorry but i am not vendor from aliexpress:)
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: cherishlew on Sat, 16 June 2018, 13:30:44
Just joined :) Nice designs especially for the brown paper. Love it!
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: ilouis_07 on Sun, 17 June 2018, 11:07:15
Just joined :) Nice designs especially for the brown paper. Love it!
Thanks for your interested:)
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: ilouis_07 on Tue, 19 June 2018, 10:13:06
6 more days to go:)
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: phorx on Tue, 19 June 2018, 10:54:11
I'm in for a couple, but like others I'd prefer a cheaper shipping option if possible.
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: ilouis_07 on Tue, 19 June 2018, 11:16:22
I'm in for a couple, but like others I'd prefer a cheaper shipping option if possible.
I already find cheaper courier for Singapore, Malaysia and Australia. USA haven't.But the majority buyers coming from the USA.
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: bluesclera on Tue, 19 June 2018, 11:21:18
How about Canada?
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: donutcat on Tue, 19 June 2018, 22:23:37
Would a proxy in the US so you could bulk ship them here make the process any cheaper for the buyers here? Shipping prices across the farthest zones here would be ~$11 for the 2mm and ~$19 for the 6mm, so I don't know if that's noticeably cheaper than the method you're using already unless the price would drop noticeably shipping them from you in bulk.
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: ilouis_07 on Wed, 20 June 2018, 10:45:15
hi guys, i have found taobao official USA and CANADA shipping proxy :JCEX .
For Canada, the shipping postage is 115 yuan for the first kg and following 500 grams is 26 yuan.
For USA, the shipping postage is 86 yuan for the first kg and following 500 grams is 22 yuan.

Eg: If you have ordered 4 mousepads, assume that 1000 grams per one(4kg for all), so the total postage to USA will be 86 + 22x6 =  218 yuan($34 USD). which is much cheaper than EMS.

And the shipping time will be 7-10 days. (starting from when JCEX shipped out)

So far this is the best one from what i found. Especially for those ppl who ordered 3-4 mats.
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: ilouis_07 on Wed, 20 June 2018, 10:45:53
How about Canada?
replied. please check the latest update:)
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: ilouis_07 on Wed, 20 June 2018, 10:47:16
I'm in for a couple, but like others I'd prefer a cheaper shipping option if possible.
hi, please check the latest update:) i have found cheaper courier to Canada.
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: donutcat on Wed, 20 June 2018, 11:31:53
hi guys, i have found taobao official USA and CANADA shipping proxy :JCEX .
For Canada, the shipping postage is 115 yuan for the first kg and following 500 grams is 26 yuan.
For USA, the shipping postage is 86 yuan for the first kg and following 500 grams is 22 yuan.

Eg: If you have ordered 4 mousepads, assume that 1000 grams per one(4kg for all), so the total postage to USA will be 86 + 22x6 =  218 yuan($34 USD). which is much cheaper than EMS.

And the shipping time will be 7-10 days. (starting from when JCEX shipped out)

So far this is the best one from what i found. Especially for those ppl who ordered 3-4 mats.

That is much better and at this point a US proxy would actually cost more. The only "downside" is now I can totes justify buying more than one :3
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: phorx on Wed, 20 June 2018, 11:54:53
I'm in for a couple, but like others I'd prefer a cheaper shipping option if possible.
hi, please check the latest update:) i have found cheaper courier to Canada.

Thanks for this!
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: ilouis_07 on Wed, 20 June 2018, 13:41:29
hi guys, i have found taobao official USA and CANADA shipping proxy :JCEX .
For Canada, the shipping postage is 115 yuan for the first kg and following 500 grams is 26 yuan.
For USA, the shipping postage is 86 yuan for the first kg and following 500 grams is 22 yuan.

Eg: If you have ordered 4 mousepads, assume that 1000 grams per one(4kg for all), so the total postage to USA will be 86 + 22x6 =  218 yuan($34 USD). which is much cheaper than EMS.

And the shipping time will be 7-10 days. (starting from when JCEX shipped out)

So far this is the best one from what i found. Especially for those ppl who ordered 3-4 mats.

That is much better and at this point a US proxy would actually cost more. The only "downside" is now I can totes justify buying more than one :3
Yup i think this is the best option so far. hope you like those designs:3
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: ilouis_07 on Sat, 23 June 2018, 11:03:48
last 2 days:)
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: luminor on Sun, 24 June 2018, 02:41:30
any recommendation for the thickness? i might go for 5mm or 4mm, still deciding, i use razer goliathus the thickness roughly 4mm
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: LightningXI on Sun, 24 June 2018, 05:00:41
any recommendation for the thickness? i might go for 5mm or 4mm, still deciding, i use razer goliathus the thickness roughly 4mm
I prefer stitched edges so the default is fine

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Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: ilouis_07 on Sun, 24 June 2018, 05:22:26
any recommendation for the thickness? i might go for 5mm or 4mm, still deciding, i use razer goliathus the thickness roughly 4mm
Usually 4mm is standard thickness. Personal I'm using 4mm one.
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: ilouis_07 on Sun, 24 June 2018, 08:01:38
Update: For USA, Canada, AU, NZ, Malaysia and Singapore buyer, i already find cheaper courier.
Last 1 day for the GB!
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: foxmancore on Sun, 24 June 2018, 08:18:30
no cheaper shipping to Japan? :(
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: LightningXI on Sun, 24 June 2018, 09:18:50
Update: For USA, Canada, AU, NZ, Malaysia and Singapore buyer, i already find cheaper courier.
Last 1 day for the GB!
Please make sure that cheaper does not mean worse quality of service. I'd rather pay more for safe and quick delivery

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Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: Cavemann6 on Sun, 24 June 2018, 16:11:31
Update: For USA, Canada, AU, NZ, Malaysia and Singapore buyer, i already find cheaper courier.
Last 1 day for the GB!
Please make sure that cheaper does not mean worse quality of service. I'd rather pay more for safe and quick delivery

Sent from my mobile using Tapatalk

I second this.
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: ilouis_07 on Sun, 24 June 2018, 19:33:57
Update: For USA, Canada, AU, NZ, Malaysia and Singapore buyer, i already find cheaper courier.
Last 1 day for the GB!
Please make sure that cheaper does not mean worse quality of service. I'd rather pay more for safe and quick delivery

Sent from my mobile using Tapatalk
I used JCEX before, it is quite fast(from china to Singapore 2-3 days). I don't know how is EMS services in other countries, but in Singapore it is bad:( courier won't call you when they arrived your doorstep.
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad(GB CLOSED,THANKS)
Post by: ilouis_07 on Tue, 26 June 2018, 09:45:33
Thanks everyone, group buy closed:) i will send invoice out tmr morning time.
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad(GB CLOSED,THANKS)
Post by: LightningXI on Wed, 27 June 2018, 09:37:59
How does the shipping formula work?

For a 4mm deskmat, you said it's about 1000 grams and you state that the formula is $15 + (0.09 x Weight In Grams)

That doesn't seem to work out to $16.4 as stated in the OP.

Not just that, how would it work for two deskmats? Added weight should not include a second "base $15" according to that formula. Would love to hear an explanation.

Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad(GB CLOSED,THANKS)
Post by: ilouis_07 on Wed, 27 June 2018, 20:27:26
How does the shipping formula work?

For a 4mm deskmat, you said it's about 1000 grams and you state that the formula is $15 + (0.09 x Weight In Grams)

That doesn't seem to work out to $16.4 as stated in the OP.

Not just that, how would it work for two deskmats? Added weight should not include a second "base $15" according to that formula. Would love to hear an explanation.
Hi, let me explain this!
the EMS shipping is 15 yuan + 0.09(yuan per gram) x grams, for 1000 grams mousemat, 15+0.09x1000=105 yuan, on today's exchange rate is 16 USD.If 2 mousemats, will be 15 yuan + 0.09x1000x2 = 195 yuan = 29.6 USD.
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad(Finished manufacturing and ready to ship)
Post by: ilouis_07 on Sat, 07 July 2018, 04:31:42
 :D
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad(Shipped,will update tracking asap)
Post by: ilouis_07 on Mon, 09 July 2018, 22:27:52
tracking url: http://www.ems.com.cn/mailtracking/e_you_jian_cha_xun.html
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad(Shipped,will update tracking asap)
Post by: Hokabuki on Tue, 10 July 2018, 07:36:13
tracking url: http://www.ems.com.cn/mailtracking/e_you_jian_cha_xun.html
Got the tracking number from PayPal but what is the verification code?
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad(Shipped,will update tracking asap)
Post by: Ambelie on Tue, 10 July 2018, 18:33:58
tracking url: http://www.ems.com.cn/mailtracking/e_you_jian_cha_xun.html
Got the tracking number from PayPal but what is the verification code?
It's near the top of that box, it's like a captcha code, random every time.
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad(Shipped,will update tracking asap)
Post by: ilouis_07 on Wed, 11 July 2018, 04:15:59
tracking url: http://www.ems.com.cn/mailtracking/e_you_jian_cha_xun.html
Got the tracking number from PayPal but what is the verification code?
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad(Shipped and Updated tracking number)
Post by: LightningXI on Sat, 21 July 2018, 01:49:56
Hi ilouis... So I got my mousepad shipment today, but I got the wrong designs on mine... What do I do?

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Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad(Shipped and Updated tracking number)
Post by: ilouis_07 on Sat, 21 July 2018, 02:13:01
Hi ilouis... So I got my mousepad shipment today, but I got the wrong designs on mine... What do I do?

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replied
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad(Shipped and Updated tracking number)
Post by: foxmancore on Sat, 21 July 2018, 04:13:44
got my mousepads! They feel really nice and I like the "Geekhack" on the bottom right corner. Thanks a lot :D
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad(Shipped and Updated tracking number)
Post by: ilouis_07 on Sat, 21 July 2018, 05:21:40
got my mousepads! They feel really nice and I like the "Geekhack" on the bottom right corner. Thanks a lot :D
thanks ! i also received my brown paper mat ytd. Feels good

https://www.instagram.com/p/BlfN3KNDGNn/
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: ThePewster on Sat, 21 July 2018, 05:47:58
Update: For USA, Canada, AU, NZ, Malaysia and Singapore buyer, i already find cheaper courier.
Last 1 day for the GB!
Any extras or leftovers?
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: ilouis_07 on Sat, 21 July 2018, 11:11:32
Update: For USA, Canada, AU, NZ, Malaysia and Singapore buyer, i already find cheaper courier.
Last 1 day for the GB!
Any extras or leftovers?
no more sorry. pls wait for next time group buy. thanks
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: MatthewPham on Tue, 24 July 2018, 19:29:47
Update: For USA, Canada, AU, NZ, Malaysia and Singapore buyer, i already find cheaper courier.
Last 1 day for the GB!
Any extras or leftovers?
no more sorry. pls wait for next time group buy. thanks



any idea on when the next gb will be?
Title: Re: [GB] Switch MousePad
Post by: ilouis_07 on Tue, 24 July 2018, 20:44:28
Update: For USA, Canada, AU, NZ, Malaysia and Singapore buyer, i already find cheaper courier.
Last 1 day for the GB!
Any extras or leftovers?
no more sorry. pls wait for next time group buy. thanks



any idea on when the next gb will be?
currently i am doing alf keyboard gb, maybe not soon. and i need some times to come up with some more new designs.