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Title: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 08 January 2016, 10:58:23
JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY



This Group Buy is for a set of two (2) double shot ABS keycaps, one (1) MX-mount and one (1) Alps-mount.

Profile is Signature Plastics DCS, row 1 (Esc).

This month's color is white (WA) legend on purple (RDE) base.

(http://i.imgur.com/oDVJCt8.png)
WA on RDE
Render by: thesiscamper

Price: 5 USD per set

Shipping: USPS First Class Mail in a bubble mailer. Large orders, I will advise you on additional shipping costs.

End date: I will probably invoice in batches, with ALL PAYMENTS DUE NO LATER THAN 2016-01-31. I'll leave the form open until at least 2016-01-22, or until the last invoice is paid.


ORDER HERE: [FORM CLOSED]


Anyone who would like to place an order but can't, due to problems with the form, just PM me your order and I will enter it for you.



Please note: THIS GB IS NOT FOR PROFIT - ALL PROFITS FROM SALE WILL BE DONATED TO GEEKHACK.ORG


Quote from: demik
Well, our fearless leader gave me the go ahead to start these up again. It has been awhile since we had a monthly Geekhack DS, and I know a lot of us have been wanting one!

So, to kick it off we're going to go with red on white. Something simple, yet classy.





Orders:

Sincile PAID
nickheller PAID
roostrc0gburn PAID
jerue PAID
Toidbb PAID
Dizeee23 CANCELED
Spaceman1200 PAID
CommonCurt PAID
Glissant PAID
mashby PAID
Luky7evens PAID
cryptokey PAID
olijuice PAID
punkpc PAID
cheddarbek PAID
hashbaz PAID
sean PAID
Lurch PAID
pr0ximity PAID
lookoutwehave PAID
Tigersharkdude PAID
inanis PAID
rowdy PAID
dohbot PAID
njbair PAID
kokokoy PAID
Pemdas PAID
Zanduby PAID
nathanrosspowell PAID
animal OTHER
absyrd PAID
Glenmael PAID
jaffers PAID
Beehatch PAID
R1N3 PAID
Ghostjuggernaut PAID
uJalled PAID
gamer179 PAID
Brosephiroth99 PAID
withoutrulers PAID
terrpn PAID
itzmeluigi PAID
piemancoder PAID
Asdfjkl36 PAID
outflawed PAID
zwi PAID
Magebot CANCELED
faxe PAID
RabRhee PAID
concertomi PAID
bbear500 PAID
DAVYtm PAID
Fiery PAID
HoffmanMyster PAID
iasdf1234 PAID
n__dles PAID
xondat CANCELED
geniekid PAID
jjpprrrr PAID
strafe PAID
Blaise170 PAID
Pdub PAID
xxxkaliboyxxx PAID
CJD_Anthony PAID
Zapheo PAID
LeandreN PAID
RickyJ PAID
promptcurry PAID
cgallizzi PAID
bunnylake PAID
1deeg PAID
nocturalowl PAID
trizkut PAID
Poostar PAID
8bitcartoon PAID
Krytone PAID
swimmingbird PAID
henz PAID
xavierblak PAID
CPTBadAss PAID
nguyenkimtam PAID
rknize PAID
livingspeedbump PAID
cfj PAID
digi PAID
KnivesM PAID
KingRama PAID
fanpeople PAID
Jema PAID
dgneo PAID
Halverson PAID
abjr PAID
William_S_Jones PAID
RyanArr PAID
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: inanis on Fri, 08 January 2016, 11:10:34
I dunno if it is just me, but I can't seem to fill out the form. It doesn't let me put in any information.  :'(
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 08 January 2016, 11:13:01
I dunno if it is just me, but I can't seem to fill out the form. It doesn't let me put in any information.  :'(

Hmmm, maybe try it again now. I had one order come in already, so it seems to be working, maybe.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: inanis on Fri, 08 January 2016, 11:14:39
I dunno if it is just me, but I can't seem to fill out the form. It doesn't let me put in any information.  :'(

Hmmm, maybe try it again now. I had one order come in already, so it seems to be working, maybe.
I can't seem to get it. But I'm both on mobile and at work. Which is a recipe for disaster. I'll try again from home later tonight. :)
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jerue on Fri, 08 January 2016, 11:21:21
remove /viewform from the URL. Otherwise you can't edit (add a response)

edit: well, apparently not, but it works either way on desktop.

submitted for one set :)

for one set, is the $5 domestic shipping a flat rate? It usually costs me $2-3 to send a similar package that way. But, your GB your rules.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: absyrd on Fri, 08 January 2016, 11:27:16
demik too muted to run this **** anymore.

Yay, JD!
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 08 January 2016, 11:30:21
for one set, is the $5 domestic shipping a flat rate? It usually costs me $2-3 to send a similar package that way. But, your GB your rules.

USPS is dumb. They just raised their prices a whole bunch, effective the 17th of this month. RIP Int'l shipping. :(


Also, flat rate because I have to purchase bubble mailers, tape, etc. It works out either way, because I'm keeping an accounting of all my actual costs, and anything over that will be donated to GH.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: xondat on Fri, 08 January 2016, 11:31:54
I'd buy this but can't really justify that shipping is more expensive than the actual item... I love purple though so lets see. When is the cut off for orders?
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 08 January 2016, 11:35:44
I'd buy this but can't really justify that shipping is more expensive than the actual item... I love purple though so lets see. When is the cut off for orders?

Yeah, I hate USPS right about now. And good question. I will probably invoice in batches, with the payments due NO LATER THAN 2016-01-31. I'll leave the form open until at least 2016-01-22, or until the last invoice is paid.

Edit: info added to OP
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jerue on Fri, 08 January 2016, 11:36:36
USPS is dumb. They just raised their prices a whole bunch, effective the 17th of this month. RIP Int'l shipping. :(

Ugh. boo you USPS. More money for less/same service...

Thanks for organizing this :)
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: CommonCurt on Fri, 08 January 2016, 11:46:42
I don't see any purple color "BDE" on SP's website.

I do see a RDE that looks close to the color in your mock-up.

EDIT: Nevermind.  I see above the mock-up where you have RDE, but under it it says BDE.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 08 January 2016, 11:48:39
I don't see any purple color "BDE" on SP's website.

I do see a RDE that looks close to the color in your mock-up.

Nevermind.  I see above the mock-up where you have RDE, but under it it says BDE.

Oops, typo. I had it right in the text, but not the description under the image. Fixed, thanks.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: fanpeople on Fri, 08 January 2016, 12:06:50
Will there be a geek wack option? Jkslul nice cap  :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 08 January 2016, 12:08:52
Will there be a geek wack option?

Wiggity-wack?
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: CommonCurt on Fri, 08 January 2016, 12:09:55
Order placed  :cool:
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: Glissant on Fri, 08 January 2016, 12:13:15
And the collecting continues.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 08 January 2016, 12:18:20
Paging @mashby  :))

We were just talking about this actually  ;)
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: absyrd on Fri, 08 January 2016, 12:18:56
Make sure this is over before CPT gets back. I'm positive he doesn't want a purple ALPS GH cap.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 08 January 2016, 12:22:31
Make sure this is over before CPT gets back. I'm positive he doesn't want a purple ALPS GH cap.

Yeah even knowing it exists will make him furious. Best if he never knows.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 08 January 2016, 12:22:57
Make sure this is over before CPT gets back. I'm positive he doesn't want a purple ALPS GH cap.
Shhh, it's a secret. ;)
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 08 January 2016, 12:26:46
Oh, and anyone who wants to place an order but can't, due to problems with the form, just PM me your order and I will enter it for you. Thanks!
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: mashby on Fri, 08 January 2016, 12:32:53
 :eek: :eek: :eek: ORDERED!!!!!!!!!


Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: hashbaz on Fri, 08 January 2016, 12:37:02
Form is broken for me. PM sent. :thumb:
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: cryptokey on Fri, 08 January 2016, 13:04:29
Ordered!  :thumb: it's too bad that shipping is 10 for Canada next door, but I'm sure that if there was a better option, you guys probably would have done that. Either way, glad proceeds are going to GH.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: punkpc on Fri, 08 January 2016, 13:47:14
Ordered!

Can't wait for these! I have 2 project that these will look great on.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: sean on Fri, 08 January 2016, 16:29:47
Cool stuff, ordered!
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: Halverson on Fri, 08 January 2016, 16:34:48
Geek hack
Or
Geek ha ck
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 08 January 2016, 16:46:04
Geek hack
Or
Geek ha ck

Yeah, I've been debating that. I will decide at the last minute and surprise you all! :D
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: pr0ximity on Fri, 08 January 2016, 16:46:12
In for a couple  :D
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: animal on Fri, 08 January 2016, 16:58:12
Does this mean that every month there is going to be a different color?
And what if I don't want an ALPS cap? Can I get 2 MX?
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 08 January 2016, 17:00:00
Does this mean that every month there is going to be a different color?

That is the plan. I don't know if I can sustain it once a month, or if I will eventually do them bi-monthly.


And what if I don't want an ALPS cap? Can I get 2 MX?

No, but you can trade with someone. :)
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: Halverson on Fri, 08 January 2016, 17:03:02

Does this mean that every month there is going to be a different color?

That is the plan. I don't know if I can sustain it once a month, or if I will eventually do them bi-monthly.


And what if I don't want an ALPS cap? Can I get 2 MX?

No, but you can trade with someone. :)

Or he can just buy an alps board :P
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: animal on Fri, 08 January 2016, 17:13:15

Does this mean that every month there is going to be a different color?

That is the plan. I don't know if I can sustain it once a month, or if I will eventually do them bi-monthly.


And what if I don't want an ALPS cap? Can I get 2 MX?

No, but you can trade with someone. :)

Or he can just buy an alps board :P

And then trade it?
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: Halverson on Fri, 08 January 2016, 17:13:45


Does this mean that every month there is going to be a different color?

That is the plan. I don't know if I can sustain it once a month, or if I will eventually do them bi-monthly.


And what if I don't want an ALPS cap? Can I get 2 MX?

No, but you can trade with someone. :)

Or he can just buy an alps board :P

And then trade it?

And looooove it.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: sean on Fri, 08 January 2016, 17:29:34

Does this mean that every month there is going to be a different color?

That is the plan. I don't know if I can sustain it once a month, or if I will eventually do them bi-monthly.


And what if I don't want an ALPS cap? Can I get 2 MX?

No, but you can trade with someone. :)

Or he can just buy an alps board :P

And then trade it?
I'll trade my MX for your Alps if the trade can be done pre-shipping  ;D ;D
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: animal on Fri, 08 January 2016, 17:40:04

Does this mean that every month there is going to be a different color?

That is the plan. I don't know if I can sustain it once a month, or if I will eventually do them bi-monthly.


And what if I don't want an ALPS cap? Can I get 2 MX?

No, but you can trade with someone. :)

Or he can just buy an alps board :P

And then trade it?
I'll trade my MX for your Alps if the trade can be done pre-shipping  ;D ;D

If jdcarpe is ok with this I will order and accept your trade.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: sean on Fri, 08 January 2016, 17:53:45

Does this mean that every month there is going to be a different color?

That is the plan. I don't know if I can sustain it once a month, or if I will eventually do them bi-monthly.


And what if I don't want an ALPS cap? Can I get 2 MX?

No, but you can trade with someone. :)

Or he can just buy an alps board :P

And then trade it?
I'll trade my MX for your Alps if the trade can be done pre-shipping  ;D ;D

If jdcarpe is ok with this I will order and accept your trade.
I just pm'd jdcarpe so we'll see if it's possible.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: tigersharkdude on Fri, 08 January 2016, 18:11:02
In.

I don't need the Alps cap, if anyone wants to trade their MX for an Alps let me know
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: inanis on Fri, 08 January 2016, 18:37:34
I got my order placed! If anyone is having trouble with the form, use tab to navigate to the fields. For whatever reason it wasn't editable otherwise.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: sean on Fri, 08 January 2016, 18:46:35
In.

I don't need the Alps cap, if anyone wants to trade their MX for an Alps let me know
I bought two sets so I have another MX to trade for an Alps. Let me just see first if jdcarpe is ok with trades.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 08 January 2016, 19:37:40
I got my order placed! If anyone is having trouble with the form, use tab to navigate to the fields. For whatever reason it wasn't editable otherwise.
I used the "new" Google Forms for this, but I probably should have stuck with the old version. If you click in the field above where it looks like you should click, does it let you enter data then?


In.

I don't need the Alps cap, if anyone wants to trade their MX for an Alps let me know
I bought two sets so I have another MX to trade for an Alps. Let me just see first if jdcarpe is ok with trades.
If it were only a couple orders, I would be fine with it, but then everyone is going to jump in and it becomes a logistical nightmare for me. It's just me doing this out of my home. I don't have a team or anything. :)


Another thing to note, the reason for the 2-pack of caps with both stems is to increase Alps usage/desire/lust/hype. If you don't have any use for the Alps cap, just keep it and consider it a freebie, and that you paid $5 for the single MX cap. Or the other way around, if you don't do MX. :D


Thank you for all the early support, everyone! I certainly appreciate it, as does the forum, since most of the money will be donated.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: olijuice on Fri, 08 January 2016, 19:39:56
ordered.  :thumb:
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: inanis on Fri, 08 January 2016, 20:01:32
I got my order placed! If anyone is having trouble with the form, use tab to navigate to the fields. For whatever reason it wasn't editable otherwise.
I used the "new" Google Forms for this, but I probably should have stuck with the old version. If you click in the field above where it looks like you should click, does it let you enter data then?

Weirdest thing...I just went back to the form to check and now I can edit it no problem. I honestly have no idea. I'll just blame it on my work laptop.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: rowdy on Fri, 08 January 2016, 20:28:34
Yay these have come back ;D

Ordered!

And nice to see a list of orderers in the OP like in the old days :)
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 08 January 2016, 21:40:14
HUGE THANKS to thesiscamper for offering his render services at no charge for this community fundraising group buy! It's beautiful.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: nmur on Fri, 08 January 2016, 22:26:14
HUGE THANKS to thesiscamper for offering his render services at no charge for this community fundraising group buy! It's beautiful.

I'm not convinced that those aren't real keycaps..
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: tigersharkdude on Fri, 08 January 2016, 22:41:01
HUGE THANKS to thesiscamper for offering his render services at no charge for this community fundraising group buy! It's beautiful.

If those are renders then that's amazing, dude needs a job with pixar
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: engicoder on Fri, 08 January 2016, 22:45:30
I am also having trouble with the form. It loads, but the fields are greyed out and not editable. Tried on both Chrome and IE...not luck.

Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: tigersharkdude on Fri, 08 January 2016, 22:48:03
I am also having trouble with the form. It loads, but the fields are greyed out and not editable. Tried on both Chrome and IE...not luck.

Use your phone if you can. I had the same issue on desktop but mobile worked fine
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: inanis on Fri, 08 January 2016, 22:59:09
I am also having trouble with the form. It loads, but the fields are greyed out and not editable. Tried on both Chrome and IE...not luck.
Use tab! Don't try to click in the box. That worked for me.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: UsualSuspectXXX on Fri, 08 January 2016, 22:59:52
Why does it have to be DCS. It's by far my last favorite profile. Next time, I think JTK would make a very nice option instead. Especially since they already have the moulds.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: njbair on Fri, 08 January 2016, 23:24:37
Ordered two sets because my conscience forced me to spend more on the product than the shipping cost.

Does this mean that every month there is going to be a different color?

That is the plan. I don't know if I can sustain it once a month, or if I will eventually do them bi-monthly.

What if it's once a month with an option to wait and combine shipping for multiple months? This would save buyers shipping costs and ease some of your S&H burden.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Sat, 09 January 2016, 01:48:53
Even with the terrible Canadian currency, I'm in. I've got a fever.... and the only prescription is novelty alps caps  :cool:
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: animal on Sat, 09 January 2016, 02:21:51
Ordered!
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: absyrd on Sat, 09 January 2016, 02:56:29
I have no MX or ALPS board, but ordered anyhow. I'll eventually give them away to some new guys as they come along or something. Had to support this.

Thanks, JD!!!!
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: Glenmael on Sat, 09 January 2016, 03:31:36
Ordered :) thanks mate.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: JaccoW on Sat, 09 January 2016, 07:38:00
$15 for a set of caps. Hmm I'll have to think about it.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jdcarpe on Sun, 10 January 2016, 09:26:43
Thanks for all the orders so far! We've got a great start to this GB so far. :D
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: xondat on Sun, 10 January 2016, 11:59:03
How does the purp compare to JTK?
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: cryptokey on Sun, 10 January 2016, 15:45:45
Does this mean that every month there is going to be a different color?

That is the plan. I don't know if I can sustain it once a month, or if I will eventually do them bi-monthly.

I was wondering the same thing.  I would be up to get the monthly or bi-monthly caps, more so if shipping became a bit more Canadian-friendly (I understand you're not at fault).  This will be my first GH key, so I'm pretty stoked.  :p
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jdcarpe on Sun, 10 January 2016, 16:26:55
FYI, I won't be sending any invoices until after the 17th, so I can gauge how my shipping costs are setup. Reading through a many page PDF to find prices is not the easiest, and I'd like to get actual numbers from the post office before I start billing people. If I can reduce shipping prices from what is listed, I will certainly do that.

Also, for future buys, I may try and get some reliable shipping proxies for Canada, EU, and Asia to help offset some of those high shipping costs for our international members.

So, after the 17th, the first invoices will start to go out to the PayPal email addresses you entered in the form.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Sun, 10 January 2016, 16:35:29
Does this mean that every month there is going to be a different color?

That is the plan. I don't know if I can sustain it once a month, or if I will eventually do them bi-monthly.

I was wondering the same thing.  I would be up to get the monthly or bi-monthly caps, more so if shipping became a bit more Canadian-friendly (I understand you're not at fault).  This will be my first GH key, so I'm pretty stoked.  :p

Once this GB has closed I would love to see how many Canadian orders there are - for something this small I would probably be able to do a proxy to save us on the shipping  :thumb:
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: piemancoder on Sun, 10 January 2016, 19:43:31
Ordered ;D Now all I have to do is find an alps board.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: sean on Sun, 10 January 2016, 21:05:40
Ordered ;D Now all I have to do is find an alps board.
If you're looking for a modern board I would recommend the KBP V80-MTS. It comes with clicky, tactile (they call it quiet click), and linear variants depending on what you like. KBP also makes a 60% variant if you want that. Otherwise there are some really cool vintage Alps boards out there if you're into that; some even come with really cool and interesting switches.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: piemancoder on Sun, 10 January 2016, 21:26:29
Ordered ;D Now all I have to do is find an alps board.
If you're looking for a modern board I would recommend the KBP V80-MTS. It comes with clicky, tactile (they call it quiet click), and linear variants depending on what you like. KBP also makes a 60% variant if you want that. Otherwise there are some really cool vintage Alps boards out there if you're into that; some even come with really cool and interesting switches.
Seems kinda expensive... Are there any vintage boards you would recommend? Or should I try building my own?
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: sean on Sun, 10 January 2016, 22:24:57
Ordered ;D Now all I have to do is find an alps board.
If you're looking for a modern board I would recommend the KBP V80-MTS. It comes with clicky, tactile (they call it quiet click), and linear variants depending on what you like. KBP also makes a 60% variant if you want that. Otherwise there are some really cool vintage Alps boards out there if you're into that; some even come with really cool and interesting switches.
Seems kinda expensive... Are there any vintage boards you would recommend? Or should I try building my own?

I'm not the best person to give recommendations regarding vintage boards since so far I've disassembled all of the ones I have ever bought. Building your own though is definitely a possibility if you can find a PCB. I think jdcarpe has been eluding to a GB for his JD45 which would be a relatively cheap (maybe probably) and fun way to introduce you to Alps.

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=62641.0
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: CommonCurt on Sun, 10 January 2016, 23:32:35
Does this mean that every month there is going to be a different color?
That is the plan. I don't know if I can sustain it once a month, or if I will eventually do them bi-monthly.

Would love to see these offered in different colors every or every-other month  :thumb:
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 10 January 2016, 23:34:52
Does this mean that every month there is going to be a different color?
That is the plan. I don't know if I can sustain it once a month, or if I will eventually do them bi-monthly.

Would love to see these offered in different colors every or every-other month  :thumb:

That's how it used to roll back in the day.  With a few extra novelty ones thrown in sometimes.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: CommonCurt on Sun, 10 January 2016, 23:38:40
Does this mean that every month there is going to be a different color?
That is the plan. I don't know if I can sustain it once a month, or if I will eventually do them bi-monthly.
Would love to see these offered in different colors every or every-other month  :thumb:
That's how it used to roll back in the day.  With a few extra novelty ones thrown in sometimes.

I think I remember reading about some of those when I first joined, but I don't recall any happening until CTRL ALT did that GH pack GB.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: demik on Sun, 10 January 2016, 23:43:55
Why does it have to be DCS. It's by far my last favorite profile. Next time, I think JTK would make a very nice option instead. Especially since they already have the moulds.

because that's how it's always been, and that's how it should stay.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 11 January 2016, 00:43:22
Why does it have to be DCS. It's by far my last favorite profile. Next time, I think JTK would make a very nice option instead. Especially since they already have the moulds.

because that's how it's always been, and that's how it should stay.

+1000
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: Glenmael on Mon, 11 January 2016, 02:01:00
Why does it have to be DCS. It's by far my last favorite profile. Next time, I think JTK would make a very nice option instead. Especially since they already have the moulds.

because that's how it's always been, and that's how it should stay.

+1000

'nuff said.

Ps. Congrats on the 20k rowdy, I must have missed it  :thumb:
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: piemancoder on Mon, 11 January 2016, 07:39:00
Ordered ;D Now all I have to do is find an alps board.
If you're looking for a modern board I would recommend the KBP V80-MTS. It comes with clicky, tactile (they call it quiet click), and linear variants depending on what you like. KBP also makes a 60% variant if you want that. Otherwise there are some really cool vintage Alps boards out there if you're into that; some even come with really cool and interesting switches.
Seems kinda expensive... Are there any vintage boards you would recommend? Or should I try building my own?

I'm not the best person to give recommendations regarding vintage boards since so far I've disassembled all of the ones I have ever bought. Building your own though is definitely a possibility if you can find a PCB. I think jdcarpe has been eluding to a GB for his JD45 which would be a relatively cheap (maybe probably) and fun way to introduce you to Alps.

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=62641.0
.

That looks pretty cool, thanks for the link :D Which switches would you recommend?
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: sean on Mon, 11 January 2016, 12:27:19
Ordered ;D Now all I have to do is find an alps board.
If you're looking for a modern board I would recommend the KBP V80-MTS. It comes with clicky, tactile (they call it quiet click), and linear variants depending on what you like. KBP also makes a 60% variant if you want that. Otherwise there are some really cool vintage Alps boards out there if you're into that; some even come with really cool and interesting switches.
Seems kinda expensive... Are there any vintage boards you would recommend? Or should I try building my own?

I'm not the best person to give recommendations regarding vintage boards since so far I've disassembled all of the ones I have ever bought. Building your own though is definitely a possibility if you can find a PCB. I think jdcarpe has been eluding to a GB for his JD45 which would be a relatively cheap (maybe probably) and fun way to introduce you to Alps.

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=62641.0
.

That looks pretty cool, thanks for the link :D Which switches would you recommend?

It depends on what you like for a keyswitch feel. I personally really like the Matia's quiet click switches because they feel better than cherry browns and clears.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: cryptokey on Mon, 11 January 2016, 12:59:19
Does this mean that every month there is going to be a different color?

That is the plan. I don't know if I can sustain it once a month, or if I will eventually do them bi-monthly.

I was wondering the same thing.  I would be up to get the monthly or bi-monthly caps, more so if shipping became a bit more Canadian-friendly (I understand you're not at fault).  This will be my first GH key, so I'm pretty stoked.  :p

Once this GB has closed I would love to see how many Canadian orders there are - for something this small I would probably be able to do a proxy to save us on the shipping  :thumb:

Alright, my syrupy friends.  LETS SEE THOSE WALLETS!  :-*
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: DAVYtm on Mon, 11 January 2016, 19:27:40
Ordered! Awesome GB jd :)
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 12 January 2016, 01:29:35
Why does it have to be DCS. It's by far my last favorite profile. Next time, I think JTK would make a very nice option instead. Especially since they already have the moulds.

because that's how it's always been, and that's how it should stay.

+1000

'nuff said.

Ps. Congrats on the 20k rowdy, I must have missed it  :thumb:

Thanks :)
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: Fiery on Tue, 12 January 2016, 06:33:22
officially in for my first GB. jdcarpe if you could check that my order is fine. Im slightly unsure about the address if correct. its in the format off street,  street number, followed by post code and city.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jdcarpe on Tue, 12 January 2016, 08:12:59
officially in for my first GB. jdcarpe if you could check that my order is fine. Im slightly unsure about the address if correct. its in the format off street,  street number, followed by post code and city.

You didn't put the country, but I see that from your forum profile. All good, then. :)
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: Fiery on Tue, 12 January 2016, 08:48:30
officially in for my first GB. jdcarpe if you could check that my order is fine. Im slightly unsure about the address if correct. its in the format off street,  street number, followed by post code and city.

You didn't put the country, but I see that from your forum profile. All good, then. :)

Ok great! I'm looking forward to getting my keycaps. PM me if there is anything you need to know  ;)
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 12 January 2016, 08:49:08
Finally placed my order.  Great to see another old fashioned buy with the order list in the OP.  ;)
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: xondat on Tue, 12 January 2016, 16:36:01
**** it - placed my order.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jdcarpe on Tue, 12 January 2016, 16:37:32
**** it - placed my order.

Glad to have you on board. If I can save you some on shipping, believe me I will.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: pr0ximity on Tue, 12 January 2016, 20:42:53
I've just realized these will be my first Geekhack caps! I knew I was missing something :P
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: strafe on Wed, 13 January 2016, 05:34:55
Order Placed!  All future caps should be DCS - I would like to see some glow in the dark or translucent keys in future group buys!
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: Pdub on Thu, 14 January 2016, 17:07:10
Order Placed  :D
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: xxxkaliboyxxx on Thu, 14 January 2016, 21:19:19
First GB =)
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jdcarpe on Sat, 16 January 2016, 14:37:01
Again, thanks everyone for the outstanding support of this buy!

Orders have pretty much dropped off now, and I will begin invoicing tomorrow. If you want to get an order in, please do so soon. Invoices will be due upon receipt, and absolutely no later than 2016-01-31. All outstanding invoices after that date will be canceled, unless you PM me to work out other payment arrangements.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: animal on Sat, 16 January 2016, 15:02:51
Pls don't forget to switch Sean's MX with my Alps, if he still wants to trade.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: sean on Sat, 16 January 2016, 15:08:40
Pls don't forget to switch Sean's MX with my Alps, if he still wants to trade.

Since this is a fundraiser, and since jdcarpe is including the Alps caps to encourage Alps use, I personally don't want to trade anymore. Sorry about that.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: tigersharkdude on Sat, 16 January 2016, 15:09:51
^senor Carpe said it's too much of a headache
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: Zapheo on Sat, 16 January 2016, 15:16:23
Just submitted my order! :)
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: animal on Sat, 16 January 2016, 15:25:21
Pls don't forget to switch Sean's MX with my Alps, if he still wants to trade.

Since this is a fundraiser, and since jdcarpe is including the Alps caps to encourage Alps use, I personally don't want to trade anymore. Sorry about that.

OK no problem

Is there anyone else here who wants to change their MX with my Alps?
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: RickyJ on Sat, 16 January 2016, 15:55:30
$30cdn for 2 sets, our dollar is rough right meow.  In anyways, I need more Alps GH keys!
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: 3K on Sat, 16 January 2016, 16:37:37
One in topre and one in bs plea- Oh...
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: cgallizzi on Sat, 16 January 2016, 21:55:04
just ordered!
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: BunnyLake on Sun, 17 January 2016, 06:52:15
totally missed this, great to see about to place my order good sir
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jdcarpe on Sun, 17 January 2016, 09:30:41
totally missed this, great to see about to place my order good sir

Glad to have you in, thank you! FYI, I wouldn't have closed it without you, or a certain CPT who is currently out of the country.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jdcarpe on Sun, 17 January 2016, 10:09:28
So, I checked USPS today, and it seems that the minimum international shipping cost, using untracked First Class mail, will be $13.50 for each int'l shipment. Now, I'm not going to charge more than the $10 listed in the OP, because that's already asking a lot of our international members to pay, when the shipping cost is double the price of a set of caps. What this means is that the group buy as a whole will make up the difference in shipping cost. This works, of course, with a small-ish amount of int'l orders. If I were to see a large influx of int'l orders, I would have to charge actual shipping instead. I really hate USPS right now.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: BunnyLake on Sun, 17 January 2016, 10:12:07
You can ship them in a bubble mailer first class for 6.55 good sir and the tracking works, sometimes it just doesn't show up for some reason
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jdcarpe on Sun, 17 January 2016, 11:59:07
You can ship them in a bubble mailer first class for 6.55 good sir and the tracking works, sometimes it just doesn't show up for some reason

Even after today's postage rate increase? They always make me send bubble mailers with keycaps as package rate, as they aren't uniformly thick. And the lowest package rate I find for Great Britain as an example is $13.50, even for 1 ounce. Canada is $9.50. :(
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: Zapheo on Sun, 17 January 2016, 13:34:31
Any word on when invoices are going out?
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: cgallizzi on Sun, 17 January 2016, 13:38:44
So, I checked USPS today, and it seems that the minimum international shipping cost, using untracked First Class mail, will be $13.50 for each int'l shipment. Now, I'm not going to charge more than the $10 listed in the OP, because that's already asking a lot of our international members to pay, when the shipping cost is double the price of a set of caps. What this means is that the group buy as a whole will make up the difference in shipping cost. This works, of course, with a small-ish amount of int'l orders. If I were to see a large influx of int'l orders, I would have to charge actual shipping instead. I really hate USPS right now.

Although I am located in the state, I wouldn't a slight bump in price to justify the shipping for international. After all, we are a community  ;D
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: nocturalowl on Sun, 17 January 2016, 14:44:04
Love stuff like this. Please do this more often  ;D
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: mashby on Sun, 17 January 2016, 16:19:50
Paid!
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: xxxkaliboyxxx on Sun, 17 January 2016, 16:49:20
Paid =)
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: Glenmael on Sun, 17 January 2016, 16:49:30
Invoice paid  :cool:
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jdcarpe on Sun, 17 January 2016, 16:49:39
All orders to this point have been invoiced. If you can't find it in the PayPal email you entered, look in your spam folder. If you have any issues, please send me a PM.

Thanks again, everyone! (And thanks to those who have paid already. You guys are awesome!)
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: Auxo on Sun, 17 January 2016, 17:19:01
Paid!!
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: Pdub on Sun, 17 January 2016, 17:20:36
Paid!
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: Zapheo on Sun, 17 January 2016, 17:24:48
Just paid as well. :)
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Sun, 17 January 2016, 17:27:44
PAID  :thumb:
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: Lurch on Sun, 17 January 2016, 17:32:04
Invoice received, and paid! :cool:
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: RickyJ on Sun, 17 January 2016, 17:36:58
Paid!
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: Glissant on Sun, 17 January 2016, 19:27:56
Got that **** paid, son!
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: tigersharkdude on Sun, 17 January 2016, 21:47:36
Paid
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: deductivemonkee on Sun, 17 January 2016, 21:50:41
$10 for Canada doesn't seems right, for a whole Keyboard w/ tracking I paid $6
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jdcarpe on Sun, 17 January 2016, 21:56:56
$10 for Canada doesn't seems right, for a whole Keyboard w/ tracking I paid $6
USPS just went up like 30% as of today. And whoever shipped you that keyboard for $6 obviously didn't charge you the full amount they paid to ship it. Or they built some of the shipping cost into the sale price. :)
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: CommonCurt on Sun, 17 January 2016, 22:03:59
Payment made  :)
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: deductivemonkee on Sun, 17 January 2016, 22:06:06
$10 for Canada doesn't seems right, for a whole Keyboard w/ tracking I paid $6
USPS just went up like 30% as of today. And whoever shipped you that keyboard for $6 obviously didn't charge you the full amount they paid to ship it. Or they built some of the shipping cost into the sale price. :)

It was my alps64... I might join in a bit. When is the latest I can join?
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: inanis on Sun, 17 January 2016, 22:09:11
$10 for Canada doesn't seems right, for a whole Keyboard w/ tracking I paid $6
You got a deal at $6! I can't even get a plain envelope to Canada for $6.00 and I'm like a 4 hour drive from the border. Shipping international is stupid expensive.

And Paid!
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jdcarpe on Sun, 17 January 2016, 22:10:15
$10 for Canada doesn't seems right, for a whole Keyboard w/ tracking I paid $6
USPS just went up like 30% as of today. And whoever shipped you that keyboard for $6 obviously didn't charge you the full amount they paid to ship it. Or they built some of the shipping cost into the sale price. :)

It was my alps64... I might join in a bit. When is the latest I can join?
I will leave the order form open until the 22nd, with all payments due no later than the 31st. Feel free to join anytime you like. :)
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: deductivemonkee on Sun, 17 January 2016, 22:13:54
$10 for Canada doesn't seems right, for a whole Keyboard w/ tracking I paid $6
USPS just went up like 30% as of today. And whoever shipped you that keyboard for $6 obviously didn't charge you the full amount they paid to ship it. Or they built some of the shipping cost into the sale price. :)

It was my alps64... I might join in a bit. When is the latest I can join?
I will leave the order form open until the 22nd, with all payments due no later than the 31st. Feel free to join anytime you like. :)

Alright then! I need to expand my gh key collection of 0!
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jerue on Sun, 17 January 2016, 22:14:13
oh yea I haz paypal monies now...lemme take care of dis.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: geniekid on Sun, 17 January 2016, 22:18:26
Paid.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: uJalled on Sun, 17 January 2016, 22:49:06
Paid!  :thumb:
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: faxe on Mon, 18 January 2016, 00:54:35
Paid.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: LeandreN on Mon, 18 January 2016, 01:41:18
Paid :D
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: 1deeg on Mon, 18 January 2016, 01:57:25
paved
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 18 January 2016, 03:14:06
Such paid! :)
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: Fiery on Mon, 18 January 2016, 06:49:54
Paid!!! can't wait for them to arrive now  :p
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: absyrd on Mon, 18 January 2016, 10:37:01
pAIDS
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: cgallizzi on Mon, 18 January 2016, 12:59:11
PAID! :thumb:
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: cryptokey on Mon, 18 January 2016, 13:04:16
something something our Canadian dollar sucks..
Oh yeah, PAID!
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: itzmeluigi on Mon, 18 January 2016, 13:33:31
Paid )
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: mashby on Mon, 18 January 2016, 15:02:39
I know that there are a couple of days left, but how many keys, or sets have been sold thus far?
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jdcarpe on Mon, 18 January 2016, 15:04:39
I know that there are a couple of days left, but how many keys, or sets have been sold thus far?

136 :)
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 18 January 2016, 15:05:19
I know that there are a couple of days left, but how many keys, or sets have been sold thus far?

136 :)

136 sets, correct?  :cool:
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jdcarpe on Mon, 18 January 2016, 15:11:30
I know that there are a couple of days left, but how many keys, or sets have been sold thus far?

136 :)

136 sets, correct?  :cool:

Yes, they are sold as sets, that is correct. :P
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 18 January 2016, 15:14:15
I know that there are a couple of days left, but how many keys, or sets have been sold thus far?

136 :)

136 sets, correct?  :cool:

Yes, they are sold as sets, that is correct. :P

TIL JD does not work in marketing.

We have sold over 270 caps!
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jdcarpe on Mon, 18 January 2016, 15:21:35
Based on my calculations, this GB should yield over $200 as a donation to Geekhack. :thumb:
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 18 January 2016, 15:23:10
Based on my calculations, this GB should yield ~1 Click Clack to the geekhack mod team.  :thumb:

FTFY
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: mashby on Mon, 18 January 2016, 15:25:08
Just updated my signature in the hopes it can help with the hype and get us over 300.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jdcarpe on Mon, 18 January 2016, 15:42:41
Just updated my signature in the hopes it can help with the hype and get us over 300.

Oh, I have signatures turned off, due to some obnoxious graphics advertising keycap group buys hosted at PMK.

Probably next month will be bigger, as I just threw this one together last minute. I certainly appreciate the help, though, and all the orders everyone has placed already!
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: hashbaz on Tue, 19 January 2016, 13:33:38
Fiat debt credits transferred. :thumb:
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: Dongulator on Wed, 20 January 2016, 07:46:15
Paid
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: livingspeedbump on Wed, 20 January 2016, 18:52:39
sweet! is this going to be a monthly thing?
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 20 January 2016, 18:59:37
sweet! is this going to be a monthly thing?
That is the plan. Seems to be running smoothly so far.

Next month I may have to increase shipping price for int'l orders, or use proxies. I just hate using proxies, because that increases the chance something might fail somewhere. Int'l shipping would need to increase to about $15 per order. Of course, I could always set it up to ship to int'l peeps quarterly, if they want to participate in 3 months worth of GBs, with combined shipping....
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: hashbaz on Wed, 20 January 2016, 19:02:41
That is the plan. Seems to be running smoothly so far.

Next month I may have to increase shipping price for int'l orders, or use proxies. I just hate using proxies, because that increases the chance something might fail somewhere. Int'l shipping would need to increase to about $15 per order. Of course, I could always set it up to ship to int'l peeps quarterly, if they want to participate in 3 months worth of GBs, with combined shipping....

$15 O_O

I know you've covered this, but is there really no way to send bubble mailers internationally? My local post office never hassled me about it. And if you print your own shipping on stamps.com or via Paypal, they'd probably make it through fine.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 20 January 2016, 19:12:02
That is the plan. Seems to be running smoothly so far.

Next month I may have to increase shipping price for int'l orders, or use proxies. I just hate using proxies, because that increases the chance something might fail somewhere. Int'l shipping would need to increase to about $15 per order. Of course, I could always set it up to ship to int'l peeps quarterly, if they want to participate in 3 months worth of GBs, with combined shipping....

$15 O_O

I know you've covered this, but is there really no way to send bubble mailers internationally? My local post office never hassled me about it. And if you print your own shipping on stamps.com or via Paypal, they'd probably make it through fine.
That price IS for bubble mailers! :eek:

My post office always makes me pay "parcel" rate for bubble mailers. I think some people get away with large envelope rate at some locations, but the employees here are trained to charge package rate for everything. :(
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: swimmingbird on Wed, 20 January 2016, 20:57:35
I hate USPS right now
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jdcarpe on Thu, 21 January 2016, 17:43:40
I will close the order form tomorrow. After that, if you want to order, you'll need to PM me.

Thank you everyone for all the orders, and for the quick payments! As of right now, we have 83 orders for 145 sets, or a total of 290 keycaps, which will net a profit of $203 for Geekhack. Great success!
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: mashby on Thu, 21 January 2016, 17:52:27
Oh man! Soooooo close to 300 caps. Surely there are 5 more orders that will come in before tomorrow. Let's do this!  :cool:
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: njbair on Thu, 21 January 2016, 20:53:40
Oh man! Soooooo close to 300 caps. Surely there are 5 more orders that will come in before tomorrow. Let's do this!  :cool:
If there is a price break at the 150 mark (since different stems are probably different MOQs) then even buying out the difference might actually mean more cash for GH.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: digi on Thu, 21 January 2016, 20:58:07
Alps GH cap you say?? I'm ehhnn
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: swimmingbird on Thu, 21 January 2016, 21:01:15
Oh man! Soooooo close to 300 caps. Surely there are 5 more orders that will come in before tomorrow. Let's do this!  :cool:
If there is a price break at the 150 mark (since different stems are probably different MOQs) then even buying out the difference might actually mean more cash for GH.

If it doesn't hit 300 I'm down to buy a couple more
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jdcarpe on Thu, 21 January 2016, 23:32:51
Oh man! Soooooo close to 300 caps. Surely there are 5 more orders that will come in before tomorrow. Let's do this!  :cool:
If there is a price break at the 150 mark (since different stems are probably different MOQs) then even buying out the difference might actually mean more cash for GH.
Yes, different stems are different MOQs, unfortunately. I will be buying some extras in case of shipping damage or whatever. I think the donation amount will remain in the neighborhood of what I listed, just because I didn't markup the caps a great amount.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: anlic on Fri, 22 January 2016, 00:44:00
sounds good! ;D
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: KingRama on Fri, 22 January 2016, 03:05:06
Woop woop! My first GH GB order :D
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: rowdy on Fri, 22 January 2016, 04:14:32
Woop woop! My first GH GB order :D

And supporting GH along the way - nice one :)
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: fanpeople on Fri, 22 January 2016, 04:36:30
Almost forgot to order these  :blank:

Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: KingRama on Fri, 22 January 2016, 05:50:31
And supporting GH along the way - nice one :)
Yeah! Really happy bout that :D Really wish I was part of this community earlier :[ Can't wait for the cap!! :D
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 22 January 2016, 17:37:37
Order form is closed. If anyone would still like to place an order, just send me a PM.

THANK YOU EVERYONE!

Will post updates regularly.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: William_S_Jones on Fri, 22 January 2016, 18:10:31
I just tried to use the form to no avail. Hopefully some of the group alternate ways to use this form will work for me.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: fanpeople on Fri, 22 January 2016, 18:12:18
Order form is closed. If anyone would still like to place an order, just send me a PM.

THANK YOU EVERYONE!

Will post updates regularly.


I just tried to use the form to no avail. Hopefully some of the group alternate ways to use this form will work for me.



Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: Giorgio on Sat, 23 January 2016, 02:38:18
China... How is it even possible that they are able to send international packages for 1usd, including the price of the article?

Could we consider a mini gmk group buy with an European proxy?
Thanks
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: LeandreN on Sat, 23 January 2016, 06:11:19
Putting a key in a bubble wrapped envelope is maximum 4$ international non-tracked cheapest according to my relatives in America. From here, Norway, its just 2,5$ to send 1-2 single keys world wide(5-10 days untracked),(and we are an expensive country. A bubble wrapped envelope costs more than the shipping).

I am sure there is a reason that it has the 10$ price point. I could be wrong or I am sure there are pricing differences between states, or the hassle of CN22 customs form or better shipping. I am totally fine with paying that either way. The money goes to Geekhack!

I love the idea of this GB, thanks for running it JD!
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: William_S_Jones on Sun, 24 January 2016, 12:02:35
invoice paid
thanks for making this possible, JD
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: tigersharkdude on Sun, 24 January 2016, 12:04:34
Senor carpe, I sent two standard caps to Malaysia in a bubble mailer for $5 the other day
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jdcarpe on Sun, 24 January 2016, 19:11:17
Putting a key in a bubble wrapped envelope is maximum 4$ international non-tracked cheapest according to my relatives in America.

Senor carpe, I sent two standard caps to Malaysia in a bubble mailer for $5 the other day

Thanks, guys. Believe me, if there were a way to ship these overseas for less money, I would be doing it. But the rules are the rules, and the postal workers in my local area (30mi radius) know them well. I know that some people may have different experiences in their areas, but here in my area, I absolutely HAVE TO pay package rate for bubble mailers. Which means $13.50 for a 1-oz package to anywhere but Canada, which is $9.50.

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Dimensions, Shape, Flexibility, and Uniform Thickness (201.4.0)

Dimensions:

Minimum: more than 11-1/2 inches long, or more than 6-1/8 inches high, or more than 1/4 inch thick.
Maximum: 15 inches long, 12 inches high, and 3/4 inch thick.
The length of a flat-size mailpiece is the longest dimension. The height is the dimension perpendicular to the length.

Shape: rectangular, with four square corners, or with finished corners that do not excced a radius of 0.125 inch (1/8 inch).

Flexibility and deflection: flat-size pieces must meet flexibility criteria in 201.4.3 and the deflection criteria in 201.4.6. Flats mailed at saturation or high density prices or flats mailed at basic carrier route prices and dropshipped to DDUs do not have to meet deflection standards. All other flats not meeting deflection standards are subject to prices as stated in DMM 201.4.7.

Uniform thickness: the contents must be uniformly thick so that any bumps, protrusions, or irregularities do not cause more than 1/4 inch variance in thickness (201.4.4). When determining variance in thickness, exclude the outer edges of a mailpiece (1 inch from each edge) when the contents do not extend to the edges.

Mailpieces that do not meet the standards for flexibility in 201.4.3, for uniform thickness in 201.4.4, or for polywrap in 201.4.5, must pay applicable prices as follows:

  • First-Class Mail—parcel prices.
  • Standard Mail—parcel prices.
  • Bound Printed Matter—parcel prices.
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Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: cgallizzi on Tue, 26 January 2016, 10:30:52
thanks for putting this together... this was my first GB ever and I can't believe how organized and streamlined everything was.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: mashby on Tue, 26 January 2016, 10:39:45
thanks for putting this together... this was my first GB ever and I can't believe how organized and streamlined everything was.

This is how short run group buys used to be "back in the day". Thank you for taking it old school JD!
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jdcarpe on Tue, 26 January 2016, 11:41:11
You guys are very welcome! I want again to thank everyone who is participating in this buy, both for supporting Geekhack, and for making everything from orders to payments run smoothly.

I already placed the order for the keycaps with Signature Plastics, and according to Melissa, the lead time for production of these is only four weeks. There is a good chance I can start shipping these to you guys before  the end of February!

Look for February's buy to start in about a week. I think I can keep the price structure the same next month. We had great support this month, and I expect nothing less each month going forward. I will probably add the option for international buyers to combine shipping for up to 3 orders, to save on the high cost of shipping compared to the keycap sets.

I will be making the donation to Geekhack soon, which this month will total $250. Thanks again, everyone!
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: CommonCurt on Tue, 26 January 2016, 12:28:23
You guys are very welcome! I want again to thank everyone who is participating in this buy, both for supporting Geekhack, and for making everything from orders to payments run smoothly.

I already placed the order for the keycaps with Signature Plastics, and according to Melissa, the lead time for production of these is only four weeks. There is a good chance I can start shipping these to you guys before  the end of February!

Look for February's buy to start in about a week. I think I can keep the price structure the same next month. We had great support this month, and I expect nothing less each month going forward. I will probably add the option for international buyers to combine shipping for up to 3 orders, to save on the high cost of shipping compared to the keycap sets.

I will be making the donation to Geekhack soon, which this month will total $250. Thanks again, everyone!

Great work man :)
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: piemancoder on Tue, 26 January 2016, 14:59:11
You guys are very welcome! I want again to thank everyone who is participating in this buy, both for supporting Geekhack, and for making everything from orders to payments run smoothly.

I already placed the order for the keycaps with Signature Plastics, and according to Melissa, the lead time for production of these is only four weeks. There is a good chance I can start shipping these to you guys before  the end of February!

Look for February's buy to start in about a week. I think I can keep the price structure the same next month. We had great support this month, and I expect nothing less each month going forward. I will probably add the option for international buyers to combine shipping for up to 3 orders, to save on the high cost of shipping compared to the keycap sets.

I will be making the donation to Geekhack soon, which this month will total $250. Thanks again, everyone!

What colors are we getting next week?
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jdcarpe on Tue, 26 January 2016, 15:10:59

What colors are we getting next week?

I haven't decided for sure yet, but I think it will be RDE on either RCS or RCR.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: Auxo on Tue, 26 January 2016, 16:06:47
red for valentines??? :D
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: deductivemonkee on Tue, 26 January 2016, 16:11:33
PINK for valentines??? :D

ftfy
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 26 January 2016, 16:13:51
Please do Chinese New Years colors. And the proper kerning.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: KingRama on Tue, 26 January 2016, 16:17:50
I haven't decided for sure yet, but I think it will be RDE on either RCS or RCR.


Difficult choice, I like the idea of RCR/RCS for Valentines ^_^
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: Zapheo on Tue, 26 January 2016, 17:36:16

What colors are we getting next week?

I haven't decided for sure yet, but I think it will be RDE on either RCS or RCR.

Can't wait! I'll be in for next month's buy as well!
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: tigersharkdude on Tue, 26 January 2016, 17:37:02

What colors are we getting next week?

I haven't decided for sure yet, but I think it will be RDE on either RCS or RCR.

(https://i.imgflip.com/ns7yk.jpg)
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: KingRama on Tue, 26 January 2016, 17:38:58
Show Image
(https://i.imgflip.com/ns7yk.jpg)


Signature Plastics Color Codes:
http://www.keycapsdirect.com/abscolors.php (http://www.keycapsdirect.com/abscolors.php)


The ones jdcarpe listed are under the reds :)
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: tigersharkdude on Tue, 26 January 2016, 17:46:36
Show Image
(https://i.imgflip.com/ns7yk.jpg)


Signature Plastics Color Codes:
http://www.keycapsdirect.com/abscolors.php (http://www.keycapsdirect.com/abscolors.php)


The ones jdcarpe listed are under the reds :)

pink and purple?

:P
(https://i.imgflip.com/nkc79.jpg)
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: KingRama on Tue, 26 January 2016, 18:06:11
pink and purple?

 :p
Show Image
(https://i.imgflip.com/nkc79.jpg)


I think the cap would look cute man. Perfect addition for my PLAYFULMX (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=35152.msg2018186#msg2018186) board  :p
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jdcarpe on Tue, 26 January 2016, 18:14:26
Yeah, I was thinking of doing purple on pink for Valentines. But maybe I should save that for December's buy so they would ship right before V-Day.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: 1deeg on Tue, 26 January 2016, 23:19:21
St. Patrick's Day :blank:
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jdcarpe on Tue, 26 January 2016, 23:29:34
St. Patrick's Day :blank:
I would have had to do that one this month to deliver them on time. I'll prepare better next year, though. :)
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: Badwrench on Tue, 26 January 2016, 23:45:47
How about VCM on BFK for earth day  :thumb:

would end up with this theme:
(http://i.imgur.com/hwVzIPq.jpg)
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jdcarpe on Tue, 26 January 2016, 23:53:07
How about VCM on BFK for earth day  :thumb:

would end up with this theme:
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/hwVzIPq.jpg)

I just need to borrow someone's enviro to check if the colors would look good. Can't make an informed decision otherwise. I promise I'll return it, eventually. Heh.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: CommonCurt on Wed, 27 January 2016, 00:44:00
How about VCM on BFK for earth day  :thumb:

would end up with this theme:
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/hwVzIPq.jpg)


+1 Please yes
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 27 January 2016, 18:49:05
How about VCM on BFK for earth day  :thumb:

would end up with this theme:
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/hwVzIPq.jpg)

I just need to borrow someone's enviro to check if the colors would look good. Can't make an informed decision otherwise. I promise I'll return it, eventually. Heh.

There's a certain thread you may want to check out.... 

:P

(I know you're joking...but only sorta)
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jdcarpe on Tue, 09 February 2016, 18:31:06
Great news, everyone! The keycaps are here! (I placed the order a little early, since I knew what tier we would hit).

I should be able to sort and pack these during the weekend of 20/21-Feb. Then I plan to start shipping them out the following week.

And I already made the $245 donation to Geekhack. Thanks again, everyone, for all your support!
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: livingspeedbump on Tue, 09 February 2016, 18:33:11
Great news, everyone! The keycaps are here! (I placed the order a little early, since I knew what tier we would hit).

I should be able to sort and pack these during the weekend of 20/21-Feb. Then I plan to start shipping them out the following week.

And I already made the $245 donation to Geekhack. Thanks again, everyone, for all your support!

wow, what a quick turnaround  :thumb:
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: KingRama on Tue, 09 February 2016, 18:46:47
Great news, everyone! The keycaps are here! (I placed the order a little early, since I knew what tier we would hit).

I should be able to sort and pack these during the weekend of 20/21-Feb. Then I plan to start shipping them out the following week.

And I already made the $245 donation to Geekhack. Thanks again, everyone, for all your support!

Wow awesome! Nice work JD, can't wait to get them in the mail :D
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: piemancoder on Tue, 09 February 2016, 18:58:40
Great news, everyone! The keycaps are here! (I placed the order a little early, since I knew what tier we would hit).

I should be able to sort and pack these during the weekend of 20/21-Feb. Then I plan to start shipping them out the following week.

And I already made the $245 donation to Geekhack. Thanks again, everyone, for all your support!

Awesome!  :thumb:  I'm glad that we are going to get them soon, and that so much was donated to Geekhack.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 09 February 2016, 19:40:28
Great news, everyone! The keycaps are here! (I placed the order a little early, since I knew what tier we would hit).

I should be able to sort and pack these during the weekend of 20/21-Feb. Then I plan to start shipping them out the following week.

And I already made the $245 donation to Geekhack. Thanks again, everyone, for all your support!

wow, what a quick turnaround  :thumb:

That was the point with the small monthly GBs :)
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: William_S_Jones on Tue, 09 February 2016, 19:48:28
Great news, everyone! The keycaps are here! (I placed the order a little early, since I knew what tier we would hit).

I should be able to sort and pack these during the weekend of 20/21-Feb. Then I plan to start shipping them out the following week.

And I already made the $245 donation to Geekhack. Thanks again, everyone, for all your support!


Great job JD,

It 's the other way around, thank you for setting up this group buy & helping out Geek Hack. I hope to make a contribution to the mechanical keyboard community soon. Thanks for your contribution and setting a great example for the Geek Hack community.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: njbair on Tue, 09 February 2016, 19:53:55
Awesome work, JD. And to everyone else, thanks for stepping up to help out GH.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: Auxo on Tue, 09 February 2016, 20:36:09
 :)
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: CommonCurt on Tue, 09 February 2016, 23:19:35
Great news, everyone! The keycaps are here! (I placed the order a little early, since I knew what tier we would hit).

I should be able to sort and pack these during the weekend of 20/21-Feb. Then I plan to start shipping them out the following week.

And I already made the $245 donation to Geekhack. Thanks again, everyone, for all your support!

Woohoo!  Good work man  :thumb:
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: Fiery on Wed, 10 February 2016, 12:01:51
Thanks JD! this was a great GB and I'm happy it went smoothly! As another thanks to the geekhack forum I am giving my 3 alps ones away when they arrive over on the pay it forward thread. This is community is great! Stay awesome everyone!  :thumb:
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: DAVYtm on Wed, 10 February 2016, 12:55:44
Great news, everyone! The keycaps are here! (I placed the order a little early, since I knew what tier we would hit).

I should be able to sort and pack these during the weekend of 20/21-Feb. Then I plan to start shipping them out the following week.

And I already made the $245 donation to Geekhack. Thanks again, everyone, for all your support!

Woohoo!  Good work man  :thumb:

Definitely. Thanks for all the good work JD!
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: Glenmael on Wed, 10 February 2016, 15:11:33
Great news, everyone! The keycaps are here! (I placed the order a little early, since I knew what tier we would hit).

I should be able to sort and pack these during the weekend of 20/21-Feb. Then I plan to start shipping them out the following week.

And I already made the $245 donation to Geekhack. Thanks again, everyone, for all your support!

Great work! here's hoping we increase the donation total each month :)
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 10 February 2016, 15:27:11
Great work! here's hoping we increase the donation total each month :)

Funny thing about that. Donations to Geekhack aren't tax deductible, AFAIK. That means that, while I'm not keeping that amount each month, it is going to be reported to the IRS as "income" at the end of the year. Since I don't have any way to offset that "income" with an expense for Carpe Keyboards, I will probably end up owing a tax liability at the end of the year. I may have to start holding some of that amount back, to pay in federal income taxes. :(
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Wed, 10 February 2016, 15:28:49
Great work! here's hoping we increase the donation total each month :)

Funny thing about that. Donations to Geekhack aren't tax deductible, AFAIK. That means that, while I'm not keeping that amount each month, it is going to be reported to the IRS as "income" at the end of the year. Since I don't have any way to offset that "income" with an expense for Carpe Keyboards, I will probably end up owing a tax liability at the end of the year. I may have to start holding some of that amount back, to pay in federal income taxes. :(

Wow that is disappointing. Damn IRS.

On the good side though, a good amount of money will still be donated to GH.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: Fiery on Wed, 10 February 2016, 15:30:33
Great work! here's hoping we increase the donation total each month :)

Funny thing about that. Donations to Geekhack aren't tax deductible, AFAIK. That means that, while I'm not keeping that amount each month, it is going to be reported to the IRS as "income" at the end of the year. Since I don't have any way to offset that "income" with an expense for Carpe Keyboards, I will probably end up owing a tax liability at the end of the year. I may have to start holding some of that amount back, to pay in federal income taxes. :(
Oh wow that sucks! I get why you would need to do that, and if you do I respect that decision and as long as most of it goes to GH it's all good!
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: Glenmael on Wed, 10 February 2016, 15:33:10
Great work! here's hoping we increase the donation total each month :)

Funny thing about that. Donations to Geekhack aren't tax deductible, AFAIK. That means that, while I'm not keeping that amount each month, it is going to be reported to the IRS as "income" at the end of the year. Since I don't have any way to offset that "income" with an expense for Carpe Keyboards, I will probably end up owing a tax liability at the end of the year. I may have to start holding some of that amount back, to pay in federal income taxes. :(

Oh, that's sad to hear :'( damned tax.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 10 February 2016, 15:42:49
Great work! here's hoping we increase the donation total each month :)

Funny thing about that. Donations to Geekhack aren't tax deductible, AFAIK. That means that, while I'm not keeping that amount each month, it is going to be reported to the IRS as "income" at the end of the year. Since I don't have any way to offset that "income" with an expense for Carpe Keyboards, I will probably end up owing a tax liability at the end of the year. I may have to start holding some of that amount back, to pay in federal income taxes. :(
Oh wow that sucks! I get why you would need to do that, and if you do I respect that decision and as long as most of it goes to GH it's all good!

Well, that's actually a good point. Even if I have to hold back a percentage to pay in taxes, more sales still equals more in donations. My goal is to break exactly even, which, if I figure the tax correctly, seems possible. And it's a fundraiser for Geekhack, so it's still a win.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: Poostar on Sun, 28 February 2016, 10:36:48
Any update on these?
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jdcarpe on Sun, 28 February 2016, 10:46:42
Any update on these?

Sorry, I've been so busy I forgot to update this thread. I had about a week delay in my plans, but most of these are sorted and ready to go. I'll start shipping these this week. I just signed up for a new shipping label service, so hopefully everything will import and labels will print without a hitch.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: Poostar on Fri, 04 March 2016, 20:40:39
 :thumb:
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jdcarpe on Thu, 10 March 2016, 08:13:26
UPDATE:

I am about 40% done shipping these orders so far. I believe PayPal is sending shipping notifications, so you know what to look for.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 10 March 2016, 08:13:58
Can't wait for my Alps caps, thanks again for doing this JD!
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: absyrd on Thu, 10 March 2016, 08:14:27
Shipping info confirmed.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: CommonCurt on Thu, 10 March 2016, 09:35:13
Got my tracking.

Thanks JD.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: DAVYtm on Thu, 10 March 2016, 12:14:10
Tracking is out, thanks JD!
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: pr0ximity on Thu, 10 March 2016, 15:08:43
Tracking confirmed, can't wait!
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Sat, 12 March 2016, 13:58:19
(http://i.imgur.com/M84UYr2.jpg)

These look great JD.  Was pleasantly surprised by this today, I wasn't expecting it so quickly.  Cannot wait for the rest of the months!
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: CommonCurt on Sat, 12 March 2016, 15:12:07
Just got a notification that mine have been delivered to my front office :)
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: sean on Sat, 12 March 2016, 16:18:35
Also got mine, thank you JD!!
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: CommonCurt on Sat, 12 March 2016, 17:01:45
Got my EZY DOSE.  Thanks JD.
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd490/CurtisandCrystal/Curts%20Pcs/Curts%20Keyboards/20160312_175818_LLS.jpg)
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: piemancoder on Sun, 13 March 2016, 10:00:48
Got mine yesterday JD, thank you! Now I just have to take pictures...
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: polentA on Sun, 13 March 2016, 16:12:55
Received mine the other day too! Thanks for organizing JD.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: digi on Sun, 13 March 2016, 16:13:30
Crazy how fast you got these out JD :cool: :cool: :thumb:
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: pr0ximity on Sun, 13 March 2016, 16:35:02
Got 'em

(http://i.imgur.com/gicUmAT.jpg)
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jaffers on Sun, 13 March 2016, 16:54:50
Got 'em

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/gicUmAT.jpg)


Hey now, that purple plate looks REALLY good :D Fantastic photo as well, really good colours

BTW what keyboard is that?
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: pr0ximity on Sun, 13 March 2016, 17:20:26
BTW what keyboard is that?

Zenith Z-150 (well, the AT version): https://deskthority.net/wiki/Zenith_Data_Systems_84_Key_Keyboard

Couple more pics here (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=76021.msg2098103#msg2098103).
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: tigersharkdude on Mon, 14 March 2016, 13:25:03
yeeee
(http://i.imgur.com/Mky5tWK.jpg)
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 14 March 2016, 20:08:52
yeeee
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Another great colour match for your board :)
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: Fiery on Tue, 15 March 2016, 02:41:32
Got my tracking!  ;D
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: punkpc on Tue, 15 March 2016, 19:36:16
Got mine today! Thanks JD  :thumb:

(http://i.imgur.com/bSfaF7d.jpg)
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: Liocer on Wed, 16 March 2016, 02:01:18

Got mine today! Thanks JD  :thumb:

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(http://i.imgur.com/bSfaF7d.jpg)


Love the subtlety.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 16 March 2016, 20:02:26
(http://i.imgur.com/TPQREKN.jpg)

Something bout those little pills...
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: Krytone on Wed, 30 March 2016, 02:38:08
just got these  ^-^

(http://i.imgur.com/Yo3lXXK.jpg)
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: faxe on Thu, 31 March 2016, 01:04:30
Arrived here as well, thanks alot!
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: jdcarpe on Thu, 31 March 2016, 13:02:55
Ah, good to hear! I was beginning to wonder if any international orders were being received yet. Everything shipped a while ago, except for those few who requested combined shipping.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: Fiery on Thu, 31 March 2016, 17:50:45
I got mine 3~ days ago, super happy! great GB JD  :thumb:
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: faxe on Fri, 01 April 2016, 06:46:48
Was inside the normal time packages from the US send with USPS take to germany, so I wasn't worried yet. Also passed customs without problems. Thanks again.

Ah, good to hear! I was beginning to wonder if any international orders were being received yet. Everything shipped a while ago, except for those few who requested combined shipping.
Title: Re: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY
Post by: geniekid on Fri, 01 April 2016, 09:13:16
USPS tracking shows that my cap has been "Out for Delivery" for 2 weeks now.  JD is going to send me another one for free to be shipped with the Feb set, which is very nice since the tracking information technically absolves him of having to do anything at all.