Author Topic: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY (Read 61853 times)

swimmingbird · « **Reply #150 on:** Wed, 20 January 2016, 20:57:35 »

I hate USPS right now

jdcarpe · « **Reply #151 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!

mashby · « **Reply #152 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!

njbair · « **Reply #153 on:** Thu, 21 January 2016, 20:53:40 »

Quote from: 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!

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.

digi · « **Reply #154 on:** Thu, 21 January 2016, 20:58:07 »

Alps GH cap you say?? I'm ehhnn

swimmingbird · « **Reply #155 on:** Thu, 21 January 2016, 21:01:15 »

Quote from: njbair on Thu, 21 January 2016, 20:53:40

Quote from: 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!
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

jdcarpe · « **Reply #156 on:** Thu, 21 January 2016, 23:32:51 »

Quote from: njbair on Thu, 21 January 2016, 20:53:40

Quote from: 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!
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.

anlic · « **Reply #157 on:** Fri, 22 January 2016, 00:44:00 »

sounds good!

KingRama · « **Reply #158 on:** Fri, 22 January 2016, 03:05:06 »

Woop woop! My first GH GB order

rowdy · « **Reply #159 on:** Fri, 22 January 2016, 04:14:32 »

Quote from: KingRama on Fri, 22 January 2016, 03:05:06

Woop woop! My first GH GB order

And supporting GH along the way - nice one

fanpeople · « **Reply #160 on:** Fri, 22 January 2016, 04:36:30 »

Almost forgot to order these

KingRama · « **Reply #161 on:** Fri, 22 January 2016, 05:50:31 »

Quote from: rowdy on Fri, 22 January 2016, 04:14:32

And supporting GH along the way - nice one

Yeah! Really happy bout that

Really wish I was part of this community earlier :[ Can't wait for the cap!!

jdcarpe · « **Reply #162 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.

William_S_Jones · « **Reply #163 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.

fanpeople · « **Reply #164 on:** Fri, 22 January 2016, 18:12:18 »

Quote from: 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.

Quote from: 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.

Giorgio · « **Reply #165 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

LeandreN · « **Reply #166 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!

William_S_Jones · « **Reply #167 on:** Sun, 24 January 2016, 12:02:35 »

invoice paid
thanks for making this possible, JD

tigersharkdude · « **Reply #168 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

jdcarpe · « **Reply #169 on:** Sun, 24 January 2016, 19:11:17 »

Quote from: 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.

Quote from: 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

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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cgallizzi · « **Reply #170 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.

mashby · « **Reply #171 on:** Tue, 26 January 2016, 10:39:45 »

Quote from: 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.

This is how short run group buys used to be "back in the day". Thank you for taking it old school JD!

jdcarpe · « **Reply #172 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!

CommonCurt · « **Reply #173 on:** Tue, 26 January 2016, 12:28:23 »

Quote from: 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!

Great work man

piemancoder · « **Reply #174 on:** Tue, 26 January 2016, 14:59:11 »

Quote from: 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!

What colors are we getting next week?

jdcarpe · « **Reply #175 on:** Tue, 26 January 2016, 15:10:59 »

Quote from: piemancoder on Tue, 26 January 2016, 14:59:11

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.

Auxo · « **Reply #176 on:** Tue, 26 January 2016, 16:06:47 »

red for valentines???

deductivemonkee · « **Reply #177 on:** Tue, 26 January 2016, 16:11:33 »

Quote from: CJD_Anthony on Tue, 26 January 2016, 16:06:47

PINK for valentines???

ftfy

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #178 on:** Tue, 26 January 2016, 16:13:51 »

Please do Chinese New Years colors. And the proper kerning.

KingRama · « **Reply #179 on:** Tue, 26 January 2016, 16:17:50 »

Quote from: jdcarpe on Tue, 26 January 2016, 15:10:59

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 ^_^

Zapheo · « **Reply #180 on:** Tue, 26 January 2016, 17:36:16 »

Quote from: jdcarpe on Tue, 26 January 2016, 15:10:59

Quote from: piemancoder on Tue, 26 January 2016, 14:59:11

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!

tigersharkdude · « **Reply #181 on:** Tue, 26 January 2016, 17:37:02 »

Quote from: jdcarpe on Tue, 26 January 2016, 15:10:59

Quote from: piemancoder on Tue, 26 January 2016, 14:59:11

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.

KingRama · « **Reply #182 on:** Tue, 26 January 2016, 17:38:58 »

Quote from: tigersharkdude on Tue, 26 January 2016, 17:37:02

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

The ones jdcarpe listed are under the reds :)

tigersharkdude · « **Reply #183 on:** Tue, 26 January 2016, 17:46:36 »

Quote from: KingRama on Tue, 26 January 2016, 17:38:58

Quote from: tigersharkdude on Tue, 26 January 2016, 17:37:02
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Signature Plastics Color Codes:
http://www.keycapsdirect.com/abscolors.php

The ones jdcarpe listed are under the reds :)

pink and purple?

:P

KingRama · « **Reply #184 on:** Tue, 26 January 2016, 18:06:11 »

Quote from: tigersharkdude on Tue, 26 January 2016, 17:46:36

pink and purple?

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I think the cap would look cute man. Perfect addition for my PLAYFULMX board :p

jdcarpe · « **Reply #185 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.

1deeg · « **Reply #186 on:** Tue, 26 January 2016, 23:19:21 »

St. Patrick's Day

jdcarpe · « **Reply #187 on:** Tue, 26 January 2016, 23:29:34 »

Quote from: 1deeg on Tue, 26 January 2016, 23:19:21

St. Patrick's Day

I would have had to do that one this month to deliver them on time. I'll prepare better next year, though.

Badwrench · « **Reply #188 on:** Tue, 26 January 2016, 23:45:47 »

How about VCM on BFK for earth day

would end up with this theme:

jdcarpe · « **Reply #189 on:** Tue, 26 January 2016, 23:53:07 »

Quote from: Badwrench on Tue, 26 January 2016, 23:45:47

How about VCM on BFK for earth day

would end up with this theme:
Show Image

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.

CommonCurt · « **Reply #190 on:** Wed, 27 January 2016, 00:44:00 »

Quote from: Badwrench on Tue, 26 January 2016, 23:45:47

How about VCM on BFK for earth day

would end up with this theme:
Show Image

+1 Please yes

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #191 on:** Wed, 27 January 2016, 18:49:05 »

Quote from: jdcarpe on Tue, 26 January 2016, 23:53:07

Quote from: Badwrench on Tue, 26 January 2016, 23:45:47
How about VCM on BFK for earth day

would end up with this theme:
Show Image

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)

jdcarpe · « **Reply #192 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!

livingspeedbump · « **Reply #193 on:** Tue, 09 February 2016, 18:33:11 »

Quote from: 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!

wow, what a quick turnaround

KingRama · « **Reply #194 on:** Tue, 09 February 2016, 18:46:47 »

Quote from: 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!

Wow awesome! Nice work JD, can't wait to get them in the mail

piemancoder · « **Reply #195 on:** Tue, 09 February 2016, 18:58:40 »

Quote from: 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!

Awesome!

I'm glad that we are going to get them soon, and that so much was donated to Geekhack.

rowdy · « **Reply #196 on:** Tue, 09 February 2016, 19:40:28 »

Quote from: livingspeedbump on Tue, 09 February 2016, 18:33:11

Quote from: 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!

wow, what a quick turnaround

That was the point with the small monthly GBs

William_S_Jones · « **Reply #197 on:** Tue, 09 February 2016, 19:48:28 »

Quote from: 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!

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.

njbair · « **Reply #198 on:** Tue, 09 February 2016, 19:53:55 »

Awesome work, JD. And to everyone else, thanks for stepping up to help out GH.

Auxo · « **Reply #199 on:** Tue, 09 February 2016, 20:36:09 »

News:

Author Topic: JANUARY 2016 GEEK HACK DOUBLE SHOT GROUP BUY (Read 61853 times)