[GB] GMK Triumph Adler. Pics posted...

[tbc]

Wasn't shipping supposed to be under $10 for these?  I just checked Paypal and it's almost $16.  Did I misread it/remember incorrectly or did I get overcharged?

they think you're canadian lol

[intelli78]

Wasn't shipping supposed to be under $10 for these?  I just checked Paypal and it's almost $16.  Did I misread it/remember incorrectly or did I get overcharged?

Ya, that's not right... I ordered 4 sets and shipping was only $10.47 total.

[nubbinator]

Or maybe I derped and it has tax in it.  That's probably it.

[sethk_]

Looks like I need to hit them up since I got charged $115.78 for the set.  It was $99.99 + sub $10 shipping.

Yeah, mine was only 7.71 US

[LechnerDE]

Wasn't shipping supposed to be under $10 for these?  I just checked Paypal and it's almost $16.  Did I misread it/remember incorrectly or did I get overcharged?

If it makes you feel better shipping to EU was 13$ for one set, 26$ for 2 sets and so on   

[Elrick]

Wasn't shipping supposed to be under $10 for these?  I just checked Paypal and it's almost $16.  Did I misread it/remember incorrectly or did I get overcharged?

If it makes you feel better shipping to EU was 13$ for one set, 26$ for 2 sets and so on   

Shipping to Australia was $40.00USD for me so be glad you are not stuck here in this hell-hole, down under  .

[Danboard]

Wasn't shipping supposed to be under $10 for these?  I just checked Paypal and it's almost $16.  Did I misread it/remember incorrectly or did I get overcharged?

If it makes you feel better shipping to EU was 13$ for one set, 26$ for 2 sets and so on   

Yup, this was the same for Canada too.

[bazh]

Wasn't shipping supposed to be under $10 for these?  I just checked Paypal and it's almost $16.  Did I misread it/remember incorrectly or did I get overcharged?

If it makes you feel better shipping to EU was 13$ for one set, 26$ for 2 sets and so on   

Yup, this was the same for Canada too.

$15 to Fin though

[heedpantsnow]

Or maybe I derped and it has tax in it.  That's probably it.

That is indeed probably it.  They are registered in San Fran, so you prob got hit with CA sales tax. :sad:

[SigLogical]

:s missed the cut-off for the drop because paypal account decided to lock itself up, pulling me out of the drop entirely. Will there be any Extras? or am i out of luck?

[monotagary]

:s missed the cut-off for the drop because paypal account decided to lock itself up, pulling me out of the drop entirely. Will there be any Extras? or am i out of luck?

I wouldn't doubt that a few vendors picked up bulk orders, so there will probably be an opportunity to pick some up.

[nightdriver]

:s missed the cut-off for the drop because paypal account decided to lock itself up, pulling me out of the drop entirely. Will there be any Extras? or am i out of luck?

i had that same problem but thankfully it gave me a chance to fix it.  i reauthorized and all is fine now.

[Sygaldry]

Ended up as participant 69.

 

[monotagary]

Ended up as participant 69.

 

Ayy lmao.  )

[SigLogical]

:s missed the cut-off for the drop because paypal account decided to lock itself up, pulling me out of the drop entirely. Will there be any Extras? or am i out of luck?

i had that same problem but thankfully it gave me a chance to fix it.  i reauthorized and all is fine now.

:s missed the cut-off for the drop because paypal account decided to lock itself up, pulling me out of the drop entirely. Will there be any Extras? or am i out of luck?

I wouldn't doubt that a few vendors picked up bulk orders, so there will probably be an opportunity to pick some up.

I contacted massdrop and they gave me a another chance, Got in, all is good now  Thanks Obama

[Orca]

Wasn't shipping supposed to be under $10 for these?  I just checked Paypal and it's almost $16.  Did I misread it/remember incorrectly or did I get overcharged?

If it makes you feel better shipping to EU was 13$ for one set, 26$ for 2 sets and so on   

Yup, this was the same for Canada too.

$15 to Fin though

Wasn't shipping supposed to be under $10 for these?  I just checked Paypal and it's almost $16.  Did I misread it/remember incorrectly or did I get overcharged?

If it makes you feel better shipping to EU was 13$ for one set, 26$ for 2 sets and so on   

Shipping to Australia was $40.00USD for me so be glad you are not stuck here in this hell-hole, down under  .

for ur refrence my shipping to Singapore for 1 set was US$13.40

[ideus]

Wasn't shipping supposed to be under $10 for these?  I just checked Paypal and it's almost $16.  Did I misread it/remember incorrectly or did I get overcharged?

If it makes you feel better shipping to EU was 13$ for one set, 26$ for 2 sets and so on   

Yup, this was the same for Canada too.

$15 to Fin though

Wasn't shipping supposed to be under $10 for these?  I just checked Paypal and it's almost $16.  Did I misread it/remember incorrectly or did I get overcharged?

If it makes you feel better shipping to EU was 13$ for one set, 26$ for 2 sets and so on   

Shipping to Australia was $40.00USD for me so be glad you are not stuck here in this hell-hole, down under  .

for ur refrence my shipping to Singapore for 1 set was US$13.40

A jump over the ocean doubled the shipping?

[Elrick]

A jump over the ocean doubled the shipping?

Just taking the piss buddy  .

Forty bucks is still cheaper than buying an IBM keyboard off Ebay and having it shipped here to Convict Town.

[Nai_Calus]

Yeah if you're in CA you get creamed by sales tax on MassDrop. :< 115 here too. Ended up as #94, was 103 when I joined and 99 most of the drop lol.

[rowdy]

A jump over the ocean doubled the shipping?

Just taking the piss buddy  .

Forty bucks is still cheaper than buying an IBM keyboard off Ebay and having it shipped here to Convict Town.

I can attest to that (done it twice very recently).

[intelli78]

Update for those asking about "re-import" shipping - Massdrop has assured us that they're already doing everything they can, there will be no special package marking.

[LechnerDE]

Update for those asking about "re-import" shipping - Massdrop has assured us that they're already doing everything they can, there will be no special package marking.

Thanks for the update 


This is hoping my parcel slips trough customs unnoticed

[Atredl]

Intelli78: I just wanted to pop in hear an say thanks for doing all of the work for this GB. Obviously I'm new to Geekhack and because of this I only found out about this buy through Massdrop. Really glad they were able to do the shipping for this Amazing buy! I'm definitely in the camp that thinks that going through Massdrop to reach more people is the way to go. Hope you have continued success with KeyChatter and the rest of your endeavors!

[choc]

too bad, missed it.
plz notify me if this opens again. 

[LXXXIX]

Intelli78: I just wanted to pop in hear an say thanks for doing all of the work for this GB. Obviously I'm new to Geekhack and because of this I only found out about this buy through Massdrop. Really glad they were able to do the shipping for this Amazing buy! I'm definitely in the camp that thinks that going through Massdrop to reach more people is the way to go. Hope you have continued success with KeyChatter and the rest of your endeavors!

Agree 100%. I know not too many people like MD, but if you want numbers and have a better chance of something succeeding I think this is the route to go. I'm glad intelli put this on there and used it as a platform for this GB. It worked so well. Thanks agaian intelli!

[intelli78]

Np bros.

[Chemisery]

too bad, missed it.
plz notify me if this opens again. 

You can try contacting MD or hit the classified when the shipping has started as some have bought more than 1 set.

[Atredl]

too bad, missed it.
plz notify me if this opens again. 

I'll have a couple extra sets. Shoot me a PM once they're shipped.

[shawn o]

There is a request button on the original buy and once it hits 200 the drop will re-launch. Its at 122 right now.

[cjhard]

That's just how Massdrop works, they only reach out to the designer or vendor to request another run, but GMK has a minimum order quantity to consider.

It may run again someday, but pretend it won't.

[ttzhou]

There is a request button on the original buy and once it hits 200 the drop will re-launch. Its at 122 right now.

I don't think that will be the case for this. Other drops have reached 200 requests and have not redropped. I think 200 = contact manufacturer, but it's up to manufacturer to decide if they will produce.

[Evo_Spec]

I'm probably going to pick up a set off someone so hopefully a bunch of you guys picked up an extra set! Lol

[wlhlm]

I'm probably going to pick up a set off someone so hopefully a bunch of you guys picked up an extra set! Lol

I'm pretty sure. There was also someone picking up ~400 sets near the end.

[Evo_Spec]

I'm probably going to pick up a set off someone so hopefully a bunch of you guys picked up an extra set! Lol

I'm pretty sure. There was also someone picking up ~400 sets near the end.

Although I'm not expecting GB pricing I still hope not to get a butt raped lol

[Elrick]

Although I'm not expecting GB pricing I still hope not to get a butt raped lol

Any extras that will go into the Classifieds section will no doubt be aiming for your aperture, hence if you really want this key-set you need to apply a liberal amount of KY and just grin through the experience.

Hopefully there won't be any lasting damage to your good self and remember to always participate in any future GMK Group Buys because it's always worth the effort.

[Evo_Spec]

Although I'm not expecting GB pricing I still hope not to get a butt raped lol

Any extras that will go into the Classifieds section will no doubt be aiming for your aperture, hence if you really want this key-set you need to apply a liberal amount of KY and just grin through the experience.

Hopefully there won't be any lasting damage to your good self and remember to always participate in any future GMK Group Buys because it's always worth the effort.

As to be expected.
Luckily for ME and the reason (besides financially) for not participating is that I don't feel as this was the perfect set for me as this doesn't fit my color preferences and I'm just more interested in the history and such behind why/how it was made.
So if I can't get my desired price point I'm perfectly comfortable with not being able to get a set and will wait for a GMK key set that fits my color preference.

[ideus]

Although I'm not expecting GB pricing I still hope not to get a butt raped lol

Any extras that will go into the Classifieds section will no doubt be aiming for your aperture, hence if you really want this key-set you need to apply a liberal amount of KY and just grin through the experience.

Hopefully there won't be any lasting damage to your good self and remember to always participate in any future GMK Group Buys because it's always worth the effort.

As to be expected.
Luckily for ME and the reason (besides financially) for not participating is that I don't feel as this was the perfect set for me as this doesn't fit my color preferences and I'm just more interested in the history and such behind why/how it was made.
So if I can't get my desired price point I'm perfectly comfortable with not being able to get a set and will wait for a GMK key set that fits my color preference.

What is your keyboard preference?

[intelli78]

 

[Heliosphere]

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All those beautiful blue-green pantone chips. That keyboard is nice too. ;)

[sethk_]

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Are you sending these to GMK?

[intelli78]

Are you sending these to GMK?

Not all of them... just the one I pick for them to color match.

[sethk_]

Are you sending these to GMK?

Not all of them... just the one I pick for them to color match.

Thats what I thought, if I am going to take a guess, the two that are front and center?

[intelli78]

Will be making the final decision this weekend. But believe me, it's 100% impossible to judge these colors on a monitor. What you're seeing is gonna be completely different than the chip IRL. Hell, the chips look vastly different even under different lighting conditions.

If there is one thing I've learned from this GB, it's that colors are really ****ing complicated when you start looking closely. And LCD monitor colors are really quite different than real life objects like paper and plastic. I always took this stuff for granted but it is not simple at all.

From now on I'm only going to operate my life in MS Paint colors. 

[njbair]

Will be making the final decision this weekend. But believe me, it's 100% impossible to judge these colors on a monitor. What you're seeing is gonna be completely different than the chip IRL. Hell, the chips look vastly different even under different lighting conditions.

If there is one thing I've learned from this GB, it's that colors are really ****ing complicated when you start looking closely. And LCD monitor colors are really quite different than real life objects like paper and plastic. I always took this stuff for granted but it is not simple at all.

From now on I'm only going to operate my life in MS Paint colors. 

They do make color calibrated monitors intended for people doing real world design, but they are really expensive. And normal computer stuff looks like crap on them.

[swimmingbird]

Will be making the final decision this weekend. But believe me, it's 100% impossible to judge these colors on a monitor. What you're seeing is gonna be completely different than the chip IRL. Hell, the chips look vastly different even under different lighting conditions.

If there is one thing I've learned from this GB, it's that colors are really ****ing complicated when you start looking closely. And LCD monitor colors are really quite different than real life objects like paper and plastic. I always took this stuff for granted but it is not simple at all.

From now on I'm only going to operate my life in MS Paint colors. 

I'm sure the set is going to turn out beautiful either way intelli

[whentheclouds]

what happened to color matching the loaner cap?

[MarkRobbo]

what happened to color matching the loaner cap?

There was never a plan to color match the sets which exist at the moment IIRC.

He wanted to match a teal color of partial aging, not what it has aged to today.

[heedpantsnow]

I only know a little about colors, but trying to match an emissive color (on screen) with a reflective color (cap, samples, etc.) is always a challenge. You've done an admirable job, and I'm sure whatever you come up with will be amazing!

[whentheclouds]

There was never a plan to color match the sets which exist at the moment IIRC.

He wanted to match a teal color of partial aging, not what it has aged to today.

you're right.. kinda. he acquired a loaner board but didn't have permission to send it to MD.. and the board he purchased is actually a lot more yellowed than in the initial photos that (i assume) the buyer provided. i stopped thinking about all of this after joining the drop but it makes sense now

[Joey Quinn]

Will be making the final decision this weekend. But believe me, it's 100% impossible to judge these colors on a monitor. What you're seeing is gonna be completely different than the chip IRL. Hell, the chips look vastly different even under different lighting conditions.

If there is one thing I've learned from this GB, it's that colors are really ****ing complicated when you start looking closely. And LCD monitor colors are really quite different than real life objects like paper and plastic. I always took this stuff for granted but it is not simple at all.

From now on I'm only going to operate my life in MS Paint colors. 

Thanks for the work, I think I speak for everyone when I say I'm glad this set hit, well crushed, the MOQ.