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Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: weipim on Mon, 11 April 2011, 02:55:04
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[update as of 06/14/2011]
Hi all,
I just got a notice from USPS that I missed their delivery, the package is here and I am going to get it tomorrow and will proceed to the shipping ASAP

i'm really happy about this and again I am so sorry about the delay. hopefully u guys will get the kb soon

cheers


------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------[latest update as of 05/26/2011]

To all that's waiting for the keyboards, I am absolutely sorry about this huge delay. In fact, I just had my buddy called EMS and they told me the estimated shipping time was 45 days instead of 30(original).
I am really sorry for this but im waiting for them as inpatient as you guys are. I will give you some update asap. thanks for the comprehension.


[UPDATE]
So another update,  I am making the purchase later tonight and therefore they shall proceed the stock and ship it to me with in a few business days. The actual shipping time is left to be determined.

Any further updates will be given here.

Thanks to yall!!


[UPDATE]

So I just talked to another shipping agency and the quote they gave me is really lower than the first one.
Therefore here is the adjusting price:

Black keyboard (POM keycaps)  with Brown switch 75
Black keyboard (POM keycaps)  with Blue switch  70
Black keyboard (POM keycaps)  with Black switch 70
White keyboard(ABS keycaps) with Brown switch 70
White keyboard(ABS keycaps) with Blue switch 65
White keyboard(ABS keycaps) with Black switch 65

For those who ordered earlier I really do apologize for this and I already went ahead and refund the differences. If you really feel uncomfortable with this event, please PM me and I will give you a full refund.

Please send  payment to:

weipim@hotmail.com
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Dear All, I am trying to organize a group buy for PLU ML-87 Mechanical keyboard. I have been contacting with PLU for a while, and for a quantity of 50, the price for each keyboard should be between 75-85 each plus 8 dollars shipping to CONUS. People from other places should contact me for a shipping quote.


with the quantity of each type of keyboard.

Here are the main features:
- Dedicated Media key which provides 12 combination options along with F-keys to let you control your tunes while working, gaming or any other situation.
- Custom Optimized Key Rollover for mainstream games like Starcraft 2, DOTA and so on.
- User Disable function of Win Key, never go back to desktop while Gaming by accidental hitting the win key.
- 6-key rollover under USB connection, 8-key rollover under PS/2 (via adapter)
- Key cap material: ABS(for white color), POM (for black color)
Layout: US standard
Interface: Native USB, PS/2 via adapter ( included)
Weight: 0.9kg
Supported OS: Windows 98(SE)/Me/2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7

The Deadline for ordering the first batch will be Sunday, April 17, 2011. I will take payments via Paypal and ship to confirmed paypal addresses. Please also let me know which keyboard color and which switch type you want. I am also posting this group buy on other place, therefore to be conservative to fill out 50 orders should not take too long. I personally is taking 10 for my friends and I, thus a group buy can lower the shipping cost significantly.

Thank you all

Weipim

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Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: BigBrother on Mon, 11 April 2011, 04:18:47
i get a feeling this guy is either unprofessional or a scammer.
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: weipim on Mon, 11 April 2011, 04:43:51
Quote from: BigBrother;328414
i get a feeling this guy is either unprofessional or a scammer.


Ouch, kinda hurt to see this at 3h40 am...

I don't know how to justify myself as not a scammer beside saying that I'm not a scammer... I just received the boards from the another post and will ship it tomorrow. And I hope some ghers will talk for me on this.

About unprofessional, I admit that I am not a seller that is dedicated to make profit here, however I think it's a cool thing to start a group buy that can give convenience to people here. And I think there's nothing wrong with this.
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: BigBrother on Mon, 11 April 2011, 05:18:36
I don't provide my blind trust in someone with barely 10 posts. I also don't trust Ripster, eIBM or MW- but that's besides the point.
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: weipim on Mon, 11 April 2011, 05:26:44
Quote from: BigBrother;328424
I don't provide my blind trust in someone with barely 10 posts. I also don't trust Ripster, eIBM or MW- but that's besides the point.


well i don't know who you can or will give your BLIND trust to... I think there's no such things to give.

Anyway, scamming on a PLU keyboard with this price range is pretty retarded to be honest, and I think the transaction will be protected by paypal for both of us, therefore I really don't know how can this be a scam...

if you think my group buy post does not appeal to you, you can turn your head to somewhere else, but please don't call anyone a scammer... do us all a favor.
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: noodles256 on Mon, 11 April 2011, 09:09:52
Well, the regular price of a PLU is $50-60 from taobao not including shipping. So if you MO directly from PLU like you said you did, why is the price higher?
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: godofdeath on Mon, 11 April 2011, 09:14:40
Quote from: weipim;328398
I personally is taking 10 for my friends and I, thus a group buy can lower the shipping cost significantly.


Your engrish is bad. You American?
And this sounds like a Nigerian prince email.
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: reaper on Mon, 11 April 2011, 09:40:31
FWIW, I don't know about the pricing but I've contacted him before.  I was gonna buy a PLU ML-87 from him but learned that it doesn't work with OS X so I passed.  Via PM he seems genuine and real enough and I would've bought from him but he only has the white ones with blue switches at the time.

I would definitely give him the benefit of the doubt but like I said, don't know about the pricing though.  At least he told me upfront about the breakdown in price and stuff (via PM).
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: Tempy on Mon, 11 April 2011, 10:00:22
paypal protection is pretty good about ripping off scammers, if this is 8kro i may consider getting one. consider me interested in a black with brown switches? but yeah, taobao is offering it cheaper, so idk what the deal is

Edit: looks like some ones selling on ebay too, guy has the same name :P
http://cgi.ebay.com/Black-PLU-ML-87-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-cherry-brown-/220766355937?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item3366b341e1
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: KDZ on Mon, 11 April 2011, 11:03:01
Quote from: noodles256;328483
Well, the regular price of a PLU is $50-60 from taobao not including shipping. So if you MO directly from PLU like you said you did, why is the price higher?


transportation is included in the price, it aint cheap to ship something from China to US plus there are insurances and taxes. if you buy it from Taobao, the shipping will be around 30 usd.
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: KDZ on Mon, 11 April 2011, 11:03:42
Quote from: BigBrother;328424
I don't provide my blind trust in someone with barely 10 posts. I also don't trust Ripster, eIBM or MW- but that's besides the point.


you dont need to trust us, just trust paypal.
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: weipim on Mon, 11 April 2011, 11:19:54
Thanks to you all for helping me on this group buy and I really appreciate this.
I will do my best to answer your questions.

@Tempy:
Yes these are from me as well, you can see that I am far from being a scammer or a seller. I'm just someone who likes keyboards and computers like you guys. e

@noddles256:
If you really want to compare taobao to this price directly, then people group buying a set of keycap get charged 20-30 dollars of shippings to US, there are other examples right here on the forum shows similarity.

@godofdeath:
Unfortunately I'm originally from French Canada and I am working on my English.

@Reaper~:
Yeah dude, I'm sorry that this does not work with OS X but thank you so much for your words.

@KDZ:
Thanks

 The pricing is really something I could not control, because since it's the first time I'm doing business with PLU and if anyone wants to know the reason why the final price did not come down to around 60 dollars like in the other post, you can PM me and I will explain to you in detail.
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: weipim on Mon, 11 April 2011, 11:25:33
Quote from: ripster;328587
I'm putting you on my Blind Trust watchlist.
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lmao, this is so geek
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: noodles256 on Mon, 11 April 2011, 11:43:37
Okay, but if you were in direct contact with PLU. It still doesn't explain why the price is still higher regardless of where you buy it. If anything, it should be less than $60  including if it is a "mass order"
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: weipim on Mon, 11 April 2011, 12:04:58
Quote from: noodles256;328599
Okay, but if you were in direct contact with PLU. It still doesn't explain why the price is still higher regardless of where you buy it. If anything, it should be less than $60  including if it is a "mass order"


Just PM'ed you about this concer. hope you under stand. :biggrin:
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: KDZ on Mon, 11 April 2011, 13:01:14
...
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: digitalleftovers on Mon, 11 April 2011, 13:32:39
The KBC Poker is in the same price range, and those are selling for around $90 in the group buy.  I don't think a markup of $15-25 in unreasonable at all.  If you don't agree, you can get your own through Obook.

EDIT: Noodles, you bought a poker and you didn't get it for $60... ?
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: noodles256 on Mon, 11 April 2011, 13:48:51
Quote from: digitalleftovers;328687
The KBC Poker is in the same price range, and those are selling for around $90 in the group buy.  I don't think a markup of $15-25 in unreasonable at all.  If you don't agree, you can get your own through Obook.

EDIT: Noodles, you bought a poker and you didn't get it for $60... ?


Do they go for $60? I have never even seen them offered
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: weipim on Mon, 11 April 2011, 13:54:05
Afghani they do. And the reason I don't want to use this example at first is because I dont want this group buy to affect admin's poker gb
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: digitalleftovers on Mon, 11 April 2011, 13:59:42
Yes, Poker's are on tao bao, and most are in the $55-65 dollar range.
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: clack on Mon, 11 April 2011, 18:35:19
I'd love to get in on this. Do I have to post here first to tell you or do I just Paypal away? I'd love a white one with black switches.
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: Tempy on Mon, 11 April 2011, 18:49:30
gotta pull out on this one, totally wanted red switches
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: zaerst on Mon, 11 April 2011, 18:50:34
I thought these were only 2kro?
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: Tempy on Mon, 11 April 2011, 18:51:21
Quote from: zaerst;328826
I thought these were only 2kro?



from what i understand its a very selective 2kro, but technicality 6kro
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: zaerst on Mon, 11 April 2011, 18:55:39
Also, are these plate or pcb mounted? I'm guessing PCB?
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: KDZ on Mon, 11 April 2011, 19:00:26
Quote from: zaerst;328832
Also, are these plate or pcb mounted? I'm guessing PCB?


its plate mounted and pom keycaps
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: weipim on Mon, 11 April 2011, 21:55:49
Quote from: clack;328816
I'd love to get in on this. Do I have to post here first to tell you or do I just Paypal away? I'd love a white one with black switches.


It would be good to pm me your paypal email with a description of what u wAnt exactly then I will send you an invoicefor payment
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: clack on Mon, 11 April 2011, 22:34:29
Quote from: weipim;328949
It would be good to pm me your paypal email with a description of what u wAnt exactly then I will send you an invoicefor payment


PM'd
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: noodles256 on Mon, 11 April 2011, 23:36:24
Quote from: KDZ;328834
its plate mounted and pom keycaps


It's only pom on the black keyboards
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: weipim on Mon, 11 April 2011, 23:52:57
Quote from: noodles256;328986
It's only pom on the black keyboards


Yes Noodle, you are correct this time.

However if you really want a white board with a black set of POM on it, I can ask PLU if they can give away a set of black pom, however really no guarranty for that.
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: noodles256 on Tue, 12 April 2011, 00:21:00
Quote from: weipim;328997
Yes Noodle, you are correct this time.



lol
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: KDZ on Tue, 12 April 2011, 00:42:04
Quote from: noodles256;328986
It's only pom on the black keyboards


picky picky
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: weipim on Tue, 12 April 2011, 16:16:31
bump
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: cgoldberg on Tue, 12 April 2011, 16:21:17
I ordered one of the pre-batch from the OP.  He has been very responsive, and already sent my board out with tracking info.  will report back once I get it.
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: noodles256 on Tue, 12 April 2011, 16:22:03
Quote from: KDZ;329014
picky picky


? It's in the OP

you sir are a derptard
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: KDZ on Tue, 12 April 2011, 16:35:09
Quote from: noodles256;329502
? It's in the OP

you sir are a derptard


since i have a black one, i forget about the white, lol
dont reply lol, im not interested in talking to ya.
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: noodles256 on Tue, 12 April 2011, 16:40:13
Quote from: KDZ;329511
since i have a black one, i forget about the white, lol
dont reply lol, im not interested in talking to ya.


Gravity Squeeze.

Bwahahahahah, you are defeated.
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: KDZ on Tue, 12 April 2011, 16:45:54
Quote from: noodles256;329515
Gravity Squeeze.

Bwahahahahah, you are defeated.


yea, you are better
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: weipim on Tue, 12 April 2011, 16:52:21
lmao this gb thread is becoming a battle of geeks    anyone wants to jump in?
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: noodles256 on Tue, 12 April 2011, 17:21:52
Quote from: weipim;329528
lmao this gb thread is becoming a battle of geeks    anyone wants to jump in?


I'm sure kdz can hardtag you in, but I will punish a hardtag pretty hard
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: reaper on Tue, 12 April 2011, 18:50:20
Reserve a black keyboard with Cherry MX black for me, please.  Thanks! =)
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: weipim on Wed, 13 April 2011, 01:56:43
up
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: weipim on Wed, 13 April 2011, 01:59:13
Black keyboard (POM keycaps) with Brown switch 75
Black keyboard (POM keycaps) with Blue switch 70
Black keyboard (POM keycaps) with Black switch 70
White keyboard(ABS keycaps) with Brown switch 70
White keyboard(ABS keycaps) with Blue switch 65
White keyboard(ABS keycaps) with Black switch 65
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: dracaXL on Wed, 13 April 2011, 02:09:10
Y'all need to relax ('specially you noodles) - regarding pricing, yes, the Plu's are slightly cheaper on Taobao, but once you factor in Obook's commission and shipping, the price they quoted me was 71 GBP. That's 116 USD.

Noodles256, you're complaining about 65 USD, why exactly?
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: REVENGE on Wed, 13 April 2011, 02:33:32
$65 is a fine price, OP's earning a profit, not price gouging. PM sent.
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: weipim on Wed, 13 April 2011, 03:31:05
Quote from: dracaXL;329858
Y'all need to relax ('specially you noodles) - regarding pricing, yes, the Plu's are slightly cheaper on Taobao, but once you factor in Obook's commission and shipping, the price they quoted me was 71 GBP. That's 116 USD.

Noodles256, you're complaining about 65 USD, why exactly?


Hey man, thank you for talking for me, however I would like to say that, the original pricing was 75-85 dollars and that's what noodle were b itching about, however with an updated shipping quote to US, I can get everyone for 10$ cheaper which I think is even a nicer thing. Maybe noodle won't be bashing now haha.
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: weipim on Wed, 13 April 2011, 03:31:49
Quote from: REVENGE;329866
$65 is a fine price, OP's earning a profit, not price gouging. PM sent.


just sent reply. :d thank you
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: noodles256 on Wed, 13 April 2011, 09:12:37
Quote from: dracaXL;329858
Y'all need to relax ('specially you noodles) - regarding pricing, yes, the Plu's are slightly cheaper on Taobao, but once you factor in Obook's commission and shipping, the price they quoted me was 71 GBP. That's 116 USD.

Noodles256, you're complaining about 65 USD, why exactly?


umad?
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: noodles256 on Wed, 13 April 2011, 11:23:19
Quote from: ripster;330020
Noodles256 is a threadcrapper. (http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1282952)

I have my moods when I am threadcrapper, really depends on who I am addressing. I have respect for some members due to their contributions to the site.

KL, you and imav are good examples. all the rest is free game
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: noodles256 on Wed, 13 April 2011, 11:33:30
Quote from: ripster;330052
I recommend looking at OCN periodically for the lulz.  

I mean people here are mature to figure out for themselves if the product is worth it to them.

Unless of course it's a $10 dongle.  Geekhackers for some reason spend HOURS  to look for a cheaper one.

I have never been to OCN and I assume you are referring to overclock.net.

The op explained himself well and even contacted me directly regarding it so I have no problem with him. I just don't feel like his henchmen have to come and gang up on me aka KDZ and dracaXL (i think).

If I have a problem with pricing, there is no need for others to get involved. Regarding that issue, I should have pm'ed instead of posting, but I was in a lethargic mood and I was already reading the post so decided to quick reply.

now back to threadcrapping, go!
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: .XL on Wed, 13 April 2011, 11:36:58
Quote from: noodles256;330055
I have never been to OCN and I assume you are referring to overclock.net.

The op explained himself well and even contacted me directly regarding it so I have no problem with him. I just don't feel like his henchmen have to come and gang up on me aka KDZ and dracaXL (i think).

If I have a problem with pricing, there is no need for others to get involved. Regarding, I should have pm'ed instead of posting, but I was in a lethargic mood and I was already reading the post so decided to quick reply.

now back to threadcrapping, go!


If you don't think the price is fair, then don't post anything. Nothing wrong with the guy wanting a little profit for his efforts. Plus, shipping around the US will end up being a bit more expensive than he originally expected (the USPS estimated price vs actual price) so that profit will probably end up being a buffer against later losses.

On the other hand, you can be a fool like me and rely on a website that estimates shipping incorrectly.
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: heedpantsnow on Wed, 13 April 2011, 11:54:59
I'll just throw in my $.02 and say that the PLU is one of the most underrated boards around IMHO.  Even for $100+ it is very well worth it IF you don't need the 1000KRO that others offer.
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: noodles256 on Wed, 13 April 2011, 12:16:03
Quote from: .XL;330057
If you don't think the price is fair, then don't post anything. Nothing wrong with the guy wanting a little profit for his efforts. Plus, shipping around the US will end up being a bit more expensive than he originally expected (the USPS estimated price vs actual price) so that profit will probably end up being a buffer against later losses.

On the other hand, you can be a fool like me and rely on a website that estimates shipping incorrectly.



A guy that had 2 posts at the time of making a group buy?
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: noodles256 on Wed, 13 April 2011, 12:24:29
Quote from: ripster;330073
Other people can read his post count too you know.


He had very few posts at the birth of this thread. ofc he has posted more since then
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: noodles256 on Wed, 13 April 2011, 12:38:01
Quote from: ripster;330082
They can read that too.

Are you my Mom?


depends, do you love me?
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: noodles256 on Wed, 13 April 2011, 13:28:06
Quote from: ripster;330093
Not so far in this thread.


then yes
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: KDZ on Wed, 13 April 2011, 14:50:59
hah! noodle beats everyone! noodle rules!
noodle stop being like a kid, you are 20 years old now
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: noodles256 on Wed, 13 April 2011, 16:46:48
Quote from: KDZ;330137
hah! noodle beats everyone! noodle rules!
noodle stop being like a kid, you are 20 years old now


Am i being a kid? I thought i was ripster's mom
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: noodles256 on Thu, 14 April 2011, 05:02:23
sorry for threadcrapping although my original intention was not so but it may have come across as such

I'll stay out of this thread now
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: kaiserreich on Thu, 14 April 2011, 05:32:33
How much would it cost to ship this to Malaysia?
Where do you ship from anyway.
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: dracaXL on Thu, 14 April 2011, 07:10:42
Quote from: noodles256;330055


The op explained himself well and even contacted me directly regarding it so I have no problem with him. I just don't feel like his henchmen <--- lolwut have to come and gang up on me aka KDZ and dracaXL (i think).

If I have a problem with pricing, there is no need for others to get involved. Regarding that issue, I should have pm'ed instead of posting, but I was in a lethargic mood and I was already reading the post so decided to quick reply.

now back to threadcrapping, go!


"umad?"

Your posts were far more irritating than my rather reasoned response. I actually took the time to get a quote from Obook in buying the Plu, so I'm perhaps better positioned than yourself to critique the pricing. Further, it is my decision, not yours (hint: lose the arrogant presumptuousness) as to whether I post in response to you or not. Get off yer pegasus?
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: weipim on Fri, 15 April 2011, 11:48:58
bump
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: ricercar on Fri, 15 April 2011, 17:42:14
Quote from: BigBrother;328424
trust Ripster, eIBM or MW


Hah. I trust them all to act totally consistently with past behaviors.
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: weipim on Mon, 18 April 2011, 16:25:12
up
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: StanII on Tue, 19 April 2011, 04:27:18
do you ship to singapore? if yes, how's the cost like?
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: weipim on Tue, 19 April 2011, 16:35:14
Quote from: StanII;333288
do you ship to singapore? if yes, how's the cost like?


Hi there, from usps.com, the shipping is 30 dollars, I can ship to singapore as long as your address is paypal verified.

Thanks man
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: StanII on Thu, 21 April 2011, 09:56:41
Quote from: weipim;333628
Hi there, from usps.com, the shipping is 30 dollars, I can ship to singapore as long as your address is paypal verified.

Thanks man

thanks for the quote!

ouch man! the shipping fees :(
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: BaconKnight on Fri, 22 April 2011, 05:55:09
So has anyone received their board yet?
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: NormaJean on Fri, 22 April 2011, 11:05:53
Hi,

I ordered a board from weipim, he was a pleasure to deal with and I did receive my keyboard in good shape. The package was shipped fast and everything looks good.

Really happy with my new keyboard and wish everyone that deal with weipim the same experience as I had.
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: zaerst on Sat, 23 April 2011, 00:07:24
Quote from: BaconKnight;335394
So has anyone received their board yet?

 
Nope, no update either.
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: weipim on Sat, 23 April 2011, 00:46:52
Quote from: zaerst;335972
Nope, no update either.

 
hi man, the package just shipped yesterday from Shanghai, China, So it will arrive in 2 weeks I guess? and I will send them out asap
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: ClosedBSD on Sat, 23 April 2011, 01:05:26
Glad I could get in on this, 80 shipped seems like a good deal for my first mechanical.
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: clack on Tue, 03 May 2011, 00:25:44
any news on this?
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: ClosedBSD on Fri, 06 May 2011, 10:08:03
Quote from: clack;340799
any news on this?

I don't know why updates have been so sparse, but I did email weipim on the 3rd, and he basically said they were still in transit and hopefully would be there within the next week.
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: arnoldus on Fri, 06 May 2011, 10:34:33
Are these still open for sale or is it over?
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: reaper on Fri, 06 May 2011, 10:54:42
Quote from: arnoldus;342519
Are these still open for sale or is it over?

Just wait until he receives the shipment and see if he has anything left over or if someone changes their mind and sell it to you instead.
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: ClosedBSD on Tue, 10 May 2011, 12:58:23
Hey weipim could we get an update sometime soon?
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: zaerst on Mon, 16 May 2011, 22:44:57
status?!?!
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: reaper on Tue, 17 May 2011, 00:09:22
Last I heard he was still waiting for the shipment to reach west coast (it was sent via EMS shipping by sea which is probably the least expensive option).
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: clack on Tue, 17 May 2011, 14:00:25
dunno why he doesnt post in the thread much but he does reply to pms. i asked what was up on friday and

Quote from: weipim
Hey man, I am still waiting on the shipment, it has been like almost 3 weeks it was shipped from china and should arrive to the westcoast any time soon. I am as impatient as you and sorry for this delay. I will keep you posted if there is any breaking news. Thanks for understanding

Weipim

feel free to shoot him a pm he replies quick
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: ClosedBSD on Tue, 17 May 2011, 18:22:37
Quote from: clack;347620
dunno why he doesnt post in the thread much but he does reply to pms. i asked what was up on friday and


 
feel free to shoot him a pm he replies quick

Yeah here's the last reply I got:
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Hey there, I am still waiting for the shipment as well as you guys are. it has not arrived to US yet since it's by sea.

I will keep you guys updates asap.

sorry for the delay.

but don't worry I will get them eventually and ship them to you guys asap

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

so I'll assume that the shipping company is just terribly lazy at this point.
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: pm_ on Wed, 18 May 2011, 10:51:35
I'm not in on this order, but when I got a quote for a Choc Mini, the Taobao agent said EMS shipping is hard to predict and indicated 2 weeks would be a best case scenario, but it could just as easily take 4 weeks.  There was someone else who ordered one via EMS around Christmas, and I think that took around 4 weeks.

Thought I'd mention that as it might allay some of the worry. Hopefully he gets it in the next week or so. :o
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: BababooeyHTJ on Thu, 19 May 2011, 14:58:50
If there happen to be any extras or anyone wants to back out. I would be interested in a board.
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: Tempy on Thu, 19 May 2011, 15:36:22
last time i checked wei said thwere was an extra white with black switches for grabs
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: BababooeyHTJ on Thu, 19 May 2011, 19:39:06
Yeah, I sent him a pm. Sadly blacks just aren't for me. I was hoping for a board with blues or browns.
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: weipim on Thu, 26 May 2011, 18:32:35
To all that's waiting for the keyboards, I am absolutely sorry about this huge delay. In fact, I just had my buddy called EMS and they told me the estimated shipping time was 45 days instead of 30(original).
I am really sorry for this but im waiting for them as inpatient as you guys are. I will give you some update asap. thanks for the comprehension.

I added this to the original post also
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: reaper on Thu, 26 May 2011, 21:56:34
Thanks for the update and we know it isn't your fault.  Personally I'd never liked the shipping companies much especially when they fail to deliver within expected timeframe.
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: ClosedBSD on Tue, 07 June 2011, 14:10:50
Well, it's been nearly 45 days since the ship date, is there any new word on this?
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: speakeasy on Tue, 07 June 2011, 14:42:28
lol, wow. I'm not in this group buy, but I also have a shipment coming in via china post and it's been more than 2 months, wonder what's going on with shipments from china
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: heedpantsnow on Thu, 09 June 2011, 09:01:59
Quote from: speakeasy;356876
lol, wow. I'm not in this group buy, but I also have a shipment coming in via china post and it's been more than 2 months, wonder what's going on with shipments from china

They're mad at google and taking it out on you! :)
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: ClosedBSD on Mon, 13 June 2011, 17:29:46
Is there any update on this? like at all?
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: weipim on Mon, 13 June 2011, 23:00:34
Hi all,
I just got a notice from USPS that I missed their delivery, the package is here and I am going to get it tomorrow and will proceed to the shipping ASAP

i'm really happy about this and again I am so sorry about the delay. hopefully u guys will get the kb soon

cheers
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: reaper on Mon, 13 June 2011, 23:14:50
Nice!  It's about time. =P
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: clack on Mon, 13 June 2011, 23:29:10
(http://i.imgur.com/K2HY5.gif)
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: weipim on Wed, 15 June 2011, 23:43:49
So, I sent out all keyboards in the group buy, except for 2 people that needs to update their address.

they should arrive to your doors in a few days, thanks again for bearing with me.

Weipim
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: db26 on Thu, 16 June 2011, 12:25:59
If anyone is dissatisfied with their Blue Switch board, please let me know. I'm very interested in purchasing one.
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: ClosedBSD on Fri, 17 June 2011, 08:58:54
These things are built like a tank, thank you very much weipim!

(http://i.imgur.com/ChjbSl.jpg)
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: clack on Fri, 17 June 2011, 12:38:04
(http://i.imgur.com/8nJmJl.jpg)

got mine too,  don't like the black switches but at least I finally have white filco keys to put on my 104
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: zaerst on Fri, 17 June 2011, 19:50:14
Got mine as well! Thanks weipm.
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: onesie on Fri, 24 June 2011, 15:13:29
anyone that got one of these want to do a review on them?
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: dreamingftw on Fri, 24 June 2011, 15:24:21
Quote from: onesie;367205
anyone that got one of these want to do a review on them?

I second for a review. I'm also planning to buy a plu-87 but want to know how it holds up compared to other boards. Thanks.
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: weipim on Sat, 25 June 2011, 00:43:54
hey there, here is a little review from teamliquid

http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=230663

looks like a mix feeling, personally it has pros and cons, but worth the price
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: heedpantsnow on Sat, 25 June 2011, 13:04:00
I think for the price you guys are paying it's about the best value out there.  I had one, and would have kept it if I had liked Cherry Blues.  IMHO it's 90% the build quality of Filco for half the price.  Great if you can deal with the KRO issue.
Title: [PRICE UPDATE] Group Buy for PLU ML-87. $65-$75 ea.
Post by: alaricljs on Sat, 25 June 2011, 13:54:02
Would one of you that has their KB on hand please test the KRO question?  This (http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?12524-PLU-ML-87-with-POM-keycaps) seems to indicate NKRO.  Same name, new revision?  Would really like to know what's up with this.