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geekhack Marketplace => Group Buys and Preorders => Topic started by: G.C.W. on Sun, 08 March 2020, 18:57:29
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I N T R O D U C T I O N
Here is the interest check and a little background info about these bags:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=104904.0
https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/f9914p/so_my_wife_made_me_some_keyboard_bags/
https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/falqmr/and_it_is_done/
TL;DR: My wife (G.C.W.) is a professional fashion designer and has some spare time, I like keyboards. I asked her to make me a bag. So she did. And I want you to be able to to take the opportunity to acquire those nice bags, too. The bags have two pockets: 1 main pocket for the keyboard and 1 outer pocket for cables and stuff.
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We decided to run a first time ever group buy. Please dont expect this to be done too professionally, but we are giving our best and want also to make it as transparent and fair as possible.
UPDATE: GB Extended until end of May.
We will start making the bags as soon we have orders.
The orders will be fulfilled in the following pattern: first come, first serve.
Depending on the amount of the overall orders and your country we expect you to have your bag(s) within 1-3 weeks.
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M A T E R I A L S
Outer Material: Soft Imitation Leather
Accent Line: Soft Imitation Leather or Cork
Inner Material: Printed Cotton Canvas
Zipper: YKK
Please bear in mind that we are not an export/import company with infinite sources of materials. So please dont be angry if a fabric is not available anymore. We try our best to refill our stock with the missing materials.
Outer Materials:
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Cork:
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Inner Materials:
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C U S T O M L A B E L
You also have the option to add a personalized label to your bag. It can consist of max. 3 Characters/Numbers which is attached outside to the line.
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P R E M I U M V E R S I O N
In addition to the "normal" version of our keyboard bag we are now offering a "premium" version (which is a little bit inspired by high quality car seats).
It offers a different material (artificial suede leather), additional padding inside and a square-stichting.
You can choose the main color and accent line (which is made from imitation leather).
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P R E M I U M M A T E R I A L S
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P R I C I N G
(prices in $ with paypal conversion: 1 USD = 0,8545 EUR):
Sizes:
Numpad: 45 ($53)
40%: 50 ($59)
60%: 55 ($65)
65%: 55 ($65)
75%: 60 ($70)
TKL: 65 ($76)
Custom size: 75 ($88)
Additional Personalization Label: + 10 ($12)
Premium Version: + 20 ($24)
S H I P P I N G
Orders will be shipped in packages with insurance and tracking, max. 2kg. Bags will be wrapped and packed safe and sound. We will ship via DHL (https://www.dhl.de/en/privatkunden.html).
Shipping prices (from Germany):
Germany: 5,49
EU: 11,39
Switzerland: 16,70
Rest of the world (Except USA - Please read INFO beneath): 19,89 ($23)
I N F O
Due to the corona virus situation it is for us no longer possible to ship the bags via envelopes to the US.
The only option for the moment is to ship it via premium package which costs approx. $58 - which is a PITA.
There are 2 options now for you US guys:
1. We wait until the lockdown restrictions and corona situation calms down
2. Premium Package Delivery
P A Y M E N T
Via: Paypal
I will send you a Paypal-Invoice. Because of the Paypal fees for transactions and currency conversion ($ to ) please add 5% of the buying price (only for non EU buyers).
EU buyers please pay in and add 2,49% paypal fee.
End price: Bag + (Label) + Shipping + PP fee
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Please consider that the keyboard sizes are based on "normal" edged keyboard cases.
Please tell us your keyboard measurements (at widest/thickest/longest side) if your keyboard case is not "standard" size.
O R D E R I N G
How to order: Send me a PM with the following style:
Bag 1:
Size: -
Measurements (in cm): -
Outer Main Material: -
Outer Pocket Material: -
Accent Line Material: -
Inner Material: -
Label: -
My Paypal: -
My country: -
and for the premium bag:
Bag 1:
Size: -
Measurements (in cm): -
Outer Main Premium Material: -
Outer Pocket Premium Material: -
Accent Line Material: -
Inner Material: -
Label: -
My Paypal: -
My country: -
Example:
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Bag 1:
Size: 65%
Measurements (in cm): 34cm x 10,5cm x 3,5cm
Outer Main Material: 9
Outer Pocket Material: 10
Accent Line Material: 13
Inner Material: 2
Label: G.C.W. (you don't have to insert points between your characters, but you are free to do so)
Example for Premium Bag:
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Bag 1:
Size: 65%
Outer Main Premium Material: 6
Outer Pocket Premium Material: 6
Accent Line Material: 3
Inner Material: 1
Label: K.W
My Paypal: mypaypal@gmail.com
My country: Germany
If this GB is successful we will consider a second run with further material and color options.
We both are very excited and hope this will be a fun and smooth ride - for everybody.
G. C. W. K E Y B O A R D B A G P R E V I E W E R
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As a bonus I have created a little Keyboard Bag Previewer Tool so that you can play around with the colors a bit.
I am a programmer. So please don't expect the keyboard bag model to be an exact copy of the real one :)
It is only for Windows for now. I will add Android compatibility soon.
You can download it here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7686crhn1hwquhu/AAARtTXnndmradCfuVfqrbWda?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7686crhn1hwquhu/AAARtTXnndmradCfuVfqrbWda?dl=0)
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Approved
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Images are all broken :(
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Modifying the post kills me right now. I can't get it to work the way I want.
Edit: OK I think I am done now *phew*
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Do you have measurements for the 40% and 60% sizes?
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You mean the outer dimensions of the bags?
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Is it possible to make a bag like this style?
I saw 2 types of bag in your reddit post and I really love this style, so I want to have one or two of this if possible.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200310/bb2bbe229e64f6741390bb506ca8879e.jpg)
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Sure, no problem. I'll update the starting post with this option.
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Sure, no problem. I'll update the starting post with this option.
Great to hear that:)))
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You mean the outer dimensions of the bags?
Yes
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You mean the outer dimensions of the bags?
Yes
60%: 37cm x 17cm
40%: 30cm x 15cm
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Thank you for your orders so far guys. Some are already finished and ready for shipping. You will get the tracking number Sat/Sun.
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Just checking, if i order two, shipping to Australia will be for $23 for both or separate?
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Just checking, if i order two, shipping to Australia will be for $23 for both or separate?
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23$ for both in one package.
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I N F O
We are now offering a premium version of our keyboard bag.
It is made of soft artificial suede leather, is padded and feels really nice.
I have added the option to the starting post.
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I N F O
Some orders are already finished and ready for shipping. We are waiting for the shipping packages/boxes to arrive.
They should have arrived yesterday, but they did not. So I hope for tomorrow and then I can send you guys your custom bags.
Please hang on!
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I N F O
1 week to go!
Thanks for all your orders so far! It is really fun and your designs are beautiful.
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You don't have any dark blueish for the premium bag? It looks really good, but my favorite would be violet and a dark blue on the premium bag
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You don't have any dark blueish for the premium bag? It looks really good, but my favorite would be violet and a dark blue on the premium bag
I have added dark blue as an option. Feel free to ask if you have further questions or wishes.
We try to fulfill every wish as far as possible.
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I N F O
New Keyboard Bags are ready for shipping!
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Is there any way to preview the selected colors or can i only use my imagination? ;D
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Is there any way to preview the selected colors or can i only use my imagination? ;D
What do you mean? Some kind of preview configurator?
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I N F O
Because the GB is running fine until now we will extend it until end of April =)
Edit: Added the following to order procedure:
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Please consider that the keyboard sizes are based on "normal" edged keyboard cases.
Please tell us your keyboard measurements (at widest/thickest/longest side) if your keyboard case is not "standard" size.
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Your color choices are neat!
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On the first pictures, the bag in the back, is that the color Red or Burgundy ? The Burgundy from the color palette seems a bit different.
I totaly dig the Black/Burgundy from the pictures, it would fit nicely with my GMK Burgundy.
These bags are so classy I love it. Great job !
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It is in fact burgundy.
We made the bag in GMK Samurai - Style.
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I N F O
Shipping to the US will be done in envelopes or with premium delivery now since normal packages aren't an option anymore (shame on you DHL). So you guys from the US have two options now for shipping:
Premium delivery (approx. $39)
Envelope with tracking (approx. $7.50)
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I N F O
We have added an option for numpad-sized bags!
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I N F O
G. C. W. K E Y B O A R D B A G P R E V I E W E R
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As a bonus I have created a little Keyboard Bag Previewer Tool so that you can play around with the colors a bit.
I am a programmer and not a 3d artist. So please don't expect the keyboard bag model to be an exact copy of the real one :)
It is only for Windows for now. I will add Android compatibility soon.
You can download it here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7686crhn1hwquhu/AAARtTXnndmradCfuVfqrbWda?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7686crhn1hwquhu/AAARtTXnndmradCfuVfqrbWda?dl=0)
Edit: It is only for the normal version so far. I will add the premium version soon.
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That is really cool!
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Thanks!
New custom bags ready for shipping!
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I like the numpad bag a lot!
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The two under the numpad bag are mine. They came out nice. My wife's is the Louis V matching bag. Mines the blue/Anthracite. Great job.
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Thank you for your kind words.
I will bring them tomorrow to the post office. Tracking number incoming.
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Due to the corona virus situation it is for us no longer possible to ship the bags via envelopes to the US.
The only option for the moment is to ship it via premium package which costs approx. $58 - which is a PITA.
There are 2 options now for you US guys:
1. We wait until the lockdown restrictions and corona situation calms down
2. Premium Package Delivery
We will extend the GB because of this until end of may.
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I N F O
Due to the corona virus situation it is for us no longer possible to ship the bags via envelopes to the US.
The only option for the moment is to ship it via premium package which costs approx. $58 - which is a PITA.
There are 2 options now for you US guys:
1. We wait until the lockdown restrictions and corona situation calms down
2. Premium Package Delivery
We will extend the GB because of this until end of may.
How much is shipping to EU currently and via which carrier?
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For the EU it is still 11,39 as a tracked and insured package.
Envelopes around 7-8 .
Carrier is DHL.
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For the EU it is still 11,39 as a tracked and insured package.
Envelopes around 7-8 .
Carrier is DHL.
Thanks for your reply. Do you have the dimensions of the TKL version for me?
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I can give you the outer dimensions later when i am at home.
If you want to know whether your keyboard would fit in there you could tell me your model.
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I can give you the outer dimensions later when i am at home.
If you want to know whether your keyboard would fit in there you could tell me your model.
I have a Monstargear Alu XO V2 , 36.5cm wide 14.5cm deep and 2.3cm tall (front). Want to buy maybe one specifically for this keyboard.
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They're gorgeous bags, but I'm not a fan of them having zippers. My boards are aluminium, and metal on metal has a tendency to scratch.
If the liner fabric would extend past the zipper teeth, that would prevent scratching. Otherwise a folding flap, or drawstring could be a decent alternative.
If that's an option, I might be in for 4 of them :).
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They're gorgeous bags, but I'm not a fan of them having zippers. My boards are aluminium, and metal on metal has a tendency to scratch.
If the liner fabric would extend past the zipper teeth, that would prevent scratching. Otherwise a folding flap, or drawstring could be a decent alternative.
If that's an option, I might be in for 4 of them :).
I believe it does.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200424/0264b12aa47e758e30229696221ca4d9.jpg)
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Perhaps the liner comes out when taking the keyboard out, but how about when you slide them in. Judging from the first few images, the zipper teeth are precariously close to the anodized aluminium. You'd need a firm rim of fabric between the zipper and keyboard at all times. There's little point to having a sleeve protecting your precious keyboard from damage, and potentially scratching that same keyboard when you put it into its protective sleeving.
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I have made a video how I pull my keyboard out and put it back in:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/bzvoaou2zzsqd8z/VID_20200425_141154.mp4?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/bzvoaou2zzsqd8z/VID_20200425_141154.mp4?dl=0)
Of course you can do it more careful, but I wanted to show how the liner works.
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Hope you do this again later this year after Covid hopefully passes away. Would love to get one
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Hi,
I have never ordered something in this manner. What does sending my paypal mean? Is that the email address connected to my paypal?
Sorry for the stupid question.
Regards,
Tom
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I hope that we can do a 2nd gb this year.
By PayPal Adress I mean your email address that is connected with your PayPal, yes.
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Just need to ask, I know the title says ends may 2020.
Your first post GB Update says end of April.
Which one is true, Because I just discovered this.
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Sorry for the mix up. We will run it until end of may.
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I can give you the outer dimensions later when i am at home.
If you want to know whether your keyboard would fit in there you could tell me your model.
I have a Monstargear Alu XO V2 , 36.5cm wide 14.5cm deep and 2.3cm tall (front). Want to buy maybe one specifically for this keyboard.
Sorry for the late reply. Could be that it could right fit in a TKL bag since our a standard TKL (FILCO, Coolermaster, etc.) is 36cm x 14cm.
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I can give you the outer dimensions later when i am at home.
If you want to know whether your keyboard would fit in there you could tell me your model.
I have a Monstargear Alu XO V2 , 36.5cm wide 14.5cm deep and 2.3cm tall (front). Want to buy maybe one specifically for this keyboard.
Sorry for the late reply. Could be that it could right fit in a TKL bag since our a standard TKL (FILCO, Coolermaster, etc.) is 36cm x 14cm.
Thanks for the reply.
I think that's going to be difficult. Because my keyboard is 36.5 cm wide and 14.5cm deep. I should have it custom made when I see all the options. That will become very expensive for a bag :P
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I N F O
One week left for GB.
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Is it possible to have the zipper lined with some fabric? I fear the zipper might scratch the keyboard a bit over time?
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You mean like in this picture:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=105047.msg2893563#msg2893563 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=105047.msg2893563#msg2893563)
You can see how it works in this video:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/bzvoaou2zzsqd8z/VID_20200425_141154.mp4?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/bzvoaou2zzsqd8z/VID_20200425_141154.mp4?dl=0)
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Ah yea, that looks perfect! Do I need custom sizing for the Heavy Metal Keyboard?
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I am also wondering about sizing?
What are the dimensions of a TKL bag?
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The TKL is build that way that a standard FILCO or CM TKL can fit in there.
If your keyboard ist just a little off the standard layout sizes we adjust it for the same price and don't count it as custom.
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2 days left on the GB!
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LAST DAY OF GB
It is the last day of our GB for custom keyboard bags =)
Thank you very much for everyone participating in it!
It was such a pleasure sharing our bags with you!
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Just let me know when you plan on shipping mine. Or refund me. Whichever is more convenient.
Thanks
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