GMK Eclipse

[CandyKeys]

The GMK Eclipse is finally live. The Tomb3ry designed keycap set is now here after a few months of development and waiting for the correct time-frame.

GMK Eclipse, brought to you by the designer of GMK Yuri and GMK Carbon, is the next set which Tomb3ry has been working on behind the scenes for the past months. GMK Eclipse has been inspired by Solar Eclipses, with Halloween and Eclipse inspired novelty keycaps, this set is not to be missed.

TKL Render by Oblotzky

Pricing

BASE KIT (MOQ 250) - 113,45 EUR
BASE KIT (MOQ 500) - 100,84 EUR

NORDE KIT (MOQ 100) - 42,04 EUR

ACCENT KIT (MOQ 100) - 67,23 EUR
ACCENT KIT (MOQ 250) - 58,82 EUR

Prices are in Euros without TAX included, World-Wide customers pay the price they see here, EU Customers pay German Tax (MwSt.)

The GB Started on the 6th of October and is going for a month until the 6th of November 2017. We need to hit an MOQ of 250 for the base kit, we think it is doable. If you have any questions then me and Tomb3ry are available.

The GB is hosted at our store CandyKeys here - https://www.candykeys.com/product/gb-gmk-eclipse/

BASE KIT

ACCENT KIT

NORDE KIT

UPDATE -
The set was very slow to reach even 100 sets, which can sadly happen. Most orders were from the US and Asia, the ticker was automatic and real-time, we have been following customers opinions on the set and sadly the demand was not high enough with many people turning to other sets available at the time. Halloween was a busy time for the market and we think a re-run would be useful in a different season when enough crazy sets have been on the market and people want something more toned down.

We have extended the GB deadline by a few days until the 15th, there have been a few sets bought in the last day but there is not much hope for the 250 sets that we need to reach.

[infiniti]

As a reminder to all, CAVEAT EMPTOR

GLWGB!

[HotRoderX]

I wish the accent kits would have been split up I just looked and to get the accent kit + the base its going to be around 200 USD with shipping. Special since the main accent kit I want is the light blues. I guess I got to give this some thinking. Is there any chance the light blue accent kit could be a option then the other two kits be a secondary option that is bundled to cut down on price?

[T0mb3ry]

I wish the accent kits would have been split up I just looked and to get the accent kit + the base its going to be around 200 USD with shipping. Special since the main accent kit I want is the light blues. I guess I got to give this some thinking. Is there any chance the light blue accent kit could be a option then the other two kits be a secondary option that is bundled to cut down on price?

I understant the accent kit is quite expesnive but there are reasons for it. The amount of keys, the amount of different colors and novelties. I included the novelties into accent kit to reduce the amount of kits and cover it under one moq. Splitting accent kit into 4 different kits with 100 moq for each would make it impossible to tip since we dont have large buyer base as for example Massdrop. I hope you and everybody can understand this strategic decission and if somebody want to blame someone for this then you should blame me...

Overall in my opinion GMK gave us really exceptionally good offer for each kit and especially for NORDE kit (see the amount of keys and how complete it is). I'd like to thank GMK for this

[Blackhawk]

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There is a small mistake in the NORDE kit render, the tertiary legend on the second key from the bottom right should be a backslash and not a forward slash.

[T0mb3ry]

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There is a small mistake in the NORDE kit render, the tertiary legend on the second key from the bottom right should be a backslash and not a forward slash.

Good catch  :thumb: I've corrected in my mockup tho since TS is not me i cant update it.

[poolside]

The website doesn't allow the "[GB] GMK Eclipse" item to be added twice to the cart. How does one order different quantities of each kit?

[Puddsy]

The website doesn't allow the "[GB] GMK Eclipse" item to be added twice to the cart. How does one order different quantities of each kit?

[Puddsy]

Really pleased with how the kits turned out. I think I might just order this.

[amnesia0287]

The website doesn't allow the "[GB] GMK Eclipse" item to be added twice to the cart. How does one order different quantities of each kit?

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Good job with the reading comprehension there. He said DIFFERENT quantities. So if he wanted 2 base kits and 1 accent there is currently no way to do that in 1 order.

Nice screenshot though. Glad we all understand what a quantity selector looks like.

[poolside]

The website doesn't allow the "[GB] GMK Eclipse" item to be added twice to the cart. How does one order different quantities of each kit?

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Yes, but the cart contents for Eclipse seems to get replaced each time the join button is clicked. So, you can't add X base kits, Y nordes and Z accents. That's what I meant with "different quantities of each kit".

[HotRoderX]

Hoping this hits MOQ 500 cause then most likely order in. I am also looking since its not ending till to November perhaps I can split the cost over several paychecks.

[CandyKeys]

The website doesn't allow the "[GB] GMK Eclipse" item to be added twice to the cart. How does one order different quantities of each kit?

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Yes, but the cart contents for Eclipse seems to get replaced each time the join button is clicked. So, you can't add X base kits, Y nordes and Z accents. That's what I meant with "different quantities of each kit".

If you are having problems, contact us at support@candykeys.com or just here through Message

[Petch]

Novelties are all pad printed?

[T0mb3ry]

Novelties are all pad printed?

Nope. Novelties are doubleshot.

[HappyCatFish]

Looks like I am buying another keyset. Welp.

[PotatoTM]

Any way to get fedex or some other carrier instead of DHL? I’ve had nothing but bad experiences with them so far and I don’t like the way they handle duty taxes.

[Gettys]

I've been waiting for another dark key gmk keyset, think i found it.

[Petch]

Novelties are all pad printed?

Nope. Novelties are doubleshot.

Very nice, looks like I'm in for novelties then 

Thanks for running the GB into November

[hq]

Finally a set that supports ISO-DE layout. Just ordered the base and norde set.
I'm really hoping this makes it to the MOQ!

[T0mb3ry]

I've recieved the samples for GMK Eclipse modifiers. You can see the sample in the photo below (between light blue and N9 sample).


As you can see its a deep blue color (not as deep as Yuri modifiers) with violet touch. Keep in mind N9 is not black but dark gray.

I've added MG1 and DY samples to show off the possible color combination with accent kit.

[Atredl]

That deep blue is drool worthy. Come on people let’s get those orders in! 

[avid]

Yeah i really hope this fires. For people that like skidata and terminal, you will love this as well.  I think a US proxy would do wonders in terms of sale. Afterall, theyre by far the biggest keycap market and a lot of people hesitate to order from europe. (see 9009 for reference, where us sale has a x3 multiplier over eu numbers)

[T0mb3ry]

Sorry i'd like to appologize the MG1 color is wrong. Accent kit contains RO1 color. Sorry for this i was in hurry. Tho i will make you a photo with RO1 sample as soon i'll get time for it...

[johntron25]

Is it not possible to pay with Paypal?

[T0mb3ry]

Is it not possible to pay will Paypal?

Sure you can pay with paypall. If you get any troubles with doing so, then feel free to contact Candykeys with support@candykeys.com . I am sure they will help you.

[CandyKeys]

Is it not possible to pay with Paypal?

All payments can be made by PayPal or Bank-Transfer. You will get an e-mail at the end of the GB if it succeeds. You can also pay by Credit Card in worst case scenarios.

[Atredl]

All payments can be made by PayPal or Bank-Transfer. You will get an e-mail at the end of the GB if it succeeds. You can also pay by Credit Card in worst case scenarios.

I think the fact that you have to choose “Pay later” might be what’s causing the confusion. If someone doesn’t read all the way through the page they might think they have to pay immediately using the swipe option on your site.

[amnesia0287]

Wait there is a pay later option? I was just gonna wait a few weeks to order, but that works too

[popkorn62]

Definitely joining this. Need a reminder so I don’t forget *_*

[Felion]

I'll be in for some Norde goodness!

[avid]

Is there any plans for us proxies, or if MOQ arent met? 13% after almost a week is rough and i don't think any set could sell 250 copies in europe alone.

Its a shame since i love this set.

[Atredl]

Is there any plans for us proxies, or if MOQ arent met? 13% after almost a week is rough and i don't think any set could sell 250 copies in europe alone.

Its a shame since i love this set.

I agree. It’s an amazing color combination and it would be a shame if it wasn’t made. I think a proxy might be a good way to entice some more buyers who worry about ordering something from Europe.

[amnesia0287]

Is there any plans for us proxies, or if MOQ arent met? 13% after almost a week is rough and i don't think any set could sell 250 copies in europe alone.

Its a shame since i love this set.

I agree. It’s an amazing color combination and it would be a shame if it wasn’t made. I think a proxy might be a good way to entice some more buyers who worry about ordering something from Europe.

What exactly is the worry about Europe? Aren’t candykeys in Germany where GMK is? Seems to me the process is gonna be the same either way. I think the real issue here is there are a lot of GMK gbs running now or about to start so they are all fighting for moq.

[avid]

Is there any plans for us proxies, or if MOQ arent met? 13% after almost a week is rough and i don't think any set could sell 250 copies in europe alone.

Its a shame since i love this set.

I agree. It’s an amazing color combination and it would be a shame if it wasn’t made. I think a proxy might be a good way to entice some more buyers who worry about ordering something from Europe.

What exactly is the worry about Europe? Aren’t candykeys in Germany where GMK is? Seems to me the process is gonna be the same either way. I think the real issue here is there are a lot of GMK gbs running now or about to start so they are all fighting for moq.

Problem is EU is maybe 3rd of 4th biggest keycap buyer. Shipping etc that candykeys offer overseas is cheap, but people are hesitant to order from overseas and only a small portion do it. Especially if MOQ is 250, i think it would be important to have a presence in the biggest keycap market.

Look at 9009 numbers for example. Latest numbers of #sales from europe is 37.

[amnesia0287]

Is there any plans for us proxies, or if MOQ arent met? 13% after almost a week is rough and i don't think any set could sell 250 copies in europe alone.

Its a shame since i love this set.

I agree. It’s an amazing color combination and it would be a shame if it wasn’t made. I think a proxy might be a good way to entice some more buyers who worry about ordering something from Europe.

What exactly is the worry about Europe? Aren’t candykeys in Germany where GMK is? Seems to me the process is gonna be the same either way. I think the real issue here is there are a lot of GMK gbs running now or about to start so they are all fighting for moq.

Problem is EU is maybe 3rd of 4th biggest keycap buyer. Shipping etc that candykeys offer overseas is cheap, but people are hesitant to order from overseas and only a small portion do it. Especially if MOQ is 250, i think it would be important to have a presence in the biggest keycap market.

Look at 9009 numbers for example. Latest numbers of #sales from europe is 37.

Yeah but that’s based on where people are buying from. Stores in the internet work the same for everyone.

Just because they are being sold in Europe doesn’t mean they have to sell primarily to Europe. 9009 would have sold just as well without a us proxy. Hype is hype. Your keys are going to ship from Germany to the us at some point. Why does it matter if it’s before or after they are being sent to you directly?

[avid]

Is there any plans for us proxies, or if MOQ arent met? 13% after almost a week is rough and i don't think any set could sell 250 copies in europe alone.

Its a shame since i love this set.

I agree. It’s an amazing color combination and it would be a shame if it wasn’t made. I think a proxy might be a good way to entice some more buyers who worry about ordering something from Europe.

What exactly is the worry about Europe? Aren’t candykeys in Germany where GMK is? Seems to me the process is gonna be the same either way. I think the real issue here is there are a lot of GMK gbs running now or about to start so they are all fighting for moq.

Problem is EU is maybe 3rd of 4th biggest keycap buyer. Shipping etc that candykeys offer overseas is cheap, but people are hesitant to order from overseas and only a small portion do it. Especially if MOQ is 250, i think it would be important to have a presence in the biggest keycap market.

Look at 9009 numbers for example. Latest numbers of #sales from europe is 37.

Yeah but that’s based on where people are buying from. Stores in the internet work the same for everyone.

Just because they are being sold in Europe doesn’t mean they have to sell primarily to Europe. 9009 would have sold just as well without a us proxy. Hype is hype. Your keys are going to ship from Germany to the us at some point. Why does it matter if it’s before or after they are being sent to you directly?

I have already adressed that in my previous response.

[amnesia0287]

Is there any plans for us proxies, or if MOQ arent met? 13% after almost a week is rough and i don't think any set could sell 250 copies in europe alone.

Its a shame since i love this set.

I agree. It’s an amazing color combination and it would be a shame if it wasn’t made. I think a proxy might be a good way to entice some more buyers who worry about ordering something from Europe.

What exactly is the worry about Europe? Aren’t candykeys in Germany where GMK is? Seems to me the process is gonna be the same either way. I think the real issue here is there are a lot of GMK gbs running now or about to start so they are all fighting for moq.

Problem is EU is maybe 3rd of 4th biggest keycap buyer. Shipping etc that candykeys offer overseas is cheap, but people are hesitant to order from overseas and only a small portion do it. Especially if MOQ is 250, i think it would be important to have a presence in the biggest keycap market.

Look at 9009 numbers for example. Latest numbers of #sales from europe is 37.

Yeah but that’s based on where people are buying from. Stores in the internet work the same for everyone.

Just because they are being sold in Europe doesn’t mean they have to sell primarily to Europe. 9009 would have sold just as well without a us proxy. Hype is hype. Your keys are going to ship from Germany to the us at some point. Why does it matter if it’s before or after they are being sent to you directly?

I have already adressed that in my previous response.

Wait, so your argument is seriously that you are hesitant to buy from Europe because other people are hesitant to buy from Europe for no reason? Worried about those Mad Cow Caps?


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[HotRoderX]

I know my biggest hang up with this set is overall cost over 200USD shipped is way to expensive for a keycap set right now for me. The thing is I could just get the base set and it be cheaper but the base set.. isn't what sales me its the modifiers specifically the light blue. The fact there all bundled together and cost almost half the base set just pushes the price way to high. I really think that might be having a huge impact on the adoption rate of this set. I continue to watch it and see what happens but also juggling other group buys I want to join also.

[Atredl]

Is there any plans for us proxies, or if MOQ arent met? 13% after almost a week is rough and i don't think any set could sell 250 copies in europe alone.

Its a shame since i love this set.

I agree. It’s an amazing color combination and it would be a shame if it wasn’t made. I think a proxy might be a good way to entice some more buyers who worry about ordering something from Europe.

What exactly is the worry about Europe? Aren’t candykeys in Germany where GMK is? Seems to me the process is gonna be the same either way. I think the real issue here is there are a lot of GMK gbs running now or about to start so they are all fighting for moq.

I think it’s people’s perception that it’s going to be more difficult to deal with because it’s coming “all the way” from Europe and might get lost. Having a proxy alleviates that worry because the entire NA order comes to the proxy. The timing with 9009 didn’t help either but I think it’s a combination of these things.

This isn’t an opinion I hold and have already gone in for a set.

[avid]

I know my biggest hang up with this set is overall cost over 200USD shipped is way to expensive for a keycap set right now for me. The thing is I could just get the base set and it be cheaper but the base set.. isn't what sales me its the modifiers specifically the light blue. The fact there all bundled together and cost almost half the base set just pushes the price way to high. I really think that might be having a huge impact on the adoption rate of this set. I continue to watch it and see what happens but also juggling other group buys I want to join also.

I think this is a misconception.

Non-eu residents DONT pay any tax. Shipping is 12 euro (to US). Base kit is 113 euro. So a total of $150.

I think this might not be clear enough, because its really really affordable.

[Atredl]

I think this is a misconception.

Non-eu residents DONT pay any tax. Shipping is 12 euro (to US). Base kit is 113 euro. So a total of $150.

I think this might not be clear enough, because its really really affordable.

This is a good point. The fact that the base price isn’t in the units of the largest market hurts the GB. When browsing someone might look at the price and simply dismiss it as too expensive because it’s in Euros. Not saying that it’s a correct assumption but it is what most will think.

[HotRoderX]

I know my biggest hang up with this set is overall cost over 200USD shipped is way to expensive for a keycap set right now for me. The thing is I could just get the base set and it be cheaper but the base set.. isn't what sales me its the modifiers specifically the light blue. The fact there all bundled together and cost almost half the base set just pushes the price way to high. I really think that might be having a huge impact on the adoption rate of this set. I continue to watch it and see what happens but also juggling other group buys I want to join also.

I think this is a misconception.

Non-eu residents DONT pay any tax. Shipping is 12 euro (to US). Base kit is 113 euro. So a total of $150.

I think this might not be clear enough, because its really really affordable.

That was with out the tax I went added it to cart and the base kit is not bad its when you add the modifier and  shipping that it jumps to over 200 USD. I think its 180 USD with Modifier no shipping. The entire kit was 150 USD with modifiers that be great.

[xondat]

But he wants the accent kit too to use the blue mods. I think you both missed that bit

[Atredl]

That was with out the tax I went added it to cart and the base kit is not bad its when you add the modifier and  shipping that it jumps to over 200 USD. I think its 180 USD with Modifier no shipping. The entire kit was 150 USD with modifiers that be great.

$150 for both kits is quite unrealistic unless you sell Nautilus numbers.

[avid]

Wait, so your argument is seriously that you are hesitant to buy from Europe because other people are hesitant to buy from Europe for no reason? Worried about those Mad Cow Caps?


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No need being rude.
1. I'm in europe, so not worried about ordering.
2. Numbers talk for themselves. Keysets will sell better if it's a domestic vendor offering them rather than through a non-domestic vendor.

[eksuen]

Base kit + Accent kit + shipping to the west coast of the US is currently $232 USD (195.56 euro).

Even if the base and accent kits reach their price breaks, it'll still cost over $200 USD ($208.27 USD / 175.55 euro).

I like this set, but that's a little too expensive for me personally.

[avid]

Base kit + Accent kit + shipping to the west coast of the US is currently $232 USD (195.56 euro).

Even if the base and accent kits hit their respective higher MOQ tier, it'll still cost over $200 USD ($208.27 USD / 175.55 euro).

I like this set, but that's a little too expensive for me personally.

Base-set price is very good. The accent kit is quite expensive.

[eksuen]

Base kit + Accent kit + shipping to the west coast of the US is currently $232 USD (195.56 euro).

Even if the base and accent kits hit their respective higher MOQ tier, it'll still cost over $200 USD ($208.27 USD / 175.55 euro).

I like this set, but that's a little too expensive for me personally.

Base-set price is very good. The accent kit is quite expensive.

Yeah, but the accent kit is part of the charm. The base kit alone doesn't interest me too much.

[avid]

Base kit + Accent kit + shipping to the west coast of the US is currently $232 USD (195.56 euro).

Even if the base and accent kits hit their respective higher MOQ tier, it'll still cost over $200 USD ($208.27 USD / 175.55 euro).

I like this set, but that's a little too expensive for me personally.

Base-set price is very good. The accent kit is quite expensive.

Yeah, but the accent kit is part of the charm. The base kit alone doesn't interest me too much.

Actually price is fair considering it contains both novelties + color mods in one.
I really like the color pack though so might get it and split it up.
The purple / red should work with yuri for example, since i belive its the same blue as legends, and the white addons can be used with any n9 set.

[Trente]

One thing really want would be colemak or dvorak set but I believe it is not normally happening in GMK set?

[HotRoderX]

I didn't mean to come off as saying the price was to high. I understand the price is fair and that its with in reason. That still doesn't stop it from being a little to much for me to want to jump on. Its like saying somethings 25% off on sale. Just because its on sale and its a really good price doesn't make it something your going to snag. I hope if this doesn't hit MOQ.. that they would consider re running it but doing the modifiers as a single color that was 1/3 the price.  Perhaps that give it the boost it need to hit the 250 MOQ.. I do hope it succeed thought its such a lovely set even if its one I might not invest in.

[befbef]

@CandyKeys @T0mb3ry:
Would you mind if I ask if someone would share his Addon-Kit with me? I'm only interested in the esc and ansi-enter keys.
70€ is a little too much for 6 keys. I would be in for a Base-Kit if someone was interested in dividing the addons.

[jihadu]

Am I the only one noticing there are way too many GMK GB's going on atm?
Eclipse is one of my favorite sets of the year but so is Necro and 9009.
Pro tip: Don't all launch GB's at once, plenty of interested won't have the funds

[cocobrais]

I didn't mean to come off as saying the price was to high. I understand the price is fair and that its with in reason. That still doesn't stop it from being a little to much for me to want to jump on. Its like saying somethings 25% off on sale. Just because its on sale and its a really good price doesn't make it something your going to snag. I hope if this doesn't hit MOQ.. that they would consider re running it but doing the modifiers as a single color that was 1/3 the price.  Perhaps that give it the boost it need to hit the 250 MOQ.. I do hope it succeed thought its such a lovely set even if its one I might not invest in.

If single modifier will be progress, not 1/3 because of mold price. Maybe 1/3+about 10euro will be.

[beamingrobot]

Am I the only one noticing there are way too many GMK GB's going on atm?
Eclipse is one of my favorite sets of the year but so is Necro and 9009.
Pro tip: Don't all launch GB's at once, plenty of interested won't have the funds

This is not something all the vendors can come around, sit down and decide who goes first. It's the nature of the hobby.

[Puddsy]

Am I the only one noticing there are way too many GMK GB's going on atm?
Eclipse is one of my favorite sets of the year but so is Necro and 9009.
Pro tip: Don't all launch GB's at once, plenty of interested won't have the funds

This is not something all the vendors can come around, sit down and decide who goes first. It's the nature of the hobby.

yeah

this is not a new issue

[darthzero]

Am I the only one noticing there are way too many GMK GB's going on atm?
Eclipse is one of my favorite sets of the year but so is Necro and 9009.
Pro tip: Don't all launch GB's at once, plenty of interested won't have the funds

This is not something all the vendors can come around, sit down and decide who goes first. It's the nature of the hobby.

yeah

this is not a new issue

But honestly, when you see 3 GMK groupbuys are running atm how come someone thinks it's a good idea to put out the fourth and fifth?
But i guess this is the wrong thread to complain as Eclipse was supposed to drop around Halloween.

edit: to be clear ^^ i meant necro and royal alpha as 4th and 5th...

[poolside]

Wow, the progress bar jumped from 13% yesterday to 21%. Keep buying this set!

[T0mb3ry]

@CandyKeys @T0mb3ry:
Would you mind if I ask if someone would share his Addon-Kit with me? I'm only interested in the esc and ansi-enter keys.
70€ is a little too much for 6 keys. I would be in for a Base-Kit if someone was interested in dividing the addons.

I would absolutely welcome such approach.

But i guess this is the wrong thread to complain as Eclipse was supposed to drop around Halloween.

Exactly. Eclipse was anounced months before about being dropped around Halloween. It has to be dropped at that point because it has Halloween themed novelties. Intersection with 9009 is definitely a little bit unfortunate but i really love people are able to get another chance for 9009. I am in for 9009 for example too. Anyway 9009 will end soon and Eclipse will run until 6th November.

[Petch]

I think out of the current gmk sets, this is my favourite and I'll be dropping out of necro. Idk why Jessica had the IC going for so long only to drop at the same time as everything else, I guess because it's spooky time of the year 🤷

[avid]

Would you clarify / make it easier for non-eu customer to see the 20% lower price they will pay? I think that would make more people order.

[Atredl]

Would you clarify / make it easier for non-eu customer to see the 20% lower price they will pay? I think that would make more people order.

The prices in the OP are without tax.

[Jedi]

So the confusion is that the price IS the price being paid.  There is no additional discounted price.  The OP notes the listed prices are the price.  EU customers would then pay an additional TAX on top of the price indicated.  What the CandyKeys website indicates to non-EU customers is that if you put in your shipping address, the "shopping bag" will not include any TAX additional.  In other words, if you are a customer in the EU, you would be subjected to the price PLUS TAX.

Someone please correct me if this is not the case.

[poolside]

So the confusion is that the price IS the price being paid.  There is no additional discounted price.  The OP notes the listed prices are the price.  EU customers would then pay an additional TAX on top of the price indicated.  What the CandyKeys website indicates to non-EU customers is that if you put in your shipping address, the "shopping bag" will not include any TAX additional.  In other words, if you are a customer in the EU, you would be subjected to the price PLUS TAX.

Someone please correct me if this is not the case.

EU-price with 19% German tax (inkl. Mwst):



Non EU-price without tax (zzgl. Mwst):


Also, there is a discount at 500 sets.

[PotatoTM]

I don't know if someone has already posted on Reddit yet but someone should post something on /r/MechanicalKeyboards/ and /r/mechmarket/ the more people know about this GB the better (also DT)

EDIT: There has already been a post about it on /r/RMK already but not on /r/mechmarket/

[Atredl]

In case anyone wants to add a banner for this GB, paste the code below into your signature. It links to this GB thread. Lets get some more people in here! 

Code: [Select]

[url=https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=91931.0][img width=328 height=120]https://i.imgur.com/MY320mi.png[/img][/url]


[T0mb3ry]

I don't know if someone has already posted on Reddit yet but someone should post something on /r/MechanicalKeyboards/ and /r/mechmarket/ the more people know about this GB the better (also DT)

EDIT: There has already been a post about it on /r/RMK already but not on /r/mechmarket/

I've posted this on rmk already. Tho i don't want to be annoying with advertising. I will post on Mechmarket later too.
My post on rmk stayed on the first page for about 24 hours and i think most people are aware of GMK Eclipse GB. The thing is there are to many GBs running atm and probably most people are holding back for GMK Laser because its assummed it will drop in the near future.

[avid]

Is the numbers updated manually? It made a big jump from 13 to 21, so either someone placed a huge order or the numbers are manually updated.

I still hold the position that the numbers would get a huge boost if US proxy to attract US buyers.

[nu_types]

I'll be joining in on the GB this week (just been waiting for the funds). I really hope people jump in! I'll be down for the base, and the accent kit for sure. I'd even go for the nord kit if it gets even remotely close to MOQ to help out.

Edit: also, living in the US, I'm not really put off by the pricing here. its roughly $135 for the base, which is not bad by any means. Plus we kind of benefit here by not having to pay VAT... really there are a lot of positives here that people are missing. I do wish the accent kit was a bit cheaper... but its a big accent kit, so it makes sense. I just really want this set to succeed, I'll do what I can to help 

[cocobrais]

I'll be joining in on the GB this week (just been waiting for the funds). I really hope people jump in! I'll be down for the base, and the accent kit for sure. I'd even go for the nord kit if it gets even remotely close to MOQ to help out.

Edit: also, living in the US, I'm not really put off by the pricing here. its roughly $135 for the base, which is not bad by any means. Plus we kind of benefit here by not having to pay VAT... really there are a lot of positives here that people are missing. I do wish the accent kit was a bit cheaper... but its a big accent kit, so it makes sense. I just really want this set to succeed, I'll do what I can to help 

I am not US and also EU. Just Korea. But I also think so as your comments. It is reasonable price. Hope to jump up!

[kawasaki161]

Is the numbers updated manually? It made a big jump from 13 to 21, so either someone placed a huge order or the numbers are manually updated.

I still hold the position that the numbers would get a huge boost if US proxy to attract US buyers.

I'd guess that a US proxy won't make it a lot cheaper (if any at all) for you guys, maybe $5 because of the bulk shipping, but I don't know how much your domestic shipiping is.
It would still make a lot more people order though, just because most don't bother looking at the actual deal they'd get if they ordered directly.

[Puddsy]

Is the numbers updated manually? It made a big jump from 13 to 21, so either someone placed a huge order or the numbers are manually updated.

I still hold the position that the numbers would get a huge boost if US proxy to attract US buyers.

I'd guess that a US proxy won't make it a lot cheaper (if any at all) for you guys, maybe $5 because of the bulk shipping, but I don't know how much your domestic shipiping is.
It would still make a lot more people order though, just because most don't bother looking at the actual deal they'd get if they ordered directly.

Domestic shipping on a single GMK set without a tray is about $7. With a tray, it's more like $13-15, depending on service.

But yeah, it'll run about the same.

[avid]

Is the numbers updated manually? It made a big jump from 13 to 21, so either someone placed a huge order or the numbers are manually updated.

I still hold the position that the numbers would get a huge boost if US proxy to attract US buyers.

I'd guess that a US proxy won't make it a lot cheaper (if any at all) for you guys, maybe $5 because of the bulk shipping, but I don't know how much your domestic shipiping is.
It would still make a lot more people order though, just because most don't bother looking at the actual deal they'd get if they ordered directly.

Not so much about the price, but as you said more orders.

[poolside]

Bumping this up, 26% and 25% for the base and accent kits respectively right now.

[nu_types]

Yeah I saw that. I guess it's getting updated manually, then? I've been checking the page like crazy haha.

[CandyKeys]

Yeah I saw that. I guess it's getting updated manually, then? I've been checking the page like crazy haha.

Bumping this up, 26% and 25% for the base and accent kits respectively right now.

Sorry! We are working on some code to make it automatic. We also always want to make sure that it is 100% with no maybes, so we always keep an eye on it to keep it realistic.

[nu_types]

Yeah I saw that. I guess it's getting updated manually, then? I've been checking the page like crazy haha.

Bumping this up, 26% and 25% for the base and accent kits respectively right now.

Sorry! We are working on some code to make it automatic. We also always want to make sure that it is 100% with no maybes, so we always keep an eye on it to keep it realistic.

Ahh, I see. Thanks for keeping us updated! Just put my order in for a base set and accent set .

[avid]

This set is so good. I'm also happy with the excellent price. $130 or so for americans with custom colors!

[BrintaVett]

My Q-Pad MK85 backlight gave up 6 months ago or so. 'Cause lack of service (it was still under warranty) I swore to never buy stuff from them again. Started searching for a new mech but couldn't find something that had everything I wanted. So decided to built one of my own, nice keycaps are a pain in the ass to come by the normal way and then I saw this GB set. Love it, and placed an order for the base-kit so I hope it'll come through and get my first build complete

[WarmCat]

Well done on providing an excellent selection of modifiers in the base set; better than the other two GMK sets currently running.
1.5u Meta is great for those HHKB layouts, R3 Ctrl and R4 Capslock & Function: brilliant, not to mention the option of R2 delete AND backspace.
I'll stick a base kit order in for this at the weekend :-)

[Atredl]

Yuri sets are starting to reach people. Been waiting for a particularly well white-balanced one to post here. The light blue really looks stunning

[nu_types]

I've been thinking.... Bambino should totally make a Keybuto to match this colorway and use a crescent moon on the helmet all Date Masamune style.

[Atredl]

Somebody posted this picture on reddit. It does a really good job of showing off the light blue color what will be used in this set. Picture by /u/atectatifern.

[cocobrais]

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Somebody posted this picture on reddit. It does a really good job of showing off the light blue color what will be used in this set. Picture by /u/atectatifern.

it is nice!!

[amnesia0287]

Is the chart still current. I'm sad if we are still so far. Hard to compete with so many GMK sets at once.

[xondat]

Is the chart still current. I'm sad if we are still so far. Hard to compete with so many GMK sets at once.

I hope not

Bad time for GMK in general, I think of the 5 in GB period, 3 will fail.

[amnesia0287]

Is the chart still current. I'm sad if we are still so far. Hard to compete with so many GMK sets at once.

I hope not

Bad time for GMK in general, I think of the 5 in GB period, 3 will fail.

Right now it’s just TA RA and 9009 right?

Eclipse, Necro and Pristine are all struggling?

Or is there something else lol. I guess many are saving for Laser too. Pristine seems like a misfire to me, with 9009 coming right after it had no chance. All the beige fanatics already had their fix. But who knows, zFrontier may push it through. A WS1 set would probably have done better but some space between other buys would still do it well.

I’m really hoping necro and eclipse pull through somehow though.

[avid]

Is the chart still current. I'm sad if we are still so far. Hard to compete with so many GMK sets at once.

I hope not

Bad time for GMK in general, I think of the 5 in GB period, 3 will fail.

Right now it’s just TA RA and 9009 right?

Eclipse, Necro and Pristine are all struggling?

Or is there something else lol. I guess many are saving for Laser too. Pristine seems like a misfire to me, with 9009 coming right after it had no chance. All the beige fanatics already had their fix. But who knows, zFrontier may push it through. A WS1 set would probably have done better but some space between other buys would still do it well.

I’m really hoping necro and eclipse pull through somehow though.

TA posted numbers and they already have +80 base. 

I still think a US proxy - is a must - to be able to run a 250 MOQ GB. They buy the most keysets no doubt.

[xondat]

Is the chart still current. I'm sad if we are still so far. Hard to compete with so many GMK sets at once.

I hope not

Bad time for GMK in general, I think of the 5 in GB period, 3 will fail.

Right now it’s just TA RA and 9009 right?

Eclipse, Necro and Pristine are all struggling?

Or is there something else lol. I guess many are saving for Laser too. Pristine seems like a misfire to me, with 9009 coming right after it had no chance. All the beige fanatics already had their fix. But who knows, zFrontier may push it through. A WS1 set would probably have done better but some space between other buys would still do it well.

I’m really hoping necro and eclipse pull through somehow though.

Currently 9009, Eclipse, Royal Alpha R2, Necro, And Pristine are in GB. Also possible to pre-order Keyboard & Co.

Thinking about it, I'm unsure any buy will reach MOQ (of course 9009 already has). I'd love all to succeed though

And yeah, Laser is affecting numbers without it even starting )

[HotRoderX]

I think something else not helping and I might be wrong is ... November coming up in the United States... November has our Blackfriday and I know several people saving money hoping to score "New TV, Computer, etc" while on sale during Black Friday.. Also with Christmas just around he corner and Laser also... its just a tough sale. As I said before the Price might be good but its just a little to rich for me. Perhaps it done better if the Mod kits where split up? I don't know honestly. 

[nu_types]

I really want this set to happen. I saw the base set go up 1% today after a full week? Im a little concerned at this point. Are there any plans on posting this on mechmarket? It's over halfway through the GB period and still no post there, which could potentially help this set gain more traction. Being from the US, I myself don't see how a NA proxy would actually help much, but if a large number of people aren't joining because of that I am all for it. I think the main thing here is there isn't a lot of promotion going on.

[Petch]

I really want this set to happen. I saw the base set go up 1% today after a full week? Im a little concerned at this point. Are there any plans on posting this on mechmarket? It's over halfway through the GB period and still no post there, which could potentially help this set gain more traction. Being from the US, I myself don't see how a NA proxy would actually help much, but if a large number of people aren't joining because of that I am all for it. I think the main thing here is there isn't a lot of promotion going on.

I'll be joining after payday, I assume (and hope) a lot of others will be doing so too

I would save any leddit posting until the 31st, for the h'ween hype and when people have more money in their pockets

[Atredl]

If anyone wants to help with a bit of promotion here on GH please copy the code below into your signature. I'm glad to see them pop up but the more people use it the more interest this set can attract.

Code: [Select]

[url=https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=91931.0][img width=328 height=120]https://i.imgur.com/MY320mi.png[/img][/url]

[nu_types]

I really want this set to happen. I saw the base set go up 1% today after a full week? Im a little concerned at this point. Are there any plans on posting this on mechmarket? It's over halfway through the GB period and still no post there, which could potentially help this set gain more traction. Being from the US, I myself don't see how a NA proxy would actually help much, but if a large number of people aren't joining because of that I am all for it. I think the main thing here is there isn't a lot of promotion going on.

I'll be joining after payday, I assume (and hope) a lot of others will be doing so too

I would save any leddit posting until the 31st, for the h'ween hype and when people have more money in their pockets

Yeah, but that only leaves 6 days for another 200 people (approx.) to join in for the base set to hit MOQ. This would be unlikely, especially considering it's only gone up 1% since Monday (which I kind of find hard to believe). Posting earlier would probably help -  it will still be close enough to Halloween to generate hype,  but will give people more time to think about it and join.

I wonder if there is a chance to potentially extend the GB period? This may help weather the storm brought on from the other GMK GBs that are live.

[Atredl]

I really want this set to happen. I saw the base set go up 1% today after a full week? Im a little concerned at this point. Are there any plans on posting this on mechmarket? It's over halfway through the GB period and still no post there, which could potentially help this set gain more traction. Being from the US, I myself don't see how a NA proxy would actually help much, but if a large number of people aren't joining because of that I am all for it. I think the main thing here is there isn't a lot of promotion going on.

I'll be joining after payday, I assume (and hope) a lot of others will be doing so too

I would save any leddit posting until the 31st, for the h'ween hype and when people have more money in their pockets

Yeah, but that only leaves 6 days for another 200 people (approx.) to join in for the base set to hit MOQ. This would be unlikely, especially considering it's only gone up 1% since Monday (which I kind of find hard to believe). Posting earlier would probably help -  it will still be close enough to Halloween to generate hype,  but will give people more time to think about it and join.

I wonder if there is a chance to potentially extend the GB period? This may help weather the storm brought on from the other GMK GBs that are live.

Why not post one now and when Halloween rolls around? Once a week doesn’t seem too extreme for promotion.

[nu_types]

I really want this set to happen. I saw the base set go up 1% today after a full week? Im a little concerned at this point. Are there any plans on posting this on mechmarket? It's over halfway through the GB period and still no post there, which could potentially help this set gain more traction. Being from the US, I myself don't see how a NA proxy would actually help much, but if a large number of people aren't joining because of that I am all for it. I think the main thing here is there isn't a lot of promotion going on.

I'll be joining after payday, I assume (and hope) a lot of others will be doing so too

I would save any leddit posting until the 31st, for the h'ween hype and when people have more money in their pockets

Yeah, but that only leaves 6 days for another 200 people (approx.) to join in for the base set to hit MOQ. This would be unlikely, especially considering it's only gone up 1% since Monday (which I kind of find hard to believe). Posting earlier would probably help -  it will still be close enough to Halloween to generate hype,  but will give people more time to think about it and join.

I wonder if there is a chance to potentially extend the GB period? This may help weather the storm brought on from the other GMK GBs that are live.

Why not post one now and when Halloween rolls around? Once a week doesn’t seem too extreme for promotion.

I agree, I think once a week is perfectly acceptable.

[Helldrop]

I wish this GB could achieve MOQ. All the sets designed by Tomb3ry were always the best for me. I wonder if there is a chance to extend the GB period.

[avid]

So were at 28% and its not much time left.

Any words on this? Do we need to reach 100% for it to fire? Is there any plan b? I really want this keyset, but there is lack of updates here.

[nu_types]

So were at 28% and its not much time left.

Any words on this? Do we need to reach 100% for it to fire? Is there any plan b? I really want this keyset, but there is lack of updates here.

Same! I really want this set, and I really hope there are plans to extend it, or at least plans to rerun if it doesn't pan out.

[BrintaVett]

@ CandyKeys: is the current MOQ progress on the website accurate? Any plans on extending the GB period?

[nu_types]

*patiently waiting for an update*

[andysun]

This set is gorgeous, I hope this somehow makes it.

[BrintaVett]

Well, I'm starting to get the feeling that this is bleeding to death tbh. Would be sad, I was looking forward to this seeing that it's the only dark keyset from GMK at the moment.

[bthezebra]

This set has slowly climbed up my list of wants and hopefully we can hit MOQ.

Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

[nu_types]

@CandyKeys are there any updates here? I know that you're probably busy with the other GBs you're running / preparing for on your site, but many people have asked where things are at with this GB with no response. I really like this set, but there's definitely been a lack of communication for the past two weeks, and that's concerning. With GMK Laser right around the corner, I'm sure many of us (including myself)  still want this set, but are curious as to what the plan is since Laser is likely going to tie up a lot of people's wallets. Thanks! I hope all is well!

[avid]

This is a frustrating GB.
-No updates
-No response to questions
-No promotion

Plenty of people want this set, but we dont hear any updates, whats the status, what will happened?

[T0mb3ry]

This is a frustrating GB.
-No updates
-No response to questions
-No promotion

Plenty of people want this set, but we dont hear any updates, whats the status, what will happened?

I am sorry about lack of updates. My bad.


As everyone can see GMK Eclipse will not make it this time. Currently there are many exciting GB active, which makes it hard for GMK Eclipse. Also GMK Eclipse is missing a large amount of Base sets to reach moq and i dont think it will gather enough base sets in two remaining days. Afaik the progressbar on Candykeys is updated automatically.

Perhaps next time Eclipse will get a better chance, tho i dont know when its going to happpen. For that i will make sure Eclipse will get for each region a proxy.


Anyway i'd like to thank everyone for support.

[poolside]

This is a frustrating GB.
-No updates
-No response to questions
-No promotion

Plenty of people want this set, but we dont hear any updates, whats the status, what will happened?

I hope Eclipse launches again in the future with its base kit untouched.
Please keep the uniform top row as well.

 

[nu_types]

This is a frustrating GB.
-No updates
-No response to questions
-No promotion

Plenty of people want this set, but we dont hear any updates, whats the status, what will happened?

I am sorry about lack of updates. My bad.


As everyone can see GMK Eclipse will not make it this time. Currently there are many exciting GB active, which makes it hard for GMK Eclipse. Also GMK Eclipse is missing a large amount of Base sets to reach moq and i dont think it will gather enough base sets in two remaining days. Afaik the progressbar on Candykeys is updated automatically.

Perhaps next time Eclipse will get a better chance, tho i dont know when its going to happpen. For that i will make sure Eclipse will get for each region a proxy.


Anyway i'd like to thank everyone for support.

Thanks for the update T0mb3ry. I'm a little bummed that this set isn't reaching MOQ this time, but I'm looking forward to the next time whenever that may be! You can count me in when the time comes .

[avid]

Yeah, set is excellent, just need US and asia proxy.

[Atredl]

Count me in on the "eagerly waiting for a relaunch" list. This blue violet color that you came up with is too good to go unused. 


Also, I'd just like to say that I think we got the accent kit wrong. Even though it was put to a vote it was simply too big with the three different colors. A thought for the rerun might be have a single accent color in the Yuri blue since it was the most popular. it also has more character and is a more interesting color than the Purple or Burgundy. 

[Petch]

Damn, hopefully we'll see another GB in 2018

[HotRoderX]

Count me in on the "eagerly waiting for a relaunch" list. This blue violet color that you came up with is too good to go unused. 

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Also, I'd just like to say that I think we got the accent kit wrong. Even though it was put to a vote it was simply too big with the three different colors. A thought for the rerun might be have a single accent color in the Yuri blue since it was the most popular. it also has more character and is a more interesting color than the Purple or Burgundy.

I know a lot of people said it lack of Proxy's but truthfully I think the major issue was.. the accent kit. It was so large it was almost the cost of the base kit. While the base kit looked nice it needed the accent kit to really make it shine. Those Light blue violet modifiers where what I was really after but paying almost as much for the modifiers as the base kit.. then add on shipping I was looking at over 200 dollars it was just not worth it with things like Lazer dropping. Perhaps next time we see this kit it will be run on massdrop I think it do nicely there and then the mods could be split up.

[nu_types]

I agree, the Yuri blue mods were the main reason I went in for the modifier kit. Perhaps next time we can include the Yuri blue mods in the base kit, and have the other mods included in the novelty kit? I like the other colors too, but that dark blue with the Yuri blue is really striking.

[HotRoderX]

Base kit + Accent kit + shipping to the west coast of the US is currently $232 USD (195.56 euro).

Even if the base and accent kits hit their respective higher MOQ tier, it'll still cost over $200 USD ($208.27 USD / 175.55 euro).

I like this set, but that's a little too expensive for me personally.

Base-set price is very good. The accent kit is quite expensive.

Yeah, but the accent kit is part of the charm. The base kit alone doesn't interest me too much.

Actually price is fair considering it contains both novelties + color mods in one.
I really like the color pack though so might get it and split it up.
The purple / red should work with yuri for example, since i belive its the same blue as legends, and the white addons can be used with any n9 set.

I keep hearing that and to me it doesn't matter I mean yes value was good.. but the value on a BMW are a 60inch tv might be good.. but you can't justify the price you won't get it. Sadly when it comes to a smaller ticket item like this you need least X number of people to justify the price for it to happen which in this case didn't. I mean that one way to look at it. The MOQ wasn't meet so the price must not have been justified. Cause if it was then people would have ordered.

Proxy = Price Adjustments
Kit Changes = price Adjustments

there no to way's about it at the end of the day Honestly. Though if other sets wouldn't have dropped around the same time then perhaps the pendulum would have swung int his sets favor but that wasn't the case.

[Puddsy]

it was just run at a bad time with little hype

try again in a few months

[darthzero]

it was just run at a bad time with little hype

try again in a few months

This so much.
Look at RA r2, hit the moq of 150 while all the kits didn't.
Look at Pristine...
Look at Necro where nobody really knows how far it is with a severe lack of communication and numbers, which to me implies it's having a hard time getting to moq.
Apart from that there were SA Oblivion, DSA Pulse and what not... there is only so much money one can throw at keycaps a month. :/

Edit: punctuation, missing letter

[amnesia0287]

it was just run at a bad time with little hype

try again in a few months

This so much.
Look at RA r2, hit the moq of 150 while all the kits didn't.
Look at Pristine...
Look at Necro where nobody really knows how far it is with a severe lack of communication and numbers, which to me implies it's having a hard tim getting to moq
Apart from that there were SA Oblivion, DSA Pulse and what not... there is only so much money one can throw at keycaps a month. :/

Don't forget 9009 was running when i started and laser was coming and is now here.

[euphxenos]

Agreed.  It was just unfortunate timing.  Run it again as-is in a few months.

[PotatoTM]

What a shame, was really looking forward to this keyset. Maybe another time.

[CandyKeys]

Update - Sorry for not following here, tons of work!

Actually, Asia and US Proxies were not the problem at all, funnily most orders came from US and Asia, prices were good for them so made no difference. The EU market doesn't seem to be so interested in this set. Hopefully there can be a re-run, the bar was updated automatically the whole-time, sadly nothing can be done about getting more orders.

We have extended the GB by a few more days so we can still see how many people may be interested.

Was really excited for this, sadly nothing can be done about it :/

Would like to thank Tomb3ry for working with us, was great to see him it at Mechanicon. We have GMK Fishbed coming soon with a lower MOQ and we will be bringing plenty more of secret in-the-work stuff that we can not release yet.

Otherwise we would still like to thank you customers who were interested and who talked to us and our support and were enthusiastic about this set!

[CandyKeys]

Am I the only one noticing there are way too many GMK GB's going on atm?
Eclipse is one of my favorite sets of the year but so is Necro and 9009.
Pro tip: Don't all launch GB's at once, plenty of interested won't have the funds

There were A LOT of GBs running at once, that is fair to say.

 

@CandyKeys are there any updates here? I know that you're probably busy with the other GBs you're running / preparing for on your site, but many people have asked where things are at with this GB with no response. I really like this set, but there's definitely been a lack of communication for the past two weeks, and that's concerning. With GMK Laser right around the corner, I'm sure many of us (including myself)  still want this set, but are curious as to what the plan is since Laser is likely going to tie up a lot of people's wallets. Thanks! I hope all is well!

Sorry about that! We were 24/7 online and still are regarding everything on all communication forms, just lacked here a little. We tried pushing it out via many ways and we talked to customers and pitched it but sadly they were not a fan of the set.

This is a frustrating GB.
-No updates
-No response to questions
-No promotion

Plenty of people want this set, but we dont hear any updates, whats the status, what will happened?

The updates were posted on the site if there were any, it just was not moving sadly all the hype was taken by other sets in the moment. Regarding promotion we have sent out newsletters and pitched it to many but there was not much to be done in the regard of twisting peoples minds to make them want to buy the set.

We have cool Eclipse styled cables ready but thats a shame the set did not succeed.

[avid]

Guys, i'm 100% confident not having USA (and preferable asia) will make reaching 250 MOQ impossible.
Yes most orders was from us/asia. There is a bunch of enthusiast that will travel to the worlds end to buy a nice keyset.

However, a lot of people are hesitant and will just not order when not available domestic. Europeans are used to having to go to US to buy keyset, but US buyers always has had their stuff available domestic.

This numbers are from the 9009. (the most recent update showing all the different locations numbers) (little over 400 base when those numbers was taken)
205: Korea + Singapore + China
175: USA
53:   EU

Current eclipse is approx 73 base.

I'm afraid we will run into the same issue again if there is no proxy. The few americans/asian will order again, and i hope it fires because i really like the set.

My suggestions:
-ASIA + US proxy (id guess a US proxy will pull bigger number. I think 9009 was a outlier)
-Promote on reddit (mech keyboard + mechmarket) a lot. The reach reddit get is huge compared to GH.

If people just say this didn't fire because a lot of GBs i think it might lead to the same outcome. Did it had an effect? Of course, but i doubt we would went from 30% to 100%.

[CandyKeys]

I really want this set to happen. I saw the base set go up 1% today after a full week? Im a little concerned at this point. Are there any plans on posting this on mechmarket? It's over halfway through the GB period and still no post there, which could potentially help this set gain more traction. Being from the US, I myself don't see how a NA proxy would actually help much, but if a large number of people aren't joining because of that I am all for it. I think the main thing here is there isn't a lot of promotion going on.

The largest problem with sets is not promotion, we have sent our personal letters and gotten personal responses from customers, the problem was everyone knew that the set was running and it was getting hits but no purchases, from the data we see we have around we actually had record-breaking numbers view and interact with the gmk eclipse page and everyone was aware of it. There were posts on reddit too, and a lot of comments. Promotion will sadly not be able to change someone's likes and dislikes on a set, its either hit or miss.

[CandyKeys]

Guys, i'm 100% confident not having USA (and preferable asia) will make reaching 250 MOQ impossible.
Yes most orders was from us/asia. There is a bunch of enthusiast that will travel to the worlds end to buy a nice keyset.

However, a lot of people are hesitant and will just not order when not available domestic. Europeans are used to having to go to US to buy keyset, but US buyers always has had their stuff available domestic.

This numbers are from the 9009. (the most recent update showing all the different locations numbers) (little over 400 base when those numbers was taken)
205: Korea + Singapore + China
175: USA
53:   EU

Current eclipse is approx 73 base.

I'm afraid we will run into the same issue again if there is no proxy. The few americans/asian will order again, and i hope it fires because i really like the set.

My suggestions:
-ASIA + US proxy (id guess a US proxy will pull bigger number. I think 9009 was a outlier)
-Promote on reddit (mech keyboard + mechmarket) a lot. The reach reddit get is huge compared to GH.

If people just say this didn't fire because a lot of GBs i think it might lead to the same outcome. Did it had an effect? Of course, but i doubt we would went from 30% to 100%.

Its a fair point, yeah, could be. Its a personal taste thing, for some reason it did not tick here in the EU from most people we heard from in the end. There are a lot a lot of people who would be willing to buy GMK sets. But we are hoping that our relationship with GMK and the fact that we are neighbors will drive prices down and not make GMK sets so hard to get. We are aiming for a 90 EUR (non tax) and 105 (with tax) set with GMK Fishbed and only time will tell.

[amnesia0287]

I really want this set to happen. I saw the base set go up 1% today after a full week? Im a little concerned at this point. Are there any plans on posting this on mechmarket? It's over halfway through the GB period and still no post there, which could potentially help this set gain more traction. Being from the US, I myself don't see how a NA proxy would actually help much, but if a large number of people aren't joining because of that I am all for it. I think the main thing here is there isn't a lot of promotion going on.

The largest problem with sets is not promotion, we have sent our personal letters and gotten personal responses from customers, the problem was everyone knew that the set was running and it was getting hits but no purchases, from the data we see we have around we actually had record-breaking numbers view and interact with the gmk eclipse page and everyone was aware of it. There were posts on reddit too, and a lot of comments. Promotion will sadly not be able to change someone's likes and dislikes on a set, its either hit or miss.

You DO need to make it more clear that payment is after GB and tbh.

You act like there is only a single reason why people went to the site and didn’t purchase.

There are lots of reasons, maybe they DID like it but just spent their money on 9009 or TA RA or Laser, etc. maybe they just backed one of the dozens of new boards.

Trying to get people’s money during the holiday season is hard enough as it is. Add in so much competition and it’s easy to see why the set struggled.

Maybe you did keep up on reddit, I don’t really know, but I put in an order 2 weeks ago and haven’t seen a single communication from you since then.  Reddit is an awful place to do updates for a GB cause unless you are a reddit addict and are there when new stuff comes in, it quickly rolls out of view. I would strongly suggest you use either GH or Email to send updates if you want to ensure people actually see them.

I would also suggest a timestamp for your progress bar. At this point I think many people just assume you were inactive, and that doesn’t exactly inspire confidence.

[CandyKeys]

I really want this set to happen. I saw the base set go up 1% today after a full week? Im a little concerned at this point. Are there any plans on posting this on mechmarket? It's over halfway through the GB period and still no post there, which could potentially help this set gain more traction. Being from the US, I myself don't see how a NA proxy would actually help much, but if a large number of people aren't joining because of that I am all for it. I think the main thing here is there isn't a lot of promotion going on.

The largest problem with sets is not promotion, we have sent our personal letters and gotten personal responses from customers, the problem was everyone knew that the set was running and it was getting hits but no purchases, from the data we see we have around we actually had record-breaking numbers view and interact with the gmk eclipse page and everyone was aware of it. There were posts on reddit too, and a lot of comments. Promotion will sadly not be able to change someone's likes and dislikes on a set, its either hit or miss.

You DO need to make it more clear that payment is after GB and tbh.

You act like there is only a single reason why people went to the site and didn’t purchase.

There are lots of reasons, maybe they DID like it but just spent their money on 9009 or TA RA or Laser, etc. maybe they just backed one of the dozens of new boards.

Trying to get people’s money during the holiday season is hard enough as it is. Add in so much competition and it’s easy to see why the set struggled.

Maybe you did keep up on reddit, I don’t really know, but I put in an order 2 weeks ago and haven’t seen a single communication from you since then.  Reddit is an awful place to do updates for a GB cause unless you are a reddit addict and are there when new stuff comes in, it quickly rolls out of view. I would strongly suggest you use either GH or Email to send updates if you want to ensure people actually see them.

I would also suggest a timestamp for your progress bar. At this point I think many people just assume you were inactive, and that doesn’t exactly inspire confidence.

Thanks for your message, we are not blaming anything on one single reason, we do not really want to blame anything specifically at all.
The e-mail updates can be organised, we just did not want to start spamming since many people were staying in sync and preferred our online service with personal support. I will pitch the e-mail idea and test it on coming things.

Regarding the time-stamp, that can be organised, we did not think that people would assume we were inactive on a store of such scale and activity everywhere + lightning support. Will get that organised too then, maybe a 10 min re-fresh instead of live.

[nu_types]

The only post I saw about Eclipse on reddit was T0mb3ry's initial post. There was nothing posted on mechmarket. Am I missing something?

Edit: from my past observations, it's usually not just left in the hands of the set designer to promote the GB for their set.  Sure they often do promote it some, but I usually see the vendors promote the GB too.

Edit 2: there was also that one other post about the color samples.

[CandyKeys]

The only post I saw about Eclipse on reddit was T0mb3ry's initial post. There was nothing posted on mechmarket. Am I missing something?

Edit: from my past observations, it's usually not just left in the hands of the set designer to promote the GB for their set.  Sure they often do promote it some, but I usually see the vendors promote the GB too.

Edit 2: there was also that one other post about the color samples.

Fair. Our mistake, there was chatter about Eclipse a lot, Frankfurt Mechanicon was also great when it came to that and we were happy to meet and show the set all there, we also have the power of Instagram and we put the set on KATANA renders and so on !
We know for next GBs, with SouthPaw running we can learn but we hate to spam Reddit, it should be a friendly community and not an advertising platform.

Thanks for the constructive criticism!

[Petch]

It sounds like this set won't be making a return then... 

[nu_types]

It sounds like this set won't be making a return then... 

T0mb3ry mentioned in a previous post that it won't be the last try, but there aren't immediate plans to do so. So don't lose hope!

[wholypantalones]

The only post I saw about Eclipse on reddit was T0mb3ry's initial post. There was nothing posted on mechmarket. Am I missing something?

Edit: from my past observations, it's usually not just left in the hands of the set designer to promote the GB for their set.  Sure they often do promote it some, but I usually see the vendors promote the GB too.

Edit 2: there was also that one other post about the color samples.

Regardless of that, there literally was almost no promotion at all. I was hoping to see this set get produced too.

[johntron25]

Just got an email that my pre-order is cancelled, is the GB not happening?

[xondat]

Just got an email that my pre-order is cancelled, is the GB not happening?

Scroll up... In short, no; it didn't meet MOQ.

[johntron25]

Just got an email that my pre-order is cancelled, is the GB not happening?

Scroll up... In short, no; it didn't meet MOQ.

There's a lot of aggressive post I do not want to read, thanks though.

[sncbraxsc2]

I totally missed the interest check AND GB for this one.  I had resolved to never buy into GMK again but this might (eventually) be the set that makes me eat my words. It has just the right color balance for me, pretty reserved over all with a little pop from the light blue... Hope to see this one return!

[Atredl]

Totally agree. I hate to use the “E” word but after seeing the sample colors I instantly got the feeling that if I only kept one keyset this would be the one. I think with some tweaking of the accent kit and a bit better timing, it’ll make it.

[avid]

Yeah i really want this set.  The n9 and blue is so good. Is there any consideration using a stock GMK color of legends to make MOQ 150?

[Atredl]

Yeah i really want this set.  The n9 and blue is so good. Is there any consideration using a stock GMK color of legends to make MOQ 150?

Does it work like that? I thought it was the case that if you have any custom color MOQ goes up to 250. I’m not sure but that was my impression.

[avid]

Yeah i really want this set.  The n9 and blue is so good. Is there any consideration using a stock GMK color of legends to make MOQ 150?

Does it work like that? I thought it was the case that if you have any custom color MOQ goes up to 250. I’m not sure but that was my impression.

Is there more custom colors than the light blue?

[nu_types]

Yeah i really want this set.  The n9 and blue is so good. Is there any consideration using a stock GMK color of legends to make MOQ 150?

Does it work like that? I thought it was the case that if you have any custom color MOQ goes up to 250. I’m not sure but that was my impression.

It's the use of any custom colors that pushes the MOQ to 250. Unfortunately, there isn't a blue that comes close to whats being used for the modifiers. To keep the colors true to what they were this round, the 250 MOQ is unavoidable.

[Atredl]

Yeah i really want this set.  The n9 and blue is so good. Is there any consideration using a stock GMK color of legends to make MOQ 150?

Does it work like that? I thought it was the case that if you have any custom color MOQ goes up to 250. I’m not sure but that was my impression.

Is there more custom colors than the light blue?

The modifier base color is also custom.

[txclack]

This was just bad timing.   This set and Necro.  People with limited funds had to ask themselves:
should I go with two classic but overrated (especially in the after market) key sets or should I go with something Unique.

Just bad timing.

These sets will easily meet MOQ around Spring time.  Just MHO

[Marutks]

Is this GB going to start soon?     next year perhaps?

[fublamchu]

Is this GB going to start soon?     next year perhaps?

Already started, but it didn’t hit MOQ

[Marutks]

oh nooooo
I am looking for nice keycaps with 1.5u "code" keys.   

[Marutks]

Maybe massdrop could make this GB more successful?

[wholypantalones]

Maybe massdrop could make this GB more successful?

Possibly, if they don't screw up the fulfillment.

[andysun]

Maybe massdrop could make this GB more successful?

Possibly, if they don't screw up the fulfillment.

Massdrop is terrible for europe, takes a long time and almost always gets caught in customs, making the set really expensive... Via Candykeys' store would be great, and there was a US proxy for the American/Canadian folks if I'm not mistaken.

The GB just ran at a bad time and with little promotion. Hope it runs again

[avid]

Maybe massdrop could make this GB more successful?

Possibly, if they don't screw up the fulfillment.

Massdrop is terrible for europe, takes a long time and almost always gets caught in customs, making the set really expensive... Via Candykeys' store would be great, and there was a US proxy for the American/Canadian folks if I'm not mistaken.

The GB just ran at a bad time and with little promotion. Hope it runs again

Massdrop is fantastic (for europe).
1. takes a long time? What is it that takes a long time? Since when was a GMK set delayed from them?
2. Caught in customs, you mean paying VAT which you ought to do. If euro proxy, you will still pay VAT.

[andysun]

Maybe massdrop could make this GB more successful?

Possibly, if they don't screw up the fulfillment.

Massdrop is terrible for europe, takes a long time and almost always gets caught in customs, making the set really expensive... Via Candykeys' store would be great, and there was a US proxy for the American/Canadian folks if I'm not mistaken.

The GB just ran at a bad time and with little promotion. Hope it runs again

Massdrop is fantastic (for europe).
1. takes a long time? What is it that takes a long time? Since when was a GMK set delayed from them?
2. Caught in customs, you mean paying VAT which you ought to do. If euro proxy, you will still pay VAT.

I'm not opposed to paying VAT. Customs just don't work the same in all EU countries. Shipping from massdrop takes usually 2-3 weeks to my country (usually relayed from germany), and if customs decide to inspect the package and require payment info besides the one included, the process is horrid and takes easily 3+ weeks. Also, they charge you for doing that inspection, besides the VAT you should pay (which is also fun, since I already pay taxes for customs to work...), and that makes the set more expensive than having a EU proxy with the VAT cost already accounted for. They also have 0 care when inspecting packages, so if a worker is having a bad day, you might just get a damaged one.

In Germany, IIRC customs took a few days to clear the package and charge for VAT, for instance. I think the UK had a pretty decent wait time too, but I haven't spoken to anyone from there in a while.

So I'm sorry if generalized for the whole of Europe, but for Portugal it is way worse to receive packages from overseas than from other European countries.

Why do you think Massdrop is fantastic for Europe comparing to EU proxies?

[Marutks]

It would have been better to get Eclipse keycaps from Massdrop   than no keycaps at all   

[befbef]

@T0mb3ry: Any chance this set gets a new try?
Still like it so much.

[Marutks]

+1 this set looks awesome

[T0mb3ry]

@T0mb3ry: Any chance this set gets a new try?
Still like it so much.

I'll look if i can rerun this set in 2019.

[theseusanime]

Just make a deal with massdrop and sell the blue modifiers. White on black sets are being sold on massdrop for 99 usd, before discounts.

[Puddsy]

Just make a deal with massdrop and sell the blue modifiers. White on black sets are being sold on massdrop for 99 usd, before discounts.

It's not that easy.

[network_operations]

Just remembered this set. I love pretty much everything about it. I bet it could sell enough kits if a second attempt was tried.

I'm willing to be a US Proxy if you need help

[mik1]

GMK Eclipse is the most beautiful key cap design I have seen.

I would crave to get it in a more generic form made of *all white on black*, also please do

 * NorDe

 * all-blank Windows button variant.

Can this be possible?


I'd use it with a Filco or WASD keyboard. There are many good mechanical keyboards out there, but their key cap sets are despicable. I think this Eclipse design in white on black (also black on white can be totally relevant) can be a constant sell, there is no need to just massdrop it rarely.

(Wider NorDe conversation here and praise for Eclipse, https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=97874 .)

[darthzero]

GMK Eclipse is the most beautiful key cap design I have seen.

I would crave to get it in a more generic form made of *all white on black*, also please do

 * NorDe

 * all-blank Windows button variant.

Can this be possible?


I'd use it with a Filco or WASD keyboard. There are many good mechanical keyboards out there, but their key cap sets are despicable. I think this Eclipse design in white on black (also black on white can be totally relevant) can be a constant sell, there is no need to just massdrop it rarely.

(Wider NorDe conversation here and praise for Eclipse, https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=97874 .)

This ran last year about the same time (although hit by other sets that went live around the same time) and it sadly didn't hit moq. The NorDe kit had abysmal numbers iirc so i doubt that those would get another chance outside of md. To the black and with idea, there was a set that just ran with black mods/white alphas (gmk monochrome) and it needed a prolonged gb period to barely hit moq. 

[mik1]

(Also following darthzero's kind response,)

I would still really love to buy a key cap set something like this, in white on black, NorDe, with blank windows keys, so +1 for any such initiative.

@t0mb3ry may we ever see Eclipse in WoB + NorDe??

[mrpetrov]

I'm just going to throw this out there - but could this set be done as an SA profile? Looking at the aftermarket values of popular SA sets and the saturation of GMK sets makes me wonder if SA might not garner more favor, especially for a classic and timeless piece like this.