Post by: Arhipio on Tue, 03 October 2017, 20:22:35
Extras available - Link below to order
https://thevankeyboards.com/products/gb-gmk-9009-40s-kit
EU Preorder:
https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/gmk-9009-40s-kit_337/
(https://i.imgur.com/sscn88H.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/0WFWtah.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Gn4VIIJ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/qUnvhpP.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/RhcSLoH.jpg)
Renders made by Oblotzky :)
Link to google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQaA6GDTfXyMJgVSXWfE6eAU1fJ1v3AleZcecpJgGuU4IQUw/viewform?usp=sf_link (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQaA6GDTfXyMJgVSXWfE6eAU1fJ1v3AleZcecpJgGuU4IQUw/viewform?usp=sf_link)
With the current run of GMK 9009 not supporting 40s kits, we from TheVan Keyboards want to offer an alternative kit for fellow 40's users. Below you will see a render of the kit, the color chips and icons are identical to the ones found on the base kit. We have already spoke to GMK and we will be selling these kits for $40 each.
This kit includes support for: MiniVans, Plancks, JD40s as well as appple M0110 Keyboards.
The product will launch when the base kit launches, estimated sometime in the coming weeks.
Post to original GH IC thread: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=91354.0;topicseen (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=91354.0;topicseen)
Product will be available at the https://thevankeyboards.com (https://thevankeyboards.com)
Post by: sandwich113 on Thu, 05 October 2017, 01:01:06
So I have a question.
Is the above image 2, of the 2 images, does the Group buy go to the rendered image?
Or is it a rough sketch image?
Post by: SwordLaker on Thu, 05 October 2017, 06:53:27
This group buy is very interesting.
So I have a question.
Is the above image 2, of the 2 images, does the Group buy go to the rendered image?
Or is it a rough sketch image?
The above profile image. Render has then been amended with changes.
Here's the ongoing GB order page:
https://thevankeyboards.com/products/gb-gmk-9009-40s-kit
Post by: Arhipio on Thu, 05 October 2017, 12:40:15
This group buy is very interesting.
So I have a question.
Is the above image 2, of the 2 images, does the Group buy go to the rendered image?
Or is it a rough sketch image?
Updated post with proper kit and minivan render, also the 2u and all blanck R4 keys are convex :).
Post by: mr scooty on Thu, 05 October 2017, 13:45:36
Post by: Arhipio on Thu, 05 October 2017, 13:52:37
probably gonna have to pick this up
:D
Post by: Arhipio on Thu, 05 October 2017, 16:44:00
Post by: pixelpusher on Fri, 06 October 2017, 00:33:16
Post by: TalkingTree on Fri, 06 October 2017, 02:39:44
Post by: Arhipio on Fri, 06 October 2017, 11:34:14
#2894
:D
Post by: Arhipio on Fri, 06 October 2017, 13:04:30
Post by: Arhipio on Sat, 07 October 2017, 18:01:16
Post by: need on Sat, 07 October 2017, 19:23:16
Post by: Arhipio on Sun, 08 October 2017, 11:08:20
What's the estimated shipment time for this kit?
Should be same as the base kit, we are thinking of pushing back the gb deadline. Since this is such a smaller order it should still be faster to process than the base.
Post by: Arhipio on Sun, 08 October 2017, 11:08:47
We want to hit 100 MOQ, once that is hit we are willing to buy up the last 50. Our original plan was to end the gb when the base kit ends (October 17th). But if people need more time to get funds we can extend it.
Keep pumping those numbers up :D
Post by: Arhipio on Mon, 09 October 2017, 16:34:05
Post by: Vigrith on Mon, 09 October 2017, 16:51:35
GB actually closes of the 15th, but if an extension is needed that will be done. Currently in contact with an eu vendor that may buy up some units. MOQ will be reached, I'm also planning on buying up 20 units and if the vendor goes through we will be sitting at around 80. So only 20 more till we reach MOQ. :thumb:
Are you allowed to give word on who the vendor may be? I'm joining no matter what as the set is a classic and it'd be a shame to not cover every possible layout but if someone within the EU picks some up that may be a cheaper alternative.
Post by: TalkingTree on Mon, 09 October 2017, 16:52:34
Currently in contact with an eu vendor that may buy up some units.Is the vendor proxying? If so, is my order automatically transferred to them?
Post by: Arhipio on Mon, 09 October 2017, 16:54:23
Post by: Arhipio on Mon, 09 October 2017, 16:55:29
GB actually closes of the 15th, but if an extension is needed that will be done. Currently in contact with an eu vendor that may buy up some units. MOQ will be reached, I'm also planning on buying up 20 units and if the vendor goes through we will be sitting at around 80. So only 20 more till we reach MOQ. :thumb:
Are you allowed to give word on who the vendor may be? I'm joining no matter what as the set is a classic and it'd be a shame to not cover every possible layout but if someone within the EU picks some up that may be a cheaper alternative.
I'll disclose the vendor once we reach a deal :)
Post by: TalkingTree on Mon, 09 October 2017, 16:56:00
Vendor is not proxied, they will just be buying bulk and selling their inventory. Your order will not be automatically transferred over. It would be awesome if you guys stayed through us, we need all the numbers we can get.I'm staying, but I can't deny that an european proxy is a better choise for my wallet.
Post by: Arhipio on Mon, 09 October 2017, 16:56:53
Vendor is not proxied, they will just be buying bulk and selling their inventory. Your order will not be automatically transferred over. It would be awesome if you guys stayed through us, we need all the numbers we can get.I'm staying, but I can't deny that an european proxy is a better choise for my wallet.
I totally agree, a proxy is just something too late to add into the equation. Easier for vendors to just buy stock.
Post by: Arhipio on Tue, 10 October 2017, 12:38:02
GB Link: https://thevankeyboards.com/
GH Link: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=91883.0;topicseen
Base Kit Link: https://dixiemech.com/shop/gmk9009
Post by: Arhipio on Tue, 10 October 2017, 18:34:16
Post by: stoic-lemon on Wed, 11 October 2017, 07:29:36
Post by: Arhipio on Wed, 11 October 2017, 15:28:08
That's me! I missed round 1 of 9009 and I know I'll be getting a 40%, so I finally jumped in today. I really hope this set makes it.
Thanks for the support :thumb:
Post by: Arhipio on Wed, 11 October 2017, 15:29:01
Post by: Bromeister on Wed, 11 October 2017, 18:10:46
Post by: Arhipio on Fri, 13 October 2017, 16:01:52
Is that including the vendor purchases? If not hows that coming along?
That is not including the vendor purchases, currently in talks with them. We may have landed a deal :).
Also talking to janglad to see if this can treated by gmk as an add - on kit, if so the MOQ will only be 100. I'll keep everyone posted while updating moq numbers.
Post by: Arhipio on Sat, 14 October 2017, 16:45:40
Post by: Arhipio on Sat, 14 October 2017, 17:52:31
MOQ now 126/150. Almost there everyone! :thumb:
Post by: Trente on Sat, 14 October 2017, 18:52:01
Post by: xondat on Sat, 14 October 2017, 18:52:46
Ordered, I was hoping to see a R1 1U backspace but even there isn't at this moment it's still a nice kit to have
It's there, no? The arrow?
Post by: Trente on Sat, 14 October 2017, 18:53:40
Ordered, I was hoping to see a R1 1U backspace but even there isn't at this moment it's still a nice kit to have
It's there, no? The arrow?
I think that is a R2 one?
Post by: xondat on Sat, 14 October 2017, 18:54:58
Ordered, I was hoping to see a R1 1U backspace but even there isn't at this moment it's still a nice kit to have
It's there, no? The arrow?
I think that is a R2 one?
Oh, apologies, you're right.
Post by: Trente on Sat, 14 October 2017, 18:56:58
No worries, since I got a prime KB, really hope here is a R1 1U backspace in any of the kits. But also wondering what is the row number of the minus and plus key in the standard number pad, if you know about that?Ordered, I was hoping to see a R1 1U backspace but even there isn't at this moment it's still a nice kit to have
It's there, no? The arrow?
I think that is a R2 one?
Oh, apologies, you're right.
Post by: xondat on Sat, 14 October 2017, 18:59:51
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1369/4793/products/9009-sizes_large.png?v=1507171082)
Post by: Arhipio on Sat, 14 October 2017, 20:03:51
No worries, since I got a prime KB, really hope here is a R1 1U backspace in any of the kits. But also wondering what is the row number of the minus and plus key in the standard number pad, if you know about that?Ordered, I was hoping to see a R1 1U backspace but even there isn't at this moment it's still a nice kit to have
It's there, no? The arrow?
I think that is a R2 one?
Oh, apologies, you're right.
Yeah we do not have a R1 1u backspace only R2 for the planck and other 40 form factors. The - on a standard numpad is R4 and the plus is a special mold that bridges between R4 and R3 I believe.
Post by: Arhipio on Sat, 14 October 2017, 20:04:09
Ordered, I was hoping to see a R1 1U backspace but even there isn't at this moment it's still a nice kit to have
Thank you for the order :D
Post by: Arhipio on Sun, 15 October 2017, 12:58:04
In response to the base kit extension we will extend the 40's kit by a week :D
Post by: Arhipio on Sun, 15 October 2017, 15:53:11
Post by: Arhipio on Mon, 16 October 2017, 10:45:44
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Post by: stoic-lemon on Mon, 16 October 2017, 18:15:27
Post by: Arhipio on Tue, 17 October 2017, 12:33:20
This is going really well. Congrats guys. You've done a great job pushing this through.Thank you :)
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Post by: DreLLin on Wed, 18 October 2017, 17:21:48
You can order the Kit at: https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/gmk-9009-international-kit-classic-retrobeige_341/
If you already ordered GMK9009 and/or the 40s kit you can email mykeyboard.eu to link both orders and request a refund of the shipping.
Post by: Arhipio on Wed, 18 October 2017, 17:22:55
Group Buy for the GMK 9009, Classic Retro/Beige International Kit launched!
You can order the Kit at: https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/gmk-9009-international-kit-classic-retrobeige_341/
If you already ordered GMK9009 and/or the 40s kit you can email mykeyboard.eu to link both orders and request a refund of the shipping.
Awesome stuff I'll message evan to link your order in the 40's kit page.
Post by: Arhipio on Wed, 18 October 2017, 17:24:22
Post by: TalkingTree on Wed, 18 October 2017, 17:35:27
On a related note, mykeyboard.eu is showing 2017-01-27 as expected shipping date while it's actually 2018-01-27.
Post by: Arhipio on Thu, 19 October 2017, 12:47:00
Would be ok if I cancelled my US order to place it on the EU proxy? If I order through the US shop I'll have to be present at the delivery to pay the customs, otherwise I can send it home even if I'm not there.
On a related note, mykeyboard.eu is showing 2017-01-27 as expected shipping date while it's actually 2018-01-27.
Up to you, our original agreement with mykeyboards was that they'd buy up 20 of the sets and sell them. Hopefully we can get more than 20 orders this way.
Post by: TalkingTree on Thu, 19 October 2017, 13:53:42
Otherwise our moq might not be hit.Figured as much. I guess I'm staying with the US vendor.
Post by: Arhipio on Thu, 19 October 2017, 13:54:49
Otherwise our moq might not be hit.Figured as much. I guess I'm staying with the US vendor.
Ignore my last comment, I got a confirmation from evan that regardless if we hit moq this set is being produced. Go ahead and place your order with the eu vendor :)
Post by: TalkingTree on Thu, 19 October 2017, 13:58:46
I got a confirmation from evan that regardless if we hit moq this set is being produced. Go ahead and place your order with the eu vendor :)Great. Should I email TheVanKeyboards to cancel my order?
Post by: Arhipio on Thu, 19 October 2017, 14:54:09
Yup that works :)I got a confirmation from evan that regardless if we hit moq this set is being produced. Go ahead and place your order with the eu vendor :)Great. Should I email TheVanKeyboards to cancel my order?
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Post by: TalkingTree on Thu, 19 October 2017, 15:14:32
Post by: Arhipio on Wed, 01 November 2017, 12:33:48
Extras available for sale!
Post by: Arhipio on Mon, 06 November 2017, 13:31:09
Post by: evangs on Tue, 07 November 2017, 08:30:47
Order has been confirmed with GMK we are now waiting on the invoice. :thumb:
Invoice has been paid, estimated completion date is January 26, 2018. I would anticipate these sets to start shipping from us early February.
Post by: evangs on Fri, 15 December 2017, 10:21:20
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy Festivus for the rest of us
Post by: mr scooty on Fri, 15 December 2017, 10:41:08
in case it wasn't apparent to anyone involved, these have all shipped out from me to you! there are 25 sets still available on the website https://thevankeyboards.com (https://thevankeyboards.com)
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy Festivus for the rest of us
Was wondering why it was shipping so early! Thanks for making this 40% kit run so smoothly and for all the communication :thumb:
Post by: stoic-lemon on Sat, 16 December 2017, 08:54:23
Evangs - Pitchfork vendors hate him.
Post by: evangs on Sat, 16 December 2017, 10:34:15
Is this real life? I was sure there was some mistake with things shipping.......earlier than I'd expected. Huzzzah!
Evangs - Pitchfork vendors hate him.
One simple trick to shipping early!
Post by: ricrackem on Mon, 18 December 2017, 16:06:47
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Post by: duynguyenle on Mon, 18 December 2017, 16:17:42
in case it wasn't apparent to anyone involved, these have all shipped out from me to you! there are 25 sets still available on the website https://thevankeyboards.com (https://thevankeyboards.com)
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy Festivus for the rest of us
Hi evangs can you confirm that this also includes orders placed for the extras as well? Or will we have to wait till after the holidays for those?
My order number is #3237, if that's any help.
Thanks!
Post by: stevits on Wed, 20 December 2017, 00:40:37
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