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geekhack Marketplace => Group Buys and Preorders => Topic started by: BlueNalgene on Sun, 04 October 2015, 19:16:09
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This is a Group Buy for Sets of Stabilizers produced by Matias. This is intended to be an Add-on afterthought to the Alps Party 60% GB. I didn't remember we would need these, and no one reminded me until the main deal was underway. So if you want stabs, let's get some.
This is going to be super quick. The ordering phase will close on October 10th. It needs to be this quick so I can get the timing right with the Alps Party, making only a single order of tons of things from Matias. Nothing fancy. No giveaways, no photoshops, only stabs.
So what you are ordering is this:
(http://i.imgur.com/1FpThZc.jpg)
pic courtesy of JDCarpe
From the description from Matias, this contains:
Stabilizers:
(Note: Stabilizers are also called Balance Bars)
1 pc for 1 x 7 Alps keycap
1 pc for 1 x 6.25 Alps keycap
1 pc for 1 x 2.75 Alps keycap
6 pcs for 1 x 2 or 1 x 2.25 Alps keycap
Top Hooks:
(These are the parts that connect to the underside of the keycap. You need 2 top hooks per keycap.)
Minimum 14 pcs (usually around 18 pcs) Alps style (grey)
Minimum 4 pcs (usually around 5 pcs) Cherry style (white)
Bottom Hooks:
(These are the parts that connect to the steel plate of the keyboard. You need 2 bottom hooks per keycap.)
Minimum 14 pcs (usually around 18 pcs) Alps style (grey)
Minimum 4 pcs (usually no more than 4 pcs) Cherry style (white)
This set is enough to fill out one board with a Dell or AEK style plate. Infinity and HHKB plates use the 6u spacebar, so that part will not be compatible without modification.
The cost:
The guys at Matias have given us a pretty good bulk deal.
Bulk Pricing MOQ (all pricing in U.S. Dollars):
1 pc to 4 pcs - $9.95 each
5 pcs to 9 pcs - $9.50 each
10 pcs to 14 pcs - $9.25 each
15 pcs to 19 pcs - $9.00 each
20 pcs to 29 pcs - $8.50 each
30 pcs to 39 pcs - $8.00 each
40 pcs to 49 pcs - $7.50 each
50 pcs or more - $7.00 each
The price to ship to me from the Matias HQ will be $30-$40 for a 50 unit set, and that price will be spread out among the participants. So if we order 50 units total, each set will cost the participant ~$7.70 if we average it out.
Is 50 units manageable? Hell yes. We hit 50 just doing the IC on geekhack, and the GB available to the members of Deskthority and /r/mk as well.
To join:
Fill Out the Form (http://goo.gl/forms/O70508q1Pp)
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I grabbed a set, but can we get some clarification on what exactly is included in the set? Do we have to specify how many top hooks/bottom hooks we need to get? It sounds that way but that seems kind of silly to do that for every kit.
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In for some :thumb:
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Grabbed a set
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In for a set. :thumb:
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In, thanks for combining the shipping with the 60% GB, Blue.
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Great to see that matias is giving us a great deal on these! In for a couple.
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In for a couple. :thumb:
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I grabbed a set, but can we get some clarification on what exactly is included in the set? Do we have to specify how many top hooks/bottom hooks we need to get? It sounds that way but that seems kind of silly to do that for every kit.
In each set you will get at least the minimum number of hooks listed. You might get lucky and get some bonus ones too though.
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I grabbed a set, but can we get some clarification on what exactly is included in the set? Do we have to specify how many top hooks/bottom hooks we need to get? It sounds that way but that seems kind of silly to do that for every kit.
In each set you will get at least the minimum number of hooks listed. You might get lucky and get some bonus ones too though.
Oh that's neat. A little weird, but neat. Sounds like there's more than enough for compatibility with just about every alps keyset.
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Oh that's neat. A little weird, but neat. Sounds like there's more than enough for compatibility with just about every alps keyset.
I assume they are drunk on Molson and maple syrup and just sort of throw things in a bag saying "That's plenty, eh"
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I bought one of this direct from Matias while Alps Party was still active.
Gonna order another through this GB anyway. Why? Because ALPS IS LOVE, ALPS IS LIFE yo!
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Thought the wallet hack was over on the alps stuff :(
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I'm in for one, thanks for setting this up blue! :thumb:
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I'm in for one - I hope it isn't too much to modify for the HHKB spacebar.
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I'm in for one - I hope it isn't too much to modify for the HHKB spacebar.
It should be pretty straightforward just to bend the ends in a bit. It's only the difference between 6.25U and 6U, which means each end only needs to bend in half that amount, which is less than 0.1" per side.
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In for 3 even though I have no idea whether I need any of them.
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In for 3 even though I have no idea whether I need any of them.
On Geekhack, the answer to the question, "do I need this?" is always the opposite of the answer to the question, "do I already have ten of this?"
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Ordered 2 sets to go with my alps board :)
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signed up for 2 sets.
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I just checked the order list, and this has already gone beyond the 50 unit MOQ for the lowest price. Woot woot!
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You are a group buy machine.
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The optional donations fuel my amphetamine habit. :-\
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The optional donations fuel my amphetamine habit. :-\
That's great to know.
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The optional donations fuel my amphetamine habit. :-\
Blue! We need to cook! (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/06/4fdce3d58d7a854466a1973234d64ddd.jpg)
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The optional donations fuel my amphetamine habit. :-\
Successful group buys run on speed
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I'd love to join, but would like to know approx shipping! About how much would it be to Sweden? :)
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I'd love to join, but would like to know approx shipping! About how much would it be to Sweden? :)
For just the stab sets to Sweden, the shipping cost would probably hover around $10.
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Any last minute takers? This GB will be closing in a few hours.
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Couldn't remember if I already signed up for this so submitted again - sorry for the potential double entry
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Couldn't remember if I already signed up for this so submitted again - sorry for the potential double entry
You are now signed up for 2 sets. Did you only want 1? I can remove one of the orders for you.
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Couldn't remember if I already signed up for this so submitted again - sorry for the potential double entry
You are now signed up for 2 sets. Did you only want 1? I can remove one of the orders for you.
Yeah just want one set sorry for the confusion
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Couldn't remember if I already signed up for this so submitted again - sorry for the potential double entry
You are now signed up for 2 sets. Did you only want 1? I can remove one of the orders for you.
Yeah just want one set sorry for the confusion
I am master of all. I am the overseer of this abomination. It is but a trifle to me.
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I am master of all. I am the overseer of this abomination. It is but a trifle to me.
You're the hero Geekhack deserves. You can take it. You're not our hero. You're a silent guardian of alps. A watchful gb leader. A blue nalgene.
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Will this close tonight or tomorrow? Sometimes people close it on the day of the deadline or at midnight of, so I'm not sure.
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Will this close tonight or tomorrow? Sometimes people close it on the day of the deadline or at midnight of, so I'm not sure.
I'm a bit busy this evening, so it will probably close tomorrow. Say...... 14 hours from this post.
Tonight has been devoted to buying makeup for Halloween. I may know more about makeup than my gf, but that doesn't mean it is easy.
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Finally closed the order sheet. Invoices being prepped.
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Finally closed the order sheet. Invoices being prepped.
Woo! Stabs for mountain switches!
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Invoices sent. That was a lot easier than the other one.
Unless other arrangements were made before hand, please pay this promptly so we can get things moving. Thanks!
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I'll just be perfectly honest and say that I was so sleepy when I ordered this I didn't know how many stab sets I ordered, or even remember ordering them very clearly. So when the invoice had the correct number I was quite pleased.
Don't order stuff on the internet before work, kids! And stay in school so you actually have a chance of getting a job...
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Paid! Alps train here we go! Choo choo!
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Paid. Hopefully my wife doesn't get weirded out by all this money going to PayPal *WESLEYHONEY on our credit card statement.
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Paid. The wait will be worth it.
//edit: Painful, but worth it.
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I got a separate invoice for the stabilizers, which is paid now. Hope all goes as planned!
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BlueNalgene I filled out the form posted on Deskthority but have yet to see an invoice in Paypal. Is there anything I can do here?
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paid earlier today
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Gah, how'd I miss this?
Any extras?
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Gah, how'd I miss this?
Any extras?
The order was temporarily delayed due to spiked dongs, I'll send you a PM.
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Gah, how'd I miss this?
Any extras?
U47... 47 posts. If you reply to this you'll have to change your username to U48! :p
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Gah, how'd I miss this?
Any extras?
The order was temporarily delayed due to spiked dongs, I'll send you a PM.
Can I hop on as well or is it too late? At first I thought I had to choose but I realize it's for all the stabs.
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LOL I even told BlueNalgene I was gonna get in this buy and I think I forgot to fill out the actual GB form. I just did the IC IIRC. I'll also be that guy and ask if I can get in :(.
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Stragglers are welcomed. Just send a PM with your order peeps. I've had at least 5 so far with this sale.
Y'all must be happy about the Paypal issue buying you lots of bonus time.
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Stragglers are welcomed. Just send a PM with your order peeps. I've had at least 5 so far with this sale.
Y'all must be happy about the Paypal issue buying you lots of bonus time.
Not me really... I need my alps, and I need them asap!
//edit: I'm impatient.
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Update
Stabilizers are ordered and will be shipping shortly.
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Update
Stabilizers are ordered and will be shipping shortly.
Great news!
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Update
Stabilizers are ordered and will be shipping shortly.
Necro-post. Shipping to you, right? They've yet to be shipped out to the GB peeps?
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Update
Stabilizers are ordered and will be shipping shortly.
Necro-post. Shipping to you, right? They've yet to be shipped out to the GB peeps?
From what I understand from the ALPS Party GB thread, Blue is still receiving the items from the various sources from where he ordered. Also, he is out of the country "from the 11th until the 20(ish)th", so we need him to return home to continue. Many of the buyers of this GB are also participating on the ALPS Party GB, so everything will be shipped together. For those who ordered only the stabilizers I can't answer.
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Yep. I'm currently out of the country. Shipping will occur very soon once I return. 49/100 boxes are packed and ready to go. I just ran out of time with work and gf demands to get it done as soon as I had hoped.
No GB would be complete without summary neglect from the leader at some point though.
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Yep. I'm currently out of the country. Shipping will occur very soon once I return. 49/100 boxes are packed and ready to go. I just ran out of time with work and gf demands to get it done as soon as I had hoped.
No GB would be complete without summary neglect from the leader at some point though.
Sweet. Totally forgot about it and didn't see updates in the thread, so not sure what happened.
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Yep. I'm currently out of the country. Shipping will occur very soon once I return. 49/100 boxes are packed and ready to go. I just ran out of time with work and gf demands to get it done as soon as I had hoped.
No GB would be complete without summary neglect from the leader at some point though.
Left country? Check.
Ran off with money? Hmmm, not yet.
Updates? Regular.
Man, you slacking on GB scam.
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He already bought that fancy Lexus. If you ask me, his short con game is strong.
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Somehow I'm only just seeing this for the first time now. Assuming it's far to late to get in on the GB, but are these the same "Stabilizer & Hook Set" listed on Matias' site? And they include several of the bars needed for Signature Plastics' wacky MX-stabs-on-Alps-caps arrangement? Can anyone confirm?
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Somehow I'm only just seeing this for the first time now. Assuming it's far to late to get in on the GB, but are these the same "Stabilizer & Hook Set" listed on Matias' site? And they include several of the bars needed for Signature Plastics' wacky MX-stabs-on-Alps-caps arrangement? Can anyone confirm?
It is a bit too late to join. They are shipping today.
I can confirm that. Each set comes with a few wire stabilizer bars and plenty of the hooks/clasps. Yes, there are the parts for both cruciform and classic alps slots you will need for the SP sets. One set should be enough for a single keyboard.
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Would anyone happen to have an extra set for sale? I totally let this slip past me and I'm building my 60% Hasu/Alps board. Thanks
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Would anyone happen to have an extra set for sale? I totally let this slip past me and I'm building my 60% Hasu/Alps board. Thanks
I ordered extras, and would be happy to send you one, I have not received them yet though.
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Would anyone happen to have an extra set for sale? I totally let this slip past me and I'm building my 60% Hasu/Alps board. Thanks
I ordered extras, and would be happy to send you one, I have not received them yet though.
Thanks Nick! pm incoming <3
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Does anyone know if all the inserts are pushed in from the top of the plate?
Before I solder in the rest of my switches, I want to be sure I won't have to insert any of these stab inserts from the bottom of the plate.. :))
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