[GB] GMK Classic Beige

[icyskyz]

I know it's too late now, but why no 1.25u FN key? It's common (CM, Ducky, Leopold) and it's only one key, could have been thrown in with the extras.

Just use the 'Menu' Key, like folks do for all the other GMK sets.

That is how I solve the problem!

[Tuntematon]

I know it's too late now, but why no 1.25u FN key? It's common (CM, Ducky, Leopold) and it's only one key, could have been thrown in with the extras.

Just use the 'Menu' Key, like folks do for all the other GMK sets.

That is how I solve the problem!

Sure, there are solutions, this set has a blank 1.25, which I plan to use. But why is there a problem in the first place? Why do no GMK sets have this key cap?

[icyskyz]

I know it's too late now, but why no 1.25u FN key? It's common (CM, Ducky, Leopold) and it's only one key, could have been thrown in with the extras.

Just use the 'Menu' Key, like folks do for all the other GMK sets.

That is how I solve the problem!

Sure, there are solutions, this set has a blank 1.25, which I plan to use. But why is there a problem in the first place? Why do no GMK sets have this key cap?

To be honest, I never thought of this to be a problem. I just replace the keycaps as shown in the render, and did not bother if it is menu key or Fn key since the icon represents either way for me.

I am not sure if GMK makes 1.25u Fn key,  because I have never seen one personally.

[swornxin]

I know it's too late now, but why no 1.25u FN key? It's common (CM, Ducky, Leopold) and it's only one key, could have been thrown in with the extras.

Just use the 'Menu' Key, like folks do for all the other GMK sets.

That is how I solve the problem!

Sure, there are solutions, this set has a blank 1.25, which I plan to use. But why is there a problem in the first place? Why do no GMK sets have this key cap?

To be honest, I never thought of this to be a problem. I just replace the keycaps as shown in the render, and did not bother if it is menu key or Fn key since the icon represents either way for me.

I am not sure if GMK makes 1.25u Fn key,  because I have never seen one personally.

I think Ivan said in the Dolch buy that they don't have the 1.25 Fn.

[jaffers]

I just got an advance payment to be able to get these. I AM STOKED >D

[trenzafeeds]

How thick does the plastic in GMK sets tend to be?

[LechnerDE]

How thick does the plastic in GMK sets tend to be?

As thick as it gets 

Check this thread for more information:

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=58094.0

[Photekq]

Right now the order count is not looking promising. I seriously doubt MOQ will be reached unless a huge number of orders come in during this last week. We are not even at half the required orders for the main set, and not even at 50 for the extra set.

I'll leave it open until the 13th and then assess the situation.

[romevi]

Right now the order count is not looking promising. I seriously doubt MOQ will be reached unless a huge number of orders come in during this last week. We are not even at half the required orders for the main set, and not even at 50 for the extra set.

I'll leave it open until the 13th and then assess the situation.

Oh, damn. I'm planning on ordering but haven't yet. Just waiting for some things to sell and money to roll in. This set is just too gorgeous to pass up.

[Photekq]

Also, about Paypal.. I'm trying to make it available as fast as I can but I need to prove my identity to them and so on.. It's taking longer than I hoped.

[shower_king]

The poor process to reaching MOQ may scare fence sitters. Urgent measures need to be taken to make this happen.
The main hinderance to impede hitting MOQ is not which way to pay for this.
Too many GMK's GB happen at a congested time drain the wallet up.
sorry for that i have no time to wait for this . i will cancell my order and change my two classic beige main sets to BSP' GB.
Sorry for that .GOOD LUCK!!
PS:link classic beige to skidata replic set as a complete order is a effcient way to make this happen , however all depend on you and support you for ever.good job.

[Photekq]

I would hope that instead of scaring those on the fence it will encourage them. We need all the help we can get to reach MOQ.

What's the worst that can happen? If MOQ is not reached, you will have lost access to a little bit of money for a week or so, but you'll be refunded in full.

[LechnerDE]

Right now the order count is not looking promising. I seriously doubt MOQ will be reached unless a huge number of orders come in during this last week. We are not even at half the required orders for the main set, and not even at 50 for the extra set.

I'll leave it open until the 13th and then assess the situation.

Wow, that is really disappointing

I thought the extra set even had better numbers or was that just after launch?

Let's hope there will be an influx of orders at the very last minute (as usual...) 

[joey]

This is too classic not to happen

[Pieminister]

I am really looking forward to this set, and honestly the reason I haven't ordered yet is because of my irrational fear of having to pay up front, without knowing if we reach MOQ and also the uncertainty of what happens if the main kit reaches MOQ but the extras don't (which are essential to me). iI guess i just always assumed it would be a breeze to reach the MOQ and I would just hop on last minute.

With PayPal, even though I know it is irrational, it felt alittle bit more comfortable taking the dive because I wasn't actually paying then and there . It's easier to commit to something when you don't feel te pain right away 

[filphil]

I am really looking forward to this set, and honestly the reason I haven't ordered yet is because of my irrational fear of having to pay up front, without knowing if we reach MOQ and also the uncertainty of what happens if the main kit reaches MOQ but the extras don't (which are essential to me). iI guess i just always assumed it would be a breeze to reach the MOQ and I would just hop on last minute.

With PayPal, even though I know it is irrational, it felt alittle bit more comfortable taking the dive because I wasn't actually paying then and there . It's easier to commit to something when you don't feel te pain right away 

It's easier for people to back out if you don't have to pay to sign up. 

[64rky]

^ I agree...  I Like to just get on it and pay up, if I can't afford it just step away (yeah right!),  I am surprised at the low turnout though,  this is a great neutral set,  and for those with random color artisans they will pretty much all match this as that spot of color...  Hope this makes it. 

[joey]

Come on guys, let's do this!

Elrick, GMK hyper, please?!

[kekstee]

Meh. Classic beige GMK is beautiful. Especially the extra set keys offered here. Maybe the turnout is comparatively low since you can still harvest this stuff from old boards.

So, I don't think it's the key selection which is wrong. Maybe it hit a bad spot between TA and Skidata? Alternatively you can make it stupidly flashy by going Olivetti or Red Alert for the next classic beige try some time in the future. :/

[filphil]

The extra set is what made me jump on the set in the first place

[quochung1989]

At least make main & extra for HHKB fans.

[swornxin]

The set will be useless to me without the extra set also.

[ATXTider]

RGBK will be useless to me without this 

[slickmamba]

Would it be cheaper and have more support if it had hyper fuses set for one price rather than a main and mini?

OR maybe make a mini set to help people with OG cherry sets fit modern boards

[romevi]

Oof. Yeah, I really wanted the extra set for the LED keys, not to mention the extra space bars (are those considered extra too?).

[awhitedev]

It sounds like a lot of orders are about to come in. When you collect money up front you have to expect things will progress slowly. Now that it's coming to an end... I would imagine the majority of orders will come in now. I bet we'll meet MOQ on both sets. I'm hopeful

[korrelate]

I had also heard that we were going to get a bunch of orders from Chinese and perhaps Korean enthusiast communities. Did those not happen?

[LechnerDE]

It sounds like a lot of orders are about to come in. When you collect money up front you have to expect things will progress slowly. Now that it's coming to an end... I would imagine the majority of orders will come in now. I bet we'll meet MOQ on both sets. I'm hopeful

I share your optimism 

I am still glad I placed my order right at launch so my set will be shipped first 

[icyskyz]

I had also heard that we were going to get a bunch of orders from Chinese and perhaps Korean enthusiast communities. Did those not happen?

As far as I know, deadline for GMK classic beige group buy orders from Chinese is on 9/6. There are probably 30 ~ 40 orders from Chinese community. I am not sure about orders from Korean tho.

[Pieminister]

Just to clarify, what would happen if I bought both the main and the addon set and then  only the main set reaches MOQ? As an ISO user, I need both sets. Would i have the option to back out or would my money automatically go towards the main set GB?

[LechnerDE]

Just to clarify, what would happen if I bought both the main and the addon set and then  only the main set reaches MOQ? As an ISO user, I need both sets. Would i have the option to back out or would my money automatically go towards the main set GB?

I can't speak for Photekq of course, but I assume you can back out without a problem.

This is no rip-off sale, but a community GB 

[zaarx]

Just to clarify, what would happen if I bought both the main and the addon set and then  only the main set reaches MOQ? As an ISO user, I need both sets. Would i have the option to back out or would my money automatically go towards the main set GB?

I can't speak for Photekq of course, but I assume you can back out without a problem.

This is no rip-off sale, but a community GB 

I have been wondering about this too and haven't ordered since I don't wanna end up with just an ANSI set.

[joey]

Let's see if Photekq responds, but it might be better to make an order, and then back out later if you need too. If everyone thinks like that, we won't make MOQ.

[trenzafeeds]

If everyone thinks like that, we won't make MOQ.

+1

[Photekq]

If one set is essential to your purchase & enjoyment of the sets, then you can back out if one doesn't reach MOQ. No questions asked.

I would encourage everyone to order under the assumption that MOQ will be reached. If everyone takes the attitude of "well, we're not near the MOQ so there's no point in ordering.." then of course MOQ will not be reached.

[joey]

Lord Photekq has spoken.

Everyone ORDER NOW!

[LechnerDE]

Lord Photekq has spoken.

Everyone ORDER NOW!

#2

[romevi]

Lord Photekq has spoken.

Everyone ORDER NOW!

This, tbh.

[katushkin]

****, I wasn't optimistic, but that low? ****

[sethk_]

I will see if I can buy some sets for my store, but I am not sure.

[trenzafeeds]

I will see if I can buy some sets for my store, but I am not sure.

Dooooo it. I know that I won't be able to purchase the extra set that I want from this buy, but I would happily purchase one at a slightly marked up price later when I have the funds, especially if I was supporting your store!

[FunkMasterJ]

I'm definitely going to be picking up a set. Just gotta gather up all my pennies here. My "keyboard stuff" budget is all in Paypal

[HannahPeach]

I'm in aswell, hope this set will make it, guys.

[shower_king]

It sounds like a lot of orders are about to come in. When you collect money up front you have to expect things will progress slowly. Now that it's coming to an end... I would imagine the majority of orders will come in now. I bet we'll meet MOQ on both sets. I'm hopeful

I had also heard that we were going to get a bunch of orders from Chinese and perhaps Korean enthusiast communities. Did those not happen?

i don't know how many orders will come from Korea, but the orders come from China is around 30 and this all accumulate almost one month.
Even in the last week, this could not double to 60.
 https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z09.2.0.0.uyw8jz&id=521209815367&_u=6cloir582e
So please don't take a large bunch of orders will come from China for granted just as the RGBK have done.
Meanwhile, this classic beige is less popular than the BSP's GB. Many people buy four even more sets of BSP but not even buy one classic beige.
So please please please don't spread rumors that a lot of orders will come from China and create a false impression that classic beige will definite come true after adding the Chinese orders.
Please please please don't spread rumors, which will hurt eveybody who wanna to join in this .

[quochung1989]

It sounds like a lot of orders are about to come in. When you collect money up front you have to expect things will progress slowly. Now that it's coming to an end... I would imagine the majority of orders will come in now. I bet we'll meet MOQ on both sets. I'm hopeful

I had also heard that we were going to get a bunch of orders from Chinese and perhaps Korean enthusiast communities. Did those not happen?

i don't know how many orders will come from Korea, but the orders come from China is around 30 and this all accumualte almost one month.
Even in the last week, this could not double to 60.
 https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z09.2.0.0.uyw8jz&id=521209815367&_u=6cloir582e
So please don't take a large bunch of orders will come from China for granted just as the RGBK have done.
Meanwhile, this classic beige is less popular than the BSP's GB. Many people buy four even more sets of BSP but not even buy one classic beige.
So please please please don't spread rumors that a lot of orders will come from China and create a false impression that classic beige will definite come true after adding the Chinese orders.
Please please please don't spread rumors, which will hurt eveybody who wanna to join in this .

Bad news

[sddsww]

don't hope chinese big orders

[romevi]

Re that BSP PBT Beige group buy.

Is that the one on IMSTO's site? Can someone explain to me what Peacock is? Is that just a recreation of an older board, which would explain the special side-printed legends?

[shower_king]

Re that BSP PBT Beige group buy.

Is that the one on IMSTO's site? Can someone explain to me what Peacock is? Is that just a recreation of an older board, which would explain the special side-printed legends?

1.for those people who could pay by paypal could buy these BSP on:http://www.imsto.cn/
2.side-printed legend is blue and dye-sublimation ,not pad print.
3.http://i3.tietuku.com/15d1048db1867e20.jpg
4.IMSTO buy non-legend keycaps from BSP, and he will do dye-sublimation and replication of peacock.

[calmfries]

That's pretty sad to know not that many orders coming from China. Meanwhile BSP gets more love I guess, and a few cheaper alternative like Gateron pbt & JTK out there.
Still can't change the fact that ABS shine a lot faster.

[FunkMasterJ]

Re that BSP PBT Beige group buy.

Is that the one on IMSTO's site? Can someone explain to me what Peacock is? Is that just a recreation of an older board, which would explain the special side-printed legends?

1.for those people who could pay by paypal could buy these BSP on:http://www.imsto.cn/
2.side-printed legend is blue and dye-sublimation ,not pad print.
3.http://i3.tietuku.com/15d1048db1867e20.jpg

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4.IMSTO buy non-legend keycaps from BSP, and he will do dye-sublimation and replication of peacock.

Yeah I'd rather not have a bunch of redundant crap on the side of my keycaps.