Author Topic: [GB] T1 Tactile Switches - Orders Shipped to participants (Read 28318 times)

VicareyG · « **on:** Tue, 10 September 2019, 16:30:01 »

IC THREAD HERE: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=102248.0

The Interest Check has gone really well. I am satisfied that there is enough interest in these switches to make it worthwhile to run a Group Buy.

The GB will be run on my subdomain https://preorder.opticboards.co.uk This is purely to keep GB orders separate from my day to day orders. Just makes running GB’s easier on my part.

The GB will run from today until 15th October 2019. This is a timeline of 5 weeks. Hopefully this will allow everyone to have a pay day during the GB and not miss out.
Manufacturing Lead Time is 10 Working Days. This should be completed by 29th October.
Shipping from China to me should take no longer than 7 days. The switches should be with me by November 5th. Customs depending.
Packaging of all orders shouldn’t take longer than 5 to 7 working days. This means that all orders should be posted by November 12th.

Shipping estimates are : UK 1-3 days, EU 3-5 Days, Rest of World 5-7 days. Customs depending.

Timelines are predictions only. But I have erred on the side of caution so the finished date **should** be earlier than predicted but no promises.

https://preorder.opticboards.co.uk/product/t1-tactile-switch-clear-housing

Mod edit: Changed title to reflect status

Signature · « **Reply #1 on:** Mon, 16 September 2019, 05:13:23 »

Approved.

Hell-es · « **Reply #2 on:** Mon, 16 September 2019, 12:42:37 »

Already in - lets go

VicareyG · « **Reply #3 on:** Mon, 16 September 2019, 14:15:56 »

Quote from: Hell-es on Mon, 16 September 2019, 12:42:37

Already in - lets go

That's it! Keep the GB train moving. We are on target to hit MOQ.

VicareyG · « **Reply #4 on:** Tue, 24 September 2019, 13:46:05 »

https://preorder.opticboards.co.uk/product/t1-tactile-switch-clear-housing

From now until the end of Friday September 27th I will be offering Free Shipping on all orders of 120 switches or more. Just use coupon code “freeship120” at checkout.
So if you were holding back, now is your chance to get in on this awesome Group Buy!

VicareyG · « **Reply #5 on:** Sat, 28 September 2019, 15:57:01 »

Free shipping coupon extended until end of the month. We are now halfway to MOQ!

booleanjulien · « **Reply #6 on:** Sat, 28 September 2019, 18:38:03 »

Aw man, I just saw this free shipping coupon after placing my order. Any chance I could still get free shipping? Order number 242

Lil · « **Reply #7 on:** Tue, 01 October 2019, 17:54:31 »

Hopefully this reaches moq

norb · « **Reply #8 on:** Wed, 02 October 2019, 11:33:45 »

sorry for my ignorance but i'm not that deep into the switch game yet, how do these feel compared to lets say, kailh burnt orange or kailh brown regarding the tactility?
i've never had any -ealios on my hands but i would like a nice tactile bump if it's "stronger" than the kailh ones.

CarneSoup · « **Reply #9 on:** Wed, 02 October 2019, 17:52:41 »

Bought in for 120 and used the code! Thanks for running this GB!!

bball2 · « **Reply #10 on:** Wed, 02 October 2019, 18:59:55 »

Quote from: norb on Wed, 02 October 2019, 11:33:45

sorry for my ignorance but i'm not that deep into the switch game yet, how do these feel compared to lets say, kailh burnt orange or kailh brown regarding the tactility?
i've never had any -ealios on my hands but i would like a nice tactile bump if it's "stronger" than the kailh ones.

Much higher tactility. Smoother. Nice bottom out. It's in a different tier than those switches.

norb · « **Reply #11 on:** Wed, 02 October 2019, 19:46:09 »

thx

guess i won't get around a set of them!

saesh · « **Reply #12 on:** Mon, 07 October 2019, 07:31:14 »

Joined. At this price they are great to check out. Having used Cherry Browns and Kailh Box Heavy Burnt Orange I am eager to find out what they feel like because the others have not been very exciting.

VicareyG · « **Reply #13 on:** Tue, 08 October 2019, 16:04:34 »

Fantastic to hear that everyone is joining in!

MOQ has been reached with 1 week left to go!!!

Shipping is now only £1 to anywhere in the world for the last week of the GB so why not join?!

despairsray · « **Reply #14 on:** Tue, 08 October 2019, 18:22:33 »

Hi, I joined on the first couple of days in Sept, does this mean I would need to pay for shipping when many people who ordered later in the GB do not have to pay? I hate to be that guy but that kind of sucks.

saesh · « **Reply #15 on:** Wed, 09 October 2019, 02:05:25 »

Quote from: despairsray on Tue, 08 October 2019, 18:22:33

Hi, I joined on the first couple of days in Sept, does this mean I would need to pay for shipping when many people who ordered later in the GB do not have to pay? I hate to be that guy but that kind of sucks.

I am in the same boat, ordered on Monday, and yesterday shipping was drastically reduced.

VicareyG · « **Reply #16 on:** Wed, 09 October 2019, 17:34:08 »

Quote from: despairsray on Tue, 08 October 2019, 18:22:33

Hi, I joined on the first couple of days in Sept, does this mean I would need to pay for shipping when many people who ordered later in the GB do not have to pay? I hate to be that guy but that kind of sucks.

If you are that tight for money, drop me an email and I'll sort you out.

I'm using this GB as a way to test out different marketing strategies. Its providing a lot of useful data. After all I make next to zero profit from the group buy sales. Any profit I make will be from the extra switches I buy to then sell on my main store. Gotta get something useful out of running this Group Buy, What works best...free shipping or cheap shipping? Over 250 orders worth of data to answer that question with.

Hell-es · « **Reply #17 on:** Thu, 10 October 2019, 11:06:51 »

Quote from: VicareyG on Wed, 09 October 2019, 17:34:08

Quote from: despairsray on Tue, 08 October 2019, 18:22:33
Hi, I joined on the first couple of days in Sept, does this mean I would need to pay for shipping when many people who ordered later in the GB do not have to pay? I hate to be that guy but that kind of sucks.

If you are that tight for money, drop me an email and I'll sort you out.

I'm using this GB as a way to test out different marketing strategies. Its providing a lot of useful data. After all I make next to zero profit from the group buy sales. Any profit I make will be from the extra switches I buy to then sell on my main store. Gotta get something useful out of running this Group Buy, What works best...free shipping or cheap shipping? Over 250 orders worth of data to answer that question with.

I can understand that it's useful data for you - but it is not perfect for early adopters

so or so i'm happy that you take the effort and am waiting for the switches

ChitownM2 · « **Reply #18 on:** Thu, 10 October 2019, 12:23:50 »

Got my order in.

VicareyG · « **Reply #19 on:** Sat, 12 October 2019, 15:22:25 »

Quote from: Hell-es on Thu, 10 October 2019, 11:06:51

Quote from: VicareyG on Wed, 09 October 2019, 17:34:08
Quote from: despairsray on Tue, 08 October 2019, 18:22:33
Hi, I joined on the first couple of days in Sept, does this mean I would need to pay for shipping when many people who ordered later in the GB do not have to pay? I hate to be that guy but that kind of sucks.

If you are that tight for money, drop me an email and I'll sort you out.

I'm using this GB as a way to test out different marketing strategies. Its providing a lot of useful data. After all I make next to zero profit from the group buy sales. Any profit I make will be from the extra switches I buy to then sell on my main store. Gotta get something useful out of running this Group Buy, What works best...free shipping or cheap shipping? Over 250 orders worth of data to answer that question with.
I can understand that it's useful data for you - but it is not perfect for early adopters

so or so i'm happy that you take the effort and am waiting for the switches

I Can see the point of view of the early adopters. Anyone who has asked me has had the difference refunded.

VicareyG · « **Reply #20 on:** Sat, 12 October 2019, 15:25:20 »

Quote from: booleanjulien on Sat, 28 September 2019, 18:38:03

Aw man, I just saw this free shipping coupon after placing my order. Any chance I could still get free shipping? Order number 242

Missed your comment. Don't worry just refunded your shipping

online · « **Reply #21 on:** Sat, 12 October 2019, 19:43:52 »

just joined the GB but no confirmation email. is it normal?

HouseOfKeebs · « **Reply #22 on:** Sat, 12 October 2019, 20:59:58 »

I just saw this part of the pre order site and emailed you as well.

“Due to popular demand I will be selling these switches individually. I do ask that you abide by a minimum order quantity of 70 switches. I reserve the right to cancel orders of less then 70 switches. Each switch will cost £0.41GBP which is roughly $0.50USD.”

I want to make sure my order still goes through because I only ordered 60.

Is there anyway I can upgrade my order to 120 switches and jump on the “freeshipping120” coupon as well?

Thanks!

VicareyG · « **Reply #23 on:** Sun, 13 October 2019, 11:08:46 »

Quote from: HouseOfKeebs on Sat, 12 October 2019, 20:59:58

I just saw this part of the pre order site and emailed you as well.

“Due to popular demand I will be selling these switches individually. I do ask that you abide by a minimum order quantity of 70 switches. I reserve the right to cancel orders of less then 70 switches. Each switch will cost £0.41GBP which is roughly $0.50USD.”

I want to make sure my order still goes through because I only ordered 60.

Is there anyway I can upgrade my order to 120 switches and jump on the “freeshipping120” coupon as well?

Thanks!

I have had only a few orders less than 70 switches, I have chosen not to cancel these orders. If you wanted to increase your order from 60 to 120 please email me ( George@OpticBoards.com) with your order number then I will send you a coupon to cover the shipping difference.

TWO DAYS LEFT OF THE GROUP BUY

VicareyG · « **Reply #24 on:** Sun, 13 October 2019, 11:10:25 »

Quote from: online on Sat, 12 October 2019, 19:43:52

just joined the GB but no confirmation email. is it normal?

Sometimes the confirmation email gets delayed. Let me know your order number or email me (george@opticboards.com) with your name and email address and I will make sure your order got through.

online · « **Reply #25 on:** Sun, 13 October 2019, 13:27:02 »

Quote from: VicareyG on Sun, 13 October 2019, 11:10:25

Quote from: online on Sat, 12 October 2019, 19:43:52
just joined the GB but no confirmation email. is it normal?

Sometimes the confirmation email gets delayed. Let me know your order number or email me (george@opticboards.com) with your name and email address and I will make sure your order got through.

Got the confirmation email. thanks!

VicareyG · « **Reply #26 on:** Mon, 14 October 2019, 14:52:46 »

One day left.
Order has been submitted already, only 2500 switches left to buy.

ilezia · « **Reply #27 on:** Thu, 31 October 2019, 05:32:38 »

Quote from: VicareyG on Tue, 10 September 2019, 16:30:01

Manufacturing Lead Time is 10 Working Days. This should be completed by 29th October.

Any news on this?

HouseOfKeebs · « **Reply #28 on:** Tue, 05 November 2019, 19:21:57 »

Any updates? Have they arrived yet?

saesh · « **Reply #29 on:** Tue, 12 November 2019, 04:21:18 »

Hey VicareyG, do you have any updated information on the switches?

online · « **Reply #30 on:** Tue, 12 November 2019, 08:43:03 »

any news about shipping?

honoka · « **Reply #31 on:** Tue, 12 November 2019, 09:26:17 »

Please change the thread title to reflect that this is closed already.

eas · « **Reply #32 on:** Tue, 12 November 2019, 10:44:44 »

GB runner replied to a comment on Reddit. Sounds like switches on hand.

bball2 · « **Reply #33 on:** Tue, 12 November 2019, 12:22:49 »

Quote from: eas on Tue, 12 November 2019, 10:44:44

GB runner replied to a comment on Reddit. Sounds like switches on hand.

https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/comments/df59eu/gb_t1_tactile_switches_1_week_left/f6pfwvh/

saesh · « **Reply #34 on:** Tue, 12 November 2019, 12:56:15 »

Ah okay, thank you!

Lil · « **Reply #35 on:** Tue, 12 November 2019, 14:58:07 »

I received mine today! Thanks

Zyrophr · « **Reply #36 on:** Wed, 13 November 2019, 11:29:24 »

Are we supposed to receive a tracking number somewhere?
Can't wait to receive them, I'll maybe spring swipe them to 62g!

norb · « **Reply #37 on:** Wed, 13 November 2019, 11:53:18 »

last time i haven't gotten a tracking number, just an email saying the processing of my order was finished and a couple days later i had the switches on hand.

Adelscott · « **Reply #38 on:** Wed, 13 November 2019, 16:56:09 »

Mine is marked "Completed" (is this the last step ?). Didn't receive any email though

Hell-es · « **Reply #39 on:** Thu, 14 November 2019, 11:59:47 »

Did paypal check out - so no acc, can i somewhere get the processing status?

The Equals D · « **Reply #40 on:** Thu, 14 November 2019, 13:45:19 »

Pretty sure he said that all of them have shipped on reddit. I imagine it would be a ***** to update every paypal payment with tracking info so I'd say just check the mail and it will probably be there soon.

Hell-es · « **Reply #41 on:** Thu, 14 November 2019, 14:14:14 »

Yeah - will wait some days - thx

eastern_thug · « **Reply #42 on:** Mon, 18 November 2019, 21:58:31 »

Are all switches shipped? I haven't gotten any Optic Boards emails since the day I paid for them.

Dissitesuxba11s · « **Reply #43 on:** Mon, 18 November 2019, 22:07:55 »

Just got my order today (I'm in the US by the way). I didn't get a tracking order or anything.

Also, what are differences between these and the T1 Tactiles that Prime Keyboards have other than the color?

geewiz · « **Reply #44 on:** Tue, 19 November 2019, 06:32:08 »

Got mine a few days ago. I must say I'm impressed. When they're lubed, I can't distinguish them from Zealios. Well, except if I compare their invoices.

ilezia · « **Reply #45 on:** Tue, 19 November 2019, 07:05:40 »

Still waiting for mine but that might be because the Finnish postal office is on strike $:-\$

Hell-es · « **Reply #46 on:** Tue, 19 November 2019, 14:41:06 »

Got mine yesterday - thanks

Adelscott · « **Reply #47 on:** Tue, 19 November 2019, 17:13:32 »

Got mine yesterday as well ! Perfect !

eastern_thug · « **Reply #48 on:** Tue, 19 November 2019, 19:45:25 »

Switches arrived today! Thanks for the GB

ehmlis · « **Reply #49 on:** Wed, 20 November 2019, 06:29:51 »

Got mine today! Thank you!

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Author Topic: [GB] T1 Tactile Switches - Orders Shipped to participants (Read 28318 times)