Photo is a little oversaturated, colors should be as close as possible to true CMY as was available in plastic. I will try to get a more accurate result but might not be able to.
submitted... is B profile the older style cherry profile (taller than the newer cherry caps?)
submitted... is B profile the older style cherry profile (taller than the newer cherry caps?)No, B is the lower, modern profile
What about a "Geekhack" Key in all the color options?As Ivan has said, this is more of a trial GB, so we're sticking with what the OP says to prevent any complications. This was decided a while back from the IC thread. But if this goes well, who knows what could happen in the future.
I guess GMK doesn't have this "special legend" prepared, but we'll get them to make it eventually, so why not start with this group buy?
submitted... is B profile the older style cherry profile (taller than the newer cherry caps?)
IIRC, B profile is the more modern, shorter profile, A profile are the taller keys. Vintage - ABCDEF profile keys; modern - BBCDEE.
Any idea on how long this is going to run, and when money collection will be?Yes.
So... Is Dan still on the GMK team or are has he been kicked off since his permaban?
Just wondering, not trying to stir stuff up.
Loving that purple. I wish there was a full set available in just white on purple. Ordered!
Loving that purple. I wish there was a full set available in just white on purple. Ordered!
Well considering that the legends are white, they'll look great on a set of white on blacks!
Any idea of shipping? When is this going to close?
We don't get the arrow keys that are shown in the OP?! Shenanigans! :PThey are uber rare one of a kind!
Yes it is maybe a bit 60% focus, but on larger board it will still add a nice splash of color for accent. I tried to keep the sets on the smaller side to keep the price down, while still offering quite a lot of versatility. If there is a lot of demand for white on purple nav, cursor, function and numpad keys to match we can certainly run those after this.I'll get a set of these since GH60 is around the corner, but the only reason it would seem overly expensive is because there are a ton of keys included that are useless to most people...
With some statistical math that would be ~$1 each for blank 1x caps.I would rather pay the extra money and do it right the first time than have a chance at not hitting MOQ to complete a proper modifier set in the future.
But then we would have to do even more keys, for the other languages, making it even more expensive. Because we (US/ANSI) aren't the only ones who need these keycaps, you know?Do they use different languages for delete, home, PgDn, etc? I thought most of them only do different alphas, numbers, and punctuation keys. My Norwegian (I think) Skidata has the Nav keys with the same names, my RS6000 Asian keyboard has them in English. Why can't US ansi have a set be more than 50% functional? Even if I was German I would probably rather have the nav keys for this in English than not have them and the set looks less than spectacular. Or just make them blank so they are language neutral.
I was a bit jelly at lysol for having purple arrow keys, but then I remembered that I don't have any TKL boards that I could even use them with lol
I was a bit jelly at lysol for having purple arrow keys, but then I remembered that I don't have any TKL boards that I could even use them with lol
Didn't get a GH?
Though, there will soon be 60% with dedicated arrow keys, too.
Basically it covers modifiers for standard 87/88, 101/102, 104/105 like G80-1000/3000, Filco, Leopold, Ducky, etc., 101/102 and 104/105 G80-1800, Choc Mini, Poker, Pure, and so on.
Why is there a picture of arrows if they aren't included?Because it's a sample to see the colour.
It is what it is for now. I told GMK we were all set and no more changes. They need to know exactly what is being made to give us a production slot. If we go changing things it could get delayed for much longer.
Lets not get into discussions about other things and try to keep things that are only relevant to this buy with the options listed. Nothing is getting changed.
If you want to discuss other options and ideas, go into the IC thread for full sets and we can talk about it there.
I think you are missing some keys from that modifier pack:
"Insert", "Delete", "Home", "End", "PgUp", PgDn", "PrtSc", "Scroll Lock", "Pause", and F5-F8.
I've never seen a modifier pack this simplified before, is it targeted at 60% boards or something that has never been done before to my knowledge?
only 1x 1.25 Alt =(the second 1.25 Alt is "Alt Gr"
Could you add some shipping prices? Is a european proxy planned? Sending everything to the US to send it back to Europe seems a waste.Quoting myself :)
From what I've understood, yes, there is a European proxy planned. I don't know if anyone's volunteered yet though. I would be interested in volunteering myself actually, but I'm afraid I could only do it in the end of July. Also, we have extremely high shipping costs from Sweden (what about 9€ to add tracking to a simple letter?) so it probably wouldn't be a good idea at all. :DCould you add some shipping prices? Is a european proxy planned? Sending everything to the US to send it back to Europe seems a waste.Quoting myself :)
It is what it is for now. I told GMK we were all set and no more changes. They need to know exactly what is being made to give us a production slot. If we go changing things it could get delayed for much longer.oops, sorry if I went OT a bit, you know.....excitement.....
Lets not get into discussions about other things and try to keep things that are only relevant to this buy with the options listed. Nothing is getting changed.
If you want to discuss other options and ideas, go into the IC thread for full sets and we can talk about it there.
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So I put it on one of my 1800 mock ups and I think it looks pretty good (obviously not accurate fonts or symbols). Time to submit my order now
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What's up with all the order cancels today? Something happening I don't know about?
What's up with all the order cancels today?We are reaching the end of the month. They'll order again on the first.
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How many people voted for the purple?
How many people voted for the purple?
what do you think of this idea to try and get more NEW people to order. And by NEW I mean mostly the reddit crowd and some people here who haven't had Cherry DS before and therefor aren't interested in these partial sets to go with the miss-matched OEM profiles.
I purchase XX more MY7000 boards from Ocean Tech and offer the necessary keys again for $15 ONLY if they are purchasing a white-on-purple mod pack from this GB. Somehow Ivan & I combine shipping them together as 1 package. This would get someone new to mechanical keyboards an almost complete set of Cherry DS for under $70 bucks.
-60% boards such as poker or GH60 would only be missing a spacebar
-TKL boards such as a FILCO would only be missing the spacebar and then have the Delete/End/PgDn in the wrong profile
-Full size boards would be missing the spacebar and 2x sized numpad 0 and have the Delete/End/PgDn in the wrong profile
thoughts?
what do you think of this idea to try and get more NEW people to order. And by NEW I mean mostly the reddit crowd and some people here who haven't had Cherry DS before and therefor aren't interested in these partial sets to go with the miss-matched OEM profiles.
I purchase XX more MY7000 boards from Ocean Tech and offer the necessary keys again for $15 ONLY if they are purchasing a white-on-purple mod pack from this GB. Somehow Ivan & I combine shipping them together as 1 package. This would get someone new to mechanical keyboards an almost complete set of Cherry DS for under $70 bucks.
-60% boards such as poker or GH60 would only be missing a spacebar
-TKL boards such as a FILCO would only be missing the spacebar and then have the Delete/End/PgDn in the wrong profile
-Full size boards would be missing the spacebar and 2x sized numpad 0 and have the Delete/End/PgDn in the wrong profile
thoughts?
A separate GB for doing this option will go up tonight. ...
Price will be even cheaper than I said above & Ivan will be shipping them together with the GMK orders.
*** This GB is ONLY offered to people who have purchased a white-on-purple or cmyk GMK pack from here ***
*** If you are not on the list for purchasing one, you will NOT be allowed to purchase at this price. NO EXCEPTIONS ***
Flynn, does that mean if I order tonight I can't get in on your GB?
I finally placed my order, not sure why the numbers are so low other than the extremely busy last three months of group buys. People are probably just broke.
I see this as more reason to finish those Cherry legends and get more new colors at Signature Plastics.
what do you think of this idea to try and get more NEW people to order. And by NEW I mean mostly the reddit crowd and some people here who haven't had Cherry DS before and therefor aren't interested in these partial sets to go with the miss-matched OEM profiles.
I purchase XX more MY7000 boards from Ocean Tech and offer the necessary keys again for $15 ONLY if they are purchasing a white-on-purple mod pack from this GB. Somehow Ivan & I combine shipping them together as 1 package. This would get someone new to mechanical keyboards an almost complete set of Cherry DS for under $70 bucks.
-60% boards such as poker or GH60 would only be missing a spacebar
-TKL boards such as a FILCO would only be missing the spacebar and then have the Delete/End/PgDn in the wrong profile
-Full size boards would be missing the spacebar and 2x sized numpad 0 and have the Delete/End/PgDn in the wrong profile
thoughts?
A separate GB for doing this option will go up tonight. ...
Price will be even cheaper than I said above & Ivan will be shipping them together with the GMK orders.
*** This GB is ONLY offered to people who have purchased a white-on-purple or cmyk GMK pack from here ***
*** If you are not on the list for purchasing one, you will NOT be allowed to purchase at this price. NO EXCEPTIONS ***
Placed my order. Really loved Flynn's idea :D
I hate SP keycap. I would rather type on bare stems. :))Lower prices, quality improvement of Cherry over SP is maybe 10-15% better at best, more colors, easier custom legends, manufacturer willing to work with us and give deals, not having to buy keys I don't want to support the minority, having reasonable MOQs, actually getting enough orders to go into production. I'm sure there are more if I wanted to think of them.
Sure GMK high order amount sucks but why settle for some lower quality imitations when the real thing is available?
I hate SP keycap. I would rather type on bare stems. :))Lower prices, quality improvement of Cherry over SP is maybe 10-15% better at best, more colors, easier custom legends, manufacturer willing to work with us and give deals, not having to buy keys I don't want to support the minority, having reasonable MOQs, actually getting enough orders to go into production. I'm sure there are more if I wanted to think of them.
Sure GMK high order amount sucks but why settle for some lower quality imitations when the real thing is available?
I would argue that GMK quality is more like 50% better at least. They will order any color plastic stock you wish.I'm just curious which properties of Cherry keys make them 50% better than Signature Plastics? They win in thickness but lose in texture in my opinion, however thickness doesn't matter for most people because their chances of wearing a hole through a key is slim to none. They are also both ABS, but SP has the spru on the front which can only be seen in a few circumstances on a few keyboards.
when I was pursuing Miami...
Where are all you guys buying each and every single new keycap be it titanium, gold, zinc, glowing or whatnot. Now's your chance to make a difference!
when I was pursuing Miami...
everytime I read Miami on GH my heart skips a beat
That set was sexy but the SP colours were too weak.
We need it to be crazy bright.
If we are not at least 75% to MOQ by 27 March this will likely be cancelled. If we are close I will consider extending a week but nothing more.
If we are not at least 75% to MOQ by 27 March this will likely be cancelled. If we are close I will consider extending a week but nothing more.
FYI I mentioned this in the other white-on-black thread, but i'll mention it here too. I am going to wait on picking up the MY7000 boards now to see what happens here. I'm undecided what I will do if this GB gets cancelled
For the purple mod set, will it allow compatibility with most of the layouts for the GH60?Just look at the pic on the OP.
Thanks
I don't think making it to some limited only 1.25 and ANSI would have anything but negative effect. I am truly surprised this hasn't gotten at least closer to moq than it is. It leaves me wondering what the turn off really is, the colors? I can't guess it is because of compatibility, and the price is quite good considering how much you get.
Reason I did not participate were
1. the colors
2. there are very good alternative
3. not a full set
4. out of keyboard budget
When running a group buy, people rarely are vocal about the reasons why they didn't participate.
I think proper mockup would increase GB participation. People do not like to imagine how things are going to look. At this moment, I think there is more uncertainty than optimal. Sampling would definitely help. Some people are more open to take risks (participate in GB not knowing if outcome is going to be up to their expectations), but when there is other sure thing the willingness to take risk is going to be reduced.
Moreover, the set is only appealing to people who currently use Cherry DS caps. So, the pool of people who are interested is already small.
Could always drop the extra keys, keeping just the US ANSI ones, and lower the price accordingly. Then get the 300 orders needed.
I guess people is too busy buying single bling-bling keys .
I would double or even triple my order if it was going to mean we could make the GB but the fact is that for now this would mean nothing since we are too far from reaching the MOQ.
1. Nothing to say here if you don't like them...
2. That's not entirely true. Where can you find those prices? Sherryton is selling RGB sets for 35$ and they lack a lot of keys. Those sets includes a lot of keys for every layout you could imagine for cheap prices. You can't find anything like that right now.
3. You can't go with full sets right now because GMK doesn't have the time to produce them. It is what it is and to be able to order full sets in the future we need to stablish a relationship with them so if we fail now it's over.
4. Nothing to say here if you can't afford them right now.
Modifier Pack: White/Purple (39), White/Blue (38), White/Green (35), White/Brown (26)
This GB is a bit like an entry fee to future gigs in the gmk club.
I think so many GBs going down simultaneously vs. wallets is a hindrance.
If we manage to make this happen, there will be another pack for nav, cursor, numpad and Fkeys in white/purple following so those that wish to complete the 2tone on tenkeyless, fullsize and possible more will be able to do so.
If we manage to make this happen, there will be another pack for nav, cursor, numpad and Fkeys in white/purple following so those that wish to complete the 2tone on tenkeyless, fullsize and possible more will be able to do so.
I'm afraid you may be right here. ALL the youngsters want the SP Bling and also I have already increased my orders but buying 200 sets, would put me in the doghouse (permanently) with my Mrs.
I'm afraid you may be right here. ALL the youngsters want the SP Bling and also I have already increased my orders but buying 200 sets, would put me in the doghouse (permanently) with my Mrs.
You act like the SP sets are so bad. SP has worked with the community and the Toxic GB is most likely going to get cherry legends.
I don't think making it to some limited only 1.25 and ANSI would have anything but negative effect. I am truly surprised this hasn't gotten at least closer to moq than it is. It leaves me wondering what the turn off really is, the colors? I can't guess it is because of compatibility, and the price is quite good considering how much you get.the coloer is kinda gayish in a common Chinese view point, but I still ordered 2 sets. None of my friends want this color. :-X :-X
If you can do a full set GroupBuy (A profile) and all the rgb kits. I will contact all the chinese keyboard distributors to help get the group buy going. Sherry has pissed them all off for now. This is a perfect timing.I don't think making it to some limited only 1.25 and ANSI would have anything but negative effect. I am truly surprised this hasn't gotten at least closer to moq than it is. It leaves me wondering what the turn off really is, the colors? I can't guess it is because of compatibility, and the price is quite good considering how much you get.the coloer is kinda gayish in a common Chinese view point, but I still ordered 2 sets. None of my friends what this color.
I didn't buy because of the colour and I would imagine that that is the main reason. If they were a standard Dolch / Cherry colour then I would have been in for some.Though that's understandable, I personally feel like the main Cherry colorways are available already (they might not be as easy to find as some people would like, but that's beside the point), and we have an opportunity to at least do something new and fun...
I would love Miami. But it seems that more people are keen on something subtle and don't want something bright like that. What's up with that?
I would love Miami. But it seems that more people are keen on something subtle and don't want something bright like that. What's up with that?
Sadly they are not budging on their MOQ. It is to those quantities or bust.
This is true, purple won only by one vote. Should it be dropped for now and focus on the CMYK and Esc keys only? Do you guys think this would be any help?Show Image(http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp349/lysol8086/DSC01755_zpse6923c09.jpg)
Not that it makes a big difference, but I finally put in my small order.
I don't think dropping any options would really help. It's not like people are not buying CMYK because the purple mod set exists haha
Not that it makes a big difference, but I finally put in my small order.
Me too!
Well, based on what I saw in the Korean forums there were but a handful interested in the purple. Let's face it, it's an odd color that doesn't go with any of the existing key caps.
It's just bad timing too. The Dye sub set group buy is on its way in Korean forums and everyone's invested in that. People do seem to prefer complete sets like the cream cheese whatever its called and dolch replicas.
Based on the votes cast, lets assume that all 40ish people that voted for purple actually ordered two sets each, that's 80. Add some misc people and you're at your order number. So technically people haven't lost interest. There simply wasn't enough in the first place.
Which full set GB's have ever hit 300 MOQ for all items?
Well, based on what I saw in the Korean forums there were but a handful interested in the purple. Let's face it, it's an odd color that doesn't go with any of the existing key caps.
It's just bad timing too. The Dye sub set group buy is on its way in Korean forums and everyone's invested in that. People do seem to prefer complete sets like the cream cheese whatever its called and dolch replicas.
Based on the votes cast, lets assume that all 40ish people that voted for purple actually ordered two sets each, that's 80. Add some misc people and you're at your order number. So technically people haven't lost interest. There simply wasn't enough in the first place.
Well, based on what I saw in the Korean forums there were but a handful interested in the purple. Let's face it, it's an odd color that doesn't go with any of the existing key caps.
It's just bad timing too. The Dye sub set group buy is on its way in Korean forums and everyone's invested in that. People do seem to prefer complete sets like the cream cheese whatever its called and dolch replicas.
Based on the votes cast, lets assume that all 40ish people that voted for purple actually ordered two sets each, that's 80. Add some misc people and you're at your order number. So technically people haven't lost interest. There simply wasn't enough in the first place.
What dye sub set?
I have been hovering around this GB like a hawk, maeby is just me but I don't think the colors would match with any set out there. IDK maeby is just me.....
I don't know how some of you guys say they don't go with anything. Purple will look great with Dolch, black, or anything else with white legend that may exist. Likewise CMYK is probably best paired with any set that have a black legend.
For example the Purple kit I will only use the left side which is the ANSI (13 keys in total) and wont use the the last/bottom row that's under the ANSI which would be usefull for people with Cherry 1800 and 7000 boards total 7 keys. Right side of the Purple set is all ISO with winkeyless modifiers with and without legends total of 12 keys.
Why do us who don't have Korean Keyboards or any 1800/ 7000 or any keyboard with ISO which is not popular in US have to pay the premium price of 32 keycaps but only ever use 13 of them.... So after all is send and done I should hope to try and sell the unusable keycaps later on, and good luck trying to sell those keys.....
How many of the people that are in this GB will ever use modifiers they are any other than the ANSI?
Please don't get me wrong, GB like this is good to show GMK that this is a good thing for them, but GB should also make the buyer feel like a winner too, go ahead hate on me all you want, but I have spoken.
Only the 2.25 left shift and the 2.25 enter/return key is ANSI specific. Then there is two keys to fit ISO layout. The rest is to make it fit a wide variety of keyboards and not just a Filco/poker.Then split it and lets see what we get at the end my brother, split ANSI, split ISO, have the CTRL ALT that are 1.75 separate, 1.0 modifiers + ANSI or ISO,.... Split them all and see what happens, 90% of people that will order will be for the ANSI and the rest of the options wont happen cause they wont reach the 300 number.
You could say that you, as an ANSI user, only pays for two unuasable keys since the rest of the keys makes you able to use the kit on (most) future keyboard, despite their layout.
EDIT: I can see that you would want to make the set as cheap as possible, but high MOQ means broad audience and that can only be reached by a set like this. I do agree though, it seems like it reaches too far and end up not reaching anyone.
I know I personally paid $35 a set for some RGB from sherryton. The CMYK is two dollars cheaper than that, even with all the extra keys. And they're special because it's not something you get to come across everyday! The mod kit is only $6 more than that 6 key RGB set, so even if you were only using 13 keys, you're getting a deal. These things will not be this cheap if a vendor sells them in only ANSI set.
Yes people want to complain, oh my god there is extra keys, blah blah. But many of the same people that complain about this would be happy to buy only 6 key set of RGB for the same f*cking price.I didn't come here to cry everybody a river, I just came and typed whats on my mind. But what happens later down the road when we try to go for a full set? every time I see SP GB for a full set they have modifiers for different layouts, numpad etc etc........
I am not going to reduce the amount of keys as quite a few people will drop without them. While we might pick up a few with smaller set, I don't feel we will replace those that cancel because the keys they wanted in the first place are no longer available.
I understand where you're coming from, and your point of view. But, from what I hear tell, working with SP wasn't as easy as it is today. I'm sure it took time to build them up to the point where they will do a small ISO set in a quantity of 10 at a minimum. But why should GMK do that? They've never worked with us, and as it stands, they have vendors willing to buy large quantities, meeting the MOQ they've asked for.Yes people want to complain, oh my god there is extra keys, blah blah. But many of the same people that complain about this would be happy to buy only 6 key set of RGB for the same f*cking price.I didn't come here to cry everybody a river, I just came and typed whats on my mind. But what happens later down the road when we try to go for a full set? every time I see SP GB for a full set they have modifiers for different layouts, numpad etc etc........
I am not going to reduce the amount of keys as quite a few people will drop without them. While we might pick up a few with smaller set, I don't feel we will replace those that cancel because the keys they wanted in the first place are no longer available.
I'm not going to ***** out, I want to help and I want a full set to happen too, Dolch ,Handerbeit,Skidata or whatever....
Add me for 1 of each Esc pack, Purple, CMYK.... but something tells me that ur closing this in 3 days and time is running out.
white/purple - 138/300
cmyk - 104/300
esc pack - 162/400
I'm in for 1 of each (order placed), you just make sure you make the PBT 2 tone happen.
Yes people want to complain, oh my god there is extra keys, blah blah. But many of the same people that complain about this would be happy to buy only 6 key set of RGB for the same f*cking price.I didn't come here to cry everybody a river, I just came and typed whats on my mind. But what happens later down the road when we try to go for a full set? every time I see SP GB for a full set they have modifiers for different layouts, numpad etc etc........
I am not going to reduce the amount of keys as quite a few people will drop without them. While we might pick up a few with smaller set, I don't feel we will replace those that cancel because the keys they wanted in the first place are no longer available.
I do understand GMK point of view, lets be honest that at least 50% of people that jumps on this GB is to see a full set in future by our choice of color, offcourse we all would have to vote...I understand where you're coming from, and your point of view. But, from what I hear tell, working with SP wasn't as easy as it is today. I'm sure it took time to build them up to the point where they will do a small ISO set in a quantity of 10 at a minimum. But why should GMK do that? They've never worked with us, and as it stands, they have vendors willing to buy large quantities, meeting the MOQ they've asked for.Yes people want to complain, oh my god there is extra keys, blah blah. But many of the same people that complain about this would be happy to buy only 6 key set of RGB for the same f*cking price.I didn't come here to cry everybody a river, I just came and typed whats on my mind. But what happens later down the road when we try to go for a full set? every time I see SP GB for a full set they have modifiers for different layouts, numpad etc etc........
I am not going to reduce the amount of keys as quite a few people will drop without them. While we might pick up a few with smaller set, I don't feel we will replace those that cancel because the keys they wanted in the first place are no longer available.
I'm not going to ***** out, I want to help and I want a full set to happen too, Dolch ,Handerbeit,Skidata or whatever....
Add me for 1 of each Esc pack, Purple, CMYK.... but something tells me that ur closing this in 3 days and time is running out.
white/purple - 138/300
cmyk - 104/300
esc pack - 162/400
I'm in for 1 of each (order placed), you just make sure you make the PBT 2 tone happen.
edit: heck, I'm not even sure we could get a set like this for the same price from SP, and definitely not in the quality of Cherry caps.
I honestly didn't know that SP MOQ was only 10.... I always thought was around 200 since almost all SP GB reach 300+ in orders.Yes people want to complain, oh my god there is extra keys, blah blah. But many of the same people that complain about this would be happy to buy only 6 key set of RGB for the same f*cking price.I didn't come here to cry everybody a river, I just came and typed whats on my mind. But what happens later down the road when we try to go for a full set? every time I see SP GB for a full set they have modifiers for different layouts, numpad etc etc........
I am not going to reduce the amount of keys as quite a few people will drop without them. While we might pick up a few with smaller set, I don't feel we will replace those that cancel because the keys they wanted in the first place are no longer available.
You see this because SP has a MOQ of 10 and GMK has a MOQ of 300. Thats the difference! Look at the Toxic Set and count how many of the different kits would go into production with GMK. Maybe the basic set and thats it...no modifiers, no numpad, nothing else. Thats why you put everything into one big set and pray for 300 crazy people willing to get it. :)
I really hope GMK will be more flexible in future with their MOQ's. Currently it seems to be impossible.
And that is why I suggest we stay away from more traditional sets, and use this avenue to just have some fun with things.Agree, but I think that Lysol needs more than 3 more days. I think he should give some more time.
More time is a rough thing to do with group buys. Either you add more time to get more orders, hope those orders come in, and then hope that people don't fall out when it's time to pay, or the timing is at the deadline you set and there aren't enough orders (and still worry about people not paying...).Ok I didn't know about this, I guess GMK is not so flexible at the moment.
And on top of that, we were allowed a slot of time, IIRC. If we don't reach that, then it doesn't matter how many orders we get.
Are this numbers only from GH or other forums included?I believe other forums included, unfortunately.
white/purple - 138/300
cmyk - 104/300
esc pack - 162/400
Any one knows good GB prayer? lolAre this numbers only from GH or other forums included?I believe other forums included, unfortunately.
white/purple - 138/300
cmyk - 104/300
esc pack - 162/400
I know I personally paid $35 a set for some RGB from sherryton. The CMYK is two dollars cheaper than that, even with all the extra keys. And they're special because it's not something you get to come across everyday! The mod kit is only $6 more than that 6 key RGB set, so even if you were only using 13 keys, you're getting a deal. These things will not be this cheap if a vendor sells them in only ANSI set.
qouted for truth...
Those are totals of all orders placed. I can extend deadline, that is no problem. Only if we miss the production window GMK wanted to give us I am not sure how long it may be before they want to fit us in somewhere.ok lets see how this pans out and hope for the best...
Pretty much every photo has to be processed to get correct color. Right out of camera doesn't mean it is in correct color. Besides, you can barely see the color of black and dolch caps due to light reflection in your photo. It is advised you use single source of lighting (if you are using sun light, turn off your indoors light) to get correct color.At last someone who does understand a bit of colour behaviour in photography.
You can get close to correct color when you use a white balance card. (at least you would be able to know you got correct white balance with correct exposure) Ripster does very good job with this stuff. You can see how he takes his photo with the white balance card. http://imgur.com/a/9BTc7#7 (http://imgur.com/a/9BTc7#7) Taking a correctly exposed picture involves 18% grey card. Take a photo metered at your grey card (I think you can substitute the grey card with something you can print). Get the shutter speed and aperture from the photo and fix the shutter speed and aperture to the level manually. Take a photo of the key caps with the manually set settings be sure to include white balance card in your photo. If you do not have white balance card, use white paper. Take the raw file of your photo and use white point of the white balance card to set the white balance. Then you have correctly white balanced and exposed photo.
From what I see through my calibrated monitor, it is hard to reconcile correct color of the sample. Also, I would put in beige caps in the sample photo.
I bet most users (including me) just have a shiitty (I hate this PG-13 censoring) TN panel type 22-24" monitor which cost around $250...
I rock a 15" and a 17" TN panels.I bet most users (including me) just have a shiitty (I hate this PG-13 censoring) TN panel type 22-24" monitor which cost around $250...
Ha! You wish. I bet most users (including me) have a 19-20" TN panel which cost around $100...
I rock a 15" and a 17" TN panels.I bet most users (including me) just have a shiitty (I hate this PG-13 censoring) TN panel type 22-24" monitor which cost around $250...
Ha! You wish. I bet most users (including me) have a 19-20" TN panel which cost around $100...
Puke!Be gone, peasant. 27" IPS is here.
24" IPS FTW
At last someone who does understand a bit of colour behaviour in photography.
But tbh, even if the photo is perfect (white balance, saturation, contrast, whatnot); which users actually own a monitor which can show 100% sRGB? Or even above 90% AdobeRGB? I bet most users (including me) just have a shiitty (I hate this PG-13 censoring) TN panel type 22-24" monitor which cost around $250...
Puke!Be gone, peasant. 27" IPS is here.
24" IPS FTW
I've never seen such a drama with the colour choice in any GB and people don't usually make accurate mock ups at all. It's obviously a "pro" picture would help to get the real colour but I doubt most people would have calibrated IPS monitors as some of us do at home.Agreed, I think people are worried that these won't match anything.
Also Limmy I didn't have anything against you not liking the GB, I just wanted to say somethings about why this was well planned.
There are good prices, wide choice of keys none of the GB around are offering, unique colours, Cherry made keys... People can't get anything similar for that price.
Puke!Be gone, peasant. 27" IPS is here.
24" IPS FTW
tbh I think Ivan's done a pretty damn good job of showing what kind of colour the purple mods will be. Most... if not all GB's barely have much more than a mock up and some ****ty picture of the sample keys.
Ivan's go out of his way to take pics of them with a whole host of different types and colours of keys to give you an idea. People need to stop *****ing about the exact ****ing colour and either invest in some super SUPER well priced mod keys or don't and stop crying that dolch or what ever set you voted for isn't up.
Once we have consistent colors, then we can ask kaporkle to make a mock up for us.
Then, I will try to make a pitch at KBDMania.
tbh I think Ivan's done a pretty damn good job of showing what kind of colour the purple mods will be. Most... if not all GB's barely have much more than a mock up and some ****ty picture of the sample keys.
Ivan's go out of his way to take pics of them with a whole host of different types and colours of keys to give you an idea. People need to stop *****ing about the exact ****ing colour and either invest in some super SUPER well priced mod keys or don't and stop crying that dolch or what ever set you voted for isn't up.
Ivan, if I make another order will you be able to delete my original order?
I disagree with this. I don't own any double shot sets. What would I do with a bunch of colorful modifier sets? This GB sould have gone much further with sets instead of modifier keys. Also, I think more people would have participated if the modifiers were neutral colors such as black on gray. The only people who can get any use of the current offered keycaps are those who already have a plethora of keycap sets.
On the other hand, I can see where a less expensive set, like modifiers, makes sense to establish a new relationship with GMK and get the ball rolling for more group buys.
The bottom line is that no group buy is perfect and the organizers here have really done a top-notch job working behind-the-scenes to establish a relationship with a new vendor to make future group buys with GMK a more streamlined and easier experience.
For their hard work to pay off, we need to hit the MOQ. If you like buying key cap sets through group buys, then it's literally the least you can do by ordering an Escape set.
Pretty well summarized mashby. I believe a good amount of participants, myself included, are not CRAZY over these colors (love me some CMYK though). But we participate because we believe this may be the start we need to a very beneficial relationship. Keep in mind that GMK has already purchased the purple plastic assuming this GB was good to go. However if we have to cancel, it may be a while before we can have GMK keycaps without middlemen in between.
Again, if this GB was so important -- to begin a new relationship with GMK, then more time and discussion should have been in order.
I feel like someone might have missed something important that I posted just a few posts back, but it seems to have gone unnoticed.
You know that for another $10 you can get a set of Cherry double shots from inlikeflynn to make this a complete set, right?
And you don't have to support this or any other group but here by buying something, but you should. Especially if you want there to be future GBs.
I personally support almost each and every GB on this forum BY BUYING SOMETHING FROM IT. That is the only way a group BUY can succeed.
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=38090
Also, could you elaborate more on:And you don't have to support this or any other group but here by buying something, but you should. Especially if you want there to be future GBs.
I personally support almost each and every GB on this forum BY BUYING SOMETHING FROM IT. That is the only way a group BUY can succeed.
I don't have to but I should? It sounds like you have much more money to spend than many others such as myself. I'm a full-time college student with a part-time job. I am surely not in the minority here -- those who can't buy every set they lay their eyes on. Try to take that into consideration when you believe that everyone should buy even if they don't like the product.
So, I don't think it may have been the wisest decision to go with just modifiers -- especially those with such odd colors. Modifiers may be less expensive than a whole set, but for double the $41 currently for the mods, we could have come close to buying a whole set, right?
2) Threadcrapping: If you aren't interested in joining a group buy, STAY OUT OF THE GROUP BUY THREAD. This goes doubly so if you disagree with the way the buy is being run, the product being purchased, or have any other complaint not relevant to buying into the group buy. Repeat offenders put themselves in danger of moderator action.
There is way too much complaining and threadcrapping going on in here. Remember the rules:Quote2) Threadcrapping: If you aren't interested in joining a group buy, STAY OUT OF THE GROUP BUY THREAD. This goes doubly so if you disagree with the way the buy is being run, the product being purchased, or have any other complaint not relevant to buying into the group buy. Repeat offenders put themselves in danger of moderator action.
We get it, some of you don't like the colors and think that too many keys are being included in the pack. That's great, but keep it to yourself. I know I won't be using all of the keys in the CMYK pack, but it's the same price as Sherryton's RGB packs and it has more keys while also being higher quality. Do we see you running around complaining about the price of Sherryton's packs? No. Get over it and either join the group buy or shut your mouth.
If you want to give suggestions or make comments, wait until the GB is over or send some polite, well thought out suggestions via PM.
Now can we please keep this thread on topic?
By the way, what you are quoting are the pre-R00TW0RM buying and selling rules. Those rules are technically no longer in effect, but they are suggested reading. I know they are sometimes still enforced, but just because someone is a moderator, doesn't always make them right, now does it? :)
By the way, what you are quoting are the pre-R00TW0RM buying and selling rules. Those rules are technically no longer in effect, but they are suggested reading. I know they are sometimes still enforced, but just because someone is a moderator, doesn't always make them right, now does it? :)
Fair enough. I'm just sick and tired of all the people coming into the thread and *****ing about the GB. It's not helping and not going to change anything. All it does is irritate people and fill the thread with worthless comments.
Basically this:
It's my buy and thread so I will just say I don't mind reading opinions and criticism. It helps me for next buys sometimes. Do I make mistakes of course I do, and sometimes it might give me some direction to do something differently. But there is sometimes a fine line between constructive and just whining. As long as one is not whining I will read your posts and even consideration to it. But also many of you will need to accept that any changes at this point are extremely unlikely so I will just take a moment to say it is why everyone should look though the IC section from time to time. There are a lot of great ideas put forward that don't seem to make it off the ground possibly only due to lack of attention. Or perhaps in this buy case it could have been running faster if more people would have voiced their ideas and concerns in the IC phase we might have had a more popular colorway.
While I can be strong willed about certain things many people I think do realize I am listening too.
[...]and in a fun, unique colorway.
good, then when your change your mind i'll make sure the most shiny set has your name on it :pI feel like someone might have missed something important that I posted just a few posts back, but it seems to have gone unnoticed.
You know that for another $10 you can get a set of Cherry double shots from inlikeflynn to make this a complete set, right?
I saw your post, but didn't feel it was necessary to reply since it's not a strong incentive for me to buy. I don't want to buy used keycaps -- not even for $10 (assuming I purchase something here first).
I personally support almost each and every GB on this forum BY BUYING SOMETHING FROM IT. That is the only way a group BUY can succeed.
good, then when your change your mind i'll make sure the most shiny set has your name on it :p
You get purple esc in esc pack :O All the rest will come in other pack next time if we can accomplish this time.I know of the Esc pack, but the Esc pack is set at 400 MOQ..... too bad we cant change anything as it is.
From now on, when there is entered 1, it becomes 11, 2 becomes 22 and so on :))
just kidding.
Depending on the price difference, if any, I may have to adjust my order...
I figure if not I won't be able to do anything further with GMK as they will probably see me as a flake and not want to deal with me anymore.
He should have asked that there. And flynn has already said that, although he isn't completely certain, it is more than likely that if this doesn't go through, he will drop that.I figure if not I won't be able to do anything further with GMK as they will probably see me as a flake and not want to deal with me anymore.
I think he was talking about flynn's cheap DS stuff.
Oh right, that would be up to flynn 100% so you would have to ask in that thread for any questions about the used sets.thanks
I figure if not I won't be able to do anything further with GMK as they will probably see me as a flake and not want to deal with me anymore.
He should have asked that there. And flynn has already said that, although he isn't completely certain, it is more than likely that if this doesn't go through, he will drop that.I figure if not I won't be able to do anything further with GMK as they will probably see me as a flake and not want to deal with me anymore.
I think he was talking about flynn's cheap DS stuff.
WOooOOooooOoOOoHe should have asked that there. And flynn has already said that, although he isn't completely certain, it is more than likely that if this doesn't go through, he will drop that.I figure if not I won't be able to do anything further with GMK as they will probably see me as a flake and not want to deal with me anymore.
I think he was talking about flynn's cheap DS stuff.
no so certain anymore about it being dropped anymore if this doesn't happen. There is a good chance they will still be available now pending some things being worked out behind the scenes
I figure if not I won't be able to do anything further with GMK as they will probably see me as a flake and not want to deal with me anymore.you need to send to the person you deal at GMK link of this thread before the GB ends, that way they can see the progress and also they will know your not flaking on them..... I mean gimme a break, if we hit on purple 250, CMYK 200, Esc pack 300, they wont turn on the machines for these numbers?????
Looks like it might be time to knock over a crack dealer and use their money to buy these keycaps :p
CMYK set is for wkl right?As the OP stated, it contains both winkey and winkeyless key sets...so you should be covered regardless of what layout you use :)
I think limmy mentioned that purple is thought of as a gay color in Asia.right. but i like purple.
I think limmy mentioned that purple is thought of as a gay color in Asia.
However, I think there are many people who wants to use their keyboards at their work, so flashy caps get less demands.That's where they're messing up. I ONLY use flashy stuff at work! :D ;)
Great!! Could you take an additional photo with white paper in on the back? The current photo has too much yellow tint.
I used white legend part to adjust white balance to get the photo below, but it would be much better to have a photo with actual white/grey background to get accurate white balance. :
If you could arrange White on black (black on beige if possible) DS with the partial set and have a photo taken, that would make a great marketing material.
that alt key is so pretty...
that alt key is so pretty...
I saw that cap and thought 'Miami', and knew you'd be around too :)
We'll find a way mate! When there's a will, there's a whalebone,
I have one clarifying question.
Is the green cap in the above photo different from the cyan color seen in new Alt cap? The green cap is part of Esc, but not CMYK set, right?
I think the yellow and magenta was fairly accurate only cyan was off.
How about this? lol
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I'm not entirely sure, but I think that might be photoshopped.
I'm in for one of each! Looks like we're still pretty far from MOQ though. :/
Lots of new orders overnight. Looks like those new pictures really helped. There is still hope guys.
Lots of new orders overnight. Looks like those new pictures really helped. There is still hope guys.I really hope so!
^ MericaLots of new orders overnight. Looks like those new pictures really helped. There is still hope guys.
F*ck yeah!!
Seriously. Why won't they set up tiered pricing?They hate making money? Baffles the mind :confused:
I wish GMK would realize that we may not place orders for 400 sets very often (Once or twice a year), but if they would lower their MOQ then we would place orders for 200 probably 4-5 times a year.
Seriously. Why won't they set up tiered pricing?They hate making money? Baffles the mind :confused:
LOL! So does this double, or triple our sets? :))
LOL! So does this double, or triple our sets? :))
Neither. I mean, if 200/300 sets are paid at the "tier" prices, and Ivan orders the 300 MOQ, how do you split 100 sets between 200 people?
Neither. I mean, if 200/300 sets are paid at the "tier" prices, and Ivan orders the 300 MOQ, how do you split 100 sets between 200 people?Maybe they can be sold, then divide the money by 200 and partial refunds? Or roll the money from selling into trying to hit the tier on the next order? Or possibly make a raffle for the 100 sets either free automatic entry for the 200 in the group buy, or open it up to more people and sell additional tickets to those not in the group buy.
It's not really relevant, since that was only theoretical tiers if there were and there is not. I'm not even going there. Like I said, if those that can afford it and want to buy more sets that is fantastic but I hardly expect it. Either we will reach MOQ and everything is well, magically GMK decided to make us XXX quantity at the same price, or it fails.You know whats the problem Lysol? Problem is GMK does not even have slight understanding of how much money can the community bring in their pockets, so what they do right now they play it safe but don't understand that they are about to kill a steady cash flow....
It's not really relevant, since that was only theoretical tiers if there were and there is not. I'm not even going there. Like I said, if those that can afford it and want to buy more sets that is fantastic but I hardly expect it. Either we will reach MOQ and everything is well, magically GMK decided to make us XXX quantity at the same price, or it fails.You know whats the problem Lysol? Problem is GMK does not even have slight understanding of how much money can the community bring in their pockets, so what they do right now they play it safe but don't understand that they are about to kill a steady cash flow....
Tou know what they need to do so they understand, they need to have a talk with SP and ask them from where do they make more steady money, is it from companies they order keycaps for their keyboards, is it from Vendors that they resell them later on around the forums? or is is from constant one after another GB, or better yet let them ask Imsto Imsto where the real money comes from, is it from his store or is it from the GB....
What GMK don't understands is that even if they get huge MOQ for a full set trough a company lets say 500 sets for 500 keyboards, its where it all ends with that company. The company don't give a damn if their employees are typing on a shiny keycaps, that's all the business they will have with that company, 1 time high MOQ and its over....
They also cant even have as many sales with Vendors either, Sherry will order full sets of 300 once every what, 2 years perhaps?
What they really fail to understand is that the real money lays amongst the community and dealing direct with us. Show them links of GB of SP full sets, they all start with descent prices at MOQ of 15, but they end up at 250-350 sets at the end.
All I know if there is no friendly establishment between the community and the GMK is not community fault, every relationship has its ups and downs, its a give and take thing that goes both ways.
Just look at the final numbers of the Toxic set
25 Sets $93.19 / set
50 sets $72.59 /
75 sets $65.73 / set set
100 sets $62.30 / set
150 sets $58.87 / set
200 sets $57.15 / set
250 sets $56.12 / set <--- (370!!!)
370........................... This is what GMK can have with us every few months. Possibilities for them to make money and possibilities for us to have quality stuff for fair price. Imagine a relation where community votes on sets every 2 moths and keep GKM busy.
Possibilities are endless for both, they have steady business we have choices of keycap colors with Gmk quality, dolch,skidata,handerbeit and bunch of other color options.....
I'd placed my order, Thanks.
Dat purple sample is very beautiful.
The only problem with this group buy is the colors are horrible.
It's not really relevant, since that was only theoretical tiers if there were and there is not. I'm not even going there. Like I said, if those that can afford it and want to buy more sets that is fantastic but I hardly expect it. Either we will reach MOQ and everything is well, magically GMK decided to make us XXX quantity at the same price, or it fails.You know whats the problem Lysol? Problem is GMK does not even have slight understanding of how much money can the community bring in their pockets, so what they do right now they play it safe but don't understand that they are about to kill a steady cash flow....
Tou know what they need to do so they understand, they need to have a talk with SP and ask them from where do they make more steady money, is it from companies they order keycaps for their keyboards, is it from Vendors that they resell them later on around the forums? or is is from constant one after another GB, or better yet let them ask Imsto Imsto where the real money comes from, is it from his store or is it from the GB....
What GMK don't understands is that even if they get huge MOQ for a full set trough a company lets say 500 sets for 500 keyboards, its where it all ends with that company. The company don't give a damn if their employees are typing on a shiny keycaps, that's all the business they will have with that company, 1 time high MOQ and its over....
They also cant even have as many sales with Vendors either, Sherry will order full sets of 300 once every what, 2 years perhaps?
What they really fail to understand is that the real money lays amongst the community and dealing direct with us. Show them links of GB of SP full sets, they all start with descent prices at MOQ of 15, but they end up at 250-350 sets at the end.
All I know if there is no friendly establishment between the community and the GMK is not community fault, every relationship has its ups and downs, its a give and take thing that goes both ways.
That. It's a great suggestion and well worth a try I'd say.
I bet that is partly why SP has started to do Doubleshot PBT...
GB already got extended once, if we don't hit MOQ prices will be much higher, in some cases double or triple of the original price....
White on purple modifiers pack - 32 key set
Price:
100 - $123.00
150 - $82.00
200 - $61.50 <-- We are here - 220 ( high hopes we will reach 250)
250 - $49.20
300 - $41.00
CMYK (black on color keycap) modifiers pack - 16 key set
Price:
100 - $99.00 <-- We are here -153 ( not much hope, we need 200 sets or price stays $66 for modifiers only)
150 - $66.00
200 - $49.50
250 - $39.60
300 - $33.00
Esc pack - 3 key set
Price:
100 - $32.00
150 - $21.34
200 - $16.00 <-- We are here - 224 (high hope that we will reach 250)
250 - $12.80
300 - $10.67
350 - $9.15
400 - $8.00
GB already got extended once, if we don't hit MOQ prices will be much higher, in some cases double or triple of the original price....
Those are the theoretical "tiers" I posted, which are not official, not happening, not part of this GB.when you posted them for the first time you didn't said they were theoretical, I thought someone already had a talk with GMK. Well my bad didn't paid full attention on your later post saying the way you came out with those prices ( u used math of people buying multiple sets to reach MOQ).
CMYK set will look awesome with black caps. CMY caps will shine among black caps!!
CMYK set will look awesome with black caps. CMY caps will shine among black caps!!
Call me crazy, but I kinda want to see CYMK on Dolch ;D
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Call me crazy, but I kinda want to see CYMK on Dolch ;DThat is pretty nice mock up. I stored your image in imgur. I hope you don't mind.
(http://i.imgur.com/no6AQo0l.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/no6AQo0.jpg)
That is pretty nice mock up. I stored your image in imgur. I hope you don't mind.
It is not CMY"K" if there is no black, though!
I may be too picky because I don't like how white on any colour combine with keycaps with black on any colour.
Every key in the keyboard must have the same lettering colour or I go mad.
I may be too picky because I don't like how white on any colour combine with keycaps with black on any colour.
Every key in the keyboard must have the same lettering colour or I go mad.
We'll just have to do a CYMW set next time around :D
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hope we hit MOQ, 5 more days left
i want to make a full cmyk board. magenta case, cyan mods, yellow base, black legends
or black plate with magenta legends idk
Ordered 1x purple mods cause I don't wanna see this fail, and I have 2 GH60s on the way which will be needing keycaps. I really like CMYK (WAY cooler than RGBY) but the black legends are meh.
Goodluck lysol, someone posted this on kbdmania, maybe it'll get some help.
Nah 1 GH60 is for Toxic or something else that catches my eye.Ordered 1x purple mods cause I don't wanna see this fail, and I have 2 GH60s on the way which will be needing keycaps. I really like CMYK (WAY cooler than RGBY) but the black legends are meh.
Goodluck lysol, someone posted this on kbdmania, maybe it'll get some help.
2xGH60s should mean 2x Purple Mods.
DO IT! :)
what set would CMYK look good with?Black on white. Any black on two toned.
what set would CMYK look good with?
i want to make a full cmyk board. magenta case, cyan mods, yellow base, black legends
or black plate with magenta legends idk
A full CMYK keyboard is my ultimate goal with my current keyboard:Show Image(http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=41366.0;attach=16023;image)
i want to make a full cmyk board. magenta case, cyan mods, yellow base, black legends
or black plate with magenta legends idk
A full CMYK keyboard is my ultimate goal with my current keyboard:Show Image(http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=41366.0;attach=16023;image)
that will be great. is that a painted qfr?
That keyboard...Show Image(http://imgc.allpostersimages.com/images/P-473-488-90/20/2097/UEP2D00Z/posters/jean-bernard-carillet-white-sand-and-blue-water-new-caledonia.jpg)
The closing date should have been after 420 hahah....... Or before 420 depending on how you look at it.
Not keen on the purple, but at the rate we're going, I may ditch my beloved CMYK caps and drop the ESC pack and put in an order for the purple, just to see if it helps us hit the MOQ (assuming that this isn't an all or nothing).
Now those last chunks to moq would be perfect for a small vendor wouldn't they. Are any vendors on board yet anyway?
For those who are curious about our next set it involves this colorShow Image(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tMdrAI7_p88/UG146e-IEqI/AAAAAAAAeF8/UyngLnUFHIQ/s400/PMS2685.jpeg)
Is the payment deadline 20th April, too?No invoices are not out yet.
if you make it the end of the month it will be pay day for most people ;)
If they allow the order as is then payment date will be set and invoice will then go out.
I just noticed on the purple mods, shouldn't at least two of the single blanks have window logos on them?
Man, only 32 left for the purple modifiers.
Submitted a new order for 3 purple modifier sets instead of just one, hope it's not too late. I wish I could buy more, so close to the moq.
Submitted a new order for 3 purple modifier sets instead of just one, hope it's not too late. I wish I could buy more, so close to the moq.
That's the spirit!
If you are not sure you ordered, place an order. I won't be able to access googledocs for soem hours yet.Sounds good my brother, I mean for me it can be mix and match thingy, I do hope honestly that we will reach Purple without pushing things, and then if for example we are close with the Esc pack but far away with the CMYK, I can shift the money I wanted to spend on the CMYK towards making the Ecs pack happen or vice versa, whatever combo it takes I will make it to make sure things go trough if not for all 3 but hopefully 2 of them will go trough.
I will post the closing numbers later tonight. My thinking is I will send it to GMK, and if they say no way to the ordered numbers I will come back and see if we can rally something.
The closer we are to what they asked, I hope the better chances are we can work something out. So don't drop things now. If it turns out they really don't want to work with lower numbers I will call for XX number on purple so we can at least get something made and edit the orders myself later on. Sounds good?
:/ I wished CMYK would happen more than anything, TBH. Here's hoping.
Just took final count after locking the order form:the way the economy is worldwide, I think every descent future customer counts, I have a good feeling about this.
white/purple - 282/300
cmyk - 211/300
esc pack - 307/400
I think this is a very good effort, we will have to hope GMK see it that way too and recognize what they could do with our regular business.
I sent a mass message to all the vendors that deal in keycaps that don't make them. One placed a larger order, most placed a personal size order. Most of them had their reasons for not placing large order which I can understand to a point some of it. I wouldn't guarantee exclusivity or extend price breaks, and apparently there is some bizarre pointless agreement with some and sherryton not to buy GMK made things from anyone else. I really probably shouldn't get into this because I will just get mad again.
Just took final count after locking the order form:
white/purple - 282/300
cmyk - 211/300
esc pack - 307/400
I think this is a very good effort, we will have to hope GMK see it that way too and recognize what they could do with our regular business.
Just took final count after locking the order form:
white/purple - 282/300
cmyk - 211/300
esc pack - 307/400
I think this is a very good effort, we will have to hope GMK see it that way too and recognize what they could do with our regular business.
If they don't do it, will you re-open the GB for like 2 days to give people the chance to shift their money on another thing?
It would be a shame if can't get the purple modifiers done...
I really probably shouldn't get into this because I will just get mad again.
I don't know sherryton, but everytime his name pops up, it's him being a peice of ****.
order form is closed, BUT
I have 1 more order Collected from chinese keyboard fans community
white on purple:24
CMYK: 17
ESC: 30
hope it will help
yes he will, I asked him the same. Look below there is a guy from Chinese keyboard community who has this many orders in total:Just took final count after locking the order form:
white/purple - 282/300
cmyk - 211/300
esc pack - 307/400
I think this is a very good effort, we will have to hope GMK see it that way too and recognize what they could do with our regular business.
If they don't do it, will you re-open the GB for like 2 days to give people the chance to shift their money on another thing?
It would be a shame if can't get the purple modifiers done...
Yes, assuming the orders are honored and paid for we should be fine on the white on purple for sure.
We will see what GMK has to say about the ordered amounts then see what options to work on.
GREAT NEWS! GMK has agreed to offer a ONE TIME exception for us on the MOQ in interest of fostering an ongoing relationship. However there will be a small price bump on the Esc and CMYK packs in order to do this, which I feel is a fine compromise.
New prices are as follows:
CMYK-set (16pcs.) €27 / $36 (was originally €25.00 / $33.00)
ESC-set (3pcs.) €7 / $9.50 (was originally €6.00 / $8.00)
As you can see there was not a huge price jump, so I hope no one will want to pull out their order over this. I will begin sending out invoices and will be setting the payment due date as 3 May. I hope that will give you all enough time to get your budget in order to make your payments.
No, this was a one time thing cutting us some slack. Usual minimum is and will continue to be 300. I think we just need to have more consideration when choosing colorways and with good planning and a proper time frame hopefully we can make those orders happen.the reason we didn't reached MOQ is because it wasn't a full set....
I have some ideas. Next up we will try the 'rest' of the white purple (nav, numpad and function keys) pack to round out the 2tone style. Then I think we will have voting on an alpha numerics set. From these 3 components a full set results. I feel this is a good way to do it so there is maximum flexibility instead of making really large full sets. But we will get into this later when ready to start the planning for the next groupbuy.
I want to make it so it has a system like this, to make a full set you would do:
1A - alpha numeric base (common A-Z, 0-9)
1B - alpha language pack (most of numeric row, additional alpha characters, punctuation)
2 - modifiers pack
3 - nav/function/numpad math keys
so something like this kind of grouping, sorry for the lame diagram.
Well can't wait to hit a 300 Miami MOQ! RALLY THE TROOPS! :D
Well can't wait to hit a 300 Miami MOQ! RALLY THE TROOPS! :D
I'm in! I'd love to see Miami happen.
Well can't wait to hit a 300 Miami MOQ! RALLY THE TROOPS! :D
I'm in! I'd love to see Miami happen.
Okay, I know I'm a newbie here, but what is "Miami?"
Well can't wait to hit a 300 Miami MOQ! RALLY THE TROOPS! :D
I'm in! I'd love to see Miami happen.
Okay, I know I'm a newbie here, but what is "Miami?"
I want to make it so it has a system like this, to make a full set you would do:Ok I see where you going with it, but you do plan to go the retro style mix/match color pattern right? at least that's what I see you going with it at least.
1A - alpha numeric base (common A-Z, 0-9)
1B - alpha language pack (most of numeric row, additional alpha characters, punctuation)
2 - modifiers pack
3 - nav/function/numpad math keysShow Image(http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp349/lysol8086/keys_zpsd6a2b50d.jpg:original)
so something like this kind of grouping, sorry for the lame diagram.
Well can't wait to hit a 300 Miami MOQ! RALLY THE TROOPS! :D
I'm in! I'd love to see Miami happen.
Okay, I know I'm a newbie here, but what is "Miami?"Show Image(http://tutorialbeach.com/tutorials/images/miami_vice_text_7.jpg)
Well can't wait to hit a 300 Miami MOQ! RALLY THE TROOPS! :D
I'm in! I'd love to see Miami happen.
Okay, I know I'm a newbie here, but what is "Miami?"Show Image(http://tutorialbeach.com/tutorials/images/miami_vice_text_7.jpg)
Blue and... lavender? Seriously?
I lived through the 80's. I have a lot of fond memories of my youth, but the Miami Vice color scheme is not one of them. :p
Ok how is Miami possible in first place? do GMK have the baby blue and pink color in their color offerings?Well can't wait to hit a 300 Miami MOQ! RALLY THE TROOPS! :D
I'm in! I'd love to see Miami happen.
Okay, I know I'm a newbie here, but what is "Miami?"Show Image(http://tutorialbeach.com/tutorials/images/miami_vice_text_7.jpg)
Now is the time to make it a fond memory :D ....now where is Flynn with his 1800 Miami mock up....
Ok how is Miami possible in first place? do GMK have the baby blue and pink color in their color offerings?Well can't wait to hit a 300 Miami MOQ! RALLY THE TROOPS! :D
I'm in! I'd love to see Miami happen.
Okay, I know I'm a newbie here, but what is "Miami?"Show Image(http://tutorialbeach.com/tutorials/images/miami_vice_text_7.jpg)
The magenta and cyan they sent to Ivan look pretty damn good.
Or maybe people should consider stepping outside of their comfort zone every now and again. They might like what they find.
Now is the time to make it a fond memory :D ....now where is Flynn with his 1800 Miami mock up....
zzziiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiipppppppppppppppppppppNow is the time to make it a fond memory :D ....now where is Flynn with his 1800 Miami mock up....
you rang?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/OpzHC7L.png)
Now is the time to make it a fond memory :D ....now where is Flynn with his 1800 Miami mock up....
you rang?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/OpzHC7L.png)
My eyes are bleeding just a lot right now.....
Miami with SP failed to lift off for a bunch of reasons. Maybe it will be different now as there is a lot more acceptance with colors now than there was last year. I think more people are looking for different stuff and so many people are not stuck on beige anymore. But also, I think we need to take more care with our colorways so we are not in desperate fight to make the MOQ.
I rushed to make a diagram so it was more clear what I was talking about, and there were some error, but I think the gist of it comes across. I want to make effort to have a lot of flexibility and cover as many user as possible with different layout and language. Having modular system will allow to use new elements with existing sets people have and so on. Certain colorways like white on black and black on white will have a much lower priority than making new things since they are mostly readily available still in used or new old stock often for much less than new set would cost. I don't see much reason to but common things on the forefront. I feel we should focus on making new colorways and stay away from repro stuff except the rarest of the rare.
My eyes are bleeding just a lot right now.....
It's due to the spacebar being the wrong color lol
My eyes are bleeding just a lot right now.....
It's due to the spacebar being the wrong color lol
IT'S SOOOOOOOOO BRIGHT!!!!!
the reason we didn't reached MOQ is because it wasn't a full set....
If it was black & purple full sets we would have 300 MOQ....
Lets make sure next time is full set mkayyyyyy?!?!?!?
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/OpzHC7L.png)
GREAT NEWS! GMK has agreed to offer a ONE TIME exception for us on the MOQ in interest of fostering an ongoing relationship. However there will be a small price bump on the Esc and CMYK packs in order to do this, which I feel is a fine compromise.
New prices are as follows:
CMYK-set (16pcs.) €27 / $36 (was originally €25.00 / $33.00)
ESC-set (3pcs.) €7 / $9.50 (was originally €6.00 / $8.00)
As you can see there was not a huge price jump, so I hope no one will want to pull out their order over this. I will begin sending out invoices and will be setting the payment due date as 3 May. I hope that will give you all enough time to get your budget in order to make your payments.
I will start invoice sending tomorrow now. I am too tired to start it now and don't want to make a mess. Payments will be due on 3 May.
Production on the purple is already finished actually :eek: and the rest could be done as soon as we have sent payment there abouts. There will be a very short wait for you to receive your orders. I will sort, pack and send on first in first out basis.
Production on the purple is already finished actually
I am not really sure when they started production. I am amazed they did so before receiving payment.
Sure, there is plans for the future, but a step at a time. I think maybe on the 3rd buy we can do all parts at once so a full set could be had in one order. Have some patience while things work out and system is developed so future buys can be well coordinated, clear, and run nice fast and smooth.Well said Lysol, let the 2nd GB be to make this set complete 104 set in mind covering everybody with different layouts so all is happy. But FYI once when we are done with the 2nd GB, 3rd one should be full set or you will see a lot of peeps dropping interest....
Oh my!! They already finished the purple set? I might have to change my shipping address if that is the case. I hope it is not a big issue.things like this can happen, they need to be carefull more with the quality control, hey nobody is perfect and we know that. What is important do they redeem themselves and send out replacement for the bad keycaps???
Also, I would like to bring your attention to quality control at GMK. There were some complaints about Originativeco doubleshot sets(of course made by GMK) at Korean forums.
See the following cases. Scary thing was that those were said to be common. I hope we don't see the same mistake by them this time.
source: http://www.otd.kr/bbs/board.php?bo_table=album&wr_id=141882Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/fIZiGn0.jpg)
source: http://www.otd.kr/bbs/board.php?bo_table=album&wr_id=142513Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/x0cp6Zz.jpg)
source: http://www.kbdmania.net/xe/6308989Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ZqCpWLq.jpg)
things like this can happen, they need to be carefull more with the quality control, hey nobody is perfect and we know that. What is important do they redeem themselves and send out replacement for the bad keycaps???
I will start invoice sending tomorrow now. I am too tired to start it now and don't want to make a mess. Payments will be due on 3 May.
I will sort, pack and send on first in first out basis.
Miami with SP failed to lift off for a bunch of reasons. Maybe it will be different now as there is a lot more acceptance with colors now than there was last year. I think more people are looking for different stuff and so many people are not stuck on beige anymore. But also, I think we need to take more care with our colorways so we are not in desperate fight to make the MOQ.
I rushed to make a diagram so it was more clear what I was talking about, and there were some error, but I think the gist of it comes across. I want to make effort to have a lot of flexibility and cover as many user as possible with different layout and language while attempting to keep the sets as manageable and inexpensive as possible. Having modular system will allow to use new elements with existing sets people have and so on. Certain colorways like white on black and black on white will have a much lower priority than making new things since they are mostly readily available still in used or new old stock often for much less than new set would cost. I don't see much reason to put common things on the forefront. I feel we should focus on making new colorways and stay away from repro stuff except the rarest of the rare.
Money has rained from the heavens! Anyway to un-cancel my order?
When are invoices going out?
I will start invoice sending tomorrow now. I am too tired to start it now and don't want to make a mess. Payments will be due on 3 May.
Production on the purple is already finished actually :eek: and the rest could be done as soon as we have sent payment there abouts. There will be a very short wait for you to receive your orders. I will sort, pack and send on first in first out basis.
For those few that will cancel their orders or fail to pay, I will allow those orders to be refilled.
I will be invoicing for the full amount including shipping. Shipping rates will be calculated based on the address you submitted on your order.
Don't worry about defects. I would never accept a bunch of defect items. Remember I have to sort and pack all sets, so there will be me inspecting every key. Nothing will pass that I would not use personally.
For those few that will cancel their orders or fail to pay, I will allow those orders to be refilled.
if anyone wants to part one purple mod set, please tell me. :)
I need to work out final details with flynn, but as far as I know that is still on.
I need to work out final details with flynn, but as far as I know that is still on.
yes. just sent email off to them for my final quote to get all their inventory and awaiting a response and final number they have
I can +1 you and -1 Dianoda for CMYK. If you never made any order PM me your email, real name and mailing address.Will do that tomorrow. Have to sleep first.
I can +1 you and -1 Dianoda for CMYK. If you never made any order PM me your email, real name and mailing address.
Approved. Sorry I missed it. ApocalypseMaow PM me if you want to take it over with your email, real name and mailing address.
Don't worry about defects. I would never accept a bunch of defect items. Remember I have to sort and pack all sets, so there will be me inspecting every key. Nothing will pass that I would not use personally.Hey Ivan send a pic of your avatar to GMK: their quality control will improve for shure...... :))
No problem. Better to tell me now than after it has been mailed ::)
Waiting for the invoice to pay, I PM'ed about the address fixing, back in West Lafayette again, sorry. ::)Oh wow that's where my step-brother lives. He went to Purdue for agsci.
Waiting for the invoice to pay, I PM'ed about the address fixing, back in West Lafayette again, sorry. ::)Oh wow that's where my step-brother lives. He went to Purdue for agsci.
Good thing I got into this GB. Looks like my tsangan kits weren't meant for my GH60 or phantom...[image]
Good thing I got into this GB. Looks like my tsangan kits weren't meant for my GH60 or phantom...[image]
What...what happened there?
Good thing I got into this GB. Looks like my tsangan kits weren't meant for my GH60 or phantom...[image]
What...what happened there?
My dog has that key cap fever too I Guess.
SP caps are pretty thin y'know? Delicious GMK won't have this problemGood thing I got into this GB. Looks like my tsangan kits weren't meant for my GH60 or phantom...[image]
What...what happened there?
My dog has that key cap fever too I Guess.
I would not want to be bit by your dog. That's what I've learned from this.
Good thing I got into this GB. Looks like my tsangan kits weren't meant for my GH60 or phantom...[image]
What...what happened there?
My dog has that key cap fever too I Guess.
!!!IMPORTANT!!! For any order outside the USA, if you require tracking on your order contact me before paying your invoice so I can add the $12 tracking fee. Thank you.
All USA orders have been invoiced. I will tackle the rest of the international orders tomorrow as it takes longer to look up all the shipping costs.
Jocelyn, no they have not yet, but it is not due today so there is no worry yet.
All paid up. I'm still not in love with any of these colors but I'm happy this went through.
I appreciate all the prompt payments. It takes a good deal of stress away.
I should finish the rest of the invoices by tonight hopefully.
I appreciate all the prompt payments. It takes a good deal of stress away.
I should finish the rest of the invoices by tonight hopefully.
YO IVAN! What did Jocelyn have ordered and do you need my info again?
Oh also! Are the $10 pull off caps still included in this... :confused:
I still want them as well. ;DYO IVAN! What did Jocelyn have ordered and do you need my info again?
Oh also! Are the $10 pull off caps still included in this... :confused:
You'll still have to pay the $10 or how ever many you ordered from me and then Ivan will be shipping both together in combined shipping.
I am NOT invoicing for the $10 DS caps until Ivan is done with his, so any dropped/unpaid orders from his get dropped from mine. And i'm still awaiting the final quote & quantity from the e-recycler on these boards also
You haven't finished sending the invoices right? I didn't get mine yet and got worried a little.
You haven't finished sending the invoices right? I didn't get mine yet and got worried a little.
You and I are in the same boat. Still never received my invoice yet. But the deadline for payments is May 3rd which is a decent amount of time. I would be worried if the deadline was tomorrow though ::) .
I didn't pay when I got the invoice. Yolo!
Oh wait.. I did. Never mind.
If you ordered one of those and are international you have been invoiced from me for the additional shipping for those used sets already if you were wondering about a high shipping fee.Oh yes, this helps to know .. thanks for integrating that in a smooth manner.
I just realized we weren't invoiced for the white on black used double shots which were to be included? Any update on this?
Also, what's gonna happen to international buyers in this regard?
All invoice finished. :-*
For those of you that ordered used set with flynn, flynn will invoice you for the used set itself. If you ordered one of those and are international you have been invoiced from me for the additional shipping for those used sets already if you were wondering about a high shipping fee.
I just realized we weren't invoiced for the white on black used double shots which were to be included? Any update on this?
Also, what's gonna happen to international buyers in this regard?All invoice finished. :-*
For those of you that ordered used set with flynn, flynn will invoice you for the used set itself. If you ordered one of those and are international you have been invoiced from me for the additional shipping for those used sets already if you were wondering about a high shipping fee.
All invoice finished. :-*
For those of you that ordered used set with flynn, flynn will invoice you for the used set itself. If you ordered one of those and are international you have been invoiced from me for the additional shipping for those used sets already if you were wondering about a high shipping fee.
Glissant give me a high five bro #YOLOHigh five #yolo4lyf
Halverson, you'll always be welcome to show me the meaning of #YOLO :).You only love once? Well at least he is androgynous.
Halverson, you'll always be welcome to show me the meaning of #YOLO :).You only love once? Well at least he is androgynous.Show Image(http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm301/LargeWill/YouGonnaGetLoved.jpg)
YOLT PYT ;)I would like a CMYK, but I can't afford it right now. :(
Due to some order changes, we have 6 sets of CMYK and 5 Esc pack available if anyone would like to claim them.
boost, I show you have invoice 0344 sent 23 Apr. to your @geekhack address.
Due to some order changes, we have 6 sets of CMYK and 5 Esc pack available if anyone would like to claim them.
How about afford it next week? :D Keep your eye to see if there is any available later if you come into some spare funds and let me know if you like.I'll keep an eye out, but I'm not going to get my hopes up :P
if those esc packs arn't picked up by the 30th I'll pm you ivan before I pay and grab them off you :)
if those esc packs arn't picked up by the 30th I'll pm you ivan before I pay and grab them off you :)
Oh, some of the extra CYMK/esc packs were originally from my order, if no one claims them they come back to me and I pay for them (in which case, the plan is once I receive them the extra sets will be available in classifieds at the GB price + shipping) - so if you are just concerned about Ivan being stuck paying for extra sets, don't worry, I got this. Only claim them if you actually want more sets than you currently have on order.
Payment date was mistake on some that went out, have problems with paypal saving the correct due date and I didn't notice it until it was send.
Check your PayPal account. The invoice should be there as well.
What was weird with the last couple invoices I've received is I couldn't sign into my account and see them waiting to be paid. I could only pay them through the email.
Sorry it took me so long, just got paid on Friday!sent you pm while back, check your inbox
Paid!
Also, if anyone is trying to get their hands off of a CMYK set, hit me up!
Actual colors, real life photos.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/xDHfBDv.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/9iVs7xW.png)
You can get complete sets through sherryton's website already. Here, we're working up to that exact thing. Hopefully after the next GB, we will be poised to do just that.
FWIW, I bought a set of his orange on charcoal keys the day they went up, and he put them in the mail Monday. Also, I'm typing on his olivetti set right now, and have a set of 62g springs from him sitting at home. From my perspective, it seems he's sorted out his issues, and I will continue ordering from him as he releases stuff that I want.I've noticed you being about the only one sailing smoothly though.. you must be something special.
FWIW, I bought a set of his orange on charcoal keys the day they went up, and he put them in the mail Monday. Also, I'm typing on his olivetti set right now, and have a set of 62g springs from him sitting at home. From my perspective, it seems he's sorted out his issues, and I will continue ordering from him as he releases stuff that I want.I've noticed you being about the only one sailing smoothly though.. you must be something special.
So just to be clear, everything with the GB went through to production?
So just to be clear, everything with the GB went through to production?
Will probably release not paid list Friday. Motivation through shame.
Friday all unpaid will get final warning. Sunday all unpaid orders will be made up for grabs.
FWIW, I bought a set of his orange on charcoal keys the day they went up, and he put them in the mail Monday. Also, I'm typing on his olivetti set right now, and have a set of 62g springs from him sitting at home. From my perspective, it seems he's sorted out his issues, and I will continue ordering from him as he releases stuff that I want.I've noticed you being about the only one sailing smoothly though.. you must be something special.
Hyde: Sherryton mentioned at one point releasing that mod set, but who knows if he will go through with it.
Rowdy: CCnB is just a name people keep using. When people say things like "so I can create my own CCnB" they just mean something similar to the set Sherryton was going to have made with his old company.
Considering the state of his current business and his unacceptably poor communication, I'm not sure he has much of a sense for the business world.Hyde: Sherryton mentioned at one point releasing that mod set, but who knows if he will go through with it.
Rowdy: CCnB is just a name people keep using. When people say things like "so I can create my own CCnB" they just mean something similar to the set Sherryton was going to have made with his old company.
Trust me Sherryton will release it. After all it's a popular set here on Geekhack and it would be prudent to supply what the fans want ;) .
Considering the state of his current business and his unacceptably poor communication, I'm not sure he has much of a sense for the business world.Hyde: Sherryton mentioned at one point releasing that mod set, but who knows if he will go through with it.
Rowdy: CCnB is just a name people keep using. When people say things like "so I can create my own CCnB" they just mean something similar to the set Sherryton was going to have made with his old company.
Trust me Sherryton will release it. After all it's a popular set here on Geekhack and it would be prudent to supply what the fans want ;) .
Now paid, sorry for the delay. Getting excited for these, but need GH60 so my plan can go into action.
Edit - PS: Anyone using an ISO layout not going to need their purple 2.25x left shift and/or ansi enter?
Production is all finished. Just waiting for last of people to pay up their orders. Then I can get the order paid with GMK. It is tough to make a guess of how long it will take me to sort and pack everything but I hope to have it all done within 2 weeks of receipt and shipping to you.
Production is all finished. Just waiting for last of people to pay up their orders. Then I can get the order paid with GMK. It is tough to make a guess of how long it will take me to sort and pack everything but I hope to have it all done within 2 weeks of receipt and shipping to you.
Wait, are you saying the key caps have already been made? I thought payment had to come first? :confused:
Production is all finished. Just waiting for last of people to pay up their orders. Then I can get the order paid with GMK. It is tough to make a guess of how long it will take me to sort and pack everything but I hope to have it all done within 2 weeks of receipt and shipping to you.
Wait, are you saying the key caps have already been made? I thought payment had to come first? :confused:
Perfect, lets do it. We can also trade keyboard keys ;)Now paid, sorry for the delay. Getting excited for these, but need GH60 so my plan can go into action.
Edit - PS: Anyone using an ISO layout not going to need their purple 2.25x left shift and/or ansi enter?
I would trade it for the ISO enter key and the small left shift key :)
Just came around to finally pay it. Btw my invoice said 6th deadline. But maybe that's just a paypal thing.
That's why we had to reach MOQ and build trust. They trusted us enough to already produce the keycaps. We just had to get enough orders to pay for them all.
Sorry but I can't pay due to credit card and paypal problems... I'm so angry right now... :(
I ordered one CMYK set...Sorry but I can't pay due to credit card and paypal problems... I'm so angry right now... :(
How many of each set did you order?
Those are the Esc-Keys? :eek:Show Image(http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp349/lysol8086/esc_zpsbe5e2e44.jpg~original)
I would like to also remind that everyone that meets todays payment deadline is also eligible for the drawing on the pre production samples. Don't miss the chance to win the white on purple cursor set or the E row CMYK blanks by paying late.
I would like to also remind that everyone that meets todays payment deadline is also eligible for the drawing on the pre production samples. Don't miss the chance to win the white on purple cursor set or the E row CMYK blanks by paying late.
(http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp349/lysol8086/esc_zpsbe5e2e44.jpg~original) (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp349/lysol8086/esc_zpsbe5e2e44.jpg~original)
I would like to also remind that everyone that meets todays payment deadline is also eligible for the drawing on the pre production samples. Don't miss the chance to win the white on purple cursor set or the E row CMYK blanks by paying late.
Order payment status (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0AgnwXcpLx2NpdEZqaXRZUUFXcExHRGhvbjBucEpkY0E&single=true&gid=0&range=B1%3AC300&output=html)
Lysol, no invoice for me man. :(
I ordered one CMYK set...Sorry but I can't pay due to credit card and paypal problems... I'm so angry right now... :(
How many of each set did you order?
Paid up. Thx, Ivan ;D
Would love to win those purple arrow keys with white legendsShow Image(http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp349/lysol8086/esc_zpsbe5e2e44.jpg~original)
I would like to also remind that everyone that meets todays payment deadline is also eligible for the drawing on the pre production samples. Don't miss the chance to win the white on purple cursor set or the E row CMYK blanks by paying late.
Order payment status (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0AgnwXcpLx2NpdEZqaXRZUUFXcExHRGhvbjBucEpkY0E&single=true&gid=0&range=B1%3AC300&output=html)
Would love to win those purple arrow keys with white legends
Thx, Ivan. I'll take over 1 WoP and 1 ESC.I believe that Esc belongs to me, unfortunately it is no longer available as I already paid for it.
Check up your PM again plz.
There is currently available: WoP 2, CMYK 4, Esc 2. If you are interested in picking up these item from unpaid order PM me. I have a feeling there will be quite a lot more available at the end of the day when I cancel out those 21 unpaid orders. :( We really need these taken care of as I can not afford to cover all of that myself.I coverd couple of unpaid from my group buy. :'( :'(
I am giving one more day in hope people pay up. Tomorrow morning any unpaid orders will be cancelled. For those that have PM me about picking up extras you will be accommodated on first come first serve based upon what is left.
I'm soooooooooooo jelly of the guy who won the arrow keys
Don't be, you'll eventually be able to just buy them yourself.
If I got Lysol right, he will offer the "missing keys" of the tenkeyless set (F5-F8, the arrow keys and the 9pack) in his next GMK groupbuy.
Don't be, you'll eventually be able to just buy them yourself.
If I got Lysol right, he will offer the "missing keys" of the tenkeyless set (F5-F8, the arrow keys and the 9pack) in his next GMK groupbuy.
What about CMYK blanks? lol
ah but we need to hit the sweet spot of 300 lol, will be fun to participate in that oneI'm soooooooooooo jelly of the guy who won the arrow keys
Don't be, you'll eventually be able to just buy them yourself.
If I got Lysol right, he will offer the "missing keys" of the tenkeyless set (F5-F8, the arrow keys and the 9pack) in his next GMK groupbuy.
Wait so is the CMYK blank or black fonts?they are with black legends, this giveaway is just for 2 samples, arrows on purple and blank cmyk 1.0
ah but we need to hit the sweet spot of 300 lol, will be fun to participate in that oneI'm soooooooooooo jelly of the guy who won the arrow keys
Don't be, you'll eventually be able to just buy them yourself.
If I got Lysol right, he will offer the "missing keys" of the tenkeyless set (F5-F8, the arrow keys and the 9pack) in his next GMK groupbuy.
Right I will offer the chance to get nav/function etc keys in purple on next buy. Will probably also some windowed keys, maybe some clear first shot, other stuff... if it doesn't reach the 300 mark then it is finish on purple for a long while probably.
WIIIINNNNNNNNNNDDDDDDDDDOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWEEEEEEEEEEEEDDDDDDDD!!!!!
Paid up. Thx, Ivan ;D
럭키짱님 축하용 ㅋ
Big thanks to those of you picking up these unpaid orders. I went ahead and sent payment to GMK, what a long annoying process international wire transfers are! I hope all of these extras get picked up so I can eat this month :DI'll mail you a sandwich before you start chewing on your keys.
Next is they verify my wire transfer payment clears, then they will be shipping to me. Once I have them I will announce they have arrived and give my best estimate on time table for me to sort and pack. I will be mailing out on first paid first out basis.Lysol next time we run GB trough GMK you can't let them know. Imagine we start GB and GMK knows about it, they produce they keys ahead of time as they did with the 1st GB, and we only hit 250 MOQ.... That would be a mess :(
Next is they verify my wire transfer payment clears, then they will be shipping to me. Once I have them I will announce they have arrived and give my best estimate on time table for me to sort and pack. I will be mailing out on first paid first out basis.
I'd think small differences will always occur but most people are older than 18 here (I think?) so it shouldn't be too diffecult to know what they want to have, can afford and will then order...
that way things can go smooth and quiet fast without much risk.
Who are we to deny them that virtue here on Geekhack.
Just received word that payment has cleared on our order. They are still doing their QA procedure and inform me they expect to have finished with that and ship at end of week.
Just received word that payment has cleared on our order. They are still doing their QA procedure and inform me they expect to have finished with that and ship at end of week.
Just received word that payment has cleared on our order. They are still doing their QA procedure and inform me they expect to have finished with that and ship at end of week.
I feel a little urge to drive the 2,5 hours to Wernberg-Köblitz and burglar my purple stuff before its goes on its journey across the Atlantic and back. :))Pick up mine while your there ;D
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I feel a little urge to drive the 2,5 hours to Wernberg-Köblitz and burglar my purple stuff before its goes on its journey across the Atlantic and back. :))
I feel a little urge to drive the 2,5 hours to Wernberg-Köblitz and burglar my purple stuff before its goes on its journey across the Atlantic and back. :))TIL GMK is located in Bavaria
Since Munich is nearby, [...]From a US standpoint everything in Germany is located near Munich :D
Lol yeah. It may be "only" 600 km but good luck doing some parts of that road. Take the wrong exit and you will spend 4 hours trying to get out of Berlin alone. :DSince Munich is nearby, [...]From a US standpoint everything in Germany is located near Munich :D
Still waiting for message that says shipped.
Ivan, were there any unpaid leftovers?
Maybe, I already have the CMYK + Esc coming. Pondering whether I want the purple keys too
Order has been shipped to me.
Yes, I know it seems silly to go to USA and back for Europe people, but you should get to avoid paying VAT.
Order has been shipped to me.That's what I hope for, too. :D
Yes, I know it seems silly to go to USA and back for Europe people, but you should get to avoid paying VAT.
Yes, I hope to have the first paid orders on their way out by end of next week provided things stay on schedule.
Yes, I hope to have the first paid orders on their way out by end of next week provided things stay on schedule.
he has about 3/4 of them now with the rest headed down sometime this week hopefullyYes, I hope to have the first paid orders on their way out by end of next week provided things stay on schedule.
Does that mean you also have flynn's caps as well Ivan?
Photos!
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It probably be tomorrow for photo, I have to borrow camera.
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It probably be tomorrow for photo, I have to borrow camera.
don't make me drive down to Iowa tonight just to take a picture....
Yes they all look AMAZING. Esc packs are all done, CMYK set I have about 120 sorted or so.
Yes they all look AMAZING. Esc packs are all done, CMYK set I have about 120 sorted or so.
Seems like the right shift and caps lock legends are top left justified instead of center left justified. Oops.
Seems like the right shift and caps lock legends are top left justified instead of center left justified. Oops.
i'd love to get a purple set if any left overs. can't believe i missed this. stupid self ban.
im just so annoyed because before my self ban this was the last stuff i said i would allow myself to buy but didn't think it would go ahead so quickly lol.
oh well hopefully some extras come up :)
Seems like the right shift and caps lock legends are top left justified instead of center left justified. Oops.
Top left justified is what i have on both my shift keys on my vintage DS set .. so i think that's the correct one.
edit: dt-wiki G80-2510 pictures show that also the capslock padlock/handbag should be top aligned;
so basically it appears that only the purple left shift is wrong;
edit2: ah i see now on a US Dolch set that in case the shift key also has the text 'shift' it then is centered left, my set is iSO-DE;
so it looks like a mold mixup;
is it worth pointing out to them?
they'll make it right next time hopefully, it is what it is, start mailing them :)Uhhh why would he ship if GMK made a mistake...?
he has to ask for replacement for all the keys that legends are wrong, lets say 4 keys per set are wrong, times 300 sets, that's 1200 keys.... Makes me wonder how many of you would of noticed this if JD didn't pointed it out?they'll make it right next time hopefully, it is what it is, start mailing them :)Uhhh why would he ship if GMK made a mistake...?
Seems like the right shift and caps lock legends are top left justified instead of center left justified. Oops.Oh... Doesn't the right Alt look darker purple too? It could just be my monitor or my vision going out...
So if these get remade what happens to all the ones that are already made?
So which is wrong - is the left shift supposed to be top justified or are the rest (right shift, caps lock etc) supposed to be centered? Also, is the return key wrong?Looking at the CKMY, I would think it was the right shift on the purple mods.
I'm really disappointed. It is different from orginal proposal.Welcome to GeekHack!
Please stop panicking, there are very few errors.
What we wanted and bought were sets that have the original Cherry legends and go with vintage cherry sets. The mockups are just mockups, not technical specifications. luckyryan333's comparison posts with the mockups don't make any sense.
The only mistakes I've seen on the new photos in the OP are the one that jd pointed out about the purple left ANSI shift (the arrow is too low), and the 1x1 Ctrl legends being centered instead of left aligned (compare to http://deskthority.net/w/images/e/eb/Cherry_11900.jpg).
All the rest is fine.
The ANSI Return -- well, that's their layout if you dont want the word "Enter" printed on it, which we didn't. I don't see anything "retarded" there at all.
You could argue about the centered legends on Windows and Menu keys, but I think they look much better than the old ones (see the link above). Windows keys are generally centered since 2007, and going from there it just makes sense to center the legend on the menu key, too.
Yes I already contact to GMK about the non uniform legends. I do not know yet what happens to the mistake keys, if they will require to send back or what as I don't know what their policies are for rerun yet. I will keep posted on this situation.
As I said before I am mostly concerned with the white/purple 2.25 shift. The Ctrl is passable in my opinion but I can pursue those getting reran also if most people wish it. The rest of the legends are what was expected.
In the future I will make sure to get full proofs before going to production to make certain we don't have any more of these kind of surprises/problems.
I know this has to be frustrating Ivan, given all the work you've put into this project. I just wanted to say that I'm so glad you are leading this group buy.
Thank you.
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What happened to your gif? I have that one saved and it doesn't have that funky band in the middle.
Yes I already contact to GMK about the non uniform legends. I do not know yet what happens to the mistake keys, if they will require to send back or what as I don't know what their policies are for rerun yet. I will keep posted on this situation.
As I said before I am mostly concerned with the white/purple 2.25 shift. The Ctrl is passable in my opinion but I can pursue those getting reran also if most people wish it. The rest of the legends are what was expected.
In the future I will make sure to get full proofs before going to production to make certain we don't have any more of these kind of surprises/problems.
I am working with GMK to come to some resolution and get corrected keys. There will be a delay due to this problems until this issue is worked out. Everything else is sorted and will be ready to go as soon as is resolved. I will keep you all updated.
I am working with GMK to come to some resolution and get corrected keys. There will be a delay due to this problems until this issue is worked out. Everything else is sorted and will be ready to go as soon as is resolved. I will keep you all updated.
So disappointed I didn't order any sets. Anyone who is willing to part with a purple and/or cmyk set please let me know!
so what's being fixed? just purple shift? if nothing from CMYK is getting fixed, any chance you can ship them out in the meantime?
Well, they made a mistake with the legend, but they are of the highest quality mistakes! Sure the mistake sucks because it makes a delay, but I am otherwise just as happy with the keycaps as old Cherry stuff I had already.
I guess not many people seem to be too fussed about the 1x Ctrl keys, so I probably will start shipping the orders that don't have purple.
I wish there was a set of blanks too because those would look even sexier on my Cyan QFR.
I'm very disappointed in GMK.
Well, they made a mistake with the legend, but they are of the highest quality mistakes! Sure the mistake sucks because it makes a delay, but I am just as happy with the keycaps as old Cherry stuff I had already.
Well I guess not many people seem to be too fussed about the 1x Ctrl keys, so I probably will start shipping the orders that don't have purple.
I'm very disappointed in GMK.
I'm very disappointed in GMK.
lol. I'll admit I'm bummed it'll take longer, but this means it will get here about the time dolch should be ready. Dolch + CMY on a clear acrylic MX Mini... Oh lawd yes!I'm very disappointed in GMK.
You'll get over it
is it possible to get the information which other customers buy double shot cherry- profile caps from them? I mean they don't do it for fun and as they bought the machines and molds they seem to sell huge amounts of nice keycaps to other companies.
so there must be lots of keyboards with cherry profile 2shots made by GMK. I'd love to know where to search for them...
Thanks for the update, Ivan! A two week delay is really not bad at all.Thisss. Thx Lysol <3
No you guys well get the mistakes keys too :D
Alright, so the word is there will be about a 2 week delay while we wait for replacement white/purple 2.25 shift, and both white/purple and black/magenta 1x Ctrl keys. For those that ordered Esc packs only I will have your orders shipped out by the end of week.
They primarily make specialty keyboards for financial sector like WEY, industrial control equipment, and special order POS keyboards like the SKIData. Outside of our groupbuys and originative I don't think there is anyone else doing GMK stuff for home users.
Oh, yes I forgot since they only have the one Esc key and made it sound like they won't be doing any more.
Oh, yes I forgot since they only have the one Esc key and made it sound like they won't be doing any more.
lysol,
I am sorry you lost me here. what does this mean?
Those with orders of only Esc keys, your orders have been shipped. You should have received any relevant tracking info via paypal/email.
Stop PM me about the leftovers! I will post what is available after the replacement keys are in!
Hmm I was wondering. Are there any leftovers? (nubbinator is too cool to walk alone)
wait, is your avatar from Salem's Lot?
Those with orders of only Esc keys, your orders have been shipped. You should have received any relevant tracking info via paypal/email.
Jackpot - Thanks!
*please do not go ask Ivan about shipping your order our early before the replacements are here*
These keys all look amazing, and i'm so glad they got made in the end. Even though purple isn't my favorite and with just the modifier keys it still looks sweet
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Very sweet! The purple looks a bit lighter than I hoped, but it's purple none the lessI think that's a good portion flash there.
Very sweet! The purple looks a bit lighter than I hoped, but it's purple none the less
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I'm busy packing them all up and will start mailing out through the week.
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I'm busy packing them all up and will start mailing out through the week.
awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww yeaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh group hug everyone!
Ivan,
Will this set cause issues with poker LEDs? im assuming im going to have to go with flat leds like this so the cap can bottom out correctly?Show Image(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/2x3x4mm-Square-Head-2-Pin-Blue-LED-Light-Emitting-Diode-/00/s/MTEwMFgxMTAw/z/iMQAAMXQWlFRvAbW/$T2eC16F,!)UE9s3wBnF5BRv!bWZ(Fw~~60_57.JPG)
See OP for available leftovers.
Originative Dolch and Ivan's Mods... :eek: :eek: :eek:
Paid invoice.
My vote is for off white or creamy with pruple fonts!
my vote is for this combo to happen full set
No way in hell it would sell 300.my vote is for this combo to happen full set
That set makes the baby Jesus cry.
Paid invoice.
My vote is for off white or creamy with pruple fonts!
Paid invoice.
My vote is for off white or creamy with pruple fonts!
No way in hell it would sell 300.my vote is for this combo to happen full set
That set makes the baby Jesus cry.
It's 400 MOQ for alpha sets... :(
Since we're suggesting ridiculous layouts
I have to always come in and suggest this, of course we can replace the purple mods for different colour :blank:
Source - http://pinchocodia.tistory.com/17Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/NaA2n.jpg)
Oops, yes, sorry, thinking about something else. Plus still trying to acclimatise to this HHKB.That's like comparing **** to chocolate
Tai Hao only has black, red, blue, green, yellow, but you could come close to that ^
and that's why there will be voting, let the best and most desirable combo win!!!! and for those that don't like the combo they will just skip the 2nd GB and hopefully 3rd GB or maeby 4th GB perhaps Lysol will be more experienced and he can start taking color combo votes for full sets and not just partial stuff :)
Since we're suggesting ridiculous layoutscolor block :D nice
I have to always come in and suggest this, of course we can replace the purple mods for different colour :blank:
Source - http://pinchocodia.tistory.com/17Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/NaA2n.jpg)
my vote is for this combo to happen full set
That set makes the baby Jesus cry.
@Binge: Sorry (really), my English is just too bad to understand this post.
Could you rephrase? Thanks a lot.
What is a "MOQ killer set"? Is that a dulled-down one in order to exceed ("kill") the MOQ , or just the opposite?
What is a "whollop post smack super stick"? Which posts would you smack and why?
I feel dumb but I just don't get it.
@Binge: Sorry (really), my English is just too bad to understand this post.
Could you rephrase? Thanks a lot.
What is a "MOQ killer set"? Is that a dulled-down one in order to exceed ("kill") the MOQ , or just the opposite?
What is a "whollop post smack super stick"? Which posts would you smack and why?
I feel dumb but I just don't get it.
You are not dumb or stupid. Ask Lysol. I am a boob.
What I am trying to explain is that there needs to be an attractive set and not a wild set for our first colorways. An attractive set will be a solid buy for everyone who wants a nice double shot set. With a more "exciting set" we need universal acceptance. These wild or exciting color sets I call an MOQ killer because they KILL our ability to achieve MOQ. They just ruin the numbers, and without the numbers we don't get to order a set.
Well we are getting off track here a bit, but I will give a preview of alpha set color choices I was planning on making for vote (legend color/base color)
clear/medium grey (about half way between dolch alphas and dolch mods), white/red (like the famous red esc keys), white/bright green (like the esc key from this buy), white/bright blue, a spot to write some other thing. There will be 3 multiple choice with the same options, first, second, third choice. If there is ties or near to we will vote again with those highest vote choice only.
I know there is some fans of the handarbiet (you may have just noticed all the colors suggested are in there)... but it won't ever be ran as one set. But! with my modular packs systems you can build it, or something very close to it at least, without having to buy whole fullsize keysets, just those parts :D You will just have to wait awhile to make it, like 4-5 buys long.
oi bazemk, we're not even voting yet, calm down;
keycaps addiction is serious, seriously;
tl,dr
ROFL!!! You guys have me in stitches here. Which is good cause I am super pissed off with stamps.com just now. ****ing ballache stupid software. WHY THE **** does it care what is the street, the city, blah blah blah for INTERNATIONAL addresses. USPS does not have to deal with it, but the local post, so why does it force me to put each thing in a separate field that is not even in the right order for the local address formats? WHY? Someone needs to explain this stupidity to me please.
I understood the idea to do a "small set" buy with GMK to establish a working relationship, but we might need to toss out the idea of completing the purple modifiers with nav/arrow/F5-F8. Buying just alphas is a bad idea right now because if you didn't get in on the purple modifiers then you have nothing to pair it with. The best idea would be to "do it right" from here on out and just go for an entire set. Mission accomplished with GMK relationship, and I think everyone can accept that the purple modifier keys will look great on 60% boards and leave it at that. Maybe GMK will drop their MOQ in the future and we can re-visit finishing the purple set.
We should focus on one full set so that it appeals to everyone. Just bundle in the 1x, 1.25x, and 1.5x keys (don't forget 1.25 and 1.75x shifts), and the language packs and everyone ansi can suck it up and pay the extra $10-15 so our pals on the other side of the ocean can get some love for a change.
I'm just going to throw it out there, but there isn't a yellow on black and/or black on yellow set that I know of and the two look pretty nice together. It could be "Bumble bee" or something like that. Maybe even "racing bee".
I don't mind if purple is left behind, and even if it don't happen in future its fine. Full set would be the way to go, does Lysol wants to run full set?
I for one would buy several of the language kits if they are separate if that is required to get them made.
I also support going with popular less unique colourways which may fit more tastes. As someone else mentioned, going with something very specific will decrease the number of orders and be a "MOQ killer". Are there any ideas as to what colours are the most popular and which might get the widest adoption?
I for one would buy several of the language kits if they are separate if that is required to get them made.
I also support going with popular less unique colourways which may fit more tastes. As someone else mentioned, going with something very specific will decrease the number of orders and be a "MOQ killer". Are there any ideas as to what colours are the most popular and which might get the widest adoption?
everything else besides Classic, Dolch and Skidata color combos, Sherry has them all already. Question is what other color combos would be appealing to most of the peeps out there?
I don't mind if purple is left behind, and even if it don't happen in future its fine. Full set would be the way to go, does Lysol wants to run full set?
My understanding was we were trying to slowly get to the point where we are running once or twice a year full sets from GMK. I think with our first buy successfully completed aside from the shipping, which will be done soon, we can skip another small buy and go straight to a full set unless there is something I'm not aware of.
everything else besides Classic, Dolch and Skidata color combos, Sherry has them all already. Question is what other color combos would be appealing to most of the peeps out there?
I for one would buy several of the language kits if they are separate if that is required to get them made.
I also support going with popular less unique colourways which may fit more tastes. As someone else mentioned, going with something very specific will decrease the number of orders and be a "MOQ killer". Are there any ideas as to what colours are the most popular and which might get the widest adoption?
everything else besides Classic, Dolch and Skidata color combos, Sherry has them all already. Question is what other color combos would be appealing to most of the peeps out there?
Yeah, I know. Sadly, it looks like those sets will never be usable for folks outside of the US because of Sherry. Those would probably have been the ones most likely to be able to achieve MOQ too. I guess completing those sets is out of the question?
black might work... yellow is not a very popular color.
It would be great to get a non-sherry set from GMK. Even if the available sets are the same colors people would choose to buy for lower costs. Just an observation. The sets that sell keep selling.
I don't need to have higher brain function to see trend. Being a boob, which became a hateful title, gives me the power to notice things. Noticing the rise in pac62 prices on ebay and attention sherraton's site has received leads me to believe that MOQ would not be difficult with the right colorways. Lime green on pure cyan? People can keep on dreaming their sick dreams. Yellow and black? black might work... yellow is not a very popular color.
ROFL!!! You guys have me in stitches here. Which is good cause I am super pissed off with stamps.com just now. ****ing ballache stupid software. WHY THE **** does it care what is the street, the city, blah blah blah for INTERNATIONAL addresses. USPS does not have to deal with it, but the local post, so why does it force me to put each thing in a separate field that is not even in the right order for the local address formats? WHY? Someone needs to explain this stupidity to me please.
most likely yes because Sherry will be carrying 1.5 shifts, x1 R4 blanks, x1 R1 windowed and possibly ISO with the languages pack down the road. So looking at that perspective, the Dolch,Classic and Skidata will be complete trough his store. He also might bring in the coffee/cream sets too, at least they were speaking on the forums there about it... So what we need is presenting color combos sets and let people vote on them, and let other keyboard lovers sites know about the voting.
Just some keyboard related stuff I found in my imgur with black and yellow:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/EehZQQM.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/bA106uH.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/23vvP.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/qZ4XT.jpg)
So, I had never heard of rit-dyeing keys before, but that's apparently how the black on yellow keys were made (what can I say, I was curious and had to know where those came from). Just need to find some cherry doubleshot black on white keys first...
So, I had never heard of rit-dyeing keys before, but that's apparently how the black on yellow keys were made (what can I say, I was curious and had to know where those came from). Just need to find some cherry doubleshot black on white keys first...
They didn't look dyed to me when I had them, but perhaps they were. I couldn't bring myself to cut in to see what the guts were like.
http://www.overclock.net/t/551389/keyboard-dye-customization-guide/70 (http://www.overclock.net/t/551389/keyboard-dye-customization-guide/70)
They looked identical to the caps in this thread, so I just assumed they were the same ones.
in terms of yellow, i would like to see BoY for the full set. But Daniel, have you thought about seeing if we could leverage the massive number of orders for toxic and do it with GMK? some people would drop out because of cost, but some would probably join.
most likely yes because Sherry will be carrying 1.5 shifts, x1 R4 blanks, x1 R1 windowed and possibly ISO with the languages pack down the road. So looking at that perspective, the Dolch,Classic and Skidata will be complete trough his store. He also might bring in the coffee/cream sets too, at least they were speaking on the forums there about it... So what we need is presenting color combos sets and let people vote on them, and let other keyboard lovers sites know about the voting.
Where did you read about Sherry buying ISO? I haven't read anything whichy would indicate that he would ever expand the sets he carries from ANSI.
For some actual news, I am approximately 45% done with getting everything shipped. :DThat's what I'm looking for!!! :))
For some actual news, I am approximately 45% done with getting everything shipped. :DMine is one of the 45%. :):):)
For some actual news, I am approximately 45% done with getting everything shipped. :DMine is one of the 45%. :):):)
For some actual news, I am approximately 45% done with getting everything shipped. :D
As posted above mine has been shipped and I'm international. ;)For some actual news, I am approximately 45% done with getting everything shipped. :D
I presume that we will receive shipping notices once our orders have gone out? Also, I presume that international orders are least likely to get done first based on your rant at stamps.com yesterday!
As posted above mine has been shipped and I'm international. ;)For some actual news, I am approximately 45% done with getting everything shipped. :D
I presume that we will receive shipping notices once our orders have gone out? Also, I presume that international orders are least likely to get done first based on your rant at stamps.com yesterday!
We should focus on one full set so that it appeals to everyone. Just bundle in the 1x, 1.25x, and 1.5x keys (don't forget 1.25 and 1.75x shifts), and the language packs and everyone ansi can suck it up and pay the extra $10-15 so our pals on the other side of the ocean can get some love for a change.
As posted above mine has been shipped and I'm international. ;)
Oooh exciting - thanks! :D
I have been sending out in order of paid for the most part, or some that have order individual keys right away since I packing them to keep the orders correct. Your location has no preference.
FYI I finally sent Ivan the last 35 sets of MY7000 DS he was waiting on me for. He'll have them Monday and then any orders stuck waiting because of them could be sent out.
sorry it took so long, but i've been working 12+ hour days for like the last couple weeks and today is the 1st time i've seen daylight while USPS was open
Got my sets, thank you!
Got my sets, thank you!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/9Tq9trj.gif)
****ing awesome!!
OK, that board just blew my face off. :blank:
:cool: Jocelyn, is that a CMYK mod set or was your board just born sexy?
Thanks, but now I'm not sure if I should use White or Gray Blanks. I have enough for two sets, but hmmm maybe I should mix gray and white :)
These caps are sexyShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/XgR2Olgh.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ATUlotIh.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/NEa6hRYh.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/F1tIeFzh.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/W148TfGh.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/PGWZQCUh.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/AvtOzWZh.jpg)
Wow those pictures are AMAZING!!
I got mine, so awesome! Thanks!
Sadly, I think I mistakenly gave away part of my Cherry DS set... when I started putting them on a board, I ended with this:
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So sad right now. :(
Even though you're an Aggie and I'm a Bear with Longhorn leanings, I've got an extra set I can send you at cost if you want it. Should be all of $15 shipped. You'll need a spacebar since it's a7xmisspoke, I believe it's a 6x, but the rest will fill out your keyboard..
I realize some have not been tracking everything throughout the buy, but it is supposed to have all of these key. The centered arrow 2.25 shift and centered controls were a production mistake and are 'extras'.
I got mine, so awesome! Thanks!
Sadly, I think I mistakenly gave away part of my Cherry DS set... when I started putting them on a board, I ended with this:
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So sad right now. :(
Delivered - June 21, 2013, 7:03 pm
yeah i got tracking via paypal, not a seperate service
oh so i went to my mailbox, which is not that large, maybe the smallest standard you can have (i have a apartment-type mail center for my complex, i have to walk a few blocks to get there)
this is self explanatory i doubt Ivan sent it looking like this
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5457/9106130958_2de0c03387.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/panicfx/9106130958/)
**** you usps (http://www.flickr.com/photos/panicfx/9106130958/) by almightyglod (http://www.flickr.com/people/panicfx/), on Flickr
i hope everything is ok!
yeah i got tracking via paypal, not a seperate service
oh so i went to my mailbox, which is not that large, maybe the smallest standard you can have (i have a apartment-type mail center for my complex, i have to walk a few blocks to get there)
this is self explanatory i doubt Ivan sent it looking like this
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5457/9106130958_2de0c03387.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/panicfx/9106130958/)
**** you usps (http://www.flickr.com/photos/panicfx/9106130958/) by almightyglod (http://www.flickr.com/people/panicfx/), on Flickr
i hope everything is ok!
Ouch, did it turn out to be fine?
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Got my sets, thank you!
Got a couple WoP mods today and tossed them on my keyboard. Here's the pic Greystoke was referencing:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/qB3bxUO.jpg)
Coupled with the CMYK, it's a little over the top and flamboyant, but it's pretty awesome.
Got a couple WoP mods today and tossed them on my keyboard. Here's the pic Greystoke was referencing:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/qB3bxUO.jpg)
Coupled with the CMYK, it's a little over the top and flamboyant, but it's pretty awesome.
Sadly, I noticed an issue with with Alt Gr cap, and, while it bugs me a little, I don't think it's so much that I would make an issue out of it.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/IlzglF6.png)
Oops. I suppose a few mistakes are bound to happen when sorting and packing up such a large amount sets. I did double check them too, so it means I missed it twice... kind of sad really. I suppose it wouldn't hurt to triple check the ones I still have before filling those orders out into the post.
Sorry about that nubbinator. I did try and check for any defects but did it pretty quickly.
Yes you should have menu and windows keys in the purple set Greystoke. I will send you some if you would like. Sorry about this.
Flamboyant is the only way to rock a keyboard. That is prolly the hottest board I've seen this week. Good stuff nub!
Oh man, the purple looks way nicer in your pictures than it has in the previous images (which were probably taken with on-camera flash, which tends to mess with this sort of thing). Are your pictures closer to what they look like IRL? If so, I'm very excited.
Got a couple WoP mods today and tossed them on my keyboard. Here's the pic Greystoke was referencing:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/qB3bxUO.jpg)
Coupled with the CMYK, it's a little over the top and flamboyant, but it's pretty awesome.
Sadly, I noticed an issue with with Alt Gr cap, and, while it bugs me a little, I don't think it's so much that I would make an issue out of it.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/IlzglF6.png)
I have seen this sort of mistakes on Cherry board DS caps, I guess stuff like this happen.
my regret not joining this gb earlier. now no where to find that black on white ds. :DI'm glad I got them. They were a little dirty but they cleaned up very well. Heavy shine on the numpad and mods but they aren't being used anyway.
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Finally able to replace all of the original Portuguese keys. ;D
Thanks Ivan!
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Finally able to replace all of the original Portuguese keys. ;D
Thanks Ivan!
These keys look really nice in the pictures posted here. I'm a little confused as to the best place to get caps to match what I bought here. Can anyone point me to a set that would work with these?I'm using my CMYK with my white imsto PBT caps. Looks really nice. Gonna use my purple with Dolch I think.
These keys look really nice in the pictures posted here. I'm a little confused as to the best place to get caps to match what I bought here. Can anyone point me to a set that would work with these?Gonna use my purple with Dolch I think.
Oh man why didn't I think of that, gonna try these on a dolch RIGHT NAO!
I can't do CMYK + Dolch. I have to have matching legend colours. CMYW would look great.
Purple+SKIData :O
There are still 18 order left to send, but I ran out of mailers so if you haven't got a shipment notice with a tracking via paypal yet you are probably one of those people. There will be a short delay few days for me to send those out while I wait for the mailers I ordered to arrive to me. Sorry.
On a side note, it's probably just my imagination but do Cherry caps make MX Green switches seem lighter...don't think you're just imagining this, the heavier cap changes the feeling
On a side note, it's probably just my imagination but do Cherry caps make MX Green switches seem lighter...don't think you're just imagining this, the heavier cap changes the feeling
Ivan's big box came in today.
Talk about heavy, this was one of the heaviest ones (key-cap wise) ever delivered to my place thus far.
The guy put everything in there but the kitchen sink ;D .
The purple is superb, he made a wise choice going with that colour. In fact I trust him to propose the next Group Buy GMK colour selection.
The man has style above all else. THanks for running this Group Buy and I am looking forward to anymore you have running.
That is a fantastic picture.
Heh I only just noticed the Portal mods :)
Holding a bag of purple mods in your own hands will eliminate any doubts of joining the next GMK GB, no matter what color or set.. those things are magic, just try it yourself.
I'll be buying a bar of milka later for science, but i'm pretty sure it's the exact same purple.
The esc green is more towards a pear than a granny smith apple.
Can't thank you enough Ivanovichsdude.
Purple on yellowed (not the caps).. the legends are inverted, not mismatched.
Holding a bag of purple mods in your own hands will eliminate any doubts of joining the next GMK GB, no matter what color or set.. those things are magic, just try it yourself.
I'll be buying a bar of milka later for science, but i'm pretty sure it's the exact same purple.
The esc green is more towards a pear than a granny smith apple.
Can't thank you enough Ivanovichsdude.
Purple on yellowed (not the caps).. the legends are inverted, not mismatched.
These are the best modifiers I have ever seen! Thanks so much :DThat is almost exactly the look I am going for when my Round 4 Noir's arrive. TKL with a white case. :DShow Image(http://s14.postimg.org/7vh97a941/image.jpg)
Thanks to everyone that participated and made this a success!
Thanks to everyone that participated and made this a success!
No problem, it's been a joy to help and get some really amazing caps <3
These are the best modifiers I have ever seen! Thanks so much :DThat is almost exactly the look I am going for when my Round 4 Noir's arrive. TKL with a white case. :DShow Image(http://s14.postimg.org/7vh97a941/image.jpg)
Thanks to everyone that participated and made this a success!
The black keys also had a large amount of keyboard fluff in the bag..GH themed cushions anyone? :)
The black keys also had a large amount of keyboard fluff in the bag..GH themed cushions anyone? :)
I assure you, with all the lint and hair that was in those keyboards we could have actually made cushions... :-X
Why should a Cherry / GMK stepped Caps Lock be centered
Sorry Soarer, I will get you taken care of.
I got mine yesterday! Will try out the CMYK keys later. :)
No flash:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/6gcA6Gg.jpg)
Flash:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/KcH2jYE.jpg)
Am I the one who hasn't received it yet?
:(i don't find it too bad;
here made you a light case:Now that was an improvement. Thanks! :)
got mine today. and extra two 1x ctrl + 2.25 shift in my package.
got mine today. and extra two 1x ctrl + 2.25 shift in my package.
I was about to post the same thing when I got mine, but then realized that they were misaligned and we got to keep the rejects. :)
Customs had mercy and I received mine today, too! Flawlessly sorted splendor! 8)
While my flynn set was drying after a bath in detergent, my inner child came out for a visit.
Thank you Ivan for this perfectly organized groupbuy, and thank you Flynn for hopping in and saving the MOQ with what must have been endless keypull hours.
Looking forward to what will come out of the next GMK rounds! ;D
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Sexy Noir/CMY goodness. :cool:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/XqHDNIal.jpg)
Keycaps are some serious world travelers. :))
I wish I was a keycap, no wait..... then I would get bumped on the head all day long....
Keycaps are some serious world travelers. :))
I wish I was a keycap, no wait..... then I would get bumped on the head all day long....
Anyone from Europe who has gotten their's already? USPS hasn't updated tracking since the 25th.... are they just lazy or did they lose my package???
Anyone from Europe who has gotten their's already? USPS hasn't updated tracking since the 25th.... are they just lazy or did they lose my package???
Anyone from Europe who has gotten their's already? USPS hasn't updated tracking since the 25th.... are they just lazy or did they lose my package???
Available:
1 white/purple
See OP for prices.
Individual key $2/ea:
3 - cyan Alt Gr 1.5
4 - white/purple Alt Gr 1.25
13 - magenta Ctrl 1x
13 - white/purple Ctrl 1x
3 - white/purple Ctrl 1.25
5 - white/purple shift 1.25
8 - white/purple shift 2.25
7 - white/purple caps lock full touch 1.75
7 - white/purple caps lock stepped 1.75
Where were you guys when we struggled to reach MOQ :D
Well now everyone knows GMK keys are super cool and high quality mega awesome, so don't drag the feet ordering on the next buy :)
woo!
http://imgur.com/DjR5SLH
http://imgur.com/KAyN6Vo
woo!
http://imgur.com/DjR5SLH
http://imgur.com/KAyN6Vo
Where are those green keys from? Me likey.
Well now everyone knows GMK keys are super cool and high quality mega awesome, so don't drag the feet ordering on the next buy :)
woo!That green looks really really good with purple.
http://imgur.com/DjR5SLH
http://imgur.com/KAyN6Vo
woo!
http://imgur.com/DjR5SLH
http://imgur.com/KAyN6Vo
woo!
http://imgur.com/DjR5SLH
http://imgur.com/KAyN6Vo
Where are those green keys from? Me likey.
woo!
http://imgur.com/DjR5SLH
http://imgur.com/KAyN6Vo
Where are those green keys from? Me likey.
The greens are from EK :D thank you!
woo!
http://imgur.com/DjR5SLH
http://imgur.com/KAyN6Vo
Where are those green keys from? Me likey.
The greens are from EK :D thank you!
Just a few weeks ago I was like who would want colored modifiers, now I'm like whoa! Those are awesome.