Author Topic: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped (Read 6510 times)

XMIT · « **on:** Fri, 12 June 2015, 11:54:18 »

I'm selling some laminated key cap mats! I have ten left in stock as of 2015-07-13, 09:32 Central US time. But, I do need to order more mailing tubes if I get more orders.

$5 shipped within the United States.
$10 shipped outside the United States. (Wow! Was $15! What a deal!)
$5 per additional sheet regardless of destination.

Payment via Paypal invoice, ships in a couple of days. I ship these in a cardboard tube as a USPS First Class package. Satisfaction guaranteed.

These are "keycap_paper_legal_v3.pdf", printed on legal paper and laminated with Scotch brand thermal laminating pouches.

This is forked from another thread:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=72605.msg1775893#msg1775893

Mod Edit: Removed Moderation Note prior to approval.

filphil · « **Reply #1 on:** Fri, 12 June 2015, 21:37:22 »

I'll pick one up. Pm me.

XMIT · « **Reply #2 on:** Fri, 12 June 2015, 21:48:09 »

Sorry, I'm an old man and go to bed early.

I see some PMs and I'll respond in the morning.

berserkfan · « **Reply #3 on:** Sat, 13 June 2015, 01:21:47 »

Would it be ok for you to share the pdf as well? Some of us live abroad and shipping would be unnecessarily high, may as well let then print it out themselves.

nubbinator · « **Reply #4 on:** Sat, 13 June 2015, 01:32:45 »

Quote from: berserkfan on Sat, 13 June 2015, 01:21:47

Would it be ok for you to share the pdf as well? Some of us live abroad and shipping would be unnecessarily high, may as well let then print it out themselves.

From the thread in the OP

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=33475.msg631863#msg631863

iamtootallforthis · « **Reply #5 on:** Sat, 13 June 2015, 03:08:25 »

Sed8op8 · « **Reply #6 on:** Sat, 13 June 2015, 03:11:38 »

Thank you for this I have been wanting one for awhile

XMIT · « **Reply #7 on:** Sat, 13 June 2015, 07:08:20 »

Quote from: nubbinator on Sat, 13 June 2015, 01:32:45

Quote from: berserkfan on Sat, 13 June 2015, 01:21:47
Would it be ok for you to share the pdf as well? Some of us live abroad and shipping would be unnecessarily high, may as well let then print it out themselves.

From the thread in the OP

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=33475.msg631863#msg631863

Yep. This. Anyone is welcome to print these out. I'm just doing this as a convenience.

Someone asked if these are "still available". I can always generate more pretty easily. In fact, I will have to, if everyone who has expressed interest so far picks one up.

I believe I've responded to all PMs so far. Please let me know if somehow I missed yours!

XMIT · « **Reply #8 on:** Sat, 13 June 2015, 11:30:02 »

Update:

I'm changing my shipping method from "large flat envelope" to "cardboard tube" for all orders. This is a free upgrade for all existing orders.

However, this does increase my costs. For all new orders, the price is now $7 shipped. All of this is the cost of the more durable tube and the extra shipping.

XMIT · « **Reply #9 on:** Sat, 13 June 2015, 11:40:26 »

Added this line to the OP:
I ship these in a cardboard tube as a USPS First Class package. Satisfaction guaranteed.

What this means is that if you get the tube and the laminated sheet, and there is something wrong with it, send me a PM with a photo of what is wrong and we'll figure something out! Though, I'm hoping that shipping these in a tube and not in an envelope avoids most mailing issues (folds, dents, and the like).

MarkRobbo · « **Reply #10 on:** Sat, 13 June 2015, 12:19:25 »

How much would these be to ship internationally?

XMIT · « **Reply #11 on:** Sat, 13 June 2015, 14:14:32 »

Quote from: MarkRobbo on Sat, 13 June 2015, 12:19:25

How much would these be to ship internationally?

I'm happy to ship internationally. The rate depends on the country. Also, sadly, a tube is rather more expensive to ship than an envelope.

For the UK I can do $15 for a single laminated sheet and $5 for any additional sheets. It will probably be similar for most other countries.

absyrd · « **Reply #12 on:** Sat, 13 June 2015, 14:17:00 »

Overseas shipping of tubes sucks cost-wise. I used to send art back and forth regularly. $15 sounds like a steal.

XMIT · « **Reply #13 on:** Sat, 13 June 2015, 14:21:37 »

So far, 14 orders have been placed and 13 have been paid. Thanks everyone! I wonder if I should have run this as a group buy. Maybe next time. I still have a few more here. I can make as many as anyone desires. It will just take me a little while to replenish some supplies if I get way more orders. That just takes a couple of days.

Right now the only shipping delay is waiting for mailing tubes. I'm as excited to mail these to all of you as you are to receive them but I can't do much until the tubes are here.

I've checked a bunch of other countries for shipping rates and it looks like $15 will cover shipping to any country other than the US! I'll update the OP with this fact... EDIT: Done. I've also added a flat price for adding extra sheets in case you want two or more.

XMIT · « **Reply #14 on:** Sat, 13 June 2015, 14:22:31 »

Quote from: absyrd on Sat, 13 June 2015, 14:17:00

Overseas shipping of tubes sucks cost-wise. I used to send art back and forth regularly. $15 sounds like a steal.

Fortunately these tubes are light, at least according to the seller. Let's just hope there are no surprises when the tubes get here. >_<

absyrd · « **Reply #15 on:** Sat, 13 June 2015, 14:25:19 »

Quote from: XMIT on Sat, 13 June 2015, 14:22:31

Quote from: absyrd on Sat, 13 June 2015, 14:17:00
Overseas shipping of tubes sucks cost-wise. I used to send art back and forth regularly. $15 sounds like a steal.

Fortunately these tubes are light, at least according to the seller. Let's just hope there are no surprises when the tubes get here. >_<

I used to get the heavy-duty direct from uline. I doubt those are needed for this. I also would cut them down with a razor knife so there wasn't a ton of extra length for **** to slide around in it. Again, probably not a concern here, but may cut down on costs if they give you **** about length of tubes contributing to higher cost.

XMIT · « **Reply #16 on:** Mon, 15 June 2015, 10:54:49 »

The cardboard mailing tubes are in the mail. They should arrive around Thursday is my guess. l'll get the laminated sheets out within a day or two. If you ordered and paid, I'll send you a PM when your order is on the way. Also just for fun I'll post a photo of all the tubes ready to go!

baldgye · « **Reply #17 on:** Mon, 15 June 2015, 10:59:42 »

Can't recommend enough, got mine from Techkeys a while back and use it all the time

XMIT · « **Reply #18 on:** Sat, 20 June 2015, 16:05:30 »

The cardboard tubes are here! They are too long and I need to cut each one down with a hacksaw. These should be in the mail Tuesday at the latest!

XMIT · « **Reply #19 on:** Sun, 21 June 2015, 11:10:48 »

All packed and ready to go! These will be in the mail tomorrow. I still have enough supplies on hand to make three more sheets. Any takers?

XMIT · « **Reply #20 on:** Sun, 21 June 2015, 13:51:02 »

Okay, all orders are packed and labeled and will go in the mail tomorrow morning. For anyone who paid through PayPal invoice: I think PayPal will send a delivery confirmation number. If not let me know. I've contacted anyone international with a tracking number. Anyone else, sorry, no tracking for you!

I'll drop the price back down to $5 since I over-estimated printing costs. Three sheets left!

Carlos_the_turtle · « **Reply #21 on:** Sun, 21 June 2015, 14:11:27 »

XMIT · « **Reply #22 on:** Sun, 21 June 2015, 15:17:19 »

Replied to PM, invoice sent.

wakko wants one for local pickup. So that leaves one remaining! I'll edit the OP.

I can make another batch of 20 if I start getting orders in. This will require more laminating and mailing supplies.

Invaderevan · « **Reply #23 on:** Sun, 21 June 2015, 16:08:08 »

Quote from: XMIT on Sun, 21 June 2015, 15:17:19

Replied to PM, invoice sent.

wakko wants one for local pickup. So that leaves one remaining! I'll edit the OP.

I can make another batch of 20 if I start getting orders in. This will require more laminating and mailing supplies.

pm'd

XMIT · « **Reply #24 on:** Mon, 22 June 2015, 13:49:09 »

All orders are shipped! Hooray!

If anyone wants another let me know. I'll maintain a list of interested parties. If we get at least 10 I'll run another batch.

ceflame · « **Reply #25 on:** Thu, 25 June 2015, 17:15:13 »

Received mine today, thanks

filphil · « **Reply #26 on:** Thu, 25 June 2015, 17:46:25 »

Got mine today in NJ. Thanks!

heedpantsnow · « **Reply #27 on:** Thu, 25 June 2015, 19:15:22 »

Got mine today. Looks awesome. I may also use it as a placemat for my oatmeal.

XMIT · « **Reply #28 on:** Thu, 25 June 2015, 19:34:01 »

Great! I'd love a picture of one of the mats that arrived. Are they damaged at all? Are they un-curling okay?

I have six more tubes left in case anyone wants more. They are easy to print and lamination takes about a minute. Let me know!

filphil · « **Reply #29 on:** Thu, 25 June 2015, 20:25:25 »

Quote from: XMIT on Thu, 25 June 2015, 19:34:01

Great! I'd love a picture of one of the mats that arrived. Are they damaged at all? Are they un-curling okay?

I have six more tubes left in case anyone wants more. They are easy to print and lamination takes about a minute. Let me know!

Since I have two I left one taped to the table to uncurl it. I'll see in the morning how it goes. I might lay a book on top as added measure. If anything I'll take a hair dryer to add some heat to the mix.

Invaderevan · « **Reply #30 on:** Thu, 25 June 2015, 20:52:45 »

also got mine today! Thank you sir for having these made!

ceflame · « **Reply #31 on:** Thu, 25 June 2015, 20:53:19 »

Quote from: XMIT on Thu, 25 June 2015, 19:34:01

Great! I'd love a picture of one of the mats that arrived. Are they damaged at all? Are they un-curling okay?

I have six more tubes left in case anyone wants more. They are easy to print and lamination takes about a minute. Let me know!

It arrived in good shape. The curl isn't too bad either

XMIT · « **Reply #32 on:** Fri, 26 June 2015, 05:59:18 »

Heat may help with uncurling. Perhaps leave one out in the sun for a little while to get it warm, that may work about as well as a hair dryer.

iamtootallforthis · « **Reply #33 on:** Fri, 26 June 2015, 06:33:34 »

Got mine yesterday. Really happy with it as I no longer have to use tiny print outs. Thanks XMIT!

heedpantsnow · « **Reply #34 on:** Fri, 26 June 2015, 06:37:53 »

Quote from: XMIT on Fri, 26 June 2015, 05:59:18

Heat may help with uncurling. Perhaps leave one out in the sun for a little while to get it warm, that may work about as well as a hair dryer.

Or put your oatmeal on it...

iceman1925 · « **Reply #35 on:** Sat, 04 July 2015, 01:30:31 »

I'll take one next time they're available, thanks

XMIT · « **Reply #36 on:** Sat, 04 July 2015, 07:49:34 »

I've ordered another 20 laminating sheets. I'll run out of tubes soon too so I'm going to try making my own triangular mailers out of scrap cardboard.

Seranite · « **Reply #37 on:** Sat, 04 July 2015, 08:10:03 »

Quote from: iceman1925 on Sat, 04 July 2015, 01:30:31

I'll take one next time they're available, thanks

+1

iceman1925 · « **Reply #38 on:** Sat, 04 July 2015, 08:43:02 »

iMav · « **Reply #39 on:** Sat, 04 July 2015, 20:19:02 »

Quote from: Seranite on Sat, 04 July 2015, 08:10:03

Quote from: iceman1925 on Sat, 04 July 2015, 01:30:31
I'll take one next time they're available, thanks
+1

Me too!

mkawa · « **Reply #40 on:** Sat, 04 July 2015, 20:39:41 »

buy heavier laminate stock. like 3 mil or thicker. the original run that boost and i did of these was insane. i think we did <150 and the package to me weighed more than 10lbs.

Halverson · « **Reply #41 on:** Sat, 04 July 2015, 20:43:49 »

Quote from: mkawa on Sat, 04 July 2015, 20:39:41

buy heavier laminate stock. like 3 mil or thicker. the original run that boost and i did of these was insane. i think we did <150 and the package to me weighed more than 10lbs.

And my mailman folded both into my mailbox...that jerk

XMIT · « **Reply #42 on:** Sat, 04 July 2015, 20:59:45 »

I use 3 mil Scotch laminating sheets for these.

mkawa · « **Reply #43 on:** Sat, 04 July 2015, 23:41:11 »

oh dear. just laminate them with boat anchors XD

XMIT · « **Reply #44 on:** Sun, 05 July 2015, 19:51:54 »

I prefer the thick sheets! Speaking of which, the sheets arrived today. I wasn't expecting them until Tuesday. I'll ship next weekend.

iceman1925 · « **Reply #45 on:** Sun, 05 July 2015, 19:54:46 »

Woohooo

romevi · « **Reply #46 on:** Sun, 05 July 2015, 22:25:46 »

Hey XMIT, just wanted to know whether you got my order (same username over at Deskthority).

Looking forward to the sheet!

iceman1925 · « **Reply #47 on:** Sun, 05 July 2015, 22:47:37 »

How do I order?

XMIT · « **Reply #48 on:** Sat, 11 July 2015, 06:37:42 »

Sorry for the radio silence here friends, it's been a busy week. I've sent and processed a few more invoices. I'm going to work to pack these today, and ship on Monday.

If I invoice you after posting this message: know that your order may be delayed as I order more mailing tubes in. I have enough on hand to send one to every outstanding invoice already sent, but no more!

yobinad · « **Reply #49 on:** Sun, 12 July 2015, 09:58:38 »

Do you still have for sale? I want one

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Author Topic: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped (Read 6510 times)