Post by: Taylorisg on Wed, 12 August 2020, 13:34:54
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renders by pwade3, refer to samples below for real-world comparison
MOQ Update as of 9/25/20
Base Kits: 107/250
40's/Ortho/ISO: 37/150
Numpad: 31/150
**With MOQ pretty far away at this point, we’re regrettably having to shelve this project for now. Thank you to those who believed in this set for all your support.**
Group Buy Links
US Vendor Page (Panc.co): https://panc.co/ols/products/gmk-calcium
EU/UK Vendor Page (Prototypist): https://prototypist.net/collections/gmk-calcium
Canadian Vendor Page (deskhero): https://www.deskhero.ca/products/gmk-calcium
They’re somewhat clear keycaps. That's pretty much the idea. No it's not based on an anime character, sorry to disappoint!
This used to be called GMK GB, but wouldn't you know, that ended up being confusing. :P
Pictures!
Here are the kits:
Kits!
https://imgur.com/a/L0atu5A (https://imgur.com/a/L0atu5A)
Here are actual samples from GMK:
https://imgur.com/a/cbzVf6P (https://imgur.com/a/cbzVf6P)
MOQ
Capped MOQ @ 500 units. 250 units at minimum for Base Kit.
ETA
GB ends 10/2
Delivery April 2021 to vendors +/- delays, then to customers May 2021
[attachimg=5]
renders by pwade3, refer to samples below for real-world comparison
MOQ Update as of 9/25/20
Base Kits: 107/250
40's/Ortho/ISO: 37/150
Numpad: 31/150
**With MOQ pretty far away at this point, we’re regrettably having to shelve this project for now. Thank you to those who believed in this set for all your support.**
Group Buy Links
US Vendor Page (Panc.co): https://panc.co/ols/products/gmk-calcium
EU/UK Vendor Page (Prototypist): https://prototypist.net/collections/gmk-calcium
Canadian Vendor Page (deskhero): https://www.deskhero.ca/products/gmk-calcium
They’re somewhat clear keycaps. That's pretty much the idea. No it's not based on an anime character, sorry to disappoint!
This used to be called GMK GB, but wouldn't you know, that ended up being confusing. :P
Pictures!
Here are the kits:
Kits!
https://imgur.com/a/L0atu5A (https://imgur.com/a/L0atu5A)
Here are actual samples from GMK:
https://imgur.com/a/cbzVf6P (https://imgur.com/a/cbzVf6P)
MOQ
Capped MOQ @ 500 units. 250 units at minimum for Base Kit.
ETA
GB ends 10/2
Delivery April 2021 to vendors +/- delays, then to customers May 2021
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Wed, 12 August 2020, 15:26:04
Post by: Taylorisg on Wed, 12 August 2020, 15:26:31
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Post by: OtherAndrew on Wed, 12 August 2020, 15:28:46
yeezus keyset
Post by: LightningXI on Wed, 12 August 2020, 15:28:47
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Post by: switchnollie on Wed, 12 August 2020, 16:22:48
I've been waiting for clear cherry keys like this.
Post by: titanium on Wed, 12 August 2020, 16:48:18
Post by: mgsickler on Wed, 12 August 2020, 16:51:26
Hoping for a transparent GB run by the runner.I see what you did there.
In
Post by: Taylorisg on Wed, 12 August 2020, 17:19:50
Very cool :cool:
I've been waiting for clear cherry keys like this.
You and me both
Post by: Ensaum on Wed, 12 August 2020, 18:12:47
Post by: dvorcol on Wed, 12 August 2020, 18:21:06
(https://i.postimg.cc/cJ50cQDd/Atypical625spacebar.png)
Post by: Missingnumber on Wed, 12 August 2020, 18:27:18
Wow, the reddit thread is toxic. I miss the days where rmk was the nicest subreddit. Now I can barely stand it.
Maybe because the OP is being a troll? Someone asked about the offset space bar, and his response was "I dunno, it’s not real". That combined with the "renders" image and his other flippant responses. Plus the set is way overpriced for what it is. I'm surprised people are receiving it so well here.
Post by: Ensaum on Wed, 12 August 2020, 18:33:45
Wow, the reddit thread is toxic. I miss the days where rmk was the nicest subreddit. Now I can barely stand it.
Maybe because the OP is being a troll? Someone asked about the offset space bar, and his response was "I dunno, it’s not real". That combined with the "renders" image and his other flippant responses. Plus the set is way overpriced for what it is. I'm surprised people are receiving it so well here.
Oh, I didn't even see that space bar response. I agree that op needs to display a bit more professionalism though if he's going to be taking peoples money.
Post by: Taylorisg on Wed, 12 August 2020, 18:37:13
Sorry for the confusion. The Spacebar is not intended to be offset.Wow, the reddit thread is toxic. I miss the days where rmk was the nicest subreddit. Now I can barely stand it.
Maybe because the OP is being a troll? Someone asked about the offset space bar, and his response was "I dunno, it’s not real". That combined with the "renders" image and his other flippant responses. Plus the set is way overpriced for what it is. I'm surprised people are receiving it so well here.
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Post by: Taylorisg on Wed, 12 August 2020, 18:40:35
Wow, the reddit thread is toxic. I miss the days where rmk was the nicest subreddit. Now I can barely stand it.I think there’s just a lot of people who have become so accustomed to large vendors and Shopify sites that they forget people used to run smaller keyset GBs via google forms and shipping out of their house.
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Post by: Pylon on Wed, 12 August 2020, 21:04:41
Wow, the reddit thread is toxic. I miss the days where rmk was the nicest subreddit. Now I can barely stand it.
Maybe because the OP is being a troll? Someone asked about the offset space bar, and his response was "I dunno, it’s not real". That combined with the "renders" image and his other flippant responses. Plus the set is way overpriced for what it is. I'm surprised people are receiving it so well here.
Oh, I didn't even see that space bar response. I agree that op needs to display a bit more professionalism though if he's going to be taking peoples money.
The first post has the tone of an April Fool's IC thread. I thought this was a necro'ed April Fool's post until I checked the date.
Post by: leexy on Wed, 12 August 2020, 22:40:09
Post by: xine007 on Thu, 13 August 2020, 00:00:15
Post by: Taylorisg on Fri, 14 August 2020, 14:49:38
Also, no scooped homing keys. Sorry.
Also, the box art will likely be plain or minimal logo stuff. That remains to be seen.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Post by: excusemeprincess on Sat, 15 August 2020, 08:18:19
Post by: dvorcol on Sat, 15 August 2020, 22:32:42
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**Update 1**
MOQ Update 8/14/20
Base Kits: 127/250
40's/Ortho/ISO: 49/150
Numpad: 35/150
A great showing on Day 1.
(https://i.postimg.cc/23pYrDn5/GMKgb-Status200814m.png)
Edit: corrected child MOQs, revised set name
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Sun, 16 August 2020, 00:28:06
Post by: Taylorisg on Sun, 16 August 2020, 06:52:37
Is moq for the child kits 250 or 150?Child kits are at 150, the base kit at 250. Thanks for asking!
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Post by: dvorcol on Sun, 16 August 2020, 16:05:29
Is moq for the child kits 250 or 150?Child kits are at 150, the base kit at 250. Thanks for asking!
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Oops, sorry I missed that. Just fixed the graph.
Post by: Taylorisg on Sun, 16 August 2020, 16:06:28
No prob! I appreciate the help!Is moq for the child kits 250 or 150?Child kits are at 150, the base kit at 250. Thanks for asking!
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Oops, sorry I missed that. Just fixed the graph.
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Post by: dvorcol on Tue, 18 August 2020, 02:55:10
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MOQ Update as of 8/17/20
Base Kits: 157/250
40's/Ortho/ISO: 58/150
Numpad: 45/150
(https://i.postimg.cc/8cxpcWgN/GMKgb-Status200817m.png)
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(https://i.postimg.cc/BZzQmWLk/GMKgb-Progress200817m.png)
<-- progress
Post by: Taylorisg on Mon, 24 August 2020, 08:38:58
Talking with a vendor now to run the nitty gritty, hopefully some news on that in the next couple of days!
Post by: dvorcol on Mon, 24 August 2020, 11:21:51
Post by: dvorcol on Mon, 24 August 2020, 11:23:46
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MOQ Update as of 8/24/20
Base Kits: 176/250
40's/Ortho/ISO: 60/150
Numpad: 49/150
(https://i.postimg.cc/x8fH5wXc/GMKgb-Status200824m.png)
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(https://i.postimg.cc/FzTSBTSG/GMKgb-Progress200824m.png)
<-- progress
Post by: Taylorisg on Mon, 24 August 2020, 11:40:58
For those requesting keyboard renders:I’d say the biggest difference is that this GB is for milky-clear caps rather than frosted clear as represented in the renders.Show Image(https://i.postimg.cc/pr9qWyrP/ISOimage2.png)Show Image(https://i.postimg.cc/4yrwmZHV/ISOimage3.png)
These only give a general idea, they are not 100% accurate. Original images from here. (https://www.maxkeyboard.com/max-universal-cherry-mx-clear-translucent-full-keycap-set-blank.html)
I hope that makes sense.
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Post by: dvorcol on Mon, 24 August 2020, 12:34:21
For those requesting keyboard renders:I’d say the biggest difference is that this GB is for milky-clear caps rather than frosted clear as represented in the renders.Show Image(https://i.postimg.cc/pr9qWyrP/ISOimage2.png)Show Image(https://i.postimg.cc/4yrwmZHV/ISOimage3.png)
These only give a general idea, they are not 100% accurate. Original images from here. (https://www.maxkeyboard.com/max-universal-cherry-mx-clear-translucent-full-keycap-set-blank.html)
I hope that makes sense.
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OK, I tried to add a milky effect to make them more representative. Any better?
Post by: Taylorisg on Mon, 24 August 2020, 12:36:31
Looks better yeah, though I’d recommend if anyone is serious about wanting to know what we’re working with to refer to the samplesFor those requesting keyboard renders:I’d say the biggest difference is that this GB is for milky-clear caps rather than frosted clear as represented in the renders.Show Image(https://i.postimg.cc/pr9qWyrP/ISOimage2.png)Show Image(https://i.postimg.cc/4yrwmZHV/ISOimage3.png)
These only give a general idea, they are not 100% accurate. Original images from here. (https://www.maxkeyboard.com/max-universal-cherry-mx-clear-translucent-full-keycap-set-blank.html)
I hope that makes sense.
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OK, I tried to make them more representative by add milky effect. Any better?
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Post by: Taylorisg on Fri, 28 August 2020, 09:09:58
Post by: dvorcol on Fri, 28 August 2020, 10:02:58
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(https://i.postimg.cc/j29chSz0/GMKcalcium-Progress200828c.png)
<-- progressEdit: 28 Sept end date found in OP.
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Link! Listen!
Group Buy Link: https://panc.co/ols/products/gmk-calcium
ETA
GB ends 9/28
Delivery March/April 2021 +/- delays
Post by: thanatic on Wed, 02 September 2020, 01:00:50
Post by: LightningXI on Wed, 02 September 2020, 02:37:15
Excuse my ignorance, but I heard GMK only works with registered business/vendors in recent times. Is the vendor site that was just set up an official business/vendor? Thanks.
Yes, Panc Co. ran GMK Taro R1 and a multitude of prior keyboard group-buys.
Post by: AlexAtPanc on Thu, 03 September 2020, 12:11:54
Excuse my ignorance, but I heard GMK only works with registered business/vendors in recent times. Is the vendor site that was just set up an official business/vendor? Thanks.
Yes, Panc Co. ran GMK Taro R1 and a multitude of prior keyboard group-buys.
I'm legit, I promise!
I've worked with GMK before, so they are aware of my existence. Hopefully that translates into expedited shipping ;)
We've also been so fortunate to get prototypist.net to be the European proxy for us. We've been loving working with them thus far, and know it will prove to be a long and fruitful relationship.
https://prototypist.net/collections/gmk-calcium
Post by: Rayndalf on Thu, 03 September 2020, 12:46:40
Post by: Taylorisg on Thu, 03 September 2020, 19:56:41
Why no scooped homing?In talks with GMK about this. Hope I can add!
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Post by: Rayndalf on Fri, 04 September 2020, 05:08:48
Nice. People love homing options (scoop gang rise up), and if people want nonhoming keys (maybe they are so hardcore they don't need homing or legends or prefer the look) those... are already included? Otherwise they could can buy the numpad or 40s.Why no scooped homing?In talks with GMK about this. Hope I can add!
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I think this set is a terrible and I still want to buy it, but I wish it was as cheap as those blanks TKC used to stock (they can't even keep the unpainted TKC1800 in stock and it's just an empty G80/G81-1800 case with some new stickers on it, so I'm not holding my breath)
Post by: titanium on Sun, 06 September 2020, 18:33:02
Why no scooped homing?In talks with GMK about this. Hope I can add!
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Grateful that you are doing this and I'm sure I am not the only one! Appreciate you!
Post by: AlexAtPanc on Tue, 08 September 2020, 16:14:41
Base - 91/250
Numpad - 30/150
40s/Ortho/Iso - 27/150
These are confirmed orders, not Google Form entries :thumb:
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Tue, 08 September 2020, 16:25:54
Just wanted to update with confirmed numbers from all participating vendors!
Base - 91/250
Numpad - 30/150
40s/Ortho/Iso - 27/150
These are confirmed orders, not Google Form entries :thumb:
Do those stack with the google form entries? That is, moq has been met for the base?
Post by: AlexAtPanc on Tue, 08 September 2020, 17:36:15
Just wanted to update with confirmed numbers from all participating vendors!
Base - 91/250
Numpad - 30/150
40s/Ortho/Iso - 27/150
These are confirmed orders, not Google Form entries :thumb:
Do those stack with the google form entries? That is, moq has been met for the base?
We're just counting confirmed orders at this point. All Google Form entrants have been made aware, and we hope they all head over and purchase on the site!
Post by: Solotov on Wed, 09 September 2020, 07:48:50
Just wanted to update with confirmed numbers from all participating vendors!
Base - 91/250
Numpad - 30/150
40s/Ortho/Iso - 27/150
These are confirmed orders, not Google Form entries :thumb:
Do those stack with the google form entries? That is, moq has been met for the base?
We're just counting confirmed orders at this point. All Google Form entrants have been made aware, and we hope they all head over and purchase on the site!
I'm an international customer. Your latest email said that you're finding a vendor for non US/EU customers. Is that still a plan? Or should I just go order from the site right away?
Post by: AlexAtPanc on Wed, 09 September 2020, 09:24:57
Just wanted to update with confirmed numbers from all participating vendors!
Base - 91/250
Numpad - 30/150
40s/Ortho/Iso - 27/150
These are confirmed orders, not Google Form entries :thumb:
Do those stack with the google form entries? That is, moq has been met for the base?
We're just counting confirmed orders at this point. All Google Form entrants have been made aware, and we hope they all head over and purchase on the site!
I'm an international customer. Your latest email said that you're finding a vendor for non US/EU customers. Is that still a plan? Or should I just go order from the site right away?
We're bringing a Canadian vendor on for everyone in the Frozen North, and working to bring zFrontier on-board for all the customers in that part of the world! Announcements will be made as soon as humanly possible!
Post by: dvorcol on Wed, 09 September 2020, 21:13:40
Post by: s3vv4 on Thu, 10 September 2020, 15:30:26
Post by: AlexAtPanc on Fri, 11 September 2020, 11:01:36
UK is not part of the EU, meaning there will be import tax (in addition to UK VAT) when it ships.
Very true! It was important to us to make sure we had a proxy in that neck of the proverbial woods who knew the best way to handle everything.
Post by: AlexAtPanc on Fri, 11 September 2020, 11:04:51
(https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/5ce8ab23-6641-4687-b212-df1038068187/downloads/calcium.145_720.png?ver=1599657930262)
(https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/5ce8ab23-6641-4687-b212-df1038068187/downloads/calcium.144_720.png?ver=1599657930262)
(https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/5ce8ab23-6641-4687-b212-df1038068187/downloads/calcium.143_720.png?ver=1599657930261)
Enormous shouts to Pwade for his render skills and Jae for the kickass keyboard model!
Post by: bigfishkb on Fri, 11 September 2020, 18:53:12
Post by: AlexAtPanc on Mon, 14 September 2020, 17:29:59
https://www.deskhero.ca/products/gmk-calcium
Thanks everyone for your support so far!
Post by: dvorcol on Wed, 16 September 2020, 23:35:56
Post by: Almost on Sun, 20 September 2020, 09:38:02
Post by: Taylorisg on Sun, 20 September 2020, 13:36:00
This is the fastest I've ever seen and bought a set I've never looked at before. Cannot belive I could have missed this. It BETTER reach MOQ OKAY :mad: :mad: :mad:Crisis averted! Welcome aboard!
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Post by: dvorcol on Tue, 22 September 2020, 16:52:55
Re-order with one of the vendors if you placed your order using the form.
(https://i.postimg.cc/W2qTDCm5/GMKcalcium-Status200922.png)
Post by: Taylorisg on Fri, 25 September 2020, 08:36:28
Help us get to MOQ folks!
Post by: finalarcadia on Fri, 25 September 2020, 09:13:57
Post by: dvorcol on Fri, 25 September 2020, 12:09:29
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MOQ Update as of 9/25/20
Base Kits: 107/250
40's/Ortho/ISO: 37/150
Numpad: 31/150
GB ends 10/2
(https://i.postimg.cc/X4gpJqXp/GMKcalcium-Status200925c.png)
Post by: AlexAtPanc on Fri, 25 September 2020, 12:43:11
Imagine not buying the next handarbeit, come on.
This person gets it :thumb:
Post by: titanium on Fri, 25 September 2020, 13:48:20
Post by: Taylorisg on Fri, 25 September 2020, 13:50:16
Did scooped homerow ever get added?Yep! Confirmed with GMK that two of the blanks (shown as extras in the initial render) from the home row will be scooped instead
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Post by: thanatic on Fri, 25 September 2020, 17:29:44
Excuse my ignorance, but I heard GMK only works with registered business/vendors in recent times. Is the vendor site that was just set up an official business/vendor? Thanks.
Yes, Panc Co. ran GMK Taro R1 and a multitude of prior keyboard group-buys.
I'm legit, I promise!
I've worked with GMK before, so they are aware of my existence. Hopefully that translates into expedited shipping ;)
We've also been so fortunate to get prototypist.net to be the European proxy for us. We've been loving working with them thus far, and know it will prove to be a long and fruitful relationship.
https://prototypist.net/collections/gmk-calcium
Nice! I regret to the fact I wasn't around to pick up Taro :(. Good to know Jae is in the mix. Thank you for the reply.
Post by: AlexAtPanc on Tue, 29 September 2020, 08:31:01
Post by: pr0ximity on Tue, 29 September 2020, 19:43:56
We're working on securing all available extras purchases to push the Base kit to MOQ! The other kits might not be so lucky, but we're trying to get them fulfilled as well :thumb:
🙏
Post by: Rumblehotep on Fri, 02 October 2020, 00:24:20
Post by: bigfishkb on Fri, 02 October 2020, 06:35:10
Post by: tentboy on Fri, 02 October 2020, 06:49:13
Post by: Taylorisg on Fri, 02 October 2020, 06:49:28
Let it not go unsaid that I appreciate the support of all those who entered the GB and joined us on the meme dream train.
As a post-mortem, there was some disconnect between how to lean into the meme-ness of it without appearing disingenuous. To that end, I apologize for any opportunities that were missed because of that.
Jokes aside, I thought it would be a fun set with which to adorn y’all’s keyboards, perhaps one day when everyone realizes that the price of a small volume set is what it is and not some sort of carpetbagging on the part of those running it, maybe it’ll be brought back to life.
In the meantime, my sincerest gratitude to Alex at Panc.co, Jae at Prototypist, Jerrold at Deskhero. Y’all believed in this set. Mad props.
And a special thanks to pwade3 for creating beautiful renders even though (and I will take this to my grave) the very idea of renders when you have samples is ridiculous. You’re a real one. Everyone, go watch Keyset Crimes on Twitch every Wednesday.
Stay classy. Support your local businesses. Long live touch typists.
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Post by: iamtootallforthis on Fri, 02 October 2020, 09:38:28
Hey all. So it has come to an end for now.
Let it not go unsaid that I appreciate the support of all those who entered the GB and joined us on the meme dream train.
As a post-mortem, there was some disconnect between how to lean into the meme-ness of it without appearing disingenuous. To that end, I apologize for any opportunities that were missed because of that.
Jokes aside, I thought it would be a fun set with which to adorn y’all’s keyboards, perhaps one day when everyone realizes that the price of a small volume set is what it is and not some sort of carpetbagging on the part of those running it, maybe it’ll be brought back to life.
In the meantime, my sincerest gratitude to Alex at Panc.co, Jae at Prototypist, Jerrold at Deskhero. Y’all believed in this set. Mad props.
And a special thanks to pwade3 for creating beautiful renders even though (and I will take this to my grave) the very idea of renders when you have samples is ridiculous. You’re a real one. Everyone, go watch Keyset Crimes on Twitch every Wednesday.
Stay classy. Support your local businesses. Long live touch typists.
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Hoping you try this again in the future.
Post by: dallman5 on Fri, 02 October 2020, 11:48:58
Post by: pr0ximity on Fri, 02 October 2020, 20:21:46
Post by: godinjointform on Sat, 03 October 2020, 11:51:05
Y'all know I'm in for a set whenever it runs again :thumb:
Post by: Almost on Sun, 04 October 2020, 14:01:21
bless a re run of this but call it "GMK Holographic" or something cause thats cool and cool kids with money will buy it unironically pls :cool: :(
Post by: LightningXI on Sun, 04 October 2020, 14:16:24
Post by: McMack04 on Tue, 06 October 2020, 13:22:37
Post by: AlexAtPanc on Tue, 06 October 2020, 14:21:19
It seems like (for lack of a better term) the "general population" of mechanical keyboard fans aren't huge on the set. I personally am split on how to address this; should it just be ignored no matter what, or should we attempt to impart some "education" of keycap production? Unfortunately I tried to split the difference and failed on both counts. I blame myself for the set not making MOQ. Hopefully in the future, gaps can be bridged and the set can have live up to the potential that Taylor and I know it has.
Taylor will ultimately decide what happens next with the set, but please know that all of your kind words are welcome and appreciated.
Post by: Taylorisg on Tue, 06 October 2020, 14:41:48
Taylor, myself and the proxy vendors have had several discussions on what happened and what can be improved upon.Don’t beat yourself up about it Alex, you’re one of the good ones.
It seems like (for lack of a better term) the "general population" of mechanical keyboard fans aren't huge on the set. I personally am split on how to address this; should it just be ignored no matter what, or should we attempt to impart some "education" of keycap production? Unfortunately I tried to split the difference and failed on both counts. I blame myself for the set not making MOQ. Hopefully in the future, gaps can be bridged and the set can have live up to the potential that Taylor and I know it has.
Taylor will ultimately decide what happens next with the set, but please know that all of your kind words are welcome and appreciated.
It just be like that sometimes.
I’m going to let this cool for a bit, go through several re-namings, and likely bring this back to life later on down the road.
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Post by: Ensaum on Tue, 06 October 2020, 15:54:24
Post by: Taylorisg on Tue, 06 October 2020, 19:47:41
Just wanted to pitch in. I had originally filled out the GB form, but then didn't buy from the GB page. It seems like every GMK set recently has massive delays and new QC issue popping up left and right. I just don't feel comfortable purchasing anything from GMK right now and I have already sold or canceled 6 GMK sets. If they can get their stuff together again and you run this set again in the future, I would be very interested in buying it then.A fair point. I am interested in seeing other manufacturers coming into the fray with their own spin on things!
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Post by: Solotov on Tue, 06 October 2020, 20:00:22