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geekhack Marketplace => Group Buys and Preorders => Topic started by: Mcnos on Fri, 29 September 2023, 18:16:04

Title: [GB] KeyKobo Tidal (Canceled)
Post by: Mcnos on Fri, 29 September 2023, 18:16:04
(https://64.media.tumblr.com/3fdff99a61a802c46804f672d736d122/tumblr_p49et2Yaxm1vl7b4bo7_500.gif)

Looking for blue in a certain shade? Maybe something light to lift the depressing state of group buys? Feeling blue for whatever reason, maybe someone used your money on a Porche? Fear not

Storms ahead

Don’t get caught at sea. Look out over the edge of your boat to see the endless water around you. As you peer out onto the horizon you can’t help but marvel at the stormy gradient of blues off into the distance. Just like KKB Tidal!

The four tone desaturated blues feel like crashing waves on a night time swim. Bring a bit of wonder to your desk set up with these cool blues atop your keyboard. Great for Navy boards or even a shiny silver base to fall back and let the gradient steal the show.


Base Renders
(https://i.imgur.com/fQExsc8.png)(https://i.imgur.com/beP2W6N.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/FjGTaim.png)(https://i.imgur.com/OMSfuaM.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/oP0m4OL.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/AmwVq4C.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/PzvDqGD.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/S1Q844t.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/dklQipr.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/ey0Kus7.png)


Calm Renders
(https://i.imgur.com/Jg7L92J.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/EXrmCn7.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/wriBDgB.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/3kSBKTg.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/cOFmsbl.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/8vvBkbR.png)


Kits

Tidal (Base)
(https://i.imgur.com/kC8qZ5k.jpg)
KeebsForAll: $95
AshKeebs: 128CAD
CandyKeys: PENDING
DailyClack: PENDING
iLumKB: PENDING
BaseKeys: PENDING
MechaKeys: PENDING
SwagKeys: 138000 KRW(SB Kit included with Base)

Calm (Mono Kit)
(https://i.imgur.com/pQC8NZa.jpg)
KeebsForAll: $35
AshKeebs: 47CAD
CandyKeys: PENDING
DailyClack: PENDING
iLumKB: PENDING
BaseKeys: PENDING
MechaKeys: PENDING
SwagKeys: 52000 KRW

SB (Spacebar Kit)
(https://i.imgur.com/vKm5wSq.jpg)
KeebsForAll: $9
AshKeebs: 12CAD
CandyKeys: PENDING
DailyClack :PENDING
iLumKB: PENDING
BaseKeys: PENDING
MechaKeys: PENDING
SwagKeys: Included with base kit free of charge


Provided estimate from manufacturer - February. Shipping to you would be expected to be around March-April

Color Samples are in production right now

Renders created by Kingk22, Manzel and Jr Mars

Pantones used and provided to KKB
(https://i.imgur.com/bFlIM5x.png)

Interest Check Page https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=121307.0 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=121307.0)

2021 Interest Check  https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=106389.0 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=106389.0)


Title: Re: [GB] KeyKobo Tidal (Oct 5th- Nov 2nd)
Post by: Mcnos on Fri, 29 September 2023, 18:20:29
Reserved
Title: Re: [GB] KeyKobo Tidal (Oct 5th- Nov 2nd)
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 03 October 2023, 11:27:18
Approved :thumb:

PSA to prospective buyers:
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If you are unfamiliar with the Group Buy model, please read this primer - Group Buy FAQ / Buying Guidelines (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=77272.0)

This PSA is new and will become standard on all Group Buys moving forward. It is not posted on this GB in isolation and is not singling this organizer out in particular as someone to be wary of.
Title: Re: [GB] KeyKobo Tidal (Oct 5th- Nov 2nd)
Post by: Mcnos on Thu, 05 October 2023, 17:15:18
KFA: https://keebsforall.com/products/kkb-tidal-by-mcnos (https://keebsforall.com/products/kkb-tidal-by-mcnos)
AshKeebs: https://www.ashkeebs.com/product/kkb-tidal-keycaps/ (https://www.ashkeebs.com/product/kkb-tidal-keycaps/)
DailyClack: https://dailyclack.com/products/keykobo-tidal (https://dailyclack.com/products/keykobo-tidal)
Mechaland: https://mechaland.id/products/group-buy-keykobo-tidal (https://mechaland.id/products/group-buy-keykobo-tidal)
SwagKeys: https://swagkeys.imweb.me/59/?idx=650 (https://swagkeys.imweb.me/59/?idx=650)
iLumKB: https://ilumkb.com/products/keykobo-tidal  (https://ilumkb.com/products/keykobo-tidal)
Prototypist: https://prototypist.net/products/group-buy-kkb-tidal (https://prototypist.net/products/group-buy-kkb-tidal)
Candykeys: https://candykeys.com/product/kkb-tidal (https://candykeys.com/product/kkb-tidal)
Title: Re: [GB] KeyKobo Tidal (Oct 5th- Nov 2nd)
Post by: Mcnos on Wed, 11 October 2023, 18:21:24
We will be potentially canceling this buy as it has been resoundingly unsuccessful - Will let you know soon enough.
Title: Re: [GB] KeyKobo Tidal (Canceling soon)
Post by: Kokaloo on Wed, 11 October 2023, 19:52:01
those damn 40s users not showing up yet again!
Title: Re: [GB] KeyKobo Tidal (Canceling soon)
Post by: VXQN on Thu, 12 October 2023, 04:54:41
Damn, it's only been live for like a week. Then again, the IC thread does only have a single page of posts...
Title: Re: [GB] KeyKobo Tidal (Canceling soon)
Post by: Mcnos on Thu, 12 October 2023, 09:35:19
Quote from: VXQN on Thu, 12 October 2023, 04:54:41
Damn, it's only been live for like a week. Then again, the IC thread does only have a single page of posts...

OriginL IC is 3 pages, I made the new one to reattract interest.

A total of 3-5 sales in week 1 isn’t enough for me and vendors to put forth further effort. I still like the design and colors so maybe someone will pick it up for in stock or something but I wouldn’t put my hopes on it
Title: Re: [GB] KeyKobo Tidal (Canceling soon)
Post by: dvorcol on Thu, 12 October 2023, 11:50:52
Quote from: VXQN on Thu, 12 October 2023, 04:54:41
Damn, it's only been live for like a week. Then again, the IC thread does only have a single page of posts...

The original IC - https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=106389
   (link also at the bottom of this OP)

Bummed it didn't go well.
Title: Re: [GB] KeyKobo Tidal (Canceling soon)
Post by: SwitchKeys on Thu, 12 October 2023, 15:14:18
The curse of Keykobo. Everyone pushes for it, but nobody buys it when it is available for sale unfortunately.
Title: Re: [GB] KeyKobo Tidal (Canceling soon)
Post by: Mcnos on Thu, 12 October 2023, 20:31:39
- Timelines and false promises
- Decline of hobby growth
- Keycap saturation
- GB Scams and vendor shut downs

The list can go on, not just KKB. I have a set and would put it on par with GMK