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Title: [GB] Red Alert Round 2: COMPLETE
Post by: Ragnorock on Wed, 30 May 2012, 01:32:18
Ordering closed, keycaps SHIPPED!
Okay, so after much anticipation and hubbub, I present to everyone, Red Alert Round 2! Generally participants of previous group buys can skip most of this, as not much other than prices and shipping have changed. As these keys come in much higher quantities, bubble mailers are not an option. There is no problem for those ordering up to 3 base sets in a small flat rate box, but if you buy several expect your shipping rate to increase for a larger flat rate box. Generally the small box can fit about 300 1x keys. If you have more than that, then you will need a bigger box. Be sure to remember that modifier keys can be equivalent to several 1x keys, so factor that in when ordering the modifier add on kits. Those sizes have been listed in the kits below, at the bottom of their info.

Red Alert Base Set:
88 Doubleshot keys in RBV on WFK (No longer including Center Stemmed Stepped Caps Lock as it is impossible, the GEEK HACK Esc key is still included)
(http://i.imgur.com/KjjCJ.jpg)

It will be similar to this, but without the custom legends at this time. Standard WYSE SP font. We may use the original legends shown in the picture above if permission from Uranium over at OCN/KBD is obtained.

Here are a few other pictures of the original set to give you a better idea. We will not be doing the numrow of white on red keys or the special keys though.
(http://i.imgur.com/eDAIF.jpg)(http://i.imgur.com/Gkw6S.jpg)(http://i.imgur.com/2hNmt.jpg)<- Photo credit to Inlikeflynn, DanGWang and the other proud owners of the original set.

Anticipated demand is over 200 sets. Please keep that in mind when looking at the price tiers. I am likely to keep it open until we hit that range unless momentum doesn't get close. At an absolute minimum we will be over 100. I will buy up to that if necessary.

In addition, I am offering several compatibility kits for use with various keyboards aside from the basic 87 key set. How this works is that you buy the 87 key set, and then choose which, if any, add on kits you want to suit your needs. That way the people just looking for the base set, which is what this group buy was originally limited to, don't have to pay more for keys they don't need. The kits start off expensive, and to avoid confusion they have been limited to only those kits most likely to succeed. Any kits that get less than 15 takers will be dropped. I expect to see a minimum of 50 for the modifier, Tsangan, and 104 kits, and at least 25 for the ISO kit. That puts everything in an affordable price range.

Each base kit is the equivalent of about 100 1x keys.

Modifier Add On Kits

Okay so this kit is one of the cornerstones why people love Red Alert. It consists of modifier and other perimeter keys in accent colors. It is going to come in both red on grey and white on red. Color codes are RBV on GAL for the grey and WFK on RBV for the red set.

Here are rough mockup images of the kits. They contain 33 keys.
(http://i.imgur.com/nJ0oG.png)(http://i.imgur.com/v1sDv.png)

The arrows will be normal arrows. The image above from inlikeflynn's WTT ad also shows what the actual red on grey modifiers look like.

Spacebar is modern 6.25x and the bottom row mods are 1.25x the rest range between 2x (shift) and 1x (esc keys.) If you are using this to calculate space requirements and you aren't sure, I estimated it at about 45 keys. Feel free to round up to 50 though, I did so with the base sets (to 100) and that was about right after considering the bags and the inefficiency in their placement.

Tsangan's Combatibility Kit- Comes in 3 colors, make sure you pick the right one!

Makes the 87 kit compatible with winkeyless keyboards such as Phantom, Dox, Cherry G80-3000, DKSaver, 356CL, Choc Mini, and many more! Ask Tsangan for clarification if you are unsure. This is being offered all 3 colors, (red on white, red on grey, and white on red) and now includes an extra 1x windows key and 1x Fn key (for KellyBear) :p
Contains 13 keys
(http://i.imgur.com/OLBsk.jpg)<- This picture plus a Win key and a Fn key, all 1x

Ignore the colors of course, but that gives a good idea of what you get:

2 Alt (1.5x)
2 Ctrl (1.5x)
These are just the bottom row in 1.5x size

2 "Star" 1x keys that fit row 4

2 Diamond/Meta/Super (1x keys) <- This will go between the Alt and Control and is a 1x size key, with a diamond legend.

1 1x Win key

1 1x Fn key

1 Stepped CapsLocks
Same size as the capslock but it's stepped. It is off center stem.

1 1800 Shift (1.75x)
This is a short shift in 1.75x size for the right shift so you can fit another 1x key beside it

1 Spacebar (7x)
Just longer then your average spacebar, this one would be 7x size and its center stem.

Equivalent to about 20 1x keys


The 104 Kit
The 17 keys that make up the tenkey and its surrounding keys. Basically making this set compatible with full size ANSI keyboards. I may add the couple extra keys for 0 and 00 option if there is enough interest. At this point it is only being offered in red on white. I am pretty firm on keeping at least this one that way.
(http://i.imgur.com/uveno.jpg)

Equivalent to about 20 1x keys

The ISO Kit (UPDATED TO INCLUDE COMPATIBILITY WITH ALL 3 COLORS)
The following picture but with a blank JRET. ISO people please step up and get in on this or else its really spendy per key. As the quantities for this are traditionally low, rather than offer 3 different ISO kits or have people miss out, the ISO kit is being expanded to offer all 3 colors of the short shift and JRET that would limit ISO users from having complete matching sets if they desired colored modifiers. Thus, this set is now 8 keys:

3 blank JRET keys, in WFK, RBV, and GAL

3 short shift keys, in WFK, RBV, and GAL, with their corresponding legends, RBV, WFK, and RBV

1 |\ 1x key in RBV on WFK

1 #~ 1x key in RBV on WFK

(http://i.imgur.com/Zp8RT.jpg)<- Does not show the majority of the keys in this set, but does show some of them.

Equivalent to about 10-15 1x keys

Rules and Notes

Payment by Paypal only, do not order if you do not have a verified account yet, and get one if you want these.

Country must be specified with your order, US, CAN or whatever country you're in, in fact don't forget anything in the sample order PM. I only listed the essentials.

I have rounded the prices to provide a streamlined ordering process, and include any markup I need in compensation for my time. The sorting and all cutting/legend/misc costs (about $1500-2000) have also been included in the prices. The shipping prices have been lowered to essentially my cost for shipping, instead of being marked up. I have made these adjustments in light of recent feedback with the way I run these group buys, so I hope the streamlined process works better for everyone. The only extra costs that will be added to your order price are the Paypal fees, which are listed near the bottom.

No trolls allowed. (Except for happy rainbows) >.>

I might be ordering extras, how many depends on our total orders and quantity discounts, but they are quite expensive to invest in. Whatever extra sets I do buy will be marked up a reasonable amount. If we hit somewhere past the "Magic Number" for the next discount, do not expect me to give that discount to everyone and buy the extras that make it cheaper, because if you do the math its easily over $1000 for me to do it. Simply stated, the magic number doesn't exist, and doesn't help anyone but me if I decide to order more and not share the discount. There has been plenty of vehement discussion on this, and I will not go through it all again here. I will not cut off orders preemptively to try and screw people out of a discount, orders close when they close. If anything, I will only extend the deadline to meet the next discount. I think everyone here knows by now that this whole gig runs on mutual respect and amicability between everyone. I've built a pretty decent reputation here and I don't intend to betray that.

Traditionally I have been offering a full refund to those who have lost packages. As I am trying to get tracking/delivery confirmation set up for this group buy, that will no longer be the case if it shows as delivered. If it shows as lost in the mail, I would like to split the loss 50/50 as these are relatively expensive sets, but we can work that out. I believe if I have tracking/delivery confirmation I can file a claim with USPS and get the value back up to a certain amount, (I think $75-$100) in which case I will refund as much as possible of your order.

Missing keys will happen, though they are relatively rare (only 25 missing/defective keys out of about 15,000 in the last round.) Those missing keys SP will replace, and I will cover shipping to you with a bubble mailer. Any exchanges we cover shipping our way.

Instructions

1. Specify which keys you want in both a response to this thread and a PM. I am tallying orders from PMs, not from responses to this thread. The only difference between your reply and PM is that you include your Paypal email and your shipping address this timein the PM. I will be sending the Paypal invoice to this email. When you get that email, please pay immediately. The thread response is just to keep the thread bumped and let everyone know how how awesome you are by buying 15 sets. The PM should also include which country you are in, US or Canada etc.
Please put Red Alert somewhere in the PM title. I am running concurrent group buys at the moment, so this is very important. You can edit your order as many times as you want up until orders close and invoices start going out. In fact you can edit your order after orders close, but after that point discounts no longer change. The reason being that it is likely that I have already started sending invoices and will not be resending new invoices if prices change. Just be sure to send another pm and indicate somewhere in it that you want to change an order and it isn't a new one.

2. Check for your name in the list of confirmed orders in the OP. Expect it to be updated generally within 48 hours, if you don't see it, I haven't gotten your order yet and you need to resend your PM. If I didn't add you to the list it may be because YOU DID IT WRONG. So double check you shiz and make sure it's correct before resending! I will try my best to respond back to clear up any confusion as soon as possible, but I will not be checking the thread's replies for orders that haven't sent me PMs, so don't count on that. Note: Ragnorock is an intentional misspell of Ragnarok, make sure you sent it to the right person.

3. Wait for the orders to close, and when they do, expect an email from me asking for payment. I'm going to be calculating everyone's individual cost via a very cool Excel doc I've whipped up and it's kinda what my major is so there shouldn't be any errors. Nevertheless, if you do the math based upon the final count in the OP and calculate your cost to be different, then respond ASAP to clear it up. When you pay the invoice, your shipping address will probably be sent to me by Paypal, but I will be shipping to the address in your PM over what is in Paypal. This circumvents the issue with outdated Paypal addresses.

4. Wait for keycaps to show up. I will be providing updates in new posts as my work progresses so keep an eye on the thread.

5. ??? ??? ??

6. Man your battlestations?

Pricing

Bold = current price

Red Alert (Price lowered by $1 for just the GEEK HACK Esc Key, due to the impossible stepped caps being removed)
25 keysets $87.00
50 keysets $75.00
75 keysets $64.00
100 keysets $57.00
150 keysets $52.00
200 keysets $48.00 <- Target Price
250 keysets $46.00
500 keysets $43.00

Modifiers (Keep in mind there will be 2 of these, and 3 Tsangan kits, and they do not share a discount)
15 keysets $75.00
25 keysets $53.00
50 keysets $37.00
75 keysets $30.00
100 keysets $27.00<- Target Price (Red made it, grey didn't)
150 keysets $24.00
200 keysets $23.00
250 keysets $22.00
500 keysets $20.00

Tsangan (Updated to 13 key set, price increased by $1/tier)
15 keysets $36.00
25 keysets $26.00
50 keysets $17.00 <- Target Price (White made it past 50, red and grey didn't)
75 keysets $14.00
100 keysets $13.00
150 keysets $11.50

104
15 keysets $30.00
25 keysets $22.00
50 keysets $16.00<- Target Price
75 keysets $14.00
100 keysets $12.00
150 keysets $11.00
200 keysets $10.00

ISO
15 keysets $20.00
25 keysets $15.00 <- Target Price
50 keysets $11.00
75 keysets $10.00
100 keysets $9.00


Quantity discounts are not shared between keysets. For example, the Tsangan keysets ordered do not count toward the 104 sets ordered, the combined count does not matter. However, within the set, the discount does come from the sum of those ordering. It is not "You must buy 50 sets yourself to get the discount."


Shipping + Handling

Note, these prices do not include tracking, which may increase the cost a small amount if I decide to offer it.

US Options:
Small Flat Rate box

$5.50 A medium or large flat rate box that may be necessary if you order a large quantity of keys. Up to 3 base sets.

Medium Flat Rate box

$11.50 More than 3 base sets

Canada Options:

Small Flat Rate box

Canada didn't go up in price so its still $13.00.

Medium Flat Rate box
 
$33.00 More than 3 base sets

International:

Small Flat Rate box

$17.00

Medium Flat Rate box

$55.00 (comes with insurance)

All of these will ship in the Priority flat rate boxes, which is what these rates are based off of. Multiple boxes and potentially insurance may be required for large orders. I will work with those buyers to ensure fair shipping. You do not need to tell me what shipping you need, I will determine that based on your order. I went to the post office yesterday and all domestic orders will be receiving delivery confirmation, while it is looking like international orders can't. Though I will try. Larger international orders will have insurance either way though, so even if the order is lost, you get your money back.

Extra large orders will be custom quoted via PM.

Paypal fees:

2.9% + $0.30 (3.9% + $0.30 for international) and is calculated in the invoicing. If you must gift it, arrangements must be made via PM.

Sample order PM:

1x Red Alert

1x Red Modifier

1x Grey Modifier

1x Tsangan White

1x Tsangan Red

1x Tsangan Grey

1x 104

1x ISO

Country: US

Email: An.email@googlemail.com (An.email@googlemail.com)

^Be sure it is your paypal email!

Address:
Frank Miller
234 S Doom St
Apt 666
Los Angeles, CA 123456
France

REMEMBER, for your own privacy, do not include your address or email in your post within the thread, but DO include it in your PM! The post within the thread is unofficial and only serves to show the community how popular the group buy is. Don't be a derp!

Order counter:

Red Alert- 173
Red Modifier- 115
Grey Modifier- 78
Tsangan White- 57
Tsangan Red- 42

Tsangan Grey- 41
104- 41
ISO- 16


Do not forget any of the info in that sample order, I need all of it!

Planned order close date: June 15th
Estimated ship date: July 9-15th
ETA to your door: End of July- Early September
I may be convinced to hold it open a couple extra days to hit the next price break if we haven't hit 200 yet etc. We won't know till we get there.

Confirmed order list:
Ragnorock
Bavman
MagicMeatball
Szinn
Ovoxo
Sorok
mayhemw1ns
Choi Young Gyoo
Boost
Jdcarpe
WorldExclusive
AKIMbO
Ekw808
Jrockroll
i3oilermaker
GaryOwen
Dmbr
DanGWanG
Wraul
Kaen
Jcrouse
Gus.s
Monja
FourtyFoxes
DeathAdder
Feng
Njvz
Nask
Korn1009
Kim Minchul
Lightsout714
KellyBear
Rainb1ood
Grogbeard
Footofchaos
Paudash
Megnin
Jil_Jil32
Bellaisa
Fstop
Hoggy
Penoulum
Distilled
Chaosstep
Slavfot
Startac
Jinhan108
Separus
KylJoy
Laggy-Gaga
Icelove
Asoria
Pasph
Daxxjapxx
Longweight
Mr.Bean
Oyecomova
Palmyre
Abuseyoudna
Vrapan
Munchikin
BababooeyHTJ
Febriz
WRXChris
Net2522
Yuiop
Jonnybastard
Hugoboss
MarkPharaoh
Nightmare
Leeku
Remmeh
Chamdoo
Snooter
Naberius
Kaiserreich
Dsjbirch
Elrobo
Emptyk
Mark0331
Hirsti
Demik
Myramond
nntnam
Ithyobong
Leehleeh
Kain0079
SirClickAlot
Changdrew
ProjectD
Leen
Glissant
Hoochi
TheBackgammon
1391401
Bnp70kr
KoolAidMan
All The Fire
Dewawere
Keros88
Prava
DanielUCF
M_Enanos
Jpm804
Lootbag










101 buyers!

Cheers!
Dave out.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: bavman on Wed, 30 May 2012, 01:37:37
Some of your attachments aren't working. Says invalid when I click on them
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Wed, 30 May 2012, 01:38:08
Yeah just fixed them. I spent too long making the post after uploading them so the server deleted them.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: nntnam on Wed, 30 May 2012, 01:41:41
No grey modifiers :((
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Wed, 30 May 2012, 01:43:54
Uhh, yeah there are. Read the post.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: demik on Wed, 30 May 2012, 01:44:27
Quote from: nntnam;603639
No grey modifiers :((

instead of skimming the OP you could have paid more attention to it :)

front printing on print screen and pause going to be there?
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Wed, 30 May 2012, 01:47:31
I'm going to do a lazy photoshop of it now, someone please do a better one. XD
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: nntnam on Wed, 30 May 2012, 01:51:27
Got it. Thanks man.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: bavman on Wed, 30 May 2012, 01:54:47
I made a couple pics of the grey mods in the IC thread too if you wanna grab them off of there. Page 2 or 3 I think

Color was of course picked pretty randomly

here it is:
http://geekhack.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=51669&d=1338240738
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ovoxo on Wed, 30 May 2012, 02:46:45
Quick question. Will the grey modifiers be darker than the grey modifiers from the original RA set? And regarding the Tsangan kit, does the pricing include all 3 colors? Or is it just for 1 color?
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: nntnam on Wed, 30 May 2012, 02:49:10
How about individual order for Red Enter? It will look great with the base set. I saw some guys here did it with the original set.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: snowboarder3 on Wed, 30 May 2012, 02:53:43
Obv not for this run, but it would be cool to do a GH set with inverted color G and H keys, as well as a GEEK HACK esc key or smoething along those lines
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: jil_jil32 on Wed, 30 May 2012, 02:59:23
Yeah, realease the "GH kit" which include White on Red "G" + "H" + "Enter" please :yummy:
How about the "Lotus" in White on Red ;p
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Djuzuh on Wed, 30 May 2012, 03:03:13
Red on white lotus key was already in R4.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Wed, 30 May 2012, 03:05:18
Quote from: Ovoxo;603663
Quick question. Will the grey modifiers be darker than the grey modifiers from the original RA set? And regarding the Tsangan kit, does the pricing include all 3 colors? Or is it just for 1 color?
Same color grey as the original set. Check the pictures of the actual grey in inlikeflynns pics I posted, but be mindful that they are still just a picture, I'm fairly sure the color temperature in that pic makes them look more yellow.

Tsangan kit is just for 1 color. Yes you'd have to buy all 3 if you bought all 3 options for modifier colors.

Quote
How about individual order for Red Enter? It will look great with the base set. I saw some guys here did it with the original set.

No individual order for a red enter, this set is complicated enough as it is.

Inverted GEEK HACK key is already included in the Tsangan kit. No interest in the inverted G and H keys.

Again this set is complicated enough, no more will be included unless it fits in one of the other sets or is really awesome.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ovoxo on Wed, 30 May 2012, 03:11:48
Quote from: Ragnorock;603672
Same color grey as the original set. Check the pictures of the actual grey in inlikeflynns pics I posted, but be mindful that they are still just a picture, I'm fairly sure the color temperature in that pic makes them look more yellow.

Tsangan kit is just for 1 color. Yes you'd have to buy all 3 if you bought all 3 options for modifier colors.


Oh ok. Well saves me some money then since I already have those grey modifiers. =P

Anyways order submitted!
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Nunez on Wed, 30 May 2012, 03:56:30
Lacking PBT.

Holding out for a PBT Dye-sub.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: nntnam on Wed, 30 May 2012, 04:05:19
I like PBT too, however, what if PBT dyesub GB will never happen :-<.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: alixinhzai on Wed, 30 May 2012, 05:08:41
Quote from: nntnam;603699
I like PBT too, however, what if PBT dyesub GB will never happen :-<.

because easyto  buy it from imsto and his keycap is cherry profile thick pbt =))
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: nntnam on Wed, 30 May 2012, 05:27:38
I'll be moving to Japan by October. Still unsure what address I should put in the message, .... hmmm....
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Acanthophis on Wed, 30 May 2012, 05:33:10
Yay! I gonna order as soon as I get home :D
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: boost on Wed, 30 May 2012, 06:22:57
Pmed
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Nunez on Wed, 30 May 2012, 06:55:21
Quote from: nntnam;603699
I like PBT too, however, what if PBT dyesub GB will never happen :-<.

My wallet wont hate me so much.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 30 May 2012, 06:58:30
Order sent for 2x base kits, 2x red modifiers, 1x grey modifier, 1x Tsangan red, 1x 104, 1x ISO red.

Thanks, Ragnorock for running this!
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: WorldExclusive on Wed, 30 May 2012, 07:11:58
Ordered. Waited a long time for this. 1x Base, 1x Red Mod and 1x Grey Mod.
Wish we could get the GH key separate from the Tsangan though.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: AKIMbO on Wed, 30 May 2012, 07:28:11
Quote from: WorldExclusive;603762
Ordered. Waited a long time for this. 1x Base, 1x Red Mod and 1x Grey Mod.
Wish we could get the GH key separate from the Tsangan though.

And the stepped caps too.  Looks like I'm going to have a massive order of modifiers in both colors and tsangsan in both colors just to get that center stem stepped capslock.

What's up with the space bar in the modifier kits?  Are they going to be red and grey respectively or just white.  In the Red mod kit picture the spacebar is white, but in the grey mod kit the space bar is grey.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: longweight on Wed, 30 May 2012, 07:44:45
I am definitely in for one but I am just waiting to hear from my forum as to whether anyone else wants a set :) I will order.at weekend.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: AKIMbO on Wed, 30 May 2012, 07:49:13
Just submitted my order to you Rag

1x Red Alert
1x Red Modifier
1x Grey Modifier
1x Red Tsangan
1x Grey Tsangsan
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: mayhemw1ns on Wed, 30 May 2012, 07:56:14
Put me down for:

1x Red Alert

PM sent also
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: ekw808 on Wed, 30 May 2012, 08:06:58
1x Red Alert

1x Grey Modifier

1x 104

PM sent
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: emptythecache on Wed, 30 May 2012, 08:13:18
It kind of sucks you have to buy the base kit and modifiers separately, if for example you were planning on ALWAYS using red modifiers, there's not a lot of point in also having the white modifiers. it makes your order like $30 more than it would need to be.

I'm probably just going to pass on this for now, since I'll finally have trading leverage when my CC&G, and all my R4 sets come.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Djuzuh on Wed, 30 May 2012, 08:14:51
Quote from: emptythecache;603782
It kind of sucks you have to buy the base kit and modifiers separately, if for example you were planning on ALWAYS using red modifiers, there's not a lot of point in also having the white modifiers. it makes your order like $30 more than it would need to be.

Nop. Becuase the white modifiers are waaay cheaper than the red ones.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: emptythecache on Wed, 30 May 2012, 08:25:40
Why? are darker colors of plastic more expensive than lighter ones?
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ahlitah on Wed, 30 May 2012, 08:26:13
no PBT?

going to have to wait on this for now. I have enough DS sets.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Djuzuh on Wed, 30 May 2012, 08:35:52
Quote from: emptythecache;603796
Why? are darker colors of plastic more expensive than lighter ones?

Because they are part of a bigger set (including the alphanum and everything). You can't include two different color combination in the same set.

I might be wrong however.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: emptythecache on Wed, 30 May 2012, 08:49:57
Right that was my point, I wish there was an option to buy the base set with red modifiers INSTEAD of white ones. If i'm never going to put the white modifiers on my board, I'd rather not pay for them.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: merijn on Wed, 30 May 2012, 08:52:25
As soon as the price drops to that of 200 orders, I will take one base set and a 104 addon. (That should do for filling a complete us layout filco right?)
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Djuzuh on Wed, 30 May 2012, 08:53:15
Quote from: merijn;603815
As soon as the price drops to that of 200 orders, I will take one base set and a 104 addon. (That should do for filling a complete us layout filco right?)

yes.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: jrockroll on Wed, 30 May 2012, 09:00:34
1x Red Alert

1x Red Modifier

1x Grey Modifier

1x Tsangan
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: i3oilermaker on Wed, 30 May 2012, 09:07:42
Submitted order for:

1x Red Alert
1x Red Modifier
1x 104
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: demik on Wed, 30 May 2012, 09:09:18
Quote from: merijn;603815
As soon as the price drops to that of 200 orders, I will take one base set and a 104 addon. (That should do for filling a complete us layout filco right?)


You know, putting in your order right now will get you there faster. Saying you will order later helps nobody. I wish people would stop doing this crap.


Quote from: emptythecache;603814
Right that was my point, I wish there was an option to buy the base set with red modifiers INSTEAD of white ones. If i'm never going to put the white modifiers on my board, I'd rather not pay for them.


You know it would probably be even more expensive since it would be like buying a completely new set?

Say 100 people want the current all white base set and only 4 want what you want.

Yeah, you aren't getting that 100 order discount.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: kaiserreich on Wed, 30 May 2012, 09:10:29
@ragnorock
I think you gotta modify the sample order. You missed out on Tsangan white/red/grey
I didn't see it the first time.
Quote
1x Red Alert

1x Red Modifier

1x Grey Modifier

1x Tsangan white

1x Tsangan Red

1x Tsangan Grey

1x 104

1x ISO

Country: US
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: boost on Wed, 30 May 2012, 09:11:11
Quote from: demik;603829
You know, putting in your order right now will get you there faster. Saying you will order later helps nobody. I wish people would stop doing this crap.

I hear you on this.

Can we order the Gh key seperate?
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: DanGWanG on Wed, 30 May 2012, 09:57:12
2x Red Alert
2x Red Modifier
2x Tsangan
1x 104

Country: USA
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: AKIMbO on Wed, 30 May 2012, 10:02:00
I'm curious to see how quickly we hit the price breaks.  I think this GB will blow up rather soon and we'll be swimming in cheap RA sets.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: merijn on Wed, 30 May 2012, 10:14:56
Quote from: demik;603829
You know, putting in your order right now will get you there faster. Saying you will order later helps nobody. I wish people would stop doing this crap.

Because you ask so nicely. (I thought *somethingh* it and went ahead.)

Hereby I place my order of:

1x Red Alert set
1x 104

Shipping to the Netherlands
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: emptythecache on Wed, 30 May 2012, 10:16:54
Quote from: demik;603829
You know it would probably be even more expensive since it would be like buying a completely new set?

Say 100 people want the current all white base set and only 4 want what you want.

Yeah, you aren't getting that 100 order discount.

What if the base set didn't include any modifiers, and white modifiers were an add-on themselves. That would fix that problem. Either way, I'm already waiting on more sets than I have boards, so I'm passing on this one.

I was just saying it would be more expensive than it would theoretically need to be for what I would want from this set. Not trying to threadcrap or be argumentative or have the GB change to suit my tastes. Just explaining why I said what I said.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: demik on Wed, 30 May 2012, 10:24:01
Quote from: merijn;603876
Because you ask so nicely. (I thought *somethingh* it and went ahead.)

Hereby I place my order of:

1x Red Alert set
1x 104

Shipping to the Netherlands

good! see, one more closer to your 200. im sorry if i came off rude but, i see this way too often and it honestly helps nobody.
Quote from: emptythecache;603879
What if the base set didn't include any modifiers, and white modifiers were an add-on themselves. That would fix that problem. Either way, I'm already waiting on more sets than I have boards, so I'm passing on this one.

I was just saying it would be more expensive than it would theoretically need to be for what I would want from this set. Not trying to threadcrap or be argumentative or have the GB change to suit my tastes. Just explaining why I said what I said.


that COULD work.. but then that's one more split in mods for those that want white
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 30 May 2012, 10:27:05
Quote from: demik;603888
that COULD work.. but then that's one more split in mods for those that want white


Actually, it would make the base sets cheaper (fewer keys), and each person could choose whether they want white, red, or grey modifiers. There would be at least as many modifier orders as base kits. The only people it might get more expensive for are people who want white modifiers, if there is reduced interest in those. But I do feel like I'm subsidizing, in a way, the white modifiers for those people that want them, when I don't.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: faMine on Wed, 30 May 2012, 11:19:53
Quote from: demik;603888
good! see, one more closer to your 200. im sorry if i came off rude but, i see this way too often and it honestly helps nobody.


that COULD work.. but then that's one more split in mods for those that want white



ohhhh you..
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: dmbr on Wed, 30 May 2012, 11:30:28
1x Red Alert

please and thank you :)

Ship to CA, USA.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: jrockroll on Wed, 30 May 2012, 11:42:29
seems like my post was gone so I'm posting again

1x Red Alert

1x Red Modifier

1x Grey Modifier

1x Tsangan
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: demik on Wed, 30 May 2012, 11:44:52
Quote from: jrockroll;603947
seems like my post was gone so I'm posting again

1x Red Alert

1x Red Modifier

1x Grey Modifier

1x Tsangan

still there

http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?31887-Red-Alert-Round-2-Order-Thread-Taking-Orders&p=603819&viewfull=1#post603819
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Wraul on Wed, 30 May 2012, 11:57:16
Just sent you a pm for the following

3 x Red Alert
3 x Red Modifier
1 x Grey Modifier
1 x Tsangan White
1 x Tsangan Red
1 x Tsangan Grey
1 x 104
3 x ISO

Any chance for the ISO kit to include at least the shift key in the different modifier colors? Still just one kit but with all the shifts included.

How about spare spacebars?
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: kaen on Wed, 30 May 2012, 12:01:54
1 x Red Alert
1 x Red Modifier
1 x Grey Modifier
1 x Tsangan White
1 x Tsangan Red
1 x Tsangan Grey
1 x 104
1 x ISO

Country: UK
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: nntnam on Wed, 30 May 2012, 12:05:08
Has anyone here asked SP about the new universal spacebar for Leopold FC700R?
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: demik on Wed, 30 May 2012, 12:05:30
it wont. just FC200r

also, by the amount of orders this will get..

i think it would have been a great idea to do blank mods (no text, just arrows) just like the real red alert.

only a few (around 6) mods to do and it can be spread evenly around everybody so it wont hurt anybody's pockets too bad.

but probably too late for that.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 30 May 2012, 12:34:10
Quote from: demik;603967
it wont. just FC200r

also, by the amount of orders this will get..

i think it would have been a great idea to do blank mods (no text, just arrows) just like the real red alert.

only a few (around 6) mods to do and it can be spread evenly around everybody so it wont hurt anybody's pockets too bad.

but probably too late for that.

It's not too late. Ragnorock just needs approval from Uranium at OTD/KBD to go ahead with that. I believe sixty forwarded that request to Uranium and is supposed to get back with Rag about yes or no on the modifiers.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: jcrouse on Wed, 30 May 2012, 12:36:50
In the first post, in the sentence directly above the three side by side pictures you state, "We will not be doing the numrow of red on white keys or the special keys though." Is that correct? Don't you mean "numrow of white of red", meaning no modifiers for the numrow. I would think the base kit would include "numrow red on white". Am I missing something here?

Thanks,
John
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: jcrouse on Wed, 30 May 2012, 12:40:24
2x Red Alert
2x Red Modifiers
2x Grey Modifiers
2x 104
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: demik on Wed, 30 May 2012, 12:41:23
Quote from: jdcarpe;603985
It's not too late. Ragnorock just needs approval from Uranium at OTD/KBD to go ahead with that. I believe sixty forwarded that request to Uranium and is supposed to get back with Rag about yes or no on the modifiers.

if he gets the no, why not just pay for it through the group buy

oh wait, you mean using his svgs or him being okay with the group paying for their own?
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: WRXChris on Wed, 30 May 2012, 12:53:02
Using his SVGs; sixty is not opposed, but since Uranium single-handedly paid for the RA modifier legends, he gets to make the decision whether or not we are permitted to use them for this set.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: nntnam on Wed, 30 May 2012, 12:54:46
WHY don't we ask 7bit to re-use the symbol in his GB round 4? IMO, it looks better than original set :-)

[ATTACH=CONFIG]51871[/ATTACH]

Btw, still confused about the color of red modifiers kit, is it the same red as the number row in KBD's set?
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: SPARC_PWR on Wed, 30 May 2012, 12:59:30
I've been looking for a set of these.  Just ordered the green/cream cheese so this should complete my collection for a while.

1x Red Alert
1x Red Modifier

Country:
United States
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: 7bit on Wed, 30 May 2012, 13:08:57
Quote from: nntnam;604001
WHY don't we ask 7bit to re-use the symbol in his GB round 4? IMO, it looks better than original set :-)

(Attachment) 51871[/ATTACH]

Btw, still confused about the color of red modifiers kit, is it the same red as the number row in KBD's set?


I love you!

Maybe Ragnorock is too proud to take something from me.

But if he wants them, it would be nice if I'd get 50% of the legends fees back.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Wed, 30 May 2012, 13:44:54
Quote from: nntnam;603722
I'll be moving to Japan by October. Still unsure what address I should put in the message, .... hmmm....
These should arrive on your doorstep by September at the latest, you're in the states for now right? Feel free to PM me around the time they ship out so we can make sure. They should get to me by early-mid July, which gives them plenty of time to show up at your door.

Quote from: AKIMbO;603766
And the stepped caps too.  Looks like I'm going to have a massive order of modifiers in both colors and tsangsan in both colors just to get that center stem stepped capslock.
I'll talk to Melissa about putting them in the modifier kits instead, and including the center stemmed stepped caps in the base set, as well as the GH esc, providing it doesn't change the price a lot, we'll do that. The whole point of the add on kits is to prevent people from buying keycaps they don't need as much as possible. If including them in the Tsangan kit doesn't achieve that, I'll change it. That may mean that the GEEK HACK key comes in red on white instead of inverse though, since it may need to be all one color scheme for the base set.

What's up with the space bar in the modifier kits?  Are they going to be red and grey respectively or just white.  In the Red mod kit picture the spacebar is white, but in the grey mod kit the space bar is grey.
That was a photoshopping error on my part. When I grabbed the image from Bavman at 1am last night I didn't notice it wasn't white. The modifier kits do not come with colored spacebars, as that wasn't part of the original scheme and it increases the cost of an already expensive add on kit significantly. Fixed the image.

Quote from: emptythecache;603782
It kind of sucks you have to buy the base kit and modifiers separately, if for example you were planning on ALWAYS using red modifiers, there's not a lot of point in also having the white modifiers. it makes your order like $30 more than it would need to be.
I'm probably just going to pass on this for now, since I'll finally have trading leverage when my CC&G, and all my R4 sets come.

Quote from: emptythecache;603814
Right that was my point, I wish there was an option to buy the base set with red modifiers INSTEAD of white ones. If i'm never going to put the white modifiers on my board, I'd rather not pay for them.

There are more people who just want a solid red on white set than those wanting red modifiers, if anything, the grey modifiers would have come as part of the base set, and the red mods would still be an add on because they are new. While the point of the add on kits is to avoid people paying for excess keys, unfortunately that will not always be the case, but its as good as we can do to still provide customization without high cost.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Nask on Wed, 30 May 2012, 13:48:17
Just waiting for a friend's confirmation and I'll be part of this group-buy with :
2x Base Sets
2x Grey Modifier Kits
1x Tsangan
:)
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Wed, 30 May 2012, 14:09:13
Quote from: kaiserreich;603830
@ragnorock
I think you gotta modify the sample order. You missed out on Tsangan white/red/grey
I didn't see it the first time.
Good point, I figured out late in the night that there were actually 8 things being offered and not 6, so I forgot to update that. I did get the order counters updated though! Lol

Quote from: jdcarpe;603890
Actually, it would make the base sets cheaper (fewer keys), and each person could choose whether they want white, red, or grey modifiers. There would be at least as many modifier orders as base kits. The only people it might get more expensive for are people who want white modifiers, if there is reduced interest in those. But I do feel like I'm subsidizing, in a way, the white modifiers for those people that want them, when I don't.
You get a discount for including them in the larger kit. Essentially if you make it a full keyset, the price is different than buying everything separate even if each one is the same quantity. Thus it would be more expensive for everyone to offer it the way you suggest.

Quote from: jcrouse;603990
In the first post, in the sentence directly above the three side by side pictures you state, "We will not be doing the numrow of red on white keys or the special keys though." Is that correct? Don't you mean "numrow of white of red", meaning no modifiers for the numrow. I would think the base kit would include "numrow red on white". Am I missing something here?

Thanks,
John
That's another typo, thanks for pointing it out. It is supposed to say what you thought it should.

Quote from: jdcarpe;603985
It's not too late. Ragnorock just needs approval from Uranium at OTD/KBD to go ahead with that. I believe sixty forwarded that request to Uranium and is supposed to get back with Rag about yes or no on the modifiers.
This is correct. We will use the custom legends if possible.

Quote from: Wraul;603959
Just sent you a pm for the following

3 x Red Alert
3 x Red Modifier
1 x Grey Modifier
1 x Tsangan White
1 x Tsangan Red
1 x Tsangan Grey
1 x 104
3 x ISO

Any chance for the ISO kit to include at least the shift key in the different modifier colors? Still just one kit but with all the shifts included.

How about spare spacebars?
Tsangan kit comes with the 7x spacebar, which is larger and doesn't fit most modern keyboards. Its meant for compatibility with other styles (winkeyless) and not just a kit where we add on spares for commonly used keys... but since it looks like you've got those boards, you could order extra tsangan kits for spare spacebars if you want. Unfortunately there is no way to buy an extra 6.25x spacebar without buying a whole new base set.

Anyways, about the ISO kit, I could include the shift key in different colors, but the enter key would still be off color if you decided to go with one of the mod options. If the ISO kit gets decent counts I'll consider adding the JRET and the shift in all 3 colors. Those that would be interested in buying the ISO kit if this change was made please speak up. I don't want to offer it in all 3 colors, but if the demand is there of course I can do it all in one set because the discounts make up for it.

Quote from: WRXChris;603999
Using his SVGs; sixty is not opposed, but since Uranium single-handedly paid for the RA modifier legends, he gets to make the decision whether or not we are permitted to use them for this set.

Quote from: 7bit;604013
I love you!

Maybe Ragnorock is too proud to take something from me.

But if he wants them, it would be nice if I'd get 50% of the legends fees back.
I'd do it, but the problem with that is how similar they look to Uranium's legends. Using 7bit's legends is only necessary if Uranium says no, in which case we'd likely upset him by using ones that look almost exactly the same on the keys that he has done custom legends for. If he says yes... well we don't need to use 7bit's. In any case, its not a matter of whether I'm too proud to take something from 7bit, he taught me a lot about group buys, for which I am very appreciative. Its a great idea but doesn't solve the actual problem. I could front the fees to do the custom legends myself, but I want to avoid stepping on anyone's toes, especially since we got the blessing to do the original set when we weren't expecting to.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Monja on Wed, 30 May 2012, 14:10:42
1x Red Alert

1x Red Modifier

Country: Spain
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: yearn4 on Wed, 30 May 2012, 14:11:39
should do a blue alert instead imo!
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Wed, 30 May 2012, 14:15:51
Quote from: 4en;604049
should do a blue alert instead imo!
Shhh, secret! That's what I'm planning for a PBT set. Just trying to figure out if there are any more creative legends that could be used that everyone will like rather than the same olds. The Diablo set is a really great example of how this could be accomplished. I was thinking of a Metal Gear Solid set, but that font actually sucks.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Djuzuh on Wed, 30 May 2012, 14:18:42
I'm waiting on your portal keyset ragnorock ! :(
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Wed, 30 May 2012, 14:21:16
Working on the order thread right after I catch up on these PMs. Be excited, new designs nobody has seen are in it.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Djuzuh on Wed, 30 May 2012, 14:22:07
As long as there is at least a compagnon cube in the set*:D.

And great !
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Wraul on Wed, 30 May 2012, 15:03:48
Quote from: Ragnorock;604045
Tsangan kit comes with the 7x spacebar, which is larger and doesn't fit most modern keyboards. Its meant for compatibility with other styles (winkeyless) and not just a kit where we add on spares for commonly used keys... but since it looks like you've got those boards, you could order extra tsangan kits for spare spacebars if you want. Unfortunately there is no way to buy an extra 6.25x spacebar without buying a whole new base set.
Unfortunately I don't have a board with that uses a 7x spacebar. Just trying to cover my bases for the future.
Too bad about no spare spacebar. But it's no big deal really.
I would have bought a few if they were available, but I can definitely live without.

Quote from: Ragnorock;604045
Anyways, about the ISO kit, I could include the shift key in different colors, but the enter key would still be off color if you decided to go with one of the mod options. If the ISO kit gets decent counts I'll consider adding the JRET and the shift in all 3 colors. Those that would be interested in buying the ISO kit if this change was made please speak up. I don't want to offer it in all 3 colors, but if the demand is there of course I can do it all in one set because the discounts make up for it.
Although I would love a red/grey JRET it's not nearly as important as a red/grey shift. A white JRET could go with any of the modifier colors without looking all that out of place. But one white and one red/grey shift would look mighty weird.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: FourtyFoxes on Wed, 30 May 2012, 15:06:33
1x Red Alert
1x Red Modifier

Country: US

does anyone have pictures of what the red alert looks like on the quickfire rapid red? it seems like it would go nicely with the red plate.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Acanthophis on Wed, 30 May 2012, 15:08:37
1x Red Alert Base Set

1x Red Modifier

1x Tsangan White

Country: Germany
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Wed, 30 May 2012, 15:12:14
Quote from: Wraul;604076
Unfortunately I don't have a board with that uses a 7x spacebar. Just trying to cover my bases for the future.
Too bad about no spare spacebar. But it's no big deal really.
I would have bought a few if they were available, but I can definitely live without.


Although I would love a red/grey JRET it's not nearly as important as a red/grey shift. A white JRET could go with any of the modifier colors without looking all that out of place. But one white and one red/grey shift would look mighty weird.
Not very many people are fans of SP's spacebars to begin with (too sharp or something) so I'm glad you can live without.

Fair enough, adding a couple more keys to the ISO kit shouldn't be a problem, but I'll see what she says about them being multiple different colors. I'll get quotes for 3 JRETs and 3 shifts, and another with just 3 shifts, to compare them.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Wraul on Wed, 30 May 2012, 15:31:05
Quote from: Ragnorock;604081
Not very many people are fans of SP's spacebars to begin with (too sharp or something) so I'm glad you can live without.
Yeah SP's spacebars aren't the best. But one needs them to complete the set.
Quote from: Ragnorock;604081
Fair enough, adding a couple more keys to the ISO kit shouldn't be a problem, but I'll see what she says about them being multiple different colors. I'll get quotes for 3 JRETs and 3 shifts, and another with just 3 shifts, to compare them.
Thank you. That's awesome. Hopefully they won't be all that expensive.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: longweight on Wed, 30 May 2012, 16:00:33
So it is $37 per modifier set? Or is that for both?
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: bavman on Wed, 30 May 2012, 16:09:51
Quote from: longweight;604118
So it is $37 per modifier set? Or is that for both?

Per color (red or grey) and if you buy more than we pay less!!!
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: longweight on Wed, 30 May 2012, 16:15:55
Quote from: bavman;604126
Per color (red or grey) and if you buy more than we pay less!!!

Sheeeeeet! Poor month for me!
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Wed, 30 May 2012, 16:20:44
Honestly I'd like to see them both hit about 100, but that means most everyone who orders picks up one or the other... or both. ;)
Also the reason why its so expensive is because its all of the expensive keys, which make up about half the cost of a full set.
Still, at those prices I'm pretty sure this is cheaper than the original RA set.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: longweight on Wed, 30 May 2012, 16:51:31
Quote from: Ragnorock;604135
Honestly I'd like to see them both hit about 100, but that means most everyone who orders picks up one or the other... or both. ;)
Also the reason why its so expensive is because its all of the expensive keys, which make up about half the cost of a full set.
Still, at those prices I'm pretty sure this is cheaper than the original RA set.

Oh sure and I understand why it costs what it does, just need to find more money before ordering as I want the base set and all modifiers.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Wed, 30 May 2012, 16:56:49
You might want to find it before this closes, I just got word from Melissa that their prices are going up after this buy.

Quote
**as a side note, we have been bombarded by price increases from our suppliers, which means the next round of keycaps that we supply to you will have a higher unit price. I can honor these set prices, but won't be able to in the future.

Translation: This is the cheapest you will ever see a doubleshot keyset ever again!

DUN DUN DUN!
:scared:
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Glissant on Wed, 30 May 2012, 17:26:03
Ooo I really hope we get to use the custom legends. That would be cool. Not that I won't be getting the set either way though =p.
And it's a good thing I managed to grab a leftover set of the white on red numrow ;D

1x Red Alert
1x Grey Modifier

Country: USA
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: hashbaz on Wed, 30 May 2012, 17:40:07
Quote from: Ragnorock;604156
Translation: This is the cheapest you will ever see a doubleshot keyset ever again!

DUN DUN DUN!
:scared:

I was afraid this would happen. :tsk:
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: sth on Wed, 30 May 2012, 18:04:35
Really interested in this set but ONLY if we end up getting Uranium or 7bit's legends. Subscribing...
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: njvz on Wed, 30 May 2012, 18:46:24
1x Red Alert

1x Red Modifier

1x 104

Country: US

Yuess! On a scale of one to amped I'm totally YEAHHHHH
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: demik on Wed, 30 May 2012, 19:30:59
Quote from: Ragnorock;604156
You might want to find it before this closes, I just got word from Melissa that their prices are going up after this buy.



Translation: This is the cheapest you will ever see a doubleshot keyset ever again!

DUN DUN DUN!
:scared:

lets hope quality control also increases
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: snowboarder3 on Wed, 30 May 2012, 20:36:11
Quote from: demik;604239
lets hope quality control also increases


Are you thinking of the same SP as I am? I don't think they know what those words mean. :p

Seriously though, depending on prices Chinese dyesubs are starting to become a much more viable option.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: MarkPharaoh on Wed, 30 May 2012, 22:17:02
Hello, I'm interested in making a purchase, but I am most likely moving on August 1st (same city, just different place with a classmate). Would this be an issue if I have to change my address after I make my payment?
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: snowboarder3 on Wed, 30 May 2012, 22:18:40
Quote from: MarkPharaoh;604369
Hello, I'm interested in making a purchase, but I am most likely moving on August 1st (same city, just different place with a classmate). Would this be an issue if I have to change my address after I make my payment?

You're fine. Just shoot rag a PM when your address changes. Welcome to geekhack! Hope your school year went well.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: MarkPharaoh on Wed, 30 May 2012, 22:32:01
Great, thanks. Went well, but now I have a summer class!
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Choi Young Gyoo on Thu, 31 May 2012, 01:06:01
order pm'ed again
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Thu, 31 May 2012, 01:32:38
Just to let everyone know, I made the changes I mentioned earlier to the Tsangan and Base sets. I reverted the Tsangan kit to its original form, and lumped the center stem stepped caps lock and the GEEK HACK key in with the base set, with only a small increase in price. The price increase in the Tsangan kit would have been much more significant.

As discussed earlier, here are the options for putting multicolor keys in with the current ISO set.

Pricing for the ISO sets is below:


Option A: Full Red on White ISO set plus White on red and red on grey short shifts and blank JRETs in red and grey (8 keys)
15 sets          $21.00 per set
25 sets          $16.00 per set <- Target Price
50 sets          $12.00 per set
75 sets          $11.00 per set
100 sets        $10.00 per set

Option B: Full Red on White ISO set plus only the extra short shifts, no extra JRETs in all 3 colors
15 sets          $14.00 per set
25 sets          $11.00 per set <- Target Price
50 sets          $9.00 per set
75 sets          $8.00 per set
100 sets        $7.00 per set

Option C: Original ISO set15 keysets $13.00
25 keysets $10.00 <- Target Price
50 keysets $8.00
75 keysets $7.00
100 keysets $6.00

Okay so as you can see, the extra short shifts to match the modifier set are only a dollar more for the two of them, so we will do that at the least, and it's up to you guys whether the extra JRETs are worth the extra premium. ISO users please chime in.

I'm about to update the OP with all of the orders from the first day, I've got about 30 PMs in my inbox. Keep it up guys, hitting 300 with this would be awesome.

Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Thu, 31 May 2012, 02:47:29
First post updated, 45 sets in less than 24 hours...
Not Bad
(http://i.imgur.com/r9hjR.jpg)

Also the red modifier popularity is staggering, I expected it to get less than grey, and it's got a significant lead!
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Wraul on Thu, 31 May 2012, 02:48:31
Quote from: Ragnorock;604438
Just to let everyone know, I made the changes I mentioned earlier to the Tsangan and Base sets. I reverted the Tsangan kit to its original form, and lumped the center stem stepped caps lock and the GEEK HACK key in with the base set, with only a small increase in price. The price increase in the Tsangan kit would have been much more significant.

As discussed earlier, here are the options for putting multicolor keys in with the current ISO set.

Pricing for the ISO sets is below:


Option A: Full Red on White ISO set plus White on red and red on grey short shifts and blank JRETs in red and grey (8 keys)
15 sets          $21.00 per set
25 sets          $16.00 per set <- Target Price
50 sets          $12.00 per set
75 sets          $11.00 per set
100 sets        $10.00 per set

Option B: Full Red on White ISO set plus only the extra short shifts, no extra JRETs in all 3 colors
15 sets          $14.00 per set
25 sets          $11.00 per set <- Target Price
50 sets          $9.00 per set
75 sets          $8.00 per set
100 sets        $7.00 per set

Option C: Original ISO set15 keysets $13.00
25 keysets $10.00 <- Target Price
50 keysets $8.00
75 keysets $7.00
100 keysets $6.00

Okay so as you can see, the extra short shifts to match the modifier set are only a dollar more for the two of them, so we will do that at the least, and it's up to you guys whether the extra JRETs are worth the extra premium. ISO users please chime in.

I'm about to update the OP with all of the orders from the first day, I've got about 30 PMs in my inbox. Keep it up guys, hitting 300 with this would be awesome.


I would prefer option A, makes it feel less like a compromise.
But I can understand if it makes it a little step for some and I'm fine with option B too.
Option C doesn't really feel that relevant seeing how option B is only $1 more.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: snowboarder3 on Thu, 31 May 2012, 05:23:34
Glad to see that there will be a GEEK HACK key with the standard kit!
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: jdcarpe on Thu, 31 May 2012, 06:23:00
I also vote for Option A for the ISO kit. I don't mind paying a few dollars extra to have a matching color JRET.

Also, what would everyone think about including a center stemmed stepped caps lock in the modifier kits?

Is the GH key included in the base set going to be red on white? Just like the one from the recent GB? If so, that is fine, but can we get a color matching GH key in the modifier kits, as well?
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: pasph on Thu, 31 May 2012, 07:50:00
Option A for ISO kit and i can order also 2 modifiers kit
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: WorldExclusive on Thu, 31 May 2012, 09:20:12
Thanks for adding the Stepped Cap key and GH key tot he base set.
I'm sure they will be red on white correct?

In order to get a white on red do we still have to buy the Tsangan set?
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Thu, 31 May 2012, 10:13:20
Quote from: jdcarpe;604515
I also vote for Option A for the ISO kit. I don't mind paying a few dollars extra to have a matching color JRET.

Also, what would everyone think about including a center stemmed stepped caps lock in the modifier kits?

Is the GH key included in the base set going to be red on white? Just like the one from the recent GB? If so, that is fine, but can we get a color matching GH key in the modifier kits, as well?

Seems like everyone who has replied so far wants Option A. I'll give it the rest of today for people to weigh in, but its looking like we'll go with that or put it to a poll if necessary.

I suppose that's up to everyone else, but the modifier kit is pretty spendy already. As there are many people who have ordered it already, its going to take more than a couple of people stating they want that for it to get changed.

Melissa never did get back to me on whether it would be more expensive to invert the colors, so I'm not 100% yet, but as the recent GH GB was red on white I'm going to try and do it inverted. At the moment it is red on white, yes.

Quote from: WorldExclusive;604602
Thanks for adding the Stepped Cap key and GH key tot he base set.
I'm sure they will be red on white correct?

In order to get a white on red do we still have to buy the Tsangan set?
Yes the keys with the base set are at the moment, all red on white. They are no longer in the Tsangan set. If anything they belong in the modifier sets, since many are only buying the Tsangan kit for compatibility, not to get special keys.

If the forum wants me to add a stepped caps and/or esc key to the modifier sets, expect about a $2 increase in price to those kits as well. Since they're pretty expensive already I'm disinclined to do that but again, I am at the will of the forum. With the exception of the last the poll results, I do actually listen to you guys. :P
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Thu, 31 May 2012, 11:35:35
Reddit thread is up, please upvote to help promote it if you've got the time. Feel free to promote it elsewhere too, or provide suggestions on where I should.

http://www.reddit.com/r/keyboards/comments/udega/red_alert_round_2_group_buy_going_on_now_gh/
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Acanthophis on Thu, 31 May 2012, 11:49:19
Are those measurements necessary in order to reach your target price per set?
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Thu, 31 May 2012, 11:55:01
No, but it could get us to 500 lol.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: AKIMbO on Thu, 31 May 2012, 11:58:15
I think we should add stepped  center Stem caps to the mod sets too.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: jrockroll on Thu, 31 May 2012, 13:39:49
didn't know tsangan set comes with  different colors.
I'll change my order.

1 * Red Alert
1 * Red Modifier
1 * Grey Modifier
1 * Tsangan White
1 * Tsangan Red
1 * Tsangan Grey
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Kellybear on Thu, 31 May 2012, 14:10:54
Pm'd for 1x Red Alert mewmew~
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: dsjbirch on Thu, 31 May 2012, 16:34:11
Quote from: Ragnorock;604643
... If the forum wants me to add a stepped caps and/or esc key to the modifier sets, expect about a $2 increase in price to those kits as well. Since they're pretty expensive already I'm disinclined to do that but again, I am at the will of the forum. With the exception of the last the poll results, I do actually listen to you guys. :P


I fancy stepped caps - thinking of buying grey modifier set.

Also would love up a couple of fn replacement keys... For me poker... Any chance?
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Nunez on Thu, 31 May 2012, 19:55:39
Quote from: emptythecache;603814
Right that was my point, I wish there was an option to buy the base set with red modifiers INSTEAD of white ones. If i'm never going to put the white modifiers on my board, I'd rather not pay for them.


tl;dr the rest of the thread.

But what about those who don't want the white on red modifiers? Logically thinking. Base set would be a... Base set? something to start off on, the red on white. Its then up to YOU the buyer to decide if you want to expand on this  base kit.

That just seems more logical to me.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Delphox on Fri, 01 June 2012, 00:38:54
Mmm... is there any possibility of a red alert WASD only keys purchase? I would love a keyset of red on white wasd and cursor keys...
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: demik on Fri, 01 June 2012, 00:47:32
Red on white gh keycap? I just did that.

Why don't u do white on red?
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: grogbeard on Fri, 01 June 2012, 00:47:55
1x Red Alert
1x Red Modifier
1x 104

Country: US
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: bavman on Fri, 01 June 2012, 01:19:00
Quote from: demik;605324
Red on white gh keycap? I just did that.

Why don't u do white on red?

I agree with demik...theres an abundance of red on white GH keys around..
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Fri, 01 June 2012, 01:37:57
Quote from: Delphox;605321
Mmm... is there any possibility of a red alert WASD only keys purchase? I would love a keyset of red on white wasd and cursor keys...
Nope, gotta get the set. That isn't what this is about.
Quote from: bavman;605347
I agree with demik...theres an abundance of red on white GH keys around..
If you were paying attention, I mentioned multiple times that I'm doing that if it doesn't cost any extra to do inverted vs regular colors.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: footofchaos on Fri, 01 June 2012, 03:26:34
1x Red Alert
1x Red Modifier

Order PM'd. Thanks!
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Kellybear on Fri, 01 June 2012, 04:08:00
Does anyone else want 1x1 window and fn keys besides me? .__.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: paudash on Fri, 01 June 2012, 12:32:39
Just PMed for
X2 Red modifier
X1 Grey modifier
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 01 June 2012, 12:39:00
Quote from: Kellybear;605428
Does anyone else want 1x1 window and fn keys besides me? .__.

Tsangan kit. Star and Diamond.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: metafour on Fri, 01 June 2012, 12:53:47
Quote from: Ragnorock;604675
Reddit thread is up, please upvote to help promote it if you've got the time. Feel free to promote it elsewhere too, or provide suggestions on where I should.

http://www.reddit.com/r/keyboards/comments/udega/red_alert_round_2_group_buy_going_on_now_gh/


WTH is Because... ?
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: snowboarder3 on Fri, 01 June 2012, 12:54:02
Quote from: Ragnorock;604643

If the forum wants me to add a stepped caps and/or esc key to the modifier sets, expect about a $2 increase in price to those kits as well. Since they're pretty expensive already I'm disinclined to do that but again, I am at the will of the forum. With the exception of the last the poll results, I do actually listen to you guys. :P

ESC would be cool to add to the modifier kits but not sure how others feel on it
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Kellybear on Fri, 01 June 2012, 12:58:36
Quote from: jdcarpe;605704
Tsangan kit. Star and Diamond.


Not the star and diamond, I mean the ones that have the win symbol and says fn, >< they're from the original base kit but aren't included in this gb. ;_; would it be possible to add if enough people wanted it? ._.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Fri, 01 June 2012, 13:11:10
Quote from: metafour;605718
WTH is Because... ?
No idea, but someone not man enough to PM me if he has a problem. Just some troll obviously.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: megnin on Fri, 01 June 2012, 13:25:12
PM'd for:

2x Red Alert
1x Red Modifier
1x Grey Modifier
1x Tsangan Grey
1x Tsangan Red
1x 104
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: bellaisa on Fri, 01 June 2012, 15:03:42
in f or 1 base set of the red alert
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Fri, 01 June 2012, 16:13:09
OP updated, already at 65 with a bunch of add on kits. Almost every order has an add on kit!
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: demik on Fri, 01 June 2012, 16:26:56
Tsangan kit needs windows/fn 1x1 keys along side diamond and star (tbh, it could replace the star as I'm not a huge fan of it anyways.)!!

For the choc mini owners to have a near full set (the spacebar is their problem lol)
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: hoggy on Fri, 01 June 2012, 16:40:43
Ordering -

1x Red Alert
1x Grey Modifier
1x ISO

Yay!
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Kellybear on Fri, 01 June 2012, 18:19:47
Quote from: demik;605849
Tsangan kit needs windows/fn 1x1 keys along side diamond and star (tbh, it could replace the star as I'm not a huge fan of it anyways.)!!

For the choc mini owners to have a near full set (the spacebar is their problem lol)

^ PLEASE ;_;
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Fri, 01 June 2012, 21:18:08
Quote from: Kellybear;605722
Not the star and diamond, I mean the ones that have the win symbol and says fn, >< they're from the original base kit but aren't included in this gb. ;_; would it be possible to add if enough people wanted it? ._.

Quote from: demik;605849
Tsangan kit needs windows/fn 1x1 keys along side diamond and star (tbh, it could replace the star as I'm not a huge fan of it anyways.)!!

For the choc mini owners to have a near full set (the spacebar is their problem lol)

Quote from: Kellybear;605910
^ PLEASE ;_;
Unless anyone objects, I'm just going to add these to the Tsangan kit. Its meant for compatibility in the first place, and there are a bunch of people on here with choc minis.

Basically you want:

1 1x Win key added

1 1x Fn key added

Correct? If you guys would rather replace the star keys with windows keys speak up, because that's what it was supposed to be in the first place.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: demik on Fri, 01 June 2012, 21:23:45
Can't say I care too much for the star keys. Like the diamonds more myself.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: snowboarder3 on Fri, 01 June 2012, 21:31:02
Choc mini spacebar doesn't fit any SP bars, right?
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: demik on Fri, 01 June 2012, 21:33:42
Right
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: jrockroll on Fri, 01 June 2012, 22:08:04
I say diamond.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: jcrouse on Fri, 01 June 2012, 22:08:53
Quote from: jrockroll;606008
I say diamond.

^
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Fri, 01 June 2012, 22:47:03
That isn't the question. Demik was just saying that he likes the diamonds in the Tsangan kit more than the star keys. The question is whether you want a Windows symbol instead of a star this time around. Honestly even though I hate windows, I think the windows symbol looks better.

If you would rather me just add the 2 keys and you get both stars and 1 windows key, that's my original suggestion. I don't want to remove anything from an existing set once orders have been taken, so its either change the legend of an unpopular key or add new keys.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 01 June 2012, 22:53:32
Please add the Windows key and a Fn key. I can take or leave the stars.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Fri, 01 June 2012, 22:55:15
Alright, it will be so.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: dsjbirch on Fri, 01 June 2012, 23:00:28
Ragnarok can you add a 1.25 fn key to the modifier sets please?
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Fri, 01 June 2012, 23:10:47
Oh man, its starting. I'm going to have to go with no. The modifier set is already quite expensive and I'm sure Melissa is getting tired of sending me new quotes for modified sets.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 01 June 2012, 23:18:42
Quote from: dsjbirch;606020
Ragnarok can you add a 1.25 fn key to the modifier sets please?

You can just use a novelty key on your Poker or whatever. Japanese flag, Triforce, Jolly Roger, Poker suit, etc. I just use a standard Alt key, as I know where the Fn key is.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Fri, 01 June 2012, 23:29:23
Yeah there are plenty of other 1.25x mods you can use, particularly the Japan key would match well.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Kellybear on Sat, 02 June 2012, 00:18:40
:hug: YAAAAAAAAAAY so awesome. :3 I es happy. Thanks for doing the change, Rag! I really appreciate you adding the win and fn keys~ Pika pika.

Edited my order to add a tsangan kit heehee.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: All The Fire on Sat, 02 June 2012, 01:18:51
The shift key in the tsangan kit matches the Pures aye?

Anyone getting a white Tsangan not in need of the shift key?
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: hoggy on Sat, 02 June 2012, 07:27:04
Added a grey Tsangan kit.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Sat, 02 June 2012, 15:03:09
Anyways I won't have an updated price for the Tsangan kit until Monday, but expect it to go up by about $1-2. You've got 2 weeks left to get in on this guys, I want them before school starts back up!
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: AKIMbO on Sat, 02 June 2012, 15:08:28
Why does it seem like orders have stagnated? I thought this set would at 100 by now.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Sat, 02 June 2012, 15:13:08
Its been 3 days, normally I only have them open for 2 weeks to begin with, so we've basically got a head start. I'm thinking it just needs to keep being bumped to the top, the group buy section is really active atm. Also I have another 12 PMs sitting in my inbox waiting to be put in. If it was over 100 right now, I'd be expecting it to be well over 300 by the time we're done.

Also I'm working on getting someone to post it over on OTD/KBD because I can't write in Korean. Promoting it over there is likely to give us a bunch more orders.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: minusic on Sat, 02 June 2012, 22:55:16
ORDER SENT!

For:
1x Red Alert
1x Red Modifier
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: irjoe on Sun, 03 June 2012, 00:46:00
Can anyone confirm that the modifiers and shift for pure's are covered by the Tsangan add-on kit?
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: demik on Sun, 03 June 2012, 00:52:12
Quote from: irjoe;606524
Can anyone confirm that the modifiers and shift for pure's are covered by the Tsangan add-on kit?

yes, they are covered.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: chaosstep on Sun, 03 June 2012, 03:56:40
Private message sent!  YEAH
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: jinhan108 on Sun, 03 June 2012, 09:55:31
Sent you a PM Ragnorock, thanks!
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Acanthophis on Sun, 03 June 2012, 16:51:59
Quote from: Ragnorock;604675
Reddit thread is up, please upvote to help promote it if you've got the time. Feel free to promote it elsewhere too, or provide suggestions on where I should.

http://www.reddit.com/r/keyboards/comments/udega/red_alert_round_2_group_buy_going_on_now_gh/
Did you consider promoting this GB over at DT? Or even some korean boards?
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: KylJoy on Sun, 03 June 2012, 16:59:49
Ordered 1x Base, 1x Red Mod and 1x 104.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Sun, 03 June 2012, 17:01:45
I'm actually looking for some insight in to how that would be received over there, if anyone uses deskthority and could let me know whether crossposting it there would be appreciated or not, I'd be thankful.

I heard from soulfree that it has already been promoted on OCN/KBD, but I don't speak any Korean so I can neither confirm or promote it myself there. Anyone interested feel free though!
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Acanthophis on Sun, 03 June 2012, 17:10:51
Well, I"m on DT, but I can't think of a way to check their appreciation without telling(promoting) them...
And without mass spam PMs!
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Sun, 03 June 2012, 17:26:47
I'm asking a personal opinion on how receptive their community is to group buys vs ours, as when I looked in their classifieds section there weren't very many, nor was there a section for it. I wanted to know if these guys want group buys to stay on GH and those that want in just come here... or not.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Acanthophis on Sun, 03 June 2012, 18:00:37
DT's marketplace is not organized well. Has no sections.
We Europeans are quite cool, no worries.
If you still have any, ask webwit. He'll help.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: funxion on Sun, 03 June 2012, 18:34:29
It doesn't hurt to make a post over there letting them know that there's a GB going on...

Worst case scenario would be they delete your post, which wouldn't be to their benefit seeing as though you're just trying to be helpful to those who may be interested in a Red Alert set and have not had the means by which to attain one.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: hashbaz on Sun, 03 June 2012, 18:35:13
I posted threads for my RGBY and moogle group buys on DT and got a pretty meager response.  I suspect it's because most people who care about group buys are on GH as well.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Acanthophis on Sun, 03 June 2012, 18:50:58
^Yep.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Elrobo on Sun, 03 June 2012, 18:57:52
Any idea how long this will be open? I want to get in on it, but want to make sure I have the money.

edit: reading is good, june 15th
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Post by: Ragnorock on Sun, 03 June 2012, 19:05:09
Yeah about then.

Also OP updated, counts are looking great here as well. Already over 75 in 4 days for the base set and the modifier kits already have more than I was expecting us to get overall. Need more grey mods/tsangan kits though! Its time for those that scoffed at the red mods as looking gaudy to step it up!
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: funxion on Sun, 03 June 2012, 19:22:06
I'd still make it a point to mention it at DT. Just because there wasn't a huge turnout for RGBY caps and Moogle kits doesn't mean people aren't looking to by full sets.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Sun, 03 June 2012, 19:36:40
Posting now actually, feel free to endorse it lol.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: jfaulken on Sun, 03 June 2012, 22:27:53
Did I miss an option to get the custom glyphs for the modifier keys (like in the first RA buy)?  I never even saw that one go by me and I'd love it if there was an option in this buy to replicate it as closely as possible (e.g. red-on-white modifiers, all custom glyphs).
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: bc2208 on Mon, 04 June 2012, 01:11:29
Quote from: jfaulken;606991
Did I miss an option to get the custom glyphs for the modifier keys (like in the first RA buy)?  I never even saw that one go by me and I'd love it if there was an option in this buy to replicate it as closely as possible (e.g. red-on-white modifiers, all custom glyphs).

Those are intellectual property of some other dude and he hasn't given permission (yet).
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: abc123asd on Mon, 04 June 2012, 01:14:41
What is it called when it is blue on white? Blue Alert?
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: pasph on Mon, 04 June 2012, 02:48:40
PM:

1x Red Alert
1x Red Modifier
1x 104
1x ISO
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Mon, 04 June 2012, 06:39:58
OP updated, night guys.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: longweight on Tue, 05 June 2012, 07:51:15
PM sent for

1 x Red Alert
1 x Red Modifiers
1 x Grey Modifiers

For now.... :D, if we get close to the next price point then I might order more.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Tue, 05 June 2012, 14:39:20
This goes for everyone considering it, but you might as well put in what your final order would be @ _____ quantity. You have the option to change your order up until you pay your invoice, though if you order more to hit the next discount after orders close the price doesn't go down, because I will have already sent the majority or all of the invoices and I'm not resending them because its a lot of work. If you would order more at the "Target Price" I listed in the OP, do so, because that is where I am highly confident we will reach. The more people that do that, the faster we get there, and the more momentum the thread has the bigger it will end up.
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Post by: DanGWanG on Tue, 05 June 2012, 14:57:04
^Agreed and exactly what I did :)

Base your orders off the target price, pay for keycaps, ???, win the game.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Tue, 05 June 2012, 15:20:04
Will update quantities later, going to be moving around a bunch over the next few days, so if you don't see many updates that's why. I always try though.

Also shipping news: (copied from the updated OP)
I went to the post office yesterday and all domestic orders will be receiving delivery confirmation, while it is looking like international orders can't. Though I will try. Larger international orders will have insurance either way though, so even if the order is lost, you get your money back.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: longweight on Tue, 05 June 2012, 15:26:47
How much will fit into the $17 international shipping box?
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Djuzuh on Tue, 05 June 2012, 15:28:33
I'd eyeball 4 or 5 sets.
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Post by: longweight on Tue, 05 June 2012, 15:33:04
Quote from: Djuzuh;608044
I'd eyeball 4 or 5 sets.

Interesting ;)
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Post by: Ragnorock on Tue, 05 June 2012, 15:38:21
Not that much actually, a more detailed explanation is available in the descriptions of the sets in the OP, but max is 3 base sets. And by max 3 base sets I mean max. The box starts to bulge. You can fit maybe some biohazard keys in with it, but none of the other kits.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: 1391401 on Tue, 05 June 2012, 15:51:28
SP told me that this was 'their font', is this the typeface known as WYSE? 

Did the Red/Black set use this typeface?
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Post by: Ragnorock on Tue, 05 June 2012, 16:03:26
Yep, that's it and yes it did. Honestly people both like and dislike it on here, but I like it. Its simple and clean.
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Post by: 1391401 on Tue, 05 June 2012, 16:08:14
Ah ok, I see, thx

Someone should update the 'Prototype' JPG that everyone uses to reflect that font since it seems to be used a lot and is misleading as is
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: palmyre on Tue, 05 June 2012, 18:58:24
please check the email i sent. ~
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Post by: Kellybear on Tue, 05 June 2012, 20:20:50
Yay the post is updated to say win/fn keys included in Tsangan kit~ <33 thanks Rag :D
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Post by: AKIMbO on Tue, 05 June 2012, 20:37:54
Can we get a "print screen" key in addition to the famous rag "print" key?  Hope I'm not asking for too much XD
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Post by: Zehkul on Tue, 05 June 2012, 20:40:38
That one is famous? :3
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Post by: irjoe on Tue, 05 June 2012, 23:13:47
Kind of off topic... but what ever happeend to the adopt-a-key for a new legend?
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: AKIMbO on Wed, 06 June 2012, 00:01:35
Quote from: irjoe;608312
Kind of off topic... but what ever happeend to the adopt-a-key for a new legend?
The money from the June Geekhack doubleshot key groupbuy is going towards it iirc.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: hashbaz on Wed, 06 June 2012, 00:14:05
Quote from: irjoe;608312
Kind of off topic... but what ever happeend to the adopt-a-key for a new legend?

Quote from: AKIMbO;608329
The money from the June Geekhack doubleshot key groupbuy is going towards it iirc.

We are working out Paypal/tax issues ... it is not forgotten or defunct.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Wed, 06 June 2012, 00:23:35
Lol I'm working out tax issues with this group buy because its going to have like $30k running through my accounts and I'm worried I'm going to have to pay taxes on it. XD
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Internetlad on Wed, 06 June 2012, 04:13:39
Posting here to remind myself to check if I have the funds.

If so, Likelihood that I will be getting a Red & White modifier with a 104 kit on top.

Don't put me down yet though. Thanks.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: AKIMbO on Wed, 06 June 2012, 06:28:42
Could you offset the $30k hobby gain with hobby losses?
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Post by: Zehkul on Wed, 06 June 2012, 06:55:47
Isn’t doing group buys pretty much business? Somehow you have to avoid taxes on your volume, and just pay them on income.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: AKIMbO on Wed, 06 June 2012, 07:15:56
Quote from: Zehkul;608436
Isn’t doing group buys pretty much business? Somehow you have to avoid taxes on your volume, and just pay them on income.


I think the IRS has a number of years criteria...

Quote from: Findlaw.com
Determining Whether Sales Are Hobby or Business
Income made from online sales can be reported to the IRS as "hobby income" if the sales activity qualifies as a hobby according to the IRS, i.e. sale without the intention of making money. For example, a recreational photographer selling a photo on eBay should report the sale as hobby income. One test is whether the seller has made no profit from the hobby in two of five consecutive years. If the income does qualify as a hobby income, sellers can deduct hobby expenses from the income but cannot use hobby losses to offset other non-hobby income.

Link. (http://tax.findlaw.com/federal-taxes/do-you-need-to-report-your-online-sales-to-the-irs.html)  My GFs dad sells baseball cards on Ebay (thousands per year) and hobby losses is how he offsets the taxable hobby income.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Wed, 06 June 2012, 11:35:21
Huh, interesting. Thanks for the info, I'll look into it.
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Post by: WRXChris on Wed, 06 June 2012, 14:10:57
Quote from: AKIMbO;608440
Link. My GFs dad sells baseball cards on Ebay (thousands per year) and hobby losses is how he offsets the taxable hobby income.

Thanks for that link, very useful info!  Looks like with some crafty accounting, GB organizers could use pre-tax dollars for all of their keyboard related purchases!
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: ekw808 on Wed, 06 June 2012, 14:50:27
Schedule C on your 1040 Federal Return is what you have to fill out, if your losses > your gains, that loss gets subtracted from your overall taxable income = you pay less taxes.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: tjweir on Wed, 06 June 2012, 15:13:10
What is the likelihood of using the Cherry Replica font for this order?

I'm typing on an OG Red Alert set, and would rather have a different set.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Mysteric on Wed, 06 June 2012, 16:40:36
Gah, want these so bad but by the time I get the keyset + modifiers + 104 + ISO + shipping, it'll end up costing more than my keyboard -__-
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: sth on Wed, 06 June 2012, 16:47:43
Quote from: Mackem;608760
Gah, want these so bad but by the time I get the keyset + modifiers + 104 + ISO + shipping, it'll end up costing more than my keyboard -__-

welcome to geekcrack :\
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Mysteric on Wed, 06 June 2012, 16:48:27
Red on white is like my most favourite colour scheme as well >.<
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Post by: snowboarder3 on Wed, 06 June 2012, 16:56:43
Quote from: Mackem;608760
Gah, want these so bad but by the time I get the keyset + modifiers + 104 + ISO + shipping, it'll end up costing more than my keyboard -__-


but... think of how pretty it will look!
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Mysteric on Wed, 06 June 2012, 16:58:38
Yes but £80ish pretty..
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Post by: snowboarder3 on Wed, 06 June 2012, 17:13:45
Quote from: Mackem;608780
Yes but £80ish pretty..

yeah, hard when you basically need every addon kit :(
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: longweight on Wed, 06 June 2012, 18:41:05
Quote from: snowboarder3;608787
yeah, hard when you basically need every addon kit :(

Think of it as a tax on ISO 104 boards :D
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: hashbaz on Wed, 06 June 2012, 18:47:44
Quote from: tjweir;608713
What is the likelihood of using the Cherry Replica font for this order?

I'm typing on an OG Red Alert set, and would rather have a different set.

0%

We haven't started collecting money for the Cherry replica legends yet.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: vrapan on Wed, 06 June 2012, 19:24:00
Just PMed

1 Base
1 White on Red Tsangan
1 White on Red Modifiers
1 ISO (Option A I assumed)

Thanks
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Post by: tjweir on Wed, 06 June 2012, 19:36:13
Quote from: hashbaz;608853
0%

We haven't started collecting money for the Cherry replica legends yet.

Oh.  Ok then. :)

Thanks.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: longweight on Thu, 07 June 2012, 18:12:31
I have another set to add :) will PM tomorrow.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Thu, 07 June 2012, 18:39:51
OP updated, price for the base set down to $58, only 35 till we go down another $6, which is the last large price drop, as the next (200) is only $3. Gogogo! Red modifiers also hit 75, and Grey is almost at 50.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: DanGWanG on Thu, 07 June 2012, 18:43:41
Guys, trust me.  Get yourself a set of grey modifiers...

[ATTACH=CONFIG]52425[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]52426[/ATTACH]

You won't be disappointed.
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Post by: AKIMbO on Thu, 07 June 2012, 18:50:57
Quote from: DanGWanG;609455
Guys, trust me.  Get yourself a set of grey modifiers...

(Attachment) 52425[/ATTACH] (Attachment) 52426[/ATTACH]

You won't be disappointed.

Listen to this guy ^

Matter of fact, buy 2!
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Thu, 07 June 2012, 18:51:33
Also my set includes the \ | key that the original did not, for those that think it looks funny without it.

Thanks for sharing the pics Dan, may I post them in the OP?
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: DanGWanG on Thu, 07 June 2012, 19:00:55
I think original RA does include the grey \| (if that's what you were referring to, but if not...disregard lol)

Yeah, for sure, please feel free to use them.  As long as you're OK with my awesome watermark =)

Oh, and my replacement keys came in today.  Thanks BOSS!
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Thu, 07 June 2012, 19:03:07
No problem, and thanks!
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Post by: noir on Thu, 07 June 2012, 21:46:57
When will this GB close? I'm interested but am still deciding on other GB's!

Arrrgh! Decision Decisions!
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Thu, 07 June 2012, 22:14:42
For now its set at June 15th, though I may extend it a bit to potentially hit a higher price break.
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Post by: noir on Thu, 07 June 2012, 23:00:06
Alright, I'll try to come up with a decision before that date =)

EDIT: for the ISO kit what is a JRET? Is that just the enter key?

EDIT EDIT: And whats the count on them currently? Is it near 25?
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Thu, 07 June 2012, 23:56:10
Yeah its the larger return that is more vertical. The upper right corner is the top.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]52464[/ATTACH]
Its 13. Should make it to 25.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: net2522 on Fri, 08 June 2012, 00:08:49
Noob Quiz?

Which set do I need to get for Poker & Filco tkl?
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: longweight on Fri, 08 June 2012, 00:35:10
Will the GH ESC key be red on white?
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Post by: inlikeflynn on Fri, 08 June 2012, 00:40:44
Quote from: Ragnorock;609461
Also my set includes the \ | key that the original did not, for those that think it looks funny without it.

original included both white and gray \| key. look at my first picture there in OP and you can see both
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Post by: demik on Fri, 08 June 2012, 01:02:30
Quote from: net2522;609591
Noob Quiz?

Which set do I need to get for Poker & Filco tkl?

Base?
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: WRXChris on Fri, 08 June 2012, 01:23:00
Order submitted for 2 base sets & both mods!

Are the grey and red mods going to include a center stemmed stepped caps lock?
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Fri, 08 June 2012, 02:36:42
No unfortunately not. I figured adding the center stemmed version was enough in the base set. I suppose I could add it to them but with the number of people already committed to the sets, its a little late to make that sort of change since it increases the price. It'd add about a dollar to each of the mod kits to include it. (It would be less at higher quantities)

I know you guys love your stepped caps, but getting it in the base set may have to be good enough for now. :P

@ Inlikeflynn: ah, I never noticed it in your set, good call.
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Post by: pasph on Fri, 08 June 2012, 05:42:57
To modify an existing order have i to pm you the new total order or just the different part of it?
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Post by: Djuzuh on Fri, 08 June 2012, 05:59:23
Quote from: pasph;609672
To modify an existing order have i to pm you the new total order or just the different part of it?

you can do both, as long as the message is clear and without any possible confusion :p.
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Post by: longweight on Fri, 08 June 2012, 06:40:46
Ragnor I have started a thread on http://www.bit-tech.net in the marketplace for this GB to try and muster up some more interest in the UK :)
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Post by: AKIMbO on Fri, 08 June 2012, 06:55:18
Quote from: Ragnorock;609637
No unfortunately not. I figured adding the center stemmed version was enough in the base set. I suppose I could add it to them but with the number of people already committed to the sets, its a little late to make that sort of change since it increases the price. It'd add about a dollar to each of the mod kits to include it. (It would be less at higher quantities)

I know you guys love your stepped caps, but getting it in the base set may have to be good enough for now. :P

@ Inlikeflynn: ah, I never noticed it in your set, good call.


A dollar is trivial.  Add center stemmed stepped caps lock to the mod kits.  Don't pull an imsto...please.
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Post by: dsjbirch on Fri, 08 June 2012, 09:23:17
Quote from: AKIMbO;609687
A dollar is trivial.  Add center stemmed stepped caps lock to the mod kits.  Don't pull an imsto...please.

+1
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Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 08 June 2012, 09:40:27
Yes, please include the center stemmed caps lock in the mod kit.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Fri, 08 June 2012, 10:29:47
All I'm saying is that I need more than 3 people saying they want it, I have a guy who single handedly has ordered 30 sets, if a couple of the really big orders want it, then I'll do it, but its a more significant price increase for them. I'll send some PMs to the larger orders later today if they don't respond on their own.
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Post by: AKIMbO on Fri, 08 June 2012, 11:23:03
Quote from: Ragnorock;609753
All I'm saying is that I need more than 3 people saying they want it, I have a guy who single handedly has ordered 30 sets, if a couple of the really big orders want it, then I'll do it, but its a more significant price increase for them. I'll send some PMs to the larger orders later today if they don't respond on their own.

30 sets...@__@

Wow.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: duc_nckt on Sat, 09 June 2012, 03:24:09
Order more Order more  :lock1: :lock1:
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Post by: Ragnorock on Sat, 09 June 2012, 03:27:12
Then place an order lol. You can always cancel if the price doesn't go down enough for you... but if everyone follows that logic, then it usually happens and more.

OP updated. Up to 125 base sets and grey mods hit the next break!

Dave out.
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Post by: demik on Sat, 09 June 2012, 08:07:32
Going to front print sys req and break?

Turned out looking great on CCnG set.
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Post by: BababooeyHTJ on Sat, 09 June 2012, 08:11:26
What am I one of the only people using a fullsized keyboard around here? :boink:
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Post by: Ragnorock on Sat, 09 June 2012, 10:12:22
Dunno, nobody suggested it until you. Its pretty late to make changes to the legends though (aside from getting the original legends.)
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Post by: AKIMbO on Sat, 09 June 2012, 10:19:06
Quote from: Ragnorock;610318
Dunno, nobody suggested it until you. Its pretty late to make changes to the legends though (aside from getting the original legends.)

What's the status of that?  Did Uranium say yes or no to use of the legends?
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Post by: jdcarpe on Sat, 09 June 2012, 10:25:34
Quote from: Ragnorock;610318
Dunno, nobody suggested it until you. Its pretty late to make changes to the legends though (aside from getting the original legends.)

I thought it was the intention to print those on the front for every new set we do a GB for now. I would like them, also.
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Post by: tsangan on Sat, 09 June 2012, 10:59:00
They did end up turning out really nice
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7238/7168031705_439d80be2b_b.jpg)
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: MMB on Sat, 09 June 2012, 11:05:52
I just realized this won't have the manpurse capslock legend :(
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Post by: jdcarpe on Sat, 09 June 2012, 11:08:55
Quote from: MagicMeatball;610340
I just realized this won't have the manpurse capslock legend :(

It might, and that only (no words), if Ragnorock gets the go-ahead from Uranium.
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Post by: demik on Sat, 09 June 2012, 13:14:24
Quote from: jdcarpe;610326
I thought it was the intention to print those on the front for every new set we do a GB for now. I would like them, also.


Yeah thats what I remember from the red/black set

It was fixed print screen and front printing.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: jonnybastard on Sat, 09 June 2012, 23:12:01
Order sent for;
2x Red Alert sets
1x Red modifier set
1x Grey modifier set
1x Tsangan white set

Thanks!
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Post by: DanGWanG on Sun, 10 June 2012, 01:15:09
If we can work in the front printing, I would also be interested in that.
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Post by: All The Fire on Sun, 10 June 2012, 20:58:00
How much of an issue would it be getting a tilde key in row 1 profile (Z-M, whatever row that actually is).

I can take a stab at the answer, but I want to ask.
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Post by: Ragnorock on Sun, 10 June 2012, 21:27:01
Eeeh, I'm pretty sure the one in the ISO kit is Row 2 (which may be the same actually, someone with a Ragnarok ISO kit should chime in and confirm,) which would be close but no cigar. The legend wouldn't be a perfect match but it would have a tilde on it. Adding one is no longer an option with the number of orders we have garnered. Just adding it would be a small increase in price but its a bit too late for that. What layout do you have that has a tilde in row 1?
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Post by: jdcarpe on Sun, 10 June 2012, 21:32:28
The Pure has a tilde key to the right of the 1.75-unit right shift key.
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Post by: All The Fire on Sun, 10 June 2012, 21:51:18
Yeah the pure. I got it over the Poker for the Esc and funtion layout and figured the shift key wouldn't pose any problems due to the Tsangan kits, completely forgot about the tilde. >.< There's also a serious lack of novelty keys in that profile to cover for it.

I guess I can just put a star/diamond key there.
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Post by: KylJoy on Sun, 10 June 2012, 21:52:39
Quote from: DanGWanG;610668
If we can work in the front printing, I would also be interested in that.

Always for me.  I think it should be standard.
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Post by: MarkPharaoh on Sun, 10 June 2012, 23:49:02
Hi, my order:

1x Red Alert
1x Tsangan White

Thanks.
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Post by: duc_nckt on Mon, 11 June 2012, 05:33:02
order more order more :fencing::fencing::fencing::fencing:
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Post by: emptyk on Mon, 11 June 2012, 09:23:18
The OP has 12 uploaded pictures.  2-4 show the gray modifiers.  Will the actual color be closer to pictures 2 and 3 (which show a tan or beige hue) or closer to pictures 4 and 5 (which show more of a true gray color under the flash)?  Pictures 2 and 3 look closer to the mock-up shown in picture 7, which I prefer.

Thanks.
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Post by: DanGWanG on Mon, 11 June 2012, 10:08:47
Pictures 2-4 are of the exact same set.  2-3 are taken under more natural lighting and the colors of the modifiers might be off-set a little due to the creamy white Filco case.  In any case, picture 7 is a representation/mock-up but 2-4 is what it will really look like under different lighting and keyboard conditions.
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Post by: remmeh on Mon, 11 June 2012, 11:49:48
My order:
1x Red Alert
1x Red Modifier
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: noir on Mon, 11 June 2012, 12:23:54
1x Red Alert
1x Grey Modifier
1x Tsangan Grey
1x Iso
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: DanGWanG on Mon, 11 June 2012, 12:47:50
16 more orders on the tenkey please =)  I want to hit the next price break!

Do I have to post pictures like I did for the grey modifiers to get this going?!

OK fine...

[ATTACH=CONFIG]52723[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]52724[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]52725[/ATTACH]
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Post by: AKIMbO on Mon, 11 June 2012, 12:48:09
Rag...you should check out tsangan's Cream Cheese & Green issue with center stepped stepped capslock key caps.  SP has their own meaning to center stemmed for stepped caps locks.
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Post by: Ragnorock on Mon, 11 June 2012, 12:56:15
Yeah that happened with round 3 or something like that. If anything, they will get a thorough reminder on what we want for this group buy.
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Post by: Ragnorock on Mon, 11 June 2012, 14:54:22
Update: Center stemmed stepped caps lock keys are not possible according to Melissa, so we will not be offering them in this set. I assume Tsangan isn't going to be happy about that when he hears that his CCnG set won't be getting them either. I will be revising the base set so that just the spare Geek Hack key Esc is included and not the stepped caps that is impossible. That also means that the proposed change to the mod sets to add a stepped caps is no longer feasible and that change will not be made. The off center stem stepped caps will remain in the tsangan kit however. Expect the update to the OP when I get the revised quotes from Melissa.

Dave out
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Post by: demik on Mon, 11 June 2012, 15:16:23
Front printing?

Only thing holding me back from ordering.
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Post by: Ragnorock on Mon, 11 June 2012, 16:09:53
Front printing is pad printing... and adds significant cost. I really don't want them personally but the bigger problem is that so many orders have been taken already I don't want to bump prices. If everyone was to say the want them then fine but I never got the memo that they were supposed to be and its awfully late to be asking those sorts of changes. I said the same about the center stem stepped caps but was working on getting approval from the larger orders till sp said no. That won't work here because unlike the mod kits there are plenty of just base kit orders that would need to sign off on it too.
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Post by: demik on Mon, 11 June 2012, 16:15:48
No memo? You said this was getting front printing since the other set.

Oh well.

iirc, it added a dollar to CCnG. But if you don't want to do it, I can't force you.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: longweight on Mon, 11 June 2012, 16:45:18
So the Tsangan kit would work on a Choc Mini with a base set?
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Mon, 11 June 2012, 19:12:32
Quote from: demik;610270
Going to front print sys req and break?

Turned out looking great on CCnG set.

This is the first I heard of it. Note no mention of it in the OP or in the interest check thread... I'd like to see a quote of where I said that. In the Ragnarok group buy, I said that the "Print" key would be fixed for the next round, nothing else. Again, the only ones fighting for it are you, Dan and Kyljoy. I need more than the desires of 3 people to add a dollar to 150-200 orders. The way Melissa made it sound in the email made it seem like it would be more than that but I'll ask anyways. Also since I don't want to have a set of 3 pad printed keys and the rest doubleshots they'd either have to be 3 additional keys or doubleshots that received just the side printing as pad printing. Not sure if that is even possible or what the cost difference is.

@ Longweight, yeah I'm pretty sure. I don't have one though so I'm not exactly sure what the requirements are. Others will know better.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: duc_nckt on Mon, 11 June 2012, 22:58:36
I want to tkl the next price break!
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Mon, 11 June 2012, 23:15:34
Its almost there.

OP Updated! 5 days left! GET EM BEFORE YOU HAVE TO BUY LEFTOVERS!
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: demik on Mon, 11 June 2012, 23:21:53
Quote from: Ragnorock;611579
This is the first I heard of it. Note no mention of it in the OP or in the interest check thread... I'd like to see a quote of where I said that. In the Ragnarok group buy, I said that the "Print" key would be fixed for the next round, nothing else. Again, the only ones fighting for it are you, Dan and Kyljoy. I need more than the desires of 3 people to add a dollar to 150-200 orders. The way Melissa made it sound in the email made it seem like it would be more than that but I'll ask anyways. Also since I don't want to have a set of 3 pad printed keys and the rest doubleshots they'd either have to be 3 additional keys or doubleshots that received just the side printing as pad printing. Not sure if that is even possible or what the cost difference is.



@ Longweight, yeah I'm pretty sure. I don't have one though so I'm not exactly sure what the requirements are. Others will know better.
uh, i just told you the cost.

tsangan posted pictures of what i was talking about.

a print screen doubleshot keycap with "sys req" front printed. and a pause doubleshot key with break front printed

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7238/7168031705_439d80be2b_b.jpg)

but again, i feel like im just wasting my time asking for this.. so just forget it.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: whiskerBox on Mon, 11 June 2012, 23:23:53
Quote from: demik;611757

Show Image
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7238/7168031705_439d80be2b_b.jpg)



All the new sets should have this
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Mon, 11 June 2012, 23:26:17
I was unaware that those keys were doubleshots that had pad printing too. I thought the whole thing was pad printed, which I wasn't interested in. I'll ask for the quote from Melissa then and see if we can substitute that for the decrease in cost from losing the stepped caps. The price would probably stay the same if the stepped caps is gone.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: demik on Mon, 11 June 2012, 23:27:57
oh trust me, i wouldnt have asked for pad printing on a complete doubleshot set. that'd be stupid.
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Post by: Ragnorock on Mon, 11 June 2012, 23:30:30
Yeah man that's what I was thinking. Thus my responses. Was like lolwtfnoplz.
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Post by: demik on Mon, 11 June 2012, 23:32:27
now tell me that doesn't look nice tho?

if i may suggest. dont do the same color as legends. for red legends, do black text. for white legends, do grey text. or something similar
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Mon, 11 June 2012, 23:35:37
Eeeeh, that's pushin it. I like it to be clean and adding a 3rd color that's only on 2 keys doesn't sit well with my ocd. I get how that could look pretty sharp, especially since its pretty rare to see a key with 3 colors on it that isn't a dyesubbed image, but I want it to match.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: naberius on Tue, 12 June 2012, 00:23:47
1x Red Alert
1x Red Modifier
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: mickd on Tue, 12 June 2012, 05:10:36
Good to hear we might be getting the front printed text, definitely looks nicer :)
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: emptyk on Tue, 12 June 2012, 09:06:36
Quote from: Ragnorock;611766
Eeeeh, that's pushin it. I like it to be clean and adding a 3rd color that's only on 2 keys doesn't sit well with my ocd. I get how that could look pretty sharp, especially since its pretty rare to see a key with 3 colors on it that isn't a dyesubbed image, but I want it to match.

I agree with this wholeheartedly.  My OCD is more severe than yours b/c I think having only two keys with front printing flanking one without front printing would make me nervous LOL.

It does look interesting and unique, however.

I guess I ought to STFU until I place an order though.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: demik on Tue, 12 June 2012, 09:19:23
Quote from: emptyk;611956
I agree with this wholeheartedly.  My OCD is more severe than yours b/c I think having only two keys with front printing flanking one without front printing would make me nervous LOL.

It does look interesting and unique, however.

I guess I ought to STFU until I place an order though.
All key sets have this. Or at least 90%.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: kaiserreich on Tue, 12 June 2012, 10:03:30
Order sent
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Snooter on Tue, 12 June 2012, 10:34:24
Just placed my order last night!
2x Red Alert
2x Red Modifier
2x 104
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Elrobo on Tue, 12 June 2012, 20:22:59
Placed my order for
1x red alert
1x grey modifier
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: emptyk on Tue, 12 June 2012, 21:40:08
Ordered:

1 x Red Alert
1 x Red Modifier

Thanks!
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Post by: duc_nckt on Wed, 13 June 2012, 05:46:09
104 104 :fencing::fencing::fencing::fencing::fencing::fencing::fencing::fencing:
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Wed, 13 June 2012, 12:41:48
2 sets away from 150! OP updated, had a couple of orders get cancelled so look for your order in the rest if it isn't near the bottom of the list. Making steady progress toward 200, but we've only got a couple of days left so GOGO!

Dave out
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Glissant on Wed, 13 June 2012, 12:49:16
Did you ever get a definite answer about the legends? Haven't seen an update about that yet =).
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Wed, 13 June 2012, 12:54:26
I never did get a response from Sixty. I have no means to get in contact with Uranium myself, so if anyone knows him and would be willing to translate a message into Korean for me I'd like to try that. Otherwise it looks like we're stuck with standard legends. I'll send Sixty another reminder.

Edit: Sent him a reminder.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: MarkPharaoh on Wed, 13 June 2012, 13:04:49
Going to sell my Noppoo, so I would like to change my order:

-1 Tsangan White
+1 Red Modifier
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: demik on Wed, 13 June 2012, 14:04:23
Any word on the front printing?
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Wed, 13 June 2012, 14:23:18
Even with removing the center stemmed stepped caps, its still a $2 increase. Just got the email back from Melissa. Sorry but I'm going to pass on it, its just not worth another $2 increase this late in the ordering process. I'll keep it in mind for the next group buy though, as there'll always be more. Waiting on the quote from Melissa so I can potentially lower the prices now that the center stemmed stepped caps is out.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: demik on Wed, 13 June 2012, 14:30:25
Well that sucks. Thanks anyway.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Wed, 13 June 2012, 14:45:25
Sorry man, you had me doing it until I saw how big the price increase was. Decreased the prices on the base set by $1 btw everyone.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: AKIMbO on Wed, 13 June 2012, 15:13:34
Quote from: Ragnorock;612814
Sorry man, you had me doing it until I saw how big the price increase was. Decreased the prices on the base set by $1 btw everyone.


Sweet I'm dining like a king tonight on the McDonald's dollar menu then. XD  

Any reduction is a good reduction in case you didn't detect my sarcasm in the above sentence.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Wed, 13 June 2012, 16:37:02
Yeah it saves everyone money, something I like doing much more than increasing prices. >.>
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: kaiserreich on Wed, 13 June 2012, 18:30:12
Quote from: Ragnorock;612750
I never did get a response from Sixty. I have no means to get in contact with Uranium myself, so if anyone knows him and would be willing to translate a message into Korean for me I'd like to try that. Otherwise it looks like we're stuck with standard legends. I'll send Sixty another reminder.

Edit: Sent him a reminder.

Pretty hard to get him via PM :(
Maybe try a public shout-out as a last resort?
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: inlikeflynn on Wed, 13 June 2012, 18:45:52
Quote from: kaiserreich;612981
Pretty hard to get him via PM :(
Maybe try a public shout-out as a last resort?

Or email him. anyone who bought the original set directly from him has an email address in their Paypal history...assuming it is the one he uses for everyday stuff.
I can look through my PP history late tonight if no one else digs it up for you first
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: mark0331 on Wed, 13 June 2012, 18:57:13
1 x Red Alert
1 x Red Modifier

Thanks
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: nntnam on Thu, 14 June 2012, 02:54:14
In for
1 x Red Alert
1 x Red Modifier

Thanks.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: leeN on Thu, 14 June 2012, 03:21:18
As this Groupbuy is closing soon:

Is there somewhere a complete list of keyboards which require the Tsangan addon kit?
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: hoggy on Thu, 14 June 2012, 04:25:53
Quote from: leeN;613187
As this Groupbuy is closing soon:

Is there somewhere a complete list of keyboards which require the Tsangan addon kit?

Doubt it.  

What do you have or thinking of buying?
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: leeN on Thu, 14 June 2012, 05:28:24
I own a Blackwidow but I'm currently searching for a Tenkeyless Keyboard with red switches and ISO layout if available (prolly Filco as Coolermaster won't release the Quickfire with Reds and ISO Layout anytime soon :/)

So atm I doesn't need one but am afraid I would need one later and get angry cause it's too late :/ But shelling out 50$ preemptively prolly isn't super smart either :(
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: dsjbirch on Thu, 14 June 2012, 05:52:24
Quote from: leeN;613205
I own a Blackwidow but I'm currently searching for a Tenkeyless Keyboard with red switches and ISO layout if available (prolly Filco as Coolermaster won't release the Quickfire with Reds and ISO Layout anytime soon :/)

So atm I doesn't need one but am afraid I would need one later and get angry cause it's too late :/ But shelling out 50$ preemptively prolly isn't super smart either :(


Shell out, or forever watch the classifieds?
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: jdcarpe on Thu, 14 June 2012, 06:25:58
The purpose of the Tsangan kit is for compatibility with vintage winkeyless keyboards, such as older Cherry boards, or with newer winkeyless keyboards such as the KMAC or Phantom. Notice the winkeyless. If your keyboards have winkeys, you won't need the Tsangan kit.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: SirClickAlot on Thu, 14 June 2012, 12:57:45
In for :

1xRed Modifier
1xGrey Modifie
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: duc_nckt on Thu, 14 June 2012, 13:42:52
more 104 more 104,  please :fencing::fencing::fencing::fencing::fencing::fencing::fencing::fencing::fencing::fencing::fencing::fencing::fencing::fencing::fencing::fencing::fencing:
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Thu, 14 June 2012, 14:09:23
Quote from: leeN;613205
I own a Blackwidow but I'm currently searching for a Tenkeyless Keyboard with red switches and ISO layout if available (prolly Filco as Coolermaster won't release the Quickfire with Reds and ISO Layout anytime soon :/)

So atm I doesn't need one but am afraid I would need one later and get angry cause it's too late :/ But shelling out 50$ preemptively prolly isn't super smart either :(
Expect the price of these keysets to increase significantly if you're going to try and get one later on. They're pretty rare. As for your question, you wouldn't need the Tsangan kit for a Filco or Quickfire ISO board, just the ISO kit.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: leeN on Thu, 14 June 2012, 15:36:29
Just ordered one of every kit, my wallet hates me now but well. :)
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: hoochi on Thu, 14 June 2012, 17:37:16
1x Red Alert
1x Grey Modifier
1x Tsangan White

Country: US
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: TheBackgammon on Thu, 14 June 2012, 18:32:42
1x Red Alert Ordered!
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: DanGWanG on Thu, 14 June 2012, 18:45:48
More grey modifiers!!
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: AKIMbO on Thu, 14 June 2012, 18:47:43
Quote from: DanGWanG;613715
More grey modifiers!!

^Listen to this guy...please?!
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: kain0079 on Thu, 14 June 2012, 20:18:43
PM send on 14 Jun 2012. Check Plz.

1x Red Alert
1x Red Modifier
1x Grey Modifier
1x Tsangan White
1x Tsangan Red
1x Tsangan Grey
1x 104
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Thu, 14 June 2012, 20:48:15
^ I got your PM I just haven't entered it into my system yet. I'm starting another round of data entry in about a half hour, so it should be done sometime tonight. Cheers guys.

Dave
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: 1391401 on Thu, 14 June 2012, 22:28:44
1x Red Alert
1x Red Modifier
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Thu, 14 June 2012, 22:59:36
OP Updated. We're not looking very close to 200 so I'll probably be closing it tomorrow, but you guys have until then to churn up another 34 sets! Its only a $4 price break but its worth it to many. If you guys can get us to 190 by 3PM PDT tomorrow I'll leave it open another day.

In other news, Grey modifiers hit the 75 break, which is great because its the last really big price difference. Tsangan Whites are past 50 but the other two are still 10 away. Get your orders in now before they're gone forever! (-ish, or at least this cheap.)
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: bnp70kr on Thu, 14 June 2012, 23:00:35
I sent order msg. 1x Red Alert, 1x Red Modifier, 1x 104
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: palmyre on Fri, 15 June 2012, 00:10:49
In for :

1x Red Alert  

1x Red Modifier  

1x Tsangan White  

1x 104
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: duc_nckt on Fri, 15 June 2012, 00:46:51
104 104 more more :fencing::fencing::fencing::fencing:
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: nntnam on Fri, 15 June 2012, 01:23:54
hmm... Look like the base set may hit the 200 tier
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: longweight on Fri, 15 June 2012, 01:39:48
Any chance that the invoices will go out near the 25th?
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: KoolAidMan on Fri, 15 June 2012, 01:44:29
I'm in for:

1x Red Alert
1x 104

Thanks!
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Fri, 15 June 2012, 02:39:35
Quote from: longweight;613900
Any chance that the invoices will go out near the 25th?


They start going out immediately after orders close, which will prob be tomorrow.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: duc_nckt on Fri, 15 June 2012, 07:01:13
can we wait set 104 up to 50 then make it,  because this day the price is so high
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: prava on Fri, 15 June 2012, 12:10:36
Ragnarock , you are a groupbuy guru ;)

3x Red Alert
1x Red Modifier
1x Grey Modifier
1x Tsangan White
1x Tsangan Red
1x Tsangan Grey

Country: Spain
Delivery: Medium Flat Rate box (if possible)
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: dewaere on Fri, 15 June 2012, 16:03:05
1x Red Alert
1x Red Modifier

Country: France
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Fri, 15 June 2012, 17:02:25
Okay, well we only hit 173, so I'm going to just close it now so I can get these invoices sent out. I don't really see it hitting 200 soon, maybe if I left it up another week but I want to get this done now.

Those who got in, grats, you can make changes to your orders up until your invoices are paid. If you have any changes you need to make, send me a PM. Other than that, the counts ended up great, and I'm updating the OP now.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: placebo guy on Fri, 15 June 2012, 17:13:07
Johnny come lately.  PM sent for:

1x Red Alert
1x Red Modifier
1x Tsangan White
1x 104

Country: USA
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Fri, 15 June 2012, 17:18:12
Lol I'm going to call that you were in the intersection and the light turned red. >.> Late, and a jerk cop would probably give you a ticket, but I'm the judge and as long as your car is in the intersection before it turned red, you're safe.

Actually its because you're a bro and donated in the past. :P
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: jil_jil32 on Sat, 16 June 2012, 00:11:49
Plz wait, I'll send you the updated order in minutes...
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: AKIMbO on Sat, 16 June 2012, 16:22:09
Oh snap I'm the first one who gets to say...PAID!
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Acanthophis on Sat, 16 June 2012, 17:08:50
Paid!
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: MMB on Sat, 16 June 2012, 17:14:38
Are you invoicing us, or do we need to send payment?
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Acanthophis on Sat, 16 June 2012, 17:30:27
He's invoicing via Paypal directly.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: jdcarpe on Sat, 16 June 2012, 19:28:37
Paid!
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: mayhemw1ns on Sat, 16 June 2012, 19:44:42
Paid. Ty
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: penoulum on Sat, 16 June 2012, 19:54:52
PAID~ :D
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Elrobo on Sat, 16 June 2012, 20:57:14
Money away!
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Sat, 16 June 2012, 20:59:08
All 190 invoices sent! I think this marks the first time that there have been more international orders than domestic. Seriously I'm going to die trying to fill out all these customs forms... either by suicide or the post office employees killing me.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Zehkul on Sat, 16 June 2012, 21:16:19
Can you take pictures of their faces?
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Acanthophis on Sat, 16 June 2012, 21:17:44
Just make sure you die after you sent all those keycaps :D


And Zehkul, seriously, it's 4AM, go to bed :P
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: i3oilermaker on Sat, 16 June 2012, 21:18:37
All paid up!  Let the waiting begin.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Snooter on Sat, 16 June 2012, 21:22:45
All paid for, pretty excited!
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Nask on Sat, 16 June 2012, 21:40:40
Ouch, paid :)
Cream & Cheese and Red Alert have considerably hurt my wallet.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Slavfot on Sat, 16 June 2012, 21:48:44
Paid! :)
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: bnp70kr on Sat, 16 June 2012, 21:53:13
OK, PAID~!!
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: mark0331 on Sat, 16 June 2012, 22:15:13
Paid! Thanks
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: GaryOwen on Sat, 16 June 2012, 22:36:30
Paid! Thnxs
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: TheBackgammon on Sat, 16 June 2012, 23:42:34
Paid up!
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: kain0079 on Sat, 16 June 2012, 23:51:57
paid.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: bellaisa on Sun, 17 June 2012, 00:25:40
paid. thanks.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: chaosstep on Sun, 17 June 2012, 00:48:09
Paid. Thank you.
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Post by: Ragnorock on Sun, 17 June 2012, 00:53:15
Man you guys are getting good at paying these on time! Already got almost half of them paid within a few hours. You rock GH, I'll get this order into SP as soon as possible. I'd like to get them all paid within the week, preferably by Friday so I can submit the order by then, but if you need more time to gather the funds just send me a PM and we can work something out as long as not too many people need it.

I'm out for the night I think, I spent 14 hours in front of my excel sheets and paypal today, my brain is mush.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: hoggy on Sun, 17 June 2012, 00:54:24
Paid.  Thanks for this.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: pasph on Sun, 17 June 2012, 01:16:44
Paid.
Thanks for your great work
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: longweight on Sun, 17 June 2012, 01:46:25
Thanks a lot Dave, just waiting for my friend to pay me and then I will get the money over to you :)

No chance of squeezing a 3rd base set in the $17 box is there?!

Thanks

Dan
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Post by: Ragnorock on Sun, 17 June 2012, 01:50:39
^ Only if there isn't anything else in it. Like I mean 3 base sets makes the small box start to bulge and I secure it with extra tape. XD

There may be a couple of sets that may get bumped either up or down, because I just don't know how much space the modifier kits are going to take up.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: longweight on Sun, 17 June 2012, 01:53:36
Ok cool, such a shame that there isn't a medium box size!

Thanks

Dan
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Sun, 17 June 2012, 01:57:51
Well that is the medium, its just that the medium box is stupidly more expensive than the small box. Also I can send it in 2 small boxes for a total of $34 rather than the $55 if you don't mind getting 2 packages. That applies to most orders that are just above the 3 set/box limit btw everyone.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: danielucf on Sun, 17 June 2012, 02:04:26
Crap did I miss the warning that this was closing? Too late to get an order in?
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: mr.bean on Sun, 17 June 2012, 02:14:54
Paid as well.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: DanGWanG on Sun, 17 June 2012, 02:44:23
The faster we all pay, the faster this goes into Production!  And then all we have to worry about is the QC =(
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: pasph on Sun, 17 June 2012, 03:23:33
Ragnorock do you think there will be a blue alert or green alert or alert?
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Post by: leeN on Sun, 17 June 2012, 03:53:48
Quote from: pasph;615366
Ragnorock do you think there will be a blue alert or green alert or alert?

Blue Alert sounds nice, yeah : D

and paid too!
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: longweight on Sun, 17 June 2012, 03:57:24
Quote from: pasph;615366
Ragnorock do you think there will be a blue alert or green alert or alert?

Oh Jesus please no! I am still trying to come to terms with how much I have spent on this GB!
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Zehkul on Sun, 17 June 2012, 06:24:11
Next one should be PBT, just… SP really can’t do a PBT JRET, right? That sucks big time.

Quote from: DeathAdder;615171
And Zehkul, seriously, it's 4AM, go to bed :P


:p
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Post by: longweight on Sun, 17 June 2012, 06:28:10
Paaaaiiiid in full.
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Post by: megnin on Sun, 17 June 2012, 07:46:49
Paid...

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Post by: AKIMbO on Sun, 17 June 2012, 08:10:07
Quote from: megnin;615427
Paid...

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Lol

I'm done ordering keycaps in group buys...except maybe blue alert & the sanctuary set & the cherry set...but after that i'm done I swear. Promise.
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Post by: jonnybastard on Sun, 17 June 2012, 08:30:20
Payment sent! Thanks.
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Post by: DanGWanG on Sun, 17 June 2012, 08:41:31
Quote from: AKIMbO;615434
Lol

I'm done ordering keycaps in group buys...except maybe blue alert & the sanctuary set & the cherry set...but after that i'm done I swear. Promise.

Ri-ri-ri-ri-ri-righttttt......
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Post by: ekw808 on Sun, 17 June 2012, 08:43:53
Quote from: AKIMbO;615434
Lol

I'm done ordering keycaps in group buys...except maybe blue alert & the sanctuary set & the cherry set...but after that i'm done I swear. Promise.

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Post by: kaiserreich on Sun, 17 June 2012, 09:16:14
At this rate I am going to have more replacement sets than actual keyboards
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Post by: DanGWanG on Sun, 17 June 2012, 09:17:56
Quote from: kaiserreich;615454
At this rate I am going to have more replacement sets than actual keyboards

Most of us are already way beyond that...
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Post by: Ragnorock on Sun, 17 June 2012, 10:38:44
Quote
Ragnorock do you think there will be a blue alert or green alert or alert?

Quote from: leeN;615378
Blue Alert sounds nice, yeah : D

and paid too!
Shhh, its under wraps still. I'm working on something really cool but it might require that I actually start up a business and make a website n shiz. We'll see. I can probably do it without, but with the amount of money running through my paypal this year, I'm going to have to start paying taxes on its income if I keep this pace up.

For now I'll say this.

PBT dye subs on WFJ

Blue on white, Purple on White, and Red on White (yes we just did this- it will be significantly different but similar enough that those who cried for PBT in this group buy will be happy)

Custom font

Certain keys have custom legend options for ______________

At the moment I'm still working on legends and other projects, but now that invoices are sent I'll have more free time to get it up and running. It's close. Expect an order thread within a month?

I respectfully ask that someone else doesn't make a set along those lines that could undermine it, since I'm investing a lot of time into them and I've revealed more than I originally planned to. It must be because I had a good night's sleep. You guys can feel free to do a "Green Alert" since I have no interest in doing that and CCnG just finished.
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Post by: nntnam on Sun, 17 June 2012, 11:31:11
^ PBT dyesub with red/dark blue legend will be really awesome. I suggest using Helvetica and bi-color scheme :-).
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: rainb1ood on Sun, 17 June 2012, 11:36:22
Sent payment! Can't wait for these along with Portal and biohazard
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Post by: jil_jil32 on Sun, 17 June 2012, 12:32:26
Rock Alert or something... anw that should be cool, do it!
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Post by: pasph on Sun, 17 June 2012, 12:33:36
Quote from: Ragnorock;615483
Shhh, its under wraps still. I'm working on something really cool but it might require that I actually start up a business and make a website n shiz. We'll see. I can probably do it without, but with the amount of money running through my paypal this year, I'm going to have to start paying taxes on its income if I keep this pace up.

For now I'll say this.

PBT dye subs on WFJ


Please don't forget us ISO people PLEASE.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: MMB on Sun, 17 June 2012, 12:36:32
Pizzaid!
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Post by: MMB on Sun, 17 June 2012, 12:37:14
The blue version could be "Blue Light Special", like K-Mart.... :P
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Post by: Ragnorock on Sun, 17 June 2012, 13:13:00
Quote from: pasph;615551
Please don't forget us ISO people PLEASE.

There will probably be some form of ISO compatibility, but the JRET can't be PBT since SP doesn't make them, so it'll likely be an ABS blank in WFK (what I believe is the WFJ equivalent for ABS) or whatever matches WFJ the best.

Also there is no need to come up with silly names like "Blue Alert," they're already named. :evil:
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: 1391401 on Sun, 17 June 2012, 13:23:46
Paid - impressed with the organization in this GB!
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Post by: kaen on Sun, 17 June 2012, 15:35:35
paid! lubbly
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Post by: Myramond on Sun, 17 June 2012, 15:42:49
paid
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Post by: KylJoy on Sun, 17 June 2012, 16:34:56
I forgot to say "PAID" when I paid.  :thumb:
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Post by: MMB on Sun, 17 June 2012, 16:36:10
Quote from: KylJoy;615710
I forgot to say "PAID" when I paid.  :thumb:

Good thing you caught that, because if you didn't post 'paid', the payment wouldn't count ;)
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Post by: KylJoy on Sun, 17 June 2012, 16:37:53
Quote from: MagicMeatball;615711
Good thing you caught that, because if you didn't post 'paid', the payment wouldn't count ;)



Whew!  :boink:
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Post by: naberius on Sun, 17 June 2012, 19:18:05
I paid.
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Post by: Elrobo on Sun, 17 June 2012, 19:26:34
Quote from: Ragnorock;615574
Also there is no need to come up with silly names like "Blue Alert," they're already named. :evil:

The anticipation for a blue set is killing me.
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Post by: pasph on Sun, 17 June 2012, 20:06:34
Quote from: Ragnorock;615574
There will probably be some form of ISO compatibility, but the JRET can't be PBT since SP doesn't make them, so it'll likely be an ABS blank in WFK (what I believe is the WFJ equivalent for ABS) or whatever matches WFJ the best.

Also there is no need to come up with silly names like "Blue Alert," they're already named. :evil:

There will be even modifiers sets?
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Post by: Ragnorock on Sun, 17 June 2012, 20:41:51
Quote from: pasph;615804
There will be even modifiers sets?
Something better but no probably not.
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Post by: korn1009 on Mon, 18 June 2012, 04:02:22
PAID !
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Post by: Typhaeon on Mon, 18 June 2012, 09:10:40
Would pay you all of my bills for gold on purple/gold on black for your next enterprising idea.

Sort of like a Saints Row-themed keyboard.
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Post by: remmeh on Mon, 18 June 2012, 09:26:29
paid! thx
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Post by: mosrael on Mon, 18 June 2012, 10:35:54
Oh nooo, I missed this... Guess I shouldn't assume all group buys are gonna have a long order phase. D:
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Post by: jdcarpe on Mon, 18 June 2012, 10:44:30
Why do people wait until the last minute (or after) to try to place their order? To wait for prices to drop? If everyone did that, the GB would never get any orders, and the prices would NEVER go down.
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Post by: Djuzuh on Mon, 18 June 2012, 10:47:16
Quote from: jdcarpe;616234
Why do people wait until the last minute (or after) to try to place their order? To wait for prices to drop? If everyone did that, the GB would never get any orders, and the prices would NEVER go down.

Procrastination is very powerfull.
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Post by: Snooter on Mon, 18 June 2012, 10:48:14
Hey Rag, I am assuming since you have not made a post about it you never got a hold of Uranium for his legend?
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Post by: jinhan108 on Mon, 18 June 2012, 11:08:13
Hey Dave,

I keep getting an error when trying to pay my invoice. Keeps saying "This recipient does not accept payments denominated in MYR. Please contact the seller and ask him to update his payment receiving preferences to accept this currency."

Edit: The stupid Paypal is having problems processing my credit transaction anyway :(
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Post by: Acanthophis on Mon, 18 June 2012, 11:12:44
Well, you gotta pay in USD. Just change the currency, Paypal will do the conversion.
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Post by: Ragnorock on Mon, 18 June 2012, 14:16:11
^ Yeah that. Send me a PM if you can't get that to work and we'll figure out something.

@ Snooter: Unfortunately not yet. Sixty disappeared last month on the 29th and hasn't been on deskthority since... so he obviously hasn't gotten my PMs. If anyone knows how to get in contact with Uranium directly I'd hold off on sending the order in for a bit if we can get his permission. Speaking of sending the order in, I'm about $7,000 away from having the money to send to SP, with about 60 invoices unpaid, so step to it folks!
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Post by: kaiserreich on Mon, 18 June 2012, 18:25:10
Quote from: jinhan108;616250
Hey Dave,

I keep getting an error when trying to pay my invoice. Keeps saying "This recipient does not accept payments denominated in MYR. Please contact the seller and ask him to update his payment receiving preferences to accept this currency."

Edit: The stupid Paypal is having problems processing my credit transaction anyway :(


Sent him dollars. Worked well for me.
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Post by: WRXChris on Mon, 18 June 2012, 18:39:34
Paid!
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Post by: DanGWanG on Mon, 18 June 2012, 19:28:08
Time to bring out the bat!  There's gonna be some leg breaking!  no no, I'm just kidding.....ha ha ha

Pay the man people!
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Post by: danielucf on Mon, 18 June 2012, 19:28:26
What parts do I need to buy if I want to have this Red Alert set on a Pure or a Poker (most likely a pure)
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Post by: Distilled on Mon, 18 June 2012, 19:30:36
To save my legs I have now paid!
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Post by: bavman on Mon, 18 June 2012, 19:45:07
I need my legs, I'll pay now
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Post by: Acanthophis on Mon, 18 June 2012, 19:46:43
Quote from: danielucf;616585
What parts do I need to buy if I want to have this Red Alert set on a Pure or a Poker (most likely a pure)
For the Poker just the base set. For the Pure it's tricky because the right shift is not standard. Simply comparing pictures would have brought you this conclusion.
Also as I assume you didn't order so far, it's too late anyway as this GB is closed. Which is btw stated in the thread title.
You have to wait for left overs.


And yeah, pay that poor man up!
Also DanGWanG's threat isn't that scary, you still can type without legs.
I would aim for your fingers, so pay up! :D

I just realized, since I participate in both Biohazard and this GB, I also need to threat those...
Too troublesome, I'll just wait :D
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Post by: danielucf on Mon, 18 June 2012, 20:25:36
I have an opportunity to replace someone who can't pay so is it a tsangan or iso kit that I would need for a smaller shift?
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Post by: Acanthophis on Mon, 18 June 2012, 20:34:44
I don't know the size of the Pure's shift. The regular right shift is 2.75. Ask Tsangan about his kit for compability. I think the ISO shift is too short, but I am not sure.
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Post by: lootbag on Mon, 18 June 2012, 20:36:06
pretty sure you need an ISO kit, for the 1.25 shift.
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Post by: jdcarpe on Mon, 18 June 2012, 20:50:06
The right shift on the Pure is 1.75 units. If you want to put this set on a pure, you need the "1800" shift included with the Tsangan kit. You will also need a 1-unit key of that same profile, for the "~" tilde key to the right of the right shift on the Pure. The star and diamond keys in the Tsangan kit work quite nicely. See my CCnC set on my Pure as an example.

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Post by: Kellybear on Mon, 18 June 2012, 21:00:44
Invoice paid. :3 Can't wait for the set~
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Post by: danielucf on Mon, 18 June 2012, 21:33:21
Quote from: jdcarpe;616638
....See my CCnC set on my Pure as an example.

Thanks a ton, also that looks really nice.
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Post by: NguyenAdam on Mon, 18 June 2012, 21:46:51
Were these sets PBT?
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Post by: jdcarpe on Mon, 18 June 2012, 21:50:51
There is no company currently which will produce custom doubleshot PBT sets for us. Sorry.
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Post by: Ragnorock on Mon, 18 June 2012, 21:56:06
As far as I know PBT doesn't work well for doubleshots, or at all possibly. That's probably why it isn't used. If anyone has ever seen PBT doubleshots I'd like to see them.
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Post by: jdcarpe on Mon, 18 June 2012, 21:58:55
Apparently Fentek Industries makes them? Just not for us.
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Post by: Glissant on Mon, 18 June 2012, 22:11:12
Got the invoice paid finally.
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Post by: hashbaz on Mon, 18 June 2012, 22:21:50
Quote from: jdcarpe;616679
Apparently Fentek Industries makes them? Just not for us.

Eh? Source plz.
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Post by: demik on Mon, 18 June 2012, 22:27:27
Quote from: jdcarpe;616679
Apparently Fentek Industries makes them? Just not for us.

I'm going to have to call shenanigans on that.
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Post by: Ragnorock on Mon, 18 June 2012, 22:29:30
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Post by: demik on Mon, 18 June 2012, 22:32:21
Was hoping somebody posted super troopers shenanigans clip lol
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Post by: Ragnorock on Mon, 18 June 2012, 22:35:02
I was going to. :rofl:
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Post by: jdcarpe on Mon, 18 June 2012, 22:44:51
For some reason I thought Fentek made the keycaps for the BL82.

Quote from: MagicMeatball;616214
TG3 Electronics BL82 Keyboard uses double-shot PBT for their backlit keyboards. So yes, it's possible. Finding a company to produce them, on the other hand, is nearly impossible.
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Post by: jinhan108 on Mon, 18 June 2012, 22:56:56
Payment sent! Thanks Dave!
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Post by: demik on Mon, 18 June 2012, 23:04:23
Quote from: jdcarpe;616710
For some reason I thought Fentek made the keycaps for the BL82.

iirc, those keycaps are abs/Pbt hybrids. As they are two piece keycaps.
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Post by: MMB on Mon, 18 June 2012, 23:08:14
Quote from: demik;616720
iirc, those keycaps are abs/Pbt hybrids. As they are two piece keycaps.

Technically, all double-shots are two piece :)
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Post by: demik on Mon, 18 June 2012, 23:12:06
Removable two piece? I think not
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Post by: MMB on Mon, 18 June 2012, 23:18:33
Quote from: demik;616724
Removable two piece? I think not

The BL82 keycaps aren't removable. You would need to apply heat or some other method to break them. They are still pressed together. The ****ty way SP does it makes it look impossible to separate their double shots, but higher quality ones like WYSE could probably be separated.
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Post by: demik on Mon, 18 June 2012, 23:21:24
If i wasn't on my phone I'd pull up ripster's picture of his deck keycaps in two pieces.
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Post by: bavman on Mon, 18 June 2012, 23:25:06
Ha, this remind me of south park. Everyone grab your broomsticks

[video=youtube;RvK1F-Thrzk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvK1F-Thrzk&feature=related[/video]
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Post by: MMB on Mon, 18 June 2012, 23:28:00
Quote from: demik;616729
If i wasn't on my phone I'd pull up ripster's picture of his deck keycaps in two pieces.

He still broke them apart. They aren't removable, as you implied. The word 'removable' in itself, implies the object was designed to be removed. These weren't.

(http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/9149/dsc0196dk.jpg)

As you can see, they are still pressed in, most likely with heat.

*EDIT*
I tried actually pulling them apart with my bare hands. No luck with that. You definitely need to break them apart.
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Post by: leeN on Tue, 19 June 2012, 01:29:56
I don't know if it's too time consuming/another reason against it but I'd really appreciate a counter in the OP how many people paid (like 76 of 101 Buyers paid) so you basically can gauge the progress :)

Thank you so much for running this amazing GB :3
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Post by: Ragnorock on Tue, 19 June 2012, 01:44:47
Its split between this and the portal group buy, but there are about 45 invoices left unpaid, out of about 200.
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Post by: danielucf on Tue, 19 June 2012, 02:10:38
Invoice paid
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Post by: KoolAidMan on Tue, 19 June 2012, 04:24:22
Paid
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Post by: Ragnorock on Wed, 20 June 2012, 12:59:27
Hey guys it may be time to break out the finger breaking club, 34 invoices still unpaid for a total of about $6,500 between this and the Red Alert group buy. Pay up! If you can't pay by Thursday/early Friday please send me a PM to make arrangements if you have not already. I'd like to get the order in this week.

Cheers,
Dave
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Post by: xJaPx on Wed, 20 June 2012, 13:13:19
paid, sorry for the being late.
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Post by: danielucf on Wed, 20 June 2012, 16:51:45
How are we going to break the fingers? Hammer smashing? or nail into a board, put finger against nail and then hammer the finger in a way that doesn't bend? Slam into door? I could go on :evil:
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Post by: MarkPharaoh on Wed, 20 June 2012, 16:56:24
I prefer to use nutcrackers. Pay up! Tired of these annoying ABS keycaps that I'm using.

Quote from: danielucf;618045
How are we going to break the fingers? Hammer smashing? or nail into a board, put finger against nail and then hammer the finger in a way that doesn't bend? Slam into door? I could go on :evil:
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Post by: demik on Wed, 20 June 2012, 16:58:05
Quote from: MarkPharaoh;618051
I prefer to use nutcrackers. Pay up! Tired of these annoying ABS keycaps that I'm using.


Well these are abs also.
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Post by: kaiserreich on Thu, 21 June 2012, 07:52:31
Pay up folks.
I think death by throwing ****ty keyboards at them would be great.
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Post by: Acanthophis on Thu, 21 June 2012, 07:59:17
But use only Model Ms :D
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Post by: Djuzuh on Thu, 21 June 2012, 08:00:25
Quote from: DeathAdder;618556
But use only Model Ms :D

Nah, they'd all die way to fast. We need to make them suffer first !
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Post by: Acanthophis on Thu, 21 June 2012, 08:06:49
So....then throw Logitechs at them?
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Post by: danielucf on Thu, 21 June 2012, 12:16:58
Quote from: jdcarpe;616638
The right shift on the Pure is 1.75 units. If you want to put this set on a pure, you need the "1800" shift included with the Tsangan kit. You will also need a 1-unit key of that same profile, for the "~" tilde key to the right of the right shift on the Pure. The star and diamond keys in the Tsangan kit work quite nicely. See my CCnC set on my Pure as an example.

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How does it look with the back lighting on? Also did you memorize the function layer or just keep it nearby written down until you do?
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Post by: jdcarpe on Thu, 21 June 2012, 12:59:41
Quote from: danielucf;618712
How does it look with the back lighting on? Also did you memorize the function layer or just keep it nearby written down until you do?

To be honest, I hardly ever use the backlighting. So, I really don't know. I have since taken those keycaps off, that was just for one picture.

Really, the only things I use on the function layer are the directional arrows, which I memorized (OKL;), and delete, which is fn + backspace.
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Post by: ekw808 on Thu, 21 June 2012, 13:00:49
paid!
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Post by: danielucf on Thu, 21 June 2012, 13:39:24
Quote from: jdcarpe;618730
To be honest, I hardly ever use the backlighting. So, I really don't know. I have since taken those keycaps off, that was just for one picture.

Really, the only things I use on the function layer are the directional arrows, which I memorized (OKL;), and delete, which is fn + backspace.

Yea I guess that is all I would need to remember too if I didn't turn on the back lighting (fn B) and turn up the brightness (fn V)
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Post by: AKIMbO on Thu, 21 June 2012, 16:59:29
I think it`s time we start publicly shaming those who haven`t paid.  When are you gonna update the list of orders to show who has and has not paid Rag?
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Post by: Djuzuh on Thu, 21 June 2012, 17:03:38
Prepare the logitechs !
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Post by: MarkPharaoh on Thu, 21 June 2012, 17:08:26
But mine are 10x more ugly.

Quote from: demik;618053
Well these are abs also.
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Post by: Ovoxo on Thu, 21 June 2012, 18:48:05
Sorry for the delay. I paid as well.
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Post by: penoulum on Fri, 22 June 2012, 01:42:36
thank you for the adding Tsan white  :D
in addtion, PAID ~~
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Post by: Typhaeon on Fri, 22 June 2012, 09:17:59
This happened with Tsangan's cream and green group buy, too.

I guess it'd be possible have a script check names against money owed in a spreadsheet and export text into "Paid" and "Unpaid" categories with usernames, proper spacing and red/green color BBcodes to easily paste into a first or second post.

Would be much easier to name and shame that way, and keep people honest.
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Post by: Ragnorock on Fri, 22 June 2012, 13:08:29
Its not a problem for me to check who is unpaid if there aren't that many. With only 23 left unpaid its getting to that point. I was busy yesterday etc, so I hadn't yet, but I'll do it later today.
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Post by: MarkPharaoh on Fri, 22 June 2012, 17:34:56
23 seems huge...almost 25% of all orders haven't been paid. This is my first group buy on GH; is this common?
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Post by: DanGWanG on Fri, 22 June 2012, 17:36:55
Usually it takes a long time to collect all the money, so yes, it's common lol
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Post by: Ragnorock on Fri, 22 June 2012, 18:03:34
Its between it and portal, so its more like 12%. I had the two biggest orders pay yesterday so we're close. About $2,400 left to go. Its too late to get the order sent in for today so we have the weekend to get everything in. I want the order placed on Monday.

Keep in mind many of these members have contacted me about payment and have made arrangements, but here's the list of unpaid. If you have paid and you are on this list, PM me. If you haven't and you aren't on the list, then PM me too, I may have missed some.


Red Alert
Prava
Net2522
M_Enanos
Febriz
BababooeyHTJ
Vapan
Fstop
Monja
Dmbr
WorldExclusive
Changdrew
ProjectD
Boost
Separus
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: DanGWanG on Fri, 22 June 2012, 18:04:47
Time to start breaking some legs

:llama: LLAMA KICK SON
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Mon, 25 June 2012, 00:40:42
So uhh yeah. Sending in the order tomorrow, and not a single invoice was paid today. Still 18 left. Sigh.

Also just bought one of those pink Filco tenkeylesses with the lotus on it for the GF. Who's up for color adjustment in PS of the RA set to make a super sweet pink on white set?
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: jil_jil32 on Mon, 25 June 2012, 02:29:51
Quote from: Ragnorock;621401
So uhh yeah. Sending in the order tomorrow, and not a single invoice was paid today. Still 18 left. Sigh.

Also just bought one of those pink Filco tenkeylesses with the lotus on it for the GF. Who's up for color adjustment in PS of the RA set to make a super sweet pink on white set?
Yeah! +1 for Pink on White! That would be a great Valentine present for my GF =]]
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: All The Fire on Mon, 25 June 2012, 03:27:47
Maybe everyone did what I did. I thought I had paid as soon as I got the invoice, until I checked my credit card statement 4 days later... :S
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Kellybear on Mon, 25 June 2012, 04:07:55
Awww pink on white D: why didn't you think of this before doing the Red Alert hfmfpphwgohwefpaweoajweg ;_;
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Mon, 25 June 2012, 17:57:18
Okay order has been submitted to SP and paid for! Please do pay your invoice if you haven't as I took a leap of faith and paid for your keys already, and the rest of the ~$2k outstanding is what pays for the shipping costs to everyone.

And Kelly I may eventually do a pink on white set but we'll see. ;)

Dave out
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: alixinhzai on Mon, 25 June 2012, 22:35:03
I hope Pink Lotus coming soon :)
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: jil_jil32 on Mon, 25 June 2012, 22:53:43
Me, too!
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: alixinhzai on Mon, 25 June 2012, 23:29:00
love it :love:

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Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Wed, 18 July 2012, 19:46:48
Lets see if this goes through...

In case any of you didn't get the memos sent out through every channel I could think of, this group buy is continuing without a hitch, and was probably the least affected group buy overall. However, and I'm not sure whether the people involved are just flakey or whether they thought they shouldn't pay until GH is back up, but I have about $630 in unpaid invoices left. Those members are:

M_Enanos
4en
BababooeyHTJ
Fstop
Monja
WorldExclusive (Is not obligated to pay, tentatively cancelled his order before the deadline)
Abc12asd
Greg Dron
Mashingkeys
Useless_People
Changdrew

I need these payments ASAP (a couple are from the Portal/Biohazard Group buy) or else your order becomes a leftover order and you lose your group buy prices. Meaning if one of the above show up after the keys get here and expect to pay then, its not going to work. I went out on a limb and covered the costs to buy the keys for you and you didn't pay or contact me for 6 weeks. If the affected want their keys at that point they have to pay leftover prices.

Also I will fix the attachments in the OP when GH becomes more usable.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread [Order Submitted to SP!]
Post by: Ragnorock on Sat, 21 July 2012, 18:08:55

(http://i.imgur.com/SBuo1.gif)

Okay guys, now that I have your attention, here's the deal: I'm going to be buying Tsangan's RF 87U and red keycaps to help him get some cashflow but unfortunately because of the multitude of unpaid orders listed above, cashflow is somewhat tight for me as well. As such, I'm doing a one time only discount on preorders all of the leftover sets I've purchased for this group buy. Instead of $80 per leftover set I'm offering them for $70 until Tuesday of next week (24th of July) In addition, the add on sets will be $35 instead of $40, essentially the same level of discount. 104 sets have to stay at $30 since they ended up being so expensive and I only have a couple. These will be arriving at my house at the end of the month, and shipping out the first week of August. Finally, if there is enough interest that I run out of leftovers, I will be canceling the above orders and using those toward this sale as well, so the limit on how many I sell is how many I have. For anyone who missed out on the group buy this is your last chance to get these sets cheap! SP raised their prices by 32% after this set was produced.


If you are interested, send a PM to me with your name, paypal email, and shipping address, and what you want of course. Additional info can be found in the OP.


Oh, and if anyone wants my "Only one in NA" RF 91 UDK-G (Uniform 45g) with red printed keycaps, I'm considering selling it, let me know if you're interested.
(http://i.imgur.com/EjxJf.jpg)
Dave out
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread PREORDER DISCOUNT GOING ON NOW!
Post by: ekw808 on Sat, 21 July 2012, 18:33:18
That girl behind her isnt bad either O_O
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread PREORDER DISCOUNT GOING ON NOW!
Post by: Kellybear on Sat, 21 July 2012, 18:33:54
Sorry, didn't read your post. Was busy looking at gif.


Lol jk. GLWS :3 What's the next gb you'll be working on after this?
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread PREORDER DISCOUNT GOING ON NOW!
Post by: The_Beast on Sat, 21 July 2012, 18:37:45
Too many key cap sets, not enough keyboards :(
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread PREORDER DISCOUNT GOING ON NOW!
Post by: Ragnorock on Sat, 21 July 2012, 18:38:27
PBT sets. I'm working on something special but I'm waiting on SP to send me some proofs so I can show everyone what they're actually buying rather than photoshopping.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread PREORDER DISCOUNT GOING ON NOW!
Post by: The_Beast on Sat, 21 July 2012, 18:39:37
PBT, you've got my interest :D
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread PREORDER DISCOUNT GOING ON NOW!
Post by: Djuzuh on Sat, 21 July 2012, 18:44:25
Too many key cap sets, not enough keyboards :(

Exactly !
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread PREORDER DISCOUNT GOING ON NOW!
Post by: Kellybear on Sat, 21 July 2012, 18:51:42
PBT sets! MY MONIEZ ;_; when are you doing that pink on white? lolol.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread PREORDER DISCOUNT GOING ON NOW!
Post by: demik on Sat, 21 July 2012, 18:52:11
Not a valid vimeo URL
the video > the gif
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread PREORDER DISCOUNT GOING ON NOW!
Post by: sherryton on Sat, 21 July 2012, 18:55:09
Is it possible to take Changdrew's payment for the Red Alert set? 
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread PREORDER DISCOUNT GOING ON NOW!
Post by: Waterdr1nker on Sat, 21 July 2012, 19:19:09
Man, I wish I could do this, but I'm really tight on money right now. Guess I'll wait for Round 3 ;)
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread PREORDER DISCOUNT GOING ON NOW!
Post by: Kellybear on Sat, 21 July 2012, 19:34:31
Man, I wish I could do this, but I'm really tight on money right now. Guess I'll wait for Round 3 ;)

He's coming out with a PBT set for RA after this, I think ;o
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread PREORDER DISCOUNT GOING ON NOW!
Post by: Ragnorock on Sat, 21 July 2012, 20:16:03
Is it possible to take Changdrew's payment for the Red Alert set? 

No, whether your set comes from my pool of leftovers or those who ordered from the group buy but didn't pay, the price remains the same. That would be extremely unfair price discrimination if I sold sets to different people at different prices.

@Kelly, Pink on white will probably come after the next round, the one I'm working on now has 3 sets, red on white, blue on white, and purple on white.

Ah hell, I'll just go ahead and spill the beans. The add on kits are going to be dyesubbed with SC2 legends for all the spells of a particular race. They go with each race's theme'd color combo. So there will be 3 kits, with a few 8-11 keys in each, and are entirely optional for those that just want the base kits. There's also going to be 100 set minimum per color combo, since they are too expensive otherwise. (Well over $100) There will be a soft order close date as I'm willing to leave it open until we reach at least that point because I just can't ask people to pay that much for a keycap set.

Obviously PBT is going to be more expensive, but I was able to negotiate a break in the 32% increase SP has instated to keep them from simply being too expensive. Obviously I'm still working out the details, so we'll see sometime next week when the thread goes up.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread PREORDER DISCOUNT GOING ON NOW!
Post by: Kellybear on Sat, 21 July 2012, 20:20:02
My moniez, Dave. OOOMG. I WANTZ. I can't wait for pics fufufufu.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread PREORDER DISCOUNT GOING ON NOW!
Post by: Ragnorock on Mon, 23 July 2012, 16:09:39
Just to let everyone know, there are only 2 red and 0 grey modifier kits left, so if you want em speak now or forever be doomed to a single tone color scheme! GoGO!
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread PREORDER DISCOUNT GOING ON NOW!
Post by: Ragnar on Mon, 23 July 2012, 18:26:17
Is it still possible to get in on this?
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread PREORDER DISCOUNT GOING ON NOW!
Post by: Ragnorock on Mon, 23 July 2012, 22:09:57
I have leftovers for sale, they cost more than the group buy price, but I've got them on sale till tomorrow. Send me a PM if you're interested.


Also for everyone else, I do NOT have any extra Tsangan kits. I already asked if SP was willing to make me a few extra and they had already produced them so they can't unless I pay for a new round of like 15. So you're out of luck if you're looking to buy a leftover set and need a Tsangan kit to make it work, sorry!
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread PREORDER DISCOUNT GOING ON NOW!
Post by: rknize on Tue, 24 July 2012, 11:02:07
I tried and tried to not get into this GB.  In the end, I failed.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread PREORDER DISCOUNT GOING ON NOW!
Post by: Kellybear on Tue, 24 July 2012, 11:08:12
I tried and tried to not get into this GB.  In the end, I failed.

Why would you not want to participate :<
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread PREORDER DISCOUNT GOING ON NOW!
Post by: rknize on Tue, 24 July 2012, 11:18:38
$$$!!!
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread PREORDER DISCOUNT GOING ON NOW!
Post by: Ragnorock on Tue, 24 July 2012, 14:24:36
I tried and tried to not get into this GB.  In the end, I failed.
(http://www.nwbmwforums.com/images/smiles/like-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread PREORDER DISCOUNT GOING ON NOW!
Post by: Ragnorock on Tue, 24 July 2012, 19:37:09
Looks like the last 104 kits and Red modifiers are pending payment/spoken for, but I still have plenty of Base RA sets, so have at em! I think I'll have aanotoher 104 kit at least kicking around, but as of this 5 mins, I'm not taking orders for anything but base kits. Preorder discount successful! Just to be sure I don't oversell, I'll be selling that 104 kit and anything else I missed once everything gets here.

Dave out
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread PREORDER DISCOUNT GOING ON NOW!
Post by: boost on Tue, 24 July 2012, 20:17:39
Just wondering when these keys will be in.

Thanks
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread PREORDER DISCOUNT GOING ON NOW!
Post by: Kellybear on Tue, 24 July 2012, 21:48:27
I messaged Rag about this a few days ago and he saiiiiid

Quote
They get to me at the end of this month (ship out on the 31st apparently) and I'll be shipping them out at the beginning of August. They aren't here juuust yet, but sooon.

:3
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread PREORDER DISCOUNT GOING ON NOW!
Post by: Glissant on Tue, 24 July 2012, 21:53:49
EXCITED MUCH YES YES YES
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread PREORDER DISCOUNT GOING ON NOW!
Post by: boost on Tue, 24 July 2012, 22:08:38
I messaged Rag about this a few days ago and he saiiiiid

Quote
They get to me at the end of this month (ship out on the 31st apparently) and I'll be shipping them out at the beginning of August. They aren't here juuust yet, but sooon.

:3

Thanks for the info, this is good news. but the damn summer just flew by WTF
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread PREORDER DISCOUNT GOING ON NOW!
Post by: Ragnorock on Tue, 24 July 2012, 22:37:49
Yeah agreed, I still have to finish restoring my Gf's mini and fix up and sell my other car... and go to an MLG and go fishing and rollerskating (GF dictating this to me as I type)


Oh, and mail all these out ofc.  :P
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Ragnorock on Wed, 25 July 2012, 15:39:42
Alright, preorder sale successful, here is the list of unpaid invoices FROM RED ALERT that haven't been cancelled yet:

M_Enanos
BababooeyHTJ
Changdrew (Waiting on an email sent to him about this and my dyesub refund, otherwise I'd have cancelled it already)

That totals another 3 base sets, 2 Red Mod, 2 Grey Mod, and 1 104 kit. Even though they're still delinquent I'm holding on to those just in case I miscalculated anywhere to guard against overselling. Its unlikely but last time I sold out everything before they even got here and that caused a couple of issues with missing keys etc. Anyone who wants just a base set though, let me know since I still have a good amount of those. They're back up to $80 but they aren't getting any cheaper than this from here on out.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: MMB on Wed, 25 July 2012, 15:43:55
This news makes me
(http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/8383/errrr.gif)
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: yuiop on Wed, 25 July 2012, 15:57:03
August 2nd! So excited :D  There's an outside chance that I'll get the RA set before the CC&G :)
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Kellybear on Wed, 25 July 2012, 17:00:22
Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee I can't wait for mine. :3
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: longweight on Wed, 25 July 2012, 18:07:36
I don't want to wait for shipping to the UK :(
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: dewaere on Thu, 26 July 2012, 02:54:03
Aug 2nd  8)
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Kellybear on Thu, 26 July 2012, 03:22:30
I hope those get to me quick since I'm in Washington lol.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: MarkPharaoh on Thu, 26 July 2012, 03:30:02
Dammit Kelly, stop spamming this thread, tired of the emails! pffffffft
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Kellybear on Thu, 26 July 2012, 03:47:47
Dammit Kelly, stop spamming this thread, tired of the emails! pffffffft

NO U. GO MOD THE IRC CHANNEL SOME MORE AND STOP LURKING. :< Cupgirl needs some bullying.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Ragnorock on Thu, 26 July 2012, 14:22:21
Okay so who wants ****ty cell phone pictures of the sets? You too? Yeah I thought so. Here you go. Double check and see if you notice any errors, the earlier we catch any of them the better. Yeah it looks like they didn't do an inverse GH key like I asked, but imo no big deal. They've actually been losing money on the orders they've been doing for GH prior to the recent price increase so I've been trying to avoid complaints. Also bear in mind that these are quick shots with a cell phone camera, and color balance is almost assuredly off. I'll do my best to take appropriate pictures when they get to me, these are just teasers!

(http://i.imgur.com/Ltl3s.jpg)(http://i.imgur.com/pPt8G.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/ucT7d.jpg)(http://i.imgur.com/iBZDE.jpg)(http://i.imgur.com/8wG4f.jpg)(http://i.imgur.com/Z4gFE.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/3Ae4t.jpg)(http://i.imgur.com/XArsN.jpg)
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: i3oilermaker on Thu, 26 July 2012, 14:25:25
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2RiI9v3io4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2RiI9v3io4)
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: jrockroll on Thu, 26 July 2012, 14:36:27
nice rag
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: boost on Thu, 26 July 2012, 14:43:43
Sweet
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Snooter on Thu, 26 July 2012, 14:46:04
they look great
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: demik on Thu, 26 July 2012, 15:15:32
we getting a refund for that missing key then?
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: jdcarpe on Thu, 26 July 2012, 15:40:52
Rag, I don't think you'd be complaining too much to ask Melissa to do the inverse GH key. I know quite a few people here were really looking forward to having a white on red GH key as part of that set.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Glissant on Thu, 26 July 2012, 15:44:19
It's probably just my eyes playing tricks on me, but the legends on the stepped caps lock(s) looks weird.

I'm sad my geek hack key cap collection won't grow by one more, but I am really looking forward to getting this set. Let's hope they haven't made big mistakes that will delay the sets from going out.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Ragnorock on Thu, 26 July 2012, 15:51:50
we getting a refund for that missing key then?
I tell you what, if you stop being so nitpicky on everything with my group buys, I'll buy 200 of them and everyone gets one of each. Deal?
Title: Re: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: boost on Thu, 26 July 2012, 15:53:55
we getting a refund for that missing key then?
I tell you what, if you stop being so nitpicky on everything with my group buys, I'll buy 200 of them and everyone gets one of each. Deal?

Can I order more than one ^_^
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: jdcarpe on Thu, 26 July 2012, 15:55:09
I sense a new group buy coming...
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Ragnorock on Thu, 26 July 2012, 15:57:48
I'll just order 250 then. Emailing Melissa to see what she says, hopefully she'll give them to me at cost.


Also Glissant I asked her to double check the Stepped caps, but its probably just the quality of the pictures.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: demik on Thu, 26 July 2012, 16:11:03
we getting a refund for that missing key then?
I tell you what, if you stop being so nitpicky on everything with my group buys, I'll buy 200 of them and everyone gets one of each. Deal?
well you collected the money for it.

so, no not a deal. it should be part of it

you're very picky with your prices. and you get mad because we're picky with the product?
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: longweight on Thu, 26 July 2012, 16:19:29
What does the all white base set look like?
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Kellybear on Thu, 26 July 2012, 16:27:25
They arrived! Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay. Yaaaaaaaaaay. Yaaaay. Yay.


Would also like a pic of the all white  :)
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Glissant on Thu, 26 July 2012, 16:34:08
Not to be a party pooper (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjwofYhUJEM), Kellybear, but I think those are pictures taken by Melissa.

Ok I have to admit I only posted to link that video :p .

Ragnorock, not really a big issue, just something I noticed :).
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Kellybear on Thu, 26 July 2012, 16:34:58
Oh, fml.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Ragnorock on Thu, 26 July 2012, 16:36:40
we getting a refund for that missing key then?
I tell you what, if you stop being so nitpicky on everything with my group buys, I'll buy 200 of them and everyone gets one of each. Deal?
well you collected the money for it.

so, no not a deal. it should be part of it

you're very picky with your prices. and you get mad because we're picky with the product?

No, my point is that in every thread where something goes wrong the usual tone is "aw that sucks, its okay" except for you who is like "well we deserve justice!" I get that you want things to be done perfect, but its painfully obvious that your standards are above the rest. Reminds me of Ripster, jus sayin'.

Anyways, Melissa is sending out the correct keys too, so it works out that you get a free key, not an incorrect one.


Edit: @ Glissant, she said they were fine, I'll let you decide for sure but the alignment is apparently the same as every other stepped caps, same mold.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: demik on Thu, 26 July 2012, 16:38:50
well seeing as ripster is a perfectionist, i'll take that as a compliment.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Ragnorock on Thu, 26 July 2012, 16:42:33
Yeah its not meant to be rude, its just that it should be obvious I'm just trying to keep everyone happy, including our supplier. If SP keeps losing money doing these group buys for us, they're going to price it out of what we can afford, which I'm sure nobody here wants. We're already looking at $100 per PBT TKL set @ 100 orders, even after I negotiated a reduced price increase... because it was going to be $120-130. Pretty sure doubleshots are going to be in the $60-70 range @200 orders now too, but I haven't gotten those numbers recently.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: AKIMbO on Thu, 26 July 2012, 17:02:17
The red looks dark as hell..but it's probably the cell phone picture quality that's screwing up color accuracy.  Rag, didn't you end up going with the same shade of red that the original red on white GH key had?
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Ragnorock on Thu, 26 July 2012, 17:25:17
I think the red looks a bit darker than the color swatch indicated, but its much better than the alternative of having RA which would have been way too bright. The color looks "strong" with good contrast but dark enough that it should look badass vs a distraction. I'm not sure what red the original red on white GH key had, but this one was RBV on WFK, so it is probably different.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: AKIMbO on Thu, 26 July 2012, 17:28:15
It's a BAMF looking set for sure.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: boost on Thu, 26 July 2012, 17:49:03
Maybe you can order some tsangan kits?
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Ragnorock on Thu, 26 July 2012, 18:31:04
I tried that one already last week, I have to order a new MOQ, so no, its not possible unless you guys want to start up a new gb for em. Lots of people were looking for them when I was selling leftovers, so next time around I'll order extra to go with them. It was just difficult to gauge how many people would want them since they came in 3 different colors, know what I mean?
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: boost on Thu, 26 July 2012, 18:32:28
I completely understand. Do You know what the moq is? 
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Ragnorock on Thu, 26 July 2012, 18:33:26
It'd be min 15 @~$35 each. No megusta.
Title: Re: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: boost on Thu, 26 July 2012, 18:42:30
It'd be min 15 @~$35 each. No megusta.

Thanks..
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Igthorn on Thu, 26 July 2012, 19:05:22
Yeah its not meant to be rude, its just that it should be obvious I'm just trying to keep everyone happy, including our supplier. If SP keeps losing money doing these group buys for us, they're going to price it out of what we can afford, which I'm sure nobody here wants. We're already looking at $100 per PBT TKL set @ 100 orders, even after I negotiated a reduced price increase... because it was going to be $120-130. Pretty sure doubleshots are going to be in the $60-70 range @200 orders now too, but I haven't gotten those numbers recently.

I think SP loses money because they keep screwing up, obviously they aren't giving us prices that lose them money from the start (unless they are truly a stupid company).  How many times have they screwed up in the recent group buys?  CCnG, Moogle R3, Portal Modifiers, and Riddlers are the ones I can remember from my short time at GH.  Some of the screw ups are pretty major, i.e. wrong profile for keys or wrong colors used.  That kind of **** should never happen.  I would think most professional companies would fire/repriemand whoever keeps making mistakes that cost the company money and put in checks to make sure stuff is done right the first time.  The time spent double checking everything before starting full production would pay for itself in mistakes prevented, but it seems like SP doesn't want to do that.

Yeah, we are not a major company with big contracts.  But we are paying customers, **** should be done right.  We understand if the cost increase is due to an increase in cost of materials, but if the increase in cost is due to their stupidity that's just screwed up.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: demik on Thu, 26 July 2012, 19:25:36
well to be fair, CCnG has been pretty good so far.

aside from miscommunication on SP's part (center stemmed caps lock) the only problem they had was the capslock legend
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: WRXChris on Thu, 26 July 2012, 23:19:06
well to be fair, CCnG has been pretty good so far.

+1.  My CCnG set is absolutely perfect, no crooked R3 caps like the Rag set.  Well, perfect other than the recurring "special" Tab legend that I see made it's way into RA unfortunately.  All good though, soon we will have Cherry replica legends and I won't be able to complain anymore!
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Ragnorock on Thu, 26 July 2012, 23:21:22
What is wrong with the Tab key?
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: WRXChris on Thu, 26 July 2012, 23:45:04
The arrows should be above and below the word tab, like on Cherry's legend.  But that's probably my OCD talking ;) 

Just looked at a pic of Ducky caps and they are similar to the SP legend.  Yeah, it's my OCD!
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: rknize on Fri, 27 July 2012, 10:15:46
Model M has it this way, too.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Acanthophis on Fri, 27 July 2012, 10:43:49
I also dislike the tab arrows. To much space between them, for me it doesn't look so good.

Either like Cherry where the space between the arrows is filled with Tab like in DanGWanG's pic: http://i.imgur.com/qHhUb.jpg
Or like the KBC tab where the space between the arrows is much less and are aligned to the Tab like in detto87's (DT) pic: http://www.abload.de/img/img_00391hryj.jpg
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Snooter on Fri, 27 July 2012, 11:01:35
I also dislike the tab arrows. To much space between them, for me it doesn't look so good.

Either like Cherry where the space between the arrows is filled with Tab like in DanGWanG's pic: http://i.imgur.com/qHhUb.jpg
Or like the KBC tab where the space between the arrows is much less and are aligned to the Tab like in detto87's (DT) pic: http://www.abload.de/img/img_00391hryj.jpg

I didn't notice that until you said it but I am not a fan of that either. Not a deal breaker in my mind but I would like them to be closer together if possible.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: AKIMbO on Fri, 27 July 2012, 11:50:44
The tab key doesn't bother me at all.  I'm not knocking any of you guys....but it amazes me at how anal geekhackers can be with keycaps. 

It looks like the word "Tab" is positioned maybe 1mm too high.  The tab arrows look like they are both positioned evenly (vertical wise) on the keycap. It doesn't bother me though.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Snooter on Fri, 27 July 2012, 12:10:44
I think it's one of those things that I never would have noticed on my own but once someone pointed it out I could see it. Like I said it doesn't really bother me it just looks unlike any tab key I have ever seen. Also Rag asked us to look out for any problems so simply noting that the tab key looks off from the original picture it can't hurt.(when I say original pic I'm talking about the mock up not RA round 1 with uranium's legends)

All else aside I love the way these look and can't wait to get them. 
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Acanthophis on Fri, 27 July 2012, 17:06:36
[...] but it amazes me at how anal geekhackers can be with keycaps.
Funny. GHer here, DTer there, redditor over there.
I have the feeling the big categorising of people (Yes, that's what we are. I know, big shock, right?) started with GH's temporary residence at DT where some, let's say confrontations, took place.
Seems it have carried over here, too.
But I could be overreacting, I don't know. And ofc, I'm not anally knocking you, AKIMbO.

@topic:
The tab caught my eye because both mockup and pics of round 1 showed variant 2 I posted earlier.
It doesn't bother me that much, but in my eyes it's still "off" (looking at it drastically). That's all.
If, however, this off tab is the standard Wyse font so be it. I couldn't find any older SP's Wyse sets to compare.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: AKIMbO on Fri, 27 July 2012, 19:00:34
And ofc, I'm not anally knocking you, AKIMbO.

Lol...I hope not. XD
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: emptythecache on Fri, 27 July 2012, 19:15:05
Holy crap those red modifiers look so good. I hate to be that guy, but if there are extras of just those I totally want some. I don't know why I didn't order them in the first place.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: TheBackgammon on Fri, 27 July 2012, 19:17:05
Holy crap those red modifiers look so good. I hate to be that guy, but if there are extras of just those I totally want some. I don't know why I didn't order them in the first place.

I was just thinking the same thing! I think Rag mentioned there are extras available, but he's waiting on a couple stragglers who haven't paid yet.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Kellybear on Fri, 27 July 2012, 19:17:27
Holy crap those red modifiers look so good. I hate to be that guy, but if there are extras of just those I totally want some. I don't know why I didn't order them in the first place.

Lol I felt that way too but I think I'll stick to my all white keys. ;p
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Acanthophis on Fri, 27 July 2012, 19:18:53
And ofc, I'm not anally knocking you, AKIMbO.

Lol...I hope not. XD
Just used your words in one sentence.
Out of context it sounds pretty.... awkward :D
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Ragnorock on Fri, 27 July 2012, 19:40:00
Imo the mockup is exactly what it says it is- a mockup. They used their standard Tab mold, because we didn't pay for them to use a different one. In the same aspect we didn't get the retarded arrow keys in that mockup, we didn't get the exact spacing/layout of the tab key. Honestly I never would've noticed a difference between the mockup and the keys had it not been pointed out. I will say I do prefer the legend on my Realforce which is more similar to the mockup (the arrows and lines are closer together vertically) but it isn't like there is anything wrong with the other design, its just as good as it always has been.

As for red mods, I'll put them up for grabs in my leftovers thread once I take stock of everything. I stopped taking preorders on them because I didn't want to oversell them. Still taking preorders for base sets though. ;)
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Glissant on Fri, 27 July 2012, 20:10:57
I don't know how to say this, but a mockup isn't a mockup if it isn't like what the real product will be.
Maybe we should start using a different word for the image used to show the likeness of what we are buying. Especially if it won't look like the final product.
Maybe call it a rough approximation of what it might look like?

I for one don't really give two poops :). I'm really looking forward to the set getting to me.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Kellybear on Fri, 27 July 2012, 20:12:15
I for one don't really give two poops :). I'm really looking forward to the set getting to me.

Why you always have to mention poop :<
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: AKIMbO on Fri, 27 July 2012, 20:23:06
I for one don't really give two poops :). I'm really looking forward to the set getting to me.

Why you always have to mention poop :<
Probably because he isn't anal.....thank you thank you...I'll be here all night.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Ragnorock on Fri, 27 July 2012, 20:48:48
I don't know how to say this, but a mockup isn't a mockup if it isn't like what the real product will be.
Maybe we should start using a different word for the image used to show the likeness of what we are buying. Especially if it won't look like the final product.
Maybe call it a rough approximation of what it might look like?

I for one don't really give two poops :). I'm really looking forward to the set getting to me.

Pretty sure that just means we need a better mockup. I do state in the OPs that it wasn't exactly how it will look. Imo that's what a mockup is... something we use to get an idea in case we want to make changes. Logically anyone that already has seen a WYSE set from SP and reads that it uses the same legends will expect it to look the same as the keys, not the image.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Glissant on Fri, 27 July 2012, 21:06:23
I snort-laughed at that AKIMbO (Y u so strange username!?) :D.
Where did I mention poop any other time, Kellybear?

Ragnorock, it's all good :). You aren't getting any bad vibes from me. I love the work that you do. I just hope you get enough in return for all that you do.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Ragnorock on Fri, 27 July 2012, 21:15:14
Coolio. Just got word that they've shipped, but I have to wait for the White on Red Esc keys anyways (which will ship monday) so they'll be shipping out on schedule rather than early.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Acanthophis on Fri, 27 July 2012, 21:24:18
Just looked at your red on black SP sets. The tab there is also the same as they are in the CnCG and this GB. Seems that this is the standard SP tab.
Ofc, if you know that you know how legends gonna turn out. If you don't (like I did), you picture this set pretty much how the mockup looks like (or in this case also the pics of the original RA).
But as I said, I don't care that much. It's an awesome set. Can't wait to have them!
Title: Re: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: DanGWanG on Fri, 27 July 2012, 23:29:03
Coolio. Just got word that they've shipped, but I have to wait for the White on Red Esc keys anyways (which will ship monday) so they'll be shipping out on schedule rather than early.

Yeah but at least we'll get some pics earlier right? :)
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 27 July 2012, 23:38:02
Maybe they will make an extra special run just for this one time and make the white on red keys

GEEK
HA CK

:P
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Ragnorock on Sat, 28 July 2012, 00:08:45
When everyone gets to see them depends on if I can get the mini running quickly, I'm going to work on it all weekend, the cylinder head comes back on Monday, and hopefully I can leave on Tuesday as planned. That gets everyone pics potentially a day early. Its going to be a busy week and a half for me lol.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: emptyk on Sat, 28 July 2012, 11:21:49
Holy crap those red modifiers look so good. I hate to be that guy, but if there are extras of just those I totally want some. I don't know why I didn't order them in the first place.
I agree.  I had originally ordered the gray modifier set, but ultimately decided to change it to the red set, and I'm glad that I did.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Acanthophis on Sat, 28 July 2012, 12:57:18
(http://i.imgur.com/SUtQQ.gif)
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Th3KAS on Sat, 28 July 2012, 19:44:57
Can't wait for the pictures. Haven't seen a fully white set in mockups or the recent pictures.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: WRXChris on Sun, 29 July 2012, 00:21:59
DAMN those red mods look good! I was sleeping on them at first, but now that they've sunk in, I'm super glad that I bought a set of both mods!
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: dsjbirch on Sun, 29 July 2012, 11:58:33
Rag, are you related to the Ragnarok from "Battletoads in Ragnarok's World"?  :P
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Ragnorock on Sun, 29 July 2012, 13:42:06
Lol regrettably no.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: bellaisa on Wed, 01 August 2012, 14:52:23
****, now i regret not getting the red mods.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: ekw808 on Wed, 01 August 2012, 15:07:22
I sort of regret it.....but the grey modifiers are still gonna look sick.
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Post by: xJaPx on Wed, 01 August 2012, 15:43:40
****, now i regret not getting the red mods.
Me.too
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Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: longweight on Wed, 01 August 2012, 15:48:15
I got both as I knew that I would regret it if I only bought one!
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: DanGWanG on Wed, 01 August 2012, 15:48:29
The red mods were the unique part of this GB!!!
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: demik on Wed, 01 August 2012, 15:57:06
Too much red.

Inb4 rag gets mad at me
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Glissant on Wed, 01 August 2012, 16:04:20
I only got the gray, and I don't regret it for a femtosecond :). Really looking forward to getting this set. Maybe this will be one I will keep for a long period of time. I always end up changing my keycaps for some reason. Maybe I need more keyboards? :))
Title: Re: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: longweight on Wed, 01 August 2012, 16:07:03
I only got the gray, and I don't regret it for a femtosecond :). Really looking forward to getting this set. Maybe this will be one I will keep for a long period of time. I always end up changing my keycaps for some reason. Maybe I need more keyboards? :))

I bought a keyboard for these!
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Ragnorock on Wed, 01 August 2012, 17:13:41
Oh god. You guys aren't going to believe this. I'm home. I have the keys. All 3 giant boxes of them. I open them up to sort through everything, and SP... made every base set with red modifiers instead of white. So that 1st picture you saw before, of the whole keyset including what we all thought was the red mod kit instead to show how that looks... that's what we got for base sets. I just got off the phone after a fairly painful phone call (particularly for Melissa I'm sure) and they're going to make all the red on white keys that should be there... but that means I now have 200 red mod sets (not including the spacebar.)

What does that mean? Well first off it means I'm not going to get them mailed out this week like I planned, which sucks because I know everyone wants them yesterday and I kinda just drove 8 hours to do it. That also means that effective today, this accidental red mod set will be price adjusted to $20 so that I can off them as quickly as possible. I will refund the difference to those orders who paid the group buy price of $27 and the leftover price of $35 (I haven't sold any leftovers that weren't on sale, so none at $40.) If you do the math, that's about $1000 that I don't have right now since I have to keep money on hand to ship them. Once enough proceeds are made from selling the extra red mod sets, I'll be able to refund them. So now is a GREAT time to buy them as contrast set for another keyset or if you didn't get one in the group buy.

This is where you say: "But wait Dave, hold on a minute!" Because you're thinking if I have almost 200 sets and I'm selling them at $20 a pop, isn't that near $3000 (less refunds) that goes into my pocket? No. I will be paying most of that to SP in order to help them absorb the loss from having to remake that many keys. That way SP stays in business and Melissa doesn't get fired. Also I highly doubt I will be able to unload 200 extra red mod kits in a reasonable time frame, if at all. SP knows they screwed up, and I'm doing them a big favor by doing this, (instead of just sending them back so they can get a couple hundred in materials costs back,) so as much as I can get them back I'm sure they'll be happy with. That also means more people get cool custom keycaps. That's the best situation I can think of, if anyone has any thoughts or ideas how I can do better, I'm all ears. Unfortunately I can't just give everyone a free mod kit, as much fun as that would be.

The main question that remains is when they'll be able to get me the keys by. I've got an extremely busy schedule these next few weeks leading up to school on the 20th, and I've gotta go back up to Canada in about a week. That means if they can't get them to me by then (I can swing a day or two, but I do have to go back up there before school) then they won't ship out until I get back on or around the 14th. Melissa is talking to production right now trying to see if they can get it done but I haven't heard back yet. Considering the differing sizes etc, it may actually take them a week just to make them, even if they put everything else on hold. We'll see.


^Disregard, Melissa says they think they can get them done by next Thrusday, overnight them to me so they'll be there on Friday, and hopefully I can get them all packed and shipped out by Saturday. I will have every box labelled and ready to go in order to do it as quickly as possible. I dropped everything once I found this out so I could get it fixed and let you guys know, so give me a bit to finish unpacking, pay my rent, and I'll get some pictures taken of what we have so far in a bit.

One final note to all SP group buy organizers, SP will now be sending out some form of template showing exactly what production is going to run before they make it so that there are no more mistakes like this... That also likely means that if you don't catch a mistake, you may be SOL, as the burden of correctness now lies on you once you give the go ahead.

Dave out
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: TheBackgammon on Wed, 01 August 2012, 17:15:50
Face as I was reading:

 ;D

 :o

 >:(

 :(

 ???

 ::)

Sign me up for a set of Red modifiers!
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 01 August 2012, 17:22:10
So those of us that bought a red mod set can get one extra set for $15? Sign me up. Those red mods will go great with other sets, too.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: sth on Wed, 01 August 2012, 17:22:50
That also likely means that if you don't catch a mistake, you may be SOL, as the burden of correctness now lies on you once you give the go ahead.

Cool so rather than own up to their mistakes they're going to take even LESS responsibility from here on out?

Time to start a GB for injection molding equipment and keycap molds...
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: MarkPharaoh on Wed, 01 August 2012, 17:24:40
Seriously, has any GB gone smoothly the past few months on here? This, CCnG, RACE kbs, all having issues. I'm not pointing fingers, I'm just kind of raging in general right now, lol.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Acanthophis on Wed, 01 August 2012, 17:26:21
So did I understand correctly that there are no red space bars?
Are they also going to produce those beside the normal mods?
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: sth on Wed, 01 August 2012, 17:27:01
Seriously, has any GB gone smoothly the past few months on here? This, CCnG, RACE kbs, all having issues. I'm not pointing fingers, I'm just kind of raging in general right now, lol.
Yeah, most of i3oiler's novelty keys, the geekhacks, hieroglyphics... **** happens. Raging over GBs is like blowing in the wind.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: i3oilermaker on Wed, 01 August 2012, 17:28:49
Billiards, Hammer, Pi, Lightning, Paw, Yin Yang all had no issue.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Acanthophis on Wed, 01 August 2012, 17:29:16
I was under the impression the red mods include a red 6.25 space bar. I might be wrong.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Ragnorock on Wed, 01 August 2012, 17:30:43
That also likely means that if you don't catch a mistake, you may be SOL, as the burden of correctness now lies on you once you give the go ahead.

Cool so rather than own up to their mistakes they're going to take even LESS responsibility from here on out?

Time to start a GB for injection molding equipment and keycap molds...
Nono, Melissa/SP owned up to their mistake. They're willing to just replace them and eat a multi thousand dollar loss, but its generally good business practice to take care of your supplier whenever possible. I guess that's the Supply Chain Management class I took talking. There shouldn't be any problems with what she proposes, every manufacturer I've ever studied does it that way because its simply the right way to do it. Why check for mistakes after things are made? Obviously if a key is manufactured wrong and QC didn't catch it they'll still be fixing that- that isn't what I'm talking about. I'm talking about major inconsistencies with what we've ordered such as this. So they missed an arrow on a backspace key? Yeah they'll fix that like they always do? Crooked S? Yeah no problem. What you mean you wanted purple legends instead of orange? Well on the image we sent you they were orange and you said it was correct, so that's what you get.

... That's what I'm referring to. Make sense?



I was under the impression the red mods include a red 6.25 space bar. I might be wrong.


Oh wait, yeah we're wrong. Original mod kits DON'T include a spacebar. Guess that means everyone gets a $7/$15 refund instead. My mistake. I'll edit my post above.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: yearn4 on Wed, 01 August 2012, 17:36:00
are you going to ship the portal/biohazard first then?
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Ragnorock on Wed, 01 August 2012, 17:37:22
Yeah most likely, except for those who ordered to ship with Red Alert. You can always pay if you want to have it a week or so earlier though.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: AKIMbO on Wed, 01 August 2012, 17:57:09
Wow...that is a huge mistake.  Well, I'm a little confused by what is going on (refund/possibility to buy extra sets on le cheap).  Rule number one about SP GBs...always add a week or two onto the delivery estimate due to mistakes.  All is well though, if anyone starts freaking out remember it's just plastic!
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: 1391401 on Wed, 01 August 2012, 18:05:18
**** happens.  It's just plastic.  Thanks for all the coordination on this and making things right.  I also appreciate your gesture to sell the mods and pay some back to SP. 

I was planning on doing a GB but lost interest because there are/were so many going on.  I had a few discussions with SP and it seemed like the whole process is very ad hoc.  From pricing to typeface selection it just kinda seemed like I had to wing it.  I'm more comfortable with being extremely explicit and defining every parameter.  Maybe this 'growing pain' is a good thing and the process can be better defined in the future.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: ekw808 on Wed, 01 August 2012, 18:36:37
I sort of regret it.....but the grey modifiers are still gonna look sick.

MUAHAHAHA
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: mkawa on Wed, 01 August 2012, 18:44:24
rag, not speaking as an admin or moderator, do you mind telling us how much you will be paying to SP per extra red mod set you sell?

i would like to pitch in to support SP and melissa, but i would, if possible, like all my money to go directly to SP/not getting melissa fired.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: emptythecache on Wed, 01 August 2012, 18:55:59
What I got from this is there are extra red modifier sets available right nowish. I want one, please. Any way you can sell and ship them to me without waiting for other stuff to shake out? I don't have an order in the GB, so I wouldn't be waiting for white keys, although I wouldn't say no to buying a full white set with only red modifiers if the option was there.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Ragnorock on Wed, 01 August 2012, 19:21:45
rag, not speaking as an admin or moderator, do you mind telling us how much you will be paying to SP per extra red mod set you sell?
i would like to pitch in to support SP and melissa, but i would, if possible, like all my money to go directly to SP/not getting melissa fired.

I haven't determined that yet, I still need to work that out with Melissa. We basically had a crisis management conversation where we tried to figure out the best possible path of action and then ended the call so we could inform our respective parties. I will make sure all of your contributions from buying extras goes to them, no worries. Like I said above, its likely that I'll end up paying them a fixed amount that gets diluted down the more sets I sell. For example if I only manage to sell 100 sets, then it is likely that all of the proceeds will go to them... and I'm stuck with a bunch of mod sets that nobody wants to buy, but if I end up selling 1 a month, I get that money. Woo $20. Again, I'm doing this to keep SP from losing a lot/all profit they made off of running these keys for us, not for myself. If I do only sell 100, then it likely won't even cover how much SP is out on this round, but at least the loss won't be NEARLY as significant as it would had I just said "F(&K guys, can't you get anything right? I need this fixed ASAP, get it done." Also, even if I'm stuck with a bunch of inventory at the end of this, I'll just sit on them, I won't be lowering the price to $10 or anything out of fairness.

What I got from this is there are extra red modifier sets available right nowish. I want one, please. Any way you can sell and ship them to me without waiting for other stuff to shake out? I don't have an order in the GB, so I wouldn't be waiting for white keys.

Simple answer, yes. I will have my leftovers for sale thread updated with everything I now have as soon as I can. Right now I'm digging through everything and haven't even begun counting yet. Oh and I need to unpack and shower still, been going non-stop for the last few days trying to get here to get this done and... well now most of the urgency is gone. *sigh of relief/dejection* (does that even exist?)
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: MMB on Wed, 01 August 2012, 19:28:00
I just have one question bro: When can I has mah RA set brah?

:D
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: sth on Wed, 01 August 2012, 19:52:11
I think what he meant is, are you going to set aside the profits from selling the extras in a fund until it is of a donate-able size. cmiiw demik
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Elrick on Wed, 01 August 2012, 20:16:59
Oh and I need to unpack and shower still, been going non-stop for the last few days trying to get here to get this done and... well now most of the urgency is gone. *sigh of relief/dejection* (does that even exist?)

YES, please sit down and relax, have a cup of coffee sit back and catch up with what's happening in the world (other than this Group Buy).

I just realized how horrible it would be to actually run a Group Buy here.  It's all the worse possible nightmares that could come true, that's why I never get angry with these poor guys trying to execute one.

If a Group Buy actually goes through without any difficulties, you can chalk that down as a minor miracle.  Ragnorock has to just take it easy and keep his focus on what's important.......... keeping 'sane' throughout this process.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: gbohn on Wed, 01 August 2012, 20:25:03
Uhh yeah, 80% to SP. Because of course I'm sure you realize that it takes a lot of work to take all of the wrong keys out of 200 keysets and put all of the right keys in right? I find it hilarious how you guys think I'm just sitting over here doing nothing but rake in cash. That will take me ages to do, and not to mention packing up and selling all of the extras with most/all of the benefit going to SP. Keep vilifying me if you want, and I'll just stop doing nice things for other people?

Dude come on. People expect you to be transparent when they give you their money... nobody is vilifying you or jumping down your throat, they just want clarification.

And as far as being clear goes, you're NOT directly doing something nice for other people. You are running profitable group buys that people happen to appreciate. I don't mean to piss you off or give you a reason not to run group buys, but you sure as hell need to be comfortable stating that you make profits from these (which I believe you are) and clearly/concisely answering peoples' questions about distribution of funds (which you don't seem to be doing without a lot of prodding), or they will stop buying your services.

  It doesn't bother me if Ragnorock makes a profit (which doesn't seem too promising if unloading 200 sets is as problematic as it sounds). And, as someone else stated, it's no doubt a great deal of work.

  What matters to me is getting things straightened out. If the main choices are to tell SP to go pound salt, or find a way to make the best of a bad situation, I'll vote for the latter.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Acanthophis on Wed, 01 August 2012, 20:35:00
Why refund us?
SP will be making the missing white mods, right?
Just sell the "false red mods" and give 80% or whatever to SP.
I don't care about a $7 refund.
Saves you trouble, money, and everyone is more or less happy.

Or am I seeing it too simple?
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: gbohn on Wed, 01 August 2012, 20:43:37
 > there is a demand for clarity in the distribution of funds and to whom the money from these 'extra' sets will be going to

  As far as I'm concerned, I paid a certain amount for a certain set of key caps. Unless I misunderstand, I'm going to get those key caps.

  I might also get a small price reduction (because I bought a set at leftover prices).

  If Ragnorock has a way to keep SP happier, and even possibly himself in the process, I don't see where I have anything to complain about.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Acanthophis on Wed, 01 August 2012, 20:44:19
I still don't care.
Even if you sell those false red mods for 10 bucks. It doesn't make any difference for me.
I paid the price, the money is gone anyway. I settled with that...
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Ragnorock on Wed, 01 August 2012, 20:50:13
I still don't care.
Even if you sell those false red mods for 10 bucks. It doesn't make any difference for me.
I paid the price, the money is gone anyway. I settled with that...
I would say you have a point if I had already shipped the keys and then put the leftovers on sale like a retailer would. When you go to a store, you buy whatever if the price is satisfactory, and though you might be irritated if you come back a week later and its on sale, but the sale wasn't happening when you bought it so meh right? I mean if you were really butthurt, you could return the item if possible, and then buy it back at the discounted price. The difference here is that nobody's gotten the stuff yet. If we were all pre-ordering Starcraft 2 Heart of the Swarm, and Gamestop thought the price was going to be $60, and everyone put that down as a deposit, but it turns out Blizzard is releasing it for $30, then Gamestop would be expected to refund the difference. Make sense? Like I said earlier, I won't be discounting the last sets I'm having trouble selling further than the $20, even though everyone will have gotten their keys by that point, but that's a personal choice since the goal isn't for me to make money off of SP's mistake, its to be as pragmatic and fair as possible to all parties.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: yearn4 on Wed, 01 August 2012, 20:53:35
i don't know why you guys are being so silly.
ragnorock is not obligated to give back any money to SP since it was their mistake to begin with...
technically ~85 red mod sets are rags and he can do whatever he pleases with them.
he is choosing to sell them for $20 and is being nice and is offering to donate some of the proceeds to SP since he feels bad.

lets THANK rag for being a nice person and donating any to SP at all...
i don't recall any of previous GB errors by SP getting bailed out. (this may not be entirely true but PUBLICLY it is)

now lets understand that the error made by SP this particular time is more harmful than the previous errors but this is probably also the SAME REASON that rag is even offering to donate proceeds in the first place...

and something to think about: rag could have been a douchbag and not said anything at all to us and just gone to another forum to sell these mod sets
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Ragnorock on Wed, 01 August 2012, 21:05:05
i don't know why you guys are being so silly.
ragnorock is not obligated to give back any money to SP since it was their mistake to begin with...
technically ~85 red mod sets are rags and he can do whatever he pleases with them.
he is choosing to sell them for $20 and is being nice and is offering to donate some of the proceeds to SP since he feels bad.

lets THANK rag for being a nice person and donating any to SP at all...
i don't recall any of previous GB errors by SP getting bailed out. (this may not be entirely true but PUBLICLY it is)

now lets understand that the error made by SP this particular time is more harmful than the previous errors but this is probably also the SAME REASON that rag is even offering to donate proceeds in the first place...

and something to think about: rag could have been a douchbag and not said anything at all to us and just gone to another forum to sell these mod sets


Thanks for saying that, actually means a lot and even though not all of it is correct, you said other things that I was having a really hard time putting into words.

I could have done that, and yeah I could have thrown them up on eBay, it would have taken a while but I could have certainly made a few grand off of it. However I already bought the leftovers I have been selling to make the money I wanted in exchange for my time. I don't need any more, thus why I'm not trying to do that. Also I just now realized how long its going to take me to send out refunds, so yeah demik, I think 20% by the end of it all is pretty fair if I get that much. :P
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: DanGWanG on Wed, 01 August 2012, 21:10:33
JESUS!  I'll take 2 extra red mods!  Am I the first order?
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Ragnorock on Wed, 01 August 2012, 21:13:30
I'm not going to take orders on them till I figure out for sure how much SP wants for them in order to make sure $20 for them is fair. I'll update my leftovers thread in the classifieds tomorrow with them once I figure that out. I'll let those pile up while I pack Portal/Biohazard sets.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: DanGWanG on Wed, 01 August 2012, 21:15:45
Sorry to bother Rag, but any chance you could take a snap shot of a set? Pretty please?
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Ragnorock on Wed, 01 August 2012, 21:18:08
Need. Shower. First. X.X
Seriously my dog is looking at me funny.

Actually I'm lying, she's passed out at my feet after we ran to the apt office so I could turn in my rent check.

Give me <1 hour and you'll have some serious keyboard porn.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: DanGWanG on Wed, 01 August 2012, 21:20:36
Thanks Rag!
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Glissant on Wed, 01 August 2012, 22:52:30
That's a whole lot of drama. I say Ragnarock just says "FUCK IT!" and moves on with his life. SP is the one that made yet another mistake here. Stop blaming Ragnorock for trying to figure out the good guy way of doing it without it hurting his own wallet.
If you do a group buy this size without making a dollar you are as dumb as me giving away all my stuff.

But let me know if you end up selling some extra red mods. I'll surely grab one for my set :).
And also let me know if you have some left over tsangan kits. I suddenly seem to need them with my new keyboard ;p.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: emptyk on Wed, 01 August 2012, 23:13:26
CLEARALL
EMAIL <my email here>



LOL, oops, wrong group buy and too late anyway.  Looking forward to receiving my set whenever this gets resolved.  Thanks.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Elrick on Wed, 01 August 2012, 23:32:39
But let me know if you end up selling some extra red mods. I'll surely grab one for my set :).
I suddenly seem to need them with my new keyboard ;p.

Same here, I would be glad to get any Grey or Red modifier's.  In fact anything at all would suit me.......
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: IPT on Thu, 02 August 2012, 04:54:54
so from posts in the last few pages, seems going forward the GH regulars will be pushing to recommend people do business with you Rag on GH.
Thats what i read from the last few posts anyway.

Either way, whatever the outcome just keep me informed what affect it has on my order.
Honestly its as if noone who runs a groupbuy makes extra $$ out of it.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: longweight on Thu, 02 August 2012, 05:07:00
I'll stick my two cents in.

I'd be sad if the groupbuy organiser didn't make a little bit of money as they have to do so much work behind the scenes. I understand that it is for the community but you can't expect people to run these things without some compensation for doing so.

Great job so far Rag, thanks again.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: DanGWanG on Thu, 02 August 2012, 16:43:49
Guys, the last 3 pages has just been a flame war.  While it's somewhat on topic, I don't think it's necessary to debate any further on whether Rag is making profit on this or not.  Clearly, not everyone feels the same way about where the money and proceeds are heading but only a few people actually care.  For the people who care, can this be discussed somewhere else?
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: HeyZeus on Thu, 02 August 2012, 17:37:58
The petty BS in the last few pages is just sad.

Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: litster on Thu, 02 August 2012, 17:47:59
The petty BS in the last few pages is just sad.

which part?
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: IPT on Thu, 02 August 2012, 18:53:12
The petty BS in the last few pages is just sad.

which part?

the part where the good jolly boys decide to do some assumptions.
Considering nothing was/is set in stone, you can decide what exactly happened.
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: litster on Thu, 02 August 2012, 19:01:55
Still don't know what you are talking about.  Please be explicit.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Ragnorock on Thu, 02 August 2012, 19:04:24
Agreed Dan, good thing we have you around to get everyone to chill. Can we just stop please? On that note, here's some pictures for you! Obviously I'm waiting to do the full shoot till the rest get here, and some need color adjustment, but they're better than what we've seen.
http://imgur.com/a/wCCad
Again, the color is off. I'll upload a better one when I get to unpacking my other computer that has my gfx programs on it.
(http://i.imgur.com/jgUB0l.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/JB1fZl.jpg)
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: rainb1ood on Thu, 02 August 2012, 19:13:14
Looks great! So these will ship when you receive the 'red on white' modifiers for base kit and the 'white on red' geek hack esc key from SP?
Title: Re: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: boost on Thu, 02 August 2012, 19:21:37
Looks great! So these will ship when you receive the 'red on white' modifiers for base kit and the 'white on red' geek hack esc key from SP?

Good question sir...
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Ragnorock on Thu, 02 August 2012, 19:25:12
Yes, that is correct. Which will be next Friday-Saturday. Potentially earlier depending on how fast SP can make them. Actually the GeekHack keys are already in the mail and should get here today, so I can already throw those in the base kits when I take out the red mods.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: DanGWanG on Thu, 02 August 2012, 19:30:37
Really looking forward to getting these!
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Snooter on Thu, 02 August 2012, 19:32:39
Yea I can't wait to get these. I feel like a little kid on Christmas!
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: emptythecache on Thu, 02 August 2012, 19:39:35
yep, totally in for a leftover set if available.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Glissant on Thu, 02 August 2012, 19:50:02
Well now I absolutely have to have a tsangan kit and a white on red mod kit. I don't even remember why I changed my order to not include those.
A little sidenote. Don't forget my rag tsangan kit ;).
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: xJaPx on Thu, 02 August 2012, 20:00:21
love the red on white, cant wait for mine to come in
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: AKIMbO on Thu, 02 August 2012, 20:17:39
Was the red spacebar included in the red mod kit only or the tsangsan kit only?
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Ragnorock on Thu, 02 August 2012, 20:20:09
Tsangan only. For some reason I had it in my head that both the mod kits came with spacebars too, but neither of them did.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Ragnorock on Thu, 02 August 2012, 21:20:04
Yeah you've got till sometime mid-late next week when I start packing boxes. I did end up buying 10 of the accident red sets, so you can have at one if you want, I doubt they'll move that fast. If they do, then I'll just buy more since I still have them with me lol. No ISO shifts though, only bought enough kits for those that were in the GB... though since it comes with all 3 colors, it's not impossible to convince one of the buyers of the ISO kit to part with that key if they never bought the modifers to go with it. Know what I mean?
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: dsjbirch on Thu, 02 August 2012, 23:23:53
Wow. I left the Internet for like 5 minutes  :P !

And Rag's got a lotta heart!

In other news, how are the white balanced photos coming on?
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS ARRIVE AUG 2nd!
Post by: Ragnorock on Thu, 02 August 2012, 23:48:58
Got my other comp set up, I'll post em a bit later tonight. Going to go grocery shopping first because there's 0 food in my house and I've barely eaten today either.

Thanks for that btw, the support means a lot.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: mr.bean on Fri, 03 August 2012, 14:08:06
If there are some left overs of red modifiers kit I would like to have one.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Ragnorock on Fri, 03 August 2012, 14:44:49
I haz.
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=27740.0
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: mr.bean on Fri, 03 August 2012, 15:45:52
PM'd
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Ragnorock on Fri, 03 August 2012, 23:00:57
Btw, here's some quick color correction. I'm not too worried about it because I'm going to do a proper photoshoot of everything when I can show everyone what they're actually getting. I've gotten a lot of messages from people suddenly confused over whether they're getting red keys in the base sets. (They're not.) Full size is in the same album I posted before all the drama.
(http://i.imgur.com/PCd8Jl.jpg)
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: megnin on Sat, 04 August 2012, 02:35:35
^^^
This is what Awesome looks like!
(http://www.talknerdytomelover.com/storage/Awesome1.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1270008470197)
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: kaen on Sat, 04 August 2012, 12:35:37
Just want to reiterate my thanks to raggy for all his hard work. Cannot believe people are *****ing about him making some profit off of this, i have in the past and will continue to donate to GB organisers for the work they put in if they are left out of pocket, it is only right.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Th3KAS on Sat, 04 August 2012, 14:47:04
Can't wait to see the set with red on white modifiers.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: longweight on Sat, 04 August 2012, 15:23:43
I WANT THESE CAPS NAOW!

Then I will know whether or not to sell my Poker :D
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: footofchaos on Sat, 04 August 2012, 16:18:43
Huge thanks to ragnorock for putting up with all this sh** and devoting a lot of time and effort to making the best of a bad situation. I personally don't have a problem with him making a small margin on this group buy, the mixed up keys, or any other group buy. I'm looking forward to getting this set. The pics look great.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: FourtyFoxes on Sun, 05 August 2012, 22:15:53
thanks a lot for your hard work ragnorock. the people making wild assumptions about your intentions and accusing you of being some sort of emotionally manipulative thief are being ridiculous.
you're doing kickass work for the community, keep it up please!
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Ragnorock on Sun, 05 August 2012, 22:35:52
Thanks for the support guys, its what keeps me from giving up when stuff like the recent drama happens. I'll definitely keep it up, I'm working on some pretty sweet stuff for you guys coming up very soon! I promise I'll get everything shipped out this week even if it means I don't get much sleep. I've got a lot of sorting to do to get those red sets out of the base kits and ready for the right stuff!

Cheers,
Dave

PS: White on Red Geek Hack keys got here yesterday, they look sick. I mean imo I think it's pretty awesome that everyone gets a free keycap out of that screw up since the wait time for it ended up not being a factor.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: demik on Sun, 05 August 2012, 22:40:02
and to think, you wanted to brush off SP not making those white on red GHs.

Quote
I personally don't have a problem with him making a small margin

lol
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Ragnorock on Mon, 06 August 2012, 00:35:40
Look, if you guys are back to troll, I'll have to refer to the rules in my OP that explicitly state trolls are allowed nothing other than to gtfo. Litster man, I'm not sure how you got convinced I'm a jerk, but that's really too bad, you were one of my favorite buyers. Honest to god I meant no emotional deception, I'm sorry I didn't realize while on 3 hours of sleep and no food for 18 hours that my rapid newspost could be misinterpreted. It'd be nice if you refrained from vilifying me further in my own threads if forgiveness isn't possible, thanks.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: rknize on Tue, 07 August 2012, 13:27:12
This is just a little reminder about rule #2:

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.

The off-topic discussion was moved to this thread:

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=34434.0 (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=34434.0)
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: AKIMbO on Tue, 07 August 2012, 20:07:02
Yo Dave...can we has a pic of the white on red GH key?
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Ragnorock on Tue, 07 August 2012, 20:19:38
You mean these?
(http://i.imgur.com/Wx9jL.jpg)

:D
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: AKIMbO on Tue, 07 August 2012, 20:27:17
^Mmmm yeah...that's the stuff. Thanks for the fix.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Kellybear on Tue, 07 August 2012, 20:28:05
Auuu I want my keys ;__;..
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: MMB on Tue, 07 August 2012, 22:25:18
GREAT SUCCESS!!!!

(http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/5729/boratgreatsuccess.jpg)
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Glissant on Tue, 07 August 2012, 22:42:10
I will model it right next to my miskerned one for sure. Beautiful little keycap. Hmm.. I should repaint my Filco case for this case. Any suggestions as to what color or which colors I should use?
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: DanGWanG on Tue, 07 August 2012, 23:38:55
August 10th around the corner!
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Ragnorock on Tue, 07 August 2012, 23:48:43
I've been separating red mods from the base kits for the last 6 hours, my brain is mush! Judging by the difference in pile size it looks like I'm about 10% done. Gotta get hot if I'm going to have time to get all the rest of the prep work done in time for Friday!
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: MarkPharaoh on Tue, 07 August 2012, 23:50:30
Don't waste your time posting in this thread, Rag :-)

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Ragnorock on Tue, 07 August 2012, 23:55:26
No joke, I told the guys in the trolling thread to screw themselves because I simply don't have time to put up with their conspiracy theories and bs anymore. They can say what they want, I've got keycaps to ship.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Elrick on Wed, 08 August 2012, 04:04:47
No joke, I told the guys in the trolling thread to screw themselves because I simply don't have time to put up with their conspiracy theories and bs anymore. They can say what they want, I've got keycaps to ship.

BRILLIANT.....as always buddy.  I always can trust you, that's why I try to be in every group buy you run.  Although this time I had missed out on it or so I thought but I just paid the full amount now and currently am excited in owning some of these Red & White babies.

Thank you for allowing me to do that.  :D
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Acanthophis on Wed, 08 August 2012, 04:12:47
I've been separating red mods from the base kits for the last 6 hours, my brain is mush! Judging by the difference in pile size it looks like I'm about 10% done. Gotta get hot if I'm going to have time to get all the rest of the prep work done in time for Friday!
Let Dan help you. Let him bring along some friendly plants and the sorting will go much smoother :D
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Ragnorock on Wed, 08 August 2012, 11:20:23
Dude yeah. I don't smoke but I get the feeling this would be a lot more fun with someone to talk to and some booze or something. Then again, I am being extremely specific, careful, and have set up the most accurate method I can to do this. Being under the influence of anything would likely lead to a lot more mixed up keys. At about 2 am I was I think about 25% done, so I'm making steady progress. I've just been watching SC2 and then some anime to keep me from going insane while doing it. I'll take some pics when its done or something. I've got to head to the store and get more ziplock bags, the cashier is going to look at me so funny when I show up with nothing but 3 boxes of them. Rofl.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Th3KAS on Wed, 08 August 2012, 11:30:48
Have you received the red on white modifiers?
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Acanthophis on Wed, 08 August 2012, 11:48:08
I experienced when I'm high I tend to make things more careful, more precise, more thoughtful, but a hell lot slower :D
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Ragnorock on Wed, 08 August 2012, 11:53:06
Have you received the red on white modifiers?

Still waiting. I'm actually 100% sure SP is making them right now.
I experienced when I'm high I tend to make things more careful, more precise, more thoughtful, but a hell lot slower :D

Good to know, I have no idea how that stuff works lol.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Ragnorock on Wed, 08 August 2012, 14:13:44

Keys ship today, tracking number is 1Z8A59T80154238696

They'll be here some time tomorrow and I should be able to pull an all nighter or two to get them all shipped out on Friday!
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: MarkPharaoh on Wed, 08 August 2012, 14:40:39
Yay!

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Kellybear on Wed, 08 August 2012, 14:45:39
MARK TURN OFF THAT SIG.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: MarkPharaoh on Wed, 08 August 2012, 14:55:48
No!

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: MMB on Wed, 08 August 2012, 14:57:59
Hey guys!

Sent from my iPad while I am sitting on my toilet.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: i3oilermaker on Wed, 08 August 2012, 14:59:06
(http://stormchan.org/storm/src/1334619217348.jpg)
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: MMB on Wed, 08 August 2012, 15:02:20
Show Image
(http://stormchan.org/storm/src/1334619217348.jpg)


That's not actually a hammer he is holding. It's a ball on a rope.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: MarkPharaoh on Wed, 08 August 2012, 15:03:20
Don't forget to wipe.


Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: IPT on Wed, 08 August 2012, 16:02:41
so Tapatalk sigs are not allowed on GH? lol
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Ragnorock on Wed, 08 August 2012, 16:04:48
Nope, everyone got mad lol.

Anyways, I need to go to the grocery store and get more plastic bags, I ran out! XD
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: MarkPharaoh on Wed, 08 August 2012, 16:07:41
I say we ban those obnoxious people with a list of 10+ keyboards in their sig, but maybe I'm just jelly of their collections :-)
Title: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 08 August 2012, 16:12:21
At least I cut it down to a list, and not pixel art anymore. Jut because you don't yet have 10+ keyboards, doesn't mean you won't someday. :)
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Elrick on Thu, 09 August 2012, 00:25:08
Nope, everyone got mad lol.

Anyways, I need to go to the grocery store and get more plastic bags, I ran out! XD


It looks like we're working you like a slave.  ???    Anyway, with my order you can take it easy, I won't insist on a FRIDAY (10th) Only send away.  I'm willing to wait till next week or later.

Although I love to get good stuff early I would rather you take a break and relax, then to force you back into the 'coalmine' and work all hours.  Remember that a large number of us care for your well being more than getting the key-caps.

Just take it easy.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Ragnorock on Thu, 09 August 2012, 22:05:45
Keys are here (finally.) Pics first or should I get started on putting the correct keys in the base sets right away? Choose your fate Geekhack!
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: ekw808 on Thu, 09 August 2012, 22:06:25
ship =D
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Kellybear on Thu, 09 August 2012, 22:06:55
WATCH ANIME AND PUT CORRECT KEYS WITH SETS. -pitchfork-
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: AKIMbO on Thu, 09 August 2012, 22:07:10
Pics or it didn't happen
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: jdcarpe on Thu, 09 August 2012, 22:13:44
And we all start chanting...

SHIP...SHIP...SHIP...SHIP...SHIP...SHIP...SHIP...SHIP...
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: boost on Thu, 09 August 2012, 22:21:51
And we all start chanting...

SHIP...SHIP...SHIP...SHIP...SHIP...SHIP...SHIP...SHIP...

I'm with this guy ^_^
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: MarkPharaoh on Thu, 09 August 2012, 22:32:05
SHIPPPPPPPPPP
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Glissant on Thu, 09 August 2012, 23:14:04
(http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7leydw3XW1rndr7p.gif)

Oh.. wait.. we are talking shipping, not ships. Never mind.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Acanthophis on Thu, 09 August 2012, 23:42:43
I'm patient. Photos!
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: MMB on Thu, 09 August 2012, 23:44:47
(http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/24730595.jpg)
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Ragnorock on Thu, 09 August 2012, 23:46:20
So I'm going to be up all night doing this anyways, so I chose pics anyways. Gotta give you guys SOMETHING to whet your appetite. Enjoy.

(http://i.imgur.com/gDS5I.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/bMDa4.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/dWbbk.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/O6l7r.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/QGXWe.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/LsC6y.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/BucbH.jpg)
Overall they look amazing. My favorite is just red on white, it looks extremely clean. I am a bit disappointed in the color matching with the PBT keys, but I guess that's as close as it gets. Its really not that noticeable and you have to look for it. Do note that I didn't include every combination of every key shown, like I left off the Esc key for certain sets so no these aren't reference for what all is in the sets for some of them.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: danielucf on Thu, 09 August 2012, 23:46:53
Take video and pictures while you sort? Make everyone happy :D
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Ragnorock on Thu, 09 August 2012, 23:48:36
^Lol I thought about doing a time lapse of myself doing it or streaming myself via my twitch.tv account to demonstrate how much effort and time it actually takes.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Kellybear on Thu, 09 August 2012, 23:50:38
OWN3D.TV WHY TWITCH, WHY?
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: MarkPharaoh on Thu, 09 August 2012, 23:54:12
OWN3D.TV WHY TWITCH, WHY?

Both suck, use Livestream.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: jil_jil32 on Thu, 09 August 2012, 23:55:50
<3 <3 <3
I want my keys!!!
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Ragnorock on Thu, 09 August 2012, 23:58:11
OWN3D.TV WHY TWITCH, WHY?

Mfw you have an opinion on which streaming service is better: XD

Do you actually stream? I only ever do for my close friends when we're analyzing each other's play in SC2, so the fact that Twitch pays less than Own3D doesn't really matter.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Kellybear on Fri, 10 August 2012, 00:06:02
My boyfriend streams since his team has a partnership with own3d.tv and personally I've had better experience with own3d when watching tournaments online vs twitch. Less laggy most of the time and good quality. Although they recently added the whole "pay for premium quality" thing which makes me sad lol.

Mark, what's livestream and why.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: MarkPharaoh on Fri, 10 August 2012, 00:07:39
lol, I was only trolling, Kelly. Livestream.com, possibly the worst site ever, it's where George started and where I met him, lol.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Kellybear on Fri, 10 August 2012, 00:08:31
OH LOL. :< you got me.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Ragnorock on Fri, 10 August 2012, 00:08:55
Okay last offtopic question then, what does he play? You can PM me if you want.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: MMB on Fri, 10 August 2012, 00:08:57
Stop bothering the man. He needs to ship our keys! :)
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: MarkPharaoh on Fri, 10 August 2012, 00:10:05
Okay last offtopic question then, what does he play? You can PM me if you want.

League of Legends for team Counter Logic Gaming, HE'S KIND OF A BIG DEAL, MAN.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: AKIMbO on Fri, 10 August 2012, 06:26:01
Quit showing of your uber 1337 red on white biohazard escape key!11!!1!
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Kellybear on Fri, 10 August 2012, 10:41:24
SHIP SHIP SHIP SHIP SHIP SHIP SHIP WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Ragnorock on Fri, 10 August 2012, 12:04:43
Quit showing of your uber 1337 red on white biohazard escape key!11!!1!

Yeah we're going to need to do another run of that... Om nom nom. That one is actually on GAL, so it matches the grey mods perfectly. The difference isn't a huge deal with the white mods either though. Anyways back to work. Time to start labeling! Since I have to list a ship date I may have to ship almost all of them today and a couple tomorrow if I feel like I won't make it in time to get to the post office.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: emptythecache on Fri, 10 August 2012, 13:07:18
i keep thinking that biohazard is dark red on light blue, because of the white balance. That color combo would be ****ing incredible for a doubleshot set. I would do such things to make that happen.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: ekw808 on Fri, 10 August 2012, 15:24:03
Any chance these have been shipped out??
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Ragnorock on Fri, 10 August 2012, 15:46:23
i keep thinking that biohazard is dark red on light blue, because of the white balance. That color combo would be ****ing incredible for a doubleshot set. I would do such things to make that happen.

That's an interesting idea. Perhaps!

I'm not going to be able to get all of them done today, the labeling process is taking much longer than expected. Stamps.com is nice because it offers free delivery confirmation and all the other stuff, but particularly for international addresses it has a tough time understanding them so they come out right on the label. I'm pretty confident that while my prior method of handwriting everything was a lot more work, with a stamp for the return address it is faster overall. Some food for thought.

However, I do have a significant amount ready to go and I will be mailing those out today barring a natural disaster. The rest I will work through the night (again) and ship out tomorrow. Oh and Ek, yes yours is one of the ones going out today. Perks of getting in on the gb early.

Dave out.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: MarkPharaoh on Fri, 10 August 2012, 15:48:29
I hope that I'm apart of today's batch *crosses fingers*
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: DanGWanG on Fri, 10 August 2012, 16:22:32
GOT MY SHIPPING NOTIFICATION.

Thank you!
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: AKIMbO on Fri, 10 August 2012, 16:31:37
Got my shipping notification too. 

Putting these on my Filco Camo when they get here!
Title: Re: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: boost on Fri, 10 August 2012, 16:33:02
GOT MY SHIPPING NOTIFICATION.

Thank you!

X2

MOAR BARS
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: ekw808 on Fri, 10 August 2012, 16:34:33
Awesome I just got my shipping notificiation, thanks!
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: MarkPharaoh on Fri, 10 August 2012, 16:42:36
Noooo, sad face :-(
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: longweight on Fri, 10 August 2012, 16:43:46
Dave can mine be.... marked at a reduced value please?
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Ragnorock on Fri, 10 August 2012, 16:55:33
Dave can mine be.... marked at a reduced value please?

Yeah I think I figured out a way I can do that. If I use Stamps.com insurance I can insure it for the full value without having to declare that same value on the package. Send me a PM on how much you want me to write it as. I will write it down very low if asked.

Note to everyone else. I think I am going to try and get all of the US Red Alert orders shipped out today. International takes a while anyways and that way I can spend the night filling out the customs forms/dealing with stamps.com's cumbersome interface. No promises on getting EVERYONE today, I decided this just recently after giving up on dealing with internationals at the moment.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Elrick on Fri, 10 August 2012, 19:52:26
International takes a while anyways and that way I can spend the night filling out the customs forms/dealing with stamps.com's cumbersome interface. No promises on getting EVERYONE today, I decided this just recently after giving up on dealing with internationals at the moment.

Because I am the absolute last person who bought these caps, please put me last for shipping.  I do not mind being last........in just about everything.  Like I said earlier, I'm happy to get shipped even next week or the week after that.  When ever you've got some spare time.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: IPT on Fri, 10 August 2012, 20:26:22
dave you be hating on me, i don't have shipping confirmation!
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Ragnorock on Fri, 10 August 2012, 21:26:48
Too far down the list buddy. 1 day difference shouldn't be too bad after 2 months. :P
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: megnin on Fri, 10 August 2012, 21:34:43
I waited by the mailbox today.  Mine didn't come yet.  ;)
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Ragnorock on Fri, 10 August 2012, 21:38:56
Speaking of that. Yours needs a bigger box! PM incoming.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Glissant on Fri, 10 August 2012, 21:49:25
I'll remember this. You will rue the day you made me wait another day or three! Mark my words! Mark them well.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: megnin on Fri, 10 August 2012, 21:49:53
Speaking of that. Yours needs a bigger box! PM incoming.
Replied to your PM.  Yes, you are right.  Thanks!
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: lightsout714 on Fri, 10 August 2012, 21:59:08
Rag quick question. Have all the extras been sold? I'm not really collecting boards/caps anymore. So I plan to put mine up for sale but didn't want to step on your toes until the extras are gone.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Ragnorock on Fri, 10 August 2012, 22:04:21
I do still have extras, not a lot of them though. You can list yours up if you want, or wait till after and probably get more than I'm asking. I don't mind if you take a sale by offering it for less. I'm all for those that bought extras being able to sell them to help fund their addiction- or in your case, rid themselves of it!

Lol.

@ Glissant. Pure Terror over here. About as much terror as my mush of a brain can comprehend at the moment. Eye sir rend hurr
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: AKIMbO on Fri, 10 August 2012, 22:14:20
PMed you lightsout. Need a tsangsan kit (preferably grey).
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: lightsout714 on Fri, 10 August 2012, 22:15:43
Sorry I just have the base kit coming.

Rag can I ask what you are selling a base kit for?
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Glissant on Fri, 10 August 2012, 22:16:49
He is selling the base for $80 (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=27740.0)


The base is so sexy too. Red on white all over is sooo cleeeaaaan!
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: lightsout714 on Fri, 10 August 2012, 22:30:09
Oh $80 I see. I think I can beat that ;)
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: WRXChris on Fri, 10 August 2012, 23:27:06
I must reiterate that those final portal 2 legends with the intended colors look freaking awesome!  Great job Rag!!  Can't wait to see them in person, along with everything else :D
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Ragnorock on Sat, 11 August 2012, 12:44:13
Attention everyone with international orders. I am doing your postage now, and apparently it requires a phone number for every one. If you have yours please PM it to me. If not, I will just put mine.

Thanks,
Dave
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: MarkPharaoh on Sat, 11 August 2012, 12:55:24
Just got my shipment notification, woot! Can't wait.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Glissant on Sat, 11 August 2012, 14:53:32
Rag, just use your own or the number for dunkin donuts. I always just use my own phone number.
Title: Re: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: MarkPharaoh on Sat, 11 August 2012, 15:37:47
Rag, just use your own or the number for dunkin donuts. I always just use my own phone number.

Are there even Dunkin Donuts on the west coast? I've lived here for a year and have yet to see one :-)
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Ragnorock on Sat, 11 August 2012, 15:39:03
Yeah that's basically what I'm doing. I'm going to require it for international orders next time though, makes it a lot easier since I only got a few numbers from those that saw the message and it's another step to check if the one I'm doing is one of them. Just FYI I think there was one buyer that I forgot to change the email address for, so one guy didn't get a shipping notification and one guy got two. If the guy that got two wants to step forward and send that information on to the guy who didn't get it, it would be much appreciated by both of us. Sorry I don't remember exactly who it was, too hectic.

I'm switching gears here for a bit, every domestic and more than half of the internationals have gone out, but I need to get to Portal Biohazard before they all kill me. If I don't make it back to those remaining international orders, they will ship out Monday.

Dave out
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIP AUG 10-11th
Post by: Elrick on Sun, 12 August 2012, 19:05:55
If I don't make it back to those remaining international orders, they will ship out Monday.

Dave out

Woohoo, I just got my email notifying me they're shipping my keysets.  BRILLIANT, The RED 2's are coming.

Already cleaning out the OLD caps from my Filco's because they will highlight their unique design and for Ragnorock's tenacity in not giving up.

A genuine heart-felt thanks goes to you for just hanging in there and providing a decent key-set for every one here on Geekhack.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: Nask on Mon, 13 August 2012, 04:05:59
Received the notification, CC&G will be shipped soon ... I think I should buy another keyboard, a black one, for this keyset before I receive them. Another reason to justify this purchase. :-)

Thanks a lot tsangan !
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: Ragnorock on Mon, 13 August 2012, 04:14:42
Uhh, this is the Red Alert thread buddy, not CCnG lol.

Anyways, everything has been labelled and paid for, and is ready to go out tomorrow. The only two left are Prava and Korn1009, whose orders ran into a couple of small issues. Korn1009's order is too large to fit into a small box (I tried really hard to get them to fit because the price difference is pretty big,) but they just aren't going to fit without running a very high risk of damaging the keys or the box exploding. So, I have yet to ship it because I'm waiting on a response from him on whether he wants to pay for a medium box or two smalls. If someone sees this and knows him tell him to check his PMs please! Prava on the other hand was a bit less fortunate. Either I mistakenly put an extra grey mod set in somebody's package, or SP shorted me one. Either is likely, probably more likely that I screwed up, but hey never count SP out. Either way, Prava if you could check your PMs I did send you one asking what you'd like to do, whether it be a refund, or we wait until SP makes a new set for me to ship to you or the honest recipient of the mistakenly shipped set steps forward and I'll pay for them to ship it to you.

Cheers,
Dave out.


PS: To all the guys saying I don't work hard enough for all of this supposed money I'm rolling in, I've been working 18+ hour days for over the last week on this group buy, for which I am greeted with rude slander and libel in return. Haters gonna hate, but they can all kiss my ass because no matter how hard this is or how much work it ends up being, its worth it to see these projects brought to life. This summer was extremely fun for me doing this instead of slaving away detailing cars. For that everyone, you have my thanks.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: kaiserreich on Mon, 13 August 2012, 04:34:43
Uhh, this is the Red Alert thread buddy, not CCnG lol.

Anyways, everything has been labelled and paid for, and is ready to go out tomorrow. The only two left are Prava and Korn1009, whose orders ran into a couple of small issues. Korn1009's order is too large to fit into a small box (I tried really hard to get them to fit because the price difference is pretty big,) but they just aren't going to fit without running a very high risk of damaging the keys or the box exploding. So, I have yet to ship it because I'm waiting on a response from him on whether he wants to pay for a medium box or two smalls. If someone sees this and knows him tell him to check his PMs please! Prava on the other hand was a bit less fortunate. Either I mistakenly put an extra grey mod set in somebody's package, or SP shorted me one. Either is likely, probably more likely that I screwed up, but hey never count SP out. Either way, Prava if you could check your PMs I did send you one asking what you'd like to do, whether it be a refund, or we wait until SP makes a new set for me to ship to you or the honest recipient of the mistakenly shipped set steps forward and I'll pay for them to ship it to you.

Cheers,
Dave out.


PS: To all the guys saying I don't work hard enough for all of this supposed money I'm rolling in, I've been working 18+ hour days for over the last week on this group buy, for which I am greeted with rude slander and libel in return. Haters gonna hate, but they can all kiss my ass because no matter how hard this is or how much work it ends up being, its worth it to see these projects brought to life. This summer was extremely fun for me doing this instead of slaving away detailing cars. For that everyone, you have my thanks.

Try to build a custom box and wrap it with brown paper, or whatever you want to call that.
Ship it as 1st class mail.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: Elrick on Mon, 13 August 2012, 04:41:41
PS: To all the guys saying I don't work hard enough for all of this supposed money I'm rolling in, I've been working 18+ hour days for over the last week on this group buy, for which I am greeted with rude slander and libel in return. Haters gonna hate, but they can all kiss my ass because no matter how hard this is or how much work it ends up being, its worth it to see these projects brought to life. This summer was extremely fun for me doing this instead of slaving away detailing cars. For that everyone, you have my thanks.

You bet, don't ever stop running anymore Group Buys Dave.........never stop.  From now on I'm buying anything you are running, to me this Group Buy was fast, professional, always informed about what's going on and basically you told the truth.  I like that a lot.

You will still have a lot of people who trust you and are happy in dealing with you no matter what happens.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: pasph on Mon, 13 August 2012, 07:39:45
PS: To all the guys saying I don't work hard enough for all of this supposed money I'm rolling in, I've been working 18+ hour days for over the last week on this group buy, for which I am greeted with rude slander and libel in return. Haters gonna hate, but they can all kiss my ass because no matter how hard this is or how much work it ends up being, its worth it to see these projects brought to life. This summer was extremely fun for me doing this instead of slaving away detailing cars. For that everyone, you have my thanks.

You bet, don't ever stop running anymore Group Buys Dave.........never stop.  From now on I'm buying anything you are running, to me this Group Buy was fast, professional, always informed about what's going on and basically you told the truth.  I like that a lot.

You will still have a lot of people who trust you and are happy in dealing with you no matter what happens.

This.
I'm just waiting for your next GB.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: MarkPharaoh on Mon, 13 August 2012, 10:43:16
Oh ****, my package was processed through the SF sorting facility this morning. With any luck, it'll be on my doorstep when I get back from my run! They'll be going straight onto my FILCO.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: DanGWanG on Mon, 13 August 2012, 10:44:42
cheeeyaaaa

August 13, 2012   08:06:00    CHICAGO, IL   OUT FOR DELIVERY
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: IPT on Mon, 13 August 2012, 10:49:55
August 13, 2012    08:50:00    FRESH MEADOWS, NY    OUT FOR DELIVERY
hell yeah!
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: rainb1ood on Mon, 13 August 2012, 10:57:50
Got mine here at work! Thanks Rag! Got called in a meeting now so can't post pics yet lol
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: xJaPx on Mon, 13 August 2012, 11:03:21
Got mine here at work! Thanks Rag! Got called in a meeting now so can't post pics yet lol
MX keys > work!  blasphemy!

on another note " August 13, 2012 09:08:00 LOWELL, MA 01852 SORTING/PROCESSING COMPLETE "  The next 7 hours are going to be tough....
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: AKIMbO on Mon, 13 August 2012, 12:03:43
(http://i49.tinypic.com/34nf9ug.jpg)

Did someone say RA?

The grey mods are definitely tan in color, but I think they look amazing.  It kinda reminds me of a nice tan linen suit
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: Glissant on Mon, 13 August 2012, 12:30:05
Nice picture, AKIMbO.

I just received mine :D. I will take some pictures after I set up the poker I just received with ghetto greens.

THEY LOOK SO GOOD IN PERSON!
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: xJaPx on Mon, 13 August 2012, 12:51:42
Nice picture, AKIMbO.

I just received mine :D. I will take some pictures after I set up the poker I just received with ghetto greens.

THEY LOOK SO GOOD IN PERSON!
no gloating without pictures! dont be greedy and cruel glissant!
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: Ragnorock on Mon, 13 August 2012, 12:54:41
Show Image
(http://i49.tinypic.com/34nf9ug.jpg)


Did someone say RA?

The grey mods are definitely tan in color, but I think they look amazing.  It kinda reminds me of a nice tan linen suit

Yeah I noticed that as well, but Melissa told me that grey was the same grey from the original set so that's what I chose. That could be why they chose it originally too, because it does look super sexy.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: AKIMbO on Mon, 13 August 2012, 12:59:23
Show Image
(http://i49.tinypic.com/34nf9ug.jpg)


Did someone say RA?

The grey mods are definitely tan in color, but I think they look amazing.  It kinda reminds me of a nice tan linen suit

Yeah I noticed that as well, but Melissa told me that grey was the same grey from the original set so that's what I chose. That could be why they chose it originally too, because it does look super sexy.

Yo Rag,  I think you forgot to include that prototype R4 grey biohazard key in my shipment like you had promised :3
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Post by: megnin on Mon, 13 August 2012, 13:08:55
Just got mine.  They look super great!  I can't wait to get them on a keyboard.  I'll post some pics as soon as I decide which keyboards to put them on.  I got two sets and both gray and red modifiers.  FTW!

Thank you Rag.  Awesome job on this Group Buy.  Perfectly executed.  I'm in on your future GBs without hesitation!
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Post by: Ragnorock on Mon, 13 August 2012, 13:43:48

Did someone say RA?

The grey mods are definitely tan in color, but I think they look amazing.  It kinda reminds me of a nice tan linen suit

Yeah I noticed that as well, but Melissa told me that grey was the same grey from the original set so that's what I chose. That could be why they chose it originally too, because it does look super sexy.

Yo Rag,  I think you forgot to include that prototype R4 grey biohazard key in my shipment like you had promised :3

I PROMISED NOTHING! XD


@ Megnin, sweet, glad you're happy.


To everyone else, as always, there will be some missing/defective keys. I did get a chance to go through every set though and I didn't notice anything. However I certainly didn't have the time to hand check all of them either. Please report any deficiencies via PM to me and I'll take care of it!


Cheers,
Dave
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Post by: boost on Mon, 13 August 2012, 14:00:41
Mine is out for delivery today..

SOMEONE PLEASE sell me a tsangan kit :)
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Post by: jdcarpe on Mon, 13 August 2012, 15:01:55
Received mine today, as well. I'll inventory later, but nothing obvious is missing. Thanks, Rag! They look awesome.
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Post by: ekw808 on Mon, 13 August 2012, 15:34:09
Just got mine today as well, thanks alot!
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Post by: DanGWanG on Mon, 13 August 2012, 15:37:13
Got my sets today, possibly incoming lots of pictures...since I pretty much bought every option >_>
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Post by: boost on Mon, 13 August 2012, 16:10:56
Got my sets today, possibly incoming lots of pictures...since I pretty much bought every option >_>

I want pics, please

MOAR BARS
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: DanGWanG on Mon, 13 August 2012, 16:11:09
I let someone borrow my tripod, and now I'm stuck with crappy pictures as a result =/

Anyway, I just took one since it's also a crappy day out, I'll save the rest for tomorrow's blog update:

(http://i.imgur.com/xJKVTl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/xJKVT)
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Post by: AKIMbO on Mon, 13 August 2012, 16:12:15
^ Too much red...be classy, like a tan linen suit.
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Post by: DanGWanG on Mon, 13 August 2012, 16:13:35
I think from that view, it might be too nuts.  From a more birds eye aerial view, it's a little better.  But I think you're right, this may be too much red lol
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Post by: MarkPharaoh on Mon, 13 August 2012, 16:16:13
So, the clear plastic loops for the shift keys that I pulled from my FILCO set fit loose and fall right out of my RA shift keys. Does anyone have any suggestions? My first time fully replacing caps.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: AKIMbO on Mon, 13 August 2012, 16:17:21
^Put some silicone grease on the male portion of the white tabs.  That will let them stay in the keycap while you are threading the stabilizer bar through them.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: ekw808 on Mon, 13 August 2012, 16:18:07
Glad I didn't grad those red mods, it makes the board too loud, and not enough subtle classiness.
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Post by: danielucf on Mon, 13 August 2012, 16:26:51
Had to post my "Pure Alert"
Vanilla pure without back lighting, MX Reds, tsangan kit gave me the short shift and the star key since the ~` key is a different  profile. Almost forget the amazing red Whisker cable that matches perfectly.

(http://i.imgur.com/yIiMNl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/RGl7El.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/9S0Jal.jpg)

I like the feel of these keys but the alternate profile to OEMs that the regular Pure PBTs had will take some getting used to. I want to see if there is a way to get these keys to work on a Steelseries 7G that has the big ass enter. Pictures are off of my Galaxy Nexus perhaps later at home I'll get out the SLR.
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Post by: MarkPharaoh on Mon, 13 August 2012, 16:34:12
^Put some silicone grease on the male portion of the white tabs.  That will let them stay in the keycap while you are threading the stabilizer bar through them.

Great, thank you. I assume that I can just grab that at a hardware store?
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: hashbaz on Mon, 13 August 2012, 16:38:14
Happy to finally see some pictures of these.  The red mods look really good.  Classy doesn't have to mean subdued. ;)
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: DanGWanG on Mon, 13 August 2012, 16:41:53
So, the clear plastic loops for the shift keys that I pulled from my FILCO set fit loose and fall right out of my RA shift keys. Does anyone have any suggestions? My first time fully replacing caps.

Use a small piece of thin paper, and cover the holes of the shift keys, then put the stabilizer piece into it.  It gives the stabilizer piece a little more surface area for better fitment.  (That's what she said?)
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Post by: sth on Mon, 13 August 2012, 16:41:55

PS: To all the guys saying I don't work hard enough for all of this supposed money I'm rolling in, I've been working 18+ hour days for over the last week on this group buy, for which I am greeted with rude slander and libel in return. Haters gonna hate, but they can all kiss my ass because no matter how hard this is or how much work it ends up being, its worth it to see these projects brought to life. This summer was extremely fun for me doing this instead of slaving away detailing cars. For that everyone, you have my thanks.

chhhhh you're baitin' so hard you're practically jacking off
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Post by: DanGWanG on Mon, 13 August 2012, 16:43:50
Here's a slightly more stylistic approach to these red mods... (excuse my ****ty flash and no tripod, sigh)

(http://i.imgur.com/KYwXEl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/KYwXE)
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Post by: rknize on Mon, 13 August 2012, 16:47:18
Needs caps lock or something for balance.
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Post by: Ragnorock on Mon, 13 August 2012, 16:55:29
@danielucf: I love that look but prehaps swap the / and backspace keys with their alt colors or similar? I think having the/ key opposite of the keys above and below ruins the continity... maybe.
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Post by: AKIMbO on Mon, 13 August 2012, 16:58:19
^Put some silicone grease on the male portion of the white tabs.  That will let them stay in the keycap while you are threading the stabilizer bar through them.

Great, thank you. I assume that I can just grab that at a hardware store?

Yes, in the plumbing aisle.  Shouldn't be more than a few bucks....plus you can use it to lubricate the stabilizer bars too.
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Post by: jrockroll on Mon, 13 August 2012, 17:02:07
is that color red or dark red?
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Post by: MarkPharaoh on Mon, 13 August 2012, 17:03:05
^Put some silicone grease on the male portion of the white tabs.  That will let them stay in the keycap while you are threading the stabilizer bar through them.

Great, thank you. I assume that I can just grab that at a hardware store?

Yes, in the plumbing aisle.  Shouldn't be more than a few bucks....plus you can use it to lubricate the stabilizer bars too.

Working like a charm, thank you.

@Dan, thanks for the paper suggestion, I'll keep it in mind for the future.

@daniel, oh wow, I want that usb cable!
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Post by: danielucf on Mon, 13 August 2012, 17:27:38
How is this?
(http://i.imgur.com/ALGSIl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Cjuwv.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/wPiURl.jpg)

I like this a little more since  there isn't any spacing like on a TKL. I thought about doing white control keys too with this too.
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Post by: Ragnorock on Mon, 13 August 2012, 17:31:26
YESSSSSSSSS :D


IMO its either that or having the backspace and red GH keys on with them. I think that looks really clean though.
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Post by: MarkPharaoh on Mon, 13 August 2012, 17:33:07
(http://img.tapatalk.com/6b03be30-8082-ee78.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/6b03be30-8091-f33c.jpg)

Yay :-)

TBH, I don't even want to put my red mods on.
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Post by: yuiop on Mon, 13 August 2012, 17:34:22
Got my keys. Thanks Rag!  Grey mods look great, much better than I expected.

However I'm unlucky as hell this time.  Lots of missing/faulty keys...
I will send a PM shortly....
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: Ragnorock on Mon, 13 August 2012, 17:40:16
^ I may have forgotten to put some of the corrective white mod kits I received from SP to fix the red mod mistake in some of the orders. In the majority of them I put the keys together into 1 correct base set, but in others where there was plenty of room, I just left them in the original bag they were sent to me in. The extra bag helped pad the box and kept them from moving around as much. Its possible I didn't grab one of those bags and you're missing a third of your set basically. If that's the case I'll send you the keys pronto.

Cheers,
Dave
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: gbohn on Mon, 13 August 2012, 18:21:40
So, the clear plastic loops for the shift keys that I pulled from my FILCO set fit loose and fall right out of my RA shift keys. Does anyone have any suggestions? My first time fully replacing caps.

  When I had a similar problem (with different keycaps), I used some 'invisible' Scotch tape.  I heard about this idea  from somewhere on the internet, but I can't remember from where...

  I put some thin tape on a cutting mat, and cut this into 0.20 inch squares. I put one square on the key cap stem (adhesive side toward the key cap). When I inserted the white stabilizer do-dad into the key cap, this made what seemed like a nice fit as it pushed the tape into the key cap.

  I haven't tried to remove this to see how easy it would be to get out the tape piece to re-use the key cap in future mods.

  At any rate, one more idea if the need arises in the future.
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Post by: xJaPx on Mon, 13 August 2012, 19:12:05
(http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l482/daxxjapxx/20120813_200658.jpg)
Wooo
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Post by: Elrick on Mon, 13 August 2012, 19:35:51
Happy to finally see some pictures of these.  The red mods look really good.  Classy doesn't have to mean subdued. ;)

Too true, the red is ideal, maybe because I have already a lot of white and grey keysets but this one with the red modifiers really do set it off nicely.  ;D

Can't wait to get mine because this Red Alert 2 buy was superb.  I'm happy with what ever Dave hands out maybe because I am stuck here in the arse-pit of the planet and I am happy to be part of any Group Buy arranged in the good U.S. of A.  :D
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Post by: Glissant on Mon, 13 August 2012, 19:39:12
Here is my Poker with ghetto greens and RA 2.0. It's a really beautiful set.


[attach=1]


And with that I now have 13 different Geek hack ds key caps. Someone trade/sell me a black on orange, PLEASE!
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Post by: Snooter on Mon, 13 August 2012, 19:46:21
Just got all of mine and had time to lay them out but no board pics yet. Here is all I got, all I have is an iPhone for a camera so obligatory excuse the crappy quality disclaimer.

(http://i.imgur.com/CNkfl.jpg)
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Post by: WRXChris on Mon, 13 August 2012, 20:08:19
Show Image
(http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l482/daxxjapxx/20120813_200658.jpg)

Wooo

Thanks for the pic xJaPx; I'm planning to throw one of my RA sets on my black filco and was curious to see how it would look, and it looks great!  Hopefully I'll find some time later this evening to play with my new shiny little plastic things!
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Post by: MarkPharaoh on Mon, 13 August 2012, 20:35:05
Yep, these keys on a black FILCO = *drool*

Thanks again Dave for this group buy. Hope you continue doing them!
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Post by: IPT on Mon, 13 August 2012, 22:29:52
(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff209/azianai/20120813_213157.jpg)
got my keys, thanks dave!
put the Ragnarock set on my QF, with the grey mods
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Post by: Ragnorock on Mon, 13 August 2012, 22:37:32
...There is a lot of win in that picture. GG.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: footofchaos on Tue, 14 August 2012, 00:39:09
Received the RA keycaps with red modifiers today! Thanks, rag!!! They look fantastic. I'll post pics as soon I have a chance. 

The red modifiers had trouble holding plastic stabilizers. As a fix, I cut small pieces off the heavy gauge plastic bag that held the spacebar and pushed the pieces in. The plastic worked perfectly. They fit nice and tight.

This was the first group buy I've been in. I'm very happy with how everything turned out! Props to rag for working through the crap. I'll be happy to take part in another group buy!!
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Post by: Ragnorock on Tue, 14 August 2012, 00:50:07
Coolio, yeah that's a common problem with SP keys. I'm sure there are a few threads on the various ways of getting around it. That seems like the best option though. It just needs a little shim. Thanks for the compliments! I do my best.
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Post by: xJaPx on Tue, 14 August 2012, 06:20:47
Thanks for the pic xJaPx; I'm planning to throw one of my RA sets on my black filco and was curious to see how it would look, and it looks great!  Hopefully I'll find some time later this evening to play with my new shiny little plastic things!

They really do just look amazing. There something about white keys on a black board that just look awesome.  I tried playing around, adding different red/white/black novelty keys, and i just coulnd't seem to find any set up i like more than just the set by itself.  Thanks again rag, great set
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Post by: megnin on Tue, 14 August 2012, 06:53:59
Here they are on a Filco with Blue switches:
[attachimg=1]

And a Bluetooth Filco with Brown switches:
[attachimg=2]
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Post by: yuiop on Tue, 14 August 2012, 06:59:08
Man all these pics of red mods really make me jelly.  I find it ridiculous that SP managed to screw up my red mods so badly (THREE missing keys!)
They really have to get their **** together.  Thanks for taking care of it so quickly, Rag.

I'm going to wrap one of my TKL boards to accommodate the RA base set + red mods.
Does anyone have a recommendation on what color to use?  I'm thinking yellow but not sure how that'd look.
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Post by: jdcarpe on Tue, 14 August 2012, 07:15:39
I bet those red mods will look sick with white on black Cherry DS. I will have to try that once I have time to sort my keys. But my camera is crap. :(
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Post by: Elrobo on Tue, 14 August 2012, 11:25:49
Glissant that's pretty much how I plan to set up my poker, but I have the aluminum case from oneproduct, glad to see the white/grey look so sharp.
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Post by: Snooter on Tue, 14 August 2012, 12:34:57
I can't believe how good they grey mods look in person. The pictures and mock ups really do not do them justice. I wish I would have known this so I could have ordered more. Thanks again for everything Rag this has been a great GB and I couldn't be happier with the finished product.
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Post by: DanGWanG on Tue, 14 August 2012, 12:50:56
Something a little more proper...

(http://i.imgur.com/r5sPil.jpg) (http://imgur.com/r5sPi)
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Post by: MarkPharaoh on Tue, 14 August 2012, 12:56:20
Something a little more proper...

(http://i.imgur.com/r5sPil.jpg) (http://imgur.com/r5sPi)

Swap the caps lock for red would be awesome, IMO.

Lusting over that KMAC..
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Post by: Th3KAS on Tue, 14 August 2012, 16:09:13
These look excellent on my TKL Filco in black. I thought I would need to pickup a white board somehow to make the keycaps look decent, but a black case looks superb against these caps.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: DanGWanG on Tue, 14 August 2012, 16:17:26
Swap the caps lock for red would be awesome, IMO.

Lusting over that KMAC..

I like it just the way it is =)
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Post by: terrpn on Tue, 14 August 2012, 21:29:03
thanks bro..............lovin them

very rag ;D
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Post by: boost on Tue, 14 August 2012, 23:05:37
Didn't get a chance to put the keys on my board yet. Will do that soon.

MOAR BARS
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Post by: placebo guy on Wed, 15 August 2012, 20:05:15
Leopold with Cherry DS and Red Alert.  Thank u Rags!

(http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg555/placeboguy13/8a93aa6f.jpg)
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Post by: hashbaz on Thu, 16 August 2012, 01:52:11
Leopold with Cherry DS and Red Alert.  Thank u Rags!

Show Image
(http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg555/placeboguy13/8a93aa6f.jpg)

(http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/138/244/funny-barack-michelle-obama-face.jpg?1308706785)
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Post by: suprsmo on Thu, 16 August 2012, 09:21:48
^^ Hahahaha awesome Hash :D
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Post by: jdcarpe on Thu, 16 August 2012, 09:23:40
I told you guys these red mods would look great with other keysets, too. AMIRTIE?
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: emptythecache on Thu, 16 August 2012, 11:46:41
out of curiosity, someone should put the red mods with the graphite set and see if that is as awesome as it is in my head.
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Post by: SPooNiTe on Thu, 16 August 2012, 19:57:54
Got any leftovers?
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Post by: rknize on Thu, 16 August 2012, 21:05:39
I got these on Monday, but haven't had a chance to try them until now.  They look really nice on the Rosewill!  Haven't busted into the red mods yet...dang Costar stabilizers.  :)

(http://www.knizefamily.net/images/pool/keyboard-redalert-1.jpg)

(http://www.knizefamily.net/images/pool/keyboard-redalert-2.jpg)
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Post by: bavman on Thu, 16 August 2012, 21:56:36
Man, I'm so glad someone thought of doing red mods  ;)

Looks absolutely beautiful

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7117/7799344934_a1c9648442_h.jpg)
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Post by: melvintcs on Sat, 18 August 2012, 08:35:07
please make a round 3 :(
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Post by: jdcarpe on Sat, 18 August 2012, 08:42:35
please make a round 3 :(

Not likely, but there are probably still leftovers. Check out Ragnorock's leftovers thread in the Classifieds.
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Post by: jil_jil32 on Mon, 20 August 2012, 03:39:54
Welcome to Vietnam <3

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-fTSVrHgxVd8/UDH3Q8ysEjI/AAAAAAAABys/7QPAYnlnfi4/s1000/88.png)
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: jil_jil32 on Mon, 20 August 2012, 03:42:03
But Rag, you forgot to include the White Modifiers for me!!! Aghhhhhhhhhhhhhh :(
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: Elrick on Mon, 20 August 2012, 03:44:34
But Rag, you forgot to include the White Modifiers for me!!! Aghhhhhhhhhhhhhh :(

Says the man with enough Red 2's to sink a SHIP.......... Are you going to order 20 Leopold's, Filco's and Das's to use up all that wonderful loot?
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: alixinhzai on Mon, 20 August 2012, 03:47:31
But Rag, you forgot to include the White Modifiers for me!!! Aghhhhhhhhhhhhhh :(
great :D
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: jil_jil32 on Mon, 20 August 2012, 03:54:08
Also, seems you forgot the white on red Geek Hack too, Rag :(


But Rag, you forgot to include the White Modifiers for me!!! Aghhhhhhhhhhhhhh :(

Says the man with enough Red 2's to sink a SHIP.......... Are you going to order 20 Leopold's, Filco's and Das's to use up all that wonderful loot?

Just only 16 base sets, so no I don't have enough keycaps for 20 boards -_-
Tbh, those are for me and my friends here in Vietnam. I was just a proxy! They're not all mine, so sad! -_-
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: Elrick on Mon, 20 August 2012, 03:59:18
Just only 16 base sets, so no I don't have enough keycaps for 20 boards -_-
Tbh, those are for me and my friends here in Vietnam. I was just a proxy! They're not all mine, so sad! -_-

If you want to keep some extra just refund the money to your mates and say some got lost in transit....... hehe. ;)
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: alixinhzai on Mon, 20 August 2012, 04:05:24
Just only 16 base sets, so no I don't have enough keycaps for 20 boards -_-
Tbh, those are for me and my friends here in Vietnam. I was just a proxy! They're not all mine, so sad! -_-

If you want to keep some extra just refund the money to your mates and say some got lost in transit....... hehe. ;)
yeah, i like it :)
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: jil_jil32 on Mon, 20 August 2012, 04:17:26
Just only 16 base sets, so no I don't have enough keycaps for 20 boards -_-
Tbh, those are for me and my friends here in Vietnam. I was just a proxy! They're not all mine, so sad! -_-

If you want to keep some extra just refund the money to your mates and say some got lost in transit....... hehe. ;)
Hey, thanks for your advice! I'll do it that way.

So alixinhzai, your keycaps were lost in the mail somehow I have no idea! Your money was lost too!
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: Ragnorock on Mon, 20 August 2012, 04:28:40
Well that explains the pile of red on white mod kits I have sitting here. I knew SP didn't send me that many extra. Sorry about that buddy, I'll get them to you ASAP free of charge.
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Post by: LifeZ on Mon, 20 August 2012, 04:36:08
nice!
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: jil_jil32 on Mon, 20 August 2012, 04:49:13
Hope those can arrive before the people here tear me apart because of their missing keys TT.TT
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: Elrick on Mon, 20 August 2012, 05:23:28
Hey, thanks for your advice! I'll do it that way.

So alixinhzai, your keycaps were lost in the mail somehow I have no idea! Your money was lost too!

Ohhh at least refund the money to your friend, after all you are keeping their keys.  Don't get nasty to buddies after all they trusted you in getting the keys for them, at least hand back their moolah so they don't feel totally ripped after this group buy.  ???

You just feel so decent in handing back their money and they won't decide to sling you out of a moving car........ with this so-called failed Group Buy.  :o
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: jil_jil32 on Mon, 20 August 2012, 05:30:36
The thing is, I have no money :(
So just sling me and my keyboards with all the beautiful keycaps out of a moving car -_-
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: Ragnorock on Mon, 20 August 2012, 05:32:12
Lol you guys are hilarious, either that or I need to go to bed. Its 3:30am on the first day of school and I just got back in town! XD
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: Mysteric on Mon, 20 August 2012, 11:41:41
Ragnorock, is there are chance of a round 3 at some point in the future? These keycaps look absolutely sick and it's my favourite colour combo but I won't have money until September/October time.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: Ragnorock on Mon, 20 August 2012, 12:03:24
Ragnorock, is there are chance of a round 3 at some point in the future? These keycaps look absolutely sick and it's my favourite colour combo but I won't have money until September/October time.

If you're willing to put a deposit down I'll hold onto it for you till the end of sept, but even if you don't some will surely show up in the classifieds. No round 3 in the near or non distant future.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: Mysteric on Mon, 20 August 2012, 12:33:34
Ragnorock, is there are chance of a round 3 at some point in the future? These keycaps look absolutely sick and it's my favourite colour combo but I won't have money until September/October time.

If you're willing to put a deposit down I'll hold onto it for you till the end of sept, but even if you don't some will surely show up in the classifieds. No round 3 in the near or non distant future.

I literally have like £2.70 GBP to my name until mid-September :(
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: dsjbirch on Mon, 20 August 2012, 12:35:29
Ragnorock, is there are chance of a round 3 at some point in the future? These keycaps look absolutely sick and it's my favourite colour combo but I won't have money until September/October time.

If you're willing to put a deposit down I'll hold onto it for you till the end of sept, but even if you don't some will surely show up in the classifieds. No round 3 in the near or non distant future.

I literally have like £2.70 GBP to my name until mid-September :(

Mow someone's lawn?
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: gbohn on Mon, 20 August 2012, 15:08:02
Hi;

   I got my caps (Thanks!) and just layed them out to take a good look at them.

  I noticed that my 'White lettering on Red' keys look great, except for some of the longer ones like the right shift.

  From some angles they also look great. But at others they look a little 'mottled'.  A bit like there are two or three horizontal darker red bands (going left to right) across the key top.

  It's kind of subtle, and I'll have to see if I can get a picture. It seems most noticeable looking from the left or right .

  I guess my first question is, is this how they all are?

P.S.: I attached a picture (I hope). I bumped up the contrast a little. In the picture you can just make out some striping on the enter, backspace, shift, etc.

  And as mentioned before, they look better from other angles, so I don't know if this a texture thing or what.

  I don't see this on the base white set, or the 'grey' kit. Only the red.

  Thanks;
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: emptythecache on Mon, 20 August 2012, 15:26:49
Ragnorock, is there are chance of a round 3 at some point in the future? These keycaps look absolutely sick and it's my favourite colour combo but I won't have money until September/October time.

If you're willing to put a deposit down I'll hold onto it for you till the end of sept, but even if you don't some will surely show up in the classifieds. No round 3 in the near or non distant future.

I literally have like £2.70 GBP to my name until mid-September :(

Mow someone's lawn?

they call them "gardens" over there.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: kgleeson on Mon, 20 August 2012, 16:14:48
If theres every another group buy for this set planned would there be enough interest in getting a "Command ⌘" key made to replace the Win key?

Thanks to Ragnorock for all your hard work with this groupbuy, the quality is amazing for these keys, really glad I managed to get a set.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: Ragnorock on Mon, 20 August 2012, 17:08:18
Since I'm a mac user myself, I'd really like to include command keys as standard with the base kits. Its all about what everyone is willing to pay for though, if I include them in the base set and 90% of the users are on windows, then 90% of the users are paying for an extra useless key. Since its only 1 key its not a big deal, but again its how the community reacts.

@Gbohn, that's an inherent problem with having the "strong" colors in doubleshots. The dye occasionally collects into darker areas and there's really nothing that can be done about it. It is how most of them are, yes, but there is variance in the intensity of the effect. If it is really an issue I can swap them out with one of the leftovers I have and it'll go to someone who likely isn't bothered by it. Again many of them have those traits, and its up to your OCD whether its impactful or not.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: chaosstep on Tue, 21 August 2012, 03:04:34
Finally arrived keycaps!
but I didn't check my keycaps yet.


anyway, If I join your next group buy
please write my moblie phone number on the top of shipping box when you ship out that

I call the delivery man again and again : )

Thank you nice group buy.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: Ragnorock on Tue, 21 August 2012, 04:28:37
Next time all international orders will require a contact phone number. I was unaware that stamps.com required it or that it was so helpful, so I didn't have the majority of them.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: mr.bean on Wed, 22 August 2012, 14:57:43
Received mines today, base set and red modifiers.
[attachimg=1]
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: longweight on Wed, 22 August 2012, 16:11:32
Sorry about the awful pictures, I will take better ones at the weekend!


(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8423/7840623912_975326bf4d_h.jpg)


(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7259/7839562706_05fe3625fb_h.jpg)
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: DanGWanG on Wed, 22 August 2012, 16:14:58
What profile are the scarface keycaps?
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: longweight on Wed, 22 August 2012, 16:15:40
Cherry :D
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: metalliqaz on Thu, 23 August 2012, 15:10:59
Okay, so... when's the next GB?  :D
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: jdcarpe on Thu, 23 August 2012, 15:13:31
When you organize it. :P
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: Elrick on Fri, 24 August 2012, 01:19:25
YES......they are here.

Amazing, how it got shipped this fast to the land down-under.  I need to start choosing which Filco to do a cap makeover.

Sorry I don't have a working camera at this moment in time.  I might just buy another one soon.

Thank you Ragnorock, you are truly a man who means what he says.........for everyone else out there, his word is his bond, 100% trustworthy.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: longweight on Fri, 24 August 2012, 13:53:08
Finally!

Red Alert on my Poker and with the Scarface caps: http://www.key-bored.net/red-alert/ (http://www.key-bored.net/red-alert/")
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: metalliqaz on Fri, 24 August 2012, 14:41:08
Finally!

Red Alert on my Poker and with the Scarface caps: http://www.key-bored.net/red-alert/ (http://"http://www.key-bored.net/red-alert/")

Very attractive.

PS. that URL is messed up.
Title: Re: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: longweight on Fri, 24 August 2012, 14:50:44
Finally!

Red Alert on my Poker and with the Scarface caps: http://www.key-bored.net/red-alert/ (http://"http://www.key-bored.net/red-alert/")

Very attractive.

PS. that URL is messed up.

Thank you :) link is now fixed.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: Myramond on Fri, 24 August 2012, 15:21:18
Recieved mine and they are looking so awesome. Thx you so much for donig this.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: Elrobo on Fri, 24 August 2012, 16:40:43
Still waiting on mine, seems USPS decided they need to go back down to LA rather than just crossing the border immediately into Canada : /  They were so close, and then so far.
Title: Re: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: metalliqaz on Fri, 24 August 2012, 17:48:37
Finally!

Red Alert on my Poker and with the Scarface caps: http://www.key-bored.net/red-alert/ (http://"http://www.key-bored.net/red-alert/")

Very attractive.

PS. that URL is messed up.

Thank you :) link is now fixed.

still broken!  ;D
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: TheBackgammon on Fri, 24 August 2012, 19:12:17
Just got them, and they're looking fantastic!  ;D
Send you a PM by the way, Rag
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: dewaere on Sat, 25 August 2012, 05:25:53
Just received my keyset, big thanks Dave  :)
Title: Re: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: longweight on Sat, 25 August 2012, 05:31:52
Just got them, and they're looking fantastic!  ;D
Send you a PM by the way, Rag

Works for me!
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: dewaere on Sat, 25 August 2012, 12:43:55
(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/89233057/pokeredalert2.jpg)
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: Acanthophis on Sat, 25 August 2012, 21:33:50
I finally recieved mine.
Thanks for this groupbuy!
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: Deekin on Sat, 25 August 2012, 22:06:16
Can anyone who got the ISO set post some pics of their keyboard?

Im super curious to how it looks.

Thanks
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: Wraul on Sun, 26 August 2012, 13:11:39
Can anyone who got the ISO set post some pics of their keyboard?

Im super curious to how it looks.

Thanks

Sorry for the bad image quality.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: jonnybastard on Sun, 26 August 2012, 22:17:04
Received mine today along with portal caps, no missing or defective keys here, thanks for yet another smooth as silk group buy Rag!
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: Ragnorock on Mon, 27 August 2012, 02:27:12
Show Image
(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/89233057/pokeredalert2.jpg)


This looks sick!
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: kaiserreich on Tue, 28 August 2012, 09:35:05
My set just arrived.

I love it :)
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: Ragnorock on Tue, 28 August 2012, 10:15:00
Who hasn't gotten their sets yet? I'm looking to put in the replacement keys request to SP soon, so there will be a deadline for reporting missing keys... and it seems almost everyone has gotten it so that could be soon.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: longweight on Tue, 28 August 2012, 10:20:42
I only have one of my two boxes so far....
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: All The Fire on Tue, 28 August 2012, 21:32:02
Received mine on Tuesday and everything seems sweet. I also like the effect of  orange backlight bleeding through the bottom half of the caps.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: metalliqaz on Tue, 28 August 2012, 21:53:53
Received mine on Tuesday and everything seems sweet. I also like the effect of  orange backlight bleeding through the bottom half of the caps.

Awesome :) Well done.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: MissMurd3r84 on Tue, 28 August 2012, 22:35:41
This thread makes me a sad panda. Wish I had signed up before now to find it. Haha.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: longweight on Wed, 29 August 2012, 08:54:09
Who hasn't gotten their sets yet? I'm looking to put in the replacement keys request to SP soon, so there will be a deadline for reporting missing keys... and it seems almost everyone has gotten it so that could be soon.

I still only have one of the two boxes and I go on holiday for two weeks this weekend so I hope that the deadline won't be while I am away!
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: Ragnorock on Wed, 29 August 2012, 11:11:31
Well the odds are low that something will be missing, but that sure is annoying how one package has arrived and the other hasn't. I mean identical addressing and everything.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: longweight on Wed, 29 August 2012, 11:29:07
Well the odds are low that something will be missing, but that sure is annoying how one package has arrived and the other hasn't. I mean identical addressing and everything.

Yeah it is weird, I can only think that one of them got pulled by customs? Even if they went on different planes or boats the difference should only be a couple of days not a whole week.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: jil_jil32 on Wed, 29 August 2012, 11:33:34
Who hasn't gotten their sets yet? I'm looking to put in the replacement keys request to SP soon, so there will be a deadline for reporting missing keys... and it seems almost everyone has gotten it so that could be soon.
I have to wait for the white mods then I can send all these sets out. After that I can talk to you about replacements if necessary...
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: Ragnorock on Wed, 29 August 2012, 16:39:59
Alright, those are on their way, hope they get there soon.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: Elrick on Wed, 29 August 2012, 19:33:13
Yeah it is weird, I can only think that one of them got pulled by customs? Even if they went on different planes or boats the difference should only be a couple of days not a whole week.

If it was detained by Customs, yes they will examine the contents of your package by opening up the Box/Envelope and then they are required by Law to re-seal it with their Special Customs Tape.  Letting you know it was examined by them.  I have gotten several Boxes/Envelopes with the infamous Customs Tape on them (here in Australia).

So I am definitely on their HIT list.  But so far they must be terribly disappointed, because they have found nothing illegal in any of my Orders.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: damorgue on Wed, 29 August 2012, 19:37:03
*Image of target*

I will need a list of people who bought the ISO add-on set so that I know who to stalk/bug/harass until they give up. >:D
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: wilsongunawan on Wed, 29 August 2012, 22:15:14
receive mine. THANKS
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: kaiserreich on Wed, 29 August 2012, 22:20:13
receive mine. THANKS

Didn't know you joined this GB too.
We need to have more coordination between the Malaysian residents to save shipping cost. :p
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: Elrobo on Thu, 30 August 2012, 10:32:30
Got mine, won't have a chance to open em up and put them on my poker till the end of the weekend though.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: nntnam on Fri, 31 August 2012, 10:01:11
Received mine today, but... my base set misses the "f" key :( :( :(. @Ragnorock, can you help?
Title: Re: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: metalliqaz on Fri, 31 August 2012, 10:17:48
^Put some silicone grease on the male portion of the white tabs.  That will let them stay in the keycap while you are threading the stabilizer bar through them.

Great, thank you. I assume that I can just grab that at a hardware store?

Yes, in the plumbing aisle.  Shouldn't be more than a few bucks....plus you can use it to lubricate the stabilizer bars too.

Working like a charm, thank you.


I actually own this keyboard now.  Very happy with the board and the red alerts, but... Akimbo, why on earth would you lubricate those pegs?  They aren't supposed to slide!!!  They are supposed to hold on to the key in order to pull the edge down evenly.  Now I have silicon grease up in there that is impossible to clean out, and some of the keys act as if there is no stabilizer in there at all.  :(
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: Ragnorock on Fri, 31 August 2012, 10:55:51
@ Nntnam, added it to my list of missing keys. SP will send me a replacement

@ Metalliqaz, its not impossible to clean out, just pull the keycap and use some degreaser on it. If you want to be extra careful you can always cover the visible sides with packing tape or something so you don't get any degreaser on it, but most degreasers are harmless to plastic.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: metalliqaz on Fri, 31 August 2012, 11:08:36
I'm going to clean the keys and pegs with mild dish soap, then use 409 on a q-tip to try and clear out the stems holes.  Then I'll probably try the paper method.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: kaen on Fri, 31 August 2012, 16:07:07
UK here, nothing yet.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: longweight on Fri, 31 August 2012, 16:25:04
Still only one box :( Going on holiday Monday for two weeks :(
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: metalliqaz on Sat, 01 September 2012, 14:34:05
@ Metalliqaz, its not impossible to clean out, just pull the keycap and use some degreaser on it. If you want to be extra careful you can always cover the visible sides with packing tape or something so you don't get any degreaser on it, but most degreasers are harmless to plastic.

I used Goo Gone on the pegs and used 409-soaked cotton and a paper clip to clean inside the keys.  Then I used tiny pieces of a receipt to work DanGWanG's method.  It worked perfectly.  Keys feel much better.  Red Alerts look great!

Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: haunt on Sat, 15 September 2012, 07:07:26
are these still for sale? I am new to this website and I am VERY VERY interested in buying a set of these.
Title: Re: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: longweight on Sat, 15 September 2012, 07:38:09
are these still for sale? I am new to this website and I am VERY VERY interested in buying a set of these.

Nope, you will have to find a set for sale in the classified section.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: kaen on Tue, 18 September 2012, 09:05:56
UK here, just arrived, everything is in order. Also received portal sets .

ITS SO DAMN BEAUTIFUL <3
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: duc_nckt on Tue, 18 September 2012, 09:24:30
(http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb380/duc_nckt1/lonzzzz.jpg)
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: hashbaz on Tue, 18 September 2012, 11:39:34
Show Image
(http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb380/duc_nckt1/lonzzzz.jpg)

Best use of the Escaping Con Keybaord key I've ever seen. :thumb:
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: duc_nckt on Tue, 18 September 2012, 12:05:38
Show Image
(http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb380/duc_nckt1/lonzzzz.jpg)

Best use of the Escaping Con Keybaord key I've ever seen. :thumb:

Thank bro :D
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: longweight on Wed, 19 September 2012, 03:59:42
My mate sent me a pic of his ISO RA set:


(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-9qFZUekEeCc/UFj3Jm9ql-I/AAAAAAAAAsM/8I3_jzN-_aY/s893/2012-09-18+23.32.44.jpg)
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: longweight on Wed, 19 September 2012, 12:42:01
My latest set is missing the "o" cap... what can we do about that?
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: IPT on Wed, 19 September 2012, 13:36:45
My latest set is missing the "o" cap... what can we do about that?
Clearly this calls for Chinese Water Torture on Dave...
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: longweight on Wed, 19 September 2012, 13:38:16
My latest set is missing the "o" cap... what can we do about that?
Clearly this calls for Chinese Water Torture on Dave...

I don't think that it does....
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: Ragnorock on Wed, 19 September 2012, 21:59:55
My latest set is missing the "o" cap... what can we do about that?
Clearly this calls for Chinese Water Torture on Dave...

I don't think that it does....

If you can, send me a PM with every key that's missing.

Thanks,
Dave
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread: Leftovers SOLD OUT (except red mods)
Post by: Ragnorock on Sat, 06 October 2012, 00:05:36
Alright last call for missing key claims. Sending in the request Monday. Melissa is probably going to be pissed since I took too long, but I'll get them for you guys whether she charges me or not.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread: Leftovers SOLD OUT (except red mods)
Post by: MMB on Sat, 06 October 2012, 00:07:08
Hey Rag - I am missing a full base set + white tsangan kit ;)
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread: Leftovers SOLD OUT (except red mods)
Post by: Ragnorock on Sat, 06 October 2012, 02:02:45
Lol.

Here's the complete list of missing keys I have so far:

Yuiop

Red mod kit:

- Right shift key (long one)
- Page Up key
- F5 key

Base set:
- Page Down key
- End Key
- W key
- R key


Jrockroll

- End key from grey mods

- Diamond key from grey Tsangan

KoolAidMan

104 kit

- 1/End key


Wraul

Base set:

- , < key




The Backgammon

1 F8 key from Base Set



Jil_Jil32

1 G
1 K
1 O

Longweight

1 O





If you aren't on this list send me a PM immediately. Its been a long time this has been open with hundreds of PMs sent, so I may have missed some. I doubt it, I really tried to make sure I kept this 100% up to date, but it happens.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread: Leftovers SOLD OUT (except red mods)
Post by: Leewei on Fri, 12 October 2012, 11:36:34
It says everything sold out except red mods. Are the mods the red on grey? and how much are they being sold at?
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread: Leftovers SOLD OUT (except red mods)
Post by: Ragnorock on Fri, 12 October 2012, 11:39:11
No, those were white on red, unfortunately that doesn't matter because I very recently sold out of all of those too. Sorry I didn't get the title updated sooner.

The replacement keycaps for those who had some missing in their orders get here today, will ship them out tomorrow probably.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2: COMPLETE
Post by: Leewei on Fri, 12 October 2012, 11:41:11
Alright, I was just curious about the red on greys and if you could kindly let me know how much they are worth =)
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2: COMPLETE
Post by: Ragnorock on Fri, 12 October 2012, 15:47:58
Umm, that one is hard to say. I'd say $40 is a good deal, considering all of mine sold out at $35 really fast and there are far fewer of them in the market than red mods.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2: COMPLETE
Post by: yuiop on Sat, 27 October 2012, 02:25:15
No, those were white on red, unfortunately that doesn't matter because I very recently sold out of all of those too. Sorry I didn't get the title updated sooner.

The replacement keycaps for those who had some missing in their orders get here today, will ship them out tomorrow probably.

Haven't been following this thread.
Rag, were the replacements sent out already?   I haven't received mine yet and I'm starting to get worried a bit....
Thanks.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2: COMPLETE
Post by: Ragnorock on Sun, 28 October 2012, 01:06:33
They're at my friend's house. Melissa shipped them there without telling me. Found that out this week, but wasn't able to get over there yet. I'll get them next week and have them shipped out then. Look for shipping notifications!
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2: COMPLETE
Post by: yuiop on Sun, 28 October 2012, 01:10:53
Thanks for the update, Rag!
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2: COMPLETE
Post by: Ivanguo1985 on Fri, 02 November 2012, 18:37:49
Hum,, Ragnorock, are you gonna start another GB any time soon ?

I found this White caps red letter set in another forum few days earlier. Too bad i missed the GB.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2: COMPLETE
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 02 November 2012, 18:40:08
tjcaustin has an interest check here (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=36979.0) for another round of this set, plus more.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2: COMPLETE
Post by: Ragnorock on Fri, 02 November 2012, 19:00:49
Btw finally got the missing keys from my friend/partner that SP decided to mail to him rather than me. We were unable to sync up our schedules till now. I'll have em all mailed out tomorrow.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2: COMPLETE
Post by: i488 on Sun, 11 November 2012, 21:43:57
did iso kit happen or not?
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2: COMPLETE
Post by: Ragnorock on Mon, 12 November 2012, 00:14:50
Uhh, yes, it did. I'm not sure why you asked? I don't have any left for sale, the only ones ordered went to their respective buyers.

Btw, all replacement keys have been mailed out. Korn1009 I just got your key in the mail, I did manage to get one from SP without much trouble even though it wasn't in the initial request. I'll get that out ASAP.

With that, I'm pretty comfortable closing this thread later this week. This group buy is finished and it doesn't need to keep getting bumped.

Cheers,
Dave
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2 Order Thread KEYS SHIPPED!
Post by: hluo87 on Thu, 29 November 2012, 09:54:12
Something a little more proper...

(http://i.imgur.com/r5sPil.jpg) (http://imgur.com/r5sPi)
i like yours !!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2: COMPLETE
Post by: Ragnorock on Thu, 29 November 2012, 18:15:21
Hey mods, can I get this moved to my subforum? Preferably in a sub subforum called "Completed Group Buys"?
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2: COMPLETE
Post by: HackJoe on Sat, 05 October 2013, 10:50:38
First Post!

I've been looking for these sets based on some of the posts in 'post your poker'. I got my Poker2 yesterday and I'm loving it! I'm really new to the process, how would I go about rallying buyers for another order?

J.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2: COMPLETE
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 05 October 2013, 17:50:47
First Post!

I've been looking for these sets based on some of the posts in 'post your poker'. I got my Poker2 yesterday and I'm loving it! I'm really new to the process, how would I go about rallying buyers for another order?

J.

Produce 57 more valuable posts (to reach 60), then start an IC (interest check) thread in the relevant section.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2: COMPLETE
Post by: HackJoe on Sat, 05 October 2013, 19:07:11

Produce 57 more valuable posts (to reach 60), then start an IC (interest check) thread in the relevant section.

Thanks, Then this I shall attempt. :)

J.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2: COMPLETE
Post by: Ragnorock on Mon, 07 October 2013, 01:35:38
I'm pretty sure between this, Klaxon, and Klaxon round 2, GH may be a bit saturated with Red Alert at the moment... if you're looking for one your best bet is probably looking in the classifieds, as I'm not sure there will be enough interest to run another group buy soon. However, if you generate the interest and want me to run it, I'll certainly do so.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2: COMPLETE
Post by: HackJoe on Mon, 07 October 2013, 02:13:46

I'm pretty sure between this, Klaxon, and Klaxon round 2, GH may be a bit saturated with Red Alert at the moment... if you're looking for one your best bet is probably looking in the classifieds, as I'm not sure there will be enough interest to run another group buy soon. However, if you generate the interest and want me to run it, I'll certainly do so.

Thanks for the response, I'll certainly keep an eye on the classifieds. Here's hoping someone would like to sell. I've PM'd a few users offering there RA sets in the marketplace but I'm yet to hear back.

What sort of order quantities would you need to warrant a third round?

J.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2: COMPLETE
Post by: Ragnorock on Mon, 07 October 2013, 09:37:44
To be honest I'm not really sure. If I was to say an arbitrary number like 30 or 50, that isn't even enough to make it affordable for everyone, yet only a fraction of group buy participants actually show up in interest check threads. Basically anything where the interest accumulates quickly and the thread stays on top of the section. If you were to go about posting it you can send me a PM and I can contribute my input/info.

Note* I'm assuming that because you're relatively new some of the following may not make sense, so let me know if you need clarification on anything.

If we were to do a rerun, I've gotten permission from 7bit to use his custom legends, so it would be different from the 2.0/Klaxon, and much closer to the original Red Alert. I'm thinking that's something a lot of people would be interested in. Also I would run it exactly the same way I ran the last one, since I would want it to be the same custom colors I picked out... the new ordering system that some organizers are using doesn't apply to colors outside the limited set that they have for that system... however comparing prices between Klaxon and this group buy, the prices should still be cheaper if we merit enough orders.

Also, you can certainly throw up a WTB thread in the classifieds if you haven't. Not sure if you need more posts to do that, but expect sellers to ask for a gifted payment on your end since you have no reputation.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2: COMPLETE
Post by: hashbaz on Mon, 07 October 2013, 12:55:46
Thanks for the response, I'll certainly keep an eye on the classifieds. Here's hoping someone would like to sell. I've PM'd a few users offering there RA sets in the marketplace but I'm yet to hear back.

What sort of order quantities would you need to warrant a third round?

There are probably 1000+ white and red sets floating around in the wild by now ... your best course of action is to post a WTB (want-to-buy) thread in the classifieds when you reach 60 posts.  I think the userbase is pretty much done with Red Alert knock-off group buys.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2: COMPLETE
Post by: HackJoe on Mon, 07 October 2013, 14:29:10
To be honest I'm not really sure. If I was to say an arbitrary number like 30 or 50, that isn't even enough to make it affordable for everyone, yet only a fraction of group buy participants actually show up in interest check threads. Basically anything where the interest accumulates quickly and the thread stays on top of the section. If you were to go about posting it you can send me a PM and I can contribute my input/info.

Note* I'm assuming that because you're relatively new some of the following may not make sense, so let me know if you need clarification on anything.

If we were to do a rerun, I've gotten permission from 7bit to use his custom legends, so it would be different from the 2.0/Klaxon, and much closer to the original Red Alert. I'm thinking that's something a lot of people would be interested in. Also I would run it exactly the same way I ran the last one, since I would want it to be the same custom colors I picked out... the new ordering system that some organizers are using doesn't apply to colors outside the limited set that they have for that system... however comparing prices between Klaxon and this group buy, the prices should still be cheaper if we merit enough orders.

Also, you can certainly throw up a WTB thread in the classifieds if you haven't. Not sure if you need more posts to do that, but expect sellers to ask for a gifted payment on your end since you have no reputation.

Thanks again, I understand it's a little brash to come in and rally a GB with such a small post count. I'm new to the interest but learning fast and hungry for keysets I've seen posted about. I'll be sure to create a WTB thread once I hit the magic 60. Until then I'm sure there will be group buys coming up I'll join in on and build a little reputation. 7bits custom legend as you say could be a good draw for new interest. I'm confident sooner or later I'll acquire the RoW goodness. :)

J. 
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2: COMPLETE
Post by: Ragnorock on Mon, 07 October 2013, 19:36:27
Thanks for the response, I'll certainly keep an eye on the classifieds. Here's hoping someone would like to sell. I've PM'd a few users offering there RA sets in the marketplace but I'm yet to hear back.

What sort of order quantities would you need to warrant a third round?

There are probably 1000+ white and red sets floating around in the wild by now ... your best course of action is to post a WTB (want-to-buy) thread in the classifieds when you reach 60 posts.  I think the userbase is pretty much done with Red Alert knock-off group buys.

Agreed, it was definitely a surprise to see this request. Not saying it isn't possible, but the market needs a break for enough new people like yourself to come along wanting one... this soon after you're going to have a much easier time finding a set than generating enough interest for a group buy. I don't even like doing them for less than 100 orders since it doesn't save everyone enough money.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2: COMPLETE
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 07 October 2013, 19:50:17
If we can find someone to do the GB, could they start an IC now?

Maybe drum up some interest for later on.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2: COMPLETE
Post by: Ragnorock on Mon, 07 October 2013, 20:20:20
Interest check with no interest right away hoping to drum up interest later => no interest => failed group buy.

I started up one for some super legit PBT sets knowing it would take a very long time to drum up enough interest for them... they got almost none because I didn't have a set schedule.

There will probably be room to do another run come Spring/Summer '14. Till then, there's plenty of sets floating around out there, enough that they aren't even commanding a big margin.
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2: COMPLETE
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 07 October 2013, 20:25:11
Interest check with no interest right away hoping to drum up interest later => no interest => failed group buy.

I started up one for some super legit PBT sets knowing it would take a very long time to drum up enough interest for them... they got almost none because I didn't have a set schedule.

There will probably be room to do another run come Spring/Summer '14. Till then, there's plenty of sets floating around out there, enough that they aren't even commanding a big margin.

Good point.

Depends how desperately HackJoe wants them, I guess :)
Title: Re: Red Alert Round 2: COMPLETE
Post by: bueller on Mon, 07 October 2013, 20:42:21
Interest check with no interest right away hoping to drum up interest later => no interest => failed group buy.

I started up one for some super legit PBT sets knowing it would take a very long time to drum up enough interest for them... they got almost none because I didn't have a set schedule.

There will probably be room to do another run come Spring/Summer '14. Till then, there's plenty of sets floating around out there, enough that they aren't even commanding a big margin.

Good point.

Depends how desperately HackJoe wants them, I guess :)

Yeah it seems like RA sets are selling every couple of weeks or so, I thought I'd never get a set but lo and behold I've got a set on my Filco right now :)