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Post by: esoomenona on Wed, 21 August 2013, 13:28:25
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Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: jwaz on Wed, 21 August 2013, 13:29:28
Maybe people are getting tired of the high prices, the whining and often lackluster communication of attempting to trade
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Post by: esoomenona on Wed, 21 August 2013, 13:30:40
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Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 21 August 2013, 13:31:34
look up my conspiracy thread, where I exposed the truth.

Then the cc illuminates, "those collectors" you know of, use their multiple accounts and mod privilages to obscure the facts.

:D
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: ekw808 on Wed, 21 August 2013, 13:33:01
look up my conspiracy thread, where I exposed the truth.

Then the cc illuminates, "those collectors" you know of, use their multiple accounts and mod privilages to obscure the facts.

:D

YEA!
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Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: eth0s on Wed, 21 August 2013, 13:35:44
look up my conspiracy thread, where I exposed the truth.

Then the cc illuminates, "those collectors" you know of, use their multiple accounts and mod privilages to obscure the facts.

:D

YEA!
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LOL.  Don't forget the Molemen, and the alien/ bigfoot hybrids.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 21 August 2013, 13:41:53
I figure a CC store front coming with mkawa's geekhackers store.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 21 August 2013, 13:41:54
The reason for the sell-off  is because the hype is dieing down on keyboards overall. the ergodox has really changed the concept of keycap collection for many.

we are seeing the keyboard shifting from being a useless aesthetic towards pure-utility.

And fancy caps are Trivial next to the immense torrent of usefulness that is imbued in each Ergodox.


The click clacks were also NEVER actually that popular.  It was a very small group of collectors. You saw a wave of "devotee" threads on them because those morons needs some way to justify their silly purchases.

But the truth is, click clacks are niche, and the whole "skulls" theme is in the lowest bracket and only sell at places like hot-topic, to kids who have social anxiety.

These are the same kids who try to "stand-out" by "standing-away"..   and anyone whos been through highschool knows that this strategy does NOT work.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Photekq on Wed, 21 August 2013, 13:43:27
I figure a CC store front coming with mkawa's geekhackers store.
http://www.fxesc.com/
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: jwaz on Wed, 21 August 2013, 13:47:15
I figure a CC store front coming with mkawa's geekhackers store.
http://www.fxesc.com/

that's been "under construction" for years.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Turbo Slaab on Wed, 21 August 2013, 13:47:36
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Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Photekq on Wed, 21 August 2013, 13:48:58
I figure a CC store front coming with mkawa's geekhackers store.
http://www.fxesc.com/

that's been "under construction" for years.
Construction's gotta stop some time :))
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Turbo Slaab on Wed, 21 August 2013, 13:52:00
I figure a CC store front coming with mkawa's geekhackers store.
http://www.fxesc.com/

that's been "under construction" for years.
Construction's gotta stop some time :))

You've never been to NY......
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Michael on Wed, 21 August 2013, 13:56:48
The reason for the sell-off  is because the hype is dieing down on keyboards overall. the ergodox has really changed the concept of keycap collection for many.

we are seeing the keyboard shifting from being a useless aesthetic towards pure-utility.

And fancy caps are Trivial next to the immense torrent of usefulness that is imbued in each Ergodox.


The click clacks were also NEVER actually that popular.  It was a very small group of collectors. You saw a wave of "devotee" threads on them because those morons needs some way to justify their silly purchases.

But the truth is, click clacks are niche, and the whole "skulls" theme is in the lowest bracket and only sell at places like hot-topic, to kids who have social anxiety.

These are the same kids who try to "stand-out" by "standing-away"..   and anyone whos been through highschool knows that this strategy does NOT work.


It has nothing to do with ergodox. And also, lol.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: tjcaustin on Wed, 21 August 2013, 13:57:58
The reason for the sell-off  is because the hype is dieing down on keyboards overall. the ergodox has really changed the concept of keycap collection for many.

we are seeing the keyboard shifting from being a useless aesthetic towards pure-utility.

And fancy caps are Trivial next to the immense torrent of usefulness that is imbued in each Ergodox.


The click clacks were also NEVER actually that popular.  It was a very small group of collectors. You saw a wave of "devotee" threads on them because those morons needs some way to justify their silly purchases.

But the truth is, click clacks are niche, and the whole "skulls" theme is in the lowest bracket and only sell at places like hot-topic, to kids who have social anxiety.

These are the same kids who try to "stand-out" by "standing-away"..   and anyone whos been through highschool knows that this strategy does NOT work.


It has nothing to do with ergodox. And also, lol.

Everything has everything to do with the ergodox.

Why I, and I'm assuming you, don't have an ergodox?  The answer is ergodox, of course
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Dubsgalore on Wed, 21 August 2013, 14:02:39
..storms coming boys... batten down the hatches..

Seriously we need a julysicle monday discount or something, I gotta stock up for winter
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Post by: esoomenona on Wed, 21 August 2013, 14:05:54
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Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: kenmai9 on Wed, 21 August 2013, 14:07:12
Here's my speculation..

tsangan had some real life issues and decided that pieces of plastic weren't what he needed at the moment, and sold his clacks for $5000-$6000. So another guy who has a ****ton of clacks goes "well **** I need $5000-$6000" so he goes and makes an auction thread.

Simple.. IMO.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Moosecraft on Wed, 21 August 2013, 14:08:05
Wow, this actually seems weird now that I think about it. SO many rare stuff on sale lately.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: nubbinator on Wed, 21 August 2013, 14:14:07
I'm going with there's a bubble.  All these clack collectors/hoarders are seeing the rush of new people producing unique caps and know they might be producing them in limited runs as well. When you have Brobots V2, Domo caps, Binge caps, and I'm sure a few others coming out and many, especially Domo's, are looking to be high quality, it really shakes up the market.  Now there is more competition in that niche homemade novelty cap market and it's not just Clacks and the meh Brobots.

Not only that, but there's been an influx of more mechanical keyboard users and more people willing to pay ridiculous prices, so they know now's the time to sell high.  There will come a time when people just get sick of it and decide that it's not worth it anymore, not at hugely inflated prices that are lining the pockets of some greedy people (not all sellers are greedy, but some are).

Similar thing with the Korean keyboards.  People see all these awesome metal cases coming out domestically and cool domestic or more local keyboard projects and don't really see a reason to go with the more expensive Korean custom keyboards, especially when the market is starting to be flooded with all these other awesome options that also happen to be cheaper than a Kmac and the like without being any lower quality.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: singaporean123 on Wed, 21 August 2013, 14:15:18
I've noticed that suppliers are moving into the direction of cheap and acceptable quality of aluminium kb that are 1/2 to 1/4 the price of the korean kbs. maybe people just dont think theyre worth it anymore?

as for CCs.. maybe round 2 of the rarer colours are coming soon.

or just simply people need money because times are bad...
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Michael on Wed, 21 August 2013, 14:16:46
lol nubbinator always hating. I love it.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: BunnyLake on Wed, 21 August 2013, 14:16:49
i think people think too much about nothing, and are making comparisons that have no relation to one another
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: ekw808 on Wed, 21 August 2013, 14:18:49
CC told me the other day he was making new round of tricolors, and the metallic series, as well as the older 4grabs colors.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: kenmai9 on Wed, 21 August 2013, 14:20:07
CC told me the other day he was making new round of tricolors, and the metallic series, as well as the older 4grabs colors.

he also told me he's making a bunch of translucent caps too

edit: im lying, btw
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: laden3 on Wed, 21 August 2013, 14:20:08
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=47355.msg1007924#msg1007924

This guy seems to notice it as well.

I have no interest in clacks and I think people will pay whatever amount of money for things that they like.

I was just curious about people selling off their LZ SE because I have a few KMACs and there are some little problems here and there which lead me to think that the older LZs might have the same problem as well while the newer LZs might have these "problems" eliminated.

Maybe I was thinking too much or it was just my own KMACs.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: snoopy on Wed, 21 August 2013, 14:21:50
clacks will soon be mass-produced.
single-color 3$
tri-color 5$
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: GeeGee on Wed, 21 August 2013, 14:24:37
Time to sell all my Clacks.
GG
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: vivalarevolución on Wed, 21 August 2013, 14:25:42
The reason for the sell-off  is because the hype is dieing down on keyboards overall. the ergodox has really changed the concept of keycap collection for many.

we are seeing the keyboard shifting from being a useless aesthetic towards pure-utility.

And fancy caps are Trivial next to the immense torrent of usefulness that is imbued in each Ergodox.


The click clacks were also NEVER actually that popular.  It was a very small group of collectors. You saw a wave of "devotee" threads on them because those morons needs some way to justify their silly purchases.

But the truth is, click clacks are niche, and the whole "skulls" theme is in the lowest bracket and only sell at places like hot-topic, to kids who have social anxiety.

These are the same kids who try to "stand-out" by "standing-away"..   and anyone whos been through highschool knows that this strategy does NOT work.

If Acid Fire's Grand Piano goes to production, the Ergodox will be a thing of the past.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: nubbinator on Wed, 21 August 2013, 14:26:08
lol nubbinator always hating. I love it.

Sorry, I just saw too many broken V1 brobots, which is why I made that comment.  I love the looks of them, it just seems like they're not as resilient as some others.  They're much better than my own attempts so far though.  I hope the V2 is more resilient.  The design certainly looks like it will hold up better.

Not really hating on anything else, just making the claim, and one that I think is true, that people are getting over the Korean hype and seeing that there are cheaper options out there that are just as good.  And with the glut of new cap makers coming out, there's a smaller market for caps like Clacks.  They will always command a higher price than some of the newer custom caps, but I think the overall prices of them will start to come down a little.  They've just been too high for too long.

I stand by my bubble claim though.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Michael on Wed, 21 August 2013, 14:31:01
lol nubbinator always hating. I love it.

Sorry, I just saw too many broken V1 brobots, which is why I made that comment.  I love the looks of them, it just seems like they're not as resilient as some others.  They're much better than my own attempts so far though.  I hope the V2 is more resilient.  The design certainly looks like it will hold up better.

Not really hating on anything else, just making the claim, and one that I think is true, that people are getting over the Korean hype and seeing that there are cheaper options out there that are just as good.  And with the glut of new cap makers coming out, there's a smaller market for caps like Clacks.  They will always command a higher price than some of the newer custom caps, but I think the overall prices of them will start to come down a little.  They've just been too high for too long.

I stand by my bubble claim though.


Absolutely, V1 was my learning phase. About process, colors, materials, etc. And I am happy and humbled to have the many fans support me through it. V2 will be production quality, as I have moved away from rubber molds completely.


I do enjoy competition in the market, but it really isn't competition, because people will like what they like. And buy what they like, and it's nothing but a big win for the people to have more choices.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Turbo Slaab on Wed, 21 August 2013, 14:31:51
lol nubbinator always hating. I love it.

Sorry, I just saw too many broken V1 brobots, which is why I made that comment.  I love the looks of them, it just seems like they're not as resilient as some others.  They're much better than my own attempts so far though.  I hope the V2 is more resilient.  The design certainly looks like it will hold up better.

Not really hating on anything else, just making the claim, and one that I think is true, that people are getting over the Korean hype and seeing that there are cheaper options out there that are just as good.  And with the glut of new cap makers coming out, there's a smaller market for caps like Clacks.  They will always command a higher price than some of the newer custom caps, but I think the overall prices of them will start to come down a little.  They've just been too high for too long.

I stand by my bubble claim though.

You make it sound like people buy CC's JUST because it's a custom cap......

I could be wrong, but I think its a little more than that.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: BunnyLake on Wed, 21 August 2013, 14:32:08
lol nubbinator always hating. I love it.

Sorry, I just saw too many broken V1 brobots, which is why I made that comment.  I love the looks of them, it just seems like they're not as resilient as some others.  They're much better than my own attempts so far though.  I hope the V2 is more resilient.  The design certainly looks like it will hold up better.

Not really hating on anything else, just making the claim, and one that I think is true, that people are getting over the Korean hype and seeing that there are cheaper options out there that are just as good.  And with the glut of new cap makers coming out, there's a smaller market for caps like Clacks.  They will always command a higher price than some of the newer custom caps, but I think the overall prices of them will start to come down a little.  They've just been too high for too long.

I stand by my bubble claim though.


Absolutely, V1 was my learning phase. About process, colors, materials, etc. And I am happy and humbled to have the many fans support me through it. V2 will be production quality, as I have moved away from rubber molds completely.


I do enjoy competition in the market, but it really isn't competition, because people will like what they like. And buy what they like, and it's nothing but a big win for the people to have more choices.

BRO
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: laden3 on Wed, 21 August 2013, 14:37:58
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Not really hating on anything else, just making the claim, and one that I think is true, that people are getting over the Korean hype and seeing that there are cheaper options out there that are just as good.

What alternatives do we have?
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: JPG on Wed, 21 August 2013, 14:40:59
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Not really hating on anything else, just making the claim, and one that I think is true, that people are getting over the Korean hype and seeing that there are cheaper options out there that are just as good.

What alternatives do we have?

Make your own keys!
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: boost on Wed, 21 August 2013, 14:43:17
lol nubbinator always hating. I love it.
people are getting over the Korean hype and seeing that there are cheaper options out there that are just as good.

I stand by my bubble claim though.

I agree with you on this...

For the clacks, I haven't heard about any new ones coming out.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: nubbinator on Wed, 21 August 2013, 14:44:33
I do enjoy competition in the market, but it really isn't competition, because people will like what they like. And buy what they like, and it's nothing but a big win for the people to have more choices.

That's the definition of competition though.  If there's really only one thing in a niche that people really want to fill, well, they'll buy it even if it's not their favorite.  When there are more options in that niche, it gives them more options within that niche.

You make it sound like people buy CC's JUST because it's a custom cap......

I could be wrong, but I think its a little more than that.

There's some of that, some people buy it as a currency since they know they can turn around and flip it for more (which I absolutely despise), some people buy it because they love the looks and quality, some people buy it because they like rare things and are collectors, and I'm sure there are other reasons.

What alternatives do we have?

Well, so far we've had the Phantom, GH60, and Ergodox (might be some I'm forgetting) and it looks like we have a few more in the works like AcidFire's board.  We also have a bunch of different cases in the works like Photek's case, that Singaporean? kid's case, and some others.  There are just getting to be more quality custom PCBs on the market and quality cases, so it's harder to justify the massive markup of some of the Korean boards.  Are they quality?  Yes.  Are they nice enough to justify $100-250 more than some of the other options on the market?  I think more people are gravitating toward no.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: meiosis on Wed, 21 August 2013, 14:45:39
I think the only realistic answer is that a new robin hood (probably zenuty) has taken all the clacks from CF and will soon redistribute it for the poor and bring balance to Narnia.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: JPG on Wed, 21 August 2013, 15:01:33
A better theory is that Kmiller8 has decided to destroy ALL the clacks after his previous success and that Clack owners are afraid to keep them!
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 21 August 2013, 15:03:46
A better theory is that Kmiller8 has decided to destroy ALL the clacks after his previous success and that Clack owners are afraid to keep them!

seems legit

those alps adapters were really tiny explosives  :o
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: lcs on Wed, 21 August 2013, 15:09:05
Disclaimer: I'm new here.

I agree with nub. I don't get the CC market. Some people have tons of them and all want to trade, but no one wants to sell. It's a weird situation that I believe makes their relative value explode, as no one is selling. So it is a smart move to sell them now.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: badcop on Wed, 21 August 2013, 15:14:44
Disclaimer: I'm new here.

I agree with nub. I don't get the CC market. Some people have tons of them and all want to trade, but no one wants to sell. It's a weird situation that I believe makes their relative value explode, as no one is selling. So it is a smart move to sell them now.

i think a lot of people dont sell them is because its generally looked down upon to sell something thats greater than a group buy or 4grabs price.  trading is a way around that.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: laden3 on Wed, 21 August 2013, 15:14:45

Well, so far we've had the Phantom, GH60, and Ergodox (might be some I'm forgetting) and it looks like we have a few more in the works like AcidFire's board.  We also have a bunch of different cases in the works like Photek's case, that Singaporean? kid's case, and some others.  There are just getting to be more quality custom PCBs on the market and quality cases, so it's harder to justify the massive markup of some of the Korean boards.  Are they quality?  Yes.  Are they nice enough to justify $100-250 more than some of the other options on the market?  I think more people are gravitating toward no.

Photek's case looks amazing but I really doubt that the mass-produced case+pcb+switches etc. will be anything cheaper than the Korean customs.

If you look at boost's Skeldon, I think at least $400 needs to be spent to get a working keyboard.

Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: kenmai9 on Wed, 21 August 2013, 15:15:36
Disclaimer: I'm new here.

I agree with nub. I don't get the CC market. Some people have tons of them and all want to trade, but no one wants to sell. It's a weird situation that I believe makes their relative value explode, as no one is selling. So it is a smart move to sell them now.

i think a lot of people dont sell them is because its generally looked down upon to sell something thats greater than a group buy or 4grabs price.  trading is a way around that.

unless sob story of course
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: lcs on Wed, 21 August 2013, 15:16:16
i think a lot of people dont sell them is because its generally looked down upon to sell something thats greater than a group buy or 4grabs price.  trading is a way around that.

But you have to agree that for the CCs trading clearly is not working.
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Post by: esoomenona on Wed, 21 August 2013, 15:17:37
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Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: lcs on Wed, 21 August 2013, 15:19:16
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=40104.0

Some more up for sale. Hmm...

What do you think Moose?
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: lcs on Wed, 21 August 2013, 15:21:29
What if CCs are working like stocks or something like this? People kept them as they valued, now they are getting their profits.

Perhaps it's like Bunny said and people need money.

Nevertheless, it's curious and interesting.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: laden3 on Wed, 21 August 2013, 15:23:53
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=40104.0

Some more up for sale. Hmm...

As this thread gains more exposure, people will start panicking and start dumping their CCs. The moose gonna secretly buy them all and resell to robin hood...
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: badcop on Wed, 21 August 2013, 15:27:05
i think a lot of people dont sell them is because its generally looked down upon to sell something thats greater than a group buy or 4grabs price.  trading is a way around that.

But you have to agree that for the CCs trading clearly is not working.

well cc to cc trades are obviously not netting anyone any money unless they sell them at a later date but i've seen cc trades for high end boards that can be turned around and sold.

and then you get the "i'm just selling it for what i bought it for" line.  To be completely honest, i really don't care what people do.  This kind of stuff happens everywhere.  sports memorabilia, MAD TYTE JDM parts on car fourms, etc.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: badcop on Wed, 21 August 2013, 15:28:05
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=40104.0

Some more up for sale. Hmm...

As this thread gains more exposure, people will start panicking and start dumping their CCs. The moose gonna secretly buy them all and resell to robin hood...

a conspiracy in a conspiracy?  CC's real identity is George W Bush lol
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: nubbinator on Wed, 21 August 2013, 15:28:41
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=40104.0

Some more up for sale. Hmm...

At decent prices at least and not an obscene mark-up.  Probably what they paid to get them.  I always wish they were lower, but what can you do.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: noisyturtle on Wed, 21 August 2013, 18:13:38
Maybe because even after all the good CC does in bringing attention and new members to this community, it still generates an unsettling amount of ill-will, butthurt, and toxic runoff. Or maybe they just need the money and know that people will do silly things for those small pieces of plastic.

if someone out there is looking to unload a milk blue....
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Badwrench on Wed, 21 August 2013, 18:35:13
I don't see a problem with people doing an auction.  If someone has taken the time and purchased a number of clacks from the various sales, it is their prerogative to decide they don't feel like collecting them anymore and move in a different direction.  The fact that people are willing to spend the ridiculous $$ on them will make them even more sought after.   

I don't like seeing people buy them, just to flip them at a substantial increase.  Would I like to get one?  Yes, of course.  I am a collector and want one to add to my collection.  Will I pay more than $35+shipping?  No.  To me the novelty of collecting clacks (or any other rare key) is getting lucky during one of the sales.  I don't have disposable income to get in on an auction, so more power to those that do. 

Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 21 August 2013, 18:46:44
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=40104.0

Some more up for sale. Hmm...

As this thread gains more exposure, people will start panicking and start dumping their CCs. The moose gonna secretly buy them all and resell to robin hood...

This is correct.. dump them fast if you can..

There never was a "market"  it was a few select guys.. Hashing together a plot, to bring about an illusion of scarcity...

This was done to sucker unsuspecting "idiots" out of a their money.


Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: kenmai9 on Wed, 21 August 2013, 18:49:53
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=40104.0

Some more up for sale. Hmm...

As this thread gains more exposure, people will start panicking and start dumping their CCs. The moose gonna secretly buy them all and resell to robin hood...

This is correct.. dump them fast if you can..

There never was a "market"  it was a few select guys.. Hashing together a plot, to bring about an illusion of scarcity...

This was done to sucker unsuspecting "idiots" out of a their money.




people will continue to list clacks at very high prices, and they will continue to sell very fast (until the consumer gets wise, which it won't) . there is a market for them, or else people wouldn't pay $400 for a translucent skull
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: hashbaz on Wed, 21 August 2013, 18:53:50
This is correct.. dump them fast if you can..

There never was a "market"  it was a few select guys.. Hashing together a plot, to bring about an illusion of scarcity...

This was done to sucker unsuspecting "idiots" out of a their money.

Your thesis is sound.

But one thing that doesn't make sense to me still .....

What is the connection to ergodox?
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 21 August 2013, 18:54:23
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=40104.0

Some more up for sale. Hmm...

As this thread gains more exposure, people will start panicking and start dumping their CCs. The moose gonna secretly buy them all and resell to robin hood...

This is correct.. dump them fast if you can..

There never was a "market"  it was a few select guys.. Hashing together a plot, to bring about an illusion of scarcity...

This was done to sucker unsuspecting "idiots" out of a their money.




people will continue to list clacks at very high prices, and they will continue to sell very fast (until the consumer gets wise, which it won't) . there is a market for them, or else people wouldn't pay $400 for a translucent skull

those transactions never happened.

it's like me telling you,  yea dude, I just sold these magic beans for $999... wooo you gotta get in on this..

and you're like, wow, magic beans,  OMG on sale for $555,, I could make $444.. woooo.. buy buy buy...


Once you buy those beans, you realize too late that... haha.. you were the only one stupid enough to have believed that I original sold magic beans for $999..


I am also the guy who sold you the beans for $555, the $999 sale that I told you about NEVER happened...

Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 21 August 2013, 18:55:58
This is correct.. dump them fast if you can..

There never was a "market"  it was a few select guys.. Hashing together a plot, to bring about an illusion of scarcity...

This was done to sucker unsuspecting "idiots" out of a their money.

Your thesis is sound.

But one thing that doesn't make sense to me still .....

What is the connection to ergodox?

Ergodox is about using the keyboard.. not collecting... 

It is a sale with sound purpose... a true innovation..


For example... when they first invented the "hand bag"  OMFG, that **** is awesome..

Then came... Prada,  Handbag,, too cheap.. let's sell it for $9999, and call it fashion.... :D


The ergodox, is like cargo pants... Fvck handbags... why the fvk would you carry that...

Notice the manliest of man wear cargo pants. :D
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: kenmai9 on Wed, 21 August 2013, 18:57:30
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=40104.0

Some more up for sale. Hmm...

As this thread gains more exposure, people will start panicking and start dumping their CCs. The moose gonna secretly buy them all and resell to robin hood...

This is correct.. dump them fast if you can..

There never was a "market"  it was a few select guys.. Hashing together a plot, to bring about an illusion of scarcity...

This was done to sucker unsuspecting "idiots" out of a their money.




people will continue to list clacks at very high prices, and they will continue to sell very fast (until the consumer gets wise, which it won't) . there is a market for them, or else people wouldn't pay $400 for a translucent skull

those transactions never happened.

it's like me telling you,  yea dude, I just sold these magic beans for $999... wooo you gotta get in on this..

and you're like, wow, magic beans,  OMG on sale for $555,, I could make $444.. woooo.. buy buy buy...


Once you buy those beans, you realize too late that... haha.. you were the only one stupid enough to have believed that I original sold magic beans for $999..


I am also the guy who sold you the beans for $555, the $999 sale that I told you about NEVER happened...



There is a delay with the timer with forum clock, this has brought to attention to me, so I will go with the timer which is 2-3 seconds past forum time. It really only changes 1 item and the price doesn't affect much but I did post that link to use as a guide so I have to stand by that timer I posted.

KMAC II Current Bid -  $460 GeeGee
Pla Poker Current Bid -  $350 Meiosis
LZSE Current Bid -  $700 Meiosis

0. Salute Tri - $300 i488
1A. Tanslucent Ice Blue - $400 sleepy916
1B. Candy Corn Skull - $220 domoaligato
1C. OG Tri - $250 Forsythe
1D. Jack o' Lantern - $370  sleepy916
1E. Mr Friday - $250  evolyn
1F. Metalic Blue (it shines!) - $160 jcrouse
1G. 3D - $105 Smeagol_RP
1H. 3D -  $180 Respite
1I. Yolk Yellow - $160  jcrouse
1J. Dark yolk yellow? -  $150 jcrouse
1K. Guac/alvacardo green - $130 ekw808
1L. Tickle me Pink - $180 jcrouse
1M. Army/Machine Green - $225  ekw808
1N. EK Grey - $130  winzds
1O. Midnight Blue -  $175 jcrouse
1P. Hack Orange -  $105 GeeGee
1Q. 420 sticky icky icky Toasted Black/Green/White-  $125 whiteduck
1R. 420 sticky icky icky Toasted Green/Red/Yellow - $85  KangarooZombies
1S. 420 sticky icky O'Natural Yellow/Red -  $115  TheBinary
1T. 420 sticky icky O'Natural Black/Pink -  $125 whiteduck

2A. EK Red F2 -  $85 Kabuks
2B. EK Blue F2 -  $115 TheBinary
2C. Dark Lord - $155 jalaj

3A. Mint green WASD - $75 GeeGee
3B. Candy corn Arrows -  $165 domoaligato

4A. Translucent Pink  -  $75 HendyZone
4B. Translucent Violet - $170 blabber86
did you miss this?
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 21 August 2013, 18:58:38
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=40104.0

Some more up for sale. Hmm...

As this thread gains more exposure, people will start panicking and start dumping their CCs. The moose gonna secretly buy them all and resell to robin hood...

This is correct.. dump them fast if you can..

There never was a "market"  it was a few select guys.. Hashing together a plot, to bring about an illusion of scarcity...

This was done to sucker unsuspecting "idiots" out of a their money.




people will continue to list clacks at very high prices, and they will continue to sell very fast (until the consumer gets wise, which it won't) . there is a market for them, or else people wouldn't pay $400 for a translucent skull

those transactions never happened.

it's like me telling you,  yea dude, I just sold these magic beans for $999... wooo you gotta get in on this..

and you're like, wow, magic beans,  OMG on sale for $555,, I could make $444.. woooo.. buy buy buy...


Once you buy those beans, you realize too late that... haha.. you were the only one stupid enough to have believed that I original sold magic beans for $999..


I am also the guy who sold you the beans for $555, the $999 sale that I told you about NEVER happened...



There is a delay with the timer with forum clock, this has brought to attention to me, so I will go with the timer which is 2-3 seconds past forum time. It really only changes 1 item and the price doesn't affect much but I did post that link to use as a guide so I have to stand by that timer I posted.

KMAC II Current Bid -  $460 GeeGee
Pla Poker Current Bid -  $350 Meiosis
LZSE Current Bid -  $700 Meiosis

0. Salute Tri - $300 i488
1A. Tanslucent Ice Blue - $400 sleepy916
1B. Candy Corn Skull - $220 domoaligato
1C. OG Tri - $250 Forsythe
1D. Jack o' Lantern - $370  sleepy916
1E. Mr Friday - $250  evolyn
1F. Metalic Blue (it shines!) - $160 jcrouse
1G. 3D - $105 Smeagol_RP
1H. 3D -  $180 Respite
1I. Yolk Yellow - $160  jcrouse
1J. Dark yolk yellow? -  $150 jcrouse
1K. Guac/alvacardo green - $130 ekw808
1L. Tickle me Pink - $180 jcrouse
1M. Army/Machine Green - $225  ekw808
1N. EK Grey - $130  winzds
1O. Midnight Blue -  $175 jcrouse
1P. Hack Orange -  $105 GeeGee
1Q. 420 sticky icky icky Toasted Black/Green/White-  $125 whiteduck
1R. 420 sticky icky icky Toasted Green/Red/Yellow - $85  KangarooZombies
1S. 420 sticky icky O'Natural Yellow/Red -  $115  TheBinary
1T. 420 sticky icky O'Natural Black/Pink -  $125 whiteduck

2A. EK Red F2 -  $85 Kabuks
2B. EK Blue F2 -  $115 TheBinary
2C. Dark Lord - $155 jalaj

3A. Mint green WASD - $75 GeeGee
3B. Candy corn Arrows -  $165 domoaligato

4A. Translucent Pink  -  $75 HendyZone
4B. Translucent Violet - $170 blabber86
did you miss this?

Some of those listed purchases were the "Suckers"..

and Some are part of the Clack Illuminati, and the transactions are fake, merely a name on a list on the internet..
 
no document, no proof of transaction.

You guys really believe everything they post on the internet.. just like that? :))


There's a reason so many people don't GET this CC state-of-affairs.. Because it's a big magic show they put on.

Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Amble on Wed, 21 August 2013, 18:59:39
The way I look at it is someone
I think the only realistic answer is that a new robin hood (probably zenuty) has taken all the clacks from CF and will soon redistribute it for the poor and bring balance to Narnia.

^This.

From what I have seen there hasn't been a good sell-off in a while.... maybe the forum was due?  I can't imagine what the alternative would be.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: hashbaz on Wed, 21 August 2013, 18:59:48
Ergodox is about using the keyboard.. not collecting... 

It is a sale with sound purpose... a true innovation..


For example... when they first invented the "hand bag"  OMFG, that **** is awesome..

Then came... Prada,  Handbag,, too cheap.. let's sell it for $9999, and call it fashion.... :D


The ergodox, is like cargo pants... Fvck handbags... why the fvk would you carry that...

Notice the manliest of man wear cargo pants. :D


But ergodox keyboard is quality, hand crafted .... much like clack mania.

THey are really similar if you get below the surface.


There are 10,000 rounds now of ergodox run by MASSDROP inc yet price remains the same

coincidence??? :D
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 21 August 2013, 19:01:35
Ergodox is about using the keyboard.. not collecting... 

It is a sale with sound purpose... a true innovation..


For example... when they first invented the "hand bag"  OMFG, that **** is awesome..

Then came... Prada,  Handbag,, too cheap.. let's sell it for $9999, and call it fashion.... :D


The ergodox, is like cargo pants... Fvck handbags... why the fvk would you carry that...

Notice the manliest of man wear cargo pants. :D


But ergodox keyboard is quality, hand crafted .... much like clack mania.

THey are really similar if you get below the surface.


There are 10,000 rounds now of ergodox run by MASSDROP inc yet price remains the same

coincidence??? :D

the ergodox does not have a high mark up like the clacks..

there is a huge difference between them..
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: vun on Wed, 21 August 2013, 19:02:43
Ergodox is about using the keyboard.. not collecting... 

It is a sale with sound purpose... a true innovation..


For example... when they first invented the "hand bag"  OMFG, that **** is awesome..

Then came... Prada,  Handbag,, too cheap.. let's sell it for $9999, and call it fashion.... :D


The ergodox, is like cargo pants... Fvck handbags... why the fvk would you carry that...

Notice the manliest of man wear cargo pants. :D


But ergodox keyboard is quality, hand crafted .... much like clack mania.

THey are really similar if you get below the surface.


There are 10,000 rounds now of ergodox run by MASSDROP inc yet price remains the same

coincidence??? :D

Nailed it.


Also, seems to me that tp4 is, as the old quote speaks about, attributing to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Michael on Wed, 21 August 2013, 19:02:55
We need a 'Conspiracy Theorists' section stickied in off-topic, Hasbaz. Make it so.
Title: .
Post by: esoomenona on Wed, 21 August 2013, 19:03:57
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Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 21 August 2013, 19:04:16
Ergodox is about using the keyboard.. not collecting... 

It is a sale with sound purpose... a true innovation..


For example... when they first invented the "hand bag"  OMFG, that **** is awesome..

Then came... Prada,  Handbag,, too cheap.. let's sell it for $9999, and call it fashion.... :D


The ergodox, is like cargo pants... Fvck handbags... why the fvk would you carry that...

Notice the manliest of man wear cargo pants. :D


But ergodox keyboard is quality, hand crafted .... much like clack mania.

THey are really similar if you get below the surface.


There are 10,000 rounds now of ergodox run by MASSDROP inc yet price remains the same

coincidence??? :D

Nailed it.


Also, seems to me that tp4 is, as the old quote speaks about, attributing to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity.

LOL, not as stupid as those idiots who payed $100+ for mediocre-quality ugly keycap. :D
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: eth0s on Wed, 21 August 2013, 19:07:30
This is correct.. dump them fast if you can..

There never was a "market"  it was a few select guys.. Hashing together a plot, to bring about an illusion of scarcity...

This was done to sucker unsuspecting "idiots" out of a their money.

Your thesis is sound.

But one thing that doesn't make sense to me still .....

What is the connection to ergodox?

The Clack Illuminatii are in a conspiracy with the Molemen. 

The Molemen cannot invade your house if you have an ergodox. 

But if you sell your ergodox to buy Clacks, then the Molemen can tunnel into your bedroom, abduct you, and probe uranus. 

[But that's only if the Bigfoots don't get you first.  AND Molmen probing is A LOT more pleasant than Bigfoot probing, I can assure you.]

So keep your ergodox next to your bed at night when you sleep. 

Superhero underpants help too. 

(http://images.superherostuff.com/image-unddtaiblkmrvgirlboysh-primary-shswatermark.jpg)
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: demik on Wed, 21 August 2013, 19:19:40
clack sale clusters happen about once every 4 months, nothing to be alarmed of.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: eth0s on Wed, 21 August 2013, 19:21:17
clack sale clusters happen about once every 4 months, nothing to be alarmed of.

Sure, that's exactly what a member of the Clack Illuminatii would say. [or a moleman.]
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: demik on Wed, 21 August 2013, 19:22:33
nothing to see here gentlemen.

now if you'd just stare into this gadget everything will go back to normal.

(http://31.media.tumblr.com/ff7568a28fa43f72e5f3a55710a4a148/tumblr_mqrt3pXRyA1ryibnio1_400.gif)
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: sth on Wed, 21 August 2013, 19:23:31
i used to think the problem was on the seller side. and to an extent, i think people who sell click clacks do bear some responsibility for the prices they can reach. i am guilty of selling click clacks at a markup, but only when offered a set price -- i'd rather sell them to people for what they're worth to them, assuming i paid 'retail'.

at this point though, i think if someone wants to pay a lot of money for a piece of plastic, and they're spending their own income on it, then they have to take some responsibility for raising prices.

no matter what, it sucks for people who don't have the money to get the things they want, but ESPECIALLY with a place like geekhack, hype is a major factor. there are definitely a lot of people (myself included, at least when i first got into mechs) who get excited about all the cool (new to them) toys that are on the market, and of course with a collecting hobby, rarity (artificial or otherwise) is going to play a big part in how much certain things are coveted.

i have to say, as soon as I got my kmac (first "expensive" mech, first "custom") i started to become disillusioned with the collecting aspect. the damn thing offered no measurable benefit by subjective standards to me. i had paid tons of money and waited for delivery and assembly only to find that a cherry switch is a cherry switch is a cherry switch, and by that time i'd bought my first realforce and figured out that i preferred topre to anything else available. if only i'd just bought a type-S hhkb before getting my trusty old leopold, i could have avoided spending a lot of money on things that i didn't need to.

so kids: think about what you're buying. do your research. treat the hype as just that -- people don't hype things for no reason, but it's often overblown and especially in this hobby, everything comes down to subjective preference.

/rant
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: noisyturtle on Wed, 21 August 2013, 19:33:29
[attachimg=1]
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: sth on Wed, 21 August 2013, 19:34:14
(Attachment Link)

yeah you're right..


hey you're all racists.

better?
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: elitekeyboards on Wed, 21 August 2013, 20:50:48
Funny thread, but the reality is likely much more mundane.

Just looking at past sales data I can see that there are quite a few CC aficionados who live very close to one another or are roommates; and I assume from their locations that they're in college. Any appearance of a "sell-off" is likely just a few young guys who are moving on to the next stage of their life and are shedding some valuables to help fund it.

There doesn't seem to be any shortage of customer inquiries for CCs. And the gnomes haven't stopped working...

(https://elitekeyboards.com/external/cf_blkred_c_066.jpg)
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: demik on Wed, 21 August 2013, 20:54:27
lol i remember that guy that tried to pull a fast one on one of your sales.

got banned from buying IIRC. tried to get his roommates to buy up along with him.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 21 August 2013, 20:56:14
Funny thread, but the reality is likely much more mundane.

Just looking at past sales data I can see that there are quite a few CC aficionados who live very close to one another or are roommates; and I assume from their locations that they're in college. Any appearance of a "sell-off" is likely just a few young guys who are moving on to the next stage of their life and are shedding some valuables to help fund it.

There doesn't seem to be any shortage of customer inquiries for CCs. And the gnomes haven't stopped working...

Show Image
(https://elitekeyboards.com/external/cf_blkred_c_066.jpg)


That's teasing ...

I can't concentrate now.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Dubsgalore on Wed, 21 August 2013, 21:29:37
no matter what, it sucks for people who don't have the money to get the things they want, but ESPECIALLY with a place like geekhack, hype is a major factor. there are definitely a lot of people (myself included, at least when i first got into mechs) who get excited about all the cool (new to them) toys that are on the market, and of course with a collecting hobby, rarity (artificial or otherwise) is going to play a big part in how much certain things are coveted.

For someone who came to GH being literally broke, (after saving up for 2 years to afford a computer), i can't express the frustration that was felt to try and get into the clack game. I hear the frustration from others who are not in the game yet, because it's honestly not easy without spending a lot of money. It's still possible, people still do it, i did it, but it's frustrating for many to see collectors swoop in with money to spend and pick up some duplicates for their massive collections. not saying that's unfair, just frustrating. never have i spend more then $24 (retail) to this day, and i don't ever plan on it. I don't care if others sell their clacks for $0 or for $400 because i don't really care about people making profit on GH. But for myself, i will never sell a clack for more then retail, because i was beyond frustrated when i started out here and learned about clacks, and discovered the ones i want.

just supersaiyan that it's super frustrating -_-
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: sth on Wed, 21 August 2013, 21:37:50
no matter what, it sucks for people who don't have the money to get the things they want, but ESPECIALLY with a place like geekhack, hype is a major factor. there are definitely a lot of people (myself included, at least when i first got into mechs) who get excited about all the cool (new to them) toys that are on the market, and of course with a collecting hobby, rarity (artificial or otherwise) is going to play a big part in how much certain things are coveted.

For someone who came to GH being literally broke, (after saving up for 2 years to afford a computer), i can't express the frustration that was felt to try and get into the clack game. I hear the frustration from others who are not in the game yet, because it's honestly not easy without spending a lot of money. It's still possible, people still do it, i did it, but it's frustrating for many to see collectors swoop in with money to spend and pick up some duplicates for their massive collections. not saying that's unfair, just frustrating. never have i spend more then $24 (retail) to this day, and i don't ever plan on it. I don't care if others sell their clacks for $0 or for $400 because i don't really care about people making profit on GH. But for myself, i will never sell a clack for more then retail, because i was beyond frustrated when i started out here and learned about clacks, and discovered the ones i want.

just supersaiyan that it's super frustrating -_-

dude i was in pretty much the same position as you, and I never paid more than retail for a clack -- in fact, every clack i ever spent money on was straight from EK or CC.
it can be frustrating. for me, it got to the point that i was more frustrated with all the drama and price gouging than i was actually interested in these novelty keycaps. that's when i stopped caring at all... although I haven't pulled any awesome stunts like kmiller8 ;)
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: funkymeeba on Wed, 21 August 2013, 21:42:47
Well, it appears that absurd profiteering and ****ing idiotic buyers with too fat of a ****ing wallet are still running rampant around this place. Some of them, in fact, are running this place.

Can someone please explain how this is still happening? I'm really confused.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: sth on Wed, 21 August 2013, 21:45:28
Well, it appears that absurd profiteering and ****ing idiotic buyers with too fat of a ****ing wallet are still running rampant around this place. Some of them, in fact, are running this place.

Can someone please explain how this is still happening? I'm really confused.
i know i say this a lot (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conspicuous_consumption)
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: MKULTRA on Wed, 21 August 2013, 21:55:43
CC told me the other day he was making new round of tricolors, and the metallic series, as well as the older 4grabs colors.

Funny thread, but the reality is likely much more mundane.

Just looking at past sales data I can see that there are quite a few CC aficionados who live very close to one another or are roommates; and I assume from their locations that they're in college. Any appearance of a "sell-off" is likely just a few young guys who are moving on to the next stage of their life and are shedding some valuables to help fund it.

There doesn't seem to be any shortage of customer inquiries for CCs. And the gnomes haven't stopped working...

Show Image
(https://elitekeyboards.com/external/cf_blkred_c_066.jpg)


pls tell me this is a new photo and what ekw said is true.  MY BODY IS READY.

Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Dubsgalore on Wed, 21 August 2013, 22:00:30
no matter what, it sucks for people who don't have the money to get the things they want, but ESPECIALLY with a place like geekhack, hype is a major factor. there are definitely a lot of people (myself included, at least when i first got into mechs) who get excited about all the cool (new to them) toys that are on the market, and of course with a collecting hobby, rarity (artificial or otherwise) is going to play a big part in how much certain things are coveted.

For someone who came to GH being literally broke, (after saving up for 2 years to afford a computer), i can't express the frustration that was felt to try and get into the clack game. I hear the frustration from others who are not in the game yet, because it's honestly not easy without spending a lot of money. It's still possible, people still do it, i did it, but it's frustrating for many to see collectors swoop in with money to spend and pick up some duplicates for their massive collections. not saying that's unfair, just frustrating. never have i spend more then $24 (retail) to this day, and i don't ever plan on it. I don't care if others sell their clacks for $0 or for $400 because i don't really care about people making profit on GH. But for myself, i will never sell a clack for more then retail, because i was beyond frustrated when i started out here and learned about clacks, and discovered the ones i want.

just supersaiyan that it's super frustrating -_-

dude i was in pretty much the same position as you, and I never paid more than retail for a clack -- in fact, every clack i ever spent money on was straight from EK or CC.
it can be frustrating. for me, it got to the point that i was more frustrated with all the drama and price gouging than i was actually interested in these novelty keycaps. that's when i stopped caring at all... although I haven't pulled any awesome stunts like kmiller8 ;)

kmiller...exploring boundries no other man has dared..  :))

honestly, i think a lot of it is hype. how does the whole, massive community fall in love with one skull design? It's cool but not $400 cool. It's all preference too, but i think there is a lot of "oh look, that thing is worth $200, i want one". I like 1 clacks in specific, which is a blank. CC makes some cool work, and people like these skulls and all, but a lot of it is just hype and build up. my only dream is that CC can make more of the clack that i like so i can get more haha. People once valued this clack highly, but with the recent sale, i think the 'price' is going down, which is good for me. they are priceless to me, but unfortunately not to most people :-P
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Michael on Wed, 21 August 2013, 22:00:41
Winter... I mean... Halloween is coming.....
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: sth on Wed, 21 August 2013, 22:04:15
I like 1 clacks in specific, which is a blank.

same here, sort of. still looking for a matching fn but i got the one i wanted most, yolk yellow esc for topre. it's pretty subtle next to yellow topre keys.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: noisyturtle on Wed, 21 August 2013, 22:27:36
I think krinkle is a hero. Not even being facetious when I say that, he's taking a stand against this bull**** and proving if he cannot have the clacks, no one will get the clacks(at least his.) We need more people like that. Dubs, keep amassing all the julysicles until you have the all and then we can make a real statement!

[attachimg=1]
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Dubsgalore on Wed, 21 August 2013, 22:30:29
I like 1 clacks in specific, which is a blank.

same here, sort of. still looking for a matching fn but i got the one i wanted most, yolk yellow esc for topre. it's pretty subtle next to yellow topre keys.

fn caps...wish there was an mx version of that haha
good luck on your search

the julysicle hunt is now technically 'easier' with the influx of the recent sale, but not ever wanting to spend $100 makes it 10x harder haha
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Shadovved on Thu, 22 August 2013, 06:45:24
I like 1 clacks in specific, which is a blank.

same here, sort of. still looking for a matching fn but i got the one i wanted most, yolk yellow esc for topre. it's pretty subtle next to yellow topre keys.

fn caps...wish there was an mx version of that haha
good luck on your search

the julysicle hunt is now technically 'easier' with the influx of the recent sale, but not ever wanting to spend $100 makes it 10x harder haha

Blanks rock!

We need to take a stand against skulls :p
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 22 August 2013, 06:50:30
never have i spend more then $24 (retail) to this day, and i don't ever plan on it.

You traded Raindrop for a Julysicle didn't you? I think that's more than $24. Don't tell half truths to make yourself look better.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 22 August 2013, 06:56:30
I think krinkle is a hero. Not even being facetious when I say that, he's taking a stand against this bull**** and proving if he cannot have the clacks, no one will get the clacks(at least his.) We need more people like that. Dubs, keep amassing all the julysicles until you have the all and then we can make a real statement!



Wait until he starts having 'girl friends' then those jullysicles will be lonely.  ???

i kid....i kid....dubs will always cherish his jullysicles.....unless he meets a girl name julie who is red and blue and smooooooth

never have i spend more then $24 (retail) to this day, and i don't ever plan on it.

You traded Raindrop for a Julysicle didn't you? I think that's more than $24. Don't tell half truths to make yourself look better.

maybe the raindrop was worth $24 to him.  apparently turtle power isn't worth anything nowadays  :-[
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: snoopy on Thu, 22 August 2013, 06:59:29

There doesn't seem to be any shortage of customer inquiries for CCs. And the gnomes haven't stopped working...

Show Image
(https://elitekeyboards.com/external/cf_blkred_c_066.jpg)


 :eek:  :eek:  :eek:
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Thimplum on Thu, 22 August 2013, 20:08:07
Ok...

I've always had a hard time trying to understand this clickclack stuff.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but this is how I see it.

There is a person called "click clack" who makes skull and other keycaps, probably spending less than $2 on the plastics to make them

He sells them for ~$100 dollars.

Tons of people buy them.

Then they rave about how clickclack is an amazing person for "gifting" such well crafted, amazing pieces of art to such simple, unworthy people such as us.

Am I missing something?

I'm with tp4 on this one.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: MKULTRA on Thu, 22 August 2013, 20:10:05
Ok...

I've always had a hard time trying to understand this clickclack stuff.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but this is how I see it.

There is a person called "click clack" who makes skull and other keycaps, probably spending less than $2 on the plastics to make them

He sells them for ~$100 dollars.

Tons of people buy them.

Then they rave about how clickclack is an amazing person for "gifting" such well crafted, amazing pieces of art to such simple, unworthy people such as us.

Am I missing something?

I'm with tp4 on this one.
Click Clack makes the caps and sells them for between 14-30 each typically.  The clacks are hoarded and then profiteering happens.

Honestly I think there is more to the whole thing but whatever.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: The_Beast on Thu, 22 August 2013, 20:10:30
never have i spend more then $24 (retail) to this day, and i don't ever plan on it.

You traded Raindrop for a Julysicle didn't you? I think that's more than $24. Don't tell half truths to make yourself look better.

maybe the raindrop was worth $24 to him.  apparently turtle power isn't worth anything nowadays  :-[

That makes NO sense. If dubs paid more than $24 for the raindrop set, then he paid more than $24 for a julysicle..........
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Thimplum on Thu, 22 August 2013, 20:13:25
Ok...

I've always had a hard time trying to understand this clickclack stuff.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but this is how I see it.

There is a person called "click clack" who makes skull and other keycaps, probably spending less than $2 on the plastics to make them

He sells them for ~$100 dollars.

Tons of people buy them.

Then they rave about how clickclack is an amazing person for "gifting" such well crafted, amazing pieces of art to such simple, unworthy people such as us.

Am I missing something?

I'm with tp4 on this one.
Click Clack makes the caps and sells them for between 14-30 each typically.  The clacks are hoarded and then profiteering happens.

Honestly I think there is more to the whole thing but whatever.

Oh! That makes much more sense. That's only a ~1200% markup!
Title: .
Post by: esoomenona on Thu, 22 August 2013, 20:14:44
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Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: MKULTRA on Thu, 22 August 2013, 20:15:08
Ok...

I've always had a hard time trying to understand this clickclack stuff.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but this is how I see it.

There is a person called "click clack" who makes skull and other keycaps, probably spending less than $2 on the plastics to make them

He sells them for ~$100 dollars.

Tons of people buy them.

Then they rave about how clickclack is an amazing person for "gifting" such well crafted, amazing pieces of art to such simple, unworthy people such as us.

Am I missing something?

I'm with tp4 on this one.
Click Clack makes the caps and sells them for between 14-30 each typically.  The clacks are hoarded and then profiteering happens.

Honestly I think there is more to the whole thing but whatever.

Oh! That makes much more sense. That's only a ~1200% markup!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip_mania
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: lcs on Thu, 22 August 2013, 20:15:34
The markup is not what is important, Thimplum. People pay for the caps what is worth to them. Same thing with cars and whatever else.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: lcs on Thu, 22 August 2013, 20:16:57
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip_mania

I don't think people buy CCs in order to profit. The bubble is not caused by speculation. I think XD
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: MKULTRA on Thu, 22 August 2013, 20:18:46
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip_mania

I don't think people buy CCs in order to profit. The bubble is not caused by speculation. I think XD
Idk.  I have my own theory but I'll keep it to myself.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: noisyturtle on Thu, 22 August 2013, 20:38:47
There is more going on then on the surface. There's some truth in conspiracies, and being buds with the club makes attaining clacks smooth as ice.

Occupy GH for the truth 99%ers and don't forget your tinfoil hats
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 22 August 2013, 23:11:49
Ok...

I've always had a hard time trying to understand this clickclack stuff.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but this is how I see it.

There is a person called "click clack" who makes skull and other keycaps, probably spending less than $2 on the plastics to make them

He sells them for ~$100 dollars.

Tons of people buy them.

Then they rave about how clickclack is an amazing person for "gifting" such well crafted, amazing pieces of art to such simple, unworthy people such as us.

Am I missing something?

I'm with tp4 on this one.
Click Clack makes the caps and sells them for between 14-30 each typically.  The clacks are hoarded and then profiteering happens.

Honestly I think there is more to the whole thing but whatever.

Oh! That makes much more sense. That's only a ~1200% markup!

What?  Even if that's true, that's only factoring in the cost of materials to make a cap.  What about the time to make the cap?

And most importantly: what about the time and materials to design this whole thing?  As far as I know, you don't just wake up and decide to spend 2 bucks to make a cap.  There has to be preparation and experimentation to find a design that works.  Plus capital (equipment) to create the caps.  Even if that isn't what's going through his head as he does this (repaying his investments, that is), it still can't be ignored and frankly it's not worth criticizing him over.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: tjcaustin on Thu, 22 August 2013, 23:24:03
Ok...

I've always had a hard time trying to understand this clickclack stuff.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but this is how I see it.

There is a person called "click clack" who makes skull and other keycaps, probably spending less than $2 on the plastics to make them

He sells them for ~$100 dollars.

Tons of people buy them.

Then they rave about how clickclack is an amazing person for "gifting" such well crafted, amazing pieces of art to such simple, unworthy people such as us.

Am I missing something?

I'm with tp4 on this one.
Click Clack makes the caps and sells them for between 14-30 each typically.  The clacks are hoarded and then profiteering happens.

Honestly I think there is more to the whole thing but whatever.

Oh! That makes much more sense. That's only a ~1200% markup!

What?  Even if that's true, that's only factoring in the cost of materials to make a cap.  What about the time to make the cap?

And most importantly: what about the time and materials to design this whole thing?  As far as I know, you don't just wake up and decide to spend 2 bucks to make a cap.  There has to be preparation and experimentation to find a design that works.  Plus capital (equipment) to create the caps.  Even if that isn't what's going through his head as he does this (repaying his investments, that is), it still can't be ignored and frankly it's not worth criticizing him over.

No, I think the 1200% comment is to the secondhand markup.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: funkymeeba on Thu, 22 August 2013, 23:24:59
And most importantly: what about the time and materials to design this whole thing?  As far as I know, you don't just wake up and decide to spend 2 bucks to make a cap.  There has to be preparation and experimentation to find a design that works.  Plus capital (equipment) to create the caps.  Even if that isn't what's going through his head as he does this (repaying his investments, that is), it still can't be ignored and frankly it's not worth criticizing him over.

I am going to invoice you $1.50 for the time taken to read that post. <3
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: tjcaustin on Thu, 22 August 2013, 23:26:50
And most importantly: what about the time and materials to design this whole thing?  As far as I know, you don't just wake up and decide to spend 2 bucks to make a cap.  There has to be preparation and experimentation to find a design that works.  Plus capital (equipment) to create the caps.  Even if that isn't what's going through his head as he does this (repaying his investments, that is), it still can't be ignored and frankly it's not worth criticizing him over.

I am going to invoice you $1.50 for the time taken to read that post. <3

I'm going to invoice you $1.50 because I'm thirsty and want a large soda.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: MKULTRA on Thu, 22 August 2013, 23:28:19
And most importantly: what about the time and materials to design this whole thing?  As far as I know, you don't just wake up and decide to spend 2 bucks to make a cap.  There has to be preparation and experimentation to find a design that works.  Plus capital (equipment) to create the caps.  Even if that isn't what's going through his head as he does this (repaying his investments, that is), it still can't be ignored and frankly it's not worth criticizing him over.

I am going to invoice you $1.50 for the time taken to read that post. <3

I'm going to invoice you $1.50 because I'm thirsty and want a large soda.
Polar pops are only like $.75
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: tjcaustin on Thu, 22 August 2013, 23:32:15
And most importantly: what about the time and materials to design this whole thing?  As far as I know, you don't just wake up and decide to spend 2 bucks to make a cap.  There has to be preparation and experimentation to find a design that works.  Plus capital (equipment) to create the caps.  Even if that isn't what's going through his head as he does this (repaying his investments, that is), it still can't be ignored and frankly it's not worth criticizing him over.

I am going to invoice you $1.50 for the time taken to read that post. <3

I'm going to invoice you $1.50 because I'm thirsty and want a large soda.
Polar pops are only like $.75

Maybe I'm really thirsty and want a lot of drink?
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: MKULTRA on Thu, 22 August 2013, 23:32:47
And most importantly: what about the time and materials to design this whole thing?  As far as I know, you don't just wake up and decide to spend 2 bucks to make a cap.  There has to be preparation and experimentation to find a design that works.  Plus capital (equipment) to create the caps.  Even if that isn't what's going through his head as he does this (repaying his investments, that is), it still can't be ignored and frankly it's not worth criticizing him over.

I am going to invoice you $1.50 for the time taken to read that post. <3

I'm going to invoice you $1.50 because I'm thirsty and want a large soda.
Polar pops are only like $.75

Maybe I'm really thirsty and want a lot of drink?
32oz is pretty big
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: funkymeeba on Thu, 22 August 2013, 23:33:17
Polar pops are only like $.75

That is raw cost. You also have to factor in the time he spends grabbing it.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: tjcaustin on Thu, 22 August 2013, 23:33:53
And most importantly: what about the time and materials to design this whole thing?  As far as I know, you don't just wake up and decide to spend 2 bucks to make a cap.  There has to be preparation and experimentation to find a design that works.  Plus capital (equipment) to create the caps.  Even if that isn't what's going through his head as he does this (repaying his investments, that is), it still can't be ignored and frankly it's not worth criticizing him over.

I am going to invoice you $1.50 for the time taken to read that post. <3

I'm going to invoice you $1.50 because I'm thirsty and want a large soda.
Polar pops are only like $.75

Maybe I'm really thirsty and want a lot of drink?
32oz is pretty big

So am I.

Polar pops are only like $.75

That is raw cost. You also have to factor in the time he spends grabbing it.

Don't forget the gas expended going to a convenience store
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: funkymeeba on Thu, 22 August 2013, 23:34:42
If you have to drive to a convenience store, it is no longer a convenience store. Then it is just a store where everything is more expensive for no particular reason.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: tjcaustin on Thu, 22 August 2013, 23:35:39
If you have to drive to a convenience store, it is no longer a convenience store. Then it is just a store where everything is more expensive for no particular reason.

Technically, it's closer to my house than the real store, therefore more convenient.

I also live in a sprawl environment.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 22 August 2013, 23:35:56
Ok...

I've always had a hard time trying to understand this clickclack stuff.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but this is how I see it.

There is a person called "click clack" who makes skull and other keycaps, probably spending less than $2 on the plastics to make them

He sells them for ~$100 dollars.

Tons of people buy them.

Then they rave about how clickclack is an amazing person for "gifting" such well crafted, amazing pieces of art to such simple, unworthy people such as us.

Am I missing something?

I'm with tp4 on this one.
Click Clack makes the caps and sells them for between 14-30 each typically.  The clacks are hoarded and then profiteering happens.

Honestly I think there is more to the whole thing but whatever.

Oh! That makes much more sense. That's only a ~1200% markup!

What?  Even if that's true, that's only factoring in the cost of materials to make a cap.  What about the time to make the cap?

And most importantly: what about the time and materials to design this whole thing?  As far as I know, you don't just wake up and decide to spend 2 bucks to make a cap.  There has to be preparation and experimentation to find a design that works.  Plus capital (equipment) to create the caps.  Even if that isn't what's going through his head as he does this (repaying his investments, that is), it still can't be ignored and frankly it's not worth criticizing him over.

No, I think the 1200% comment is to the secondhand markup.

Since we're in off topic and there's no derailment threat I'll respond earnestly.  :)

Thimplum's comment was after they were notified that clacks sell from clack himself for 14-30 dollars.  30 dollars sale price for $2 item would be 1400% markup (extra 28 dollars), so that's in the same ballpark as the comment made.  I figured Thimplum was referring to this markup point.  Maybe not.  :shrug:
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: tjcaustin on Thu, 22 August 2013, 23:36:59
Ok...

I've always had a hard time trying to understand this clickclack stuff.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but this is how I see it.

There is a person called "click clack" who makes skull and other keycaps, probably spending less than $2 on the plastics to make them

He sells them for ~$100 dollars.

Tons of people buy them.

Then they rave about how clickclack is an amazing person for "gifting" such well crafted, amazing pieces of art to such simple, unworthy people such as us.

Am I missing something?

I'm with tp4 on this one.
Click Clack makes the caps and sells them for between 14-30 each typically.  The clacks are hoarded and then profiteering happens.

Honestly I think there is more to the whole thing but whatever.

Oh! That makes much more sense. That's only a ~1200% markup!

What?  Even if that's true, that's only factoring in the cost of materials to make a cap.  What about the time to make the cap?

And most importantly: what about the time and materials to design this whole thing?  As far as I know, you don't just wake up and decide to spend 2 bucks to make a cap.  There has to be preparation and experimentation to find a design that works.  Plus capital (equipment) to create the caps.  Even if that isn't what's going through his head as he does this (repaying his investments, that is), it still can't be ignored and frankly it's not worth criticizing him over.

No, I think the 1200% comment is to the secondhand markup.

Since we're in off topic and there's no derailment threat I'll respond earnestly.  :)

Thimplum's comment was after they were notified that clacks sell from clack himself for 14-30 dollars.  30 dollars sale price for $2 item would be 1400% markup (extra 28 dollars), so that's in the same ballpark as the comment made.  I figured Thimplum was referring to this markup point.  Maybe not.  :shrug:

I see what you mean, I just figured he meant the actual insanity of secondhand markups.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 22 August 2013, 23:38:09
Polar pops are only like $.75

That is raw cost. You also have to factor in the time he spends grabbing it.

/me suspects this is a jab at him.   :rolleyes:
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: funkymeeba on Thu, 22 August 2013, 23:48:48
/me suspects this is a jab at him.   :rolleyes:

Nah, I'm just having fun. :D Some people think, "Time is money." I think, "God damned Reese's Puffs."
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: hashbaz on Thu, 22 August 2013, 23:49:59
Nah, I'm just having fun. :D Some people think, "Time is money." I think, "God damned Reese's Puffs."

That's my guiding life philosophy as well.

Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Wildcard on Thu, 22 August 2013, 23:51:19
I once saw a similar sell off as several members threw in the towels, I actually asked some other senior members if something was going down due to all the clack sales, and of course they hadn't heard of anything.

Months passed, the sales slowed down and it became a ghost town with no one selling clacks. Then there were a few CC sales, and everything picked back up. Ebb and flow...

We know this

1) clack continues to have high success selling his clacks
2) these sales technically end in less then 1 second, with thousands of people missing out.
3) some of the other senior members who have run into life difficulties are reducing "SOME" of their collections.

I myself contemplated selling off some of my more valuable items to raise some cash for some big expenses (ie. baby,  insurance costs, possible new hobbies ie. cycling)

Fortunately, I've withheld myself from quitting my current job. I just needed to cut back for awhile.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: demik on Fri, 23 August 2013, 00:24:20
boobs.

always relevant.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: noisyturtle on Fri, 23 August 2013, 00:26:23
these sales technically end in less then 1 second, with thousands of people missing out.

Then explain how the same group of people 'win' a clack in every sale. Having lost out on the past 13 in a row, most being submitted within a second, I refuse to believe some people are simply that lucky to walk away with what they want from every sale.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: The_Beast on Fri, 23 August 2013, 00:32:09
these sales technically end in less then 1 second, with thousands of people missing out.

Then explain how the same group of people 'win' a clack in every sale. Having lost out on the past 13 in a row, most being submitted within a second, I refuse to believe some people are simply that lucky to walk away with what they want from every sale.

They can send emails faster than you?
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Wildcard on Fri, 23 August 2013, 00:37:31
these sales technically end in less then 1 second, with thousands of people missing out.

Then explain how the same group of people 'win' a clack in every sale. Having lost out on the past 13 in a row, most being submitted within a second, I refuse to believe some people are simply that lucky to walk away with what they want from every sale.

They can send emails faster than you?

Science?

More
Core services admins with hell-a exchange/mail server experience
Network admins who understand how to reduce latency
Good NTP implementations
Script monkeys
People who use geo location to their advantage
Potent potables
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Wildcard on Fri, 23 August 2013, 00:41:24
It's very rare that someone gets everything they want.

And we do have some members who have spent thousands on trades, purchases, etc.. to build their collections.

boobs.

always relevant.

Always
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: MKULTRA on Fri, 23 August 2013, 00:41:46
these sales technically end in less then 1 second, with thousands of people missing out.

Then explain how the same group of people 'win' a clack in every sale. Having lost out on the past 13 in a row, most being submitted within a second, I refuse to believe some people are simply that lucky to walk away with what they want from every sale.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: rowdy on Fri, 23 August 2013, 01:02:31
boobs.

always relevant.

+1
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: eth0s on Fri, 23 August 2013, 02:19:54
boobs.

always relevant.

+1

+2
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: domoaligato on Fri, 23 August 2013, 03:15:44
I am flattered by the comments about thinking the new keycap vendors will be able to compete with CC.
No way is that my intent. I just want to make some cool stuff and get it out to people to enjoy.
CC's quality is way better then what I am producing.
But I will let you guys be the judge of that.

On Topic:
I never get in on cc's 4grabs sales.
I really wanted the candy corn set.
I am not part of some secret club.
Candy corn has always been my favorite halloween candy.
So I bought what I wanted.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Michael on Fri, 23 August 2013, 03:17:41
There is really only one logical course of action here, and that is for you to join the revolution!!!!


(http://i.imgur.com/P0vy290.jpg)
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: domoaligato on Fri, 23 August 2013, 03:50:20
Brocaps,

As someone that hand makes your own caps and can relate, I want to discuss for a moment the level of quality control/attention to detail that click clack demonstrates that is damn near impossible round after round but he seems to do it.

Perfect color matching.

Layering consistency for the julyscicles, october fest, candy corn blanks.

His double and triple shots are not painted they are actually casted material. The thin borders/outlines on the 420 tricolor keys and the tricolor skulls teeth are incredible. It looks like he applies the first layer with toothpicks/brushes to each area of the mold.

His level of perfection for a hand made product is incredible.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: rowdy on Fri, 23 August 2013, 03:54:26
Brocaps,

As someone that hand makes your own caps and can relate, I want to discuss for a moment the level of quality control/attention to detail that click clack demonstrates that is damn near impossible round after round but he seems to do it.

Perfect color matching.

Layering consistency for the julyscicles, october fest, candy corn blanks.

His double and triple shots are not painted they are actually casted material. The thin borders/outlines on the 420 tricolor keys and the tricolor skulls teeth are incredible. It looks like he applies the first layer with toothpicks/brushes to each area of the mold.

His level of perfection for a hand made product is incredible.

It's all his gnomes and their tireless little fingers.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 23 August 2013, 04:03:06

It's all his gnomes and their tireless little fingers.

^^ clearly this

Santa has his elves, click clack has his gnomes.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: meiosis on Fri, 23 August 2013, 04:08:29
I think clacks are redeemable for drugs in some remote part of California, tri-colors are nearly an oz worth of the good stuff.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: sth on Fri, 23 August 2013, 04:20:30
I think clacks are redeemable for drugs in some remote part of California, tri-colors are nearly an oz worth of the good stuff.

so cal, folks.

my sympathies meiosis.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: rowdy on Fri, 23 August 2013, 04:41:51
So remind me, where is the Clack Factory?
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 23 August 2013, 04:55:45
So remind me, where is the Clack Factory?


Somewhere in Cali
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: rowdy on Fri, 23 August 2013, 04:58:04
So remind me, where is the Clack Factory?


Somewhere in Cali


SoCal?
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Tym on Fri, 23 August 2013, 05:55:21
SoCal?
50cal?
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: snoopy on Fri, 23 August 2013, 06:24:15
So remind me, where is the Clack Factory?


Somewhere in Cali


SoCal?
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=33569.msg975147#msg975147
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: hashbaz on Fri, 23 August 2013, 15:41:03
Brocaps,

As someone that hand makes your own caps and can relate, I want to discuss for a moment the level of quality control/attention to detail that click clack demonstrates that is damn near impossible round after round but he seems to do it.

Perfect color matching.

Layering consistency for the julyscicles, october fest, candy corn blanks.

His double and triple shots are not painted they are actually casted material. The thin borders/outlines on the 420 tricolor keys and the tricolor skulls teeth are incredible. It looks like he applies the first layer with toothpicks/brushes to each area of the mold.

His level of perfection for a hand made product is incredible.

I believe I remember reading that CC worked in the special effects industry as a model maker.  He mentioned working on Nightmare Before Christmas IIRC.  He's a craftsman and a professional.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: mauri on Fri, 23 August 2013, 15:47:54
Brocaps,

As someone that hand makes your own caps and can relate, I want to discuss for a moment the level of quality control/attention to detail that click clack demonstrates that is damn near impossible round after round but he seems to do it.

Perfect color matching.

Layering consistency for the julyscicles, october fest, candy corn blanks.

His double and triple shots are not painted they are actually casted material. The thin borders/outlines on the 420 tricolor keys and the tricolor skulls teeth are incredible. It looks like he applies the first layer with toothpicks/brushes to each area of the mold.

His level of perfection for a hand made product is incredible.

I believe I remember reading that CC worked in the special effects industry as a model maker.  He mentioned working on Nightmare Before Christmas IIRC.  He's a craftsman and a professional.

Artisan. Mentor. Renaissance man. The ultimate human being. Brings a tear to my eye. Great men move the masses.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: eth0s on Fri, 23 August 2013, 17:49:00
Brocaps,

As someone that hand makes your own caps and can relate, I want to discuss for a moment the level of quality control/attention to detail that click clack demonstrates that is damn near impossible round after round but he seems to do it.

Perfect color matching.

Layering consistency for the julyscicles, october fest, candy corn blanks.

His double and triple shots are not painted they are actually casted material. The thin borders/outlines on the 420 tricolor keys and the tricolor skulls teeth are incredible. It looks like he applies the first layer with toothpicks/brushes to each area of the mold.

His level of perfection for a hand made product is incredible.

I believe I remember reading that CC worked in the special effects industry as a model maker.  He mentioned working on Nightmare Before Christmas IIRC.  He's a craftsman and a professional.

Artisan. Mentor. Renaissance man. The ultimate human being. Brings a tear to my eye. Great men move the masses.

So true.  Lesser men only move their bowels.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: meiosis on Fri, 23 August 2013, 18:09:24
Brocaps,

As someone that hand makes your own caps and can relate, I want to discuss for a moment the level of quality control/attention to detail that click clack demonstrates that is damn near impossible round after round but he seems to do it.

Perfect color matching.

Layering consistency for the julyscicles, october fest, candy corn blanks.

His double and triple shots are not painted they are actually casted material. The thin borders/outlines on the 420 tricolor keys and the tricolor skulls teeth are incredible. It looks like he applies the first layer with toothpicks/brushes to each area of the mold.

His level of perfection for a hand made product is incredible.

I believe I remember reading that CC worked in the special effects industry as a model maker.  He mentioned working on Nightmare Before Christmas IIRC.  He's a craftsman and a professional.

Artisan. Mentor. Renaissance man. The ultimate human being. Brings a tear to my eye. Great men move the masses.

So true.  Lesser men only move their bowels.

Nothin wrong with that :cool:
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 24 August 2013, 04:58:47
Brocaps,

As someone that hand makes your own caps and can relate, I want to discuss for a moment the level of quality control/attention to detail that click clack demonstrates that is damn near impossible round after round but he seems to do it.

Perfect color matching.

Layering consistency for the julyscicles, october fest, candy corn blanks.

His double and triple shots are not painted they are actually casted material. The thin borders/outlines on the 420 tricolor keys and the tricolor skulls teeth are incredible. It looks like he applies the first layer with toothpicks/brushes to each area of the mold.

His level of perfection for a hand made product is incredible.

I believe I remember reading that CC worked in the special effects industry as a model maker.  He mentioned working on Nightmare Before Christmas IIRC.  He's a craftsman and a professional.

That explains a lot!

Plus we are extra lucky to have him around :)
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Grim Fandango on Sat, 24 August 2013, 05:06:25
I think clacks are redeemable for drugs in some remote part of California, tri-colors are nearly an oz worth of the good stuff.

Uhhh, no . We grind them up and sniff them directly.

Why do you think they cost so much. To put them on a keyboard? Lol, no,.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 24 August 2013, 05:28:14
I think clacks are redeemable for drugs in some remote part of California, tri-colors are nearly an oz worth of the good stuff.

Uhhh, no . We grind them up and sniff them directly.

Why do you think they cost so much. To put them on a keyboard? Lol, no,.

Oh I get it - and the different coloured ones have different chemicals in them?
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: MOZ on Sat, 24 August 2013, 06:56:00
Conspiracies, conspiracies everywhere.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 24 August 2013, 06:58:05
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And all the keyboards did shrink
Conspiracies conspiracies everywhere
Not any clack to click.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: mauri on Sat, 24 August 2013, 07:17:03
I think clacks are redeemable for drugs in some remote part of California, tri-colors are nearly an oz worth of the good stuff.

Uhhh, no . We grind them up and sniff them directly.

Why do you think they cost so much. To put them on a keyboard? Lol, no,.

Oh I get it - and the different coloured ones have different chemicals in them?

Not chemicals, breeds. Clacks grow in vines. Haven't you ever been to a clackyard.

The skulls give you a strong physical body high that'll make you sleepy or "couch-locked" and provides you with a sleepy relaxation, compared to a julysicle/oktoberfest high, which is known to be more energetic and uplifting.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: noisyturtle on Sat, 24 August 2013, 07:56:49
Surprised that there's been no speculation on who he is.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Tym on Sat, 24 August 2013, 08:00:50
Surprised that there's been no speculation on who he is.
Thats because we all know who he is? No one told you?
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: longweight on Sat, 24 August 2013, 08:05:17
Glad that I sold all of mine when I did!
Title: .
Post by: esoomenona on Sat, 24 August 2013, 08:19:33
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Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Tym on Sat, 24 August 2013, 08:19:55
clackclark is Obama. He has saved our country, as well as this forum.
I was going to say that :(
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Dubsgalore on Mon, 26 August 2013, 13:51:08
never have i spend more then $24 (retail) to this day, and i don't ever plan on it.

You traded Raindrop for a Julysicle didn't you? I think that's more than $24. Don't tell half truths to make yourself look better.

just seeing this now,  'don't tell half truths to make yourself look better',
I got my 3 months use out of raindrop, i enjoyed it, but my interests changed and i no longer needed/wanted it. I paid about $74 for raindrop, but got my use out of it and traded it for a clack, so yes, i have only paid for $24 for a clack, and i will stick by that statement. just because i didn't shell out $74 on a clack doesnt mean i paid $74..i don't consider it that..

and it's not like i bought raindrop just to trade for that julysicle, i bought it, used it, and then traded it once my interests had changed.

don't call me out for 'making myself look better' at all dude...this thread is full of white knights and tin hat conspiratards
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: esoomenona on Mon, 26 August 2013, 13:56:29
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Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: mauri on Mon, 26 August 2013, 14:27:33
don't forget about the reptilian free masons who run the world from behind the curtains

the truth is out there friend
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: meiosis on Mon, 26 August 2013, 22:32:37
Jack O lanterns/Mr. Fridays can be traded in for it's weight in gold
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 26 August 2013, 22:44:09
Jack O lanterns/Mr. Fridays can be traded in for it's weight in gold

You could probably work out how much that actually is, and I wouldn't be surprised if they trade for more than their weight in gold.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: noisyturtle on Mon, 26 August 2013, 23:23:16
Why is Mr. Friday so sought after? It's one of the more common 'rares'. Sure it looks cool, yeah.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: The_Beast on Mon, 26 August 2013, 23:25:04
Why is Mr. Friday so sought after? It's one of the more common 'rares'. Sure it looks cool, yeah.

I don't get it either. Don't get me wrong, it's cool, but there are much cooler ones.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: MKULTRA on Mon, 26 August 2013, 23:35:19
Why is Mr. Friday so sought after? It's one of the more common 'rares'. Sure it looks cool, yeah.

I don't get it either. Don't get me wrong, it's cool, but there are much cooler ones.
Much easier to attain though.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 26 August 2013, 23:49:15
Why is Mr. Friday so sought after? It's one of the more common 'rares'. Sure it looks cool, yeah.

I don't get it either. Don't get me wrong, it's cool, but there are much cooler ones.
Much easier to attain though.

I have not got one - anyone want to give me one? :D
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: MOZ on Tue, 27 August 2013, 09:08:36
Why is Mr. Friday so sought after? It's one of the more common 'rares'. Sure it looks cool, yeah.

common rare. lol.  I don't get the pricing on on the clacks, how some cost so much more than others.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: MKULTRA on Tue, 27 August 2013, 09:33:43
Why is Mr. Friday so sought after? It's one of the more common 'rares'. Sure it looks cool, yeah.

I don't get it either. Don't get me wrong, it's cool, but there are much cooler ones.
Much easier to attain though.

I have not got one - anyone want to give me one? :D
Compared to like OG Tri and Jack o Lantern :P
Title: .
Post by: esoomenona on Tue, 27 August 2013, 10:03:30
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Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: MTManiac on Tue, 27 August 2013, 10:16:18
never have i spend more then $24 (retail) to this day, and i don't ever plan on it.

You traded Raindrop for a Julysicle didn't you? I think that's more than $24. Don't tell half truths to make yourself look better.

just seeing this now,  'don't tell half truths to make yourself look better',
I got my 3 months use out of raindrop, i enjoyed it, but my interests changed and i no longer needed/wanted it. I paid about $74 for raindrop, but got my use out of it and traded it for a clack, so yes, i have only paid for $24 for a clack, and i will stick by that statement. just because i didn't shell out $74 on a clack doesnt mean i paid $74..i don't consider it that..

and it's not like i bought raindrop just to trade for that julysicle, i bought it, used it, and then traded it once my interests had changed.

don't call me out for 'making myself look better' at all dude...this thread is full of white knights and tin hat conspiratards

wait, so if I give/trade someone a new iphone5 for 'services rendered' but never gave them cash then I didn't 'purchase' said services?
I need to go talk to my lawyer!!!
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Photekq on Tue, 27 August 2013, 10:26:59
wait, so if I give/trade someone a new iphone5 for 'services rendered' but never gave them cash then I didn't 'purchase' said services?
I need to go talk to my lawyer!!!
No.. His point is :
-He paid $74 for raindrop
-He, after months of using the raindrop, traded it for a clack. Therefore :
-Raindrop($74) = clack -> incorrect
-Raindrop($74) = clack + months of being able to use raindrop -> correct
Title: .
Post by: esoomenona on Tue, 27 August 2013, 10:29:06
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Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Photekq on Tue, 27 August 2013, 10:32:33
I have not seen a single set of caps sell for that cheap, even after months of use. Therefore, it's incorrect.

We all know that if he had placed the set up for sale, he would have asked for more than $24.
Maybe those months of use were worth $50 to him. Idk :confused:
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Dubsgalore on Tue, 27 August 2013, 10:33:02
I have not seen a single set of caps sell for that cheap, even after months of use. Therefore, it's incorrect.

We all know that if he had placed the set up for sale, he would have asked for more than $24.

where do you get the idea that i ever said i was going to ask for $24?..
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: domoaligato on Tue, 27 August 2013, 10:35:26
(http://www.debbieschlussel.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/cantwealljustgetalong.jpg)
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: BunnyLake on Tue, 27 August 2013, 10:36:21
I have not seen a single set of caps sell for that cheap, even after months of use. Therefore, it's incorrect.

We all know that if he had placed the set up for sale, he would have asked for more than $24.

where do you get the idea that i ever said i was going to ask for $24?..

you are arguing against your own point bro

the real point should be though, why does anyone even care

Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: lcs on Tue, 27 August 2013, 10:37:27
the real point should be though, why does anyone even care

+1
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Dubsgalore on Tue, 27 August 2013, 10:41:55
I'm not trying to say i didn't trade something of higher value then retail for a clack, that's obvious

I just didn't shovel out $74 for a clack directly, i traded it after i got my use out of it, and i'm not trying to say i broke even, i'm still down $74 for it all
 
I just don't understand why someone has to get his **** hard over it
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Binge on Tue, 27 August 2013, 11:00:52
COMING to a conclusion is SLOW and HARD.  FASTER dubs, FASTER!
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: MTManiac on Tue, 27 August 2013, 11:06:34
I'm not trying to say i didn't trade something of higher value then retail for a clack, that's obvious

I just didn't shovel out $74 for a clack directly, i traded it after i got my use out of it, and i'm not trying to say i broke even, i'm still down $74 for it all
 
I just don't understand why someone has to get his **** hard over it

the same reason certain people want to be moderators

fyi, just talked to my lawyer and he said I was crazy, darn entrapment anyways
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: eth0s on Tue, 27 August 2013, 12:16:05
I'm not trying to say i didn't trade something of higher value then retail for a clack, that's obvious

I just didn't shovel out $74 for a clack directly, i traded it after i got my use out of it, and i'm not trying to say i broke even, i'm still down $74 for it all
 
I just don't understand why someone has to get his **** hard over it

Well, I have never paid more than $1 (USD) for a Clack.  I did spend $199 on shipping and handling though, but that was only one time, and that Clack was coming all the way from Connecticut, which is like the next state over from New York, so it was totally reasonable.

One question, whose **** gets hard over $74?  I don't know anybody.  Now $80, that's a different story.  I sprout serious wood for $80.  Around $88, well, let's just say you might need to put on some goggles. 
Title: .
Post by: esoomenona on Tue, 27 August 2013, 12:21:52
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Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Dubsgalore on Tue, 27 August 2013, 12:23:49
sniff...sniff...anyone else smell it?
Title: .
Post by: esoomenona on Tue, 27 August 2013, 12:28:44
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Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Dubsgalore on Tue, 27 August 2013, 12:32:59
sniff...sniff...anyone else smell it?

Is that you, Dubs? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9oGa5T9BKo)

good lord that was a weak par
step it up bruh
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: eth0s on Tue, 27 August 2013, 12:34:15
You paid ONE WHOLE DOLLAR!? You should be ashamed... I get all of mine for free. I mean, I traded money for them, but I had that money in my wallet, thus had gotten use out of it, so it wasn't worth anything anymore.

Well, I paid that $1 by PayPal, so technically I never actually had any $1 money.  The so-called $1 money went from my cyberspace bank into cyberspace PayPal, and then it went wherever money goes over the internet.  So I didn't really use any actual $1 money per se.  Plus $1 money in a checking account is really not money since it's about to be spent anyway, and has no money-like qualities.  You can't crinkle it or smell it or make it rain a $1 dollar bill.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: MTManiac on Tue, 27 August 2013, 12:37:09
sniff...sniff...anyone else smell it?

Is that you, Dubs? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9oGa5T9BKo)

moose making everyone click the link instead of being able to listen with an easy [youtube] tag

what a moose

Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: domoaligato on Tue, 27 August 2013, 12:40:02
Can we get back on topic of a clack conspiracy?

Y meh clacks from auction nawt ship yet ????
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: snoopy on Tue, 27 August 2013, 12:42:52
Can we get back on topic of a clack conspiracy?

Y meh clacks from auction nawt ship yet ????

shipping of clacks needs to be approved by clack circle... and this needs some time...
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: domoaligato on Tue, 27 August 2013, 12:45:18
Can we get back on topic of a clack conspiracy?

Y meh clacks from auction nawt ship yet ????

shipping of clacks needs to be approved by clack circle... and this needs some time...

makes sense to me.

Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Thimplum on Tue, 27 August 2013, 12:48:29
Can we get back on topic of a clack conspiracy?

Ask and ye shall recieve.

So... I think it obvious that NO ONE would actually pay the inflated prices for CCs. CC most likely has 4 or 5 accounts and multiple proxies so that the mods don't notice them.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: domoaligato on Tue, 27 August 2013, 13:05:27
Can we get back on topic of a clack conspiracy?

Ask and ye shall recieve.

So... I think it obvious that NO ONE would actually pay the inflated prices for CCs. CC most likely has 4 or 5 accounts and multiple proxies so that the mods don't notice them.


I see them as art that is collected and gains value over time, as all things that are collected do.

the part of this topic that catches my eye is that cc could have them mass produced and flood the market. But if he was to mass produce them they would not be of the same quality/materials.

It is like the old transformers used to be made from metal and they are all plastic now.
The og metal transformers are all worth big bucks now.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: The_Beast on Tue, 27 August 2013, 20:28:03
I have not seen a single set of caps sell for that cheap, even after months of use. Therefore, it's incorrect.

We all know that if he had placed the set up for sale, he would have asked for more than $24.

where do you get the idea that i ever said i was going to ask for $24?..

you are arguing against your own point bro

the real point should be though, why does anyone even care



Moose is rambled at the fact that dubs is claim to have never spent more than $24 on a julysicle, which is clearly wrong. He spent $74 on a set and traded it for a julysicle, make the julysicle "bought" for $74 and making the statment "I've never paid more than $24 for a clack" a lie


Moose doesn't like liars
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Dubsgalore on Tue, 27 August 2013, 20:35:07
Moose is rambled at the fact that dubs is claim to have never spent more than $24 on a julysicle, which is clearly wrong. He spent $74 on a set and traded it for a julysicle, make the julysicle "bought" for $74 and making the statment "I've never paid more than $24 for a clack" a lie


Moose doesn't like liars

haven't bought a clack for more then $24, still

oh no! would suck to have moose not like me...

and god forbid you don't like me either  :)) :))

 
1600th, shout out to the_beast
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: The_Beast on Tue, 27 August 2013, 20:40:28
Well then, the money I spent on my Vader, I got my use out if it and I got it for free!


#dubslogic


Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: tjcaustin on Tue, 27 August 2013, 20:42:09
Moose is rambled at the fact that dubs is claim to have never spent more than $24 on a julysicle, which is clearly wrong. He spent $74 on a set and traded it for a julysicle, make the julysicle "bought" for $74 and making the statment "I've never paid more than $24 for a clack" a lie


Moose doesn't like liars

haven't bought a clack for more then $24, still

oh no! would suck to have moose not like me...

and god forbid you don't like me either  :)) :))

 
1600th, shout out to the_beast

The point they're trying to make that it feels like you're purposefully dodging is those keys you traded still had value even though you were bored with them.  Enough so that you could trade them for a julysicle.

Or are you going to claim you can buy a replacement raindrop set for less than $24 now?
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: MKULTRA on Tue, 27 August 2013, 20:42:46
Pls everybody take a deep breath.  Ahhhhh.  That is much better  :thumb:
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Thimplum on Tue, 27 August 2013, 20:46:02
I don't get it.

Dubs gets a Raindrop set for $74, most likely not knowing that he would ever trade it for a clack.

Uses it for a while.

Enjoys using it.

Finally, trades it for a clack.

HE PAID $74 FOR A CLACK!
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Dubsgalore on Tue, 27 August 2013, 20:50:05
The point they're trying to make that it feels like you're purposefully dodging is those keys you traded still had value even though you were bored with them.  Enough so that you could trade them for a julysicle.

Or are you going to claim you can buy a replacement raindrop set for less than $24 now?

i've clarified a page ago, but i'll say it again
I haven't directly bought a clack for more then $24, still havent and wont (for more then retail)
i've traded something of $74 in value, after i got my use out of it, so yes, i am down $74 still, and "technically" "paid" $74 for the clack
but still, as sane logic goes, i haven't bought a clack for more then $24, i didn't go to the classifieds and say "buying julysicles, name your price"
if you want to be an aspie and say 'OUEUEE YOU'VE BOUGHT ONE FOR $74 OOOHHH LIAR!' then go ahead and i will laugh at you  :))

Well then, the money I spent on my Vader, I got my use out if it and I got it for free!

#dubslogic

clarified it a page ago, please read dood
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Thimplum on Tue, 27 August 2013, 20:51:42
if you want to be an aspie

stop
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: nubbinator on Tue, 27 August 2013, 20:52:52
(http://i.imgur.com/tXjedYa.gif)
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Photoelectric on Tue, 27 August 2013, 21:00:15
What is the purpose of arguing about intrinsic value of keycaps?  They are clearly valued differently by different people, and the difference is going to be very subjective and vary based on current conditions.  If two parties wanted to trade a keycap set for one rare cap and were both content with the outcome--what's the problem?  I bet that Raindrop set could go for a lot of money now as well, as it's so rare.  Clacks get sold for $200+ periodically--there was an auction that just ended where many went for quite a lot of money, and it was okay.  Yet sometimes it's not okay...  If something is very desirable and is in low supply--it becomes expensive.  I understand that you might feel that the manufacturer of those caps is not getting that money, but that could be extrapolated to many things.

There's so much arguing about semantics, but the big picture is going to remain the same.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Michael on Tue, 27 August 2013, 21:05:52
There's so many jimmies being rustled in here.


(http://i.imgur.com/eHLo4jd.jpg)
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: cactux on Tue, 27 August 2013, 21:14:22
Some people start making a drama because they do not own clacks. I have been here several years and unfornatually I had very bad luck getting the clacks from cc. I had to pay crazy prices to get almost 90% of my collection. Nobody forced me to buy them. Are the seller evil guys? No they are not, they were kind enought to offer me the clacks.  Keep in mind that gettig clacks is a constant auction, eaven if you do not like it.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: cactux on Tue, 27 August 2013, 21:14:56
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Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Photekq on Tue, 27 August 2013, 21:35:29
i am a heron. i haev a long neck and i pick fish out of the water w/ my beak. if you dont stop arguing i will fly into your kitchen tonight and make a mess of your pots and pans
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: The_Beast on Tue, 27 August 2013, 21:40:58
Well then, the money I spent on my Vader, I got my use out if it and I got it for free!

#dubslogic

clarified it a page ago, please read dood


This quote?
never have i spend more then $24 (retail) to this day, and i don't ever plan on it.

You traded Raindrop for a Julysicle didn't you? I think that's more than $24. Don't tell half truths to make yourself look better.

just seeing this now,  'don't tell half truths to make yourself look better',
I got my 3 months use out of raindrop, i enjoyed it, but my interests changed and i no longer needed/wanted it. I paid about $74 for raindrop, but got my use out of it and traded it for a clack, so yes, i have only paid for $24 for a clack, and i will stick by that statement. just because i didn't shell out $74 on a clack doesnt mean i paid $74..i don't consider it that..

and it's not like i bought raindrop just to trade for that julysicle, i bought it, used it, and then traded it once my interests had changed.

don't call me out for 'making myself look better' at all dude...this thread is full of white knights and tin hat conspiratards

This makes no logical sense. I understand that the set isn't worth $74 after 3 months of use (Even tho I'm sure you could have sold it for $74+ used), but saying you have never paid more than $24 for a julysicle just just asinine
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: noisyturtle on Tue, 27 August 2013, 21:43:56
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Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Dubsgalore on Tue, 27 August 2013, 21:47:20
I'm not trying to say i didn't trade something of higher value then retail for a clack, that's obvious

I just didn't shovel out $74 for a clack directly, i traded it after i got my use out of it, and i'm not trying to say i broke even, i'm still down $74 for it all
 
I just don't understand why someone has to get his **** hard over it

i've clarified a page ago, but i'll say it again
I haven't directly bought a clack for more then $24, still havent and wont (for more then retail)
i've traded something of $74 in value, after i got my use out of it, so yes, i am down $74 still, and "technically" "paid" $74 for the clack
but still, as sane logic goes, i haven't bought a clack for more then $24, i didn't go to the classifieds and say "buying julysicles, name your price"
if you want to be an aspie and say 'OUEUEE YOU'VE BOUGHT ONE FOR $74 OOOHHH LIAR!' then go ahead and i will laugh at you  :))

oi oi, over here
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: demik on Tue, 27 August 2013, 21:50:43
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/tXjedYa.gif)


this is kristin from laguna beach?

man she was hot. but her friend with the boobs and glasses was low key hotter

just googled her.

wasnt that hot now that i think about it.

lauren was hot tho. met her at work once.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: The_Beast on Tue, 27 August 2013, 21:56:20
I'm not trying to say i didn't trade something of higher value then retail for a clack, that's obvious

I just didn't shovel out $74 for a clack directly, i traded it after i got my use out of it, and i'm not trying to say i broke even, i'm still down $74 for it all
 
I just don't understand why someone has to get his **** hard over it

i've clarified a page ago, but i'll say it again
I haven't directly bought a clack for more then $24, still havent and wont (for more then retail)
i've traded something of $74 in value, after i got my use out of it, so yes, i am down $74 still, and "technically" "paid" $74 for the clack
but still, as sane logic goes, i haven't bought a clack for more then $24, i didn't go to the classifieds and say "buying julysicles, name your price"
if you want to be an aspie and say 'OUEUEE YOU'VE BOUGHT ONE FOR $74 OOOHHH LIAR!' then go ahead and i will laugh at you  :))

oi oi, over here


I'll try to put this in simple terms so you can understand

You bought a cap set for $74
You traded said cap set for a julysicle
You therefore paid $74 for that julysicle

"Directly" you didn't pay $74 for that clack, but you really paid $74 for that clack
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Michael on Tue, 27 August 2013, 21:56:59
You guys have been going on about this for 2 pages now. Can you change the subject?
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: kmiller8 on Tue, 27 August 2013, 21:59:35
You guys have been going on about this for 2 pages now. Can you change the subject?

This is now a thread dedicated to jimmies.

(http://i.imgur.com/0Z3Ow.jpg)
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Dubsgalore on Tue, 27 August 2013, 21:59:48
You guys have been going on about this for 2 pages now. Can you change the subject?

he can read what i said to TJ :p

im not going to paste it again
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: demik on Tue, 27 August 2013, 22:01:20
everybody stop fighting and help me make this happen http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=44539.msg1017881#new
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Topre on Tue, 27 August 2013, 22:16:58
When I was very young, I was not the horror lover. So every time I watched a scary movie, I'd have nightmares. My story starts at school. I was in the 5th grade, an outcast from the other kids. Well, we were all in the girls bathroom and one girl started talking about Bloody Mary. She said, "If you turn all the lights out in a bathroom, lock the door. Light one candle and spin around three times looking into a mirror and say 'Bloody Mary' three times she'll show up behind you."

I was very doubtful of this but I thought I'd prove it wrong. Now as I said, I was a scaredy-cat as a child so I didn't do it the way she said. I had all the lights off but it was in the daytime and I was in my room, not the bathroom. I lit a candle (I stole my mother's lighter while she was napping) I looked in my vanity mirror and said 'Bloody Mary' three times while turning.

I had my eyes closed the entire time and when I opened them and looked into the mirror, there she stood behind me. She had obnoxiously long nappy black hair, sunken in eyes, painted red lips, she wore a white gown stained with blood and her skin also had traces of blood on it.

I began to panic. I turned around and nothing was there but when I turned back to the mirror she still stood there. Then she began to speak. I couldn't hear what she said because I began to hyperventilate. I fell to my knees and when I eventually got back up that night. There were bloody hand prints on my mirror. I immediately cleaned up it and threw a blanket over the mirror.
That night I felt like I was being watched, but I refused to open my eyes. My clueless mother never noticed something was wrong with me180px-Bloody mary ghostThe Image in my Mirror.
DoNotBlinkAdded by DoNotBlink
. Every time I passed by a mirror I could feel Bloody Mary watching me. I refused to look in a mirror. A month later I thought I was safe from her so I took the blanket off my mirror. I looked in it and I only saw myself, in my room, nothing more. I sighed in relief and went on my way. That night while I was sleeping I heard a bell ring. It didn't sound like any bell I had ever heard before. Then I heard her speak again. Her words still burn into my brain like an undying flame.
"Little children who sleep the night away

Shall be met with a terrible fate.

May blood stain their body and their bones break

This bell with ring out but none shall be saved."

I was deeply afraid. Much too afraid to open my eyes. But I couldn't fall back asleep. The next night the same thing happened. That horrible bell rang out again and her voice came to me again.

"Little girl who sleeps upon this bed

You've escaped death's hand but not again.

You'll be met with the same fate that I have met

Sweet nightmares, sweet girl you'll soon be dead."

I was really scared now. So much so I couldn't stand it. I shot open my eyes and my room was empty. I looked over at my mirror and there was blood stains on my mirror. I turned over to my window and tried to go back to sleep with no avail. The next day I went over to my grandmothers house for the day. I got on her computer to search up Bloody Mary. When I did I clicked on multiple websites and read origin stories. They were all horrible and different. I didn't want to die like this let alone at all. I was only 10 almost 11 for gods sake! My grandmother's computer started jumping around and it crashed but right before it did, Bloody Mary's face covered the screen. I backed away from the computer and had my grandpa try to fix it. He had to get a new computer entirely.

I was screwed. Very screwed. But who would I go to for help? They would think I'm crazy or just a silly child. The two friends I had wouldn't understand. They were goody goody teachers pets. I had no idea where to go next. I put a blanket over my mirror again hoping it would help. I never told anyone my experiences until now. Even today, 5 years after it all happened I can't look at myself in the mirror the same way. Never look at whats standing behind you in a mirror.

Source (http://creepypasta.wikia.com/wiki/Bloody_Mary,_Bloody_Mary,_Bloody_Mary...)
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: MKULTRA on Tue, 27 August 2013, 22:30:57
When I was very young, I was not the horror lover. So every time I watched a scary movie, I'd have nightmares. My story starts at school. I was in the 5th grade, an outcast from the other kids. Well, we were all in the girls bathroom and one girl started talking about Bloody Mary. She said, "If you turn all the lights out in a bathroom, lock the door. Light one candle and spin around three times looking into a mirror and say 'Bloody Mary' three times she'll show up behind you."

I was very doubtful of this but I thought I'd prove it wrong. Now as I said, I was a scaredy-cat as a child so I didn't do it the way she said. I had all the lights off but it was in the daytime and I was in my room, not the bathroom. I lit a candle (I stole my mother's lighter while she was napping) I looked in my vanity mirror and said 'Bloody Mary' three times while turning.

I had my eyes closed the entire time and when I opened them and looked into the mirror, there she stood behind me. She had obnoxiously long nappy black hair, sunken in eyes, painted red lips, she wore a white gown stained with blood and her skin also had traces of blood on it.

I began to panic. I turned around and nothing was there but when I turned back to the mirror she still stood there. Then she began to speak. I couldn't hear what she said because I began to hyperventilate. I fell to my knees and when I eventually got back up that night. There were bloody hand prints on my mirror. I immediately cleaned up it and threw a blanket over the mirror.
That night I felt like I was being watched, but I refused to open my eyes. My clueless mother never noticed something was wrong with me180px-Bloody mary ghostThe Image in my Mirror.
DoNotBlinkAdded by DoNotBlink
. Every time I passed by a mirror I could feel Bloody Mary watching me. I refused to look in a mirror. A month later I thought I was safe from her so I took the blanket off my mirror. I looked in it and I only saw myself, in my room, nothing more. I sighed in relief and went on my way. That night while I was sleeping I heard a bell ring. It didn't sound like any bell I had ever heard before. Then I heard her speak again. Her words still burn into my brain like an undying flame.
"Little children who sleep the night away

Shall be met with a terrible fate.

May blood stain their body and their bones break

This bell with ring out but none shall be saved."

I was deeply afraid. Much too afraid to open my eyes. But I couldn't fall back asleep. The next night the same thing happened. That horrible bell rang out again and her voice came to me again.

"Little girl who sleeps upon this bed

You've escaped death's hand but not again.

You'll be met with the same fate that I have met

Sweet nightmares, sweet girl you'll soon be dead."

I was really scared now. So much so I couldn't stand it. I shot open my eyes and my room was empty. I looked over at my mirror and there was blood stains on my mirror. I turned over to my window and tried to go back to sleep with no avail. The next day I went over to my grandmothers house for the day. I got on her computer to search up Bloody Mary. When I did I clicked on multiple websites and read origin stories. They were all horrible and different. I didn't want to die like this let alone at all. I was only 10 almost 11 for gods sake! My grandmother's computer started jumping around and it crashed but right before it did, Bloody Mary's face covered the screen. I backed away from the computer and had my grandpa try to fix it. He had to get a new computer entirely.

I was screwed. Very screwed. But who would I go to for help? They would think I'm crazy or just a silly child. The two friends I had wouldn't understand. They were goody goody teachers pets. I had no idea where to go next. I put a blanket over my mirror again hoping it would help. I never told anyone my experiences until now. Even today, 5 years after it all happened I can't look at myself in the mirror the same way. Never look at whats standing behind you in a mirror.

Source (http://creepypasta.wikia.com/wiki/Bloody_Mary,_Bloody_Mary,_Bloody_Mary...)

Stfu
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: domoaligato on Tue, 27 August 2013, 22:36:54
removed as it is a waste of page space

you really just pasted a full section of wikipedia here?
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Topre on Tue, 27 August 2013, 22:46:57
removed as it is a waste of page space

you really just pasted a full section of wikipedia here?

Someone wanted to change the topic, but I just noticed I copy and pasted the wrong thing.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Lastpilot on Tue, 27 August 2013, 23:45:17
Back on topic here...

I've only been here since January but here's my theory on why some of the same people "win" clack sales. I don't completely believe it myself, but if I had to pick a conspiracy I would pick this.

Assumptions:
- Clack knows his keys are popular because of Geekhack
- Popular GHers are more likely to stay
- Popular GHers are more likely to take pretty pictures

Possible Deductions:
- Popular GHers who are more likely to stay and take pretty pictures are more likely to keep clack keys in high value
- If clack wants to continue being a successful vendor, he should sell to these users that post often
- Clack has little benefit to selling to people who do not promote his product i.e. "buy and disappear"
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Thimplum on Wed, 28 August 2013, 07:42:05
When I was very young, I was not the horror lover. So every time I watched a scary movie, I'd have nightmares. My story starts at school. I was in the 5th grade, an outcast from the other kids. Well, we were all in the girls bathroom and one girl started talking about Bloody Mary. She said, "If you turn all the lights out in a bathroom, lock the door. Light one candle and spin around three times looking into a mirror and say 'Bloody Mary' three times she'll show up behind you."

I was very doubtful of this but I thought I'd prove it wrong. Now as I said, I was a scaredy-cat as a child so I didn't do it the way she said. I had all the lights off but it was in the daytime and I was in my room, not the bathroom. I lit a candle (I stole my mother's lighter while she was napping) I looked in my vanity mirror and said 'Bloody Mary' three times while turning.

I had my eyes closed the entire time and when I opened them and looked into the mirror, there she stood behind me. She had obnoxiously long nappy black hair, sunken in eyes, painted red lips, she wore a white gown stained with blood and her skin also had traces of blood on it.

I began to panic. I turned around and nothing was there but when I turned back to the mirror she still stood there. Then she began to speak. I couldn't hear what she said because I began to hyperventilate. I fell to my knees and when I eventually got back up that night. There were bloody hand prints on my mirror. I immediately cleaned up it and threw a blanket over the mirror.
That night I felt like I was being watched, but I refused to open my eyes. My clueless mother never noticed something was wrong with me180px-Bloody mary ghostThe Image in my Mirror.
DoNotBlinkAdded by DoNotBlink
. Every time I passed by a mirror I could feel Bloody Mary watching me. I refused to look in a mirror. A month later I thought I was safe from her so I took the blanket off my mirror. I looked in it and I only saw myself, in my room, nothing more. I sighed in relief and went on my way. That night while I was sleeping I heard a bell ring. It didn't sound like any bell I had ever heard before. Then I heard her speak again. Her words still burn into my brain like an undying flame.
"Little children who sleep the night away

Shall be met with a terrible fate.

May blood stain their body and their bones break

This bell with ring out but none shall be saved."

I was deeply afraid. Much too afraid to open my eyes. But I couldn't fall back asleep. The next night the same thing happened. That horrible bell rang out again and her voice came to me again.

"Little girl who sleeps upon this bed

You've escaped death's hand but not again.

You'll be met with the same fate that I have met

Sweet nightmares, sweet girl you'll soon be dead."

I was really scared now. So much so I couldn't stand it. I shot open my eyes and my room was empty. I looked over at my mirror and there was blood stains on my mirror. I turned over to my window and tried to go back to sleep with no avail. The next day I went over to my grandmothers house for the day. I got on her computer to search up Bloody Mary. When I did I clicked on multiple websites and read origin stories. They were all horrible and different. I didn't want to die like this let alone at all. I was only 10 almost 11 for gods sake! My grandmother's computer started jumping around and it crashed but right before it did, Bloody Mary's face covered the screen. I backed away from the computer and had my grandpa try to fix it. He had to get a new computer entirely.

I was screwed. Very screwed. But who would I go to for help? They would think I'm crazy or just a silly child. The two friends I had wouldn't understand. They were goody goody teachers pets. I had no idea where to go next. I put a blanket over my mirror again hoping it would help. I never told anyone my experiences until now. Even today, 5 years after it all happened I can't look at myself in the mirror the same way. Never look at whats standing behind you in a mirror.

Source (http://creepypasta.wikia.com/wiki/Bloody_Mary,_Bloody_Mary,_Bloody_Mary...)

[creepy/copy] pasta
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: MKULTRA on Wed, 25 September 2013, 20:02:54
I suppose it is time to revive this thread so everybody who is buttmad about the EK sale format can whine

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DGGcdZ4KYbA/T5FeDLPuJJI/AAAAAAAACKo/2ofTef2oC0w/s640/good-good-let-the-jimmies-rustle-through-you.png)
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: demik on Wed, 25 September 2013, 20:06:28
everybody stop fighting and help me make this happen http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=44539.msg1017881#new

this
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 25 September 2013, 20:25:12
Where was that Clark Therapy thread?

Perhaps that should be revived too.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 25 September 2013, 20:34:49
Where was that Clark Therapy thread?

Perhaps that should be revived too.

done!
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: noisyturtle on Wed, 25 September 2013, 20:35:50
Where was that Clark Therapy thread?

Perhaps that should be revived too.

why?
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: demik on Wed, 25 September 2013, 20:36:48
Where was that Clark Therapy thread?

Perhaps that should be revived too.

why?

so the circlejerk can be complete
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 25 September 2013, 20:37:28
Where was that Clark Therapy thread?

Perhaps that should be revived too.

why?

'cause people are gonna be pissed if they don't get one.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 25 September 2013, 20:39:29
Where was that Clark Therapy thread?

Perhaps that should be revived too.

why?

so the circlejerk can be complete

maybe i'll get a clack to put on my HHKB ;)
Title: .
Post by: esoomenona on Thu, 26 September 2013, 11:39:31
.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: The_Beast on Thu, 26 September 2013, 11:41:39
The conspiracy comes full circle. People were selling off their Nightowls for tons of money, and then BAM! Here they come on EK.

Who sold there nightowl?
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: MKULTRA on Thu, 26 September 2013, 11:50:47
The conspiracy comes full circle. People were selling off their Nightowls for tons of money, and then BAM! Here they come on EK.

Who sold there nightowl?
boost to eth0s apparently.  Thats the only one I know of.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: The_Beast on Thu, 26 September 2013, 11:51:52
The conspiracy comes full circle. People were selling off their Nightowls for tons of money, and then BAM! Here they come on EK.

Who sold there nightowl?
boost to eth0s apparently.  Thats the only one I know of.

Awww, ok. I didn't know that eth0s bought that, I thought he always had it.
Title: .
Post by: esoomenona on Thu, 26 September 2013, 16:27:49
.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: The_Beast on Thu, 26 September 2013, 16:38:11
Someone sold one to melt.

That was a T2 (or T3)
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: MKULTRA on Thu, 26 September 2013, 16:54:30
Someone sold one to melt.
Almost 100% sure there is only 1 Night Owl out there right now.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 26 September 2013, 18:10:15
Someone sold one to melt.
Almost 100% sure there is only 1 Night Owl out there right now.

Not for long, and only if you are not referring to the EK office.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: MKULTRA on Thu, 26 September 2013, 18:46:07
Someone sold one to melt.
Almost 100% sure there is only 1 Night Owl out there right now.

Not for long, and only if you are not referring to the EK office.
Correct :P
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Dubsgalore on Thu, 26 September 2013, 19:05:26
EK posted a picture back in august of the night owl in one of these tin foil threads..implying there would be an upcoming sale with night owls..really not that hard to wrap your head around..
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: MKULTRA on Thu, 26 September 2013, 19:15:24
EK posted a picture back in august of the night owl in one of these tin foil threads..implying there would be an upcoming sale with night owls..really not that hard to wrap your head around..
Dubs you didn't think an EK sale was coming.  We talked about it in IRC once.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 26 September 2013, 19:16:36
EK posted a picture back in august of the night owl in one of these tin foil threads..implying there would be an upcoming sale with night owls..really not that hard to wrap your head around..

Link?

Must have missed that one.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: MKULTRA on Thu, 26 September 2013, 19:18:10
EK posted a picture back in august of the night owl in one of these tin foil threads..implying there would be an upcoming sale with night owls..really not that hard to wrap your head around..

Link?

Must have missed that one.
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=47357.msg1008708#msg1008708
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: demik on Thu, 26 September 2013, 19:55:33
ALL HAIL THE MIGHTY CLACK. FOR IT IS THE RULER OF THIS "KEYBOARD" FORUM.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 26 September 2013, 19:57:00
Geekhackers live it up,
Clack Clack,
Give it up.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: demik on Thu, 26 September 2013, 19:58:54
join the circlejerk

(http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/1371/cum.gif)

offer your best to the almighty clack
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Thimplum on Thu, 26 September 2013, 20:00:59
ALL HAIL THE MIGHTY CLACK. FOR IT IS THE RULER OF THIS "KEYBOARD" FORUM.

^^^this^^^

Is there no other reason to exist on the forum? I have seen new member posts where they state that they are joining so that they can get clacks. Geekhack is dying.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 26 September 2013, 20:02:21
ALL HAIL THE MIGHTY CLACK. FOR IT IS THE RULER OF THIS "KEYBOARD" FORUM.

^^^this^^^

Is there no other reason to exist on the forum? I have seen new member posts where they state that they are joining so that they can get clacks. Geekhack is dying.

Don't you know those are all sock puppet accounts.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: demik on Thu, 26 September 2013, 20:02:58
ALL HAIL THE MIGHTY CLACK. FOR IT IS THE RULER OF THIS "KEYBOARD" FORUM.

^^^this^^^

Is there no other reason to exist on the forum? I have seen new member posts where they state that they are joining so that they can get clacks. Geekhack is dying.

GEEKHACK IS DEAD.

LONG LIVE THE KING CLACK SKULLS.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Thimplum on Thu, 26 September 2013, 20:03:20
ALL HAIL THE MIGHTY CLACK. FOR IT IS THE RULER OF THIS "KEYBOARD" FORUM.

^^^this^^^

Is there no other reason to exist on the forum? I have seen new member posts where they state that they are joining so that they can get clacks. Geekhack is dying.

Don't you know those are all sock puppet accounts.

I bet that a few are. I hope that they all are.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 26 September 2013, 20:12:30
ALL HAIL THE MIGHTY CLACK. FOR IT IS THE RULER OF THIS "KEYBOARD" FORUM.

^^^this^^^

Is there no other reason to exist on the forum? I have seen new member posts where they state that they are joining so that they can get clacks. Geekhack is dying.

Don't you know those are all sock puppet accounts.

I bet that a few are. I hope that they all are.

Its all those people from reddit.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 26 September 2013, 20:13:45
ALL HAIL THE MIGHTY CLACK. FOR IT IS THE RULER OF THIS "KEYBOARD" FORUM.

^^^this^^^

Is there no other reason to exist on the forum? I have seen new member posts where they state that they are joining so that they can get clacks. Geekhack is dying.

Don't you know those are all sock puppet accounts.

I bet that a few are. I hope that they all are.

Its all those people from reddit.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Thimplum on Thu, 26 September 2013, 20:17:14
ALL HAIL THE MIGHTY CLACK. FOR IT IS THE RULER OF THIS "KEYBOARD" FORUM.

^^^this^^^

Is there no other reason to exist on the forum? I have seen new member posts where they state that they are joining so that they can get clacks. Geekhack is dying.

Don't you know those are all sock puppet accounts.

I bet that a few are. I hope that they all are.

Its all those people from reddit.

Nice double post.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Thimplum on Thu, 26 September 2013, 20:17:35
ALL HAIL THE MIGHTY CLACK. FOR IT IS THE RULER OF THIS "KEYBOARD" FORUM.

^^^this^^^

Is there no other reason to exist on the forum? I have seen new member posts where they state that they are joining so that they can get clacks. Geekhack is dying.

Don't you know those are all sock puppet accounts.

I bet that a few are. I hope that they all are.

Its all those people from reddit.

Nice double post.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 26 September 2013, 20:24:57
ALL HAIL THE MIGHTY CLACK. FOR IT IS THE RULER OF THIS "KEYBOARD" FORUM.

^^^this^^^

Is there no other reason to exist on the forum? I have seen new member posts where they state that they are joining so that they can get clacks. Geekhack is dying.

Don't you know those are all sock puppet accounts.

I bet that a few are. I hope that they all are.

Its all those people from reddit.

Nice double post.

Tapatalk and Internet timing out. Whats your excuse?
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Thimplum on Thu, 26 September 2013, 20:25:44
ALL HAIL THE MIGHTY CLACK. FOR IT IS THE RULER OF THIS "KEYBOARD" FORUM.

^^^this^^^

Is there no other reason to exist on the forum? I have seen new member posts where they state that they are joining so that they can get clacks. Geekhack is dying.

Don't you know those are all sock puppet accounts.

I bet that a few are. I hope that they all are.

Its all those people from reddit.

Nice double post.

Tapatalk and Internet timing out. Whats your excuse?

i have no excuse
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Dubsgalore on Thu, 26 September 2013, 20:56:59
ah i guess with another sale there is more tin foil to pass around  :))

Dubs you didn't think an EK sale was coming.  We talked about it in IRC once.

dood wut
I remember specifically saying that there would be a sale..and if that post wasn't more obvious?? haha he even said that the gnomes haven't stopped working ( ;) )
how could anyone think that there wouldnt be a sale after that thread

Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 26 September 2013, 20:57:22
EK posted a picture back in august of the night owl in one of these tin foil threads..implying there would be an upcoming sale with night owls..really not that hard to wrap your head around..

Link?

Must have missed that one.
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=47357.msg1008708#msg1008708

Oh.

Thanks.

Apparently I did see that, but I must have been so distracted that I forgot about it.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: MKULTRA on Thu, 26 September 2013, 21:06:20
Thimplium I would be happy if you never returned to this site.

Thx.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: demik on Thu, 26 September 2013, 21:17:07
Thimplium I would be happy if you never returned to this site.

Thx.

that's mean.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: ekw808 on Thu, 26 September 2013, 21:33:31
The conspiracy comes full circle. People were selling off their Nightowls for tons of money, and then BAM! Here they come on EK.

Who sold there nightowl?
boost to eth0s apparently.  Thats the only one I know of.

Wrong
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: MKULTRA on Thu, 26 September 2013, 21:39:57
The conspiracy comes full circle. People were selling off their Nightowls for tons of money, and then BAM! Here they come on EK.

Who sold there nightowl?
boost to eth0s apparently.  Thats the only one I know of.

Wrong
Oh sorry I don't know the inner workings of your elite clack trading circle

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=48983.msg1055092#msg1055092
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: ekw808 on Thu, 26 September 2013, 22:11:55
Yet you speak so affirmatively.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: keymaster on Thu, 26 September 2013, 22:22:07
Welcome to GeekHack. We take Click Clacks super ****ing serious here.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 26 September 2013, 22:52:08
Welcome to GeekHack. We take Click Clacks super ****ing serious here.

QFT
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: The_Beast on Thu, 26 September 2013, 22:58:05
Welcome to GeekHack. We take Click Clacks super ****ing serious here.

Not everyone cares about clacks....
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Dubsgalore on Thu, 26 September 2013, 23:01:39
Welcome to GeekHack. We take Click Clacks super ****ing serious here.

Not everyone cares about clacks....

you have a trading thread devoted to just click clacks
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: MKULTRA on Thu, 26 September 2013, 23:01:52
Welcome to GeekHack. We take Click Clacks super ****ing serious here.
And red Esc keys.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 26 September 2013, 23:02:10
Welcome to GeekHack. We take Click Clacks super ****ing serious here.

Not everyone cares about clacks....

But those that do generally tend to take them very, very seriously.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: The_Beast on Thu, 26 September 2013, 23:05:43
Welcome to GeekHack. We take Click Clacks super ****ing serious here.

Not everyone cares about clacks....

you have a trading thread devoted to just click clacks

Doesn't mean I'm "super ****ing serious" about them....
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: ekw808 on Thu, 26 September 2013, 23:06:46
Bro, you're serious cause you have what they don't.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Dubsgalore on Thu, 26 September 2013, 23:07:43
Not everyone cares about clacks....

Doesn't mean I'm "super ****ing serious" about them....

but you care about them enough to make a thread about trading them
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: ekw808 on Thu, 26 September 2013, 23:12:29
Not everyone cares about clacks....

Doesn't mean I'm "super ****ing serious" about them....

but you care about them enough to make a thread about trading them
What?
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: The_Beast on Thu, 26 September 2013, 23:15:58
Not everyone cares about clacks....

Doesn't mean I'm "super ****ing serious" about them....

but you care about them enough to make a thread about trading them

You're inferring quite a bit. When I said "Not everyone cares about clacks...." there are people who don't give a flying **** about clacks. I never said I was one of those people. I like them, but I'm not "super ****ing serious" about them enough to cry about them to people on the internet
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: MKULTRA on Thu, 26 September 2013, 23:19:09
 :rolleyes:
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Dubsgalore on Thu, 26 September 2013, 23:21:29
I think i agree *that* there are people not caring about clacks at all, but there is also this weird 'anti-clack' campaign thing where people pretend to hate clacks and dislike them, but never actually get rid of their own.. it's quite odd

You're reading too much into this. When I said "Not everyone cares about clacks...." there are people who don't give a flying **** about clacks. I never said I was one of those people. I like them, but I'm not "super ****ing serious" about them enough to cry about them to people on the internet

ok, that's actually my bad. I thought you were implying that you were one of those people who didn't give a ****..so yea

Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: demik on Fri, 27 September 2013, 00:57:56
Shut up *****es
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: MKULTRA on Fri, 27 September 2013, 01:06:56
Shut up *****es
#****demiksays
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: noisyturtle on Fri, 27 September 2013, 01:17:19
Clacks are to GH what religion is to the rest of the world.
A never ending source of blind awe, rabid speculation, covetousness, and embattlement.
They can be used to both build communities and destroy them.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: noisyturtle on Fri, 27 September 2013, 01:22:06
Does that make Clickclack Jesus or Jim Jones?
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 27 September 2013, 06:52:58
No matter what don't drink the kool-aid.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: bueller on Fri, 27 September 2013, 06:58:25
As much as I want a clack I don't want to pay inflated prices on the classifieds. Not because of the cost but because the man himself seems to be making far less money off them than people selling them after the fact.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: keymaster on Fri, 27 September 2013, 08:47:52
lol, my comment wasn't directed at anyone specifically. Anyway, I've entered myself into the EK Clack raffle in hopes of getting my first clack -- I refuse to pay anything more than retail.

May the conspiracy continue.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 28 September 2013, 03:18:30
As much as I want a clack I don't want to pay inflated prices on the classifieds. Not because of the cost but because the man himself seems to be making far less money off them than people selling them after the fact.

This.

And he says he is constantly surprised by how popular his art is.
Title: .
Post by: esoomenona on Sat, 28 September 2013, 04:18:37
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Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: meiosis on Sat, 28 September 2013, 04:47:50
I've never paid anything more than retail either. But man, shipping costs sure can he outrageous...

Don't forget those $200 handling fees for tricolors
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 28 September 2013, 04:56:41
I've never paid anything more than retail either. But man, shipping costs sure can he outrageous...

I have two Clacks - one I got from a CC 4grabs at retail, the other I was lucky in Classifieds for about double retail.

At the moment I can't afford much more than that, so my offers on other Clacks have been politely declined.

Here's hoping that the Night Owl draw proves fruitful!
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: MKULTRA on Sat, 28 September 2013, 06:09:48
I've never paid anything more than retail either. But man, shipping costs sure can he outrageous...
Didn't you trade stuff for all your clacks right now?
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Alessandro on Sun, 29 September 2013, 16:51:35
I can't believe I just read through all this.

Really, I can't.

Really.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Dubsgalore on Sun, 29 September 2013, 16:57:33
I can't believe I just read through all this.

Really, I can't.

Really.

Here, take your tin foil hat  :)
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: longweight on Sun, 29 September 2013, 17:02:51
I can't believe I just read through all this.

Really, I can't.

Really.


You could have spent that time doing something useful! Like asking friends and family to register for you!
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: demik on Sun, 29 September 2013, 17:04:13
Or complain about CCs not being limited enough so you can feel more important online.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Alessandro on Sun, 29 September 2013, 17:08:04
I'll be really useful and get my tin foil hat to register for me!
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 20 November 2013, 14:23:25
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip_mania

I don't think people buy CCs in order to profit. The bubble is not caused by speculation. I think XD

^^ NECRO

Given the current market now what are people's thought?
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: Tym on Wed, 20 November 2013, 14:26:12
I think we should provide an all our ban on Clacks.

All clacks should be sent to me to be humanly disposed of.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: kenmai9 on Wed, 20 November 2013, 14:31:21
I think we should provide an all our ban on Clacks.

All clacks should be sent to me to be humanly disposed of.

Are you gonna eat them and poop them out??
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 20 November 2013, 14:34:59
I think we should provide an all our ban on Clacks.

All clacks should be sent to me to be humanly disposed of.

Are you gonna eat them and poop them out??

I think we all know how that'll end up....
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: BunnyLake on Wed, 20 November 2013, 14:35:11
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip_mania

I don't think people buy CCs in order to profit. The bubble is not caused by speculation. I think XD

^^ NECRO

Given the current market now what are people's thought?

oh dear, did we need to start this again lol
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 20 November 2013, 14:36:50
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip_mania

I don't think people buy CCs in order to profit. The bubble is not caused by speculation. I think XD

^^ NECRO

Given the current market now what are people's thought?

oh dear, did we need to start this again lol

With all the current clack drama it seemed relevant.

Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: snoopy on Wed, 20 November 2013, 14:57:36
Illuminati everywhere! Clark circle is a splinter group of the Illuminati! They steadily raise the prices of clarks and keep them rare!  The truth is, on the back of the declaration of independence is the first drawing of a clack :-X

They will hang me for revealing that!  :eek:
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: dustinhxc on Wed, 20 November 2013, 14:59:04
I think everyone should settle down. If you want one then trade or pay if you dont then dont trade or pay. Bam done deal. so much fricken drama over it.  :cool:
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 20 November 2013, 15:08:26
Illuminati everywhere! Clark circle is a splinter group of the Illuminati! They steadily raise the prices of clarks and keep them rare!  The truth is, on the back of the declaration of independence is the first drawing of a clack :-X

They will hang me for revealing that!  :eek:

Better package up all your clacks and send them to me ASAP to keep them safe :eek:
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 21 November 2013, 03:47:05
Illuminati everywhere! Clark circle is a splinter group of the Illuminati! They steadily raise the prices of clarks and keep them rare!  The truth is, on the back of the declaration of independence is the first drawing of a clack :-X

They will hang me for revealing that!  :eek:

Better package up all your clacks and send them to me ASAP to keep them safe :eek:

It's not right that all Clacks are on that side of the pond.  You'd better send half of them to me down here in Australia, to keep them safe, you know!
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: dustinhxc on Thu, 21 November 2013, 13:01:06
Illuminati everywhere! Clark circle is a splinter group of the Illuminati! They steadily raise the prices of clarks and keep them rare!  The truth is, on the back of the declaration of independence is the first drawing of a clack :-X

They will hang me for revealing that!  :eek:

Better package up all your clacks and send them to me ASAP to keep them safe :eek:

It's not right that all Clacks are on that side of the pond.  You'd better send half of them to me down here in Australia, to keep them safe, you know!

But cactux has the entire collection in Australia :p not for long though..
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: snoopy on Thu, 21 November 2013, 13:04:01
already too many clacks in US. More power to Europe.
Title: Re: State of the Clark Union
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 21 November 2013, 21:05:18
already too many clacks in US. More power to Europe.

I'll go halves with you, snoopy?

Right, that's settled!