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Title: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: missalaire on Tue, 25 February 2014, 19:02:34
http://keyshop.pimpmykeyboard.com/product/grab-crap-bags-limited-time-offer
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: Pacifist on Tue, 25 February 2014, 19:04:23
since when are small flat rate boxes $8.30?
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: MissMurd3r84 on Tue, 25 February 2014, 19:07:16
Ouch. $30USD postage. Oh well. Counts me out. :-)
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: riotonthebay on Tue, 25 February 2014, 19:08:57

since when are small flat rate boxes $8.30?

Since when do 2.5lb bags of keycaps fit in a small flat rate box? They're obviously not actually shipping in those.
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 25 February 2014, 19:09:01
The discussion here (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55040.0) is also relevant, for those who haven't seen it yet.
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: jalaj on Tue, 25 February 2014, 19:11:29
getting 20 bags to fill a bathtub for keycap diving
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: Pacifist on Tue, 25 February 2014, 19:29:50

since when are small flat rate boxes $8.30?

Since when do 2.5lb bags of keycaps fit in a small flat rate box? They're obviously not actually shipping in those.

Then why describe the shipping method as that? Change it to medium....
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: HipsterPunks on Tue, 25 February 2014, 19:37:23
picked up a bag, I cannot wait to play around with these  ;D, 2.5lbs of keycaps has to be a ridiculous amount, fingers crossed they arent all spacebars
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: Pacifist on Tue, 25 February 2014, 19:38:08
picked up a bag, I cannot wait to play around with these  ;D, 2.5lbs of keycaps has to be a ridiculous amount, fingers crossed they arent all spacebars

Pretty sure spacebars are more popular than a bunch of thin WoB caps
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: HipsterPunks on Tue, 25 February 2014, 19:46:03

Pretty sure spacebars are more popular than a bunch of thin WoB caps

i hope its not all thin white on black, or else these crap bags will be lit on fire on my neighbors doorstep
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: Halverson on Tue, 25 February 2014, 19:49:39

Pretty sure spacebars are more popular than a bunch of thin WoB caps

i hope its not all thin white on black, or else these crap bags will be lit on fire on my neighbors doorstep

Sorry bro, most of the times they are that and tons of POS SA caps. I have two bags from the last two runs....do I regret it though? Naw, one day I will use them for some creative purpose.
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: PointyFox on Tue, 25 February 2014, 20:06:02
Haha bought one.  Hopefully they're not all 'G' caps like last time.
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: dorkvader on Tue, 25 February 2014, 20:13:39
Haha bought one.  Hopefully they're not all 'G' caps like last time.
Well they do come from "pimpmykeyboard" so it makes sense that the keycaps are straight G.
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: nubbinator on Tue, 25 February 2014, 20:35:20
I know I'm going to hate myself for grabbing one, but screw it.  It gives me more caps to experiment and play around with.
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 25 February 2014, 20:36:29
I guess we should expect a bunch of dsa dolch caps locks that aren't quite right :P
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 25 February 2014, 20:40:51
I'm hoping for some DSA modifiers.  I got nearly enough 1x DSA keycaps, plus a space bar, to fit a TKL keyboard.  All I need are modifiers ...
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: naasfu on Tue, 25 February 2014, 20:42:17
I'm just going to sit here and laugh at all the junk everyone gets.  :p
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: berserkfan on Tue, 25 February 2014, 21:22:12
It's a big pity; I'm too far away to take advantage of this offer without incurring ridiculous shipping.

I won't ask any American to proxy this for me. Too much trouble for that poor guy.
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: HPE1000 on Tue, 25 February 2014, 21:32:25
I got one, hopefully there will be some neat stuff  :)
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: Honq on Tue, 25 February 2014, 23:03:17
Bought one! impulse/gamble buy

Does anyone know how much they costed last time?
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: missalaire on Tue, 25 February 2014, 23:09:53
Bought one! impulse/gamble buy

Does anyone know how much they costed last time?

I think it was $35 and the shipipng rates seemed to be higher as well.
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: jabar on Tue, 25 February 2014, 23:11:44
looking forward to the disappointment that was last years crap run
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 25 February 2014, 23:12:27
I'm hoping for some DSA modifiers.  I got nearly enough 1x DSA keycaps, plus a space bar, to fit a TKL keyboard.  All I need are modifiers ...

Wanna buy some?  I've got a bunch in my crap bag from last time.
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: Honq on Tue, 25 February 2014, 23:13:46
Bought one! impulse/gamble buy

Does anyone know how much they costed last time?

I think it was $35 and the shipipng rates seemed to be higher as well.

Thanks, fingers crossed for some great finds!
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 25 February 2014, 23:26:56
I'm hoping for some DSA modifiers.  I got nearly enough 1x DSA keycaps, plus a space bar, to fit a TKL keyboard.  All I need are modifiers ...

Wanna buy some?  I've got a bunch in my crap bag from last time.

Might be, but I'll see what's in my crap bag this time first.

I am curious to try a complete DSA TKL layout, but not sufficiently curious to spend any real money on it :))
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 25 February 2014, 23:28:36
I'm hoping for some DSA modifiers.  I got nearly enough 1x DSA keycaps, plus a space bar, to fit a TKL keyboard.  All I need are modifiers ...

Wanna buy some?  I've got a bunch in my crap bag from last time.

Might be, but I'll see what's in my crap bag this time first.

I am curious to try a complete DSA TKL layout, but not sufficiently curious to spend any real money on it :))

But buying a whole crap bag for it is spending real money...   :confused:  :P
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 25 February 2014, 23:56:32
I'm hoping for some DSA modifiers.  I got nearly enough 1x DSA keycaps, plus a space bar, to fit a TKL keyboard.  All I need are modifiers ...

Wanna buy some?  I've got a bunch in my crap bag from last time.

Might be, but I'll see what's in my crap bag this time first.

I am curious to try a complete DSA TKL layout, but not sufficiently curious to spend any real money on it :))

But buying a whole crap bag for it is spending real money...   :confused:  :P

I've bought a crap bag anyway.  Maybe it will have DSA modifiers in it :)
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 26 February 2014, 06:56:02
I'm hoping for some DSA modifiers.  I got nearly enough 1x DSA keycaps, plus a space bar, to fit a TKL keyboard.  All I need are modifiers ...

Wanna buy some?  I've got a bunch in my crap bag from last time.

Might be, but I'll see what's in my crap bag this time first.

I am curious to try a complete DSA TKL layout, but not sufficiently curious to spend any real money on it :))

But buying a whole crap bag for it is spending real money...   :confused:  :P

It's the thrill of going through a thousand caps and hoping to find a few gems :D
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: domesticbark on Wed, 26 February 2014, 07:41:53
I'm hoping for some DSA modifiers.  I got nearly enough 1x DSA keycaps, plus a space bar, to fit a TKL keyboard.  All I need are modifiers ...

Wanna buy some?  I've got a bunch in my crap bag from last time.

Might be, but I'll see what's in my crap bag this time first.

I am curious to try a complete DSA TKL layout, but not sufficiently curious to spend any real money on it :))

But buying a whole crap bag for it is spending real money...   :confused:  :P

It's the thrill of going through a thousand caps and hoping to find a few gems :D

This is the only reason I'm getting a bag.
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: Euf0ria on Wed, 26 February 2014, 16:12:46
Couldnīt hold myself and ordered a bag yesterday and shipping to Sweden was not cheap...I line up with the ones before me saying "Itīs the thrill of it!" :thumb:
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: HipsterPunks on Wed, 26 February 2014, 17:13:55
ill post pics of any DSA mods/ interesting caps people are after if im lucky enough to get any, and send them to you for just shipping. Im only after thick caps and interesting stems since i will be destroying most of these.
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: noisyturtle on Wed, 26 February 2014, 17:14:26
WTF is with those shipping prices?
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: Rena on Wed, 26 February 2014, 19:11:54
So approximately how many key caps are in 2.5 pounds? A couple hundred?
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 26 February 2014, 19:37:08
So approximately how many key caps are in 2.5 pounds? A couple hundred?

Crap bags in the past have had around 1000 keycaps.

This time is slightly more, apparently.
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: Rena on Wed, 26 February 2014, 19:51:44
So approximately how many key caps are in 2.5 pounds? A couple hundred?

Crap bags in the past have had around 1000 keycaps.

This time is slightly more, apparently.
So is there any chance to get any good keys in these things? I feel like if I got even just a couple double shot keys or something it would be worthwhile.

With that many keys you'd think there would be something.
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 26 February 2014, 20:46:24
So approximately how many key caps are in 2.5 pounds? A couple hundred?

Crap bags in the past have had around 1000 keycaps.

This time is slightly more, apparently.
So is there any chance to get any good keys in these things? I feel like if I got even just a couple double shot keys or something it would be worthwhile.

With that many keys you'd think there would be something.

"Good keys" means different things to different people.

A couple of double-shots :))  Like about 800 of them?

Have a look here (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=46475.0) for some indication of what people got in the last crap bag.
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: xmagusx on Thu, 27 February 2014, 09:23:11
Wow, dead already? That's annoying.
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 27 February 2014, 09:32:03
I would be curious to know how many they sold and the general geographic regions they go to :D
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: Euf0ria on Thu, 27 February 2014, 09:47:13
I would be curious to know how many they sold and the general geographic regions they go to :D

It would be cool with a world map in the OP of a new thread with clickable dots for all buyers and their locations. When clicking the dot you should be directed to the post where this user has one, and only one url / pic of their grab.
Then it would be easier to trade caps with people nearby and maybe get yourself a mighty fine looking keyboard / vomit creation. ;)
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 27 February 2014, 09:50:31
If anyone bought on of these Grab Bags, and they find Alps caps, please let me know? Maybe we can do a sale/trade?  I need more novelties for my Zero and future Alps boards. Last year I got this hilarious cap that said "yellow" but the cap was teal. :D
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: HPE1000 on Thu, 27 February 2014, 09:55:11
If anyone bought on of these Grab Bags, and they find Alps caps, please let me know? Maybe we can do a sale/trade?  I need more novelties for my Zero and future Alps boards. Last year I got this hilarious cap that said "yellow" but the cap was teal. :D
LOL I want caps like that.

If I get any alps, I will just send them to you. I might keep a couple, but you can have most  :thumb:
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 27 February 2014, 09:57:33
If anyone bought on of these Grab Bags, and they find Alps caps, please let me know? Maybe we can do a sale/trade?  I need more novelties for my Zero and future Alps boards. Last year I got this hilarious cap that said "yellow" but the cap was teal. :D
LOL I want caps like that.

If I get any alps, I will just send them to you. I might keep a couple, but you can have most  :thumb:

That would be lovely. I'm sure I can find some goodies to reciprocate ^__^. And I'll have to post pictures of some of the novelties I have in Alps form. The coolest one is an Orange on Black GH cap that SmallFry traded me :D.
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Thu, 27 February 2014, 10:12:58
Are they all gone? I was actually going to buy a bag this time, but the link is dead.  :(
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 27 February 2014, 10:16:04
Are they all gone? I was actually going to buy a bag this time, but the link is dead.  :(

Anything you were looking for?
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Thu, 27 February 2014, 10:16:52
Are they all gone? I was actually going to buy a bag this time, but the link is dead.  :(

Anything you were looking for?

Nothing in particular, was just hoping to replenish my dwindling collection of caps.
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: phx on Thu, 27 February 2014, 11:37:34
think they are sold out, link is dead

(http://gwildor.com/deadlink.png)
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: noisyturtle on Thu, 27 February 2014, 11:59:25
Guess I ordered 2 by mistake  :-\
I was wondering why shipping was so crazy. Still crazy. Just a little less crazy.
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 27 February 2014, 12:00:20
Guess I ordered 2 by mistake  :-\
I was wondering why shipping was so crazy. Still crazy. Just a little less crazy.

5lbs of keys :D
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: Kouni on Thu, 27 February 2014, 12:10:47
Good luck Noisy  ;D

I decided not to get one this time around, though I promised myself I would last summer. $60 shipped is a bit steep for me right now.

I hope everyone who gave in finds amazing stuff in theirs!
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Thu, 27 February 2014, 12:23:48
Link is working again, just ordered a bag.
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 27 February 2014, 12:25:15
Link is working again, just ordered a bag.

I was wondering if it was temporarily down since they sent out a couple emails advertising them again today, although oddly enough the emails have no links to the website....
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Thu, 27 February 2014, 12:27:51
Link is working again, just ordered a bag.

I was wondering if it was temporarily down since they sent out a couple emails advertising them again today, although oddly enough the emails have no links to the website....

Well I sent them an email asking if they were sold out, then two minutes later the link was back up.

And I got a response to my email as I was typing this post. Good job SP, very pleased with your quick fix/response.
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: ioXt_2 on Thu, 27 February 2014, 13:06:31
Got a bag. I will split with a friend. Hopefully, there's some nice caps in there! GLTA!
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: xmagusx on Thu, 27 February 2014, 13:49:33
Just grabbed two. Because ... redundancy. Should provide ample disection subjects.
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 27 February 2014, 15:12:15
Link is working again, just ordered a bag.

I was wondering if it was temporarily down since they sent out a couple emails advertising them again today, although oddly enough the emails have no links to the website....

Ironically my order confirmation and shipping information emails came interspersed between the crap bag announcement emails :))
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: Smrtz on Thu, 27 February 2014, 22:14:09
Oh god, I just got one.  My first purchase since joining GeekHack, and it's 2.5lbs of random KeyCaps.  I need to delete my account....
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: ebacho on Thu, 27 February 2014, 22:15:20
Oh god, I just got one.  My first purchase since joining GeekHack, and it's 2.5lbs of random KeyCaps.  I need to delete my account....

Some of my best purchases on GH were impulse buys and some of my worst ones were thought out over a period of months.  Don't worry about it.
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 27 February 2014, 23:22:17
Oh god, I just got one.  My first purchase since joining GeekHack, and it's 2.5lbs of random KeyCaps.  I need to delete my account....

You could get lucky and find yourself with a keycap that you cannot get by any normal affordable means.
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: berserkfan on Fri, 28 February 2014, 02:30:53
Are they all gone? I was actually going to buy a bag this time, but the link is dead.  :(

Anything you were looking for?

Nothing in particular, was just hoping to replenish my dwindling collection of caps.

What did you do to yours? Eat them or something? From my experience, keycaps only increase in population; any decreases are very, very temporarily.
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: Grr8 on Wed, 12 March 2014, 11:37:25
Did anybody get anything decent in theirs?

I got a dope key and a lotus and not much else terrific.
Title: Re: SP Grab Bags Now Available!
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 12 March 2014, 11:41:57
Did anybody get anything decent in theirs?

I got a dope key and a lotus and not much else terrific.

There's a thread over here -> http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55329.0