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Title: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped
Post by: XMIT on Fri, 12 June 2015, 11:54:18
I'm selling some laminated key cap mats! I have ten left in stock as of 2015-07-13, 09:32 Central US time. But, I do need to order more mailing tubes if I get more orders.

$5 shipped within the United States.
$10 shipped outside the United States. (Wow! Was $15! What a deal!)
$5 per additional sheet regardless of destination.

Payment via Paypal invoice, ships in a couple of days. I ship these in a cardboard tube as a USPS First Class package. Satisfaction guaranteed.

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These are "keycap_paper_legal_v3.pdf", printed on legal paper and laminated with Scotch brand thermal laminating pouches.

This is forked from another thread:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=72605.msg1775893#msg1775893


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Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped
Post by: filphil on Fri, 12 June 2015, 21:37:22
I'll pick one up. Pm me.
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped
Post by: XMIT on Fri, 12 June 2015, 21:48:09
Sorry, I'm an old man and go to bed early. ;) I see some PMs and I'll respond in the morning.
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped
Post by: berserkfan on Sat, 13 June 2015, 01:21:47
Would it be ok for you to share the pdf as well? Some of us live abroad and shipping would be unnecessarily high, may as well let then print it out themselves.
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped
Post by: nubbinator on Sat, 13 June 2015, 01:32:45
Would it be ok for you to share the pdf as well? Some of us live abroad and shipping would be unnecessarily high, may as well let then print it out themselves.

From the thread in the OP

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=33475.msg631863#msg631863
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Sat, 13 June 2015, 03:08:25
PMd
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped
Post by: Sed8op8 on Sat, 13 June 2015, 03:11:38
Thank you for this I have been wanting one for awhile 8)
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped
Post by: XMIT on Sat, 13 June 2015, 07:08:20
Would it be ok for you to share the pdf as well? Some of us live abroad and shipping would be unnecessarily high, may as well let then print it out themselves.

From the thread in the OP

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=33475.msg631863#msg631863

Yep. This. Anyone is welcome to print these out. I'm just doing this as a convenience.

Someone asked if these are "still available". I can always generate more pretty easily. In fact, I will have to, if everyone who has expressed interest so far picks one up.

I believe I've responded to all PMs so far. Please let me know if somehow I missed yours!
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped
Post by: XMIT on Sat, 13 June 2015, 11:30:02
Update:

I'm changing my shipping method from "large flat envelope" to "cardboard tube" for all orders. This is a free upgrade for all existing orders.

However, this does increase my costs. For all new orders, the price is now $7 shipped. All of this is the cost of the more durable tube and the extra shipping.
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $7 shipped
Post by: XMIT on Sat, 13 June 2015, 11:40:26
Added this line to the OP:
I ship these in a cardboard tube as a USPS First Class package. Satisfaction guaranteed.

What this means is that if you get the tube and the laminated sheet, and there is something wrong with it, send me a PM with a photo of what is wrong and we'll figure something out! Though, I'm hoping that shipping these in a tube and not in an envelope avoids most mailing issues (folds, dents, and the like).
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $7 shipped
Post by: MarkRobbo on Sat, 13 June 2015, 12:19:25
How much would these be to ship internationally?
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $7 shipped
Post by: XMIT on Sat, 13 June 2015, 14:14:32
How much would these be to ship internationally?

I'm happy to ship internationally. The rate depends on the country. Also, sadly, a tube is rather more expensive to ship than an envelope.

For the UK I can do $15 for a single laminated sheet and $5 for any additional sheets. It will probably be similar for most other countries.
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $7 shipped
Post by: absyrd on Sat, 13 June 2015, 14:17:00
Overseas shipping of tubes sucks cost-wise. I used to send art back and forth regularly. $15 sounds like a steal. :D
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $7 shipped
Post by: XMIT on Sat, 13 June 2015, 14:21:37
So far, 14 orders have been placed and 13 have been paid. Thanks everyone! I wonder if I should have run this as a group buy. Maybe next time. I still have a few more here. I can make as many as anyone desires. It will just take me a little while to replenish some supplies if I get way more orders. That just takes a couple of days.

Right now the only shipping delay is waiting for mailing tubes. I'm as excited to mail these to all of you as you are to receive them but I can't do much until the tubes are here.

I've checked a bunch of other countries for shipping rates and it looks like $15 will cover shipping to any country other than the US! I'll update the OP with this fact... EDIT: Done. I've also added a flat price for adding extra sheets in case you want two or more.
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $7 shipped
Post by: XMIT on Sat, 13 June 2015, 14:22:31
Overseas shipping of tubes sucks cost-wise. I used to send art back and forth regularly. $15 sounds like a steal. :D

Fortunately these tubes are light, at least according to the seller. Let's just hope there are no surprises when the tubes get here. >_<
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $7 shipped
Post by: absyrd on Sat, 13 June 2015, 14:25:19
Overseas shipping of tubes sucks cost-wise. I used to send art back and forth regularly. $15 sounds like a steal. :D

Fortunately these tubes are light, at least according to the seller. Let's just hope there are no surprises when the tubes get here. >_<

I used to get the heavy-duty direct from uline. I doubt those are needed for this. I also would cut them down with a razor knife so there wasn't a ton of extra length for **** to slide around in it. Again, probably not a concern here, but may cut down on costs if they give you **** about length of tubes contributing to higher cost.
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $7 shipped
Post by: XMIT on Mon, 15 June 2015, 10:54:49
The cardboard mailing tubes are in the mail. They should arrive around Thursday is my guess. l'll get the laminated sheets out within a day or two. If you ordered and paid, I'll send you a PM when your order is on the way. Also just for fun I'll post a photo of all the tubes ready to go!
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $7 shipped
Post by: baldgye on Mon, 15 June 2015, 10:59:42
Can't recommend enough, got mine from Techkeys a while back and use it all the time
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $7 shipped
Post by: XMIT on Sat, 20 June 2015, 16:05:30
The cardboard tubes are here! They are too long and I need to cut each one down with a hacksaw. These should be in the mail Tuesday at the latest!
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $7 shipped
Post by: XMIT on Sun, 21 June 2015, 11:10:48
All packed and ready to go! These will be in the mail tomorrow. I still have enough supplies on hand to make three more sheets. Any takers? :D

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Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $7 shipped
Post by: XMIT on Sun, 21 June 2015, 13:51:02
Okay, all orders are packed and labeled and will go in the mail tomorrow morning. For anyone who paid through PayPal invoice: I think PayPal will send a delivery confirmation number. If not let me know. I've contacted anyone international with a tracking number. Anyone else, sorry, no tracking for you!

I'll drop the price back down to $5 since I over-estimated printing costs. Three sheets left!
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped
Post by: Carlos_the_turtle on Sun, 21 June 2015, 14:11:27
Pm'd
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped
Post by: XMIT on Sun, 21 June 2015, 15:17:19
Replied to PM, invoice sent.

wakko wants one for local pickup. So that leaves one remaining! I'll edit the OP.

I can make another batch of 20 if I start getting orders in. This will require more laminating and mailing supplies.
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped
Post by: Invaderevan on Sun, 21 June 2015, 16:08:08
Replied to PM, invoice sent.

wakko wants one for local pickup. So that leaves one remaining! I'll edit the OP.

I can make another batch of 20 if I start getting orders in. This will require more laminating and mailing supplies.

pm'd
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped
Post by: XMIT on Mon, 22 June 2015, 13:49:09
All orders are shipped! Hooray!

If anyone wants another let me know. I'll maintain a list of interested parties. If we get at least 10 I'll run another batch.
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped
Post by: ceflame on Thu, 25 June 2015, 17:15:13
Received mine today, thanks :)
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped
Post by: filphil on Thu, 25 June 2015, 17:46:25
Got mine today in NJ. Thanks!
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped
Post by: heedpantsnow on Thu, 25 June 2015, 19:15:22
Got mine today. Looks awesome. I may also use it as a placemat for my oatmeal.
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped
Post by: XMIT on Thu, 25 June 2015, 19:34:01
Great! I'd love a picture of one of the mats that arrived. Are they damaged at all? Are they un-curling okay?

I have six more tubes left in case anyone wants more. They are easy to print and lamination takes about a minute. Let me know! :)
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped
Post by: filphil on Thu, 25 June 2015, 20:25:25
Great! I'd love a picture of one of the mats that arrived. Are they damaged at all? Are they un-curling okay?

I have six more tubes left in case anyone wants more. They are easy to print and lamination takes about a minute. Let me know! :)

Since I have two I left one taped to the table to uncurl it.  I'll see in the morning how it goes.  I might lay a book on top as added measure.  If anything I'll take a hair dryer to add some heat to the mix.
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped
Post by: Invaderevan on Thu, 25 June 2015, 20:52:45
also got mine today! Thank you sir for having these made!
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped
Post by: ceflame on Thu, 25 June 2015, 20:53:19
Great! I'd love a picture of one of the mats that arrived. Are they damaged at all? Are they un-curling okay?

I have six more tubes left in case anyone wants more. They are easy to print and lamination takes about a minute. Let me know! :)

It arrived in good shape. The curl isn't too bad either
(http://i.imgur.com/63RuX79.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/63RuX79.jpg)
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped
Post by: XMIT on Fri, 26 June 2015, 05:59:18
Heat may help with uncurling. Perhaps leave one out in the sun for a little while to get it warm, that may work about as well as a hair dryer.
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Fri, 26 June 2015, 06:33:34
Got mine yesterday. Really happy with it as I no longer have to use tiny print outs. Thanks XMIT! :thumb:
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped
Post by: heedpantsnow on Fri, 26 June 2015, 06:37:53

Heat may help with uncurling. Perhaps leave one out in the sun for a little while to get it warm, that may work about as well as a hair dryer.

Or put your oatmeal on it...
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped
Post by: iceman1925 on Sat, 04 July 2015, 01:30:31
I'll take one next time they're available, thanks
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped
Post by: XMIT on Sat, 04 July 2015, 07:49:34
I've ordered another 20 laminating sheets. I'll run out of tubes soon too so I'm going to try making my own triangular mailers out of scrap cardboard.
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped
Post by: Seranite on Sat, 04 July 2015, 08:10:03
I'll take one next time they're available, thanks
+1
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped
Post by: iceman1925 on Sat, 04 July 2015, 08:43:02
Yay!
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped
Post by: iMav on Sat, 04 July 2015, 20:19:02
I'll take one next time they're available, thanks
+1

Me too!

Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped
Post by: mkawa on Sat, 04 July 2015, 20:39:41
buy heavier laminate stock. like 3 mil or thicker. the original run that boost and i did of these was insane. i think we did <150 and the package to me weighed more than 10lbs.
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped
Post by: Halverson on Sat, 04 July 2015, 20:43:49

buy heavier laminate stock. like 3 mil or thicker. the original run that boost and i did of these was insane. i think we did <150 and the package to me weighed more than 10lbs.

And my mailman folded both into my mailbox...that jerk
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped
Post by: XMIT on Sat, 04 July 2015, 20:59:45
I use 3 mil Scotch laminating sheets for these.
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped
Post by: mkawa on Sat, 04 July 2015, 23:41:11
oh dear. just laminate them with boat anchors XD
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped
Post by: XMIT on Sun, 05 July 2015, 19:51:54
I prefer the thick sheets! Speaking of which, the sheets arrived today. I wasn't expecting them until Tuesday. I'll ship next weekend.
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped
Post by: iceman1925 on Sun, 05 July 2015, 19:54:46
Woohooo
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped
Post by: romevi on Sun, 05 July 2015, 22:25:46
Hey XMIT, just wanted to know whether you got my order (same username over at Deskthority).

Looking forward to the sheet!
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped
Post by: iceman1925 on Sun, 05 July 2015, 22:47:37
How do I order?
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped
Post by: XMIT on Sat, 11 July 2015, 06:37:42
Sorry for the radio silence here friends, it's been a busy week. I've sent and processed a few more invoices. I'm going to work to pack these today, and ship on Monday.

If I invoice you after posting this message: know that your order may be delayed as I order more mailing tubes in. I have enough on hand to send one to every outstanding invoice already sent, but no more!
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped
Post by: yobinad on Sun, 12 July 2015, 09:58:38
Do you still have for sale? I want one :)
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped
Post by: XMIT on Sun, 12 July 2015, 19:36:34
I've got two mailing tubes left at the moment and about ten sheets. If you want one shoot me a PM with your PayPal email address and I'll shoot you an invoice! Thanks.
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped
Post by: XMIT on Mon, 13 July 2015, 09:31:29
Good news! It looks like International shipping is less expensive when printing a mailing label through Paypal. I'm reducing the International rate to $10 from $15.

At the moment I'm all out of mailing tubes. If you send me a PM with your Paypal e-mail address, I'll send you an invoice, and order more mailing tubes.

(I do need to find a new supplier for tubes. The ones I have now are too long. I need to cut 3 inches off of each one manually to get it under the USPS length limits. I'll check ULine.)
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped
Post by: azhdar on Mon, 13 July 2015, 09:33:35
Is there an ISO version of the files somewhere?
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped
Post by: XMIT on Mon, 13 July 2015, 09:33:59
Oh, and one more thing: I'm working on my own key sheet, one of my own design that is two sided. I expect it will take me at least two months to finalize the design. When I do, I will release the new design here, and move all new orders to the new design!
Title: Re: [WTS] Laminated GeekHack key cap mats $5 shipped
Post by: romevi on Mon, 13 July 2015, 10:12:35
Oh, and one more thing: I'm working on my own key sheet, one of my own design that is two sided. I expect it will take me at least two months to finalize the design. When I do, I will release the new design here, and move all new orders to the new design!

Excellent. Very much looking forward to it!