Post by: heedpantsnow on Fri, 07 August 2015, 21:49:11
Post by: meiosis on Fri, 07 August 2015, 21:57:25
I do like the people who work the forums?
Post by: nubbinator on Fri, 07 August 2015, 22:00:25
Post by: Sniping on Fri, 07 August 2015, 22:00:28
Post by: nightdriver on Fri, 07 August 2015, 22:03:14
shame, the case is beautiful.
Post by: demik on Fri, 07 August 2015, 22:04:01
only reason i hate them.
Post by: dante on Fri, 07 August 2015, 22:05:35
By now they should know that MX Whites click is as consistent as politicians ... why do they keep carrying boards with them? Are they masochistic and enjoy having to deal with returns/repairs?
Post by: heedpantsnow on Fri, 07 August 2015, 22:05:54
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/07/211fbc1b772837344c67e89f42095349.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/07/3e68f6772522665dec6fca3b94b183f3.jpg)
Post by: katushkin on Fri, 07 August 2015, 22:07:40
Then they didn't. At least I got a full refund.
Post by: Jokrik on Fri, 07 August 2015, 22:09:31
Here's how my two sets of TA arrived from Massdrop:Show Image(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/07/211fbc1b772837344c67e89f42095349.jpg)Show Image(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/07/3e68f6772522665dec6fca3b94b183f3.jpg)
Imagine international shipping, like mine....
Post by: VesperSAINT on Fri, 07 August 2015, 22:10:42
Post by: njbair on Fri, 07 August 2015, 22:11:10
At least my TA arrived safely.
Post by: demik on Fri, 07 August 2015, 22:11:27
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/QYcMMck.jpg)
dios mio
Post by: intelli78 on Fri, 07 August 2015, 22:20:18
Post by: byker on Fri, 07 August 2015, 22:22:17
Post by: nubbinator on Fri, 07 August 2015, 22:22:27
Post by: VesperSAINT on Fri, 07 August 2015, 22:27:32
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dios mio
My response to your avatar. LOL.
Dios lo maldiga!
Post by: njbair on Fri, 07 August 2015, 22:45:44
Why does Massdrop constantly rush to do drops that people on GH are actively working on turning into GBs then? The Gateron switches and Gateron PBT caps are two perfect examples.
I just assumed these were coincidences. Having said that, if MD claims to be community-driven they should (a) know about these things, or at least (b) check for things like this first.
Post by: katushkin on Fri, 07 August 2015, 22:52:32
No products I have received have been damaged.
Post by: Halverson on Fri, 07 August 2015, 23:30:46
Let's see how the topre pbt spacebars go.
Post by: ImpendingxDoom on Fri, 07 August 2015, 23:35:35
Post by: Michael on Sat, 08 August 2015, 00:18:39
Post by: meiosis on Sat, 08 August 2015, 00:19:11
Triumph SADler.(monkey)
Post by: VesperSAINT on Sat, 08 August 2015, 00:26:23
Triumph SADler.
A wild Saddler appears!
(http://33.media.tumblr.com/f8d11943e3d019cfc84e43494373d570/tumblr_nenqzpQeZi1ttxkofo2_500.gif)
Post by: VesperSAINT on Sat, 08 August 2015, 00:28:45
Thank god intelli did his part right.
(http://i.imgur.com/VyLJ1x1.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/MbP6Tx3.jpg)
Post by: katushkin on Sat, 08 August 2015, 00:38:35
Therapy.
Thank god intelli did his part right.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/VyLJ1x1.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/MbP6Tx3.jpg)
Missed you and your pretty pictures.
Post by: Air tree on Sat, 08 August 2015, 00:42:13
I don't see how they can mess up shipping PBT spacebars, but we'll see...
Post by: Michael on Sat, 08 August 2015, 00:43:31
Therapy.
Thank god intelli did his part right.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/VyLJ1x1.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/MbP6Tx3.jpg)
QFT
Post by: VesperSAINT on Sat, 08 August 2015, 00:48:19
Therapy.
Thank god intelli did his part right.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/VyLJ1x1.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/MbP6Tx3.jpg)
Missed you and your pretty pictures.
Missed you and your pretty words <3
QFT
DA TROOF BEE QUOTED ~
I haven't experienced massdrop so far to give an opinion, the PBT space bar drop will be the first thing I have bought with them.
I don't see how they can mess up shipping PBT spacebars, but we'll see...
If you think PBT spacebars can't be scratched, you got another thing coming, breh.
Also, I hope they don't come warped. I know matt3o won't let us down!
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 08 August 2015, 00:56:41
Massdrop is definitely not perfect but they don't deserve a lot of the vitriol they get. Despite the mistakes they sometimes make, they are an ally and they can help us make nice stuff that would be very difficult otherwise. They use a profit minimization model that's the opposite of greedy. The margins they take from artisans are super fair. It's fundamentally a good and honest business, even if they have made some boneheaded mistakes. I have gotten to know the keyboard team pretty well and they are good guys. We are witnessing some growing pains and questionable fulfillment partners but there is no boogeyman. My biggest complaint is that on a lot of regular retail products, the lead time is not worth the savings. Their model shines much more when they're facilitating production or getting hard-to-find items. My 0.02
This.
How many TA sets were purchased at the end?
I've seen lots arrive safely, and probably just as many that didn't, but remember that that is only GH members who post pictures. There are probably hundreds of people outside GH who received sets without issues.
I actually joined Massdrop for this buy, and ended up joining nearly a dozen other drops since. So far all have been delivered without issue (although one currently seems to have gone missing during shipping, but it's not really over late yet, just taking longer than it should).
Post by: katushkin on Sat, 08 August 2015, 00:57:24
Post by: Air tree on Sat, 08 August 2015, 00:59:32
It's 4 damned spacebars. Just pack them with logic and all *should* be fine. If they come scratched up, then my trust with massdrop shall end there...I haven't experienced massdrop so far to give an opinion, the PBT space bar drop will be the first thing I have bought with them.
I don't see how they can mess up shipping PBT spacebars, but we'll see...
If you think PBT spacebars can't be scratched, you got another thing coming, breh.
Also, I hope they don't come warped. I know matt3o won't let us down!
I believe in you massdrop, don't let me down...
Post by: dndlmx on Sat, 08 August 2015, 02:57:59
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 08 August 2015, 03:30:31
I like massdrop, its these hundreds of dollars in limbo for months things I don't like. That's just how the game goes for some of this s*** I guess.
That's the nature of a group buy - you don't know how many individual orders until the end, and only then can place the order with the manufacturer to get a volume discount.
Same with most group buys - there is ordering period, then payment period (although Massdrop gets you to commit funds up front so payment happens automatically), then manufacturing, finally delivery.
Post by: azhdar on Sat, 08 August 2015, 04:54:20
Post by: Fire Brand on Sat, 08 August 2015, 07:19:00
Post by: Nai_Calus on Sat, 08 August 2015, 07:28:00
Triumph SADler.
Word.
(http://www.iankunx.net/traymess.jpg)
(http://www.iankunx.net/scratchalt.jpg)
(http://www.iankunx.net/scratchwindows.jpg)
(http://www.iankunx.net/scuffesc.jpg)
(http://www.iankunx.net/moldingplus.jpg)
http://imgur.com/a/frq1A
Post by: esoomenona on Sat, 08 August 2015, 09:20:43
Post by: Belfong on Sat, 08 August 2015, 09:31:19
yikes - that is one nasty scratch.. I think GMK key caps are not what they used to be huh?Triumph SADler.
Word.Show Image(http://www.iankunx.net/traymess.jpg)Show Image(http://www.iankunx.net/scratchalt.jpg)Show Image(http://www.iankunx.net/scratchwindows.jpg)Show Image(http://www.iankunx.net/scuffesc.jpg)Show Image(http://www.iankunx.net/moldingplus.jpg)
http://imgur.com/a/frq1A
Ivan's Dolch was bagged. You would think all the keys scratched against each other as they were bagged but it turned out alright. I just can't imagine how a few keys coming out of the case could have scratched so badly!
Post by: jerue on Sat, 08 August 2015, 09:33:38
- Massdrop places order as expected. Still expecting 7/8 ship date
- ...waiting...
- ...still waiting...est. ship date passes
- CM Storm FINALLY sends the order to Massdrop about 2 weeks past estimated shipping date. Except they only sent out about half or less of the keyboards. Why? Who knows. Now Massdrop holds ALL orders until the remaining units arrive
- ...waiting...well past shipping date w/no update
- ArthurM chimes in and promises upgraded shipping due to the delay
- Keyboards arrive! This is around 7/27 or so
- Receive notification my order has shipped. Via UPS Surepost. Are you kidding me? Not upgraded shipping at all.
- Keyboard arrived on 8/4.
In this case, both parties made the drop an "outlier". Probably done ordering boards through MD. Poker 2 did not have any issues with shipping, and that was a specific for-Massdrop run.
:-\
edited dates. had to check the discussions.
Post by: Bromono on Sat, 08 August 2015, 09:47:26
Post by: esoomenona on Sat, 08 August 2015, 09:56:34
Post by: demik on Sat, 08 August 2015, 10:22:43
Why does Massdrop constantly rush to do drops that people on GH are actively working on turning into GBs then? The Gateron switches and Gateron PBT caps are two perfect examples.
lol you guys cried about the same **** when sherry was doing stuff with gmk.
Post by: esoomenona on Sat, 08 August 2015, 10:33:00
Post by: VesperSAINT on Sat, 08 August 2015, 18:38:57
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/QYcMMck.jpg)
How is that Massdrop's fault? That's really GMK there. They shouldn't have packaged caps like that, with nothing to lock them in place. It's nice that they tried to have better presentation, but their design leaves something to be desired.
I think you're making way too many assumptions on my opinion based on my posting of a single picture. If you had read my post in the TA GB thread, I agree with you that GMK should've taken more consideration in their tray design and sealing (definitely should've been an extra piece of tape on the middle top and bottom). However, I believe this was a combination of bad packaging decisions from both sides, and Massdrop is not without blame. The boxes, which they packed, were too large and had way much too empty space, and allowed for ridiculous amounts of movement of the tray/caps within the box. Also, the way they cushioned the item, the two long sides of the box were not-cushioned and allowed for the tray to make direct contact with the box on both sides. A tighter and smaller package would've been much more ideal, which they acknowledged.
Ultimately, I'm very pleased with the end product. If possible, I'd just like replacements for my damaged/imperfect caps, which I think is reasonable request. I have no doubt Massdrop will come through.
Post by: bcredbottle on Sun, 16 August 2015, 11:06:03
Yes! Time to rant about the recent QF Stealth w/Greens drop!
- Massdrop places order as expected. Still expecting 7/8 ship date
- ...waiting...
- ...still waiting...est. ship date passes
- CM Storm FINALLY sends the order to Massdrop about 2 weeks past estimated shipping date. Except they only sent out about half or less of the keyboards. Why? Who knows. Now Massdrop holds ALL orders until the remaining units arrive
- ...waiting...well past shipping date w/no update
- ArthurM chimes in and promises upgraded shipping due to the delay
- Keyboards arrive! This is around 7/27 or so
- Receive notification my order has shipped. Via UPS Surepost. Are you kidding me? Not upgraded shipping at all.
- Keyboard arrived on 8/4.
In this case, both parties made the drop an "outlier". Probably done ordering boards through MD. Poker 2 did not have any issues with shipping, and that was a specific for-Massdrop run.
:-\
edited dates. had to check the discussions.
ArthurM's customer service method is horrible. He rarely gives updates, and when he does he blameshifts to the manufacturer. And maybe the manufacturer is often at fault. But it can't be that Massdrop never plays a role when it's the one dealing with the manufacturer. FWIW I think the other Massdrop people do a much better job at interacting with customers. The keycool numpad drop is a perfect example. kunalkumar had to step in and actually offer solutions because ArthurM was acting like god damn Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf.
Post by: njbair on Wed, 19 August 2015, 21:17:14
Post by: jerue on Tue, 25 August 2015, 22:40:43
ArthurM's customer service method is horrible. He rarely gives updates, and when he does he blameshifts to the manufacturer. And maybe the manufacturer is often at fault. But it can't be that Massdrop never plays a role when it's the one dealing with the manufacturer. FWIW I think the other Massdrop people do a much better job at interacting with customers. The keycool numpad drop is a perfect example. kunalkumar had to step in and actually offer solutions because ArthurM was acting like god damn Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf.
That whole drop was a fiasco. Mostly bad on MD. Keycool not reaching out to MD for the updated product was not good, but vendor communication is a two way street. MD should have been requesting more frequent updates, and probably could have caught this change before the product left the manufacturer had better communication tools/skills been used. Seeing as these sorts of incidents are unfortunately not isolated, the customer support team should attend some formal training classes...
I'm so used to seeing Arthur and Kunal's faces on all of my drop updates (since I really only get keyboard stuff so far), it's always odd to see so many more Massdrop faces in other discussions. Some of them ought to trade places with Arthur...
Anyways, the NPKC tester has been delayed. YAY. I bet this is another communication issue with the whole PCB thing :rolleyes:
I just ordered a Planck from Massdrop. I know better. Why do I hate myself?
'cause you probably could've handwired one, at the rate of one switch per day, and have a working planck faster than MD would ship one to you :p
Post by: Elrick on Thu, 03 September 2015, 05:30:00
I just ordered a Planck from Massdrop. I know better. Why do I hate myself?
Buying super rare yet to be made keyboards.....you need your head read.
MassDrop is ONLY good for mass produced items that's available through some retailers because just see how long it takes for them to receive any GMK keys and now SP as well. Surprised MD would touch that but there's money in it for them hence they're there.
Remember that every time you want something off a seller that is totally made up from scratch, prepare to be bent over and pegged severely with a 20 inch spiny cactus.
Post by: nubbinator on Thu, 03 September 2015, 08:46:03
Post by: njbair on Fri, 04 September 2015, 16:07:47
Quote
Hey Folks!
I'm blown away at how many of you hopped on board the Planck drop! Thanks for joining - I'm really excited to get all of these out.
We've changed how things are gonna work out logistically a little bit - I'm going to be packing and shipping all of the domestic (US) orders from the office here, and Massdrop is going to be shipping all of the international ones after I've packed them. This should help to get things out sooner, as I can ship things as soon as they're ready.
10/30 is still looking like the date that everything will be out by, but we'll have a better idea of that once we get confirmations from all of the vendors.
We’re hoping to be able to provide you guys with weekly updates (and photos)!
Thanks again!
Jack
Well this is just about the best news you can get from Massdrop--that they won't be the ones shipping your goods.
Post by: jamster on Sat, 05 September 2015, 06:31:00
Six months later the only drop that I have joined is Matt3o's spacebar buy (at the time without even having plans to buy a Realforce :) )
Every drop that I am interested in has had something slightly off about it, e.g. I now want a Realforce but in white instead of black, or I've been able to find the same thing elsewhere for pretty much the same price with instant shipping or even at a local bricks and mortar store.
Post by: heedpantsnow on Tue, 08 September 2015, 19:51:39
Post by: njbair on Tue, 08 September 2015, 22:07:26
Post by: heedpantsnow on Tue, 08 September 2015, 22:43:50
I've never bought anything non keyboard related from Massdrop. I honestly forgot they carried anything else. But I see things like a $300 pair of shoes, there's no way that's a deal.
I know dude I saw those and wondered how they were a deal...
Post by: Elrick on Tue, 08 September 2015, 23:05:12
I've never bought anything non keyboard related from Massdrop. I honestly forgot they carried anything else. But I see things like a $300 pair of shoes, there's no way that's a deal.
I know dude I saw those and wondered how they were a deal...Show Image(https://s3.amazonaws.com/tapatalk-emoji/emoji85.png)
$300 is quite low when you compare prices with women's shoes, like Christian Louboutin, Gianvito Rossi, Valentino, Givenchy and Manolo Blahnik.
Post by: njbair on Tue, 08 September 2015, 23:07:58
I think most of the shoes I've bought have been around $60, and I don't think I've ever paid more than the $200 I used to pay for work boots when I had a machine shop job.I've never bought anything non keyboard related from Massdrop. I honestly forgot they carried anything else. But I see things like a $300 pair of shoes, there's no way that's a deal.
I know dude I saw those and wondered how they were a deal...Show Image(https://s3.amazonaws.com/tapatalk-emoji/emoji85.png)
$300 is quite low when you compare prices with women's shoes, like Christian Louboutin, Gianvito Rossi, Valentino, Givenchy and Manolo Blahnik.
Post by: heedpantsnow on Tue, 08 September 2015, 23:08:19
I've never bought anything non keyboard related from Massdrop. I honestly forgot they carried anything else. But I see things like a $300 pair of shoes, there's no way that's a deal.
I know dude I saw those and wondered how they were a deal...Show Image(https://s3.amazonaws.com/tapatalk-emoji/emoji85.png)
$300 is quite low when you compare prices with women's shoes, like Christian Louboutin, Gianvito Rossi, Valentino, Givenchy and Manolo Blahnik.
That is true. Another reason not to wear women's shoes?
Edit: I did pay almost that much for a pair of Vasque hiking boot many years ago.
Then again, most people would say $300 is ridiculous for a keyboard
Post by: Elrick on Tue, 08 September 2015, 23:21:57
That is true. Another reason not to wear women's shoes?
Edit: I did pay almost that much for a pair of Vasque hiking boot many years ago.
Then again, most people would say $300 is ridiculous for a keyboardShow Image(https://s3.amazonaws.com/tapatalk-emoji/emoji51.png)
When you have a wife that loves those type of shoes then you are forever linked to paying for them. Every 6 months some new releases are shown then she has to have them, no questions asked.
Keyboards will always be far cheaper than any designer shoes simply because THEY haven't designed any, .......yet >:D .
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Tue, 08 September 2015, 23:35:16
Thinking that as these are hand made and that it could really be meant for someone else, I contacted their support. A week later, the only reasoning I got was "there was likely a small hiccup in our warehouse's system that resulted in a duplicate shipment." So now for my honesty I have to trundle to the post office, pay a bunch for international shipping back to MD and then send them my paypal details and then wait to get that money transferred back to me. *sigh* For the work I'm putting in here I'd expect they could figure out pre-paid shipping labels, not for me to actually have to spend time AND money to fix their screw up.
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 09 September 2015, 05:38:32
That is true. Another reason not to wear women's shoes?
Edit: I did pay almost that much for a pair of Vasque hiking boot many years ago.
Then again, most people would say $300 is ridiculous for a keyboardShow Image(https://s3.amazonaws.com/tapatalk-emoji/emoji51.png)
When you have a wife that loves those type of shoes then you are forever linked to paying for them. Every 6 months some new releases are shown then she has to have them, no questions asked.
Keyboards will always be far cheaper than any designer shoes simply because THEY haven't designed any, .......yet >:D .
I guess that helps to balance the costs of keyboard purchases ;)
Post by: RenegadeParadox on Sun, 01 November 2015, 20:19:28
Post by: Incredigasmic on Tue, 03 November 2015, 08:22:13
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 03 November 2015, 20:02:34
I missed out on Carbon :( :(
Vote for it to run again.
Post by: phosphoric on Tue, 10 November 2015, 13:07:37
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 10 November 2015, 20:00:38
Post by: yowaffle on Tue, 10 November 2015, 20:09:57
Post by: waitinginexile on Tue, 10 November 2015, 20:15:56
It seems that they do order a few extra sets of whatever, as I have seen a few warehouse sales or something where they have a limited number of extra sets to sell some time after the main drop has finished.
I got a granite set because of this fact and I'm stoked. I kinda like that this is a thing.
Post by: gadzkun on Wed, 11 November 2015, 01:18:40
my wallet got hacked by massdrop, you know massdrop bazaar event?
yeah i take a look at the bazaar, search for a nice item.
and i found ones interesting, and i want to know how much i should pay for it, but im not really want to buy it just "interested".
i clicked JOIN to check out how much i should pay! and thennn BAAAAAAAMMM! i ordered that item accidentally, i was thinking i can cancel it just like other drops.
but this time wont! in bazar when you join its an end!, and i post to CS i want to cancel my order, because i misclicked! :p
1day 2day 3day no respon the item not shipped yet,
i tried to talk in discussion how to cancel my order (thats really embarassing) im look like a fool asking, since i know i can ask the CS to cancel the order, but yeah no response in 3 days so i panic,
and in the 4day i got an email from CS, they would check the storage and cancel my order, and 5 minute later,
BAAAAAAMMM!!! 2nd attack incoming! i got the notification from massdrop(not CS massdrop) that my order already shipped.
and the next days CS email me just return the item to massdrop and when the item arrive in massdrop storage it will refunded. :(
Post by: heedpantsnow on Wed, 11 November 2015, 07:06:04
i never thought theres a therapy thread for massdrop.
my wallet got hacked by massdrop, you know massdrop bazaar event?
yeah i take a look at the bazaar, search for a nice item.
and i found ones interesting, and i want to know how much i should pay for it, but im not really want to buy it just "interested".
i clicked JOIN to check out how much i should pay! and thennn BAAAAAAAMMM! i ordered that item accidentally, i was thinking i can cancel it just like other drops.
but this time wont! in bazar when you join its an end!, and i post to CS i want to cancel my order, because i misclicked! :p
1day 2day 3day no respon the item not shipped yet,
i tried to talk in discussion how to cancel my order (thats really embarassing) im look like a fool asking, since i know i can ask the CS to cancel the order, but yeah no response in 3 days so i panic,
and in the 4day i got an email from CS, they would check the storage and cancel my order, and 5 minute later,
BAAAAAAMMM!!! 2nd attack incoming! i got the notification from massdrop(not CS massdrop) that my order already shipped.
and the next days CS email me just return the item to massdrop and when the item arrive in massdrop storage it will refunded. :(
Ouch! Yeah their CS is super slow. I had a similar issue with a change of address.
The other main issue I have with them is that many things on there aren't deals at all. They make it sound like a deal, but you gotta price check or you might get screwed. Sometimes it's the same price, or sometimes even cheaper, elsewhere on the web.
Post by: 1swt2gs on Wed, 11 November 2015, 07:12:20
Their model is good but just like group buys I can't wait months to get an item.
Post by: Lepidus on Wed, 11 November 2015, 07:35:06
Also, that rising sun bull**** got me really pissed at them. Im glad most of the GB failed hard. >:3