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Title: XDA PBT blanks (closed)
Post by: LunarisDream on Sat, 10 December 2016, 01:22:51: Buy closed, please refer to this reply (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=86315.msg2380766#msg2380766) for additional info.

~~$50 per set. Inclusive of Paypal fees.~~

Flat $15 shipping worldwide. $25 for expedited (DHL express). $10 to Hong Kong, tentatively $9 for ditching the box and using China Post. Will see if that needs to be adjusted after the first batch is shipped, which will be happening tomorrow.

Sets are already produced and ready to ship from China.

Each set comes with all of the pictured keys, and the steel wire keypuller.

Order form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQWbh11QDbd6IyVYhrAb7LsX45N7IiK4sgQQViCFjOBTG3Yw/viewform)

Please refer to the IC for additional photos and info. (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=84453.0)

Album of what you will get (http://imgur.com/a/Orsj1)

List of orders and tracking (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10agwsP0cBXpnJ6D77jtIMqWan9ZKbNx7KyoOXKIJMac/edit?usp=sharing)

Should be shipped within the month.

Due to the nature of this buy, there's no end date for now, and orders will be shipped out as they come.

Mod Edit: Added pricing and shipping information from the order form. Thanks infiniti :thumb: You're welcome! :cool:
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: LunarisDream on Tue, 20 December 2016, 09:42:56: 2/22/2017: Sorry for going dark on this ongoing buy. Lots of things happening, jumping from China to the US (and, in 3 hours, back to China), shipping stuff, excuses excuses, etc. Arriving in China late 24th, will process orders and questions on the 25th.
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: jal on Tue, 20 December 2016, 09:55:43: Hm, given the colors, this looks like a really interesting option for experimenting with dying.
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: gnmar2723 on Wed, 21 December 2016, 11:29:16: Submitted :thumb:
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: gnmar2723 on Fri, 23 December 2016, 19:45:42: I sent a PM about my order
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: LunarisDream on Wed, 04 January 2017, 04:26:49: Encountering some delays due to the holiday season. Clarification:

The original plan was to send out the orders directly from Mz's shipping elves, but they said the China Post PO was too far from where they were located (kind of an odd excuse, right?), so they instead sent the orders to me. I reviewed the economical shipping options available, EMS ePacket and China Post small packet. They were priced similarly, but EMS was physically closer (about 1.3km away as opposed to 1.7). So I took the box of caps and went to the EMS PO, to be informed that ePacket is only available if I have a registered business. Welp. It was late, so I walked to the China Post PO the next day with the packages, and they informed me that the boxes for the caps cannot be used to ship as they are "too colorful" (purple w/ gold text). And also I need to write the origin and destination addresses 3 times by hand for each package, twice for custom declaration forms, once on the package itself. So I have some kraft paper on the way to me which will be used to cover up the packages as I couldn't find some in the local stores.

Expedited orders were already sent out. Those went from Mz's place to a reshipper in Guangzhou, and were processed and shipped. I didn't send out tracking numbers for those individually, but they should have arrived by now.
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: Gosnat on Fri, 13 January 2017, 04:34:42: Have things settled with the shipping delays?
Hovering over the buy button but would like to know if they still ship immediately.
Thanks
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: Kominyetska on Fri, 20 January 2017, 11:55:29: Due to the holidays, if an order is placed now, when will it ship? Feb 3?
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: Parva Ovis on Fri, 20 January 2017, 12:22:38: What sizes of space bars are included?
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: kmba on Fri, 20 January 2017, 14:12:00: Quote from: Parva Ovis on Fri, 20 January 2017, 12:22:38
What sizes of space bars are included?

Looks like every size. 2, 2.25, 2.75, 3, 4.5, 5.5, 6, 6.25, 6.5, 7
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: LunarisDream on Fri, 20 January 2017, 21:27:27: Quote from: Parva Ovis on Fri, 20 January 2017, 12:22:38
What sizes of space bars are included?

1.75 2 2.25 2.75 3 4.5 5.5 6 6.25 6.5 7

Quote from: Gosnat on Fri, 13 January 2017, 04:34:42
Have things settled with the shipping delays?
Hovering over the buy button but would like to know if they still ship immediately.
Thanks
Quote from: Kominyetska on Fri, 20 January 2017, 11:55:29
Due to the holidays, if an order is placed now, when will it ship? Feb 3?

1/19 update: Due to Chinese New Year's, no shipping will occur until after the first week of February. :(
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: skuko on Mon, 23 January 2017, 06:19:44: this still taking orders please? kinda curious about the profile.
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: akaatnene on Fri, 27 January 2017, 15:29:02: What should I expect in terms of China Post shipping?

I received the tracking number on the 10th, and I haven't seen an update since the 11th.
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: Gosnat on Sun, 29 January 2017, 14:29:16: Quote from: LunarisDream on Fri, 20 January 2017, 21:27:27
1/19 update: Due to Chinese New Year's, no shipping will occur until after the first week of February. :(

That's understandable :)
Going to order a set and see, i'm really curious about how they feel.
Edit: Typos, training on blanks ;)
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: gnmar2723 on Sun, 29 January 2017, 18:25:25: Quote from: akaatnene on Fri, 27 January 2017, 15:29:02
What should I expect in terms of China Post shipping?

I received the tracking number on the 10th, and I haven't seen an update since the 11th.

I still see this for my order as well. Maybe someone else knows?
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: cyanos on Mon, 30 January 2017, 00:53:03: Does this come with deep dish homing keys? Also, how many 1.5u keys are there?

Thanks! :thumb:
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: Dyaems on Mon, 30 January 2017, 20:13:54: Quote from: cyanos on Mon, 30 January 2017, 00:53:03
Does this come with deep dish homing keys? Also, how many 1.5u keys are there?

Thanks! :thumb:

alot of 1.5u keys. i have 10 unused inside my box lol

it does come with three deep dish keys for F J and num5.
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: zdw on Mon, 30 January 2017, 23:44:51: Is there a count of each size of key included in this kit? By color

Mainly I'm interested in if there are 10*1.5U and 4*2U suitable for an Ergodo, and in which colors in a mixed kit.
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: Kominyetska on Tue, 31 January 2017, 12:10:41: Quote from: Dyaems on Mon, 30 January 2017, 20:13:54
Quote from: cyanos on Mon, 30 January 2017, 00:53:03
Does this come with deep dish homing keys? Also, how many 1.5u keys are there?

Thanks! :thumb:

alot of 1.5u keys. i have 10 unused inside my box lol

it does come with three deep dish keys for F J and num5.

Pictures on a board?
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: Dyaems on Tue, 31 January 2017, 19:12:51: Quote from: zdw on Mon, 30 January 2017, 23:44:51
Is there a count of each size of key included in this kit? By color

Mainly I'm interested in if there are 10*1.5U and 4*2U suitable for an Ergodo, and in which colors in a mixed kit.

i think there are enough 2u keys for an ergodox. three on numpad and one on backspace.

Quote from: Kominyetska on Tue, 31 January 2017, 12:10:41
Quote from: Dyaems on Mon, 30 January 2017, 20:13:54
Quote from: cyanos on Mon, 30 January 2017, 00:53:03
Does this come with deep dish homing keys? Also, how many 1.5u keys are there?

Thanks! :thumb:

alot of 1.5u keys. i have 10 unused inside my box lol

it does come with three deep dish keys for F J and num5.

Pictures on a board?

i already removed them on my board because i had it dyed but here it goes:
(https://scontent.fmnl4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/16300442_374277636267733_3562928037694454383_o.jpg?oh=4e3e012da910dbbafbc7f119f0b6bef5&oe=591372C9)

not complete though because the box contains 4 layers? and the other ones not in the picture are not dyed. i only dyed the ones that i am going to use.

this set did not come from the GB, i bought it from someone i know so im not sure if the keys that i have are also the same amount (141 keys) from this GB
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: Kominyetska on Wed, 01 February 2017, 12:51:33: Damn that looks sexy! :eek:
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: cribbit on Wed, 01 February 2017, 16:31:17: What's the cost for getting just a ton of 1u caps and a few deep dish? Considering these for a Planck-esque board. Min. 75 total keys, ideally 71 1u and 4 deep dish. Is white the only color available?
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: kmba on Wed, 01 February 2017, 21:30:50: If anyone has 10x 1u caps they don't need shoot me a pm. :thumb:
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: cribbit on Wed, 01 February 2017, 21:50:43: Also how is this different than what's on Sentraq?
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: LunarisDream on Thu, 02 February 2017, 00:06:18: Quote from: gnmar2723 on Sun, 29 January 2017, 18:25:25
Quote from: akaatnene on Fri, 27 January 2017, 15:29:02
What should I expect in terms of China Post shipping?

I received the tracking number on the 10th, and I haven't seen an update since the 11th.

I still see this for my order as well. Maybe someone else knows?

There's a good chance it was delayed as well due to Chinese New Year's. This is my first time sending out stuff en masse via China Post. If stuff ends up missing, I'll send a replacement via priority as I'm probably not dealing with China Post again as there are a lot of hoops to jump through for shipping and it appears to be awfully slow.

Quote from: cribbit on Wed, 01 February 2017, 16:31:17
What's the cost for getting just a ton of 1u caps and a few deep dish? Considering these for a Planck-esque board. Min. 75 total keys, ideally 71 1u and 4 deep dish. Is white the only color available?

Sorry dude, they come in predetermined sets. White and gray are the only color options (and a mix of white alphas with gray mods).

Quote from: cribbit on Wed, 01 February 2017, 21:50:43
Also how is this different than what's on Sentraq?

That's interesting. I didn't know Sentraq stocked the same thing. Differences seem to be Sentraq's only has 108 keys with no option for dual tone.

And a general update: February is here. Shipping services will recommence shortly in China, so invoices for pending orders will be sent out in about 3 days from now. Leaving for my own flight to the US (for real this time) in about 14 hours.
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: akaatnene on Thu, 02 February 2017, 15:43:25: Quote from: LunarisDream on Thu, 02 February 2017, 00:06:18
Quote from: gnmar2723 on Sun, 29 January 2017, 18:25:25
Quote from: akaatnene on Fri, 27 January 2017, 15:29:02
What should I expect in terms of China Post shipping?

I received the tracking number on the 10th, and I haven't seen an update since the 11th.

I still see this for my order as well. Maybe someone else knows?

There's a good chance it was delayed as well due to Chinese New Year's. This is my first time sending out stuff en masse via China Post. If stuff ends up missing, I'll send a replacement via priority as I'm probably not dealing with China Post again as there are a lot of hoops to jump through for shipping and it appears to be awfully slow.

I just checked, and they finally updated tracking, so it looks like just a very long Chinese New Year's delay.
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: gnmar2723 on Thu, 02 February 2017, 17:11:42: Quote from: akaatnene on Thu, 02 February 2017, 15:43:25
Quote from: LunarisDream on Thu, 02 February 2017, 00:06:18
Quote from: gnmar2723 on Sun, 29 January 2017, 18:25:25
Quote from: akaatnene on Fri, 27 January 2017, 15:29:02
What should I expect in terms of China Post shipping?

I received the tracking number on the 10th, and I haven't seen an update since the 11th.

I still see this for my order as well. Maybe someone else knows?

There's a good chance it was delayed as well due to Chinese New Year's. This is my first time sending out stuff en masse via China Post. If stuff ends up missing, I'll send a replacement via priority as I'm probably not dealing with China Post again as there are a lot of hoops to jump through for shipping and it appears to be awfully slow.

I just checked, and they finally updated tracking, so it looks like just a very long Chinese New Year's delay.
Lucky, my last update is still from Jan 11 :))
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: dragonfax on Thu, 02 February 2017, 20:14:46: I slipped in and filled out the form just a few days ago. Let me know if I'm too late to get in on this. I love the XDA profile, and would definitely want this "fuller" set over what Sentraq has to offer.
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: Gosnat on Fri, 03 February 2017, 14:47:52: When do we get invoiced?
I think i forgot to mention that i would like to mark the value lower due to the insane import taxes! >:D
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: LifeIsOnTheWire on Sat, 04 February 2017, 12:16:40: Is it too late to get in on this?
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: PancakeMSTR on Sat, 04 February 2017, 13:58:34: Any possible way to get just, like, a single key? I know it's unlikely but I thought I'd ask anyway.
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: gnmar2723 on Mon, 06 February 2017, 21:58:41: When should I start to worry?

https://track.aftership.com/china-post/RR730831743CN?
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: a-c on Tue, 07 February 2017, 20:34:53: Quote from: gnmar2723 on Mon, 06 February 2017, 21:58:41
When should I start to worry?

https://track.aftership.com/china-post/RR730831743CN?

http://www.17track.net/en/track?nums=RR730831743CN

Shows some more recent activity.
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: dragonfax on Tue, 07 February 2017, 21:38:00: I guess I was too late to get on this after all If thats true, a response or at least shutting down the google form would have been nice. So I would have known.
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: gnmar2723 on Tue, 07 February 2017, 22:58:58: Quote from: a-c on Tue, 07 February 2017, 20:34:53
Quote from: gnmar2723 on Mon, 06 February 2017, 21:58:41
When should I start to worry?

https://track.aftership.com/china-post/RR730831743CN?

http://www.17track.net/en/track?nums=RR730831743CN

Shows some more recent activity.

Thanks! I tried looking it up on some other sites but I couldn't get anything. Hopefully the arrive soon
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: NotTheVacuum on Fri, 10 February 2017, 05:43:28: I signed up and filled out the order form, but I just noticed a couple of folks who think they missed the cutoff. I saw "no end date" and assumed that wasn't possible, but this is my first GB (my first post here actually).

Could we have a general update on the status of the GB?
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: cribbit on Mon, 13 February 2017, 13:01:15: Are there homing bump keys?
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: mesh on Mon, 13 February 2017, 19:25:13: I would also like to know if this group buy is still active.
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: geekzombie on Wed, 15 February 2017, 21:50:30: Quote from: Dyaems on Tue, 31 January 2017, 19:12:51
Quote from: zdw on Mon, 30 January 2017, 23:44:51
Is there a count of each size of key included in this kit? By color

Mainly I'm interested in if there are 10*1.5U and 4*2U suitable for an Ergodo, and in which colors in a mixed kit.

i think there are enough 2u keys for an ergodox. three on numpad and one on backspace.

Quote from: Kominyetska on Tue, 31 January 2017, 12:10:41
Quote from: Dyaems on Mon, 30 January 2017, 20:13:54
Quote from: cyanos on Mon, 30 January 2017, 00:53:03
Does this come with deep dish homing keys? Also, how many 1.5u keys are there?

Thanks! :thumb:

alot of 1.5u keys. i have 10 unused inside my box lol

it does come with three deep dish keys for F J and num5.

Pictures on a board?

i already removed them on my board because i had it dyed but here it goes:
Show Image
(https://scontent.fmnl4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/16300442_374277636267733_3562928037694454383_o.jpg?oh=4e3e012da910dbbafbc7f119f0b6bef5&oe=591372C9)

not complete though because the box contains 4 layers? and the other ones not in the picture are not dyed. i only dyed the ones that i am going to use.

this set did not come from the GB, i bought it from someone i know so im not sure if the keys that i have are also the same amount (141 keys) from this GB

Dyaems , what did you use to dye them? Do you have a guide/tutorial you can share?
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: dragonfax on Thu, 16 February 2017, 00:34:32: Has anyone heard anything from LunarisDream since Feb 2nd? I want to know if this is still open or not. The first post still claims it is, but it hasn't been updated since December.
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: geekzombie on Thu, 16 February 2017, 06:45:50: Dragonfax,

I paid for my keycaps back on Dec 12th and I still do not have them. I got tracking info on Jan 10th but they fell off the grid and status wasn't updated for a month. I messaged Jian/LunarisDream during the Chinese New Year and he said to message him again after the New Year; I have messaged him several times since then but I have not heard back from him since Jan 26th. He's not dead though, I can see him posting on reddit.

In the last couple days, my shipping status was updated again, so I'm hoping I still get my caps.
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: gnmar2723 on Thu, 16 February 2017, 11:00:37: Quote from: geekzombie on Thu, 16 February 2017, 06:45:50
Dragonfax,

I paid for my keycaps back on Dec 12th and I still do not have them. I got tracking info on Jan 10th but they fell off the grid and status wasn't updated for a month. I messaged Jian/LunarisDream during the Chinese New Year and he said to message him again after the New Year; I have messaged him several times since then but I have not heard back from him since Jan 26th. He's not dead though, I can see him posting on reddit.

In the last couple days, my shipping status was updated again, so I'm hoping I still get my caps.
Same here. I think my caps are just on the rowboat over from china lol
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: jinhwanlazy on Thu, 16 February 2017, 19:21:36: Are there any news? I want to join this GB, but not sure if I still have chance.
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: gnmar2723 on Thu, 16 February 2017, 20:51:38: Quote from: jinhwanlazy on Thu, 16 February 2017, 19:21:36
Are there any news? I want to join this GB, but not sure if I still have chance.

I would say to try and contact LunarisDream on reddit and see what he says.
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: jebbra on Thu, 16 February 2017, 22:00:55: Is this still live?

What's his/her reddit?
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: gnmar2723 on Fri, 17 February 2017, 10:07:22: Quote from: jebbra on Thu, 16 February 2017, 22:00:55
Is this still live?

What's his/her reddit?

https://www.reddit.com/user/LunarisDream
Seems to be more active on reddit than on GH
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: Rykno on Fri, 17 February 2017, 20:13:15: might pick these up and dye them; test my touch typing skills :thumb:
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: AlexAtPanc on Sun, 05 March 2017, 08:56:08: Quote from: Rykno on Fri, 17 February 2017, 20:13:15
might pick these up and dye them; test my touch typing skills :thumb:

That's a great idea. I've gotten OEM sets that had scratches prior to dying, but I have a feeling these will be of better quality.
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: LunarisDream on Sat, 11 March 2017, 18:04:13: Hi all. My apologies for leaving this buy for the past month and a half.

The set is apparently available on Aliexpress (https://waa.ai/jLth) and is cheaper than what I am able to offer when factoring in shipping, and should be relatively reasonable as well. I only see 13 sets in stock but that may just be a dummy inventory number. My "economical" shipping option, China Post, which I used for the first time ever, was troublesome, time-consuming, awfully slow, and (according to the tracking) have not updated ever since clearing customs and presumably leaving the country after a month or more. It simply doesn't make sense to order through me for the time being.

So here are my proposed options for the current buyers who have yet to receive their set from China Post:

1. A full refund, shipping costs included, on the condition that, should the sets ever arrive, you pay me the original invoiced amount.

2. A refund of the keyset in full, minus shipping costs (which are no longer in my possession), and if the set ever arrives, you can keep it for free.

3. Continue waiting on the chance that China Post pulls through, with the other options remaining available should you change your mind. Obviously the best option for me, but the wait has been quite long already.

Please send me a PM if you are affected and I will get you taken care of.
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks
Post by: gnmar2723 on Sun, 12 March 2017, 13:22:53: Quote from: LunarisDream on Sat, 11 March 2017, 18:04:13
Hi all. My apologies for leaving this buy for the past month and a half.

The set is apparently available on Aliexpress (https://waa.ai/jLth) and is cheaper than what I am able to offer when factoring in shipping, and should be relatively reasonable as well. I only see 13 sets in stock but that may just be a dummy inventory number. My "economical" shipping option, China Post, which I used for the first time ever, was troublesome, time-consuming, awfully slow, and (according to the tracking) have not updated ever since clearing customs and presumably leaving the country after a month or more. It simply doesn't make sense to order through me for the time being.

So here are my proposed options for the current buyers who have yet to receive their set from China Post:

1. A full refund, shipping costs included, on the condition that, should the sets ever arrive, you pay me the original invoiced amount.

2. A refund of the keyset in full, minus shipping costs (which are no longer in my possession), and if the set ever arrives, you can keep it for free.

3. Continue waiting on the chance that China Post pulls through, with the other options remaining available should you change your mind. Obviously the best option for me, but the wait has been quite long already.

Please send me a PM if you are affected and I will get you taken care of.

Thanks for the update Lunaris. I'll continue to hold out hope for my package for now since I really want to pair this with jchan's XDA Milestone.
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks (closed)
Post by: tobsn on Sun, 12 March 2017, 20:58:12: ... so how long will it take now?
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks (closed)
Post by: gnmar2723 on Fri, 31 March 2017, 15:42:26: Holy **** I can't believe it. They are finally here!

(http://i.imgur.com/k2P3XJp.jpg?1]http://)

(http://i.imgur.com/7drHiqr.gif])
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks (closed)
Post by: tobsn on Thu, 06 April 2017, 05:36:02: It arrived here!
Title: Re: XDA PBT blanks (closed)
Post by: gnmar2723 on Thu, 06 April 2017, 20:03:52: Good to hear that stuff is arriving for others as well!