Not really sure if I should make an official announcement anymore since it's already been relayed... but I guess here goes nothing
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Vega Group Buy Details
As per last time, getting straight to the important details.
Unit Cap
Yes, one exists, albeit mainly so that QC and packing doesn't go out of control.
The cap quantity is significantly higher than the in-stock batch. I'll leave it undisclosed for now, similar to exact quantity not being disclosed for Polaris.
Available Products
- Base kit - 329 USD. Your choice of plate material (Aluminum or Polycarbonate), plate style (Single-layout or Universal), and PCB style (Hotswap or Soldering).
- Extra plates - 29 USD. Your choice of plate material and style.
- Extra PCBs - 39 USD. Your choice of PCB style.
Limits
Up to 2 base kits, 2 extra plates, and 2 extra PCBs per household.
Any purchases for only extra parts without a base kit will be voided, since... well, hard to use keyboard parts without the keyboard itself.
Release Date
11/28 12:01PM US Eastern Time (EST) at typeplus.net.
Note: This time is not for the soldering kit for previous in-stock buyers. Read below for that.
ETAs
Undecided as usual, mainly due to the possibility of wildly differing quantities ordered during group buy and the different lead times per each range.
If I had to make an uneducated guess based on no proof or evidence, it would be mid-2021.
Replacement Parts
Many people have contacted me regarding the possibility of selling extra gaskets, foam layers, plates, etc. at a later time. I would love to, but in the current global situation it is simply impractical (i.e. 50USD shipping on a 5USD set of gaskets or whatnot). Hopefully will get around to supplying these parts later on.
And I believe that covers just about everything regarding the GB.
If you'd like to enjoy a build stream prior to the buy, don't forget to tune in to the TaehaTypes channel on Thursday at 10AM US Pacific Time (PST).
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Soldering Kits for In-Stock Buyers
If you were not able to secure a soldering kit during the in-stock phase, we will offer soldering kits during the group buy as well.
To be eligible, you must write your order number for the in-stock base kit when prompted (will be on the product page).
In addition, this is strictly for those who were not able to purchase a soldering kit during the in-stock phase; all who were able to purchase one during the in-stock phase will be ineligible for purchasing additional kits.
Note that these will drop on 11/30 at 12:01PM EST rather than on 11/28 to avoid confusion during the main GB.
Note 2: Currently considering offering hotswap parts for this as well, although might not happen due to logistics complications.
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Regarding in-stock buyer shipping/tracking info
All units without a soldering kit have been shipped out by the crew responsible for handling shipment.
However, we only received the tracking number list today after a massive delay, so we'll get to work entering those numbers into Shopify as soon as possible.
Units with soldering kits will be shipped as soon as the outer box to bundle the two products arrive.