Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)

[TheProfosist]

I am finishing my order up and collecting the bit of money that I need for parts. I am still willing to assemble keyboards for people regardless of where you are located. Please pm me if you are interested.

[mkawa]

so we in the US shouldn't pay until 7bit corrects his shipping right?

[dorkvader]

Either way, I'm not going to pay until payday on Friday. Y'all will just have to wait until after then.

Bytheway, I think $35 is an excellent deal on a custom PCB this size. Will there be extras later for those that were latecomers?

[litster]

so we in the US shouldn't pay until 7bit corrects his shipping right?

What is wrong with your invoice?

[mkawa]

from post earlier it sounded like shipping should be 7? i have 17.50 on my invoice.

gerk. think i'm going to add another plate and board to my order :X. that might end up being an appropriate shipping quote regardless...

[litster]

from post earlier it sounded like shipping should be 7? i have 17.50 on my invoice.

ONLY if you are ordering just small items like switches that can fit inside a small USPS priority mail cardboard box.  If you have at least 1 PCB or 1 plate, it is going to be $17.50 for CONUS.

Just got my invoice...    So will shipping be adjusted for buying a handful of switches only? $17.50 shipping to a US address for 20 MX switches is just...

100 Switches in the US should fit in a ~$7 box.

That is exactly what BiNiaRiS just told me.  Waiting for 7bit to update the script.

[theta]

Alright, that's great! What should those of us who are just getting the small pieces do? Re-submit an order, or wait for an update on the current order for the new $7 shipping rate?

[litster]

You should only wait if you are in the US *and* ordering small items that can fit in a small USPS Priority Mail cardboard box.

[Tranquilite]

One more question, you can still go for the cheaper uninsured shipping if you ordered pcb+place right? The <1kg qualifier is a bit confusing.

[litster]

One more question, you can still go for the cheaper uninsured shipping if you ordered pcb+place right? The <1kg qualifier is a bit confusing.

Sounds like you are in EU.  Wait for 7bit's reply then.

[Tranquilite]

No, I am in the US. I guess things will be just fine then.

[7bit]

100 Switches in the US should fit in a ~$7 box.

I added SHIPUSCHEAP to the price list:
http://deskthority.net/wiki/Phantom_Group_Buy#Pricelist

Just order SHIPUSCHEAP and the other shipping method gets removed.

[7bit]

i got my invoice.. but i need it shipped to alaricjls.. do i put that in the notes section? i completely forgot to put his sn instead of my address

also, even though it says in the invoice we have 7 days to pay.. i just want to double check if it's okay that i can pay on monday?

Just send a new address to Phantom:

ADDRESS
alaricjls

[fim]

Did you want that in the notes section in PayPal?

Can we pay using paypal? My invoice only has bank account information and no mention of paypal.

[7bit]

i got my invoice.. but i need it shipped to alaricjls.. do i put that in the notes section? i completely forgot to put his sn instead of my address

also, even though it says in the invoice we have 7 days to pay.. i just want to double check if it's okay that i can pay on monday?

Monday will be fine.

7bit, I resubmitted my order with different (increased) switch quantities. Can you re-send the invoice and check the shipping fee? The invoice that went out earlier today charged me twice for shipping. Thanks!

This is done automatically.

You can add/remove stuff until we've ordered. Then you can only add.

Do I have to do a bank transfer? Because I have to like go down to the bank and do it...stupid bank I'm using.

Just send
PAYPALINT

and you get a new invoice.

Is shipping to the US the same regardless of whether or not I order switches?

Yes.

If it is the wrong shipping method, choose the correct one by yourself (like SHIPUSCHEAP instead of SHIPUNINSURED).

so we in the US shouldn't pay until 7bit corrects his shipping right?

Now you can pay, except if you want to order more or it is the wrong shipping method.


here is the price-list:
http://deskthority.net/wiki/Phantom_Group_Buy#Pricelist

Either way, I'm not going to pay until payday on Friday. Y'all will just have to wait until after then.

Bytheway, I think $35 is an excellent deal on a custom PCB this size. Will there be extras later for those that were latecomers?

Yes, nobdy told me how many. I suggested 102 PCBs (93 are sold).

Alright, that's great! What should those of us who are just getting the small pieces do? Re-submit an order, or wait for an update on the current order for the new $7 shipping rate?

Just add the

SHIPUSCHEAP

kit to your order!

One more question, you can still go for the cheaper uninsured shipping if you ordered pcb+place right? The <1kg qualifier is a bit confusing.

I'm unsure if a PCB + plate +100 switches are less than 1kg.

If they are it works. If not: it doesn't.

For switches it should work for up to 300 switches or so. I will see when I've got the switches.

If n doubt about shipping costs, just pay the items now and pay shipping later.

The prices for items will not change anymore.

Can we pay using paypal? My invoice only has bank account information and no mention of paypal.

Just order the

PAYPAL
or
PAYPALINT
kit, depending on wether you are in the US or elsewhere.

[Autolyze]

I should really draw the line somewhere, but I guess this means that it's not too late to order some more switches and perhaps a spare PCB?

Although then I might as well get another mount plate... and another teensy..

[7bit]

I should really draw the line somewhere, but I guess this means that it's not too late to order some more switches and perhaps a spare PCB?

Although then I might as well get another mount plate... and another teensy..

Order as may as you whish!

The more the better!!!

But keep in mind you also have to pay for key caps!

[Autolyze]

I know, I know, I'm sticking with R4.

Are we close to another price drop for any of the switches here?

[DrSchlock]

I don't suppose it's too late to order some pcbs...or had this ship already sailed?

[7bit]

I don't suppose it's too late to order some pcbs...or had this ship already sailed?

Nothing has even been produced, so you still can order as many PCBs as you wish!

[hazeluff]

Thanks 7bit. The thread looks hectic as ****. = P

Once the invoice comes in for paypal, I'll have it payed.

[7bit]

Thanks 7bit. The thread looks hectic as ****. = P

Once the invoice comes in for paypal, I'll have it payed.

But don't use the GIFT option!!!!!!!


Apropos:
Sorry everybody!!!

I ran the wrong script so instead of re-sending invoices to people who did not submit their addresses, I submitted them to everybody. If you already have one and like it more than the one you just got, ignore it!

[hazeluff]

But don't use the GIFT option!!!!!!!


Apropos:
Sorry everybody!!!

I ran the wrong script so instead of re-sending invoices to people who did not submit their addresses, I submitted them to everybody. If you already have one and like it more than the one you just got, ignore it!

I just noticed I sent the script to you and not PHANTOM. Fail!. Waiting for nother email to be sent back to me with the paypal info.

Edit: PAID!

[fim]

Just paid

[Sojik]

I ran the wrong script so instead of re-sending invoices to people who did not submit their addresses, I submitted them to everybody. If you already have one and like it more than the one you just got, ignore it!

Oh ok. I paid yesterday so I was a little confused when I got two more invoices after I paid.

EDIT: Also, 7bit.. If we order round four keycaps does that ship together so we can save on shipping or do these group buys ship from different places?

[mkawa]

7bit: my new invoice is missing shipping.

[DrSchlock]

PM sent. Now to wade through the mess that is round 4 ;p

[demik]

my invoice has extra numbers on my shipping address that i did not add.. problem with the script?

[alaricljs]

demik, your shipping address should be 'alaricljs' as long as you're still having me put it together

[demik]

yeah im trying to get that fixed but my question wasn't answered yet

ill try to get in touch with bini and have him send it to you instead of me.

[7bit]

Oh ok. I paid yesterday so I was a little confused when I got two more invoices after I paid.

EDIT: Also, 7bit.. If we order round four keycaps does that ship together so we can save on shipping or do these group buys ship from different places?

If you are in Europe, I can hold it back until the key caps arrive.

[7bit]

7bit: my new invoice is missing shipping.

Just add it by yourself:

SHIPUS

[7bit]

my invoice has extra numbers on my shipping address that i did not add.. problem with the script?

Xxxxx Xxxxxx
0000 X. Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Xx.=20
Xxxx Xxxxxxxx, XX 00000
XXX

You mean the =20 ?

[7bit]

yeah im trying to get that fixed but my question wasn't answered yet

ill try to get in touch with bini and have him send it to you instead of me.

The proper way would be to give

alaricljs

as address.

I add it for you, then there will be no problem with =20 anymore.

[demik]

thank you 7bit

[NumberJ]

Payment sent!

[biolaser]

Just sent in payment. Can't wait!
Off-topic: glad that GH is working again!

[kps]

What is the planned method of shipping (from the US, ) to Canada? Just want to make sure it's by mail, not UPS, who charge extortionate brokerage fees.

[litster]

I think for non-US shipping distributed by BiNiaRiS, it will be shipped with USPS 1st class parcel mail.

Everyone, please get you payments in as soon a possible.  Thanks.

[demik]

paid!!!!!


cannot wait!!!!!!

[lootbag]

Paid a couple days ago.
I cannot wait for this stabilizer-less Cherry keyboard to come together.
Dream come true.

[zzspectrez]

Payment sent.

[theta]

Obviously we'll need to wait until everybody's paid up, but is there a time window once the order is put in by you guys to being delivered to all of us?

Certainly no rush, just curious.

[litster]

We are going to set a deadline for payments.  probably a week from Monday.  If you haven't paid by then, we will cancel your order.  Giddy up!

[alaricljs]

Once the money is collected, orders go to the plate maker and PCB fab.  They have to do their job and then get the parts in the 'mail'.  There is also the switches to be bought from a source apparently in Germany from what I recall.  I believe that the switch order is going to wait a little while until there's ETAs on the plates and PCBs in order to let the switch buy grow.

[Autolyze]

I guess this means we have a little more time to buy yet more stuff, as long as we pay up? $$$

[litster]

As for time between ordering parts to shipping to you, we don't have a solid time frame.  PCB should be quick, maybe 2 weeks from order to arrival in the US.  I don't know the lead time for switches.  Parts from Digikey should be quick.  We also need to order pin headers from China which could take 2 to 3 weeks.  Plates should take a couple of weeks.  I could be the long pole as I need to make 50+ 7x costar stabilizer bars.  It could take me 2 to 3 weekends if I don't make them efficiently.

[dorkvader]

We also need to order pin headers from China which could take 2 to 3 weeks.  Plates should take a couple of weeks.

Why from china. If it'll take it that long, you can get them from mouser/digikey. pin headers are pretty common.

[alaricljs]

At 10x the cost if I recall my research correctly.

[litster]

Usually the reason to order from China is because it is cheaper.  In this case, it is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay cheaper, so cheap we just throw it in with every Teensy order.