Author Topic: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED) (Read 388189 times)

mbc · « **Reply #1700 on:** Sun, 18 March 2012, 05:13:05 »

Quote from: litster;549248

It is definitely cheaper if we ship from the USA using first class parcel mail, especially if the order weights under 4 pounds. Up to 4 pounds, first class parcel mail should be between $25 to $35. Some destination countries are more expensive. If over 4 pounds, We will need to ask for more payment in order to ship using Priority Mail.

After everyone has received their orders (no bad or missing parts, or lost packages) and if we have parts left, then we will sell the remaining parts.

Hm.. up to 2 kilos is 16,90 worldwide from germany

kaiserreich · « **Reply #1701 on:** Sun, 18 March 2012, 05:25:15 »

Quote from: 7bit;549057

I mean international shipping to our customers.

Is cheaper from me or from BiNiaRIS?

From Germany: $55, or 42 EUR.

Quote from: litster;549248

It is definitely cheaper if we ship from the USA using first class parcel mail, especially if the order weights under 4 pounds. Up to 4 pounds, first class parcel mail should be between $25 to $35. Some destination countries are more expensive. If over 4 pounds, We will need to ask for more payment in order to ship using Priority Mail.

After everyone has received their orders (no bad or missing parts, or lost packages) and if we have parts left, then we will sell the remaining parts.

I did not order any switches (have a lot of them), so whatever I ordered can be shipped from Biniaris if needed.

Anyway, I paid $55 for shipping based on the invoice amount.
Based on the USPS shipping calculator, 4lbs. cost $30 + (Packaging material cost) to ship to me (1st class mail)

I know that shipping cost varies based on destination, and the invoice shipping cost amount is to cover for most possibilities without needing to go into micromanaging each shipping amount, which is perfectly fine and acceptable as far as I am concerned.
I also do not intend to barge into how you guys are running this group buy (which I think you all did a very good job by the way) and demand a whole explanation into this, but I'd like to know where does this leave me?

7bit · « **Reply #1702 on:** Sun, 18 March 2012, 15:03:27 »

Quote from: mbc;549582

Hm.. up to 2 kilos is 16,90 worldwide from germany

But not insured!

TheProfosist · « **Reply #1703 on:** Tue, 20 March 2012, 08:19:01 »

Quote from: 7bit;549892

But not insured!

first class from US is not insured either...

Tranquilite · « **Reply #1704 on:** Sat, 31 March 2012, 03:30:38 »

Can we have a status update on this group buy? I suspect it would be little more than "Still waiting on switches", but even that is better than letting this thread hit the second page

Also, any chance that those of use who already have our switches could get our PCBs and plates sent to us (I think those have come in already??) I only ordered a handful of switches and would be willing to pay for shipping twice if it means having my phantom early.

Well, either way, keep up the good work!

mkawa · « **Reply #1705 on:** Sat, 31 March 2012, 09:54:20 »

switches won't come in until late may

litster · « **Reply #1706 on:** Sat, 31 March 2012, 20:16:26 »

I would avoid shipping multiple times for a single order due to addition labor involved. BiNiaRiS and 7bit will be doing shipping. It would be up to them. If you didn't order switches at all, then BiNiaRiS should be able to ship your order out sooner, as soon as plates, electronic parts, and my 7x stabilizers are ordered or made. BiNiaRiS has been busy with non-keyboard stuff the last couple of weeks. I am sure he will be getting the rest of the order done soon, and he will still be ahead of the switches. :-)

tsangan · « **Reply #1707 on:** Sat, 31 March 2012, 20:17:52 »

Quote from: litster;562926

I would avoid shipping multiple times for a single order due to addition labor involved. BiNiaRiS and 7bit will be doing shipping. It would be up to them. If you didn't order switches at all, then BiNiaRiS should be able to ship your order out sooner, as soon as plates, electronic parts, and my 7x stabilizers are ordered or made. BiNiaRiS has been busy with non-keyboard stuff the last couple of weeks. I am sure he will be getting the rest of the order done soon, and he will still be ahead of the switches. :-)

7-bit!!!! I knew it!!! :yell:

litster · « **Reply #1708 on:** Sat, 31 March 2012, 20:17:58 »

Been making more 7x costar stabilizer bars today. So I figured I would make a video to show you all how to make one yourself if you need to. I can make one in about 5 minutes now.

[video=youtube;zry3CHNKgT8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zry3CHNKgT8[/video]

tsangan · « **Reply #1709 on:** Sat, 31 March 2012, 20:19:11 »

What a professional

mkawa · « **Reply #1710 on:** Sat, 31 March 2012, 23:01:55 »

woah, that's cool. thanks for the video!

bpiphany · « **Reply #1711 on:** Sun, 01 April 2012, 00:24:01 »

Quote from: litster;562931

Been making more 7x costar stabilizer bars today. So I figured I would make a video to show you all how to make one yourself if you need to. I can make one in about 5 minutes now.

Nice =) You never considered actually mounting the bender to your workbench? That looks trickier than necessary.

Edit: Ok, so I read the answer to that in the other thread... Anyhow, it is cool how the video keeps running while quoting, and submitting to the thread =)

dirge · « **Reply #1712 on:** Sun, 01 April 2012, 03:52:00 »

I lol'd at "mounting the bender"

litster · « **Reply #1713 on:** Sun, 01 April 2012, 23:45:01 »

Just so you guys know, since these are made by hand, by me, they are not all exactly the same. The good thing is I found out the Costar stabilizers are actually pretty forgiving. I have tried a few stabilizers I made that are slightly different in length maybe by 1 to 1.5mm. They all work well. It will work better if you have some lube that you can apply to all the contact points to make it smoother.

litster · « **Reply #1714 on:** Mon, 02 April 2012, 00:33:03 »

This picture needs more stabilizer bars. Someone is getting that last one.

[ Attachment Invalid Or Does Not Exist ] 46894[/ATTACH]

mkawa · « **Reply #1715 on:** Mon, 02 April 2012, 00:36:13 »

lollll

i guess i couldn't get you to make me an extra at this point could i

litster · « **Reply #1716 on:** Mon, 02 April 2012, 00:39:28 »

why do you need an extra one?

mkawa · « **Reply #1717 on:** Mon, 02 April 2012, 00:48:19 »

iirc i didn't order a first set of phansi stabs since my phansi plate order came after the deadline. if it's too much trouble to make an extra 7x for me though, i can make my own with a set of pliers or something; no worries.

litster · « **Reply #1718 on:** Mon, 02 April 2012, 00:52:25 »

Remind BiNi to send you one with you order. If not I can send you one. I will be making extras.

mkawa · « **Reply #1719 on:** Mon, 02 April 2012, 00:53:37 »

awesome, thanks!

TheProfosist · « **Reply #1720 on:** Tue, 03 April 2012, 04:56:20 »

Anyone have any idea if fengs acrylic case fits the phantom i suspect it does because it fits a plu and fiilco.

litster · « **Reply #1721 on:** Tue, 03 April 2012, 11:00:09 »

You mean the one that is blatantly copied from my design?

gimpster · « **Reply #1722 on:** Tue, 03 April 2012, 11:30:02 »

Quote from: litster;565650

You mean the one that is blatantly copied from my design?

I'd be happy to buy a Litster original, but you won't make me one.

dirge · « **Reply #1723 on:** Tue, 03 April 2012, 11:35:14 »

Lets be honest, it's not a patch on yours mate.

Take it as a compliment.

alaricljs · « **Reply #1724 on:** Tue, 03 April 2012, 12:59:47 »

Yeah, it's obvious the design is straight off you... but there's no artistry at all. I bet it creaks like hell since it's not bolted together.

litster · « **Reply #1725 on:** Tue, 03 April 2012, 18:31:28 »

I've been shenzhened! :-)

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=16579040986&

mkawa · « **Reply #1726 on:** Tue, 03 April 2012, 19:07:16 »

imitation is the sincerest something something? take it as a compliment for now i guess..

Sent from ripster's phone using Tapatalk...

fstop · « **Reply #1727 on:** Tue, 03 April 2012, 19:12:09 »

I know its a LONG SHOT but if anyone changes their mind about keeping their phantom when it gets to them, I'm looking for one. I'm as excited as you guys but wanted to place an order the day after the deadline, sadly, and missed out. Interested in browns/reds!

mkawa · « **Reply #1728 on:** Tue, 03 April 2012, 19:15:03 »

i will be selling at least one of my constructed units

Sent from ripster's phone using Tapatalk...

fstop · « **Reply #1729 on:** Tue, 03 April 2012, 19:22:56 »

Quote from: mkawa;566056

i will be selling at least one of my constructed units

Sent from ripster's phone using Tapatalk...

PM sent

don't want to clutter this thread with personal stuff.

feng · « **Reply #1730 on:** Tue, 03 April 2012, 19:26:22 »

I don't know if it's copied from you litster.

if so that makes me feel bad.

A friend of mine who loves keyboards a lot in China asked me whether I'm interested in the Korean Custom Acrylic cases few days ago, and he can ask MKC to make some. He got a design drawing of the Korean crylic case from probably some Korean guys and send it to MKC.

We three people (including another crazy keyboardlover who also comes to GH) were about to ask MKC to make 3 clear cases just for us. And then I think probably yesterday MKC was bringing this clear acrylic case to the market. He contacted me later last night asking about my interest doing the group buys for the case.

MKC said he took a look on the Korean design drawing, but it turned out it can't be used at all. Because the cover is kinda too high. And it's smaller than our regular 87 tenkeyless keyboards. It also includes 13 screws.

Finally MKC designed a new clear case as shown in my group buy. I really don't wanna make the people who originally designed the acrylic case feel uncomfortable. Just trying to explain a bit more on this.

litster · « **Reply #1731 on:** Tue, 03 April 2012, 21:44:06 »

As far as I know, there has not been any other acrylic cases made to work with Filco before my design. This one has all the design cues from my acrylic case design: 6 layers, thick back to accommodate Filco's USB connector, the area between the arrow cluster and the 6-pack, and the cut out for the 4th layer. Whoever made it saw my case either in person or though pictures of my case disassembled. It is pretty obvious that it is a copy of my design.

Quote from: feng;566068

We three people (including another crazy keyboardlover...

you don't mean the keyboardlover we have on GH, do you? he bought an acrylic case from me.

feng · « **Reply #1732 on:** Tue, 03 April 2012, 21:58:28 »

What's the relationship between your acrylic case and the Korean custom acrylic case? I have to say MKC's acrylic case must has something to do with yours. Even though he changed some parts (like changing 6 layers to 2 layers), it's still seems similar to your design.

By the keyboardlover, I didn't mean the person named "keyboardlover" on GH. I meant laggy-gaga. As you might know. He's a Chinese and lives in Auatralia.

litster · « **Reply #1733 on:** Tue, 03 April 2012, 22:01:30 »

laggy-gaga bought 3 from me. One was sent to China.

7bit · « **Reply #1734 on:** Wed, 04 April 2012, 07:11:55 »

Most of the switches arrived!

The other still need to be produced.
I will post pictures later. So far I found clears, blues and greys.

I will start sorting switches over the upcomming week-end, so please get your changes in if you want to change any quantities.

Kisakuku · « **Reply #1735 on:** Wed, 04 April 2012, 09:30:49 »

Quote from: 7bit;566440

Most of the switches arrived!

The other still need to be produced.
I will post pictures later. So far I found clears, blues and greys.

I will start sorting switches over the upcomming week-end, so please get your changes in if you want to change any quantities.

Switch lolrus goes "Where is mah Blues bukkit?!"

litster · « **Reply #1736 on:** Wed, 04 April 2012, 09:33:55 »

Nice! That's earlier than expected!

BiNiaRiS! Calling BiNiaRiS! Your switches are looking for you!

Zehkul · « **Reply #1737 on:** Wed, 04 April 2012, 10:00:45 »

What are the chances of finding a MX Clear board on Ebay? I’ve been searching, but haven’t found anything… :-/

Anyway, I might want to get my hands on some Clears. Still stock left?

Another edit: I guess I’ll just try, 7bit can still chastise me after I crashed his bot.

demik · « **Reply #1738 on:** Wed, 04 April 2012, 13:29:03 »

Needs moar greens

mkawa · « **Reply #1739 on:** Wed, 04 April 2012, 13:44:11 »

awesome shipment is awesome

Autolyze · « **Reply #1740 on:** Wed, 04 April 2012, 21:07:15 »

Looking good! I want to buy even more switches while it's an option, but I'm not sure which ones...

Tranquilite · « **Reply #1741 on:** Thu, 05 April 2012, 00:02:01 »

Looking forward to trying out the more exotic switches (whites and locking).

digitalleftovers · « **Reply #1742 on:** Thu, 05 April 2012, 23:52:54 »

Needs moar greens and LOCK switches

TheProfosist · « **Reply #1743 on:** Thu, 12 April 2012, 02:38:35 »

Any update on a shipment date for this GB?

litster · « **Reply #1744 on:** Thu, 12 April 2012, 10:57:47 »

7bit is about to send switches for non EU orders to BiNiaRiS soon. That should take 2 - 3 weeks. Need to check with BiNiaRiS on where he is at. I made 60 7x stabilizers last night. I will be sending them to BiNiaRiS tomorrow.

mkawa · « **Reply #1745 on:** Thu, 12 April 2012, 11:13:09 »

are green and white switches still coming in in may or has 7bit gotten those already?

litster · « **Reply #1746 on:** Fri, 13 April 2012, 23:07:42 »

Whiskerbox made me this cable based on my suggestion. It works on Filco case perfectly. On my acrylic case I need to make a small modification. This is a prototype. Whiskerbox will be making changes to it to make it even better. But as it is now, the cable is held in place very well.

harrison · « **Reply #1747 on:** Fri, 13 April 2012, 23:37:16 »

orings + heat shrink? i like that solution

litster · « **Reply #1748 on:** Wed, 02 May 2012, 12:55:45 »

A quick update. 7bit should be receiving the rest of the switches in 2 to 3 weeks. Electronic parts should be arriving at BiNiaRiS this week. And he is still working on the plates.

demik · « **Reply #1749 on:** Wed, 02 May 2012, 16:20:20 »

Green switches!!!!! I should have ordered more

[work]	ducky tiger dk-9008G2, cherry mx brown	\|	logitech performance mx
[home]	corsair k70 LUX RGB, cherry mx brown	\|	logitech G700s

News:

Author Topic: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED) (Read 388189 times)