What did you get in the mail today?

[SpAmRaY]

when I received mine the post office notified me that the tools cut open the envelope when going through a sorting machine.  The PO employees had to assemble everything, but they said it could have been easily lost in the sorting facility.

paper envelopes are good for some things.

It's a wonder they didn't keep them to mod their keyboards. I know there is one postal worker out there who takes things we should be getting in the mail and mod's his keyboard.

[nubbinator]

An empty envelope. I was supposed to receive those tools from The_Beast, but local customs or mail service did this "magic".

That's what you get for living in the middle of the fuc*ing jungle served by huehue employees. 

That's also the problem of sending them in a paper envelope instead of a small bubble mailer.

That's also the problem with charging premium on shipping but using the cheapest materials available.

Your avatar goes perfectly with that statement.

when I received mine the post office notified me that the tools cut open the envelope when going through a sorting machine.  The PO employees had to assemble everything, but they said it could have been easily lost in the sorting facility.

paper envelopes are good for some things.

I think I was lucky mine were still in the envelope.  I had a cut on the envelope, but it was just small enough that the tools didn't fit though it.  The only thing keyboard related that I can think of that really should be sent in a paper envelope is switch stickers.  Those could easily fit in an envelope, if the sheet is cut down to size, and you won't have any issues with them coming out or being ruined that way.

[Xenderwind]

Mine arrived fine.  I would have assumed the cut up soda box covers would have kept it from cutting the envelope.

[nubbinator]

Mine arrived fine.  I would have assumed the cut up soda box covers would have kept it from cutting the envelope.

Mine were wrapped once in printer paper.

[Binge]

unfortunately the objects are still rigid, and when put through a sorting machine they can still damage a paper envelope if they are wrapped in a non-padded material.

[Smeagol_RP]

The problem isn't the envelope. Also, I paid for cheap shipping. Well, this is the first time that it happened to me in 8 years of international orders.

[Photoelectric]

I was a bit shocked to receive mine in a small letter envelope with a piece of thin cardboard wrapped around the tools, considering the $4 we paid for shipping, which I even brought up in the original GB thread (and people defended the price talking about shipping supplies and time).  But what can we do--when there's no competition, some "service providers" can do whatever they want.

[kenmai9]

^Idk why yall paid for that **** anyways lol just use two flatheads
yesterday i got a poker 2 carrying case that was postd in the 'post your poker' thread. its awesome

[nubbinator]

^Idk why yall paid for that **** anyways lol just use two flatheads
yesterday i got a poker 2 carrying case that was postd in the 'post your poker' thread. its awesome

I'm actually probably going to sell mine off soon.  I'm perfectly happy with my binder clip switch tools.

[esoomenona]

You are all such whiny bastards. Really!? $4 is "premium" shipping? It' costs three ****ing dollars TO ACTUALLY ship that envelope first class, plus the envelope itself, as well as time. Tell me again how it doesn't add up? Next time, use your heads, and ask for your set to be shipped more securely, and ACTUALLY PAY THE PREMIUM for it.

My suggestion to The_Beast: patent your tools, and then stop making them. Let everyone use screwdrivers.

[Michael]

My first Topre arrived today!

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enjoy your oneness with cup rubber

[keymaster]

Yeah, I'm surprised people are complaining about the packaging. Were you guys expecting a shiny box with exclusive stickers, etc?

[elton5354]

Yeah, I'm surprised people are complaining about the packaging. Were you guys expecting a shiny box with exclusive stickers, etc?

Yes, bubble mailers are very hard to come by.  I don't remember, but did he shipped them by lettermail or first class?

[meiosis]

when I received mine the post office notified me that the tools cut open the envelope when going through a sorting machine.  The PO employees had to assemble everything, but they said it could have been easily lost in the sorting facility.

paper envelopes are good for some things.

Your post office is probably the best I've heard about so far honestly. In mine they would have just send me an empty envelope without looking

[Photekq]

^Idk why yall paid for that **** anyways lol just use two flatheads

Dude, you've got to be the most stingy bastard I've ever come across. Always moaning about the price of clacks, and now these tools!? Having good tools for a job is IMPORTANT. If you don't have the proper tools for a job then you can end up breaking **** and throwing more money away than the proper tools cost! Stop complaining about prices and LET PEOPLE SPEND THEIR OWN MONEY ON WHATEVER THEY WANT TO SPEND IT ON.

I was a bit shocked to receive mine in a small letter envelope with a piece of thin cardboard wrapped around the tools, considering the $4 we paid for shipping, which I even brought up in the original GB thread (and people defended the price talking about shipping supplies and time).  But what can we do--when there's no competition, some "service providers" can do whatever they want.

Nothing wrong with an envelope and cardboard.. I don't know why you're shocked about it. Just because it isn't a nice little tidy bubble mailer doesn't mean it isn't secure.
 

You are all such whiny bastards. Really!? $4 is "premium" shipping? It' costs three ****ing dollars TO ACTUALLY ship that envelope first class, plus the envelope itself, as well as time. Tell me again how it doesn't add up? Next time, use your heads, and ask for your set to be shipped more securely, and ACTUALLY PAY THE PREMIUM for it.

My suggestion to The_Beast: patent your tools, and then stop making them. Let everyone use screwdrivers.

Well said. Well said.

[kenmai9]

^Idk why yall paid for that **** anyways lol just use two flatheads

Dude, you've got to be the most stingy bastard I've ever come across. Always moaning about the price of clacks, and now these tools!? Having good tools for a job is IMPORTANT. If you don't have the proper tools for a job then you can end up breaking **** and throwing more money away than the proper tools cost! Stop complaining about prices and LET PEOPLE SPEND THEIR OWN MONEY ON WHATEVER THEY WANT TO SPEND IT ON.

lmao sorry i'm stingy. am i allowed to have opinions on prices here? or no? why are you so mad bruh?

[esoomenona]

Your opinion is wrong. That's the problem here. They're not "****" just because you're too cheap to buy them.

[nubbinator]

You are all such whiny bastards. Really!? $4 is "premium" shipping? It' costs three ****ing dollars TO ACTUALLY ship that envelope first class, plus the envelope itself, as well as time. Tell me again how it doesn't add up? Next time, use your heads, and ask for your set to be shipped more securely, and ACTUALLY PAY THE PREMIUM for it.

My suggestion to The_Beast: patent your tools, and then stop making them. Let everyone use screwdrivers.

I can ship a cable First Class with shipping and tracking within the US in a bubble mailer for under $3, including my packaging costs and the 3 minutes it takes me to print the label, cut it to size, tape it to the mailer, drop the cable in the mailer, and seal it closed.  Bubble mailers are cheap and so is first class shipping, if you actually get it sent first class (which mine wasn't).

[kenmai9]

Your opinion is wrong. That's the problem here. They're not "****" just because you're too cheap to buy them.

this forum hsa the most self-righteous people i've ever met

[Binge]

You are all such whiny bastards. Really!? $4 is "premium" shipping? It' costs three ****ing dollars TO ACTUALLY ship that envelope first class, plus the envelope itself, as well as time. Tell me again how it doesn't add up? Next time, use your heads, and ask for your set to be shipped more securely, and ACTUALLY PAY THE PREMIUM for it.

My suggestion to The_Beast: patent your tools, and then stop making them. Let everyone use screwdrivers.

I still got my tools and I'm happy with them.  It could have been packaged better.  For $4 I am not complaining... for $6 to know it wouldn't rip I would pay the extra $2.

[Photekq]

lmao sorry i'm stingy. am i allowed to have opinions on prices here? or no? why are you so mad bruh?

Opinions can still be false if they're based upon fact. The fact here is that beast's tools aren't "****", they are tools that have a specific purpose and do a good job of it.

Just because you're stingy doesn't make them ****.

Also, I've always used screwdrivers. They're fine for opening them once, but over time THEY WILL DAMAGE THE SWITCH. This is why you need tools!

Caps lock doesn't = mad btw.

[tjcaustin]

Your opinion is wrong. That's the problem here. They're not "****" just because you're too cheap to buy them.

this forum hsa the most self-righteous people i've ever met

Coming from Mr. "I judge everything by its price", I don't think anyone would be bothered to know that's what you think.

[Michael]

[kenmai9]

lmao sorry i'm stingy. am i allowed to have opinions on prices here? or no? why are you so mad bruh?

Opinions can still be false if they're based upon fact. The fact here is that beast's tools aren't "****", they are tools that have a specific purpose and do a good job of it.

Just because you're stingy doesn't make them ****.

Also, I've always used screwdrivers. They're fine for opening them once, but over time THEY WILL DAMAGE THE SWITCH. This is why you need tools!!!

Caps lock doesn't = mad btw.

i mean i guess i called it '****' but i just meant 'thing' lol. i dont disagree that they're nicely made objects. i'm just a broke motha****a and i wouldn't pay for something that can be done with flatheads that i already have.

@tj yeah i care about price. who doesn't? i can be stingy if i want. i don't have as much disposable income as others, but i like keyboards and this hobby, and i shouldn't be judged cus im broke.

[esoomenona]

Thus you shouldn't judge others because they have money to blow.

[Xenderwind]

Maybe you should try moving.  California is expensive to live in.

[tjcaustin]

lmao sorry i'm stingy. am i allowed to have opinions on prices here? or no? why are you so mad bruh?

Opinions can still be false if they're based upon fact. The fact here is that beast's tools aren't "****", they are tools that have a specific purpose and do a good job of it.

Just because you're stingy doesn't make them ****.

Also, I've always used screwdrivers. They're fine for opening them once, but over time THEY WILL DAMAGE THE SWITCH. This is why you need tools!!!

Caps lock doesn't = mad btw.

i mean i guess i called it '****' but i just meant 'thing' lol. i dont disagree that they're nicely made objects. i'm just a broke motha****a and i wouldn't pay for something that can be done with flatheads that i already have.

@tj yeah i care about price. who doesn't? i can be stingy if i want. i don't have as much disposable income as others, but i like keyboards and this hobby, and i shouldn't be judged cus im broke.

Straight talk, I think more people are judging you by how you're acting, not what you spend on keyboards.

[kenmai9]

Maybe you should try moving.  California is expensive to live in.

nah. i like it here.

Thus you shouldn't judge others because they have money to blow.

okay.

lmao sorry i'm stingy. am i allowed to have opinions on prices here? or no? why are you so mad bruh?

Opinions can still be false if they're based upon fact. The fact here is that beast's tools aren't "****", they are tools that have a specific purpose and do a good job of it.

Just because you're stingy doesn't make them ****.

Also, I've always used screwdrivers. They're fine for opening them once, but over time THEY WILL DAMAGE THE SWITCH. This is why you need tools!!!

Caps lock doesn't = mad btw.

i mean i guess i called it '****' but i just meant 'thing' lol. i dont disagree that they're nicely made objects. i'm just a broke motha****a and i wouldn't pay for something that can be done with flatheads that i already have.

@tj yeah i care about price. who doesn't? i can be stingy if i want. i don't have as much disposable income as others, but i like keyboards and this hobby, and i shouldn't be judged cus im broke.

Straight talk, I think more people are judging you by how you're acting, not what you spend on keyboards.

and okay.

if it makes you guys feel better, i'll probably be leaving GH after i'm done with whatever group buys im in

[Photekq]

something that can be done with flatheads that i already

This is my point. The flatheads are not the proper tools. Beasts tools do a faster job, and won't damage the switch. The flatheads are awkward to use and WILL damage the switch over time no matter how carefully you use them.

People didn't just buy the tools because they have money to throw away, they bought them because they do a better job than flatheads..

[elton5354]

I say premium because $8 to ship this is a bit too much considering first class to Canada is only $1.30.  Square paper letters, $0.05?

This isn't a commie site, is it?

[hashbaz]

HEY GUYS I got a Raspberry Pi in the mail today.

[lcs]

HEY GUYS I got a Raspberry Pi in the mail today.

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That's cool! What are your plans with it?

[nubbinator]

something that can be done with flatheads that i already

This is my point. The flatheads are not the proper tools. Beasts tools do a faster job, and won't damage the switch. The flatheads are awkward to use and WILL damage the switch over time no matter how carefully you use them.

People didn't just buy the tools because they have money to throw away, they bought them because they do a better job than flatheads..

My solution:

http://www1.kbdmania.net/xe/tipandtech/3520312

I'm actually going to be selling off my The_Beast switch tools since I see no benefit to them over a binder clip tool.

[esoomenona]

HEY GUYS I got a Raspberry Pi in the mail today.

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Sshhh, this isn't the time for that. It's arguing time, here.

I say premium because $8 to ship this is a bit too much considering first class to Canada is only $1.30.  Square paper letters, $0.05?

This isn't a commie site, is it?

Are you really that dumb? Do you mean First Class inside of Canada? Because I assure you, it costs more than $1.30 to ship First Class from the US to Canada. And yes, it costs more than that to ship First Class inside the US.

[elton5354]

Are you really that dumb? Do you mean First Class inside of Canada? Because I assure you, it costs more than $1.30 to ship First Class from the US to Canada. And yes, it costs more than that to ship First Class inside the US.

Not at all. I used USPS website to calculate it.  The package does not weigh more than 0.050 kg and was no more than 1/4" thick. 

Maybe you should check the site before you call anyone dumb. 

[Halverson]

HEY GUYS I got a Raspberry Pi in the mail today.

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That's cool! What are your plans with it?

If he's anything like me, nothing! Hehe

Well that's not completely true....

[hashbaz]

That's cool! What are your plans with it?

First thing is a permanent IRC presence I can ssh to from anywhere.  After that ... not sure.  I'd like to get my son interested in electronics and programming, so I'm sure I'll come up with something.

[lcs]

That's cool! What are your plans with it?

First thing is a permanent IRC presence I can ssh to from anywhere.  After that ... not sure.  I'd like to get my son interested in electronics and programming, so I'm sure I'll come up with something.

Sounds nice. Don't know if you tried, but an Arduino starter kit seems to interest children a lot.

[mauri]

HEY GUYS I got a Raspberry Pi in the mail today.

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That's cool! What are your plans with it?

Buy another, tape them together, turbo them, supercharge them, conquer the world. Oh raspberry Pi where have thou been all my life

[meiosis]

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[Smeagol_RP]

Just to clarify, I didn't complain about the package.

[MTManiac]

Thus you shouldn't judge others because they have money to blow.

wait wut was that moose???
you weren't judging me, just mocking I presume?

[meiosis]

HEY GUYS I got a Raspberry Pi in the mail today.

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That's cool! What are your plans with it?

Buy another, tape them together, turbo them, supercharge them, conquer the world. Oh raspberry Pi where have thou been all my life

Snip some portions of backtrack and hack wifi on the go!!

[Badwrench]

HEY GUYS I got a Raspberry Pi in the mail today.

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That's cool! What are your plans with it?

If he's anything like me, nothing! Hehe

Well that's not completely true....

My guess is tinker with it for a while.  Buy or make a cool little case for it.  Tinker some more.  Put it on a shelf to collect dust (or lose it in a drawer full of other electronics - my personal way.)

[elton5354]

Here.  I overestimated the weight even.

Pretty sure the dimensions aren't' over the limitations.

[MOZ]

Let's not argue guys, been there done that, regret that.

1. Packaging could have been better in the same price it seems, however most people got it regardless, end of story.
2. The tools are in no way a waste, yes the task they perform can be done with other DIY stuff, however it isn't as efficient or safe, end of story.

Let's move on.

[zoolzoo]

Wyse set from Nubbinator and a cable from Racoon. yay!

[MTManiac]

I don't know the specifics, but when I have had to mail small things like Beast's tools (spare key for house to dumb renters who lock themselves out, and other reasons) I did the same thing as Beast, I used a little cardboard in a paper envelope. Did he tape the tool to the cardboard? That's the easiest way to prevent it from cutting the envelope while being shuffled around in the sorters.

[esoomenona]

Here.  I overestimated the weight even.

Pretty sure the dimensions aren't' over the limitations.

I'm almost 100% positive that the thickness would be over 1/4" thick, and I've talked to others who've confirmed that.

[VesperSAINT]

My first Topre arrived today!

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Yay! You got it! I am glad I was there for the moment when you bought it :)) Too bad my 660C won't get here until Tuesday... MFW you pay high shipping rates to Elitekeyboards and they don't even do fast OR on-time shipping :(