Author Topic: [Shipping] Stainless Steel Poker Plate (Read 122662 times)

The_Beast · « **Reply #350 on:** Tue, 27 November 2012, 17:59:36 »

That's what I figured

I might just wrap them in paper without any kind of bubble wrap then, they are re-enforced with 1/4" MDF anyways. Now what do I do with 30 envelopes I can't use

jdcarpe · « **Reply #351 on:** Tue, 27 November 2012, 18:11:16 »

Just take them back to the post office.

The_Beast · « **Reply #352 on:** Tue, 27 November 2012, 18:15:18 »

Quote from: jdcarpe on Tue, 27 November 2012, 18:11:16

Just take them back to the post office.

Do you think it will be fine just warping them in thick-ish construction/packing paper for international? Like WFD said, they are thick, heavy and shouldn't bend. I don't think they'll dent since the backer board is over sized around all the edges of the plate and it is steel.

WhiteFireDragon · « **Reply #353 on:** Tue, 27 November 2012, 18:22:43 »

Quote from: The_Beast on Tue, 27 November 2012, 17:51:58

Would it be alright to just wrap the priority envelopes in brown wrapping paper and call it a day?

USPS is pretty strict on using their priority shipping supplies for your own uses. One time I shipped something in a fedex box that was turned inside out, and they though I used their flat rate boxes turned inside out so instead of delivering to the receiver, they returned the package to me a week later. I had to take the package back to the post office to prove to the clerk it wasn't ther priority box flipped inside out.

If they suspect the dimensions of the envelope is their flat rate envelope, they might return it to you and you'll have to pay again to reship in the proper packaging. If the brown wrapping slightly rips because of bad handling and the USPS envelope is visible, they're return to you for sure. Most likely you'll get away with it though, but I won't get into the ethics of trying to cheat them. Padded envelopes that can fit this plate are like 50cents each at walmart or ebay.

The_Beast · « **Reply #354 on:** Tue, 27 November 2012, 18:25:41 »

Quote from: WhiteFireDragon on Tue, 27 November 2012, 18:22:43

Quote from: The_Beast on Tue, 27 November 2012, 17:51:58
Would it be alright to just wrap the priority envelopes in brown wrapping paper and call it a day?

USPS is pretty strict on using their priority shipping supplies for your own uses. One time I shipped something in a fedex box that was turned inside out, and they though I used their flat rate boxes turned inside out so instead of delivering to the receiver, they returned the package to me a week later. I had to take the package back to the post office to prove to the clerk it wasn't ther priority box flipped inside out.

If they suspect the dimensions of the envelope is their flat rate envelope, they might return it to you and you'll have to pay again to reship in the proper packaging. If the brown wrapping slightly rips because of bad handling and the USPS envelope is visible, they're return to you for sure. Most likely you'll get away with it though, but I won't get into the ethics of trying to cheat them. Padded envelopes that can fit this plate are like 50cents each at walmart or ebay.

Yea, it just sucks that I have them on hand but can't use them. To amazon to find padded envelopes

alaricljs · « **Reply #355 on:** Tue, 27 November 2012, 18:34:49 »

ebay had them cheaper for the size I needed... and yes, that was inside the US

WhiteFireDragon · « **Reply #356 on:** Fri, 30 November 2012, 16:49:15 »

I just modded this plate yesterday so all stabilizer switch can now be removed without desoldering. You basically have to file down the part circled in red because you can see that it's blocking about half of the switch clip. Power tools would probably be best. You can try with manual filers, but this plate is steel so that might take a long time, assuming your filer is small enough to fit in the hole.

I'm installing the plate for someone and modded it without his consent, so I hope he's fine with it haha

I figured I'd do a quick video while at it:

hasu · « **Reply #357 on:** Fri, 30 November 2012, 17:10:08 »

WhiteFireDragon, Thanks for the info and video.
It looks like plate still can hold switch firmly enough after filing. Nice.
I'll try hand filing once I get my plates.

The_Beast · « **Reply #358 on:** Sat, 01 December 2012, 22:14:42 »

Conus shipping payment shipping PM has been sent

International shipping will be sent out soon

jdcarpe · « **Reply #359 on:** Sat, 01 December 2012, 23:47:40 »

Paid!

salmo · « **Reply #360 on:** Sun, 02 December 2012, 08:43:34 »

paid! Thanks Beast!

xavierblak · « **Reply #361 on:** Sun, 02 December 2012, 12:29:27 »

All paid up. In for a switch tool set as well.

wiredPANDA · « **Reply #362 on:** Mon, 03 December 2012, 10:22:27 »

Paid for shipping + 1 switch tool.

The_Beast · « **Reply #363 on:** Mon, 03 December 2012, 21:37:39 »

I'll be shipping the 16 marked "shipped" on the order status link on post #2.

I'll get international rates and send out international invoices soon as well

boost · « **Reply #364 on:** Mon, 03 December 2012, 21:45:44 »

Where's my plate brah?

The_Beast · « **Reply #365 on:** Mon, 03 December 2012, 22:15:12 »

Quote from: boost on Mon, 03 December 2012, 21:45:44

Where's my plate brah?

Where's your order brah?

TAdams · « **Reply #366 on:** Tue, 04 December 2012, 05:47:42 »

Lazer cutting generates heat and warps material. There are burrs and if sent through a time saver (large surface sander-finisher) the material can be under specs in areas where the burrs were present, more so if burrs were down on first pass(es) which would be uncommon.

Theese look pretty nice imo

CKTofu · « **Reply #367 on:** Tue, 04 December 2012, 23:26:45 »

Quote from: The_Beast on Mon, 03 December 2012, 21:37:39

I'll get international rates and send out international invoices soon as well

Whoo!

mehkat1974 · « **Reply #368 on:** Wed, 05 December 2012, 00:09:35 »

what's the deal with the switch tool, I can't see anything about it in the OP and don't recall it being on the order form

The_Beast · « **Reply #369 on:** Wed, 05 December 2012, 00:19:25 »

Quote from: mehkat1974 on Wed, 05 December 2012, 00:09:35

what's the deal with the switch tool, I can't see anything about it in the OP and don't recall it being on the order form

It will be on the shipping invoice. You'll get to pick just shipping, shipping + 1 tool or shipping + 2 tools

Glissant · « **Reply #370 on:** Wed, 05 December 2012, 00:26:46 »

Shipping + ALL THE TOOLS. Pls.

cgbuen · « **Reply #371 on:** Wed, 05 December 2012, 00:27:46 »

Save some for the non-GB folk please

mehkat1974 · « **Reply #372 on:** Wed, 05 December 2012, 00:30:22 »

Quote from: The_Beast on Wed, 05 December 2012, 00:19:25

It will be on the shipping invoice. You'll get to pick just shipping, shipping + 1 tool or shipping + 2 tools

oh ok thanks mate. So I am waiting on a shipping invoice then, via pm?

so the shipping is going out in batches right, after ppl have responded to the shipping invoice. Cheers!

Hoping one of you kind sirs will post up some pics of these going in. I do own a soldering iron but have only used it to splice wires together and I'm a bit vague as to what these are actually for

The_Beast · « **Reply #373 on:** Wed, 05 December 2012, 00:44:53 »

Quote from: Glissant on Wed, 05 December 2012, 00:26:46

Shipping + ALL THE TOOLS. Pls.

No

Quote from: cgbuen on Wed, 05 December 2012, 00:27:46

Save some for the non-GB folk please

Dis

Quote from: mehkat1974 on Wed, 05 December 2012, 00:30:22

Quote from: The_Beast on Wed, 05 December 2012, 00:19:25
It will be on the shipping invoice. You'll get to pick just shipping, shipping + 1 tool or shipping + 2 tools

oh ok thanks mate. So I am waiting on a shipping invoice then, via pm?

so the shipping is going out in batches right, after ppl have responded to the shipping invoice. Cheers!

Hoping one of you kind sirs will post up some pics of these going in. I do own a soldering iron but have only used it to splice wires together and I'm a bit vague as to what these are actually for

Shipping will be done via a mass PM to all international orders

Glissant · « **Reply #374 on:** Wed, 05 December 2012, 00:54:28 »

The_Beast · « **Reply #375 on:** Wed, 05 December 2012, 01:04:55 »

Due to the weight (1 1/2 lbs) and thickness (greater than 1/4") shipping is ~$15 for first class international . However priority is $17 so that might be better option and it's easier for me to ship

CKTofu · « **Reply #376 on:** Wed, 05 December 2012, 08:37:20 »

I'd go priority, myself.

Batmann · « **Reply #377 on:** Wed, 05 December 2012, 08:54:17 »

^ same here

DanGWanG · « **Reply #378 on:** Wed, 05 December 2012, 08:55:46 »

Shamelessly plugging my sales thread here: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=38030.0

Phantom 1.5x plates in stainless steel also made by beast's source with the same finish. Beast is the man.

TheGrey · « **Reply #379 on:** Wed, 05 December 2012, 14:32:46 »

damn late to another group buy...anyway next time round 2....imma come at you...

The_Beast · « **Reply #380 on:** Wed, 05 December 2012, 14:35:45 »

Quote from: TheGrey on Wed, 05 December 2012, 14:32:46

damn late to another group buy...anyway next time round 2....imma come at you...

I have one extra, but you're about 4th in line for it

Should be doing another run around the same time as the GH60

TheGrey · « **Reply #381 on:** Wed, 05 December 2012, 14:47:59 »

cannae wait then Beast!

mehkat1974 · « **Reply #382 on:** Wed, 05 December 2012, 21:31:17 »

anyone who missed out on this PM me. I have just killed my poker so I will not be needing it - thinking maybe you can pay me for it and I will change the shipping address to yours when the final order comes through, or something like that. As long as it doesn't inconvenience the organisers

jdcarpe · « **Reply #383 on:** Wed, 05 December 2012, 21:32:41 »

Quote from: mehkat1974 on Wed, 05 December 2012, 21:31:17

anyone who missed out on this PM me. I have just killed my poker so I will not be needing it - thinking maybe you can pay me for it and I will change the shipping address to yours when the final order comes through, or something like that. As long as it doesn't inconvenience the organisers

You killed your Poker how?

SmallFry · « **Reply #384 on:** Wed, 05 December 2012, 21:34:01 »

V-tec kicked in JDCarpe!

jdcarpe · « **Reply #385 on:** Wed, 05 December 2012, 21:36:05 »

Quote from: SmallFry on Wed, 05 December 2012, 21:34:01

V-tec kicked in JDCarpe!

I LOL'd

SmallFry · « **Reply #386 on:** Wed, 05 December 2012, 21:37:03 »

Me too. It's pretty crappy that he killed his poker though.

Condolences,
SmallFry

jdcarpe · « **Reply #387 on:** Wed, 05 December 2012, 21:41:22 »

Maybe someone could fix it while they installed the plate for him?

Unless his VTEC really did kick in...

SmallFry · « **Reply #388 on:** Wed, 05 December 2012, 21:42:33 »

No idea. Perhaps we should let the man speak for himself... heh.

shadewolf · « **Reply #389 on:** Wed, 05 December 2012, 21:47:45 »

Quote from: mehkat1974 on Wed, 05 December 2012, 21:31:17

anyone who missed out on this PM me. I have just killed my poker so I will not be needing it - thinking maybe you can pay me for it and I will change the shipping address to yours when the final order comes through, or something like that. As long as it doesn't inconvenience the organisers

YGPM. Looking to get my hands on the next (last?) run of Pokers and totally missed out on this GB!

mehkat1974 · « **Reply #390 on:** Thu, 06 December 2012, 14:19:55 »

my poker plate is gone to shadewolf.

I ripped up about an inch of the track and the metal ring on the pcb that goes to the space bar switch. I know this is repairable but not by me, and the thought of paying someone here to fix it or install the plate did cross my mind, but it would be prohibitively expensive for me right now

btw I don't really have any experience soldering but this stuff was so hard to get off, I would have moved on my plate even if this hadn't happened, there is no way I would be able to remove every switch on a whole keyboard without destroying it, either accidentally or in a fit of rage

SmallFry · « **Reply #391 on:** Thu, 06 December 2012, 14:34:33 »

I'll fix that if you send it to me:) I won't charge much at all!

jdcarpe · « **Reply #392 on:** Thu, 06 December 2012, 14:58:32 »

I already offered to do it for free, but he's in Australia.

TheGrey · « **Reply #393 on:** Thu, 06 December 2012, 15:55:13 »

considering how mehkat1974 managed to sell his plate, if anyone has a spare plate or wants to sell theirs, please PM me

...apologies admin if this is poor etiquette, I don't have 60 posts yet

jdcarpe · « **Reply #394 on:** Thu, 06 December 2012, 15:59:15 »

Just start posting more. Most active members average about 5 posts per day. At that rate, it only takes 12 days to get to 60 posts.

Halverson · « **Reply #395 on:** Thu, 06 December 2012, 16:01:18 »

Quote from: jdcarpe on Thu, 06 December 2012, 15:59:15

Just start posting more. Most active members average about 5 posts per day. At that rate, it only takes 12 days to get to 60 posts.

This. Or get into a convo in a thread that isn't pointless.
Just never use 1-3 word replies to 60 threads at once. That spam is cringeworthy.

SmallFry · « **Reply #396 on:** Thu, 06 December 2012, 16:09:23 »

Agreed. Almost to 5 posts per day. Almost to 2500 too:)

Glissant · « **Reply #397 on:** Thu, 06 December 2012, 16:19:55 »

TheGrey could also keep his/her eye out for a holiday giveaway that may or may not be coming soon. What? WHO SAID THAT!?

wiredPANDA · « **Reply #398 on:** Fri, 07 December 2012, 12:12:08 »

Possibilities of another Glissant giveaway... Today just got a little better.

xavierblak · « **Reply #399 on:** Fri, 07 December 2012, 17:00:38 »

Got my plates today! Everything looks good. Guess I'm going to have to make some time for soldering this weekend.

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Author Topic: [Shipping] Stainless Steel Poker Plate (Read 122662 times)