Author Topic: EliteKeyboards IS READYING A CLACK SALE (Read 181640 times)

mickd · « **Reply #600 on:** Mon, 19 November 2012, 19:37:48 »

I would think name, address and email are more of the deciding factors over IP. I would think IP would be useful as a simple way of flagging potential cheaters, but not enough by itself to conclude anything.

MMB · « **Reply #601 on:** Mon, 19 November 2012, 20:32:17 »

*Yawn*

1391401 · « **Reply #602 on:** Mon, 19 November 2012, 20:47:38 »

I got a call on the phone today from someone asking about a geekhacker here, said that he placed an order years back under a different alias and they wanted me to cross reference what was provided as an alternate address. Wasn't sure what was going on so I performed a battery pull and destroyed my phone to be safe.

brianvoo · « **Reply #603 on:** Mon, 19 November 2012, 20:58:16 »

Quote from: 1391401 on Mon, 19 November 2012, 20:47:38

I got a call on the phone today from someone asking about a geekhacker here, said that he placed an order years back under a different alias and they wanted me to cross reference what was provided as an alternate address. Wasn't sure what was going on so I performed a battery pull and destroyed my phone to be safe.

Hahaha. Creative points for you.

noisyturtle · « **Reply #604 on:** Mon, 19 November 2012, 21:37:01 »

Makes me sad/mad...smad knowing that somebody with dynamic ip's, a bunch of dummy email accounts, and control over a bunch of PO boxes that will very likely win like a dirty prick and turn around and sell for 400% profit. I know you're out there, and there's a special place in hell for you.

jdcarpe · « **Reply #605 on:** Mon, 19 November 2012, 21:42:19 »

I didn't even register using my P.O. box, because I know that EK doesn't ship to them. I secretly hope that some people did try to cheat, so they will be caught and banned from future sales. Better odds for the rest of us.

Turbo Slaab · « **Reply #606 on:** Mon, 19 November 2012, 21:57:20 »

Quote from: jdcarpe on Mon, 19 November 2012, 21:42:19

I didn't even register using my P.O. box, because I know that EK doesn't ship to them. I secretly hope that some people did try to cheat, so they will be caught and banned from future sales. Better odds for the rest of us.

This. If it takes them a little bit longer to weed out the scumbags, thats OK with me.

rowdy · « **Reply #607 on:** Mon, 19 November 2012, 22:25:12 »

Quote from: jdcarpe on Mon, 19 November 2012, 21:42:19

I didn't even register using my P.O. box, because I know that EK doesn't ship to them. I secretly hope that some people did try to cheat, so they will be caught and banned from future sales. Better odds for the rest of us.

They don't

That's all I registered with

We have had some things disappear from our letterbox, and a small overseas package is ripe pickings for anyone who walks past.

Rowdy really hopes EK does ship to PO boxes. Techkeys does. WASD does.

WRXChris · « **Reply #608 on:** Mon, 19 November 2012, 22:48:01 »

oh damn I sure hope they ship to po boxes.. I don't get mail at my physical address.

iArson · « **Reply #609 on:** Mon, 19 November 2012, 22:51:47 »

I would cry if I find out otherwise :/

WRXChris · « **Reply #610 on:** Mon, 19 November 2012, 22:56:01 »

I just read through their faq and the contest registration page and there is no mention of a no po box policy. In fact, on the contest registration page it mentions that the caps will be shipped first class mail, so I really don't think they would deny po boxes and complicate things by forcing those customers to use fedex ground.

rowdy · « **Reply #611 on:** Mon, 19 November 2012, 23:15:11 »

^ Same here.

Fingers crossed ...

dirge · « **Reply #612 on:** Tue, 20 November 2012, 00:44:15 »

Quote from: noisyturtle on Mon, 19 November 2012, 21:37:01

sell for 400% profit. I know you're out there, and there's a special place in hell for you.

Lol. I loveit.
At the pearly gates, saint Peter says he needs to check his list on his computer before letting you in.

....you notice he uses a mechanical keyboard.....

akuJIWA · « **Reply #613 on:** Tue, 20 November 2012, 01:43:08 »

Quote from: noisyturtle on Mon, 19 November 2012, 21:37:01

Makes me sad/mad...smad knowing that somebody with dynamic ip's, a bunch of dummy email accounts, and control over a bunch of PO boxes that will very likely win like a dirty prick and turn around and sell for 400% profit. I know you're out there, and there's a special place in hell for you.

That is just... really there are people doing that? Such douchebaggery

rayuki · « **Reply #614 on:** Tue, 20 November 2012, 01:45:13 »

good, cause we all know anyone with a PO box is a terrorist!

baldgye · « **Reply #615 on:** Tue, 20 November 2012, 01:53:35 »

Quote from: rayuki on Tue, 20 November 2012, 01:45:13

good, cause we all know anyone with a PO box is a terrorist!

AA-greed!

Halverson · « **Reply #616 on:** Tue, 20 November 2012, 01:55:13 »

Quote from: baldgye on Tue, 20 November 2012, 01:53:35

Quote from: rayuki on Tue, 20 November 2012, 01:45:13
good, cause we all know anyone with a PO box is a terrorist!

AA-greed!

I'm not a terrorist! I'm a Canadian!

baldgye · « **Reply #617 on:** Tue, 20 November 2012, 01:57:18 »

Quote from: Halverson on Tue, 20 November 2012, 01:55:13

Quote from: baldgye on Tue, 20 November 2012, 01:53:35
Quote from: rayuki on Tue, 20 November 2012, 01:45:13
good, cause we all know anyone with a PO box is a terrorist!

AA-greed!

I'm not a terrorist! I'm a Canadian!

Quote from: Halverson on Tue, 20 November 2012, 01:55:13

Quote from: baldgye on Tue, 20 November 2012, 01:53:35
Quote from: rayuki on Tue, 20 November 2012, 01:45:13
good, cause we all know anyone with a PO box is a terrorist!

AA-greed!

I'm not a terrorist! I'm a Canadian!

Quote from: Halverson on Tue, 20 November 2012, 01:55:13

Quote from: baldgye on Tue, 20 November 2012, 01:53:35
Quote from: rayuki on Tue, 20 November 2012, 01:45:13
good, cause we all know anyone with a PO box is a terrorist!

AA-greed!

I'm not a terrorist! I'm a Canadian!

WHAT'S THE DIFFRENCE?!

I have no idea why it quoted you 3 times, lol chrome on iOS I guess?

rowdy · « **Reply #618 on:** Tue, 20 November 2012, 02:01:33 »

I will deny everything (including this denial, if necessary).

Halverson · « **Reply #619 on:** Tue, 20 November 2012, 02:02:11 »

^ You just wanted to keep pointing out the fact that I am a Canadian!

MissMurd3r84 · « **Reply #620 on:** Tue, 20 November 2012, 02:08:47 »

This may sound bad.. but the longer it takes, the more I worry if I am even doing the right thing paying $30 for one key, if I even win.

dirge · « **Reply #621 on:** Tue, 20 November 2012, 02:31:33 »

Quote from: MissMurd3r84 on Tue, 20 November 2012, 02:08:47

This may sound bad.. but the longer it takes, the more I worry if I am even doing the right thing paying $30 for one key, if I even win.

Well the resale value is normally around $100 so think of it as paying $-70

mickd · « **Reply #622 on:** Tue, 20 November 2012, 02:51:19 »

Quote from: MissMurd3r84 on Tue, 20 November 2012, 02:08:47

This may sound bad.. but the longer it takes, the more I worry if I am even doing the right thing paying $30 for one key, if I even win.

If you do get in and change your mind, feel free to sell it to a fellow Aussie at cost =)

duq · « **Reply #623 on:** Tue, 20 November 2012, 03:17:16 »

Just got the following email:

Quote

"Dear Sir,
RE: PRIVATE BUSINESS PROPOSAL

Due to the nature of this transaction, being utterly confidential and of utmost secrecy, I must start by soliciting your strict confidence.

You have been recommended by an associate who assured me in confidence of your ability and reliability to prosecute a transaction of great magnitude involving a pending business transaction requiring maximum confidence.

Let me start by introducing myself. I am AARON OBASANJO, executive director of Elite Keyboards, executive secretary of the newly constituted contract review panel and the chairman of OIL and GAS Nigeria Ltd. I have a proposal to offer to you, which would be of mutual benefit to all parties involved. It involves investing about US$26,400,000:00 (TWENTY SIX MILLION FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS) in return for click clack keys in your country. Please contact me by email, if you might be still interested in the proposal so that we can discuss further.

Expecting your favourable response.

With kind regards,

AARON OBASANJO

N.B;PLEASE WHEN YOU ANSWER QUOTE REFERENCE NO;AO/O1"

Seems Legit.

mickd · « **Reply #624 on:** Tue, 20 November 2012, 03:19:32 »

Yep I got that one too. Currently on the phone with my bank to get a loan approved! Clacks for everyone soon guys!

MissMurd3r84 · « **Reply #625 on:** Tue, 20 November 2012, 03:28:04 »

Quote from: mickd on Tue, 20 November 2012, 02:51:19

Quote from: MissMurd3r84 on Tue, 20 November 2012, 02:08:47
This may sound bad.. but the longer it takes, the more I worry if I am even doing the right thing paying $30 for one key, if I even win.

If you do get in and change your mind, feel free to sell it to a fellow Aussie at cost =)

I'd be mean and add $5 just for you. Haha.

Turbo Slaab · « **Reply #626 on:** Tue, 20 November 2012, 03:40:01 »

Quote from: duq on Tue, 20 November 2012, 03:17:16

Just got the following email:
Quote
"Dear Sir,
RE: PRIVATE BUSINESS PROPOSAL

Due to the nature of this transaction, being utterly confidential and of utmost secrecy, I must start by soliciting your strict confidence.

You have been recommended by an associate who assured me in confidence of your ability and reliability to prosecute a transaction of great magnitude involving a pending business transaction requiring maximum confidence.

Let me start by introducing myself. I am AARON OBASANJO, executive director of Elite Keyboards, executive secretary of the newly constituted contract review panel and the chairman of OIL and GAS Nigeria Ltd. I have a proposal to offer to you, which would be of mutual benefit to all parties involved. It involves investing about US$26,400,000:00 (TWENTY SIX MILLION FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS) in return for click clack keys in your country. Please contact me by email, if you might be still interested in the proposal so that we can discuss further.

Expecting your favourable response.

With kind regards,

AARON OBASANJO

N.B;PLEASE WHEN YOU ANSWER QUOTE REFERENCE NO;AO/O1"
Seems Legit.

Lmfao. That's a whole lot of clacks! I gotta get in on this. What's your PayPal I'll send my half of the money right over!

mickd · « **Reply #627 on:** Tue, 20 November 2012, 05:02:27 »

Quote from: MissMurd3r84 on Tue, 20 November 2012, 03:28:04

I'd be mean and add $5 just for you. Haha.

That's fine. I actually should of offered to cover your shipping costs anyways

nntnam · « **Reply #628 on:** Tue, 20 November 2012, 06:19:42 »

ChaoticKinesis · « **Reply #629 on:** Tue, 20 November 2012, 10:03:56 »

Quote from: noisyturtle on Mon, 19 November 2012, 21:37:01

Makes me sad/mad...smad knowing that somebody with dynamic ip's, a bunch of dummy email accounts, and control over a bunch of PO boxes that will very likely win like a dirty prick and turn around and sell for 400% profit. I know you're out there, and there's a special place in hell for you.

Seems like a lot of work and expense for what may be no more than a couple hundred dollars. I can believe someone registering using several addresses they have control over, but going out and getting a bunch of PO boxes for this purpose just seems ridiculous. We still have no idea what the odds of winning a drawing are. For all we know, it may be a lot less than 1:8.

mkawa · « **Reply #630 on:** Tue, 20 November 2012, 14:08:33 »

i just remembered that what i really need is another one of those EK keypullers. i keep losing mine around my room

jeroplane · « **Reply #631 on:** Tue, 20 November 2012, 14:21:53 »

Quote from: mkawa on Tue, 20 November 2012, 14:08:33

i just remembered that what i really need is another one of those EK keypullers. i keep losing mine around my room

Me too, haha. Except my reason is that all I've ever had is a ghetto paperclip puller. Good excuse to pick one up if I'm drawn. xD

esoomenona · « **Reply #632 on:** Tue, 20 November 2012, 14:25:26 »

I was just thinking, maybe I should buy a couple Realforce boards and a HHKB. Good excuse to pick them up if I'm drawn! (If they read this and see I'm going to spend a lot of money, are my chances of winning increased?)

i3oilermaker · « **Reply #633 on:** Tue, 20 November 2012, 14:31:53 »

Little birdie told me TechKeys may be carrying wire keypullers in the near future!

tjcaustin · « **Reply #634 on:** Tue, 20 November 2012, 14:32:46 »

Quote from: esoomenona on Tue, 20 November 2012, 14:25:26

I was just thinking, maybe I should buy a couple Realforce boards and a HHKB. Good excuse to pick them up if I'm drawn! (If they read this and see I'm going to spend a lot of money, are my chances of winning increased?)

If only they sold 55g boards.

mehkat1974 · « **Reply #635 on:** Tue, 20 November 2012, 14:53:18 »

Quote from: esoomenona on Tue, 20 November 2012, 14:25:26

I was just thinking, maybe I should buy a couple Realforce boards and a HHKB. Good excuse to pick them up if I'm drawn! (If they read this and see I'm going to spend a lot of money, are my chances of winning increased?)

I reckon this is part of the reason they are selling like this, so ppl will have the option to do just that. I also will be adding to my order if I win - just a few topre caps, but I would never risk doing that in a regular clack sale, I'm guessing EK has worked this out.

The_Beast · « **Reply #636 on:** Tue, 20 November 2012, 14:54:26 »

Who adds a $22-$400 keyboard because the got a CC?

esoomenona · « **Reply #637 on:** Tue, 20 November 2012, 14:55:26 »

I was joking...

rowdy · « **Reply #638 on:** Tue, 20 November 2012, 14:56:36 »

Quote from: The_Beast on Tue, 20 November 2012, 14:54:26

Who adds a $22-$400 keyboard because the got a CC?

About half the Geekhack members who entered?

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #639 on:** Tue, 20 November 2012, 14:57:36 »

Well, you need a keyboard to hold the keycap obviously. Might as well display on a keyboard that is not touched properly than have it in a box.

)

xavierblak · « **Reply #640 on:** Tue, 20 November 2012, 15:08:25 »

Hah. Yeah they're not keyboards at all they are clack display cases.

BlindRAGE606 · « **Reply #641 on:** Tue, 20 November 2012, 15:09:48 »

Quote from: The_Beast on Tue, 20 November 2012, 14:54:26

Who adds a $22-$400 keyboard because the got a CC?

If I had the funds, I def would as a celebratory splurge. Yes, essentially spending money upon the premise of spending money.

longweight · « **Reply #642 on:** Tue, 20 November 2012, 15:22:07 »

You don't even need dynamic IP's. You could have registered from your mums and best mates.

Binge · « **Reply #643 on:** Tue, 20 November 2012, 15:27:31 »

The great Clack conspiracy of winter 2012. HEADS WILL ROLL!

noisyturtle · « **Reply #644 on:** Tue, 20 November 2012, 16:02:38 »

Quote from: The_Beast on Tue, 20 November 2012, 14:54:26

Who adds a $22-$400 keyboard because the got a CC?

Oh, I won a Topre CC? Better buy a Topre!

Computer-Lab in Basement · « **Reply #645 on:** Tue, 20 November 2012, 16:04:39 »

It would be nice to hear from EK as to when we can expect our emails...

rayuki · « **Reply #646 on:** Tue, 20 November 2012, 16:15:18 »

rowdy · « **Reply #647 on:** Tue, 20 November 2012, 16:22:46 »

If I win it just means more money to spend. At least with 30 days to pay I can defer until December, which is a week and a bit away, so if I don't get winning notification for another week or so I will not be panicking.

jdcarpe · « **Reply #648 on:** Tue, 20 November 2012, 16:29:47 »

Quote from: tjcaustin on Tue, 20 November 2012, 14:32:46

If only they sold 55g boards.

You could have bought my 10th AE 55g. Oh well, you snooze, you lose!

As in you lose this drawing. A pox upon your house, sir!

I keed!

noisyturtle · « **Reply #649 on:** Tue, 20 November 2012, 16:39:38 »

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Author Topic: EliteKeyboards IS READYING A CLACK SALE (Read 181640 times)