[IC] The After Klaxon group buy discussion

[pasph]

Can't see the pics

[Tarzan]

Can't see the pics

+1

[tjcaustin]

Ah, I bet I know why, fix inc.
DSA:






Cherry:






Difference between font/profile only (same color pattern):

[jdcarpe]

Oh my goodness, oh my dayum!

Dat white on orange!

I can't decide between the large, centered, retro legends on spherical DSA, or the thick, bold, contrast-y legends on THICK ABS from GMK.

[SmallFry]

I saw these renders... so good!
Whoops, I see you've posted them. I saw them on the Flickr.

[tjcaustin]

Oh my goodness, oh my dayum!

Dat white on orange!

I can't decide between the large, centered, retro legends on spherical DSA, or the thick, bold, contrast-y legends on THICK ABS from GMK.

I no rite?  If there's enough interest, I may run both and let DSA/SP have more color options and GMK have dat orangey goodness(partly because it looks the best for cherry profile, partly to limit fragmentation and lose MoQ).

[redeye]

Oh my goodness, oh my dayum!

Dat white on orange!

I can't decide between the large, centered, retro legends on spherical DSA, or the thick, bold, contrast-y legends on THICK ABS from GMK.

This is exactly what I'm weighing up, but the boldness just nudges it for me. Having said that, I'm in with whatever is decided (as long as the orange is right on the money). this is an opportunity to get a unique gorgeous set.

[redeye]

Oh my goodness, oh my dayum!

Dat white on orange!

I can't decide between the large, centered, retro legends on spherical DSA, or the thick, bold, contrast-y legends on THICK ABS from GMK.

I no rite?  If there's enough interest, I may run both and let DSA/SP have more color options and GMK have dat orangey goodness(partly because it looks the best for cherry profile, partly to limit fragmentation and lose MoQ).

well imagined Tj, I would never had thought of it

[Tarzan]

Oh my goodness, oh my dayum!

Dat white on orange!

I can't decide between the large, centered, retro legends on spherical DSA, or the thick, bold, contrast-y legends on THICK ABS from GMK.

This is exactly what I'm weighing up, but the boldness just nudges it for me. Having said that, I'm in with whatever is decided (as long as the orange is right on the money). this is an opportunity to get a unique gorgeous set.

Indeed.  I want one of each.  All.  Every font/cap profile combo.  Orange with white, and white with orange.     

[oluf]

Ahhh.. Creamcicle! Yum! Love the colors both ways! Forward and reverse, that is.. If I had to chose one, I'd go w/ the SP/DSA, based on these renders. They look more refined to me.

[ApocalypseMaow]

Sign me up!

[noisyturtle]

Man, these went from an inkling to a render in no time flat. The orange modifiers with the  'white' base set looks so, so good. Any chance of having 60% mods available?

[inteli722]

Oh man. I swear, you can take any color you like, and make that kind of keycap set (color x as legends on alpha and color x as base on mods) and it'll look great.

[Jocelyn]

I no rite?  If there's enough interest, I may run both and let DSA/SP have more color options and GMK have dat orangey goodness(partly because it looks the best for cherry profile, partly to limit fragmentation and lose MoQ).

Please do the solid orange GMK option!

[LechnerDE]

I no rite?  If there's enough interest, I may run both and let DSA/SP have more color options and GMK have dat orangey goodness(partly because it looks the best for cherry profile, partly to limit fragmentation and lose MoQ).

Please do the solid orange GMK option!

my favorite option as well

[realex]

since originative seems to be in a somewhat undisclosed state right now, shouldn't dolch become an option again? iirc the reason it was dropped from the ic was, because a lot of people assumed it might be the next on their to do list.

[pasph]

I no rite?  If there's enough interest, I may run both and let DSA/SP have more color options and GMK have dat orangey goodness(partly because it looks the best for cherry profile, partly to limit fragmentation and lose MoQ).

Please do the solid orange GMK option!

my favorite option as well

+1

[jdcarpe]

since originative seems to be in a somewhat undisclosed state right now, shouldn't dolch become an option again? iirc the reason it was dropped from the ic was, because a lot of people assumed it might be the next on their to do list.

TJ is trying to stick with new, original ideas for now, not rehashes of existing sets. Besides, for the price of a full set from Orignative, you can find a Dolch PAC (maybe even just the keyboard) on eBay all the time.

[Lighthouse1]

Wasn't sure I'd be a fan but if it was DSA would definitely pick up a set.

[tjcaustin]

since originative seems to be in a somewhat undisclosed state right now, shouldn't dolch become an option again? iirc the reason it was dropped from the ic was, because a lot of people assumed it might be the next on their to do list.

TJ is trying to stick with new, original ideas for now, not rehashes of existing sets. Besides, for the price of a full set from Orignative, you can find a Dolch PAC (maybe even just the keyboard) on eBay all the time.

Also, considering the rabble for Dolch, I'm sure *someone* not named T.J. could run a group buy for them.  Right now, I'm a little frustrated at the lack of any communication from GMK.  I guess I'll have to call them on Monday.  Worst case, I'll look into helping Dan/Hash finish the cherry replica project and use it after Toxic is in production.

[Hyde]

I vote for CCnB, I see CCnG around but I don't think I've ever seen any CCnB run 

Blue ftw LOL.

[jdcarpe]

Heya TJ, I need you to start a new GB right now, okay?

Round3/DSA Retro style. DSA profile. Large, centered WYSE (SP default) legends. ALL CAPS (CENTERED) ON MODIFIERS. Dolch colorway; WA on GE/GX.

Okay? Go now. If you need help, I'll help you run it.

[tjcaustin]

I'd do that if I didn't just send a quote in to Melissa for my next group buy, Orange Madness (seriously *just* thought that up, btb).  Or maybe it'll just be Orange Crush Madness(even though the jokes feel more plentiful than the angry angry klaxoning), I haven't decided quite yet.

Options are going to be:

Full sets in OoCC or CCoO (including traditional and tsangan mods, so if someone only wants one uniform color for a tkl board, they order whichever they want)(easy to just get two base kits and get everything in every color tkl)
Mod sets in OoCC or CCoO (including tsangan mods) to mirror first choice if you want a basic contrast
10key sets in OoCC or CCoO (includes both matching and mirror non-numeric keys)
ISO (whichever has the most buyers)

Hopefully, this will limit order confusion and my sorting time/confusion as well.  That will probably go up in around a month, once I have CCnG payments collected and set to SP for that.

[Jocelyn]

Hear anything from GMK yet? (lol)

[noisyturtle]

Will there be more mock ups for the available options for my lazy brain?

[ApocalypseMaow]

The GBs are comin out of the wood work. It's only April!

[tjcaustin]

Hear anything from GMK yet? (lol)

Lawl

Will there be more mock ups for the available options for my lazy brain?

You bum, there are renders in this thread   But there will also be mock ups

[Lighthouse1]

Is it possible to get the ISO kit in both colours? Just asking as both are great but not knowing which ISO means ordering both and then cancelling the one that doesn't get it rather than buying both, if that makes sense.

[tjcaustin]

Is it possible to get the ISO kit in both colours? Just asking as both are great but not knowing which ISO means ordering both and then cancelling the one that doesn't get it rather than buying both, if that makes sense.

I plan on offering both colors this time.  I've been toying with the idea of just including it in the base set, depending on the quote I get back from Melissa and GMK

[Lighthouse1]

Is it possible to get the ISO kit in both colours? Just asking as both are great but not knowing which ISO means ordering both and then cancelling the one that doesn't get it rather than buying both, if that makes sense.

I plan on offering both colors this time.  I've been toying with the idea of just including it in the base set, depending on the quote I get back from Melissa and GMK

Great stuff, thanks.

[LechnerDE]

Is it possible to get the ISO kit in both colours? Just asking as both are great but not knowing which ISO means ordering both and then cancelling the one that doesn't get it rather than buying both, if that makes sense.

I plan on offering both colors this time.  I've been toying with the idea of just including it in the base set, depending on the quote I get back from Melissa and GMK

I think including those 4 ISO Keys in the base set is an awesome idea!

This way the actual costs for them will go down from ~15$ to like ~4$. Of course many ANSI users won't need those keys, but they profit from better tiers made possible by ISO users as well.

I think it's a fair trade-off and a nice gesture for us ISO users

[pasph]

Is it possible to get the ISO kit in both colours? Just asking as both are great but not knowing which ISO means ordering both and then cancelling the one that doesn't get it rather than buying both, if that makes sense.

I plan on offering both colors this time.  I've been toying with the idea of just including it in the base set, depending on the quote I get back from Melissa and GMK

I can't believe it...

[Scoliosis Jones]

I'd do that if I didn't just send a quote in to Melissa for my next group buy, Orange Madness (seriously *just* thought that up, btb).  Or maybe it'll just be Orange Crush Madness(even though the jokes feel more plentiful than the angry angry klaxoning), I haven't decided quite yet.

Options are going to be:

Full sets in OoCC or CCoO (including traditional and tsangan mods, so if someone only wants one uniform color for a tkl board, they order whichever they want)(easy to just get two base kits and get everything in every color tkl)
Mod sets in OoCC or CCoO (including tsangan mods) to mirror first choice if you want a basic contrast
10key sets in OoCC or CCoO (includes both matching and mirror non-numeric keys)
ISO (whichever has the most buyers)

Hopefully, this will limit order confusion and my sorting time/confusion as well.  That will probably go up in around a month, once I have CCnG payments collected and set to SP for that.

is it gonna be CC or white?

renders are white right?

[tjcaustin]

I'd do that if I didn't just send a quote in to Melissa for my next group buy, Orange Madness (seriously *just* thought that up, btb).  Or maybe it'll just be Orange Crush Madness(even though the jokes feel more plentiful than the angry angry klaxoning), I haven't decided quite yet.

Options are going to be:

Full sets in OoCC or CCoO (including traditional and tsangan mods, so if someone only wants one uniform color for a tkl board, they order whichever they want)(easy to just get two base kits and get everything in every color tkl)
Mod sets in OoCC or CCoO (including tsangan mods) to mirror first choice if you want a basic contrast
10key sets in OoCC or CCoO (includes both matching and mirror non-numeric keys)
ISO (whichever has the most buyers)

Hopefully, this will limit order confusion and my sorting time/confusion as well.  That will probably go up in around a month, once I have CCnG payments collected and set to SP for that.

is it gonna be CC or white?

renders are white right?

Nope, they're cream.

[Jocelyn]

Nope, they're cream.

Should be called CSoO & OoCS, sicle starts with s not c

Edit - I guess that really doesn't make sense lol

[Scoliosis Jones]

I'd do that if I didn't just send a quote in to Melissa for my next group buy, Orange Madness (seriously *just* thought that up, btb).  Or maybe it'll just be Orange Crush Madness(even though the jokes feel more plentiful than the angry angry klaxoning), I haven't decided quite yet.

Options are going to be:

Full sets in OoCC or CCoO (including traditional and tsangan mods, so if someone only wants one uniform color for a tkl board, they order whichever they want)(easy to just get two base kits and get everything in every color tkl)
Mod sets in OoCC or CCoO (including tsangan mods) to mirror first choice if you want a basic contrast
10key sets in OoCC or CCoO (includes both matching and mirror non-numeric keys)
ISO (whichever has the most buyers)

Hopefully, this will limit order confusion and my sorting time/confusion as well.  That will probably go up in around a month, once I have CCnG payments collected and set to SP for that.

is it gonna be CC or white?

renders are white right?

Nope, they're cream.

would you see the difference on a white case?

[tjcaustin]

Yes, and all the renders have a white case, which makes the cream stand out a bit more.

[ApocalypseMaow]

Gonna rock CCnG and CCnO. Miami Hurricanes!!!

[tjcaustin]

Orange Madness pricing.  How freaking awesome are they?  That input kit will be all you need for a tkl board.  And the number on the right for it is including ISO pieces.  I'm *pumped*.

Input/Base Pack (87 total keys, including 1.5mod/7xspacebar)/includes ISO (not completely sure if this is guaranteed)

25 sets                   $76.25 per set/88.37

50 sets                   $58.92 per set/66.62

75 sets                   $53.15 per set/59.37

100 sets                 $50.26 per set/55.74

150 sets                 $47.37 per set/52.12

200 sets                 $45.93 per set/50.31

250 sets                 $45.06 per set/49.22

Modifier Set (13 total keys)

25 sets                   $28.03 per set

50 sets                   $18.69 per set

75 sets                   $15.57 per set

100 sets                 $14.02 per set

150 sets                 $12.46 per set

200 sets                 $11.68 per set

250 sets                 $11.21 per set

ISO (5 total keys - Enter key is DCS)

25 sets                   $14.12 per set

50 sets                   $9.70 per set

75 sets                   $8.22 per set

100 sets                 $7.48 per set

150 sets                 $6.75 per set

200 sets                 $6.38 per set

250 sets                 $6.16 per set

Numpad Set (26 total keys - includes the 3 extra 1x keys pictured)

25 sets                   $30.66 per set

50 sets                   $21.88 per set

75 sets                   $18.95 per set

100 sets                 $17.49 per set

150 sets                 $16.03 per set

200 sets                 $15.30 per set

250 sets                 $14.86 per set

Geek Hack Keys (2 total keys)

25 sets                   $2.88 per set

50 sets                   $2.83 per set

75 sets                   $2.81 per set

100 sets                 $2.80 per set

150 sets                 $2.79 per set

200 sets                 $2.78 per set

250 sets                 $2.75 per set

Shipping to me/to you is not included, neither is paypal fees, paying for my keys or sorting costs, but worst case will be the same as last time (9.50+paypal fees)

[Tarzan]

I'd do that if I didn't just send a quote in to Melissa for my next group buy, Orange Madness (seriously *just* thought that up, btb).  Or maybe it'll just be Orange Crush Madness(even though the jokes feel more plentiful than the angry angry klaxoning), I haven't decided quite yet.

Options are going to be:

Full sets in OoCC or CCoO (including traditional and tsangan mods, so if someone only wants one uniform color for a tkl board, they order whichever they want)(easy to just get two base kits and get everything in every color tkl)
Mod sets in OoCC or CCoO (including tsangan mods) to mirror first choice if you want a basic contrast
10key sets in OoCC or CCoO (includes both matching and mirror non-numeric keys)
ISO (whichever has the most buyers)

Hopefully, this will limit order confusion and my sorting time/confusion as well.  That will probably go up in around a month, once I have CCnG payments collected and set to SP for that.

Apologies if this has been spelled out elsewhere in the thread, but which font and profile did you settle on?  The centered Wyse font, or the upper-left Cherry font?  And on which profile?

[jdcarpe]

Cherry is out...

Large centered WYSE on DSA!!!

rite?

[Tarzan]

Cherry is out...

Large centered WYSE on DSA!!!

rite?

That's what I'm hoping for... 

 

[tjcaustin]

Cherry is out...

Large centered WYSE on DSA!!!

rite?

rite.  GMK can't get back in touch with me so whatevs

[MKULTRA]

We should wait till Cherry legends are finished for this.  It will look beautiful.  I wish I knew what daniel's progress was with it.  Haven't seen him in the Toxic thread lately.  Maybe that means he's busy.

[tjcaustin]

So while the pricing is awesome, it didn't include everything I asked for in that the base price doesn't include matching 1.5xmods/7x spacebar and the mod price is *just* the cost of tsangan when I wanted both popular sets included so that people could get contrasting mods for their base sets.

Though, considering the prices now, that may still be what it is so that people that need tsangan kits pay the whatever extra and if someone wants contrast, they can just buy a full set.

Hm.

[elton5354]

Is it possible to make the modifiers in caps?

[tjcaustin]

I will ask Melissa.

She has a couple of pricing changes to send me and I'll get a thread up soon.  I'm also extending talks to matt3o to borrow his GB software and such.

Depending on pricing, a base set may include 1.25/1.5xmodsand 6.25/7xspacebar for all sorts of inclusivity and a mod set will include 1.25/1.5x and 6.25/7x spacebar.  The price I've shared today is base set without the tsangan sized stuff and the mod set only being a tsangan kit.  The downside to this would be if someone wanted contrasting colors for mods, they would have to buy two base kits that would also include the contrasting alpha kit.

[jdcarpe]

Is it possible to make the modifiers in caps?

I like this also.

[MKULTRA]

R1 or 2 was caps wasn't it?

[jdcarpe]

R3 and R4-R3