.

[MKULTRA]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip_mania

I don't think people buy CCs in order to profit. The bubble is not caused by speculation. I think XD

Idk.  I have my own theory but I'll keep it to myself.

[noisyturtle]

There is more going on then on the surface. There's some truth in conspiracies, and being buds with the club makes attaining clacks smooth as ice.

Occupy GH for the truth 99%ers and don't forget your tinfoil hats

[HoffmanMyster]

Ok...

I've always had a hard time trying to understand this clickclack stuff.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but this is how I see it.

There is a person called "click clack" who makes skull and other keycaps, probably spending less than $2 on the plastics to make them

He sells them for ~$100 dollars.

Tons of people buy them.

Then they rave about how clickclack is an amazing person for "gifting" such well crafted, amazing pieces of art to such simple, unworthy people such as us.

Am I missing something?

I'm with tp4 on this one.

Click Clack makes the caps and sells them for between 14-30 each typically.  The clacks are hoarded and then profiteering happens.

Honestly I think there is more to the whole thing but whatever.

Oh! That makes much more sense. That's only a ~1200% markup!

What?  Even if that's true, that's only factoring in the cost of materials to make a cap.  What about the time to make the cap?

And most importantly: what about the time and materials to design this whole thing?  As far as I know, you don't just wake up and decide to spend 2 bucks to make a cap.  There has to be preparation and experimentation to find a design that works.  Plus capital (equipment) to create the caps.  Even if that isn't what's going through his head as he does this (repaying his investments, that is), it still can't be ignored and frankly it's not worth criticizing him over.

[tjcaustin]

Ok...

I've always had a hard time trying to understand this clickclack stuff.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but this is how I see it.

There is a person called "click clack" who makes skull and other keycaps, probably spending less than $2 on the plastics to make them

He sells them for ~$100 dollars.

Tons of people buy them.

Then they rave about how clickclack is an amazing person for "gifting" such well crafted, amazing pieces of art to such simple, unworthy people such as us.

Am I missing something?

I'm with tp4 on this one.

Click Clack makes the caps and sells them for between 14-30 each typically.  The clacks are hoarded and then profiteering happens.

Honestly I think there is more to the whole thing but whatever.

Oh! That makes much more sense. That's only a ~1200% markup!

What?  Even if that's true, that's only factoring in the cost of materials to make a cap.  What about the time to make the cap?

And most importantly: what about the time and materials to design this whole thing?  As far as I know, you don't just wake up and decide to spend 2 bucks to make a cap.  There has to be preparation and experimentation to find a design that works.  Plus capital (equipment) to create the caps.  Even if that isn't what's going through his head as he does this (repaying his investments, that is), it still can't be ignored and frankly it's not worth criticizing him over.

No, I think the 1200% comment is to the secondhand markup.

[funkymeeba]

And most importantly: what about the time and materials to design this whole thing?  As far as I know, you don't just wake up and decide to spend 2 bucks to make a cap.  There has to be preparation and experimentation to find a design that works.  Plus capital (equipment) to create the caps.  Even if that isn't what's going through his head as he does this (repaying his investments, that is), it still can't be ignored and frankly it's not worth criticizing him over.

I am going to invoice you $1.50 for the time taken to read that post. <3

[tjcaustin]

And most importantly: what about the time and materials to design this whole thing?  As far as I know, you don't just wake up and decide to spend 2 bucks to make a cap.  There has to be preparation and experimentation to find a design that works.  Plus capital (equipment) to create the caps.  Even if that isn't what's going through his head as he does this (repaying his investments, that is), it still can't be ignored and frankly it's not worth criticizing him over.

I am going to invoice you $1.50 for the time taken to read that post. <3

I'm going to invoice you $1.50 because I'm thirsty and want a large soda.

[MKULTRA]

And most importantly: what about the time and materials to design this whole thing?  As far as I know, you don't just wake up and decide to spend 2 bucks to make a cap.  There has to be preparation and experimentation to find a design that works.  Plus capital (equipment) to create the caps.  Even if that isn't what's going through his head as he does this (repaying his investments, that is), it still can't be ignored and frankly it's not worth criticizing him over.

I am going to invoice you $1.50 for the time taken to read that post. <3

I'm going to invoice you $1.50 because I'm thirsty and want a large soda.

Polar pops are only like $.75

[tjcaustin]

And most importantly: what about the time and materials to design this whole thing?  As far as I know, you don't just wake up and decide to spend 2 bucks to make a cap.  There has to be preparation and experimentation to find a design that works.  Plus capital (equipment) to create the caps.  Even if that isn't what's going through his head as he does this (repaying his investments, that is), it still can't be ignored and frankly it's not worth criticizing him over.

I am going to invoice you $1.50 for the time taken to read that post. <3

I'm going to invoice you $1.50 because I'm thirsty and want a large soda.

Polar pops are only like $.75

Maybe I'm really thirsty and want a lot of drink?

[MKULTRA]

And most importantly: what about the time and materials to design this whole thing?  As far as I know, you don't just wake up and decide to spend 2 bucks to make a cap.  There has to be preparation and experimentation to find a design that works.  Plus capital (equipment) to create the caps.  Even if that isn't what's going through his head as he does this (repaying his investments, that is), it still can't be ignored and frankly it's not worth criticizing him over.

I am going to invoice you $1.50 for the time taken to read that post. <3

I'm going to invoice you $1.50 because I'm thirsty and want a large soda.

Polar pops are only like $.75

Maybe I'm really thirsty and want a lot of drink?

32oz is pretty big

[funkymeeba]

Polar pops are only like $.75

That is raw cost. You also have to factor in the time he spends grabbing it.

[tjcaustin]

And most importantly: what about the time and materials to design this whole thing?  As far as I know, you don't just wake up and decide to spend 2 bucks to make a cap.  There has to be preparation and experimentation to find a design that works.  Plus capital (equipment) to create the caps.  Even if that isn't what's going through his head as he does this (repaying his investments, that is), it still can't be ignored and frankly it's not worth criticizing him over.

I am going to invoice you $1.50 for the time taken to read that post. <3

I'm going to invoice you $1.50 because I'm thirsty and want a large soda.

Polar pops are only like $.75

Maybe I'm really thirsty and want a lot of drink?

32oz is pretty big

So am I.

Polar pops are only like $.75

That is raw cost. You also have to factor in the time he spends grabbing it.

Don't forget the gas expended going to a convenience store

[funkymeeba]

If you have to drive to a convenience store, it is no longer a convenience store. Then it is just a store where everything is more expensive for no particular reason.

[tjcaustin]

If you have to drive to a convenience store, it is no longer a convenience store. Then it is just a store where everything is more expensive for no particular reason.

Technically, it's closer to my house than the real store, therefore more convenient.

I also live in a sprawl environment.

[HoffmanMyster]

Ok...

I've always had a hard time trying to understand this clickclack stuff.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but this is how I see it.

There is a person called "click clack" who makes skull and other keycaps, probably spending less than $2 on the plastics to make them

He sells them for ~$100 dollars.

Tons of people buy them.

Then they rave about how clickclack is an amazing person for "gifting" such well crafted, amazing pieces of art to such simple, unworthy people such as us.

Am I missing something?

I'm with tp4 on this one.

Click Clack makes the caps and sells them for between 14-30 each typically.  The clacks are hoarded and then profiteering happens.

Honestly I think there is more to the whole thing but whatever.

Oh! That makes much more sense. That's only a ~1200% markup!

What?  Even if that's true, that's only factoring in the cost of materials to make a cap.  What about the time to make the cap?

And most importantly: what about the time and materials to design this whole thing?  As far as I know, you don't just wake up and decide to spend 2 bucks to make a cap.  There has to be preparation and experimentation to find a design that works.  Plus capital (equipment) to create the caps.  Even if that isn't what's going through his head as he does this (repaying his investments, that is), it still can't be ignored and frankly it's not worth criticizing him over.

No, I think the 1200% comment is to the secondhand markup.

Since we're in off topic and there's no derailment threat I'll respond earnestly. 

Thimplum's comment was after they were notified that clacks sell from clack himself for 14-30 dollars.  30 dollars sale price for $2 item would be 1400% markup (extra 28 dollars), so that's in the same ballpark as the comment made.  I figured Thimplum was referring to this markup point.  Maybe not.  :shrug:

[tjcaustin]

Ok...

I've always had a hard time trying to understand this clickclack stuff.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but this is how I see it.

There is a person called "click clack" who makes skull and other keycaps, probably spending less than $2 on the plastics to make them

He sells them for ~$100 dollars.

Tons of people buy them.

Then they rave about how clickclack is an amazing person for "gifting" such well crafted, amazing pieces of art to such simple, unworthy people such as us.

Am I missing something?

I'm with tp4 on this one.

Click Clack makes the caps and sells them for between 14-30 each typically.  The clacks are hoarded and then profiteering happens.

Honestly I think there is more to the whole thing but whatever.

Oh! That makes much more sense. That's only a ~1200% markup!

What?  Even if that's true, that's only factoring in the cost of materials to make a cap.  What about the time to make the cap?

And most importantly: what about the time and materials to design this whole thing?  As far as I know, you don't just wake up and decide to spend 2 bucks to make a cap.  There has to be preparation and experimentation to find a design that works.  Plus capital (equipment) to create the caps.  Even if that isn't what's going through his head as he does this (repaying his investments, that is), it still can't be ignored and frankly it's not worth criticizing him over.

No, I think the 1200% comment is to the secondhand markup.

Since we're in off topic and there's no derailment threat I'll respond earnestly. 

Thimplum's comment was after they were notified that clacks sell from clack himself for 14-30 dollars.  30 dollars sale price for $2 item would be 1400% markup (extra 28 dollars), so that's in the same ballpark as the comment made.  I figured Thimplum was referring to this markup point.  Maybe not.  :shrug:

I see what you mean, I just figured he meant the actual insanity of secondhand markups.

[HoffmanMyster]

Polar pops are only like $.75

That is raw cost. You also have to factor in the time he spends grabbing it.

* HoffmanMyster suspects this is a jab at him.   

[funkymeeba]

* HoffmanMyster suspects this is a jab at him.   

Nah, I'm just having fun. Some people think, "Time is money." I think, "God damned Reese's Puffs."

[hashbaz]

Nah, I'm just having fun. Some people think, "Time is money." I think, "God damned Reese's Puffs."

That's my guiding life philosophy as well.

[Wildcard]

I once saw a similar sell off as several members threw in the towels, I actually asked some other senior members if something was going down due to all the clack sales, and of course they hadn't heard of anything.

Months passed, the sales slowed down and it became a ghost town with no one selling clacks. Then there were a few CC sales, and everything picked back up. Ebb and flow...

We know this

1) clack continues to have high success selling his clacks
2) these sales technically end in less then 1 second, with thousands of people missing out.
3) some of the other senior members who have run into life difficulties are reducing "SOME" of their collections.

I myself contemplated selling off some of my more valuable items to raise some cash for some big expenses (ie. baby,  insurance costs, possible new hobbies ie. cycling)

Fortunately, I've withheld myself from quitting my current job. I just needed to cut back for awhile.

[demik]

boobs.

always relevant.

[noisyturtle]

these sales technically end in less then 1 second, with thousands of people missing out.

Then explain how the same group of people 'win' a clack in every sale. Having lost out on the past 13 in a row, most being submitted within a second, I refuse to believe some people are simply that lucky to walk away with what they want from every sale.

[The_Beast]

these sales technically end in less then 1 second, with thousands of people missing out.

Then explain how the same group of people 'win' a clack in every sale. Having lost out on the past 13 in a row, most being submitted within a second, I refuse to believe some people are simply that lucky to walk away with what they want from every sale.

They can send emails faster than you?

[Wildcard]

these sales technically end in less then 1 second, with thousands of people missing out.

Then explain how the same group of people 'win' a clack in every sale. Having lost out on the past 13 in a row, most being submitted within a second, I refuse to believe some people are simply that lucky to walk away with what they want from every sale.

They can send emails faster than you?

Science?

More

Core services admins with hell-a exchange/mail server experience
Network admins who understand how to reduce latency
Good NTP implementations
Script monkeys
People who use geo location to their advantage
Potent potables

[Wildcard]

It's very rare that someone gets everything they want.

And we do have some members who have spent thousands on trades, purchases, etc.. to build their collections.

boobs.

always relevant.

Always

[MKULTRA]

these sales technically end in less then 1 second, with thousands of people missing out.

Then explain how the same group of people 'win' a clack in every sale. Having lost out on the past 13 in a row, most being submitted within a second, I refuse to believe some people are simply that lucky to walk away with what they want from every sale.

[rowdy]

boobs.

always relevant.

+1

[eth0s]

boobs.

always relevant.

+1

+2

[domoaligato]

I am flattered by the comments about thinking the new keycap vendors will be able to compete with CC.
No way is that my intent. I just want to make some cool stuff and get it out to people to enjoy.
CC's quality is way better then what I am producing.
But I will let you guys be the judge of that.

On Topic:
I never get in on cc's 4grabs sales.
I really wanted the candy corn set.
I am not part of some secret club.
Candy corn has always been my favorite halloween candy.
So I bought what I wanted.

[Michael]

There is really only one logical course of action here, and that is for you to join the revolution!!!!

[domoaligato]

Brocaps,

As someone that hand makes your own caps and can relate, I want to discuss for a moment the level of quality control/attention to detail that click clack demonstrates that is damn near impossible round after round but he seems to do it.

Perfect color matching.

Layering consistency for the julyscicles, october fest, candy corn blanks.

His double and triple shots are not painted they are actually casted material. The thin borders/outlines on the 420 tricolor keys and the tricolor skulls teeth are incredible. It looks like he applies the first layer with toothpicks/brushes to each area of the mold.

His level of perfection for a hand made product is incredible.

[rowdy]

Brocaps,

As someone that hand makes your own caps and can relate, I want to discuss for a moment the level of quality control/attention to detail that click clack demonstrates that is damn near impossible round after round but he seems to do it.

Perfect color matching.

Layering consistency for the julyscicles, october fest, candy corn blanks.

His double and triple shots are not painted they are actually casted material. The thin borders/outlines on the 420 tricolor keys and the tricolor skulls teeth are incredible. It looks like he applies the first layer with toothpicks/brushes to each area of the mold.

His level of perfection for a hand made product is incredible.

It's all his gnomes and their tireless little fingers.

[SpAmRaY]

It's all his gnomes and their tireless little fingers.

^^ clearly this

Santa has his elves, click clack has his gnomes.

[meiosis]

I think clacks are redeemable for drugs in some remote part of California, tri-colors are nearly an oz worth of the good stuff.

[sth]

I think clacks are redeemable for drugs in some remote part of California, tri-colors are nearly an oz worth of the good stuff.

so cal, folks.

my sympathies meiosis.

[rowdy]

So remind me, where is the Clack Factory?

[SpAmRaY]

So remind me, where is the Clack Factory?

Somewhere in Cali

[rowdy]

So remind me, where is the Clack Factory?

Somewhere in Cali

SoCal?

[Tym]

SoCal?

50cal?

[snoopy]

So remind me, where is the Clack Factory?

Somewhere in Cali

SoCal?

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=33569.msg975147#msg975147

[hashbaz]

Brocaps,

As someone that hand makes your own caps and can relate, I want to discuss for a moment the level of quality control/attention to detail that click clack demonstrates that is damn near impossible round after round but he seems to do it.

Perfect color matching.

Layering consistency for the julyscicles, october fest, candy corn blanks.

His double and triple shots are not painted they are actually casted material. The thin borders/outlines on the 420 tricolor keys and the tricolor skulls teeth are incredible. It looks like he applies the first layer with toothpicks/brushes to each area of the mold.

His level of perfection for a hand made product is incredible.

I believe I remember reading that CC worked in the special effects industry as a model maker.  He mentioned working on Nightmare Before Christmas IIRC.  He's a craftsman and a professional.

[mauri]

Brocaps,

As someone that hand makes your own caps and can relate, I want to discuss for a moment the level of quality control/attention to detail that click clack demonstrates that is damn near impossible round after round but he seems to do it.

Perfect color matching.

Layering consistency for the julyscicles, october fest, candy corn blanks.

His double and triple shots are not painted they are actually casted material. The thin borders/outlines on the 420 tricolor keys and the tricolor skulls teeth are incredible. It looks like he applies the first layer with toothpicks/brushes to each area of the mold.

His level of perfection for a hand made product is incredible.

I believe I remember reading that CC worked in the special effects industry as a model maker.  He mentioned working on Nightmare Before Christmas IIRC.  He's a craftsman and a professional.

Artisan. Mentor. Renaissance man. The ultimate human being. Brings a tear to my eye. Great men move the masses.

[eth0s]

Brocaps,

As someone that hand makes your own caps and can relate, I want to discuss for a moment the level of quality control/attention to detail that click clack demonstrates that is damn near impossible round after round but he seems to do it.

Perfect color matching.

Layering consistency for the julyscicles, october fest, candy corn blanks.

His double and triple shots are not painted they are actually casted material. The thin borders/outlines on the 420 tricolor keys and the tricolor skulls teeth are incredible. It looks like he applies the first layer with toothpicks/brushes to each area of the mold.

His level of perfection for a hand made product is incredible.

I believe I remember reading that CC worked in the special effects industry as a model maker.  He mentioned working on Nightmare Before Christmas IIRC.  He's a craftsman and a professional.

Artisan. Mentor. Renaissance man. The ultimate human being. Brings a tear to my eye. Great men move the masses.

So true.  Lesser men only move their bowels.

[meiosis]

Brocaps,

As someone that hand makes your own caps and can relate, I want to discuss for a moment the level of quality control/attention to detail that click clack demonstrates that is damn near impossible round after round but he seems to do it.

Perfect color matching.

Layering consistency for the julyscicles, october fest, candy corn blanks.

His double and triple shots are not painted they are actually casted material. The thin borders/outlines on the 420 tricolor keys and the tricolor skulls teeth are incredible. It looks like he applies the first layer with toothpicks/brushes to each area of the mold.

His level of perfection for a hand made product is incredible.

I believe I remember reading that CC worked in the special effects industry as a model maker.  He mentioned working on Nightmare Before Christmas IIRC.  He's a craftsman and a professional.

Artisan. Mentor. Renaissance man. The ultimate human being. Brings a tear to my eye. Great men move the masses.

So true.  Lesser men only move their bowels.

Nothin wrong with that

[rowdy]

Brocaps,

As someone that hand makes your own caps and can relate, I want to discuss for a moment the level of quality control/attention to detail that click clack demonstrates that is damn near impossible round after round but he seems to do it.

Perfect color matching.

Layering consistency for the julyscicles, october fest, candy corn blanks.

His double and triple shots are not painted they are actually casted material. The thin borders/outlines on the 420 tricolor keys and the tricolor skulls teeth are incredible. It looks like he applies the first layer with toothpicks/brushes to each area of the mold.

His level of perfection for a hand made product is incredible.

I believe I remember reading that CC worked in the special effects industry as a model maker.  He mentioned working on Nightmare Before Christmas IIRC.  He's a craftsman and a professional.

That explains a lot!

Plus we are extra lucky to have him around

[Grim Fandango]

I think clacks are redeemable for drugs in some remote part of California, tri-colors are nearly an oz worth of the good stuff.

Uhhh, no . We grind them up and sniff them directly.

Why do you think they cost so much. To put them on a keyboard? Lol, no,.

[rowdy]

I think clacks are redeemable for drugs in some remote part of California, tri-colors are nearly an oz worth of the good stuff.

Uhhh, no . We grind them up and sniff them directly.

Why do you think they cost so much. To put them on a keyboard? Lol, no,.

Oh I get it - and the different coloured ones have different chemicals in them?

[MOZ]

Conspiracies, conspiracies everywhere.

[rowdy]

...
And all the keyboards did shrink
Conspiracies conspiracies everywhere
Not any clack to click.

[mauri]

I think clacks are redeemable for drugs in some remote part of California, tri-colors are nearly an oz worth of the good stuff.

Uhhh, no . We grind them up and sniff them directly.

Why do you think they cost so much. To put them on a keyboard? Lol, no,.

Oh I get it - and the different coloured ones have different chemicals in them?

Not chemicals, breeds. Clacks grow in vines. Haven't you ever been to a clackyard.

The skulls give you a strong physical body high that'll make you sleepy or "couch-locked" and provides you with a sleepy relaxation, compared to a julysicle/oktoberfest high, which is known to be more energetic and uplifting.

[noisyturtle]

Surprised that there's been no speculation on who he is.