Author Topic: [GB] LED Color Changer Cover --Deadline January 14th (Read 70991 times)

elton5354 · « **Reply #150 on:** Fri, 24 January 2014, 10:51:19 »

I had my suspicions.. he couldn't even put his real name and email on his PayPal.

I'm going dispute it. Good thing I asked for an invoice.

EDIT: Also an unverified account. Probably made this account just for receiving money for this GB.

I'll dispute it later, it's only been 15 days for me..

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #151 on:** Fri, 24 January 2014, 11:02:06 »

Perhaps Shadovved can shed some light on the situation? From the OP it seems as if he was going to source the parts?

Shadovved · « **Reply #152 on:** Fri, 24 January 2014, 11:12:37 »

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Fri, 24 January 2014, 11:02:06

Perhaps Shadovved can shed some light on the situation? From the OP it seems as if he was going to source the parts?

Eh, I offered to help him ship all the non CONUS orders since SG shipping was cheap for lighter items and I was shipping stuff from China to SG anyways (my aunt lives in China), and he didnt have to bring as much back to US.

That's all that happened between us, the final replies given to me were non-committal and vague with regard to end-dates, hence I told him to contact me whenever he was ready to take me up on the offer, and it sorta faded away since end-Nov and I assumed that the buy was just not completed yet but I did not expect it to turn into this..........

LechnerDE · « **Reply #153 on:** Fri, 24 January 2014, 11:57:57 »

Hmm, the absence of the OP for the last weeks was very fishy to begin with, but I wasn't even invoiced, so I didn't lose anything.

Hope all you guys get your money back!

Maybe someone else can do a similar GB in the future. I am still very interested in these color changers!

TacticaT · « **Reply #154 on:** Fri, 24 January 2014, 21:09:03 »

I don't care about a group-buy price, I just want to get these things (I bought a board with white LEDs and they are darn bright).

Is there some way to just buy these online, even if there is like some stupid $30 shipping fee or something?

asdfjkl36 · « **Reply #155 on:** Fri, 24 January 2014, 21:17:50 »

Quote from: TacticaT on Fri, 24 January 2014, 21:09:03

I don't care about a group-buy price, I just want to get these things (I bought a board with white LEDs and they are darn bright).

Is there some way to just buy these online, even if there is like some stupid $30 shipping fee or something?

If you can find them on taobao, they're about $0.75 for a set of 10, then just find a proxy that you can buy and ship to you.
Would only come out a few bucks more.

You can also buy them from Qtan, which is quite a bit more: http://www.vendio.com/stores/E-sports-Gaming-equipments/item/keyboard-accessory/led-cover-for-modification/lid=37668704

Edit: Taobao link: http://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?spm=a220o.1000855.w5003-3776728825.1.tImroG&id=27544684728&&&scene=taobao_shop (from OP).
Didnt add it since every time i've tried to click on it since the GB the page never loads but it loaded fine on mobile so it's just me. Flushed DNS and seems to be ok.

DubbTom · « **Reply #156 on:** Fri, 24 January 2014, 23:28:58 »

sigh.... guess im out 50 bucks

can't believe i donated to him too

keymaster · « **Reply #157 on:** Fri, 24 January 2014, 23:33:34 »

I'm waiting until 1/31 to raise my pitchforks.

PS: You have 45 days from the paid date to file a claim with paypal.

TacticaT · « **Reply #158 on:** Sun, 26 January 2014, 22:15:55 »

Quote from: asdfjkl36 on Fri, 24 January 2014, 21:17:50

You can also buy them from Qtan, which is quite a bit more: http://www.vendio.com/stores/E-sports-Gaming-equipments/item/keyboard-accessory/led-cover-for-modification/lid=37668704

Thanks asdfghjklkjasdf, I'd found the taobao page previously, but prefer to buy things in US$ from a place that can deal with the shipping themselves. It is 18 cents per key instead of 5, but I'll actually get them in a reasonable time.

DeadEnglsih · « **Reply #159 on:** Mon, 27 January 2014, 11:29:13 »

Decided to dispute through paypal as he hasn't responded or been around for nearly a month and it takes at least 20 days to dispute it if he doesn't message back (which I guess he wont).
First group buy as well, kinda disappointed.

elton5354 · « **Reply #160 on:** Mon, 27 January 2014, 11:42:18 »

I have opened a dispute against him as well. I'll wait a few days for him to "respond", then I'll escalate it to a PayPal claim.

JayKthnx · « **Reply #161 on:** Mon, 27 January 2014, 12:34:52 »

hopefully he comes back, though I've started a dispute as well just in case. bummer.

sovano · « **Reply #162 on:** Mon, 27 January 2014, 12:39:13 »

I have also filed a dispute as well. I was really looking forward to this Group Buy and didn't buy it from Qtan since these prices are enormously cheaper. Quite a shame since I would have loved to use these during my winter break before college started again :/

MissMurd3r84 · « **Reply #163 on:** Mon, 27 January 2014, 20:54:45 »

Hmm. Wonder how well they would work on a Ducky YOTD with Yellow/Gold LED.

Errr: Just read the last pages of the thread

taylordcraig · « **Reply #164 on:** Mon, 27 January 2014, 20:59:21 »

Sigh. I'll go file my dispute.

edit: $100 towards my code 87 with greens.

transcend3nt · « **Reply #165 on:** Tue, 28 January 2014, 10:45:11 »

I SWEAR I'M NOT TAKING PART IN ANYMORE GROUP BUYS IN GEEKHACK ANYMORE. even if clacks sell at $1 each.

although reasonably "group buys" may take a long time, but it seems that most GBs here have a really bad user experience and history with reliability. seriously, even Kickstarter projects do better.

Tym · « **Reply #166 on:** Tue, 28 January 2014, 10:56:17 »

Quote from: transcend3nt on Tue, 28 January 2014, 10:45:11

I SWEAR I'M NOT TAKING PART IN ANYMORE GROUP BUYS IN GEEKHACK ANYMORE. even if clacks sell at $1 each.

although reasonably "group buys" may take a long time, but it seems that most GBs here have a really bad user experience and history with reliability. seriously, even Kickstarter projects do better.

I'm really not sure "Most" is the correct term, only a small amount end up like this.

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #167 on:** Tue, 28 January 2014, 11:07:29 »

Quote from: Tym on Tue, 28 January 2014, 10:56:17

Quote from: transcend3nt on Tue, 28 January 2014, 10:45:11
I SWEAR I'M NOT TAKING PART IN ANYMORE GROUP BUYS IN GEEKHACK ANYMORE. even if clacks sell at $1 each.

although reasonably "group buys" may take a long time, but it seems that most GBs here have a really bad user experience and history with reliability. seriously, even Kickstarter projects do better.
I'm really not sure "Most" is the correct term, only a small amount end up like this.

^^ Obviously even well established members can run into issues, the OP in question here had only been here one month when this started. I've seen new people run successful buys but its something to think about before you join. It would be wise for everyone to think about who you send your money to and how you send it.

Michael · « **Reply #168 on:** Tue, 28 January 2014, 11:08:57 »

How would a thick cap fit over these, let alone depress?

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #169 on:** Tue, 28 January 2014, 11:17:51 »

Quote from: Bro Caps on Tue, 28 January 2014, 11:08:57

How would a thick cap fit over these, let alone depress?

I tried asking in the IC and in this GB thread....here was the answer(s)

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=51126.msg1124146#msg1124146

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=51126.msg1125057#msg1125057

Here are some pics of a ducky with them

http://imgur.com/a/2MbrU

something about shaving the spacebar one.....

I didn't read the entire thread...so there might be more info somewhere

Grendel · « **Reply #170 on:** Tue, 28 January 2014, 12:31:06 »

Started a dispute as well

regack · « **Reply #171 on:** Tue, 28 January 2014, 15:26:36 »

Quote from: Grendel on Tue, 28 January 2014, 12:31:06

Started a dispute as well

This is a bummer, I wanted these. Bah, I'll give until Friday for something to happen then I'm following suit.

DubbTom · « **Reply #172 on:** Wed, 29 January 2014, 00:04:46 »

is there any way for those of us that sent the payment as gift to get our money back?

Zeal · « **Reply #173 on:** Wed, 29 January 2014, 00:06:04 »

Quote from: DubbTom on Wed, 29 January 2014, 00:04:46

is there any way for those of us that sent the payment as gift to get our money back?

Unfortunately not. Paypal won't cover you with buyer's protection if there's no invoice + tracking.

luminor · « **Reply #174 on:** Wed, 29 January 2014, 09:54:31 »

no news...

Noble07 · « **Reply #175 on:** Wed, 29 January 2014, 10:47:35 »

I paid this low life $20 and added a $3 tip.

Warning to everyone else whos disputing: if you get contacted by him making excuses why he wasn't able to contact you and to cancel the dispute because he's sending it out, DO NOT CANCEL THE DISPUTE! This is a ploy these wretches use to get you to cancel the dispite because once you cancel it, you won't be able to open it up again and you're completely out of money.

DeadEnglsih · « **Reply #176 on:** Wed, 29 January 2014, 12:43:40 »

Quote from: transcend3nt on Tue, 28 January 2014, 10:45:11

It would be wise for everyone to think about who you send your money to and how you send it.

This. First group buy and I used an invoice because I knew paypal would cover me, Guess i'll be using it all the time unless it's a really well known user with at least one successful previous group buy.

elton5354 · « **Reply #177 on:** Wed, 29 January 2014, 12:45:47 »

Just escalated to a claim. How would PayPal get our money back if he took the money out and removed his bank account from PayPal?

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #178 on:** Wed, 29 January 2014, 13:10:05 »

Quote from: elton5354 on Wed, 29 January 2014, 12:45:47

Just escalated to a claim. How would PayPal get our money back if he took the money out and removed his bank account from PayPal?

Perhaps they would refund you and send a collection agency after the offender??

Tym · « **Reply #179 on:** Wed, 29 January 2014, 13:31:01 »

You get the money back guaranteed.

I think PayPal can contact the bank/card even if it's no longer available and get the funds taken out of his account. Although I think they might just take a hit depending on the size of the incident.

Michael · « **Reply #180 on:** Wed, 29 January 2014, 13:33:17 »

Stop joining GB's of relatively unknown people.

kokalo · « **Reply #181 on:** Wed, 29 January 2014, 14:14:45 »

Quote from: elton5354 on Wed, 29 January 2014, 12:45:47

Just escalated to a claim. How would PayPal get our money back if he took the money out and removed his bank account from PayPal?

I googled that some time ago. His paypal balance will go negative and (depending on the country) they send debt collectors.

KylJoy · « **Reply #182 on:** Wed, 29 January 2014, 22:52:59 »

Quote from: Noble07 on Wed, 29 January 2014, 10:47:35

I paid this low life $20 and added a $3 tip.

Warning to everyone else whos disputing: if you get contacted by him making excuses why he wasn't able to contact you and to cancel the dispute because he's sending it out, DO NOT CANCEL THE DISPUTE! This is a ploy these wretches use to get you to cancel the dispite because once you cancel it, you won't be able to open it up again and you're completely out of money.

Can you send me the info to contact him if he contacted you privately? He seems to have stolen my money and I'd like to communicate with him.

JayKthnx · « **Reply #183 on:** Thu, 30 January 2014, 23:31:14 »

escalated to a claim today. hopefully my $13 will come back by the end of the month. lol
best of luck to all others in this.

taylordcraig · « **Reply #184 on:** Fri, 31 January 2014, 01:03:19 »

Quote from: JayKthnx on Thu, 30 January 2014, 23:31:14

escalated to a claim today. hopefully my $13 will come back by the end of the month. lol
best of luck to all others in this.

Mine was like $110 usd. :S Getting it back though.

TheSoulhunter · « **Reply #185 on:** Fri, 31 January 2014, 01:45:04 »

mr2009 · « **Reply #186 on:** Sat, 01 February 2014, 02:39:12 »

so the GB is officially dead?

LechnerDE · « **Reply #187 on:** Sat, 01 February 2014, 03:44:31 »

Quote from: mr2009 on Sat, 01 February 2014, 02:39:12

so the GB is officially dead?

Seems like it

I am still very interested in these covers for ~0,05$.

Maybe someone else can arrange something via a Taobao Proxy?

keymaster · « **Reply #188 on:** Sat, 01 February 2014, 13:08:19 »

I also escalated for a refund. OP is either dead or just doesn't care.

KylJoy · « **Reply #189 on:** Sun, 02 February 2014, 01:14:07 »

Well, I just bought a bunch of these at engtaobao.com. They come 10 per box ($0.75 each) and I bought 11 boxes each of 7 different colors ($0.75 * 11 = $8.25 per color * 7 colors = $57.75 total + $3.33 fee + 3.5% Visa card fee = $63.22 grand total so far) (did not buy WHITE (8th) color). I'll still have to pay for shipping from China to US and I'll let folks know how it turns out. Had to do it. My Ducky Shine III is crying out for these.

JayKthnx · « **Reply #190 on:** Sun, 02 February 2014, 01:39:41 »

could you like to the page?

LechnerDE · « **Reply #191 on:** Sun, 02 February 2014, 02:57:18 »

Quote from: KylJoy on Sun, 02 February 2014, 01:14:07

Well, I just bought a bunch of these at engtaobao.com. They come 10 per box ($0.75 each) and I bought 11 boxes each of 7 different colors ($0.75 * 11 = $8.25 per color * 7 colors = $57.75 total + $3.33 fee + 3.5% Visa card fee = $63.22 grand total so far) (did not buy WHITE (8th) color). I'll still have to pay for shipping from China to US and I'll let folks know how it turns out. Had to do it. My Ducky Shine III is crying out for these.

I think that's a good option. I'll wait for your review before ordering.

Still kinda sucks to know that those covers are available a little cheaper

KylJoy · « **Reply #192 on:** Sun, 02 February 2014, 13:27:25 »

Quote from: JayKthnx on Sun, 02 February 2014, 01:39:41

could you like to the page?

Here is the URL for the color changers:

http://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?spm=a220o.1000855.w5003-3776728825.1.tImroG&id=27544684728&&&scene=taobao_shop

Here is the link to the engtaobao.com site:

http://www.engtaobao.com/

Just go to engtaobao.com, create an account, paste the item url in, select the various colors (you'll need to translate, I used Google Translator), and away you go. Pay attention to quantity!!! The page defaults to 1 - 10 piece package. I changed the quantity to 11. Each unit of colored pieces comes as 10 pieces per unit as far as I can tell so I ordered 11 units = 10 * 11 = 110 individual pieces of each color. Make sense? We'll see what I get in the mail.

I can't really recommend this yet. I'm "testing" the process. I've done this before with other agents with good results but I'm new to this particular agent. Also, I expect several weeks to go by before I have results.

elton5354 · « **Reply #193 on:** Sun, 09 February 2014, 12:53:18 »

Just got my money back from PayPayl.

Quote

Dear XXX,

We have concluded our investigation into your case and have decided in your
favor.

We were able to recover $9.20 USD and this amount has been credited to you.
Please allow five business days for this adjustment to be posted.

If you are due any additional funds, we will make our best effort to
recover the balance from the seller.

If the seller's account has insufficient funds to complete the refund owed
to you, please be assured that we will take appropriate action against the
seller's account, which may include limitation of the seller's account
privileges.

LechnerDE · « **Reply #194 on:** Mon, 10 February 2014, 04:59:37 »

Quote from: elton5354 on Sun, 09 February 2014, 12:53:18

Just got my money back from PayPayl.

Quote
Dear XXX,

We have concluded our investigation into your case and have decided in your
favor.

We were able to recover $9.20 USD and this amount has been credited to you.
Please allow five business days for this adjustment to be posted.

If you are due any additional funds, we will make our best effort to
recover the balance from the seller.

If the seller's account has insufficient funds to complete the refund owed
to you, please be assured that we will take appropriate action against the
seller's account, which may include limitation of the seller's account
privileges.

Good for you! Hopefully the others suceed as well with their complaint.

lilky · « **Reply #195 on:** Mon, 10 February 2014, 19:56:14 »

I just got my money back from Paypal!

That being said, someone should organize a real group buy for these color changers...

Noble07 · « **Reply #196 on:** Tue, 11 February 2014, 21:00:35 »

I gifted this scum $20 with a $5 tip...
Anyways, if anyone's interested, there's currently a request going on in MassDrop and as of today, one of the admins said he's working on contacting the sellers:

https://www.massdrop.com/vote/daydream-mechanical-keyboard-led-color-changers?s=mechanical%20keyboard%20led%20changer

sovano · « **Reply #197 on:** Wed, 12 February 2014, 19:09:42 »

Woo hoo got my money back!

Hopefully the ones I bought from qtan will be here within a week or so, although I didn't get to buy as many as I wanted to because of the price.

More

Dear My Name

We have concluded our investigation into your case and have decided in your
favor.

We were able to recover $52.92 USD and this amount has been credited to
you. Please allow five business days for this adjustment to be posted.

If you are due any additional funds, we will make our best effort to
recover the balance from the seller.

If the seller's account has insufficient funds to complete the refund owed
to you, please be assured that we will take appropriate action against the
seller's account, which may include limitation of the seller's account
privileges.

Also to the poster above me, I think MassDrop is mistaking those two selections as different when they're in reality the same. The ones from Taobao are Daydream color shades. Thanks for the post though, I'm definitely going to order them if they can get a deal through.

DeadEnglsih · « **Reply #198 on:** Thu, 13 February 2014, 02:57:47 »

Quote from: Noble07 on Tue, 11 February 2014, 21:00:35

there's currently a request going on in MassDrop

It got my vote, It's a shame we just couldn't organise one on here.

JayKthnx · « **Reply #199 on:** Thu, 13 February 2014, 03:23:26 »

Quote from: sovano on Wed, 12 February 2014, 19:09:42

Woo hoo got my money back! Hopefully the ones I bought from qtan will be here within a week or so, although I didn't get to buy as many as I wanted to because of the price.
More
Dear My Name

We have concluded our investigation into your case and have decided in your
favor.

We were able to recover $52.92 USD and this amount has been credited to
you. Please allow five business days for this adjustment to be posted.

If you are due any additional funds, we will make our best effort to
recover the balance from the seller.

If the seller's account has insufficient funds to complete the refund owed
to you, please be assured that we will take appropriate action against the
seller's account, which may include limitation of the seller's account
privileges.

Also to the poster above me, I think MassDrop is mistaking those two selections as different when they're in reality the same. The ones from Taobao are Daydream color shades. Thanks for the post though, I'm definitely going to order them if they can get a deal through.

I think they did that on purpose to have "options" for the poll

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Author Topic: [GB] LED Color Changer Cover --Deadline January 14th (Read 70991 times)