I want to explain my break from the business, but I also do not wish to air laundry over the internet.
However here are the updates.
1) After the group buy ended, and all payments were collected and submitted the factory raised the cost of production. This was a time set back.
I added the additional thousands that they wanted, but before that i also needed a week to think things over. It was either go out of pocket to see the project through, or refund everyone - start over, or scrap it completely. Instead of disappointing you all, I opted to eat the bullet.
2) I submitted payment March 28th. My bank decided they wanted every type of information about me, and the bank draft beneficiary. I was preparing to provide dna samples and first born children, it was rather ridiculous.
Payment was received on april 19th by the factory.
3) Production started April 20th. 20 to 30 days for completion. We're currently looking at around 3 more weeks before they start shipping to me.
4) Some people wanted refunds, however with the added loss of thousands of dollars and no profit gained from this project from the factory raising it's prices I am opting to not offer this for people. If you wish to sell your spot, send an email, we will sort it out. This week things are looking to clear up, no more dr and vet visits and I will be able to get back to my excellent communications with you all.
5) There will be 24 extra keyboards for sale after all customer orders are built and shipped. $350 each. A giant box of Zeal switches are in my posession as well.
6) Once I have something more to update you all with I will do so, thank you for understanding. Thank you for being patient. I hope everything is well for each and every one of you.