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Flight2039Down t1_jcz3l18 wrote

Reply to comment by EmceeMeow in [GB] 8-bit Series: Gaismas Kingdom by jellykey

Oh wow. That long?

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EmceeMeow t1_jcz4ebv wrote

Yup, I got my tracking number March 13th. I'm assuming it's on a boat somewhere cause it hasn't actually updated in USPS.

If I do purchase, I just need to expect I won't get it until 2024.

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jellykey OP t1_jcz4zdd wrote

We are making this GB right now ….. I hope it can finish this year. We add more than three artists for casting jobs. Easy to have more labours but so hard to find more artists; that's why we don’t open new GB regularly like before.

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EmceeMeow t1_jcz63ty wrote

Thanks for the extra info. That helps. My first Jelly Key purchase was 8-bit Neon Era, so I'm still learning.

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jellykey OP t1_jcz69g2 wrote

Love you <3. That is really nice series

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Flight2039Down t1_jcz6lj5 wrote

That’s the one I missed out on. :(

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EmceeMeow t1_jcz767t wrote

I've got a Cherry 1u and spacebar coming in. I've actually switched over to the SA profile, so if you wanted to do a swap feel free to DM me and we can discuss.

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Flight2039Down t1_jcz7i5o wrote

Hmm. I’m tempted, but my current keycaps are OEM (GMK Aura v2). Just kinda getting started in this hobby.

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EmceeMeow t1_jcz8amz wrote

Right on. Well since the Neon Era run is shipping right now, I'm guessing you'll see listings on Mech Market here soon.

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Flight2039Down t1_jcz8if6 wrote

It sure explains why I couldn’t find any for sale/trade earlier. Thanks

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BishopSanta t1_jczpucn wrote

So normally you wait about a year for these products? Can you share the quality info later?

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EmceeMeow t1_jd0ewga wrote

I first purchased June 9th of last year. My impression is that some of the group buys are finished faster, but the 8-bit series is slower to make.

I can share more info once I get my caps delivered, but Jelly Key is basically supposed to be the pinnacle of keycap artistry. I'm not aware of any platform that produces at a similar standard.

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jellykey OP t1_jcz4i67 wrote

Yes. Not all GB, but these GB with hard to complete will delay, because we have to casting all layer, all colors one by one, not 3D printer. You can see at our post. I hope you can understand for us. <3

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TinoessS t1_jd00mgt wrote

Nah, it’s ridiculous the community keeps putting up with this type of behavior… what happened to making your stuff before selling it..

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jellykey OP t1_jd014j8 wrote

It is a group buy, We ran this type of sale some years ago (2015), And I always do my duty, change or refund. If the customer request, we change them one by one and cover 2-way shipping when the keycap has a problem. Many teams in this hobby run their business like this. I hope you can understand for us.

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TinoessS t1_jd02jke wrote

It’s not specifically against you. Your products are lovely. It’s just the way the entire hobby works and the community putting up with it that’s frustrating sometimes..

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TinoessS t1_jd02jzv wrote

It’s not specifically against you. Your products are lovely. It’s just the way the entire hobby works and the community putting up with it that’s frustrating sometimes..

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slinkous t1_jd1z85z wrote

While that works for larger companies with a lot of spare cash (and those companies should do it), smaller companies or individuals don’t have the ability to do so. This way they can scale the manufacturing order off the group buy, and not end up with a bunch of debt and products that didn’t sell.

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vexii t1_jd2e5ng wrote

the why don't you change the shipping to reflect that?

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CorporealGhoul t1_jd23igk wrote

Retro tv disco took 8 months. I got it December 2022.

8bit neon took 6 months. I got it January 2023.

Retro tv galaxy was ordered November 2022. Still "cooking".

And ill be buying nearly $250 worth in caps this GB to get an Esc, Enter, and Spacebar.

Why? Because JellyKeys has proven they will finish GBs and they will look amazing. Art takes time. As an artist i understand this. And i know rushing it will only result in an inferior product.

I will always support artists taking time to perfect their product verse trying to push out higher quantities.

P.S. After i saw how great the first 2 sets were I ordered 2 of the retro tv galaxies and a spaceman stand. I wouldnt spend money like this with any other artisan company aside from maybe Dwarf Factory.

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Blake_S2k t1_jd3r01z wrote

Exactly. I've learned you can't rush perfection and these are TINY HAND PAINTED details lol. I understand people are upset over seeing 90 days after the GB ends but man... They, just as much as us, we have no clue what goes on IRL. I'm perfectly find with waiting as long as it gets delivered. This will be my first JellyKeys GB purchase.

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