Project: New (colored) case for A1200 - Page 8

eXeler0 · 26 July 2015, 20:23

@amenophis It seems the limited edition stuff is going well, presumably because thats the stuff worth some extra bucks on ebay (20 year anniversary playstation 4 anyone? )
Maybe you should add a few more specials for the remainder of the campaign?
(Dave Haynie edition? :-) etc...

I pledged for a single case but might be tempted to pledge som more for some tasty exclusive ;-)

amenophis · 26 July 2015, 21:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by eXeler0

@amenophis It seems the limited edition stuff is going well, presumably because thats the stuff worth some extra bucks on ebay (20 year anniversary playstation 4 anyone? )
Maybe you should add a few more specials for the remainder of the campaign?
(Dave Haynie edition? :-) etc...

I pledged for a single case but might be tempted to pledge som more for some tasty exclusive ;-)

Keep your eyes opened

Thanks for your support eXeler, we need awesomeness and you are !

wmsteele · 27 July 2015, 22:29

Any chance of adding case scews to the 79€ pledge... I've seen a good few cases ruined with wrong sized ones being used. Motherboard ones would be useful as well

wmsteele · 28 July 2015, 00:23

Just noticed theses are now included, along with lots of other useful changes

snoopy77 · 28 July 2015, 03:09

Hope you guys get there! This and the amiga reloaded are certainly the biggest projects in a long time!

Phantomz · 29 July 2015, 17:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexh

The link is dead but the Envelope icons work at the bottom of each page.

I've managed to get hold of Kipper2k, he sent me an email last night.

I'm just deciding what to do at the moment, as I've got a price in USD for the items, but no idea how much the import fees etc are going to cost.

I normal get most of my retro items from within EU, how bad are the import fees, any idea ?

alexh · 29 July 2015, 18:57

Get kipper2k to write gift on the customs document and put the value including postage at £36. And you'll pay nothing.

If he doesn't and puts the full price on invoice (for insurance) everything over £15 including postage you *may* have to pay VAT(20%). No duty on electronics

Phantomz · 29 July 2015, 19:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexh

Get kipper2k to write gift on the customs document and put the value including postage at £36. And you'll pay nothing.

If he doesn't and puts the full price on invoice (for insurance) everything over £15 including postage you *may* have to pay VAT(20%). No duty on electronics

Cheers for letting me know alexh, I'll ask kipper2k to do that, cheers

Arnie · 29 July 2015, 20:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexh

If he doesn't and puts the full price on invoice (for insurance) everything over £15 including postage you *may* have to pay VAT(20%). No duty on electronics

Plus a handling fee

What a rip off.

spudje · 29 July 2015, 20:25

Just FYI I recently received two external CF adapters from Kipper2k in NL and didn't have to pay any additional taxes. Maybe I was just lucky.

Amiga1992 · 29 July 2015, 20:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by spudje

Just FYI I recently received two external CF adapters from Kipper2k in NL and didn't have to pay any additional taxes. Maybe I was just lucky.

Nope, it's just that the UK's Royal Mail likes to rape its customers.
I've paid duties on bullshit like t-shirts being delivered from Japan.

amenophis · 29 July 2015, 22:58

Hi Guys,

We've updated our video intro on Kickstarter, to show you where we're goign to produce your new cases

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...from-new-molds

We're going to publish updates as well on friday

Enjoy

Ps:
This is my first video i'm editing, please don't be too hard on me

Adrian Browne · 29 July 2015, 23:19

I'd like to back this campaign but money is tight right now. Maybe I can squeeze it in before the campaign ends. i hope its a success.

trixster · 01 August 2015, 16:03

After a decent start this seems to be slowing down to the point that I doubt it'll make its goal. Kicktraq is suggesting 77% at the moment. Shame. I wonder what plan B will be?

Amiga1992 · 02 August 2015, 00:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by trixster

After a decent start this seems to be slowing down to the point that I doubt it'll make its goal. Kicktraq is suggesting 77% at the moment. Shame. I wonder what plan B will be?

I don't think there's a plan B unless they release the 3D files even if it doesn't get fully funded, to see if anybody wants to have a go, or 3D print (yuck) a case themselves.

trixster · 02 August 2015, 11:59

In the last nine days they've only hit the required number of daily backers once. Down to 72% now. I guess it's a matter of getting word out there, but only a niche of active a1200 users will be willing to buy a (relatively expensive) new case, so you're after a niche of a niche market! Longer kickstarter campaign required methinks.

BigFan · 02 August 2015, 17:32

longer kickstarter campaign wouldn't drag in more attention or backers. community shrinks every year and the few who are active and interested can't fund bigger projects.
double or triple the price would drive them away. this campaign addresses those who want a replacement for yellowed or scratched/broken/"full of holes like swiss cheese" cases, that is a small group who already backed it.

tough times for projects of this size.

amenophis · 02 August 2015, 21:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigFan

.../... this campaign addresses those who want a replacement for yellowed or scratched/broken/"full of holes like swiss cheese" cases, that is a small group who already backed it. .../...

Hi BigFan,

Thanks for you point of you.
I may differ a bit.

This campaign is for those would like to see new casings coming out for their Amiga.
Not only for the broken ones.

This campaign will also give us the chance on new keyboard and new key caps.

So everybody who's willing to have a chance of new casings and keyboards should support themselves by pledging (if they can of course).

We had feedback from our keyboard manufacturer, things look good for the moment.
And i really hope we can make it because there is so much involved.

(We never thought that this campaign for new cases would raise so many comments by the way

jiffy · 02 August 2015, 22:45

Well, I backed it for two cases in the original color. One as a replacement for my A1200, one for the upcoming Amiga Reloaded motherboard...

Hope it works out! It is most likely the last chance to get a fully working NEW classic Amiga...

TreacleWench · 03 August 2015, 09:47

I'm really excited about this project and have pledged for my case. I love the idea of new keyboards being produced as well, new ones are £130 GBP on eBay!

Unfortunately, it looks like its going to be extremely close in terms of funding and I fear it may not make it, a real shame.

I would pledge more if I could afford it but the Amiga is an expensive hobby these days

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26 July 2015, 20:23	#141
eXeler0 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Sweden Age: 50 Posts: 2,946	@amenophis It seems the limited edition stuff is going well, presumably because thats the stuff worth some extra bucks on ebay (20 year anniversary playstation 4 anyone? ) Maybe you should add a few more specials for the remainder of the campaign? (Dave Haynie edition? :-) etc... I pledged for a single case but might be tempted to pledge som more for some tasty exclusive ;-)

27 July 2015, 22:29	#143
wmsteele Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Glasgow Posts: 128	Any chance of adding case scews to the 79€ pledge... I've seen a good few cases ruined with wrong sized ones being used. Motherboard ones would be useful as well

28 July 2015, 00:23	#144
wmsteele Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Glasgow Posts: 128	Just noticed theses are now included, along with lots of other useful changes

28 July 2015, 03:09	#145
snoopy77 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 36	Hope you guys get there! This and the amiga reloaded are certainly the biggest projects in a long time!

29 July 2015, 18:57	#147
alexh Thalion Webshrine Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oxford Posts: 14,337	Get kipper2k to write gift on the customs document and put the value including postage at £36. And you'll pay nothing. If he doesn't and puts the full price on invoice (for insurance) everything over £15 including postage you may have to pay VAT(20%). No duty on electronics

29 July 2015, 20:25	#150
spudje Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,406	Just FYI I recently received two external CF adapters from Kipper2k in NL and didn't have to pay any additional taxes. Maybe I was just lucky.

29 July 2015, 22:58	#152
amenophis A1200.NET Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Here Posts: 150	Hi Guys, We've updated our video intro on Kickstarter, to show you where we're goign to produce your new cases https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...from-new-molds We're going to publish updates as well on friday Enjoy Ps: This is my first video i'm editing, please don't be too hard on me

29 July 2015, 23:19	#153
Adrian Browne Jackie Chan Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ireland Age: 46 Posts: 985	I'd like to back this campaign but money is tight right now. Maybe I can squeeze it in before the campaign ends. i hope its a success.

01 August 2015, 16:03	#154
trixster Guru Meditating Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: England Posts: 2,337	After a decent start this seems to be slowing down to the point that I doubt it'll make its goal. Kicktraq is suggesting 77% at the moment. Shame. I wonder what plan B will be?

02 August 2015, 11:59	#156
trixster Guru Meditating Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: England Posts: 2,337	In the last nine days they've only hit the required number of daily backers once. Down to 72% now. I guess it's a matter of getting word out there, but only a niche of active a1200 users will be willing to buy a (relatively expensive) new case, so you're after a niche of a niche market! Longer kickstarter campaign required methinks.

02 August 2015, 17:32	#157
BigFan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Germany Posts: 261	longer kickstarter campaign wouldn't drag in more attention or backers. community shrinks every year and the few who are active and interested can't fund bigger projects. double or triple the price would drive them away. this campaign addresses those who want a replacement for yellowed or scratched/broken/"full of holes like swiss cheese" cases, that is a small group who already backed it. tough times for projects of this size.

02 August 2015, 22:45	#159
jiffy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Netherlands Posts: 54	Well, I backed it for two cases in the original color. One as a replacement for my A1200, one for the upcoming Amiga Reloaded motherboard... Hope it works out! It is most likely the last chance to get a fully working NEW classic Amiga...

03 August 2015, 09:47	#160
TreacleWench Amigaaaarrrrgghhh Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire, UK Age: 45 Posts: 95	I'm really excited about this project and have pledged for my case. I love the idea of new keyboards being produced as well, new ones are £130 GBP on eBay! Unfortunately, it looks like its going to be extremely close in terms of funding and I fear it may not make it, a real shame. I would pledge more if I could afford it but the Amiga is an expensive hobby these days

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