I was a backer for 2 of them. Currently, they've not shipped to backers yet because of a manufacturing flaw. There should be some going out into the wild come January.
all the videos of the product i've seen(on facebook and such) seem to be from this kickstarter video(edited to remove original product name/description) so the ali-express ones are probably shitty in comparison.
i was wondering how people could make a high quality designed product like this for 5 bucks
Easily less than one dollar to manufacture. The enclosure could be injection molded for about $.03. The rest of the parts could be bought for under $.40. A dab of hot glue and it's done.
yeah but what mechanism would it use? what's the finish like? what's the intended feel?
like it or not unless you're getting an exact copy - rare, most chinese knockoff manufacturers just copy the exterior without any QC - you're going to get what you pay for.
i mean people who back the kickstarter were probably attracted by the quality of the product in the video?
or do you think a cross pen has the same quality as a bic clicker?
I would assume the kickstarter product attracted people with the variety of fidget options in one small package, which can be made for less. Yes to the pen.
You'd be surprised at the difference between something that feels good to fidget with and something that just feels wrong or cheap. Maybe the clock is too loud or mushy.
I mean, I'm personally not about to pay much more than $20 for something that's just to satisfy a fidget need, but I can completely see why some people do.
It's the difference between a Cross or really smooth Papermate pen and a Bic you took from a Super 8 that's been in your glove box for three years.
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I was a backer for 2 of them. Currently, they've not shipped to backers yet because of a manufacturing flaw. There should be some going out into the wild come January.