Zenith -- by Encarded

[Widdee]

Boom! Love it. Thanks Paul!

#1070 four confirmed!

[chach]

As you know, there are very few Zenith to go around. I am setting aside 100 for you guys to grab first. Here is what you have to do:

Visit http://encarded.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;., click the "All" navigation link at the top of the site. Find the oddball "Forum Access" product with no picture, and do your thing! There is a limit of 4 per person, just as with the public release. I'll be fulfilling these orders first, so you will be the first to get Zenith!

Thanks again to all of you for the support, it is always a pleasure bringing new ideas to you folks.

Done and done. Waiting on email confirm!!!! Thanks Paul!

[MagikFingerz]

Awesome! You're the best, Paul

[wahl0108]

#1075 for me. Thanks Paul!

[chach]

#1075 for me. Thanks Paul!

#1074 for me. 4 decks confirmed.

[bamabenz]

#1081

[markjanderson]

#1080 for me. Just 2 decks.

[Encarded]

These early order will get lower numbers. I'll have to sort them all out but intend to fulfill them roughly in numerical order, with just a few special exceptions. So you all will definitely be on the super low end of the scale! A lot of you will be in the less than 100 bracket.

[Mike Ratledge]

These early order will get lower numbers. I'll have to sort them all out but intend to fulfill them roughly in numerical order, with just a few special exceptions. So you all will definitely be on the super low end of the scale! A lot of you will be in the less than 100 bracket.

How many before this special 1st pre-pre-sale is done, Paul? I'm sure there are a lot of people that have been chomping at the bit to get these, I know I've been twisting my legs since about 7:45

The first order # I am aware of was 1060 - so I'm told. I didn't see the cut 'n' paste.

[Encarded]

These early order will get lower numbers. I'll have to sort them all out but intend to fulfill them roughly in numerical order, with just a few special exceptions. So you all will definitely be on the super low end of the scale! A lot of you will be in the less than 100 bracket.

How many before this special 1st pre-pre-sale is done, Paul? I'm sure there are a lot of people that have been chomping at the bit to get these, I know I've been twisting my legs since about 7:45

Right now there is enough for 6 more people to max out their order.

[Mike Ratledge]

These early order will get lower numbers. I'll have to sort them all out but intend to fulfill them roughly in numerical order, with just a few special exceptions. So you all will definitely be on the super low end of the scale! A lot of you will be in the less than 100 bracket.

How many before this special 1st pre-pre-sale is done, Paul? I'm sure there are a lot of people that have been chomping at the bit to get these, I know I've been twisting my legs since about 7:45

Right now there is enough for 6 more people to max out their order.

"Gone in 30 minutes!" - too cool... By my clock you hit {Enter} on the information message right at 9:15

Ah, and we have a retraction: apparently that wasn't the lowest number. I'm thinking I was pretty darned quick!

[Sher]

#1086 It's currently my lunch break and I just checked this forum and started freaking out cuz I wasn't sure if I would get it on time, but I did, thank goodness!

[Mike Ratledge]

#1086 It's currently my lunch break and I just checked this forum and started freaking out cuz I wasn't sure if I would get it on time, but I did, thank goodness!

Just under the wire - I sent you an email but I wasn't sure if you were getting it. I think there are less than 20 left in the pre-pre-sale, but I'm not sure.

And - they're gone! Someone DID beat me, the first order # was 1065

[Encarded]

And that's it folks! Thanks very much to those of you that jumped quickly! Your decks will be the first ones out the door, with the nice low numbers.

[jsa056]

Just in time. I stepped out for a couple of hours and almost missed it. I was order #1095

[chadmcmillan]

And it looks like the limit has been reached!

[Mike Ratledge]

That was exciting! Congrats to everyone who got their pre-pre-order in! I feel that 0445 alarm calling me - out for the night! Aquila launches at 8AM NYC time.

[chach]

Congrats on the launch of the new deck and thank you very much for the opportunity to purchase beforehand. I'm sure you'll catch grief for it, but thanks for looking out for us.

[Encarded]

Congrats on the launch of the new deck and thank you very much for the opportunity to purchase beforehand. I'm sure you'll catch grief for it, but thanks for looking out for us.

This release has actually been pretty tricky to work out. With so few available, and not wanting to disappoint too many people, and wanting to be fair to as many as possible, it quickly becomes very complicated.

I know some people will not get any and be disappointed but I am doing all I can to make sure as many folks as possible get in on the release. The forums have been very valuable to me and hold many of my most loyal supporters so it only seemed right to give a few folks a special chance.

Based on this little experiment, it does look like these will sell pretty quickly, so if you missed out on this, be ready at 12pm EST!

[Mike Ratledge]

Based on this little experiment, it does look like these will sell pretty quickly, so if you missed out on this, be ready at 12pm EST!

Paul, is that noon EDT, maybe? I keep seeing EST -- which we're not on right now...

[volantangel]

MEMEMEMEME SIGN ME UP PAUL !

[th4mo]

Don't worry, I'll give plenty of warning and will probably split the 1,000 into a few batches to make sure as many folks as possible can get in on them, if so desired.

I cannot wait to get these in my hand. They are perfect! Still no date on the pre-release?

should be near the end of the week. waiting on a final confirmation. Just want to be sure everyone gets what they expect, on time.

Tue Apr 22, 2014 3:42 pm Hey everyone, subscribe to this thread and watch your notifications. I'm setting aside a small number of Zenith for forum members only. You will need to act fast and be ready with your PayPal. If you want a chance to avoid the crowds at the encarded store, watch for the details on how to get a spot for an advance order.

Tue Apr 22, 2014 6:13 pm As you know, there are very few Zenith to go around. I am setting aside 100 for you guys to grab first. Here is what you have to do...

I know some people will not get any and be disappointed but I am doing all I can to make sure as many folks as possible get in on the release. The forums have been very valuable to me and hold many of my most loyal supporters so it only seemed right to give a few folks a special chance.

WHAT. THE. FU@K!?!?!?!?!?
How the hell do you call that "plenty of warning?".
My jokes to the contrary notwithstanding, I am NOT on the computer every minute of the day! 2 and half hours between announcing the pre-sale and giving the green light?
OK there may be more small batches coming, and you can release as few or as many as you want... but how about some consideration for those of us in other time zones who might have been at freaking work in the afternoon???? Don't we all deserve the same shot at those precious early releases??? why not 12 hours notice or more????
definitely not cool. you could have handled that MUCH better.
i repeat...
WHAT. THE. FU@K!?!?!?!?!?

[Yashi]

WHAT. THE. FU@K!?!?!?!?!?
How the hell do you call that "plenty of warning?".
My jokes to the contrary notwithstanding, I am NOT on the computer every minute of the day! 2 and half hours between announcing the pre-sale and giving the green light?
OK there may be more small batches coming, and you can release as few or as many as you want... but how about some consideration for those of us in other time zones who might have been at freaking work in the afternoon???? Don't we all deserve the same shot at those precious early releases??? why not 12 hours notice or more????
definitely not cool. you could have handled that MUCH better.
i repeat...
WHAT. THE. FU@K!?!?!?!?!?

I don't get why people get so angry when they miss out on things like these. There's still 900 more to go and I thought it was really kind of Paul to offer 100 to the forum. It's also to my understanding that the price will still be the same for the other 900 to be released.

Anyway, I was checking out with 4 decks but I was on the fence if I should get 2 instead. I decided not to continue and wait it out for an hour until I decide how much to get. Sadly, by then they all ran out. Oh well. Lots of chances to still get them.

[wahl0108]

WHAT. THE. FU@K!?!?!?!?!?
How the hell do you call that "plenty of warning?".
My jokes to the contrary notwithstanding, I am NOT on the computer every minute of the day! 2 and half hours between announcing the pre-sale and giving the green light?
OK there may be more small batches coming, and you can release as few or as many as you want... but how about some consideration for those of us in other time zones who might have been at freaking work in the afternoon???? Don't we all deserve the same shot at those precious early releases??? why not 12 hours notice or more????
definitely not cool. you could have handled that MUCH better.
i repeat...
WHAT. THE. FU@K!?!?!?!?!?

You need to chill out. He did give warning for the pre-release. You still have a day and a half until the first batch launches. And you're expecting it now. Life's tough. If you don't want them anymore, then don't buy them. He did his best, and you weren't guaranteed you were going to get them even if you had been here. None of us is entitled to anything. Maybe you'll be one of the ones to get in on the next series, and someone else will feel as you do. But you don't need to rip him apart. He's not the one who needs to handle it better. You are.

Anyway, I was checking out with 4 decks but I was on the fence if I should get 2 instead. I decided not to continue and wait it out for an hour until I decide how much to get. Sadly, by then they all ran out. Oh well. Lots of chances to still get them.

I like how you can remain positive. You're definitely more of an inspiration to all the rest of those who missed out. Thanks.

[chach]

. I'm sure you'll catch grief for it, but thanks for looking out for us.

And so it begins, I honestly wasn't expecting it to start here though.

[volantangel]

Oh I just realized I missed this, Paul will you be releasing some for UC members living in the Far East ? Maybe just 50 decks or so ?

[nECr0MaNCeD]

Well my screwed up work schedule has let me down again. After dropping $120 for the laser cut bundle this week, I only have enough for a single deck. Hopefully I can get in on the action the 24th.

[elcyciB]

WHAT. THE. FU@K!?!?!?!?!?
How the hell do you call that "plenty of warning?".
My jokes to the contrary notwithstanding, I am NOT on the computer every minute of the day! 2 and half hours between announcing the pre-sale and giving the green light?
OK there may be more small batches coming, and you can release as few or as many as you want... but how about some consideration for those of us in other time zones who might have been at freaking work in the afternoon???? Don't we all deserve the same shot at those precious early releases??? why not 12 hours notice or more????
definitely not cool. you could have handled that MUCH better.
i repeat...
WHAT. THE. FU@K!?!?!?!?!?

I don't get why people get so angry when they miss out on things like these. There's still 900 more to go and I thought it was really kind of Paul to offer 100 to the forum. It's also to my understanding that the price will still be the same for the other 900 to be released.

Anyway, I was checking out with 4 decks but I was on the fence if I should get 2 instead. I decided not to continue and wait it out for an hour until I decide how much to get. Sadly, by then they all ran out. Oh well. Lots of chances to still get them.

Have to agree here. I did not get any either but am looking forward to the OPPORTUNITY to get some on Thursday. You are not entitled to anything...be happy with the chances Paul is giving us. He is a great member of this forum and it was generous of him to release 100 early. Hope this sour grape doesn't dissuade others from doing these cool pre-releases in the future

[Sher]

Based on this little experiment, it does look like these will sell pretty quickly, so if you missed out on this, be ready at 12pm EST!

Paul, is that noon EDT, maybe? I keep seeing EST -- which we're not on right now...

Yeah, that was pretty much my question earlier (in my post with a picture) since I tried converting it on timeanddate.com and it kept switching to EDT.

[Eoghann]

Easy th4mo. I understand your frustration. Come back with a reply when you've cooled down. No need to go overboard.

Think about it, if Paul had given much more time for the "forum exclusive" news rather than drop it at a moments notice, word would have spread like wildfire, calling non forum members at attention waiting for the link. Rendering the small gift for us pointless and much less of us would have had a shot at a deck.