Click to view our Accessibility Statement or contact us with accessibility-related questions
What's Wrong With These Pictures?
From Amazon, today:
search
close
Sort by: Newest
keyboard_arrow_downsquidberry
15
Mar 11, 2021
I'm not sure at what point Massdrop turned into a Sharper Image store, but I've been pretty let down by a lot of recent offerings. Time to move on I guess.
reswright
3852
Mar 7, 2021
Applying some open source analyis: they posted and updated the job posting for the audiophile product manager and the keyboard product manager on the same day. And the job descriptions of each make it clear that these aren't minor roles, but rather roles with oversight over those two areas, which are clearly the only two areas left Drop GAF about.
So: they're looking for new leadership for each of the only two areas they're going to sustain going forward. And each of those postings, when I checked, are one day old, which could mean they were both posted yesterday but in practice probably means they were both updated yesterday. So there's some urgency for them to replace the current leaders in those positions, who may have already left. At or near the same time.
Not what you'd call a good sign. Either people are quitting or someone's cleaning house with plans to double down on the stupid.
Who knows, maybe Amazon outright acquired them. That's no good but at this point it would be a better diagnosis than the othes that occur.
reswright
3852
Mar 3, 2021
hey, if they bust out a bunch of decent new collabs or exclusives and rejuvenate EDC I'll be the first to say they came back around. I don't mind being wrong about stuff like this, it's kinda win win. Hell even if they just gotta pay off some bills before their suppliers will front them any more EDC, I'll be happy to see it come back around.
That said, yeah, I'd bet a fiver they're winding EDC down, or at least the sharp and pointy component of it. They've been showing signs of it for a while now and probably know that if they announce it before they've sold off as much of their stock as they can, that what traffic they're getting to EDC will drop off altogether and it will be all the harder to get rid of all the Nextools and gadget lights and 'rustic' leatherwork they have left.
mdeous
230
Mar 4, 2021
reswrightI dunno how much of their traffic to other EDC items came from people looking for knives, but I'd bet it already dropped a bit. I personally check the shop wayyyy less often than I used to as I got tired of coming to check and see nothing new, and I can't believe I would be the only one.
Kavik
5531
Feb 24, 2021
The one thing I saw in relation to this was a comment in one of these items where someone from Drop said the increased price on Amazon is to cover the additional cut that Amazon takes, and because prices are up due to a 30% import tax on knives from China.
Much of that sounds suspect to me, but I didn't really feel like getting into it further at the time.
Here my thoughts though:
1 - first and foremost, "exclusive" goes out the window the second you start selling them elsewhere. All references to that should be taken down. Admit that you're screwing the core of your member base who gave you the money in advance to get these projects off the ground, like some sort of Kickstarter with no perks for buying in early.
2 - I didn't look it up, but 30% sounds higher than what I thought it was supposed to be? Either way, that's been going on for a while, and those prices were already included in the original Drop pricing
3 - most people pay for the ability to reach larger markets, be it through advertising costs or fees for selling through another platform (ebay, Amazon, whatever)
Why should the customers be paying extra to cover your "exposure costs"?
I didn't notice the in stock / out of stock part of this until seeing this post.... But yeah, that's messed up.
This whole place lately feels like a big F You to all the long time members, but this one here now feels a whole lot more like a hard push to grasp every last dollar in any way possible.
Edit : the link to that conversation -
https://drop.com/buy/drop-eric-ochs-otter-titanium-liner-lock-knife/talk/2776417?utm_source=appshare&referer=94FC7J
(Edited)
Kavik
5531
Feb 28, 2021
Lol
I understood it, just couldn't focus enough to decide if I needed to respond to anything.
It's a messed up system, definitely.
Luckily though, there are still those who read back through older posts.
I know I still do that when I'm considering a product here. And I do still receive alerts for the occasional upvote on really old comments and reviews when things drop again....so I'm happy to see the burying of negative stuff isn't fool proof. But still annoying that it works to the extent that it does
reswright
3852
Feb 28, 2021
KavikAh gotcha, say no more.
Well, the system still works if the only people who are ever reminded of these old posts are the ones where were a part of them the first time around. So long as others aren't getting those notices, so long as the old posts never actually trend again, they consider the damage contained.
mdeous
230
Feb 22, 2021
I don't really know what to think about it, it could be a good thing under certain circumstances, but there are a couple of things that give me an unpleasant feeling:
- the Amazon shop only takes orders from US-based customers (I had noticed the shop, but hadn't noticed the stock nor the price markup because when visiting with a foreign shipping address these show as out of stock)
- items are out of stock here but in stock on Amazon (although this could make sense as these seem to ship from Amazon, and therefore are probably stored in Amazon's warehouses instead of Drop's)
- there have been basically no new knife drops recently (while there used to be new blades for sale almost daily)
- this "celebrating our community" post looks like it's mostly aimed at the MK community as a lot of emphasis is put on what's been done for it
(Edited)
reswright
3852
Feb 22, 2021
mdeousThe store's been there for a while, but it wasn't until someone else pointed it out that I saw they had a bunch of knives there that they didn't have at Drop anymore.
I had initially thought that the slowdown in knives was just a Chinese New Year thing as that's where most of their knives are sourced, and that it'd pick back up. But people are coming back from their holiday vacation and Drop still isn't sourcing more knives.
As far as where it's warehoused -- if Drop made the decision to just relocate a bunch of stock to Amazon, they did so with the express intent of not having it available on hand, as Amazon gives partners like this the ability to ship from their own warehouses -- it's part and parcel of what they do. People can sell through Amazon at the same time they sell through their own site. So if Drop had just been 'look we need to reach more customers' they could have done it that way, and they didn't. And, as you point out, Amazon isn't shipping those knives outside the US, or at least they aren't shipping them to you. So this community group buy website built around the concept that it's too hard to get certain things delivered outside the US has gone from that to 'We're gonna sell it all on Amazon, and if you live outside the US, hard cheese to you!'
Business is as business does and it's their business. Slowly phasing out EDC without telling anyone -- I think that's kinda weaksauce but it's their business. That said, doing this at the same time they post that stuff about celebrating their community and keeping more stuff in stock would be an Orwellian level of doublespeak.
The thing is, as long as I've been here, the big community has seemed to be the audiophile community, and if the comments are any indication there's a long ton of audiophile customers who prepaid for gear they aren't getting, and aren't even getting updated on, and they're getting pissed about it. I've gone from being pretty close to spending a grand or two on Drop sourced audio components to watching and shaking my head, awfully glad I didn't. So EDC wouldn't be the only community they're running straight onto the rocks.
Maybe their numbers on bespoke keys and switches are so strong it can sustain their whole business?
method_burger
563
Feb 21, 2021
i miss the days when Massdrop had more creative ideas. Pretty sure that rent for all these items in stock is really racking up. why not bring back mystery boxes, and put random things in it that is taking up space? why is the amazon store (roughly december 2020) timed in the same year when drop started to charge for shipping (roughly april 2020)?
the other thing is, if massdrop is just going to be a fancy front as an amazon shop, then... whats the point of this website? what about the core business model 'discount through a commitment of mass customers.' instead this is going to be more like a bunch of marketing, followed by 'click here to buy stuff' which is kind of close to other websites like everydaycarry.com. and also, whats the point of this community of customers? if outreach is a problem, wheres your marketing department?
what i find weirder is, since the pandemic, where internet use has gone up significantly, drop not only doesn't capitalize on new traffic, but instead cuts back on free shipping (a common perk), cuts back on product offering, sells previously exclusive content via third party. i'm not sure what the heck is going on, but we've all been saying since the website redesign, that massdrop felt weird. if you are going in a different business direction, thats fine. but you can do the common courtesy of announcing it to your customers (like geez, you guys are an SF based company, thought you guys were all about communication). or heck, even ask us, your customers, for ideas on problems you face and how to resolve them. whens the last time you guys sent out a survey on 'customer satisfaction of drop' as a company, not the purchased product? you got an active and very nitpicky community, and a pretty neat business idea that i'm sure the older members of the community is still very in favor of. dont keep us in the dark.
the way i see it, theres 2 options. become more like massdrop once again, or become just another electronic store front. really hope you guys choose becoming massdrop.
PNWNative
448
Mar 13, 2021
I try to buy parts from Newegg but always after checking pcpartspicker first, sometimes,Amazon is a better deal and occasionally BestBuy. But I used to hit the sales at Frys.
method_burger
563
Mar 13, 2021
PNWNativeyeah, frys weekly and daily sales were pretty awesome!... before covid
Related Posts
ulianich
Order is canceled
The order is canceled after payment, I tried to pay with different cards (Lithuanian and Finnish), also with PayPal, but the result is the same, has anyone encountered this?
Nov 20, 2024
mkben
Drop Keyboard Club Questions
Hello everyone! I'm looking to join DKC, but I have a few questions. The first day of November has already passed. Will I still get the coupon for November immediately after signing up today (Nov. 10)? What is the definition of Mechanical Keyboard products? Will the coupon apply to desk mats? I believe it should apply to everything listed under this category? For orders under $79, the coupon will be converted to a percentage discount. Will the percentage discount apply to all mechanical keyboard items in an entire order, or it can only be applied to a single mechanical keyboard item in the order? Thanks in advance!
Nov 11, 2024
OK_Scout_Robert
Mass Drop Camping supplies
Does this community still Mass Drop Camping supplies?
Oct 23, 2024
helpmefr
Cam you increase the brightness of the backlight of the black speech lord of the rings keyboard?
I just got this keyboard and I play in a dark room, the backlight on the keyboard is too low and I want it brighter is it possible to increase this?
Oct 2, 2024
tlgns4507
continue bug!!!!!
When continue appears in the payment window, I cannot proceed to the next step. Why are you doing this? Please fix it quickly
Sep 17, 2024
Tar0
$10 credit email
I just signed up for the $10 coupon but I still haven't received it. When should I expect to recieve the email?
Jul 8, 2024
Trending Posts in Drop Hub
HoffmanMyster
Black Friday Bash 2024
It's that time of year again. We're cozying up for winter (at least here in the northern hemisphere); American Thanksgiving is right around the corner. And that means deals galore. We are kicking off our festivities a little early this year—Black Friday deals will run from November 21st through the 2nd of December. There's bound to be something here for everyone, so be sure to check them out! Black Friday Bash Details: ▪️ Bonus Rewards - Spend $250, get $20 in bonus rewards; spend $500, get $50; spend $750, get $100** (total spend throughout the event, does not need to be a single purchase) ▪️ Full list of deals here! ▪️ Giveaway - We will be hosting a giveaway this year—details coming soon ▪️ Main Bash landing page - Link to be added on Black Friday! Black Friday Coupon Breakdown: In addition to reduced prices, we've also cooked up some coupons for added savings this year! Nov 21st - 22nd ▪️ DCX20 - Save an extra $20 on any DCX Base Kit ▪️ DESKBTGO - Buy two desk mats...
Nov 20, 2024
ulianich
Order is canceled
The order is canceled after payment, I tried to pay with different cards (Lithuanian and Finnish), also with PayPal, but the result is the same, has anyone encountered this?
Nov 20, 2024
jenny56
Web Development in Dallas: A Beginners Guide
Are you living in Dallas and interested in web development? Maybe you want to learn how to code and make your own websites. Or perhaps you're a business owner who wants to build an online presence. Whatever your reason, getting into web development can be fun and fulfilling. This blog will help beginners in Dallas understand the basics of web development, including where to find learning materials, connect with local groups, and explore job options. Getting Started with Web Development 1. Learn the Basics Before you jump into the more complicated parts of web development, it's really important to understand the basics really well. That means getting familiar with three main things: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. These are like the ABCs of web building. You can learn about them from lots of different places online, like websites that teach you step-by-step, or even interactive platforms where you can practice coding. 2. Choose Your Direction Web development isn't just one thing – it's...
Nov 18, 2024
mkben
Drop Keyboard Club Questions
Hello everyone! I'm looking to join DKC, but I have a few questions. The first day of November has already passed. Will I still get the coupon for November immediately after signing up today (Nov. 10)? What is the definition of Mechanical Keyboard products? Will the coupon apply to desk mats? I believe it should apply to everything listed under this category? For orders under $79, the coupon will be converted to a percentage discount. Will the percentage discount apply to all mechanical keyboard items in an entire order, or it can only be applied to a single mechanical keyboard item in the order? Thanks in advance!
Nov 11, 2024
ointment3d
Drop EDC?
saw some flashlights online. Does Deop have interest in jumping into EDC gear like pocket knives, pry, flash, etc? Thx
Oct 26, 2024
OK_Scout_Robert
Mass Drop Camping supplies
Does this community still Mass Drop Camping supplies?
Oct 23, 2024
jcoffin1981
Work around for firmware/configuration update error "command not recognized"
I spent more than an hour attempting to update my Drop Shift keyboard. I'm not sure what has changed, but I was not able to do it entirely from the Drop website as I had previously done. I have most of the keys configured how I would like, but the default LED function was a very bright, distracting, rainbow wave going across the keyboard. Every time I turned the computer on I had to manually adjust the lights how I liked. Using the online version or the locally installed app, you first have to install the QMK XAP interface. You then have to flash your already configured firmware file, which can be done on the Drop website. If you are logged in your last configuration is saved under your account and you can alter what you like, so you don't have to start from scratch. So, following the instructions I selected the appropriate board, entered bootloader mode, but when attempting to flash the file, I would get an error that the C:/Users/Mike C..... command is not recognized...
Oct 18, 2024
Drop Refurbished
Like-new products you can trustDrop Rewards
Get $5 for every 500 points you earn! Learn more
Drop Keyboard Club
Become a member and expand your keycap collectionFollow Drop