Downing's Basement

It’s been a long time coming, but as of Feb. 14th, I now have an actual online store front for all things 5th GeN64 related! Though very basic in it’s appearance and function, it is more or less being used as a tool for me on the backend to help keep track of inventory for the kits among other things.

But, its primary purpose is to provide those who have purchased a kit with support for replacement parts should something get damaged or lost, as well as give those who missed out on the Kickstarter, a way to purchase a full kit!

If you’re new here and are just hearing about the kit, please make sure to check out more details over on the The 5th GeN64 Is Here page to find out what’s in the kit, what you’ll need to provide yourself and recommended tools and consumables!

When Can I Access The Store?

Right now! As of Feb. 14th the 5th GeN64 Store is live! Go check it out!

LOOKING TO BUY A KIT?

Check Below To See How Pre-Orders Work

As mentioned, general Pre-Orders will open up on Feb. 14th and be open through March 14th or until the 20 kits have sold out. If you do purchase a kit but need to cancel for whatever reason, you can do so, up to the point the when the pre-orders close. At this point they become Non-Cancelable/Non-Refundable, simply because the money goes directly to parts and materials I need to order to produce them.

After the Pre-Orders close, there is a 45 to 60 day production window that is based on the assumption that nothing get’s held up. Chances are this round is going to go a lot smoother than the Kickstarter backers had to endure, but such is the way when the trail has already been blazed. Which also means the lead time may be considerably less, but I have to give it a reasonable window to cover those “just in case” situations.

Updates on progress or set-backs will be made both via the emails provided at purchase and on my Discord which I encourage you to join!

Placing Your Pre-Order

The store is very basic and is still a work in progress, and because I’m basically just on a “Trial” plan, I don’t get all the functionality of the higher tier plans, which means I can’t group things the way I’d like to. But, that’s a small worry for another day.

To place your Pre-Order, simply navigate to the kit and it walks you through the rest! The only thing is to make sure you leave a message to the seller (me) to let me know which Decal you want for the front face, otherwise it will ship with the default “OG Brushed Aluminum” image.

I Live Outside The USA, Why Can’t I Order A Kit Through The Store?

Though I understand this is an inconvenience, after a few scares with International shipping with the Kickstarter, I feel there is just too much risk using common carriers and customs. It’s just not worth the gray hairs. However, what I have had great luck with International shipping is the use of “Freight Forwarders”, which basically allows me to ship to a collection point in the US and they take care off all the shipping, customs forms and tracking. The only downside is the person receiving the shipment must have the account.

So, if you’re interested in a kit and are over seas, please just hit me up through the contact form at the bottom of the page HERE

Downing