Anyone else have a CM QuickFire Rapid without any labeling?

[Carter]

Bad news, the shipment we received is in fact brandless but with spanish layout. Sorry, will check on the other incoming now.

Make sure such shipment gets to Spain asap and tell me which shops are getting it, along with the mechanisms they are using . I'm not joking when I say that I can pass the message pretty quickly and many people will be interested to get a keyboard with actual spanish layout... specially if it ain't with MX Blacks (the market is full of blacks but we have nothing else).

Cheers!

I brought them over for my South American / Latin American Region.... Sorry

[yuiop]

Carter, How about MX black ones? Are they brandless?

[swagpiratex]

Looking forward to the good news on the browns

[ih8]

Carter, How about MX black ones? Are they brandless?

I ordered one a few days ago from cm store, I guess I'll find out soon - keeping my fingers crossed

[Mayor Winters]

Bad news, the shipment we received is in fact brandless but with spanish layout. Sorry, will check on the other incoming now.

Make sure such shipment gets to Spain asap and tell me which shops are getting it, along with the mechanisms they are using . I'm not joking when I say that I can pass the message pretty quickly and many people will be interested to get a keyboard with actual spanish layout... specially if it ain't with MX Blacks (the market is full of blacks but we have nothing else).

Cheers!

I brought them over for my South American / Latin American Region.... Sorry

Damn! As prava says, we are pretty sure you'll sell a lot of keyboards in our country since we dont have any gaming/keyboard brand or whatever selling such keyboards with different switch options in our layout. And there (the whole of us) is a lot of people interested in this keyboard, specially me, I would love to order an ISO MX Blue vesion brandingless, and if it goes under 90, maybe a brown one again (I had a filco mx brown once).

[Carter]

Blank top covers confirmed.

Black & grey will be OTW soon

[Mayor Winters]

Blank top covers confirmed.

Black & grey will be OTW soon

And these blanks, in ISO layout plus mx blues will arrive Europe any soon?

[Lelalyl]

Well, now I know why my brown switch Rapid is taking awhile. Hopefully they'll be in and I'll be able to get it before next Tuesday

[Carter]

Well, now I know why my brown switch Rapid is taking awhile. Hopefully they'll be in and I'll be able to get it before next Tuesday

The brandless browns will not be in before that. They are still shipping out inventory we have but with a MASSIVE amount of orders its backed up the warehouse a little bit. WOuld expect everything to be shipped by today.

[Lelalyl]

Well, now I know why my brown switch Rapid is taking awhile. Hopefully they'll be in and I'll be able to get it before next Tuesday

The brandless browns will not be in before that. They are still shipping out inventory we have but with a MASSIVE amount of orders its backed up the warehouse a little bit. WOuld expect everything to be shipped by today.

Guess Borderlands 2 won't be as fun to play. Thanks for the update though.

Edit: What would your best estimation be for when they'd be in? I was just wondering about a time table, so I wouldn't have to check emails or threads every day for updates.

[nullstring]

Bad news, the shipment we received is in fact brandless but with spanish layout. Sorry, will check on the other incoming now.

Carter,

Can I make a note on the order to wait for a brandless brown? Will you guys be able to honor that?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
nullstring

[fydo]

Can I make a note on the order to wait for a brandless brown? Will you guys be able to honor that?

I'd also be interested to know this. Thanks!

[modulor]

So just to clarify - the current stock of the blue and brown versions from cmstore-usa.com are the newer debadged versions?

[laotian]

I ordered a CM Quickfire Rapid (Cherry MX Brown Switches) on the 8th at 1:00 in the morning and I'm wondering if I'll get a non branded one with a different color scheme for my keyboard.

[alaricljs]

Why would the color be different?   And no, browns are still branded.

[Lu_e]

Ya guys if you read carter's GENEROUS posts you would know... :\

In other news I got my red QuickFire Rapid from Amazon & it has no top logos, wa hoo. Looks very sexy with my Rag red n black caps. Still getting used to the reds coming from blues. I only slightly miss my clicky switches and love the lack of noise so.... I like!

[laotian]

Well Carter said "Bad news, the shipment we received is in fact brandless but with spanish layout. Sorry, will check on the other incoming now." and also this "Blank top covers confirmed. Black & grey will be OTW soon." so I assumed maybe I'll get a CM Quickfire Rapid with Cherry MX Brown switches, no branding, English layout, and a different color scheme.

[alaricljs]

No the tops are to be separately available in both colors, explained in yet earlier postings.  This is to de-brand your older board.

[laotian]

I just want a different keyboard already, I'm stuck with this Ducky DK1087 (Green alps, Tenkeyless) that I got off of Amazon for around $60

[RickyJ]

Great news on the covers!

[cgbuen]

Seriously! Thank You Based Carter #tybc

[Mayor Winters]

I just wanted to know when the MX Blue ISO versions are landing in europe

[DaLurker]

Thanks carter for the code. Ordered a Quickfire Rapid Brown and Quickfire Rapid Red

Have a blue right now and its a little loud for work.

[Xerobasix]

Thanks carter for the code. Ordered a Quickfire Rapid Brown and Quickfire Rapid Red

Have a blue right now and its a little loud for work.

It's good for your coworkers, puts hair on their chests.  Especially the women.

[modulor]

Picked up the MX Blue version just now...I plan to eventually convert it to vintage black stems with the blue springs.  This will be my first Costar-based board, too   At $56 shipped, you cannot go wrong!

[dreamingftw]

Sorry if this question has been answered.... I am ready to order QFR reds on the website, would I need to request to have it brandless or would it already come without the logos. Thanks.

[Dajm]

Sorry if this question has been answered.... I am ready to order QFR reds on the website, would I need to request to have it brandless or would it already come without the logos. Thanks.

I think Carter confirmed that the reds are all brandless.

But if you want to be on the safe side, just add a note to specifically request it, that can't hurt.

[dreamingftw]

Thanks for the quick reply!

[dreamingftw]

Just pulled the trigger, I love typing on reds but my PLU-87 quality isn't that top notch. Excited for this!

[DaLurker]

Thanks carter for the code. Ordered a Quickfire Rapid Brown and Quickfire Rapid Red

Have a blue right now and its a little loud for work.

It's good for your coworkers, puts hair on their chests.  Especially the women.

Hmm interesting, I'm not sure how I would verify that. I'll let you know if I confirm that's what happens

So far loving the Blues, so really looking forward to the Brown and Reds.

[xcelerate]

Thanks 2 Carter for the confirmation that all reds are brandless from the cmstore, i ordered 2 with the coupon. (For less than what i paid for the first one i got direct from taiwan ) Bargain. 

[modulor]

Yes, many thanks for the info and coupon code Carter!  Eagerly waiting for mine to arrive

[Xerobasix]

Just got my CM Storm with reds from the CM Store and ... it's branded.  Really disappointed

edit: added picture

[dreamingftw]

Just got my CM Storm with reds from the CM Store and ... it's branded.  Really disappointed

Really? When did you order yours? I just ordered mine yesterday but requested to have it brandless on top, otherwise have them cancel my order.

[Carter]

Just got my CM Storm with reds from the CM Store and ... it's branded.  Really disappointed

That is really odd, I will need to check and see if they have stored QF Rapid red stock at their warehouse. We have two, but the ones in main stock are all unbranded. Have no idea how you got a branded one.

[Xerobasix]

Just got my CM Storm with reds from the CM Store and ... it's branded.  Really disappointed

That is really odd, I will need to check and see if they have stored QF Rapid red stock at their warehouse. We have two, but the ones in main stock are all unbranded. Have no idea how you got a branded one.

I'm not too worried about it, my GF ordered one the same day and we'll get that one today or tomorrow (different shipping method) and hopefully hers won't be branded.  I'll just wait for the tops to come in and paint this one in the interim.  Otherwise, the board feels just as solid as the rest.

[Xerobasix]

Just got my CM Storm with reds from the CM Store and ... it's branded.  Really disappointed

Really? When did you order yours? I just ordered mine yesterday but requested to have it brandless on top, otherwise have them cancel my order.

You should be fine.  I ordered this one the day Carter posted the promo code.  Must be a fluke.

[Elux028]

Ok so I just got my CM QuickFire Rapid with Reds about 20 minutes ago and I unbox it and it looks used.  I immediately see this scratch on my alt key and these feint like rubbing/wearing on the corners of a few of the keys but noticeable on the Esc and ctrl keys...  This is immediately out of the box mind you and my first thought was someone used a keycap tool on the Alt key...

I carry on and hook it up and start typing away and try to Alt+tab to another window... Nothing.. Left-Alt doesn't work at all.  Nothing.  Tab works, right alt works.  At this point I don't even care to find out what else doesn't work.  I purchased this keyboard about 8 hours before Carter announced his new 30% off keyboard sale.  So I paid full price on Amazon.  So now what? RMA? Return to Amazon? I'm going to get hit with return shipping on top of paying $27 more for this item.  Not impressed. 

The broken and scratched Alt key


As mentioned the wearing on the Esc key:


And here is the overall shot where the Alt key is still visable:



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[Carter]

Well I wish I had an answer for you. There is absolutely no way the keyboard is used as this is all from one batch which was the very first shipment of brandless boards. Something could have gone wrong on the production line at Costar but should have been caught. I would simply return it to Amazon and they should send  you a new one at no charge. Amazon always sends a return label...

[Elux028]

Just looks like the keys are easily scratch-able.  The only real issue I have with the board is the Left-Alt key not working.  I am going to refund the keyboard and go through your store assuming the 30% off is still available..

[dreamingftw]

Ok so I just got my CM QuickFire Rapid with Reds about 20 minutes ago and I unbox it and it looks used.  I immediately see this scratch on my alt key and these feint like rubbing/wearing on the corners of a few of the keys but noticeable on the Esc and ctrl keys...  This is immediately out of the box mind you and my first thought was someone used a keycap tool on the Alt key...

I carry on and hook it up and start typing away and try to Alt+tab to another window... Nothing.. Left-Alt doesn't work at all.  Nothing.  Tab works, right alt works.  At this point I don't even care to find out what else doesn't work.  I purchased this keyboard about 8 hours before Carter announced his new 30% off keyboard sale.  So I paid full price on Amazon.  So now what? RMA? Return to Amazon? I'm going to get hit with return shipping on top of paying $27 more for this item.  Not impressed. 

The broken and scratched Alt key

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As mentioned the wearing on the Esc key:

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And here is the overall shot where the Alt key is still visable:

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If you bought it on amazon, return should be easy. Just say the item is defective. They will give you a free return label and just send it off.

[fydo]

I just put in an order for a QuickFire Rapid with Brown switches. I did put a note that I'd like the "brandless" version if possible. I don't mind waiting for it, if that's what that means.

[Elux028]

Thanks for the info Dreaming

[Elux028]

Hmm, I thought I read that it was free shipping?  How do we correct that on the order form?

[dreamingftw]

I just put in an order for a QuickFire Rapid with Brown switches. I did put a note that I'd like the "brandless" version if possible. I don't mind waiting for it, if that's what that means.

I ordered mine and said I wanted "brandless" otherwise cancel it. Anyone know how long it takes for them to ship out? I ordered mine yesterday but still no shipping status. Thanks.

[dreamingftw]

Hmm, I thought I read that it was free shipping?  How do we correct that on the order form?

When it asks you for a reason for the return, choose the option similar to the item being defective, or not working as described. That would give you a free shipping label back to Amazon. If that doesn't work, I would just chat with a customer service rep to get the free return label.

Edit: did you mean free shipping on the CM website?

[tjcaustin]

If he didn't mean that, I'll ask.  The discount works, but there's shipping as an additional cost.  But I am using chrome.

EDIT: IE did the same.  I mention it because the store clearly mentions optimization for all but chrome.

[dreamingftw]

If he didn't mean that, I'll ask.  The discount works, but there's shipping as an additional cost.  But I am using chrome.

EDIT: IE did the same.  I mention it because the store clearly mentions optimization for all but chrome.

Did the free shipping expire? I was able to get free shipping with my order yesterday.

[tjcaustin]

It shows shipping as an additional cost at this time, so I guess it did?

Still come out way ahead and is making my decision of cherry blue or buckling switch an little more easy, but yeah.

[swagpiratex]

When I price checked for a buddy today, they didn't have a free shipping option.