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TechKeys Pre-Sale
« on: Mon, 11 February 2013, 10:23:14 »
I don't usually do this, but I want to give some early buyers an opportunity to get a deal.

The sets are Vortex Black PBT (OEM Profile) with Black dye-sub legends.  They are a bit difficult to capture in a picture because in some lighting they look completely black, and in other lighting you can see the legends.  These would be great for typists that want to make the leap to blank keys, but need that safety net for things like entering passwords or the finding the less commonly used keys.

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These sets will be for sale in the near future on TechKeys at a higher price, but I am accepting up to 5 pre-orders for $35 + PayPal and Shipping ($6 US, $13 Non-US).  Orders ship next day.

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Ok slow pokes - Second chance 3 more @ $37 + PayPal and Shipping
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This is more fun that updating my site...here comes 3 more sets at the "You Snooze You Loose" Price - $39 + PayPal and Shipping
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PM me if interested with a PayPal email and Shipping address
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Re: TechKeys Pre-Sale
« Reply #1 on: Mon, 11 February 2013, 10:36:56 »
These are thick like the sets Feng is selling (white, blue, purple, rainbow, grey, wyse), meaning the only difference is profile, right? Either way, this is a really good deal.

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Re: TechKeys Pre-Sale
« Reply #2 on: Mon, 11 February 2013, 10:38:49 »
Wow cool.  Black dyesub into black.  Put on a black keyboard for blackception.

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Re: TechKeys Pre-Sale
« Reply #3 on: Mon, 11 February 2013, 10:45:19 »
I've really been thinking about geting a set of something like this for a Batman themed keyboard :p

They look really nice, and the price is right but I spent so much money the last week. If these 5 don't sell out in a week or two will the cheaper price still be available here?
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Re: TechKeys Pre-Sale
« Reply #4 on: Mon, 11 February 2013, 10:51:02 »
OMG I bought these on ebay for almost double the price listed here. RAGE!!!@#!@#!#!#!@#oenmoneoenoen

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Re: TechKeys Pre-Sale
« Reply #5 on: Mon, 11 February 2013, 11:55:52 »
PM'ed
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Re: TechKeys Pre-Sale
« Reply #6 on: Mon, 11 February 2013, 12:17:55 »
PM'ed you.

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« Reply #7 on: Mon, 11 February 2013, 13:23:07 »
pm sent!

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« Reply #8 on: Mon, 11 February 2013, 14:18:57 »
pm sent!

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Re: TechKeys Pre-Sale
« Reply #9 on: Mon, 11 February 2013, 15:08:22 »
PM sent.

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Re: TechKeys Pre-Sale
« Reply #10 on: Mon, 11 February 2013, 15:08:34 »
I've really been thinking about geting a set of something like this for a Batman themed keyboard :p

They look really nice, and the price is right but I spent so much money the last week. If these 5 don't sell out in a week or two will the cheaper price still be available here?

"If these 5 don't sell out" ... yeah, right ;)
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Re: TechKeys Pre-Sale
« Reply #11 on: Mon, 11 February 2013, 16:48:44 »
PM'd!
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Re: TechKeys Pre-Sale
« Reply #12 on: Mon, 11 February 2013, 16:57:33 »
Thanks a lot, Brad. You're awesome, as always.

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Re: TechKeys Pre-Sale
« Reply #13 on: Mon, 11 February 2013, 16:57:37 »
Paid!

BTW, if you haven't shipped my Feb. Geek Hack Key order yet, you can just lump them together. :-)

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Re: TechKeys Pre-Sale
« Reply #14 on: Mon, 11 February 2013, 16:59:56 »
Paid!

BTW, if you haven't shipped my Feb. Geek Hack Key order yet, you can just lump them together. :-)

I'm too damn fast - Went out this morning.

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Re: TechKeys Pre-Sale
« Reply #15 on: Mon, 11 February 2013, 17:01:46 »
I'm too damn fast - Went out this morning.

You sir are an honor to your profession and a gentleman to boot. Bravo!

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Re: TechKeys Pre-Sale
« Reply #16 on: Mon, 11 February 2013, 17:45:54 »
Paid! :)
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Re: TechKeys Pre-Sale
« Reply #17 on: Mon, 11 February 2013, 19:47:07 »
PM Sent!

Edit: Also, these will fit on the QuickFire Rapid, right?
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Re: TechKeys Pre-Sale
« Reply #18 on: Mon, 11 February 2013, 19:48:48 »
#2 preorder

Can't wait to add these to my collection

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Re: TechKeys Pre-Sale
« Reply #19 on: Mon, 11 February 2013, 20:58:28 »
paid!

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Re: TechKeys Pre-Sale
« Reply #20 on: Mon, 11 February 2013, 21:40:40 »
PM Sent!

Edit: Also, these will fit on the QuickFire Rapid, right?

Thats what i'm putting them on...

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Re: TechKeys Pre-Sale
« Reply #21 on: Mon, 11 February 2013, 21:53:20 »
PM Sent!

Edit: Also, these will fit on the QuickFire Rapid, right?

Thats what i'm putting them on...

They should fit.

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Re: TechKeys Pre-Sale
« Reply #22 on: Mon, 11 February 2013, 23:29:44 »
Prof wants a set :D

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Re: TechKeys Pre-Sale
« Reply #23 on: Tue, 12 February 2013, 11:53:30 »
Very excited about getting a set of these  :))
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Re: TechKeys Pre-Sale
« Reply #24 on: Thu, 14 February 2013, 16:07:27 »
Just received them.

They've got a nice texture! I wonder if I should try some thicker key caps to see if they make a big difference..!

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Re: TechKeys Pre-Sale
« Reply #25 on: Thu, 14 February 2013, 16:57:21 »
Just received them.

They've got a nice texture! I wonder if I should try some thicker key caps to see if they make a big difference..!

Nice! Where are you located? I'm in BC Canada so mine will probably get delayed at customs.
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Re: TechKeys Pre-Sale
« Reply #26 on: Thu, 14 February 2013, 17:39:02 »
Lunar:

I'm in Michigan, US

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« Reply #27 on: Thu, 14 February 2013, 18:32:10 »
Lunar:

I'm in Michigan, US

Oh so your close.

Hopefully mine will be next week.
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Re: TechKeys Pre-Sale
« Reply #28 on: Thu, 14 February 2013, 19:18:04 »
Finally got all my caps installed!  Forgive the ****ty Droid camera, it's the best I can do right now...

http://imgur.com/a/D6x5y

I do have one issue, unless I am a complete idiot, one of the keys is printed incorrectly.  Please see below:

http://imgur.com/bPDtgIj  The / and | are in the incorrect position and the slash is backwards...

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Re: TechKeys Pre-Sale
« Reply #29 on: Thu, 14 February 2013, 19:19:24 »
Sweet look there! Shame about the \ | key, but I wouldn't ask for a replacement, it'll take a few years... :(

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Re: TechKeys Pre-Sale
« Reply #30 on: Thu, 14 February 2013, 19:23:27 »
Thankfully I live pretty close to where they ship from.  Maybe I will get lucky?

I just hope this isn't an issue everyone will have and it is isolated to me alone.

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Re: TechKeys Pre-Sale
« Reply #31 on: Thu, 14 February 2013, 19:24:32 »
They originally ship from somewhere in Asia. Brad/Techkeys/i3oilermaker is only a reseller.

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Re: TechKeys Pre-Sale
« Reply #32 on: Thu, 14 February 2013, 19:25:45 »
I'm not terribly worried about it, but I do wish it had been perfect :/

Definitely won't put me off future purchases.

Actually, it looks like it might be an issue with all the sets.  The stock image at the top is the same as mine as well.
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Re: TechKeys Pre-Sale
« Reply #33 on: Thu, 14 February 2013, 19:27:42 »
I would hope not! i3oilermaker/Techkeys.us is a phenomenal member of the community. :)

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Re: TechKeys Pre-Sale
« Reply #34 on: Thu, 14 February 2013, 19:28:52 »
I just edited my last post, but it looks like even the stock image he posted has the wrong key.  Uh oh...

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Re: TechKeys Pre-Sale
« Reply #35 on: Thu, 14 February 2013, 19:29:08 »
Wow I did not notice that at all.

I will contact Vortex ASAP, but I can not promise anything.  Even though the sets were delivered exactly as advertised, if anyone is unhappy and would like to return the set, I will offer a refund, but I can only offer a refund if it is returned immediately.

I would have never noticed if someone did not point it out....sorry about this guys.
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Re: TechKeys Pre-Sale
« Reply #36 on: Thu, 14 February 2013, 19:30:04 »
Good guy i3oilermaker steppig into the light!

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Re: TechKeys Pre-Sale
« Reply #37 on: Thu, 14 February 2013, 19:30:44 »
Too bad we didn't notice earlier.  Like I said though, no worries.  I love the caps too much already to bother returning them.

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Re: TechKeys Pre-Sale
« Reply #38 on: Thu, 14 February 2013, 19:45:27 »
The issue with the |\ key legend is that it's in italics, that's all.  Silly oversight, sure.
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« Reply #39 on: Thu, 14 February 2013, 20:01:17 »
Finally got all my caps installed!  Forgive the ****ty Droid camera, it's the best I can do right now...

http://imgur.com/a/D6x5y

I do have one issue, unless I am a complete idiot, one of the keys is printed incorrectly.  Please see below:

http://imgur.com/bPDtgIj  The / and | are in the incorrect position and the slash is backwards...

Oh my god that looks sick!

The one error on the printing won't really bother me. At least they got the key right lol.

edit:
The issue with the |\ key legend is that it's in italics, that's all.  Silly oversight, sure.

Ah yes, smarty pants!
« Last Edit: Thu, 14 February 2013, 20:06:27 by Lunartuna »
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Re: TechKeys Pre-Sale
« Reply #40 on: Fri, 15 February 2013, 03:48:29 »
The issue with the |\ key legend is that it's in italics, that's all.  Silly oversight, sure.

Ah yeah, makes since the whole thing is in italics. I'm surprised though the italics on that key is angled as much as it is tho.

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Re: TechKeys Pre-Sale
« Reply #41 on: Fri, 15 February 2013, 10:08:04 »
I can barely see it anyways. For the price, I'm happy to live with it !

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Re: TechKeys Pre-Sale
« Reply #42 on: Fri, 15 February 2013, 21:46:45 »
Looks like it was the same across all of their dye sub keysets... From Feng's sale

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Re: TechKeys Pre-Sale
« Reply #43 on: Fri, 15 February 2013, 23:02:12 »
Ahhh.... Vortex  :p

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Re: TechKeys Pre-Sale
« Reply #44 on: Sat, 16 February 2013, 10:47:41 »
Oh wow look the / is really leaned over haha.  / 

It also looks like the italic \ isnt quite 90 degrees in this pic.

Like \ instead of |

Still doesn't bother me.
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Re: TechKeys Pre-Sale
« Reply #45 on: Sat, 16 February 2013, 18:04:05 »
I got mine on Valentine's Day. :D

I do have a question, however: Should I be experiencing any wear and tear on the lettering? I play a lot of League of Legends and my qwer keys seem to be pretty faded already.

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« Reply #46 on: Sat, 16 February 2013, 18:45:25 »
I thought the whole point of dye-sub is so the legends last longer if not never wear out?

Pics?
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Re: TechKeys Pre-Sale
« Reply #47 on: Sat, 16 February 2013, 18:46:12 »
What you should be experiencing on the QWER keys over time is that they will lose their texture and become a bit shiny. The letters won't fade away.

These keys are similar in the sense that they will lose their texture over time, but they won't shine as much as the QWER keys do.

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Re: TechKeys Pre-Sale
« Reply #48 on: Sat, 16 February 2013, 23:44:42 »
When I get back to my apartment on Monday, I'll take a picture of the faded legends. I'm a little disappointed.

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Re: TechKeys Pre-Sale
« Reply #49 on: Sun, 17 February 2013, 07:09:02 »
Dyesubs don't fade.  However they do get dirty...