Author Topic: White Filco MJ2 w/ Blue and Brown switches (Read 9653 times)

sherryton · « **on:** Sun, 04 September 2011, 22:03:39 »

Many people are looking for a White Filco Keyboard, but it is surely hard to get one. Is anyone interested in purchasing the White TKL Keyboard in Brown and blue switches?

These are all BNIB.

I could include the original black keyboard Filco MJ2, but it might be a bit cheaper if you just buy from Amazon (because of their price and the shipping).

The prices will be the same for both brown and blue switches

White Filco MJ2 TKL - $168.50 (due to change in currency)

The pricing does not include shipping.

I will accept the shipping payments after everything is finalized, and I will estimate shipping to be around $15.

People who live in the Los Angeles area can also come pick up the board from me to save themselves money.

This group buy is not guaranteed yet, as I have to know if there will be enough buyers first. I know I am new and all, but I promise you I am not weipim(I won't screw you guys over).

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The list so far
sherrytoN: 1 x Blue
waterdr1nker: 1 x Blue
demik: 1 x Blue
[strike]HeavyArms: 1 x Blue[/strike]
Ichitz: 1 x Blue
Gin: 1 x Blue
mmiyazaki : 1 x Blue
All About Jake: 1 x Blue
[strike]chenga91: 1 x Blue[/strike]
twinkies: 1 x Blue
vizion: 1 x Blue
jpm804
s0ysauce45
ianx

10 x Blues

Please be willing to commit if you want to be added.

September 14

Waiting on a few more payments.

sherryton · « **Reply #1 on:** Sun, 04 September 2011, 22:05:32 »

I forgot to add, I am in for 2! Our goal is almost reached! HAHA

sherryton · « **Reply #2 on:** Mon, 05 September 2011, 13:34:14 »

No one likes me!

Waterdr1nker · « **Reply #3 on:** Mon, 05 September 2011, 16:22:31 »

I'm in for one TKL white with blues.

demik · « **Reply #4 on:** Mon, 05 September 2011, 17:34:08 »

is it the bright white or the off white?

if it's bright white, ill take a tkl with blues. im in los angeles also.

sherryton · « **Reply #5 on:** Mon, 05 September 2011, 18:17:20 »

I asked if there was a difference between whites of the MJ1 or MJ2, and he said that he could not tell the difference. I am assuming it will be cream white, not bright white.

I took this picture from dvdhsu (I hope you are fine with this). http://i.imgur.com/m3dj4.jpg

I hope that picture will help you distinguish the colors of how the keyboard will probably look like.

TBH, I do not know if they even have a bright white colored keyboard.

Edit: http://filco.com.tw/images/file/20110504aa19a.jpg

Here is another picture.

Quote from: demik;411061

is it the bright white or the off white?

if it's bright white, ill take a tkl with blues. im in los angeles also.

sherryton · « **Reply #6 on:** Mon, 05 September 2011, 18:23:42 »

Thanks for the help #1 KB EXP in the Universe!

demik · « **Reply #7 on:** Mon, 05 September 2011, 18:30:34 »

Worse case scenario I'll sell it in the classified. Keep me on for one.

HeavyArms · « **Reply #8 on:** Tue, 06 September 2011, 08:48:17 »

Interested!

ichitz · « **Reply #9 on:** Tue, 06 September 2011, 16:48:54 »

what is the expected delivery for these keyboards if the group buy is to go through?
i'm interested in 1 blue tkl

sherryton · « **Reply #10 on:** Tue, 06 September 2011, 16:53:56 »

Almost instantaneously! I would say about 1-2 weeks to get here, then another 1-2 weeks to send all of them which is not much.

Quote from: ichitz;411667

what is the expected delivery for these keyboards if the group buy is to go through?
i'm interested in 1 blue tkl

dvdhsu · « **Reply #11 on:** Tue, 06 September 2011, 22:06:33 »

I don't mind you taking my picture at all.

For anybody interested in a white MJ1 with browns, I currently have one for sale in the classifields . I'll sell it for $175 shipped if you mention this thread.

litster · « **Reply #12 on:** Wed, 07 September 2011, 02:19:41 »

Are you buying these white Filcos from armygroup?

sherryton · « **Reply #13 on:** Wed, 07 September 2011, 02:33:16 »

Quote from: litster;411906

Are you buying these white Filcos from armygroup?

No, I found an agent who got a quote w/ shipping prices.

litster · « **Reply #14 on:** Wed, 07 September 2011, 03:08:53 »

I bought 3 white Filco browns from army group in June for about $170.50 each shipped via EMS from Taiwan to me in the States. It would be more expensive if you on buy one or two, though, due to shipping. Might want to check with Army Group to see if it is any cheaper when buying 4 or more. Though you would still need to reship to buyers again once the bulk package is received. If your agent is shipping them separately and directly from Taiwan to the States individually, than it is a decent deal.

Good luck with the group buy!

sherryton · « **Reply #15 on:** Wed, 07 September 2011, 11:37:24 »

Thanks a lot litster! I'll try to figure it out. How do you close a thread?

Quote from: litster;411914

I bought 3 white Filco browns from army group in June for about $170.50 each shipped via EMS from Taiwan to me in the States. It would be more expensive if you on buy one or two, though, due to shipping. Might want to check with Army Group to see if it is any cheaper when buying 4 or more. Though you would still need to reship to buyers again once the bulk package is received. If your agent is shipping them separately and directly from Taiwan to the States individually, than it is a decent deal.

Good luck with the group buy!

sherryton · « **Reply #16 on:** Wed, 07 September 2011, 11:50:50 »

litster says they go for $170.50 shipped.

If it is that cheap, then this group buy I guess is dead!

Quote from: ripster;412065

Why are you closing it?

Is this group buy dead?

We NEED a group buy dead symbol btw. This subforum is FILLED with them.

litster · « **Reply #17 on:** Wed, 07 September 2011, 11:57:34 »

Well, if you buy just one from Army Group, it is more expensive because you don't get to share the shipping. I bought 3, 2 for lopan and 1 for me, so we shared shipping. The EMS shipping gets cheaper incrementally as you buy more units. Lopan and I live close by so we don't have to re-ship. Also, it is more hassle to buy from Army Group because you need to shop on their Chinese site, make sure you enter all information correctly, and pay via Paypal with a couple days of delay. So if the difference is not that much between the agent and army group, it maybe worth it to go with the agent. All I am suggesting is to check the Army Group option and compare prices.

demik · « **Reply #18 on:** Wed, 07 September 2011, 13:31:03 »

Well that sucks, I was looking forward to a white filco.

ichitz · « **Reply #19 on:** Wed, 07 September 2011, 14:01:36 »

^ +1
don't close it! let's just check army group and if not, go back to the original plan!

sherryton · « **Reply #20 on:** Wed, 07 September 2011, 16:55:20 »

Quote from: demik;412123

Well that sucks, I was looking forward to a white filco.

Quote from: ichitz; 412124

^ +1
don't close it! let's just check army group and if not, go back to the original plan!

Okay, I won't close it. I will try to go forth with it!

tubs · « **Reply #21 on:** Wed, 07 September 2011, 19:23:26 »

I'm trying to decide on what filco to get myself. Personally I'm leaning towards a black just because I'm used to black keyboards. Are there reasons other than preference to get the white instead? Do the keycaps last longer, or wear out less, etc? What's the big benefit of the white over the black filco?

demik · « **Reply #22 on:** Wed, 07 September 2011, 19:27:22 »

nothing, other than color.

and i guess you don't notice the shinyness of worn out keys on the white compared to the black keys

litster · « **Reply #23 on:** Wed, 07 September 2011, 19:51:34 »

Black keyboards do show dust and skin flakes more obviously, where as white keyboards hide them better and easier to keep looking clean (not necessary cleaner). But I have seen awful yucky keyboards in both colors.

Waterdr1nker · « **Reply #24 on:** Wed, 07 September 2011, 20:21:18 »

Also, looks like Armygroup only has browns.

Herodotus · « **Reply #25 on:** Thu, 08 September 2011, 01:11:43 »

Is this still on?

Waterdr1nker · « **Reply #26 on:** Thu, 08 September 2011, 01:23:33 »

hope so!

sherryton · « **Reply #27 on:** Thu, 08 September 2011, 01:36:36 »

Yeah it is still on!

Waterdr1nker · « **Reply #28 on:** Thu, 08 September 2011, 01:46:03 »

Question: will you be able to order blank white Filco keycaps as well?

sherryton · « **Reply #29 on:** Thu, 08 September 2011, 02:08:07 »

I don't think so. It might cost extra!

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Author Topic: White Filco MJ2 w/ Blue and Brown switches (Read 9653 times)