ebay : Full Aluminum Housing for Realforce keyboard

[RealLover]

Wonder how my keyboard would look like in this housing..
Pink is more like it. 


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Full-Aluminum-Keyboard-Housing-with-USB-2-0-HUB-for-Topre-Realforce-87U-Graphite-/160864170459?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item25744071db
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Full-Aluminum-Keyboard-Housing-with-USB-2-0-HUB-for-Topre-Realforce-87U-Pink-/160864190293?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item257440bf55
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Full-Aluminum-Keyboard-Housing-with-USB-2-0-HUB-for-Topre-Realforce-87U-Silver-/160864191292?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item257440c33c
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Full-Aluminum-Keyboard-Housing-with-USB-2-0-HUB-for-Topre-Realforce-87U-Red-/160864188754?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item257440b952

[jwaz]

Damn, for that price the keyboard better be included, welcome to GeekHack!

[DanGWanG]

Wonder how my keyboard would look like in this housing..
Pink is more like it. 

Wonder if you are actually the eBay seller for these cases at outrageous prices.  Welcome to GH with your 1st post!

[yearn4]

holy moly that's a hhkb type s right there...

[longweight]

Make a HHKB case!

[mkawa]

hey RealLover,

1) welcome to geekhack!

2) if you are the seller of these cases, i have seen these on kbdmania/otd before, they look awesome ^_^ (but pricey o_O!!!)

3) however, if you are the seller, this post should go in the classifieds forum. if you are posting here because you aren't allowed to post in classifieds, but you can verify that you are the manufacturer/vendor, i can make an exception and move the topic.

[boost]

welcome...That is one sick looking case

[tsangan]

Saw an opportunity to make disgusting money, decided to make cases

I wonder what's the profit margin on these bad boys

[boost]

Saw an opportunity to make disgusting money, decided to make cases

I wonder what's the profit margin on these bad boys

maybe 150-200%

[tsangan]

I wonder if anyone bought one yet

Don't get me wrong an aluminum casing is expensive I know but I also know it's not $449 expensive and that's taking into account that this is a sale and not a non profit GB

[boost]

I wonder if anyone bought one yet

Don't get me wrong an aluminum casing is expensive I know but I also know it's not $449 expensive and that's taking into account that this is a sale and not a non profit GB

That is a very good question sir...It does have usb inputs which is nice

[DanGWanG]

Hey, at least it's free shipping...right?  ....right?  sigh...

[longweight]

I wonder if anyone bought one yet

Don't get me wrong an aluminum casing is expensive I know but I also know it's not $449 expensive and that's taking into account that this is a sale and not a non profit GB

People will pay that though so it's a fair market price I think.

[The_Beast]

I wonder if anyone bought one yet

Don't get me wrong an aluminum casing is expensive I know but I also know it's not $449 expensive and that's taking into account that this is a sale and not a non profit GB

People will pay that though so it's a fair market price I think.

If it's just bent/broke aluminum, no. If it's CNCed, maybe worth that price.

[tsangan]

I wonder if anyone bought one yet

Don't get me wrong an aluminum casing is expensive I know but I also know it's not $449 expensive and that's taking into account that this is a sale and not a non profit GB

People will pay that though so it's a fair market price I think.

I guess...

Tbh a RF is quite solid as it is with it's original case, don't know that many people that's willing to drop $450 for just a case. Stack on a RF for $250-280 that's a good $700+ I can think of many other keyboards to get for that price.

But hey if RF is your thing then by all means

I know \KL was looking for one but I'm sure he's not that desperate.

EDIT: A CNC of a much more complex case is still less costly then this (with profit in mind). I know this first hand, this case LOOKS very simple it could be a bit more complex inside but I still don't see the expensive cost

[longweight]

It's definitely CNC'd. I wouldn't buy one, I would pay 300 USD for a HHKB or Filco one though

I wonder if anyone bought one yet

Don't get me wrong an aluminum casing is expensive I know but I also know it's not $449 expensive and that's taking into account that this is a sale and not a non profit GB

People will pay that though so it's a fair market price I think.

I guess...

Tbh a RF is quite solid as it is with it's original case, don't know that many people that's willing to drop $450 for just a case. Stack on a RF for $250-280 that's a good $700+ I can think of many other keyboards to get for that price.

But hey if RF is your thing then by all means

I know \KL was looking for one but I'm sure he's not that desperate.

EDIT: A CNC of a much more complex case is still less costly then this. I know this first hand, this case LOOKS very simple it could be a bit more complex inside but I still don't see the expensive cost

The price isn't that high to reflect the machine time and materials, it will include for prototyping and lots of mark up to make money.

[tsangan]

It's definitely CNC'd. I wouldn't buy one, I would pay 300 USD for a HHKB or Filco one though

Maybe someone's dream for a Filco one will come true soon for much less >_>

EDIT: It is expensive, but like i said maybe the case is more complex then I think, but a case that is MUCH more complex was cheaper and do note that case was sold with a profit also

[longweight]

I would love a cheaper Filco case but we have to pay the price for these specialist nice things

[tsangan]

I would love a cheaper Filco case but we have to pay the price for these specialist nice things

That was a hint of things to come

[jil_jil32]

$250 then all of us should buy one? o^.^o

[longweight]

Excellent

SOMEONE MAKE SOME METAL MODIFIER CAPS!

[tsangan]

$250 then all of us should buy one? o^.^o

$250 is a tad cheap, considering it's not being mass produced.

[damorgue]

Excellent

SOMEONE MAKE SOME METAL MODIFIER CAPS!

[damorgue]

$250 then all of us should buy one? o^.^o

$250 is a tad cheap, considering it's not being mass produced.

The MKC Filco case was $320, was it not? It could be made cheaper since aluminium is so easy and fast to mill.

[thegunner100]

Holy ****... do want the silver, but $450?! That's how much i paid for my HHKB and RF 87u 45g combined.

[tsangan]

$250 then all of us should buy one? o^.^o

$250 is a tad cheap, considering it's not being mass produced.

The MKC Filco case was $320, was it not? It could be made cheaper since aluminium is so easy and fast to mill.

MKC filco case is even worst, with China's machine cost and the simplicity of the case his profit margin is through the roof

This case does look a tad more complex that's why I'm giving it the benefit of the doubt that it actually cost quite a bit to produce, given that its not mass produced either, also EMS shipping for that thing is around $50-$60

[DanGWanG]

Except that it's only standard shipping =)  So likely $30 for him.

[longweight]

It does look amazing, I need a Realforce board first though!

[limmy]

I saw a review of this case in KBDMania and there were several issues. One critical one I remember is plate + pcb moving around in the case not sitting in tightly.

There was never an explanation from vendor or any further review by members (the initial review was pretty harsh and seems to have killed most of interests of potential buyers). General consensus was that the price was high and quality doesn't really meet its price.

[Tenkey]

Lol that thing is huge

[sth]

eh, metal is nice but the shape is way uglier than the realforce.

[Elrick]

eh, metal is nice but the shape is way uglier than the realforce.

Yep, plus I never trust ANYONE on Ebay with absolutely no feedback whatsoever.  And he wants $450USD........rrriiigggghhhtttttt. 

Even I'm not that stupid........ 

[tipo33]

That looks awesome!!  +1 if they can make this I would like to see cases for other keyboards.

[tsangan]

limmy just killed all hopes of anyone wanting to get one :rofl:

[AKIMbO]

Did anyone notice that one of the cases is auction style (aka bidding) in addition to a buy it now price?  Think that was a mistake with the auction lister?

Edit:  Looks like buy it now price is no longer available since I placed a bid on the case.

[damorgue]

Did anyone notice that one of the cases is auction style (aka bidding) in addition to a buy it now price?  Think that was a mistake with the auction lister?

Edit:  Looks like buy it now price is no longer available since I placed a bid on the case.

Can we all just agree not to bid on it to see if the seller will accept it. Most of his potential clientele are us. He is sort of bound to send it if you win it for a small sum, although his acc isn't much to give up I guess.

[AKIMbO]

He'd probably just cancel the auction once it's over due to a "listing mistake" on his part.

[AKIMbO]

Lol...some tool outbid me.  Whoever did that...you can have it. XD

[thegunner100]

Lol...some tool outbid me.  Whoever did that...you can have it. XD

Actually, someone bought-out this one

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Full-Aluminum-Keyboard-Housing-with-USB-2-0-HUB-for-Topre-Realforce-87U-Graphite-/160864170459?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item25744071db

Now who's the insane person who bought it?

[whiskerBox]

Ok time for the HHKB case to happen

[nntnam]

I saw a review of this case in KBDMania and there were several issues. One critical one I remember is plate + pcb moving around in the case not sitting in tightly.

There was never an explanation from vendor or any further review by members (the initial review was pretty harsh and seems to have killed most of interests of potential buyers). General consensus was that the price was high and quality doesn't really meet its price.

Lol, You has just killed my interest too, limmy. Thanks for the information 

[limmy]

The critical review I mentioned before came from someone who knew things about aluminum machining and designing. So, the things he cared about may not really matter to you. It was one opinion from someone who were interested in designing aluminum case for his Realforce. I think his bottom line was that the outcome could have been better at such a high price.

It seems that we are going to see at least one more review(if the buyer is going to say anything about it) on this aluminum case, so we will see if the buyer is going to agree or disagree with the previous review.

[KeyboardRookie]

Awesome!
Wanna get one! But I think that I can't afford it now.

Please tell me more detail if someone has it!

[damorgue]

Can we all just agree not to bid on it to see if the seller will accept it. Most of his potential clientele are us. He is sort of bound to send it if you win it for a small sum, although his acc isn't much to give up I guess.

Not that I expected it to work, but that went well.

[Okita]

These look sick, but the price is a bit shocking.

[feng]

OMG these are hot!

[isp]

so ...$700+ in a keyboard when it's all said and done?

never go full retard

[KeyboardRookie]

so ...$700+ in a keyboard when it's all said and done?

never go full retard

My colleague said exactly the same thing when I introduced $350 keyboard to her.
I've never expect that I can read that from here.

[Wildcard]

If you show a $350 keyboard to someone who doesn't really like keyboards, is the outcome really that surprising? BTW, people have spent much more for a single KB then buying a case and adding a board.

I was interested in the auction as well, but it depends on what the price does. I really don't need an alu case for my RF, but I've been thinking about it.

[WhiteFireDragon]

Well, if you compare these to feng/MKC's aluminum filco case, these are only about $87 more. That's not even that much higher considering it's a topre premium price. ($363 metal filco vs $450 metal topre, out the door prices)