Author Topic: MX White mini group buy (Read 31074 times)

CommunistWitchDr · « **on:** Mon, 15 April 2013, 13:12:29 »

Rapid online offers Cherry MX White switches for a fairly reasonable price, but charges quite a bit for shipping to the US. As such I would like to let a couple more people join in my order.
Newcomers have until the end of Sunday the 21st (CST) to order and until the end of Sunday the 28th to pay. (This does not apply to the two orders I already have, these people may wait until the order is sent to pay, but any money over this I simply don't have available). The order will be sent shortly after that and the switches sent to you all as soon as they get to me.

I have emailed rapid asking about switch availability and will not allow any orders over this. Assuming there are enough switches, the first few people will be allowed entry. I don't have the time to deal with a larger buy.

The amount you pay will be the cost of your switches plus shipping, which is $5 to ship to you (USPS small flat rate box) in addition to the total cost of shipping divided by the number of buyers.

For anyone interested in getting these on their own-
http://www.rapidonline.com/Electronic-Components/Cherry-12-V-DC-Button-Module-MX1A-A1NN-50-2495

boost · « **Reply #1 on:** Mon, 15 April 2013, 13:15:34 »

How do we order?

Dubsgalore · « **Reply #2 on:** Mon, 15 April 2013, 13:16:51 »

these would be pcb mounted and not plate mounted? considering that they have pins?

boost · « **Reply #3 on:** Mon, 15 April 2013, 13:26:17 »

Quote from: elton5354 on Mon, 15 April 2013, 13:18:50

What's the price after shipping for each switch?

For 1100 pcs $504.32
Delivery    $97.18
Sub Total    $601.51
VAT    $0.00
Order Total    $601.51

It is going to be way too much..

Comes out to about $.55 each + shipping to the person...

Dubsgalore · « **Reply #4 on:** Mon, 15 April 2013, 13:30:16 »

you guys here don't want to do the 7bit pre-order?

also, qwerkeys sell whites...but they are stupidly overpriced

CommunistWitchDr · « **Reply #5 on:** Mon, 15 April 2013, 13:33:39 »

They are in fact PCB mount. this should still work on DIYs like GH60 and ErgoDox as well as factory made PCB boards like pokers. If you wish to use it on a factory plate mounted board you might have to remove pins.

To order just make a post with the number of switches you would like.

Quote from: Dubsgalore on Mon, 15 April 2013, 13:30:16

you guys here don't want to do the 7bit pre-order?

also, qwerkeys sell whites...but they are stupidly overpriced

I do realize it is quite pricey, but there aren't many better options. If you're willing to wait till September/October 7bit could work. For GH60ers this is a good option. I'm personally getting an ErgoDox a lot sooner than a GH60 and don't want the wait on switches.

7bit · « **Reply #6 on:** Mon, 15 April 2013, 13:34:02 »

I hope you guys know what "back order" means ...

boost · « **Reply #7 on:** Mon, 15 April 2013, 13:38:01 »

Quote from: 7bit on Mon, 15 April 2013, 13:34:02

I hope you guys know what "back order" means ...

Is it like R4?

OP, can you confirm $.54-$.55 each?

WhiteFireDragon · « **Reply #8 on:** Mon, 15 April 2013, 13:39:49 »

Quote from: CommunistWitchDr on Mon, 15 April 2013, 13:33:39

I'm personally getting an ErgoDox a lot sooner than a GH60 and don't want the wait on switches.

Confirm delivery date of these switches first before you already jump into ordering. They do not have these in stock and you need to find out their ETA.

rknize · « **Reply #9 on:** Mon, 15 April 2013, 13:41:43 »

They say "806 available" and then "back order". You definitely want to get an ETA.

osxoep · « **Reply #10 on:** Mon, 15 April 2013, 13:42:47 »

Quote from: CommunistWitchDr on Mon, 15 April 2013, 13:33:39

They are in fact PCB mount. this should still work on DIYs like GH60 and ErgoDox as well as factory made PCB boards like pokers. If you wish to use it on a factory plate mounted board you might have to remove pins.

To order just make a post with the number of switches you would like.

Quote from: Dubsgalore on Mon, 15 April 2013, 13:30:16
you guys here don't want to do the 7bit pre-order?

also, qwerkeys sell whites...but they are stupidly overpriced

I do realize it is quite pricey, but there aren't many better options. If you're willing to wait till September/October 7bit could work. For GH60ers this is a good option. I'm personally getting an ErgoDox a lot sooner than a GH60 and don't want the wait on switches.

I thought MX1A-A1NN were plate mounted and MX1A-A1NW were PCB mounted (or With locating pins)

esoomenona · « **Reply #11 on:** Mon, 15 April 2013, 13:47:56 »

Definitely plate mount. You can see the difference in their offerings of these Blacks. They post pictures of the PCB mount which have the pins. Those Whites don't.

PCB Black: http://www.rapidonline.com/Electronic-Components/Cherry-12-V-DC-Button-Module-MX1A-11NW-50-2494
Plate Black: http://www.rapidonline.com/Electronic-Components/Cherry-12-V-DC-Button-Module-MX1A-11NN-50-2493

CommunistWitchDr · « **Reply #12 on:** Mon, 15 April 2013, 13:49:33 »

I have sent an email asking for the ETA. Will post back here as soon as I hear back.

Quote from: esoomenona on Mon, 15 April 2013, 13:47:56

Definitely plate mount. You can see the difference in their offerings of these Blacks. They post pictures of the PCB mount which have the pins. Those Whites don't.

PCB Black: http://www.rapidonline.com/Electronic-Components/Cherry-12-V-DC-Button-Module-MX1A-11NW-50-2494
Plate Black: http://www.rapidonline.com/Electronic-Components/Cherry-12-V-DC-Button-Module-MX1A-11NN-50-2493

I asked them if the switches were plate or pcb and they said pcb. They could also have no idea what they're doing.

Dubsgalore · « **Reply #13 on:** Mon, 15 April 2013, 13:51:37 »

so these would be the right kind for a GH60 w/a plate? sounds good to me...lets see about this ETA

dorkvader · « **Reply #14 on:** Mon, 15 April 2013, 14:43:09 »

I really like my whites, so I'm going to want another 100 or so, regardless of delivery date. I can be patient, but I realized that I'm running out of switches again.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #15 on:** Mon, 15 April 2013, 14:46:52 »

I'd interested based on the ETA.

sadbox · « **Reply #16 on:** Mon, 15 April 2013, 18:12:17 »

I'm down for 100 at least. An ETA would be good though.

CommunistWitchDr · « **Reply #17 on:** Tue, 16 April 2013, 10:12:57 »

Quote from: Rapid

Hello,
We don’t hold that part in stock. Standard delivery time would be 2-3 weeks/ from receiving an order

That doesn't look too bad at all.

ItsBc · « **Reply #18 on:** Thu, 18 April 2013, 13:11:35 »

I'm interested in around 100 at least as well

metalliqaz · « **Reply #19 on:** Thu, 18 April 2013, 13:14:13 »

I'd probably go in for 90, depending on ETA

gameaholic · « **Reply #20 on:** Thu, 18 April 2013, 18:59:31 »

I haven't tried whites. If I only kinda like blues, will I feel differently about whites?

r3dx · « **Reply #21 on:** Thu, 18 April 2013, 20:00:31 »

Quote from: gameaholic on Thu, 18 April 2013, 18:59:31

I haven't tried whites. If I only kinda like blues, will I feel differently about whites?

http://deskthority.net/wiki/Cherry_MX_White

Whites are similar to blues but with a softer click and have a heavier spring like greens.

Honestly I haven't tried them myself either, but I'm tempted to jump on this if it gets going.

CommunistWitchDr · « **Reply #22 on:** Fri, 19 April 2013, 02:18:41 »

Quote from: metalliqaz on Thu, 18 April 2013, 13:14:13

I'd probably go in for 90, depending on ETA

Quote from: CommunistWitchDr on Tue, 16 April 2013, 10:12:57

Quote from: Rapid
Hello,
We don’t hold that part in stock. Standard delivery time would be 2-3 weeks/ from receiving an order

That doesn't look too bad at all.

That's the ETA.

elton5354 · « **Reply #23 on:** Fri, 19 April 2013, 02:53:13 »

So how much is it each after shipping, custom duties, and all that?

Grimey · « **Reply #24 on:** Fri, 19 April 2013, 09:12:55 »

Throwing in my interest for around 100 as well.

Dubsgalore · « **Reply #25 on:** Fri, 19 April 2013, 12:53:41 »

this would save me soo much on switches..hope this comes through

Tarzan · « **Reply #26 on:** Fri, 19 April 2013, 13:03:13 »

I'd be interested in 120 or so. Enough for a full-size board plus spares.

I have Whites on the SkiData board, they are my favorite switch, only contenders for me are the MX Greens.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #27 on:** Fri, 19 April 2013, 13:12:03 »

I'd be in for around 70 once this gets going

Binge · « **Reply #28 on:** Fri, 19 April 2013, 13:40:10 »

I'd be interested in 140 if this goes through... totally looking for good communication on this buy.

Halverson · « **Reply #29 on:** Fri, 19 April 2013, 13:48:34 »

I'd be interested in 70 of these.

CommunistWitchDr · « **Reply #30 on:** Fri, 19 April 2013, 13:56:03 »

There are over ten orders now so I'm going to close this off except to people who have already expressed interest in this thread.

Code: [Select]

HoffmanMyster - 85 switches - $39 - Confirmed
blue6249 - 100 switches - $46 - Confirmed
tjcaustin - 100 switches - $46 - Confirmed
dorkvader - 100 switches - $46 - Confirmed
ItsBc - 100 switches - $46
metalliqaz - 90 switches - $41 - Confirmed
Grimey - 100 switches - $46
Greystoke - 120 switches - $55 - Confirmed
CPTBadAss - 70 switches - $32
Halverson - 70 switches - $32 - Confirmed
Binge - 140 switches - $64 - Confirmed
DubsGalore - 70 switches - $32 - Confirmed
elton5354 - 65 switches- $30 - Confirmed
CommunistWitchDr - 100 switches - $46 - Of course it's confirmed




Total Switches - 1270
Totals 	$582.26
Delivery 	$87.71
Sub Total 	$669.98
VAT 	$0.00
Order Total 	$669.98

Correct me if I'm wrong anywhere.

With shipping of $87.70 and 14 people that comes out to 6.30 a person, plus 5.80 for the shipping from me to you. So 12.10 a person on top of your order total.

According to the site the availability is as such-
806 Available
394 Back Order

Switches will be mailed to people in the order I was contacted.

EDIT- Modified for dub's order

metalliqaz · « **Reply #31 on:** Fri, 19 April 2013, 18:57:32 »

Just make sure to collect the money first.

danielucf · « **Reply #32 on:** Fri, 19 April 2013, 19:45:22 »

Is it too late to get some switches? If not how long is the back order?

CommunistWitchDr · « **Reply #33 on:** Fri, 19 April 2013, 20:30:46 »

Quote from: danielucf on Fri, 19 April 2013, 19:45:22

Is it too late to get some switches? If not how long is the back order?

There's going to be a bit of a back order this late in either way for anyone joining past the 806 switches. Estimated at 2-3 weeks.

I was going to cut off new entries, but I suppose I have room for one more for you.

danielucf · « **Reply #34 on:** Fri, 19 April 2013, 23:22:01 »

I'll take 90, just purchased and modded a Pure with whites to be 62g springs and absolutely love the feel.

EZalybored · « **Reply #35 on:** Sat, 20 April 2013, 02:39:06 »

I'd be willing to purchase 70 switches if there are still some available!

ApocalypseMaow · « **Reply #36 on:** Sat, 20 April 2013, 04:38:38 »

HEY! If you could put me down for 70 I'll be forever in your debt!

CommunistWitchDr · « **Reply #37 on:** Sat, 20 April 2013, 16:50:34 »

Quote from: danielucf on Fri, 19 April 2013, 23:22:01

I'll take 90, just purchased and modded a Pure with whites to be 62g springs and absolutely love the feel.

Nice, like ErgoWhite. I could see this being the next ergo clear.

Quote from: EZalybored on Sat, 20 April 2013, 02:39:06

I'd be willing to purchase 70 switches if there are still some available!

Quote from: ApocalypseMaow on Sat, 20 April 2013, 04:38:38

HEY! If you could put me down for 70 I'll be forever in your debt!

Seeing as I have to wait for Monday (To let my bank know a transaction of this volume is coming in) anyway I suppose I can deal you in.

Though I'll have to ask for payment you before I place the order EZ due to the fact you've barley been here at all.

ApocalypseMaow · « **Reply #38 on:** Sat, 20 April 2013, 17:19:17 »

metalliqaz · « **Reply #39 on:** Mon, 22 April 2013, 07:47:49 »

Hey got your PM. Did you take into account PayPal fees?

Tarzan · « **Reply #40 on:** Mon, 22 April 2013, 08:25:14 »

Quote from: metalliqaz on Mon, 22 April 2013, 07:47:49

Hey got your PM. Did you take into account PayPal fees?

I didn't see an entry for PayPal fees either, I sent as "gift" and added a few bucks to the total. Let me know if the pot's light.

metalliqaz · « **Reply #41 on:** Mon, 22 April 2013, 09:35:37 »

Quote from: Greystoke on Mon, 22 April 2013, 08:25:14

Quote from: metalliqaz on Mon, 22 April 2013, 07:47:49
Hey got your PM. Did you take into account PayPal fees?

I didn't see an entry for PayPal fees either, I sent as "gift" and added a few bucks to the total. Let me know if the pot's light.

You only need to add a few bucks if you pay as Goods or Services

He didn't specify Gift, but he also didn't specify the 3.9% fee.

CommunistWitchDr · « **Reply #42 on:** Mon, 22 April 2013, 12:02:18 »

I'm not very well versed in paypal so didn't really know until someone pointed it out.

Either gift or adding to account for fees is cool with me.

metalliqaz · « **Reply #43 on:** Mon, 22 April 2013, 12:34:34 »

K. I will pay when I get home.

ApocalypseMaow · « **Reply #44 on:** Mon, 22 April 2013, 17:10:39 »

Paid! I forgot my address in the payment so I messaged it to you.
Thanks for letting me jump in there at the last minute!

tjcaustin · « **Reply #45 on:** Mon, 22 April 2013, 17:13:30 »

I need to pay you after dinner.

Grimey · « **Reply #46 on:** Mon, 22 April 2013, 20:48:53 »

Paid, thanks for running this.

Halverson · « **Reply #47 on:** Mon, 22 April 2013, 20:50:08 »

I think I paid without noticing fees. Just remember I owe you a coffee

I will hit you back someday!

CommunistWitchDr · « **Reply #48 on:** Sat, 27 April 2013, 14:37:48 »

Quick update- I was able to get a better deal than listed on the site due to the order size.

After everything is shipped I'll do a real price vs projected price refund. Should be bout 5-10 bucks each.

Order still isn't placed because time zones create huge issues with communications. Takes three days to ask a question, get an answer, and respond.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #49 on:** Sat, 27 April 2013, 14:40:52 »

You're still the man for doing this

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Author Topic: MX White mini group buy (Read 31074 times)