Topre Realforce Anniversay Edition 55g.....

[Elrick]

Found it a few days ago from the guy I bought coloured REALFORCE keycaps from.

Here is the link;

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Topre-Realforce-87-10th-Anniversary-Edition-All-55gram-Tenkeyless-Keyboard-/271567392251?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item3f3aad8dfb

It's been some time since this ultra rare 55g keyboard has been sold, even Brain can't get this keyboard any more  .

I couldn't let this pass without buying one, hence I am posting here showing my commitment to this seller.  When it arrives to my address you shall here about it as well as how good/bad the item might be.

The seller will have the generous 43 day time limit before I do the Paypal Call-back, which I don't think will happen (I sure hope not).

[mkawa]

oof, pretty heavy markup. still, rare board, and as you may know, this model is my DD for a reason. nothing looks as good imo, even the similar ducky and imsto sets aren't quite the right colors.

[Lastpilot]

Oh, gosh I am really debating this...

[skcheng]

That's more than what I paid for my all 45g EK Realforce and a Digilog case LOL.   And some Topre modifiers!! 

[Flyersfan1]

ugh, so expensive yet so tempting at the same time.

[mkawa]

tbh, when i imported mine from korea, i think in total i only paid a little less than this after shipping

(and it was 100% worth every penny)

[Lastpilot]

That's more than what I paid for my all 45g EK Realforce and a Digilog case LOL.   And some Topre modifiers!!

While this is true, the anniversary editions are normally ₩360,000 which equates to $348.09...so the mark-up is really only about $50.

Edit: Just bought one. :]

[Flyersfan1]

That's more than what I paid for my all 45g EK Realforce and a Digilog case LOL.   And some Topre modifiers!!

While this is true, the anniversary editions are normally ₩360,000 which equates to $348.09...so the mark-up is really only about $50.

Edit: Just bought one. :]

Nice! I'm actually kind of relieved now that they're all gone, another new keyboard is the last thing I need at the moment.

[missalaire]

Where was this 4 months ago? >.<

Also, I hate you guys lol. I was hoping to snag one of these soon as I got a new job lined up.

[Flyersfan1]

Where was this 4 months ago? >.<

Also, I hate you guys lol. I was hoping to snag one of these soon as I got a new job lined up.

I'm asking the seller now if they plan to stock more, I'll let you guys know what he says.

[Lastpilot]

Not sure who bought the last one, I think there was 3 total.

[Flyersfan1]

More stocked already.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Topre-Realforce-87-10th-Anniversary-Edition-All-55gram-Tenkeyless-Keyboard-/271569403841?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item3f3acc3fc1

[oscillik]

I want one. bad.

[jalaj]

The prices of RF in Korea haven't adjusted to the Japanese Yen's drop in value. These are like 2010-2011 prices.
Really, now you're paying like $300 premium just for the anniversary keycaps.

[Latin00032]

Dat markup!

[Elrick]

Dat markup!

Yep but can you blame him when you come across so many brand new, extra spare boxes located in South Korea?  I would do the same, because this is guaranteed profit, these keyboards will NEVER be made ever again.

I couldn't pass this up because he supplied something that literally no one else has, so leave it to this guy to hunt everywhere throughout his country to find the last stock of these.  I think he even visits here to check out what most GHers want.

I'm just glad I finally bought something of worth and I got it from someone other than Brian, in my books its always a pure win  .

[SSIPAK]

I just want the keycaps 

[Xowie]

That is one sexy board 

[Belfong]

I'm curious if it's really brand new. The description sound too generic for my comfort.

[Elrick]

I'm curious if it's really brand new. The description sound too generic for my comfort.

Don't worry if anything is iffy about this seller and what he is selling, you'll hear it from me straight  .

I just have to wait for everything to come in which also includes his Realforce Keycaps as well.  Not too worried because it's through Ebay and I'm protected via Paypal here in every sense, never bought something falsely labelled yet  .

[katushkin]

The boards are sold. And now the seller has just relisted five of them.

I'm skeptical.

[SSIPAK]

The boards are sold. And now the seller has just relisted five of them.

I'm skeptical.

he has 100% feedback rating (1177 users) so I dont know what exactly you are skeptical about?
Maybe Realforce decided to pump out more of these, who knows.

[Flyersfan1]

The boards are sold. And now the seller has just relisted five of them.

I'm skeptical.

he has 100% feedback rating (1177 users) so I dont know what exactly you are skeptical about?
Maybe Realforce decided to pump out more of these, who knows.

Yeah, I wouldn't be too skeptical, I bought the Leopold PBT caps from them and they got here in a pretty reasonable amount of time despite being shipped from Korea.  They were also extremely quick in answering any questions I had.  Part of me wants to jump on this so badly because this will probably the last good opportunity to aquire one of these!

[katushkin]

Well I'm just wondering why he listed 3 then 5, and also why they are so expensive if there are 8 of them, IDK

[Lastpilot]

Well I'm just wondering why he listed 3 then 5, and also why they are so expensive if there are 8 of them, IDK

He did these with the Leopold caps as well. My only guess is that he lists them in smaller batches to avoid listing fees? I have seen many sellers do this, not just widebasket.

To anyone curious the last time I ordered from him it took exactly 12 days to deliver to my CONUS doorstep. They were very courteous and allowed me to combine shipping when I ordered two items from them one after the other. Packaging was very well done -actually a bit overkill-  and items were received perfectly brand new.

[ComradeSniper]

why they are so expensive if there are 8 of them, IDK

Well, they're out of production and there's clearly demand for them.

[korrelate]

also... if you want to keep demand as high as possible it's helpful to make the buyers think that they are in short supply.

i mean even though this board is desirable consider this: how much more would you be willing to pay if you thought there was only one left?

now how mich would you be willing to pay if you knew there were still hundreds left?

[Grim Fandango]

Looks great, and I really want to try the all 55g sometimes to compare it to 45g. But you have to draw the line somewhere. 

[Belfong]

I want the 10AE so bad but I can't afford it anymore. I already have the RF 55g (black) with pink blanks, red and orange printed caps. I have spent ENOUGH on Topre!
I could sell all of these and swap to the 10AE but all this shipping and selling inconveniences!

[AKIMbO]

Well I'm just wondering why he listed 3 then 5, and also why they are so expensive if there are 8 of them, IDK

He did these with the Leopold caps as well. My only guess is that he lists them in smaller batches to avoid listing fees? I have seen many sellers do this, not just widebasket.

To anyone curious the last time I ordered from him it took exactly 12 days to deliver to my CONUS doorstep. They were very courteous and allowed me to combine shipping when I ordered two items from them one after the other. Packaging was very well done -actually a bit overkill-  and items were received perfectly brand new.

Which shipping option did you choose? EMS or standard?

[Lastpilot]

Standard

[Lurch]

Such a nice looking board.

[Mack2450]

Picked up one of these, and it arrived (expedited shipping) yesterday.  Awesome service, and speedy delivery from from KR!

Having banged on Model M boards for years, this seemed immediately congenial.  I have a KUL-87 (MX clears) and a WASD Code TKL (MX greens), and have yet to find them easy to use. They both seem "resistant" to me, not so much on the level of the individual keys, but as an experience.  The KUL will be sold, and am on the fence re the Code. But this Topre seems a keeper.

After struggling with the MXs, I was thinking about going for a Model M SSK, but seeing the prices for those suckers, I thought why not try Topre.  This combo of 55g, with gray/blue key set seemed attractive, tho expensive, but then again not so pricey in view of the Model M SSKs.  So, I took the leap and am quite happy.  For one thing the 55g does not seem heavy, indeed seems quite light in view of the greens/clears.  Quality (solidity being one proxy therefor) is Tops.  PBT is nice, especially in view of the crappy keys on the KUL and Code.  I had also tried mx blues (in a Corsair board since returned), and found them almost too light.  (sigh) A chacun . . . .

For angry emails, I may, however, have to break out my bs boards, just because the sound effects are soooo satisfying.

Cheers.

[Elrick]

This combo of 55g, with gray/blue key set seemed attractive, tho expensive, but then again not so pricey in view of the Model M SSKs.

Same here.  Mine has arrived as well and all I can say (typing on them at this very second) it's quite beautiful to say the least  .  Definitely not as firm as MX Greens or Greys but nevertheless leaves a satisfying feel to your finger tips.

This baby is definitely NOT A MEMBRANE keyboard (even though I've been kicking Thorpie Products for years, mainly due to my own jealousy) owning them is still a privilege these days.  I try establishing a hate regime within myself as I buy more Cherry keyboards but NOW I feel more drawn towards them again.  Like an evil japanese girlfriend you want to forget but she turns up unannounced and you're hooked for her yet again  .

My package arrived EMS style about half an hour ago and it was easy to unpack the product.  The keyboard box is exactly like all other REALFORCE TKL keyboards, the only difference is the end box white label on the far upper-right corner, with black print "87UD55 10th, MODEL No: YF1200".

Inside the keyboard box she was sheathed into an all clear plastic type bag with a small self sealed baggy containing a single RED esc key and large single CTRL and smaller Caps Lock BLUE keys, and that's it.

When I first connected this keyboard up the first thing you'll notice is the all RED coloured Num Lock key with it's distant cousin, the Caps Lock.  The feel of the key-caps on this keyboard is superb just like what real PBT should feel like.  Of course before I typed anything upon this beauty I made sure to wash my hands with Dettol Liquid Soap for 5 mins, just to make sure all greasy nastiness is removed from my paws.

Overall pleasantly surprised how brilliant this now OLD keyboard feels to type on.  If you've got some spare moolah you can't go wrong in getting this baby because it's now officially quite rare on this planet.

The seller "Widebasket" is absolutely, without doubt a 100% reliable Ebay seller with authentic products within his store.  This guy delivers what he sells without fuss or worry even to this arse-pit known as Australia.

[Belfong]

Show us pix Elrick. I know you like to type but photos please!!!!


In light of Novatouch selling in US now, is this still a good choice I wonder.

[ComradeSniper]

Show us pix Elrick. I know you like to type but photos please!!!!


In light of Novatouch selling in US now, is this still a good choice I wonder.

No, not a good choice at all. Leave more for me  )

[Belfong]

Hey Elrick, since you have also bought the green and orange key caps as well, I'm wondering how different is the blue grey of 10AE compares to those colored keycaps. I own a RF 55g myself and is debating whether I do need a 10AE. Grey blue is attractive yet is pretty dull compare to orange, yellow and pink set which I have and I've spent enough on Topre!

[Mack2450]

I picked this up in part because of the blue/gray.  I had thought of an EK from Elite, but felt that I'd need some easier to read keys than black on black.  The other option I thought of was EK's white-keyed 55g (recently back in stock), which would have satisfied the legibility question, but would still have left the can-I-add-some-color-to-my-life question.  Either way,  it seemed like I'd be looking at a new set of keys, which would be perhaps another $150, nearing the cost of this anniversary board.  This blue/gray seemed like it would fit the bill, especially since this is in the office, and bright orange or something might be out of place.  Looking at it in person, the colors are understated, less bright than the photo on widebasket's ebay page, but very attractive.  FWIW, the rarity factor (real or imagined) also played a role.

As for the Novatouch, it would seem to be an excellent choice (discounting of course for my noobishness with Topre switches) and the price factor is important.  Again, for me the white on black keys would need to Dolched or Granited for some color, and the cost again gets to $300 or more with no trouble.  But I'm special.   

Am finding that the key action compares favorably with bs, where I am used to bottoming out, whereas the MX greens and clears seem to fight against that.  Maybe that's where the impression I get of "resistance" comes from.

[Lastpilot]

Aww man, I'm jealous mine is still going through US Customs...

Mack and Elrick...I will join you soon!

[Elrick]

Aww man, I'm jealous mine is still going through US Customs...

Mack and Elrick...I will join you soon!

You won't be disappointed with this keyboard, there are those that have ordinary Realforce's and HHKB's (yuck) but this one Model resides up here in the stratosphere of PERFECTION  .

Not only is it quite lonely up here, because very few people actually own this keyboard compared to common HHKB rubbish which every tom, d!ck and harry seems to have.

Never buy common HHKB crap, always go for the ultra rare and a perfect example of the Thorpie Switch which has ever been made on this planet  .

[Belfong]

Such blind fanboism if I ever see one

[naasfu]

I seriously need to unsubscribe from this thread.  I really don't need another board.

[chiefgrillz]

do they make the AE board with variable or 45g? or is it 55g only?

seems excessive to buy a 3rd 87u but those keycaps are nice....

[SSIPAK]

do they make the AE board with variable or 45g? or is it 55g only?

seems excessive to buy a 3rd 87u but those keycaps are nice....

yes they did make 45g version but I believe it's quite hard to find one.

[chiefgrillz]

yes they did make 45g version but I believe it's quite hard to find one.

hmm leopold has a few different AE's listed on their site right now. i cant work out for sure but i think all of them are 55g... can anyone confirm?

[SSIPAK]

yes they did make 45g version but I believe it's quite hard to find one.

hmm leopold has a few different AE's listed on their site right now. i cant work out for sure but i think all of them are 55g... can anyone confirm?

all sold out :/

[Belfong]

I seriously need to unsubscribe from this thread.  I really don't need another board.

(clearing my thread)
yes you do naasfu... 55g is just so perfect to touch.. and 10AE is just so beautiful and rare! Come on, your topre skulls need a home worthy of their stature...



no, run away.... don't come here! This is a stupid thread anyway.. grey and blue is so dull

like SPH Round 4 which is just so beautiful you know...


I need to see myself out!

[intelli78]

]all sold out :/

All sold to Mr. Widebasket...

[Elrick]

]all sold out :/

All sold to Mr. Widebasket...

He's now selling heaps of coloured Filco's, Leopold FC750R's and some Variable 10th Anniversaries.  The guy is a true champ when it comes to supplying the REAL gear for keyboard enthusiasts worldwide  .

Just love for once using Ebay to buy stuff NOT available from Brian (he will NEVER have these to sell), just too beautiful to experience  .

[dorkvader]

do they make the AE board with variable or 45g? or is it 55g only?

seems excessive to buy a 3rd 87u but those keycaps are nice....

yes they did make 45g version but I believe it's quite hard to find one.

They made a 30g uniform as well.