Author Topic: [IC] Cherry G80-5000 Tour (Read 7781 times)

Photekq · « **on:** Sat, 30 April 2016, 13:55:25 »

Hi all.

I'm having the above G80-5000 sent to riotonthebay so that he can give it a try. This has brought to mind the idea of running a tour for this keyboard, so I'm making this thread to gauge interest.

This is, in my opinion, the best MX keyboard I've ever used. The switches are divine; the wrist rests, splitting and tenting make it endlessly comfortable for typing and the small PCBs make for a slightly more rigid PCB mount typing experience, which is the best I've tried.

The tour would likely be US only, and the final recipient would have to pay for shipping it on to me in the UK. I would then perhaps run an EU tour on DT depending on how this one goes.

My only expectations would be that it not be stolen, that it be kept in good condition and that people shipped it to the next person after 1 week.

Please post here if you would join this tour!

Also, would like to hear peoples opinions on entrance requirements.

demik · « **Reply #1 on:** Sat, 30 April 2016, 13:56:44 »

billnye · « **Reply #2 on:** Sat, 30 April 2016, 13:57:02 »

Sign me up

absyrd · « **Reply #3 on:** Sat, 30 April 2016, 13:58:36 »

Is showing up at riot's front door unannounced and testing it okay? I'll only do this with OP permission.

EDIT: But seriously... I'm in if the shipping makes sense and we're not bouncing it far back n forth across the country.

xondat · « **Reply #4 on:** Sat, 30 April 2016, 13:58:48 »

Lovely board.

10k+ posts to sign up.

demik · « **Reply #5 on:** Sat, 30 April 2016, 13:59:41 »

5+ year accounts only

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #6 on:** Sat, 30 April 2016, 13:59:53 »

Perhaps there should be a buy in fee paid that could be refunded later upon successful shipping forward.

nickheller · « **Reply #7 on:** Sat, 30 April 2016, 14:00:18 »

I would be interested in trying it, doubt I will use it over my hhkb though ...

Photekq · « **Reply #8 on:** Sat, 30 April 2016, 14:01:55 »

I'm thinking 500+ posts and 1 year+ membership.. Maybe a bit too low?

absyrd · « **Reply #9 on:** Sat, 30 April 2016, 14:04:58 »

Quote from: Photekq on Sat, 30 April 2016, 14:01:55

I'm thinking 500+ posts and 1 year+ membership.. Maybe a bit too low?

Your call. It isn't exactly replaceable as a hhkb would be.

I'd imagine shipping costs (insured) might get up there. How are you going to package it? Original box inside box?

ghostjuggernaut · « **Reply #10 on:** Sat, 30 April 2016, 14:10:06 »

Count me in protek.

Photekq · « **Reply #11 on:** Sat, 30 April 2016, 14:11:56 »

Quote from: absyrd on Sat, 30 April 2016, 14:04:58

Your call. It isn't exactly replaceable as a hhkb would be.

I'd imagine shipping costs (insured) might get up there. How are you going to package it? Original box inside box?

Probably just shipped in a box with plenty of padding. It doesn't have its original box. I wouldn't bother with insurance, as you're not going to be able to squeeze anything from USPS when it comes to a collectible like this. Everyone would just have to ship it with a tracked, express service. No cheap ****.

Quote from: ghostjuggernaut on Sat, 30 April 2016, 14:10:06

Count me in protek.

I'm not sure you meet the requirements bub.

need · « **Reply #12 on:** Sat, 30 April 2016, 14:18:21 »

How about 50+ posts to sign up?

You'll have my address anyway...

ghostjuggernaut · « **Reply #13 on:** Sat, 30 April 2016, 14:20:56 »

Quote from: Photekq on Sat, 30 April 2016, 14:11:56

Quote from: absyrd on Sat, 30 April 2016, 14:04:58
Your call. It isn't exactly replaceable as a hhkb would be.

I'd imagine shipping costs (insured) might get up there. How are you going to package it? Original box inside box?
Probably just shipped in a box with plenty of padding. It doesn't have its original box. I wouldn't bother with insurance, as you're not going to be able to squeeze anything from USPS when it comes to a collectible like this. Everyone would just have to ship it with a tracked, express service. No cheap ****.

Quote from: ghostjuggernaut on Sat, 30 April 2016, 14:10:06
Count me in protek.
I'm not sure you meet the requirements bub.

Well ****

demik · « **Reply #14 on:** Sat, 30 April 2016, 14:22:27 »

i wish these boards weren't so damn expensive. i actually really like how it looks and it just might be the only cherry keyboard (outside of the 1800) i'd buy.

mason · « **Reply #15 on:** Sat, 30 April 2016, 14:23:22 »

I'm interested, but probably won't meet the requirements

CommonCurt · « **Reply #16 on:** Sat, 30 April 2016, 14:25:49 »

Quote from: demik on Sat, 30 April 2016, 14:22:27

i wish these boards weren't so damn expensive

For real. I've been wanting one badly, but the only one I ever see for sale is that one that's been on Ebay forever.

need · « **Reply #17 on:** Sat, 30 April 2016, 14:32:47 »

Quote from: CommonCurt on Sat, 30 April 2016, 14:25:49

Quote from: demik on Sat, 30 April 2016, 14:22:27
i wish these boards weren't so damn expensive

For real. I've been wanting one badly, but the only one I ever see for sale is that one that's been on Ebay forever.

Do you want it particularly for its ergonomics?
If so, DIYing one might be more realistic?

appleonama · « **Reply #18 on:** Sat, 30 April 2016, 14:33:54 »

Quote from: demik on Sat, 30 April 2016, 13:56:44

Yes

come over ill let you use mine

CommonCurt · « **Reply #19 on:** Sat, 30 April 2016, 14:36:09 »

Quote from: need on Sat, 30 April 2016, 14:32:47

Quote from: CommonCurt on Sat, 30 April 2016, 14:25:49

Quote from: demik on Sat, 30 April 2016, 14:22:27
i wish these boards weren't so damn expensive

For real. I've been wanting one badly, but the only one I ever see for sale is that one that's been on Ebay forever.
Do you want it particularly for its ergonomics?
If so, DIYing one might be more realistic?

Not really. Although I'm sure that would be a plus.
I'd just like one because it's the only OG Cherry TKL.

Also, it looks pretty badass.

zennasyndroxx · « **Reply #20 on:** Sat, 30 April 2016, 14:38:10 »

conus only?

romevi · « **Reply #21 on:** Sat, 30 April 2016, 14:39:10 »

Sure thing, chicken wing.

demik · « **Reply #22 on:** Sat, 30 April 2016, 14:57:10 »

Quote from: appleonama on Sat, 30 April 2016, 14:33:54

Quote from: demik on Sat, 30 April 2016, 13:56:44
Yes

come over ill let you use mine

you gonna trust me in your home apple?

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #23 on:** Sat, 30 April 2016, 15:23:11 »

I'm interested

appleonama · « **Reply #24 on:** Sat, 30 April 2016, 15:36:32 »

Quote from: demik on Sat, 30 April 2016, 14:57:10

Quote from: appleonama on Sat, 30 April 2016, 14:33:54
Quote from: demik on Sat, 30 April 2016, 13:56:44
Yes

come over ill let you use mine

you gonna trust me in your home apple?

why wouldnt I?

just for you I would smoke some ribs

bocahgundul · « **Reply #25 on:** Sat, 30 April 2016, 18:42:41 »

Quote from: appleonama on Sat, 30 April 2016, 15:36:32

Quote from: demik on Sat, 30 April 2016, 14:57:10
Quote from: appleonama on Sat, 30 April 2016, 14:33:54
Quote from: demik on Sat, 30 April 2016, 13:56:44
Yes

come over ill let you use mine

you gonna trust me in your home apple?

why wouldnt I?

just for you I would smoke some ribs

What about me? no smoked ribs fo me?

appleonama · « **Reply #26 on:** Sat, 30 April 2016, 18:44:00 »

Quote from: bocahgundul on Sat, 30 April 2016, 18:42:41

Quote from: appleonama on Sat, 30 April 2016, 15:36:32
Quote from: demik on Sat, 30 April 2016, 14:57:10
Quote from: appleonama on Sat, 30 April 2016, 14:33:54
Quote from: demik on Sat, 30 April 2016, 13:56:44
Yes

come over ill let you use mine

you gonna trust me in your home apple?

why wouldnt I?

just for you I would smoke some ribs
What about me? no smoked ribs fo me?

Dude you already know I'll make you ribs. We'll smoke a complete cow.

bocahgundul · « **Reply #27 on:** Sat, 30 April 2016, 18:49:55 »

Quote from: appleonama on Sat, 30 April 2016, 18:44:00

Quote from: bocahgundul on Sat, 30 April 2016, 18:42:41
Quote from: appleonama on Sat, 30 April 2016, 15:36:32
Quote from: demik on Sat, 30 April 2016, 14:57:10
Quote from: appleonama on Sat, 30 April 2016, 14:33:54
Quote from: demik on Sat, 30 April 2016, 13:56:44
Yes

come over ill let you use mine

you gonna trust me in your home apple?

why wouldnt I?

just for you I would smoke some ribs
What about me? no smoked ribs fo me?

Dude you already know I'll make you ribs. We'll smoke a complete cow.

fuk mane lets go

and pho if u convert all of 'em into believing that ergoplus is the 1 true keyboard it will make it harder for me to find 1

Mattr567 · « **Reply #28 on:** Sat, 30 April 2016, 19:35:13 »

Yes. I was in Demik's HHKB tour if that counts for anything. Otherwise I likely don't meet the requirements.

phosphoric · « **Reply #29 on:** Sat, 30 April 2016, 20:04:20 »

**** PLEASE

alienman82 · « **Reply #30 on:** Sun, 01 May 2016, 12:35:51 »

removed.

Floody · « **Reply #31 on:** Sun, 01 May 2016, 12:55:01 »

Probably won't meet the requirements but cool of you to do.
I got to play with Sherry's at the meet and it was my favorite board by far.

romevi · « **Reply #32 on:** Sun, 01 May 2016, 13:00:11 »

I would love to try this keyboard and will be honored if added, but one question:
Are the space bars flippable?

slickmamba · « **Reply #33 on:** Sun, 01 May 2016, 13:05:15 »

yes, put me in, but this is scary haha

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #34 on:** Sun, 01 May 2016, 13:05:37 »

Yes pls

Venatorious · « **Reply #35 on:** Sun, 01 May 2016, 13:11:19 »

Quote from: Photekq on Sat, 30 April 2016, 14:01:55

I'm thinking 500+ posts and 1 year+ membership.. Maybe a bit too low?

I do not meet the criteria here but I have over 2000 posts on DT and you know me there.

Or do I need to start posting frantically to get to 500?

Also are the caps DS or dyesub on this board?

Photekq · « **Reply #36 on:** Sun, 01 May 2016, 13:15:07 »

Quote from: romevi on Sun, 01 May 2016, 13:00:11

I would love to try this keyboard and will be honored if added, but one question:
Are the space bars flippable?

You will not be allowed to flip the spacebars on the keyboard. I won't have it molested like that.

Quote from: Venatorious on Sun, 01 May 2016, 13:11:19

Also are the caps DS or dyesub on this board?

Will probably make a separate one for DT

They're doubleshot.

Venatorious · « **Reply #37 on:** Sun, 01 May 2016, 13:29:37 »

Yeah but I assume the DT one will be EU right? I don't want to have to kill my wallet over shipping...

Photekq · « **Reply #38 on:** Sun, 01 May 2016, 13:56:38 »

Quote from: Venatorious on Sun, 01 May 2016, 13:29:37

Yeah but I assume the DT one will be EU right? I don't want to have to kill my wallet over shipping...

Nah, would put up a thread for DT US users too.

Venatorious · « **Reply #39 on:** Sun, 01 May 2016, 13:58:13 »

Oh okay sweet

Are the GH and DT tours gonna be completely separate or are you going to mix/combine them?

katushkin · « **Reply #40 on:** Mon, 02 May 2016, 14:53:29 »

Plz D':

Photekq · « **Reply #41 on:** Mon, 02 May 2016, 17:52:56 »

Based on interest from this thread I think I'll go ahead with this

romevi · « **Reply #42 on:** Mon, 02 May 2016, 17:54:58 »

Quote from: Photekq on Mon, 02 May 2016, 17:52:56

Based on interest from this thread I think I'll go ahead with this

trenzafeeds · « **Reply #43 on:** Mon, 02 May 2016, 17:55:06 »

hyped. sign me the **** up.

phosphoric · « **Reply #44 on:** Mon, 02 May 2016, 19:07:51 »

Quote from: Photekq on Mon, 02 May 2016, 17:52:56

Based on interest from this thread I think I'll go ahead with this

this sucks because i dont think ill meet requirements but i really wanna join!! in!!

fknraiden · « **Reply #45 on:** Mon, 02 May 2016, 19:09:40 »

sign me uppp!
i didn't take demiks hhkb =P

jerue · « **Reply #46 on:** Mon, 02 May 2016, 20:31:41 »

Photek, any idea when you'd kick the tour off?

Photekq · « **Reply #47 on:** Mon, 02 May 2016, 20:51:01 »

Quote from: jerue on Mon, 02 May 2016, 20:31:41

Photek, any idea when you'd kick the tour off?

Will go to riotonthebay soon. Once he's had a good go on it then we can start things up. I think I'll open up a proper thread very soon so that we can get participant list filled up.

romevi · « **Reply #48 on:** Mon, 02 May 2016, 20:58:32 »

Quote from: Photekq on Mon, 02 May 2016, 20:51:01

Quote from: jerue on Mon, 02 May 2016, 20:31:41
Photek, any idea when you'd kick the tour off?
Will go to riotonthebay soon. Once he's had a good go on it then we can start things up. I think I'll open up a proper thread very soon so that we can get participant list filled up.

Definitely no space bar flipping then, right? You firm on that?

Photekq · « **Reply #49 on:** Mon, 02 May 2016, 21:06:12 »

Quote from: romevi on Mon, 02 May 2016, 20:58:32

Definitely no space bar flipping then, right? You firm on that?

So firm. Unlike the morals of those who flip spacebars.

jerue · « **Reply #50 on:** Mon, 02 May 2016, 21:15:36 »

Quote from: Photekq on Mon, 02 May 2016, 20:51:01

Quote from: jerue on Mon, 02 May 2016, 20:31:41
Photek, any idea when you'd kick the tour off?
Will go to riotonthebay soon. Once he's had a good go on it then we can start things up. I think I'll open up a proper thread very soon so that we can get participant list filled up.

Awesome

If I can't join for whatever reason, someone please make a good typing video!

bill's is good, but the more the merrier!

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Author Topic: [IC] Cherry G80-5000 Tour (Read 7781 times)