Clack Valuation Thread

[digi]

The good news is, at the end of the day Hoffinator and JDizzle are my cyber-bros  ...take that how you want.

[Fire Brand]

How much would a MX Depth White Skull go for?

$100 would be a realistic value for it

I agree that $100 would still be reasonable.  That said, I don't really think we can make claims about a "realistic" value anymore.

Between Reddit, eBay, and here, Clack prices are highly volatile.  You have tons of bubbles, overvaluations, "under"-valuations, and all sorts of shenanigans and nonsense.  They sell for $100 to one person while the same cap sells for $250 to someone else and $70 to yet another person.  You have people show up who dramatically inflate the cost of caps by offering well above market value, causing bubbles. You constantly have people seeking to maximize profit (dare I say rip people off?), minimize risk, and mitigate any negative appearance that it may cause for them in the community.  It's BS that's made me consider getting rid of all my artisans on multiple occasions.

Well I'm only saying realistic as a assumption that they want a actual price and not just whatever mad person is buying up all the clacks that week, I would say anything sold via, ebay or to a lesser extent reddit should not factor into pricing as they can be wildly different, anyway I'm getting off point.

My use of realistic was mainly just to give them a rough idea of what you would expect to pay for one, or get for one rather than just saying retail :X
 

[nubbinator]

The good news is, at the end of the day Hoffinator and JDizzle are my cyber-bros  ...take that how you want.

When did Hoff and I merge into one being?

Well I'm only saying realistic as a assumption that they want a actual price and not just whatever mad person is buying up all the clacks that week, I would say anything sold via, ebay or to a lesser extent reddit should not factor into pricing as they can be wildly different, anyway I'm getting off point.

My use of realistic was mainly just to give them a rough idea of what you would expect to pay for one, or get for one rather than just saying retail :X

Yeah, I just needed my monthly soap box on the topic.

[digi]

When did Hoff and I merge into one being?

I was going to go with "Hoff Brau" but "Hoffinator" just sounds too good not to be used

[btctopre]

well, if you can't really do anything with the thread, then might as well update OP (since it's over a year old). suggestions for OP prices-
-i'd remove blanks (public sales are incredibly rare)
-add $25 to each initial price point, $50 to each closing price point (so a $25 increase, but make the range $50 to better account for short-term fluctuations in s&d like seasonal clacks or those that match up with freshly-released keycap sets)
-remove f2 category (people will pay the same for common f2 single now as they will common standard single like trophy silver)
-move 3D to common multis ($100 3D days are dead)
-change "rare" adjective to "uncommon", add new category for "rare" (there's a price gap between something like milk blue and dark teal imo)
-add tier for rare singles and multi-colors, set range at $275+ (basically ebay dictates pricing here, as more of this category are sold there than elsewhere publicly)

so for skulls only-
common single-color - 125 to 175
uncommon single-color / common multi-color - 175 to 225
uncommon multi-color - 225 to 275
rare - 275+

*single-color transparent and semi-transparent caps are priced with multi-color.

i'm sure more active buyers could adjust the ranges a little better, but from everything i've seen publicly/heard privately, these are reasonable estimates for the type of people that would need to come to this thread to find out prices. of course, what constitutes common/uncommon/rare is certainly not easily discernible (given how long clack has been producing keyboard hats), but that's what the geezers in this thread are for 

[HoffmanMyster]

The good news is, at the end of the day Hoffinator and JDizzle are my cyber-bros  ...take that how you want.

When did Hoff and I merge into one being?

You don't remember? 

[nubbinator]

The good news is, at the end of the day Hoffinator and JDizzle are my cyber-bros  ...take that how you want.

When did Hoff and I merge into one being?

You don't remember? 

Well, I mean it was a special magical night where we felt as one, but I didn't know you told people about it.

[HoffmanMyster]

The good news is, at the end of the day Hoffinator and JDizzle are my cyber-bros  ...take that how you want.

When did Hoff and I merge into one being?

You don't remember? 

Well, I mean it was a special magical night where we felt as one, but I didn't know you told people about it.

I didn't!

digi knows

[hitlu]

[64rky]

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i really dont know how much are these four?

The ummm caps in focus seem to be bros? This is the clack valuation thread.

[nmur]

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i really dont know how much are these four?

It looks like you've managed to blur out what look like actual clacks, and left the bros unblurred

[hitlu]

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i really dont know how much are these four?

The ummm caps in focus seem to be bros? This is the clack valuation thread.

really sorry. i will delete them

[nubbinator]

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i really dont know how much are these four?

It looks like you've managed to blur out what look like actual clacks, and left the bros unblurred

I'm not sure that those are "actual Clacks" given that one of the blurred ones looks like it's white and pink.

[singaporean123]

gumrot ogre clack, how much does it go for?

[effectiveduck]

Candy Corn Blank + Fn (Topre)

[jerue]

Candy Corn Blank + Fn (Topre)

RIP inbox

The blank itself is about 150 but people will kill for that FN

[Halverson]

Candy Corn Blank + Fn (Topre)

RIP inbox

The blank itself is about 150 but people will kill for that FN

Unless he is looking to buy, in that case, RIP wallet!

[nubbinator]

Candy Corn Blank + Fn (Topre)

RIP inbox

The blank itself is about 150 but people will kill for that FN

I know DanielT wants a Candy Corn bad.  It's his dream Clack.  I rarely say someone deserves something, but he's one who definitely deserves it.

[effectiveduck]

Candy Corn Blank + Fn (Topre)

RIP inbox

The blank itself is about 150 but people will kill for that FN

Unless he is looking to buy, in that case, RIP wallet!

Yea I'm looking for, sorry to those who thought I had it :/

[retrochick]

Does anyone know the pricing on a mint chocolate 4:20 clack?

[Joey Quinn]

Does anyone know the pricing on a mint chocolate 4:20 clack?

Last one on ebay was $240.

[dohbot]

Anyone know a fair price for a Gumrot Ogre MX?

[SpAmRaY]

Anyone know a fair price for a Gumrot Ogre MX?

There was one for sell earlier for $125.

[dohbot]

Anyone know a fair price for a Gumrot Ogre MX?

There was one for sell earlier for $125.

Yes but I missed it by a few hours and I want to know how far I should go for the eBay that is up.

[FLFisherman]

Anyone know a fair price for a Gumrot Ogre MX?

There was one for sell earlier for $125.

Yes but I missed it by a few hours and I want to know how far I should go for the eBay that is up.

I feel as though Ebay isn't a good place to try and buy the caps you're looking for. Prices can get very ridiculous.

That being said, I'd say between $150-$200 is what they usually go for. The exception of course being Ebay and some bidders with very deep pockets.

[dohbot]

Anyone know a fair price for a Gumrot Ogre MX?

There was one for sell earlier for $125.

Yes but I missed it by a few hours and I want to know how far I should go for the eBay that is up.

I feel as though Ebay isn't a good place to try and buy the caps you're looking for. Prices can get very ridiculous.

That being said, I'd say between $150-$200 is what they usually go for. The exception of course being Ebay and some bidders with very deep pockets.

Thanks, I understand that situation thanks for the help

[retrochick]

Does anyone know the pricing on a mint chocolate 4:20 clack?

Last one on ebay was $240.

Thank you joey 

[TieuNgu]

Anyone know how much would a topre 3d skull go for these days?

[jerue]

Anyone know how much would a topre 3d skull go for these days?

Still 175-200 I'd say

[Joey Quinn]

Clackvent Metallic Milk Blue?

[atlas3686]

Clackvent Metallic Milk Blue?

If Topre, they go at about retail straight to Atlas

Haven't ever seen one sold though so no idea.

[Signature]

Clackvent Metallic Milk Blue?

250 I guess

[mrlooolz]

Hey Guys, Some of you might have seen me around. I started getting into the community 4 months ago now. I just got through this whole thread and I feel a little this roller coaster ride was very emotional. I applaud the noble cause of clacks@ retail or around. The idea is to share in the community. I think I was ignorant earlier and this really put somethings into prospective. I do reddit, plenty and I think I will do my fair share of trying to educate and drive the anti-profit mentality.

I am a big fan of the work, and whenever I get some extra dough, ill try trade up or get at a fair price, it just seems to me what I can do as a buyer or trader is opt to do it with somebody from the community, well to make sure it stays in the community. More so, I believe that would discourage anyone getting clacks at retail and flipping it. Anyways GH continues to impress me, with the values and mostly with the quality of the people. Today I saw a thread about helping Daryl get a cap he wanted and it was very sweet what everyone has gone and done. Tightly knit and quality, I'd say my new favorite mechanical form.

[Bevo]

Hey Guys, Some of you might have seen me around. I started getting into the community 4 months ago now. I just got through this whole thread and I feel a little this roller coaster ride was very emotional. I applaud the noble cause of clacks@ retail or around. The idea is to share in the community. I think I was ignorant earlier and this really put somethings into prospective. I do reddit, plenty and I think I will do my fair share of trying to educate and drive the anti-profit mentality.

I am a big fan of the work, and whenever I get some extra dough, ill try trade up or get at a fair price, it just seems to me what I can do as a buyer or trader is opt to do it with somebody from the community, well to make sure it stays in the community. More so, I believe that would discourage anyone getting clacks at retail and flipping it. Anyways GH continues to impress me, with the values and mostly with the quality of the people. Today I saw a thread about helping Daryl get a cap he wanted and it was very sweet what everyone has gone and done. Tightly knit and quality, I'd say my new favorite mechanical form.

I tried to buy a pair of the new Tan Yeezy 350's this morning and jumped on the site at 9am on the dot which is when they became available. Managed to put one in my cart and attempted to purchase but was beaten by bots from people who are buying the shoes in bulk and reselling them on eBay for $1500.

Moral of the story.. People are greedy

[mrlooolz]

Hey Guys, Some of you might have seen me around. I started getting into the community 4 months ago now. I just got through this whole thread and I feel a little this roller coaster ride was very emotional. I applaud the noble cause of clacks@ retail or around. The idea is to share in the community. I think I was ignorant earlier and this really put somethings into prospective. I do reddit, plenty and I think I will do my fair share of trying to educate and drive the anti-profit mentality.

I am a big fan of the work, and whenever I get some extra dough, ill try trade up or get at a fair price, it just seems to me what I can do as a buyer or trader is opt to do it with somebody from the community, well to make sure it stays in the community. More so, I believe that would discourage anyone getting clacks at retail and flipping it. Anyways GH continues to impress me, with the values and mostly with the quality of the people. Today I saw a thread about helping Daryl get a cap he wanted and it was very sweet what everyone has gone and done. Tightly knit and quality, I'd say my new favorite mechanical form.

I tried to buy a pair of the new Tan Yeezy 350's this morning and jumped on the site at 9am on the dot which is when they became available. Managed to put one in my cart and attempted to purchase but was beaten by bots from people who are buying the shoes in bulk and reselling them on eBay for $1500.

Moral of the story.. People are greedy

Which is why I admire Nubb stand point and many others here. If you refuse to pay 1500 then the bots wont exist anymore. If you can afford $1500 then atleast buy them from somebody who is part of the community or where the money goes to good cause!

[pr0ximity]

What would you consider to be a fair trade in Topre Clacks for a Scarface WASD + Esc?

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What would you consider to be a fair trade in Topre Clacks for a Scarface WASD + Esc?

I wouldn't consider any clacks for that a fair trade. The value of the scarface set is max 50$

[pr0ximity]

What would you consider to be a fair trade in Topre Clacks for a Scarface WASD + Esc?

I wouldn't consider any clacks for that a fair trade. The value of the scarface set is max 50$

Interesting, figured Scarface sets were rare enough that they'd be valued higher. I rarely see them.

[Signature]

What would you consider to be a fair trade in Topre Clacks for a Scarface WASD + Esc?

I wouldn't consider any clacks for that a fair trade. The value of the scarface set is max 50$

Interesting, figured Scarface sets were rare enough that they'd be valued higher. I rarely see them.

webwit sold 3 a couple of months ago, however the last set didn't sell so he parted it, for like 3€ a key, therefore pretty many got a set to trade for clacks.

[pr0ximity]

What would you consider to be a fair trade in Topre Clacks for a Scarface WASD + Esc?

I wouldn't consider any clacks for that a fair trade. The value of the scarface set is max 50$

Interesting, figured Scarface sets were rare enough that they'd be valued higher. I rarely see them.

webwit sold 3 a couple of months ago, however the last set didn't sell so he parted it, for like 3€ a key, therefore pretty many got a set to trade for clacks.

Good to know, thanks

[DanielT]

What would you consider to be a fair trade in Topre Clacks for a Scarface WASD + Esc?

I wouldn't consider any clacks for that a fair trade. The value of the scarface set is max 50$

Interesting, figured Scarface sets were rare enough that they'd be valued higher. I rarely see them.

webwit sold 3 a couple of months ago, however the last set didn't sell so he parted it, for like 3€ a key, therefore pretty many got a set to trade for clacks.

Good to know, thanks

Not quite accurate http://deskthority.net/f-o-r-s-a-l-e-f58/the-wild-duck-exotics-boutique-t10089.html The caps went for 6€ a piece or 5€ if you bought 4. The fact that webwit sold them that cheap doesn't make them less valuable. Scarface caps are rare and only one set was splitted and sold like that.
I don't know if it's a fair trade or not for CC's , but I guess not. The quality of Scarface caps is very good, Cherry profile very cool thing to have on a board and I repeat, it's a rare item but people don't know the history and effort behind it and how hard was to get a set outside Korea ...
Some other really rare caps are the anodised Alu Esc's , but again people don't know the history so ... no value again

For example these https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=36551.msg687918#msg687918 are something most new people don't know anything about but if I had one SuperHero I would never trade it for a CC or other artisan. These were the begin of the artisan/custom caps times.

[dohbot]

Anyone know what a Blue Ogre of some kind would go for?

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What would you consider to be a fair trade in Topre Clacks for a Scarface WASD + Esc?

I wouldn't consider any clacks for that a fair trade. The value of the scarface set is max 50$

Interesting, figured Scarface sets were rare enough that they'd be valued higher. I rarely see them.

webwit sold 3 a couple of months ago, however the last set didn't sell so he parted it, for like 3€ a key, therefore pretty many got a set to trade for clacks.

Good to know, thanks

Not quite accurate http://deskthority.net/f-o-r-s-a-l-e-f58/the-wild-duck-exotics-boutique-t10089.html The caps went for 6€ a piece or 5€ if you bought 4. The fact that webwit sold them that cheap doesn't make them less valuable. Scarface caps are rare and only one set was splitted and sold like that.
I don't know if it's a fair trade or not for CC's , but I guess not. The quality of Scarface caps is very good, Cherry profile very cool thing to have on a board and I repeat, it's a rare item but people don't know the history and effort behind it and how hard was to get a set outside Korea ...
Some other really rare caps are the anodised Alu Esc's , but again people don't know the history so ... no value again

For example these https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=36551.msg687918#msg687918 are something most new people don't know anything about but if I had one SuperHero I would never trade it for a CC or other artisan. These were the begin of the artisan/custom caps times.

Everything has a history and it's up to everyone to value what they think is a good/bad trade, there is no right or wrong in that. However if you look at pure value the cc is worth more.

Anyone know what a Blue Ogre of some kind would go for?

Depends on which ones you mean. The new ones from the 420 sale are obtainable but at a really premium price I assume. The metallic blue ogre nubs has is one of a kind afaik, and I doubt he'll be selling it

[nubbinator]

Anyone know what a Blue Ogre of some kind would go for?

Depends on which ones you mean. The new ones from the 420 sale are obtainable but at a really premium price I assume. The metallic blue ogre nubs has is one of a kind afaik, and I doubt he'll be selling it

I might part with it if you paid my down payment on a house in my area...so like $50-75k.

So pretty much never.

[dohbot]

Anyone know what a Blue Ogre of some kind would go for?

Depends on which ones you mean. The new ones from the 420 sale are obtainable but at a really premium price I assume. The metallic blue ogre nubs has is one of a kind afaik, and I doubt he'll be selling it

I might part with it if you paid my down payment on a house in my area...so like $50-75k.

So pretty much never.

Yeah I understand. But wasn't there more than one in the 420 sale?

[PunksDead]

Topre Trophy Silver?

I guess between 150-175 (sorry nubs)

With the stupid prices Bros have been selling on mechmarket recently, you could post a CC for 300 over there and have someone buy instantly.

Just because people are retarded, doesn't mean you'll get max profit everytime. I told a fair price, which I stand by.  If we keep your logic, then I can sell my red alert keyset for 800$ cause hoffman sold a keyset for 1k. Some people don't see this hoppy as maximizing profit.

if someone offered me 1k for anything i wasnt attached to, you best believe i'd be about $900 richer... dem PP fees a killer

[nubbinator]

Anyone know what a Blue Ogre of some kind would go for?

Depends on which ones you mean. The new ones from the 420 sale are obtainable but at a really premium price I assume. The metallic blue ogre nubs has is one of a kind afaik, and I doubt he'll be selling it

I might part with it if you paid my down payment on a house in my area...so like $50-75k.

So pretty much never.

Yeah I understand. But wasn't there more than one in the 420 sale?

Metallic Milk Blue is, AFAIK, a one off.  QueasyRot is a teal color, not blue.

[dohbot]

Anyone know what a Blue Ogre of some kind would go for?

Depends on which ones you mean. The new ones from the 420 sale are obtainable but at a really premium price I assume. The metallic blue ogre nubs has is one of a kind afaik, and I doubt he'll be selling it

I might part with it if you paid my down payment on a house in my area...so like $50-75k.

So pretty much never.

Yeah I understand. But wasn't there more than one in the 420 sale?

Metallic Milk Blue is, AFAIK, a one off.  QueasyRot is a teal color, not blue.

Well yeah I wasn't really talking about milk blue (although hopefully not in one of the three clackvents that I win this year ) (and milk blue is really hawt) That and I am pretty sure that QueasyRot will look better on my Hyperfuse.

[Smeagol_RP]

How much for one of these? Bought it two years ago, here.



Ps: not my picture.

[beehatch]

How much for one of these? Bought it two years ago, here.

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Ps: not my picture.

$200 dorrah