Price Check- What's it Worth?

[intelli78]

MX reds are just like Nixdorfs, they're both linear but Nixdorfs are more rare

Nice attempt to troll, but with Nixdorfs you're getting something substantially different-- clear tops, not otherwise available until recently reproduced. The difference between other customs and the outrageously priced 356 boards is less apparent.

[HPE1000]

As far as I can tell, there is no appreciable difference between these 356 boards and more common customs like the KMAC. There are just fewer of them and they've acquired a reputation for being extra desirable ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

There is also no difference between a kmac and a filco with a vortex case

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

we could keep going down

MX reds are just like Nixdorfs, they're both linear but Nixdorfs are more rare

#truth

spread the word people

[billnye]

MX reds are just like Nixdorfs, they're both linear but Nixdorfs are more rare

Nice attempt to troll, but with Nixdorfs you're getting something substantially different-- clear tops, not otherwise available until recently reproduced. The difference between other customs and the outrageously priced 356 boards is less apparent.

Lol just banter man, no harm meant.

But if you're basing the differences on aesthetics, 356 boards have a distinct case look that KMACs don't have. Also, 356 boards have brass inserts in the back that (afaik) no KMAC has.

[HPE1000]

Yeah, besides, I don't really think the clear tops are the reason people go crazy over nixdorfs. Obviously it is part of the allure, but they are also incredibly smooth which, at least for me, is the most important part of a linear switch. It's the whole package, and I think that could be said about korean customs. Quality machining, quality anodizing, premium features. (Not to say that a KMAC doesn't have that, but as billnye said, the added feature in a lot of OTD keyboards is the brass insert)

If you are paying groupbuy price, an OTD keyboard won't be much more than a KMAC anyway.

Yes, 356 series boards can become incredibly marked up due to their rarity and desirability, but the same could be said for click clacks and not many people question click clack values (To an extent)

Just my quick thoughts

[HPE1000]

MX reds are just like Nixdorfs, they're both linear but Nixdorfs are more rare

Nice attempt to troll, but with Nixdorfs you're getting something substantially different-- clear tops, not otherwise available until recently reproduced. The difference between other customs and the outrageously priced 356 boards is less apparent.

Lol just banter man, no harm meant.

But if you're basing the differences on aesthetics, 356 boards have a distinct case look that KMACs don't have. Also, 356 boards have brass inserts in the back that (afaik) no KMAC has.

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Is that powder coating?

[intelli78]

I got ya, and good points, the brass is certainly cool, but I guess personally it just seems like the hype and price is disproportionate to the overall product considering the similar alternatives available, but after all this is GH  They are nice!

I do feel similarly about artisan caps for the most part. There are a couple I really like and would be willing to pay for, but the market's definitely a bit out of hand

[billnye]

MX reds are just like Nixdorfs, they're both linear but Nixdorfs are more rare

Nice attempt to troll, but with Nixdorfs you're getting something substantially different-- clear tops, not otherwise available until recently reproduced. The difference between other customs and the outrageously priced 356 boards is less apparent.

Lol just banter man, no harm meant.

But if you're basing the differences on aesthetics, 356 boards have a distinct case look that KMACs don't have. Also, 356 boards have brass inserts in the back that (afaik) no KMAC has.

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Is that powder coating?

Nope!

[HPE1000]

MX reds are just like Nixdorfs, they're both linear but Nixdorfs are more rare

Nice attempt to troll, but with Nixdorfs you're getting something substantially different-- clear tops, not otherwise available until recently reproduced. The difference between other customs and the outrageously priced 356 boards is less apparent.

Lol just banter man, no harm meant.

But if you're basing the differences on aesthetics, 356 boards have a distinct case look that KMACs don't have. Also, 356 boards have brass inserts in the back that (afaik) no KMAC has.

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Is that powder coating?

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Nope!

Then what is it? ;_;

[billnye]

MX reds are just like Nixdorfs, they're both linear but Nixdorfs are more rare

Nice attempt to troll, but with Nixdorfs you're getting something substantially different-- clear tops, not otherwise available until recently reproduced. The difference between other customs and the outrageously priced 356 boards is less apparent.

Lol just banter man, no harm meant.

But if you're basing the differences on aesthetics, 356 boards have a distinct case look that KMACs don't have. Also, 356 boards have brass inserts in the back that (afaik) no KMAC has.

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Is that powder coating?

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Nope!

Then what is it? ;_;

Anodization just like apple silver or black.

[HPE1000]

MX reds are just like Nixdorfs, they're both linear but Nixdorfs are more rare

Nice attempt to troll, but with Nixdorfs you're getting something substantially different-- clear tops, not otherwise available until recently reproduced. The difference between other customs and the outrageously priced 356 boards is less apparent.

Lol just banter man, no harm meant.

But if you're basing the differences on aesthetics, 356 boards have a distinct case look that KMACs don't have. Also, 356 boards have brass inserts in the back that (afaik) no KMAC has.

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Is that powder coating?

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Nope!

Then what is it? ;_;

Anodization just like apple silver or black.

This isn't possible, my eyes are broken or something. That so looks like powder coating.

[billnye]

MX reds are just like Nixdorfs, they're both linear but Nixdorfs are more rare

Nice attempt to troll, but with Nixdorfs you're getting something substantially different-- clear tops, not otherwise available until recently reproduced. The difference between other customs and the outrageously priced 356 boards is less apparent.

Lol just banter man, no harm meant.

But if you're basing the differences on aesthetics, 356 boards have a distinct case look that KMACs don't have. Also, 356 boards have brass inserts in the back that (afaik) no KMAC has.

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Is that powder coating?

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Nope!

Then what is it? ;_;

Anodization just like apple silver or black.

This isn't possible, my eyes are broken or something. That so looks like powder coating.

Let me find the blog post. I assume it's ano since all the others are. If a Korean member wants to translate I guess we can find out for sure

[Photekq]

Bill, the CLS is steel and is powder coated.

[HPE1000]

IN YO FACE

just kidding

[billnye]

IN YO FACE

just kidding

Guess I can't be right all the time

[Americanmeltdown]

I have a monterey k104 w/ blue alps. Picture here in my reddit thread:

http://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/2oy3js/photoshelp_need_help_correctly_pricing_a_monterey/

Any help on a price would be great!

[Flyersfan1]

Can I get a price check on a full size Realforce 45g uniform with no caps? Thanks =)

[Puddsy]

Can I get a price check on a full size Realforce 45g uniform with no caps? Thanks =)

No caps? $100

It's not worth the effort to actually find caps for them.

[ComradeSniper]

I have a monterey k104 w/ blue alps. Picture here in my reddit thread:

http://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/2oy3js/photoshelp_need_help_correctly_pricing_a_monterey/

Any help on a price would be great!

I think those are SMK "Monterey" Blues, not Blue Alps. I may be mistaken but I've never heard of a Monterey K104 with Blue Alps, however I have owned one with complicated whites so I suppose it's possible.

Assuming it's monterey blues, the K104 is one of the more valued monterey blue boards so I'd say $50+shipping is fair. That's what I sold mine for a few months ago.

[MGH]

Can I get a price check on a 10th Anniversary Realforce JIS layout and a CM novatouch with and without keycaps?

[Flyersfan1]

Can I get a price check on a full size Realforce 45g uniform with no caps? Thanks =)

No caps? $100

It's not worth the effort to actually find caps for them.

Thanks TS!

[azhdar]

Can I get a price check on a 10th Anniversary Realforce JIS layout and a CM novatouch with and without keycaps?

Novatouch keycaps are worth like 10$ , the board itself should resell lower than retail price .

[luis911]

I was curious on the value of my Hyperfuse DSA set. Includes base, mods, tsangan, ergodox, and cable. Thanks

[IvanIvanovich]

Thinking about selling on my RARE as hell Schlumburger G80-1246. Since this is the only one I have ever seen anywhere I am not really sure where I should be pricing it at...
it's this

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plate mounted blacks in a matrix board with very rare layout legends doubleshots and a few pad printed. Overall in excellent condition for something from around 1985, has some mild yellowing especially on casebody. Has a 15 pin parallel connector though...

No one has any opinion?

[Puddsy]

Thinking about selling on my RARE as hell Schlumburger G80-1246. Since this is the only one I have ever seen anywhere I am not really sure where I should be pricing it at...
it's this

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plate mounted blacks in a matrix board with very rare layout legends doubleshots and a few pad printed. Overall in excellent condition for something from around 1985, has some mild yellowing especially on casebody. Has a 15 pin parallel connector though...

No one has any opinion?

I think people just don't know. I've never heard of something like this before.

$150 maybe? I have no idea, dude.

[spiritistz]

Hi guys I'm just going to sell my Filco NINJA Brown Switch keyboard. 





I bought it from Keyboard Company(keyboardco.com) about £126 at 21/10/2014, only used for 2 weeks. Everything is under great condition.

Gonna send with origin packs with all things it comes with (1 Keypuller, 2 WinKeys, 1 PS/2 Adapter, Warranty)

How much would you guys reckon?

Thanks!

[Signature]

Hi guys I'm just going to sell my Filco NINJA Brown Switch keyboard. 

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I bought it from Keyboard Company(keyboardco.com) about £126 at 21/10/2014, only used for 2 weeks. Everything is under great condition.

Gonna send with origin packs with all things it comes with (1 Keypuller, 2 WinKeys, 1 PS/2 Adapter, Warranty)

How much would you guys reckon?

Thanks!

prob 150$ ish

[Synjin]

How much would a brand new Ducky shine 3 with MX browns and red LEDs sell for? It wil come with all the keycaps as well as the puller it had within the box. Never even turned it on once.

[user 18]

Probably the price you bought it for, less $10-15

[azhdar]

Sorry about the ultra potato pictures , but is this what I believe it is ? :

http://imgur.com/a/pCowk

[fohat.digs]

Sorry about the ultra potato pictures , but is this what I believe it is ? :

http://imgur.com/a/pCowk

A dirty ISO Wyse keyboard?

[nubbinator]

Sorry about the ultra potato pictures , but is this what I believe it is ? :

http://imgur.com/a/pCowk

What, an ISO thin Wyse set?  Yes.  Not worth a ton since it's thin ABS, looks filthy, and requires a moogle to be useable.  I wouldn't pay more than $15 for it.

[azhdar]

Sorry about the ultra potato pictures , but is this what I believe it is ? :

http://imgur.com/a/pCowk

What, an ISO thin Wyse set?  Yes.  Not worth a ton since it's thin ABS, looks filthy, and requires a moogle to be useable.  I wouldn't pay more than $15 for it.

aren't the switches very valuable ?
Wyse black switches ?

[nubbinator]

aren't the switches very valuable ?
Wyse black switches ?

Very valuable?  Nope.  And they're not Wyse Blacks, they're Cherry Blacks that may be "vintage" Blacks.  If they're "vintage" (and just because it's Wyse doesn't mean they're "vintage") Blacks, they're worth about a nickel more a switch than used Blacks and "old" Blacks, so they're $0.20 to $0.30 each, with $0.25 being the most common fair price for them.  And that's the desoldered, tested, and clean switch price.  If you leave them on the board or if they're filthy, $010 to $0.15 a switch is a fair price.

[azhdar]

aren't the switches very valuable ?
Wyse black switches ?

Very valuable?  Nope.  And they're not Wyse Blacks, they're Cherry Blacks that may be "vintage" Blacks.  If they're "vintage" (and just because it's Wyse doesn't mean they're "vintage") Blacks, they're worth about a nickel more a switch than used Blacks and "old" Blacks, so they're $0.20 to $0.30 each, with $0.25 being the most common fair price for them.  And that's the desoldered, tested, and clean switch price.  If you leave them on the board or if they're filthy, $010 to $0.15 a switch is a fair price.

Ok ,  thanks .
So that's only 100+ free black switches for me .
Are you sure this is an ABS set , texture feels like PBT to me .
And ISO sets (especially Azertys) are very valuable to some of us

[nubbinator]

It's doubleshot, its ABS.

They're valuable to some people, but they sell for less on average.

[Jixr]

I'm thinking of downsizing my keyboard collection, and I've been thinking of letting my duck mini go.
It looks pretty, but I don't use it, and am moving soon and that money could buy me some new furniture and stuff.

Duck Mini ( fully programable, supports multiple layouts )
Tex Alum Case ( silver )
Vintage blacks, with SIP led sockets ( includes leds )
BSP keycap set ( $150 set ) full TKL set including blue alum spacebar ( and a beige one as well )

Fantastic keyboard, but Just fishing to see what Realistically I could get for it on here.

[Synjin]

I'm thinking of downsizing my keyboard collection, and I've been thinking of letting my duck mini go.
It looks pretty, but I don't use it, and am moving soon and that money could buy me some new furniture and stuff.

Duck Mini ( fully programable, supports multiple layouts )
Tex Alum Case ( silver )
Vintage blacks, with SIP led sockets ( includes leds )
BSP keycap set ( $150 set ) full TKL set including blue alum spacebar ( and a beige one as well )

Fantastic keyboard, but Just fishing to see what Realistically I could get for it on here.

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I was just wondering how much the value of my newly assembled duck viper would be since I was thinking of using it in a trade and I was offered $350 for it by https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=profile;u=41300 and he flipped when i declined his offer.

Potato pics from my phone's camera.



Newly Built and only typed on for about an hour to test that everything works
All outer switches are Cherry MX Greens with gold custom Korean springs.
the rest of the switches are lubed Ergo 62g clears with gold Korean springs as well.

All switches have SIP sockets within them for easier LED changing.

PCB was cleaned several times to ensure that there are no more traces of flux from soldering (None that I can see or feel) with professional grade PCB cleaner. The cleaner never made contact with the insides of the switches as I wanted to be sure that my lubing was not done in vain.

LEDs used were sky blue, white, as well as cyan.

What would be an estimate value for this? All I know is that I purchased all the parts to it and that it cost me approximately $280-$300 to get it shipped to my doorstep for the Viper kit alone because of EMS.

[berserkfan]

I just feel so disturbed by the prices on some of these Korean keyboards as well as the market's willingness to pay.

[bear95]

Would it be ok to sell my gh60 order (including switches) for what I paid for? I've decided I was satisifed with a stock mechanical keyboard and should spend money elsewhere like skis and computer monitors :/ .

[nimp0u]

Whats a laser cut 1.5 mm aluminium mounting frame for a phantom PCB worth? Its in ISO-Win layout and ships from Austria (Europe). I have 9 of them for sale.

[fohat.digs]

I just feel so disturbed by the prices on some of these Korean keyboards as well as the market's willingness to pay.

Why?

A "free market" is a mechanism to determine the price of something right now.

Ordering a basket full of parts from various sources all over the world, carefully assembling them, cleaning and adjusting - that is a significant investment of time and money and energy.

The final item that I would really like to have would be a Kingsaver, but the $300+ price tag has always put me off. That is my problem, because I am chasing a "collectible" rather than a "commodity"

If my bank account had another "0" at the end of the number I would not even blink at the purchase, but alas .....

[Synjin]

I just feel so disturbed by the prices on some of these Korean keyboards as well as the market's willingness to pay.

Why?

A "free market" is a mechanism to determine the price of something right now.

Ordering a basket full of parts from various sources all over the world, carefully assembling them, cleaning and adjusting - that is a significant investment of time and money and energy.

The final item that I would really like to have would be a Kingsaver, but the $300+ price tag has always put me off. That is my problem, because I am chasing a "collectible" rather than a "commodity"

If my bank account had another "0" at the end of the number I would not even blink at the purchase, but alas .....

I totally agree with you. No one reallynforces us to make any of the purchases. I just recently purchased several KB that I will be assembling for my collection but I can say that I am 100% satisfied as long as I know that even if I'm a student, as long ad I can provide for my wife and child as well as save up for their future and pay the bills, there is nothing other people can tell me that would make me regret my hobby expenses. Btw why a kingsaver?

[HoffmanMyster]

Btw why a kingsaver?

He probably likes Alps.    AFAIK, Kingsaver is the most available (maybe the only?) TKL Alps custom board.

[Signature]

Btw why a kingsaver?

He probably likes Alps.    AFAIK, Kingsaver is the most available (maybe the only?) TKL Alps custom board.

Nah there are some korean alps TKLs but in a very low rate compared to the kingsaver

[billnye]

Btw why a kingsaver?

He probably likes Alps.    AFAIK, Kingsaver is the most available (maybe the only?) TKL Alps custom board.

Nah there are some korean alps TKLs but in a very low rate compared to the kingsaver

This user made his own plate for alps on his 356cl

[Signature]

Btw why a kingsaver?

He probably likes Alps.    AFAIK, Kingsaver is the most available (maybe the only?) TKL Alps custom board.

Nah there are some korean alps TKLs but in a very low rate compared to the kingsaver

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This user made his own plate for alps on his 356cl

lol it sounds like a fashion show

[fohat.digs]

it sounds like a fashion show

Right you are!

The only thing that would compel me to climb above my Filco Zero with blue Alps and special caps would be an awesome metal case. And not just for looks, although that would be a big plus as well.

[Ngt]

Btw why a kingsaver?

He probably likes Alps.    AFAIK, Kingsaver is the most available (maybe the only?) TKL Alps custom board.

Nah there are some korean alps TKLs but in a very low rate compared to the kingsaver

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This user made his own plate for alps on his 356cl

How much does that cost? Can you buy Alps switches alone? Are they expensive? Like you could do for Cherry MX.

[geogga]

KMAC 1 with blues, lube, stickers etc, basically fully customized to your likings?

[tgujay]

Btw why a kingsaver?

He probably likes Alps.    AFAIK, Kingsaver is the most available (maybe the only?) TKL Alps custom board.

Nah there are some korean alps TKLs but in a very low rate compared to the kingsaver

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This user made his own plate for alps on his 356cl

How much does that cost? Can you buy Alps switches alone? Are they expensive? Like you could do for Cherry MX.

You can buy Matias switches which are ALPS compatible at http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_list&c=52