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Offline Em3xus

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« on: Thu, 17 May 2012, 17:56:10 »
Hi all,

I have been on the hunt for some clear Cherry MX keycaps for my Ducky DK9008 Shining, but can't seem to find any at a decent price.

I have contacted Signature Plastics, and they can do the standard 1x1 Esc, WASD and Arrow keys for $1 each (see image below)




I thought why not see if anyone else would be interested in a group buy for additional keycaps:


Please also note that theys keys are not full height. See image below for reference:



I have never done this before, and would really appreciate any feedback on the process.


Prices

Individual pricing for the various shapes is below. Keyset pricing is a bit
different, so that is listed below the individual pricing. Please note that
individual key pricing is specific to each row.
1x keys
1 - 75 keys - $1.00 each from stock
100 keys $0.80 / each
150 keys $0.63 / each
200 keys $0.55 / each
250 keys $0.50 / each

1.25x keys
1 key $49.47 / each
5 keys $10.27 / each
10 keys $5.37 / each
25 keys $2.43 / each
50 keys $1.45 / each
75 keys $1.12 / each
100 keys $0.96 / each

1.5x keys
1 key $49.47 / each
5 keys $10.27 / each
10 keys $5.37 / each
25 keys $2.43 / each
50 keys $1.45 / each
75 keys $1.12 / each
100 keys $0.96 / each

1.75x keys
1 key $49.47 / each
5 keys $10.27 / each
10 keys $5.37 / each
25 keys $2.43 / each
50 keys $1.45 / each
75 keys $1.12 / each
100 keys $0.96 / each

2x keys
1 key $49.49 / each
5 keys $10.29 / each
10 keys $5.39 / each
25 keys $2.45 / each
50 keys $1.47 / each
75 keys $1.15 / each
100 keys $0.98 / each

2.25x keys
1 key $49.88 / each
5 keys $10.68 / each
10 keys $5.78 / each
25 keys $2.84 / each
50 keys $1.86 / each
75 keys $1.54 / each
100 keys $1.37 / each

2.75x keys
1 key $49.88 / each
5 keys $10.68 / each
10 keys $5.78 / each
25 keys $2.84 / each
50 keys $1.86 / each
75 keys $1.54 / each
100 keys $1.37 / each

Spacebars
1 key $50.23 / each
5 keys $11.03 / each
10 keys $6.13 / each
25 keys $3.19 / each
50 keys $2.21 / each
75 keys $1.88 / each
100 keys $1.72 / each

104 keyset
1 set $794.77 / set
5 sets $183.25 / set
10 sets $106.81 / set
25 sets $60.94 / set
50 sets $45.66 / set

Please note that pricing does not include shipping costs. In order to
receive these volume prices, one order must be placed and it may only be
shipped to one address. Keysets, though priced as a set, will be shipping in
bulk.
« Last Edit: Fri, 19 October 2012, 23:21:51 by reaper »
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Offline tobr1an

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« Reply #1 on: Thu, 17 May 2012, 18:19:03 »
Looks great! Would be interested
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Offline merijn

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« Reply #2 on: Thu, 17 May 2012, 18:24:59 »
Would it be possible to see them on a keyboard? (With and without leds turned on.)
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Offline Em3xus

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« Reply #3 on: Thu, 17 May 2012, 18:38:20 »
I asked if they could give me any pictures of these on a backlit keyboard, but Melissa didn't have any around.

I have seen an ebay auction for just the WASD keys which showed them with backlighting, but can't find it just now.
This was all that I could scrounge up (horrible quality!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuIs8SUDGGY
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« Reply #4 on: Thu, 17 May 2012, 18:43:24 »
Quote from: merijn;594973
Would it be possible to see them on a keyboard? (With and without leds turned on.)

Googled these, pictures are not mine. (couldn't find one with spacebar and stuff)

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EDIT: Oh lol I just realized I have clear keycaps in my avatar
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Offline Em3xus

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« Reply #5 on: Thu, 17 May 2012, 18:48:38 »
Quote from: Sifo;594984
Googled these, pictures are not mine. (couldn't find one with spacebar and stuff)

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EDIT: Oh lol I just realized I have clear keycaps in my avatar

Those are the ones!

Your 'googling' skills far surpass mine good sir. I couldn't find any in a hurry to save myself!
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« Reply #6 on: Thu, 17 May 2012, 18:51:14 »
Interested in a full 104 keyset. If it's not gonna happen, I will go with some individual keys as well.
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Offline __red__

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« Reply #7 on: Thu, 17 May 2012, 19:03:21 »
I'd be looking for the flattest 1x1.  I'd love to know how much 200 of these puppies would set me back.
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« Reply #8 on: Thu, 17 May 2012, 20:46:15 »





^ advertised...

This is real life in the day.


BTW, these are all mine.
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Offline Em3xus

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« Reply #9 on: Thu, 17 May 2012, 20:55:09 »
Very nice selection you have there squarebox. This is what I am going for!
Can you feel any difference in the height of the clear keycaps compared to the standard ones on your Mionix and Razer keyboard? I don't think that I'd mind but it could be the most annoying thing in the world when typing xD won't know till I've tried it myself. That's if they are full height, from those pics they might be the same!

Guys, I'll try and contact Melissa again sometime today for exact prices and tier discounts on the other keys + full sets. I'm at work currently so quickly updating when I can.
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« Reply #10 on: Thu, 17 May 2012, 23:38:43 »
Is there any possibility of getting discounted prices if enough are ordered? I am interested in a full keyboard's worth.

Tell us what the discounts will be. I am very interested in this.
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Offline Em3xus

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« Reply #11 on: Fri, 18 May 2012, 00:40:58 »
I've sent a request to Melissa at SP for a full quote on costs, discounts and shipping options. Just waiting for a reply now.
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Offline Djuzuh

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« Reply #12 on: Fri, 18 May 2012, 01:00:48 »
Meh, you know a lot of those options where open in the group buy round 4? and some of them still are?
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« Reply #13 on: Fri, 18 May 2012, 01:06:38 »
You're going to have to wait until Monday. SP doesn't work on Fridays.
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« Reply #14 on: Fri, 18 May 2012, 01:22:41 »
What's the difference between clear and transparent??? I thought there were already 104 transparent sets floating around. Is there an option for a frosted icey look?? those are the ones I'm dying to get a hold of.
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« Reply #15 on: Fri, 18 May 2012, 02:06:52 »
Quote from: Em3xus;595041
Very nice selection you have there squarebox. This is what I am going for!
Can you feel any difference in the height of the clear keycaps compared to the standard ones on your Mionix and Razer keyboard? I don't think that I'd mind but it could be the most annoying thing in the world when typing xD won't know till I've tried it myself. That's if they are full height, from those pics they might be the same!

Guys, I'll try and contact Melissa again sometime today for exact prices and tier discounts on the other keys + full sets. I'm at work currently so quickly updating when I can.

The difference is very minute in height (<1mm). You will still notice the keycaps as you type due the difference in texture.
If you can get orders over 250 piece each, they will be cheap.
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« Reply #16 on: Fri, 18 May 2012, 04:19:40 »
look so cool.
its more cool if deep transparent shows feel like ICE.  (sixty`s Clickclack ICE keycap)
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« Reply #17 on: Fri, 18 May 2012, 22:04:42 »
i want smoke clear color more...
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« Reply #18 on: Sat, 19 May 2012, 00:41:08 »
Quote from: ekw808;595154
What's the difference between clear and transparent??? I thought there were already 104 transparent sets floating around. Is there an option for a frosted icey look?? those are the ones I'm dying to get a hold of.

Mostly, the difference for me is that most of the other clear/smoke/translucent keysets around have all been printed. If I go clear, I'm getting blankes.
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« Reply #19 on: Sat, 19 May 2012, 04:24:04 »
Quote from: Choi Young Gyoo;595634
i want smoke clear color more...

there's half-black translucent keycaps floating in the market

Quote from: dorkvader;595679
Mostly, the difference for me is that most of the other clear/smoke/translucent keysets around have all been printed. If I go clear, I'm getting blankes.

i don't remember coming across any clear / transparent that is printed (only kbc half-black transparent).
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« Reply #20 on: Sat, 19 May 2012, 05:30:41 »
^ qtan5370 has this one for sale
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Offline Mike Rowe

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« Reply #21 on: Sat, 19 May 2012, 06:12:04 »
I'm in.
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« Reply #22 on: Sat, 19 May 2012, 07:54:54 »
Someone should do clear keycaps with Cherry clears and one of those clear acrylic cases.
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« Reply #23 on: Sat, 19 May 2012, 11:20:24 »
Quote from: Netdewt;595772
Someone should do clear keycaps with Cherry clears and one of those clear acrylic cases.

Like this? (switches are browns, not clears)

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Offline Em3xus

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« Reply #24 on: Mon, 21 May 2012, 18:30:21 »
Prices

Individual pricing for the various shapes is below. Keyset pricing is a bit
different, so that is listed below the individual pricing. Please note that
individual key pricing is specific to each row.
1x keys
1 - 75 keys - $1.00 each from stock
100 keys        $0.80 / each
150 keys        $0.63 / each
200 keys        $0.55 / each
250 keys        $0.50 / each

1.25x keys
1 key           $49.47 / each
5 keys          $10.27 / each
10 keys $5.37 / each
25 keys $2.43 / each
50 keys $1.45 / each
75 keys $1.12 / each
100 keys        $0.96 / each

1.5x keys
1 key           $49.47 / each
5 keys          $10.27 / each
10 keys $5.37 / each
25 keys $2.43 / each
50 keys $1.45 / each
75 keys $1.12 / each
100 keys        $0.96 / each

1.75x keys
1 key           $49.47 / each
5 keys          $10.27 / each
10 keys $5.37 / each
25 keys $2.43 / each
50 keys $1.45 / each
75 keys $1.12 / each
100 keys        $0.96 / each

2x keys
1 key           $49.49 / each
5 keys          $10.29 / each
10 keys $5.39 / each
25 keys $2.45 / each
50 keys $1.47 / each
75 keys $1.15 / each
100 keys        $0.98 / each

2.25x keys
1 key           $49.88 / each
5 keys          $10.68 / each
10 keys $5.78 / each
25 keys $2.84 / each
50 keys $1.86 / each
75 keys $1.54 / each
100 keys        $1.37 / each

2.75x keys
1 key           $49.88 / each
5 keys          $10.68 / each
10 keys $5.78 / each
25 keys $2.84 / each
50 keys $1.86 / each
75 keys $1.54 / each
100 keys        $1.37 / each

Spacebars
1 key           $50.23 / each
5 keys          $11.03 / each
10 keys $6.13 / each
25 keys $3.19 / each
50 keys $2.21 / each
75 keys $1.88 / each
100 keys        $1.72 / each

104 keyset
1 set           $794.77 / set
5 sets          $183.25 / set
10 sets $106.81 / set
25 sets $60.94 / set
50 sets $45.66 / set

Please note that pricing does not include shipping costs. In order to
receive these volume prices, one order must be placed and it may only be
shipped to one address. Keysets, though priced as a set, will be shipping in
bulk.
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« Reply #25 on: Mon, 21 May 2012, 18:49:47 »
I'm in for most everything but not a full set.
« Last Edit: Mon, 21 May 2012, 19:29:38 by shawn o »
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« Reply #26 on: Mon, 21 May 2012, 18:51:25 »
I would buy a few keys, but not a whole set.
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« Reply #27 on: Tue, 22 May 2012, 00:04:19 »
Hey I think it might be a good idea to update your first post with the pricings!
I'm also interested in this.
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« Reply #28 on: Tue, 22 May 2012, 00:17:30 »
For a 33 (or 37)-key set, the numbers should be something like:
12 from one row
11 from the other
10 from the last (14 with arrow keys for a 37-keyset)

14 orders is 150+ from each row, or 23.31 for a 37-key set. We should be aiming for this, IMO.
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Offline Em3xus

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« Reply #29 on: Tue, 22 May 2012, 00:48:28 »
I have updated my first post with the prices now. Thanks Narc ;)

Unfortunately I am very strapped for time these days with work, and can't see how I would go about ordering + re-sending out all of the keys to people that would like to participate.

If anyone else could either help me with the logistics of this, or take over on the actual ordering part that would be fantastic. (I was hoping that SP could send out to everyone individually, but Melissa has advised that they cannot do this)
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« Reply #30 on: Tue, 22 May 2012, 04:42:38 »
anyone up for holding this group buy? i'm in for separate keys!
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« Reply #31 on: Wed, 23 May 2012, 09:03:32 »
What about an ISO 105 layout?
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« Reply #32 on: Thu, 24 May 2012, 07:01:19 »
can clear caps be lasered or engraved?
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« Reply #33 on: Wed, 12 September 2012, 00:06:18 »
Did this die a death?  I'm still down for 200+ by myself so that has to help - right?
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« Reply #34 on: Wed, 12 September 2012, 00:09:30 »
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« Reply #35 on: Wed, 12 September 2012, 00:26:37 »
No quantity discount.  Guess I have to call them directly.
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« Reply #36 on: Wed, 12 September 2012, 00:35:46 »
And no modifiers.
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« Reply #37 on: Sat, 13 October 2012, 15:25:08 »
I am intent on getting a 37-40 key set for my Ducky Shine 2. I can't see the reactive lighting most of the time when I'm trying to show it off or something XD The green LEDs should look pretty hackish when typing with clear keycaps ^_^
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« Reply #38 on: Sat, 13 October 2012, 21:15:55 »
Quote from: Flip on Sat, 13 October 2012, 15:25:08
I am intent on getting a 37-40 key set for my Ducky Shine 2. I can't see the reactive lighting most of the time when I'm trying to show it off or something XD The green LEDs should look pretty hackish when typing with clear keycaps ^_^
I'm also intent on getting at LEAST one 33-37 key set. We should do an IC and go through with it. I'm sure we can pull this off, even with only a few orders.
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« Reply #39 on: Sun, 14 October 2012, 07:49:58 »
I'd be interested in a complete set of these depending on the price.
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