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[GB] Cherry MX Silent Black Switches - Shipping Update
« on: Sat, 29 July 2017, 10:11:04 »
Hey everyone!

The IC https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=90760.50 went fantastically, really overwhelmed by the responses.

A total of nearly 70,000 switches were asked for in the IC.

The GB link is here: https://opticboards.com/group-buys/mx-silent-black. These will be £26 for a pack of 120 plus shipping.

The US Proxy will be https://www.novelkeys.xyz/product/group-buy-cherry-mx-silent-black-switches/
I'll add in a direct link once I have it. These will be $39 for a pack of 120 plus shipping.

These are PCB mount, non RGB switches.

The lead time for these switches are 10-12 weeks since they are being bought direct from a the Cherry Distributor here in Europe.

Let me know if you have any questions.

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LATEST UPDATE

I've just had an email back from the distributor. They have given me an estimated delivery date of 23rd November 2017! Which is way ahead of the expected schedule. It is worth noting that this date is when the distributor expects to have them. There will be some time after that for the switches to ship to me, and then on to you guys. It's looking like you should definitely have your switches before Christmas!
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Re: [GB] Cherry MX Silent Black Switches
« Reply #1 on: Tue, 01 August 2017, 06:14:41 »
How did I miss this IC? I recently looked into getting some mx silent blacks but couldn't find a seller. Ordered 2 packs! :D

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Re: [GB] Cherry MX Silent Black Switches
« Reply #2 on: Tue, 01 August 2017, 06:38:55 »
Awesome news on the GB :)

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Re: [GB] Cherry MX Silent Black Switches
« Reply #3 on: Tue, 01 August 2017, 07:13:25 »
Would you please periodically update us about the MOQ progress? I really want these switches.
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Re: [GB] Cherry MX Silent Black Switches
« Reply #4 on: Tue, 01 August 2017, 09:45:29 »
Would you please periodically update us about the MOQ progress? I really want these switches.

We are at 57.25% of MOQ although I haven't had an update from NovelKeys today yet.

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Re: [GB] Cherry MX Silent Black Switches
« Reply #5 on: Tue, 01 August 2017, 10:32:17 »
bought 6 packs, let's help this ;)
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Re: [GB] Cherry MX Silent Black Switches
« Reply #6 on: Tue, 01 August 2017, 10:50:57 »
bought 6 packs, let's help this ;)

Legend! Second largest order so far ;)

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Re: [GB] Cherry MX Silent Black Switches
« Reply #7 on: Tue, 01 August 2017, 11:00:59 »
hope to be the 2nd to be shipped as well!! hehe  :thumb:
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Re: [GB] Cherry MX Silent Black Switches
« Reply #8 on: Tue, 01 August 2017, 11:05:10 »
hope to be the 2nd to be shipped as well!! hehe  :thumb:

Well only about 60th in the queue. ;) I'll be shipping in the order that the orders were placed. :D

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Re: [GB] Cherry MX Silent Black Switches
« Reply #9 on: Tue, 01 August 2017, 11:06:28 »
grrr! that's not fair  :-[ :-[
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Re: [GB] Cherry MX Silent Black Switches
« Reply #10 on: Tue, 01 August 2017, 11:10:34 »
We are at 57.25% of MOQ although I haven't had an update from NovelKeys today yet.
Great, thanks for sharing.
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Re: [GB] Cherry MX Silent Black Switches
« Reply #11 on: Tue, 01 August 2017, 11:11:59 »
We are at 57.25% of MOQ although I haven't had an update from NovelKeys today yet.
Great, thanks for sharing.

No problem, I'll try and keep this updated roughly every 10% :D

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Re: [GB] Cherry MX Silent Black Switches
« Reply #12 on: Tue, 01 August 2017, 11:13:55 »
We are at 57.25% of MOQ although I haven't had an update from NovelKeys today yet.
Great, thanks for sharing.

No problem, I'll try and keep this updated roughly every 10% :D
See you in twenty minutes then.
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Re: [GB] Cherry MX Silent Black Switches
« Reply #13 on: Tue, 01 August 2017, 13:00:41 »
I'll order a pack or two when I get paid. Need a ton of these lol
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Re: [GB] Cherry MX Silent Black Switches
« Reply #14 on: Tue, 01 August 2017, 15:29:42 »
I'll order a pack or two when I get paid. Need a ton of these lol

Make sure you don't forget, I doubt you'll see these kind of prices again :D

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« Reply #15 on: Tue, 01 August 2017, 15:51:06 »
I'll order a pack or two when I get paid. Need a ton of these lol

Make sure you don't forget, I doubt you'll see these kind of prices again :D

oh i won't lol
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Re: [GB] Cherry MX Silent Black Switches - 59.5% of MOQ
« Reply #16 on: Tue, 01 August 2017, 16:05:32 »
Will this keep running after the MOQ is met?

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Re: [GB] Cherry MX Silent Black Switches - 59.5% of MOQ
« Reply #17 on: Tue, 01 August 2017, 16:13:33 »
Will this keep running after the MOQ is met?

Yes it will.

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« Reply #19 on: Tue, 01 August 2017, 20:48:47 »
I keep telling myself I'm not spending any more money on keyboard stuff, but I'm interested. I may get in on this.
Maybe they're waiting for gasmasks and latex to get sexy again.

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Re: [GB] Cherry MX Silent Black Switches - 59.5% of MOQ
« Reply #20 on: Wed, 02 August 2017, 09:52:38 »
I keep telling myself I'm not spending any more money on keyboard stuff, but I'm interested. I may get in on this.

Don't miss out on this, it's probably the cheapest that you will ever see Cherry MX Silent Black switches. :D

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Re: [GB] Cherry MX Silent Black Switches - 59.5% of MOQ
« Reply #21 on: Wed, 02 August 2017, 10:03:41 »
I need these. Been waiting for PCB-mount. Gotta have that extra rigidity on my plate-mounted board.

Let's make this happen!

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Re: [GB] Cherry MX Silent Black Switches - 63.25% of MOQ
« Reply #22 on: Wed, 02 August 2017, 13:13:51 »
We are now at 63.25% of MOQ, or 83.25% if you include mine and NovelKeys orders for our store. :D

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Re: [GB] Cherry MX Silent Black Switches - 63.25% of MOQ
« Reply #23 on: Wed, 02 August 2017, 14:40:32 »
Already in for 2

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Re: [GB] Cherry MX Silent Black Switches - 63.25% of MOQ
« Reply #24 on: Thu, 03 August 2017, 03:30:00 »
38,160 switches ordered of 48,000 MOQ! That is 79.5% of MOQ. Novelkeys and I will be buying 40 packs each making a total of 99.5% of MOQ, 2 more packs sold and MOQ is met!

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« Reply #25 on: Thu, 03 August 2017, 04:16:14 »
38,160 switches ordered of 48,000 MOQ! That is 79.5% of MOQ. Novelkeys and I will be buying 40 packs each making a total of 99.5% of MOQ, 2 more packs sold and MOQ is met!

GB will still go until the 16th or will it end when MOQ is met?
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« Reply #26 on: Thu, 03 August 2017, 04:21:32 »
38,160 switches ordered of 48,000 MOQ! That is 79.5% of MOQ. Novelkeys and I will be buying 40 packs each making a total of 99.5% of MOQ, 2 more packs sold and MOQ is met!

GB will still go until the 16th or will it end when MOQ is met?

Based on VicareyG's response on DT it will till the 16th. He wont close it early.

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« Reply #27 on: Thu, 03 August 2017, 04:24:51 »
Got a 2 pack via NovelKeys. MOQ should be met now  :cool:

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Re: [GB] Cherry MX Silent Black Switches - 63.25% of MOQ
« Reply #28 on: Thu, 03 August 2017, 04:32:21 »
38,160 switches ordered of 48,000 MOQ! That is 79.5% of MOQ. Novelkeys and I will be buying 40 packs each making a total of 99.5% of MOQ, 2 more packs sold and MOQ is met!

GB will still go until the 16th or will it end when MOQ is met?

It will run until 16th August, no maximum.

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Re: [GB] Cherry MX Silent Black Switches - 79.50% of MOQ
« Reply #29 on: Thu, 03 August 2017, 04:32:40 »
Got a 2 pack via NovelKeys. MOQ should be met now  :cool:

Brilliant!!! :D

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« Reply #30 on: Thu, 03 August 2017, 04:34:56 »
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Re: [GB] Cherry MX Silent Black Switches - 79.50% of MOQ
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Re: [GB] Cherry MX Silent Black Switches - 79.50% of MOQ
« Reply #32 on: Thu, 03 August 2017, 13:25:09 »
The MOQ is hit! Keep on buying and see if we can double the MOQ!

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« Reply #33 on: Thu, 03 August 2017, 13:52:44 »
Wow, that was fast.
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« Reply #34 on: Thu, 03 August 2017, 15:05:00 »
Aw ****, just paid almost double the price on a load of these (albeit plate mount), and it's a UK gb as well for once.  Well, bollocks. GLWS though! Seriously great price.

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Re: [GB] Cherry MX Silent Black Switches - MOQ PASSED!
« Reply #35 on: Thu, 03 August 2017, 15:06:02 »
Aw ****, just paid almost double the price on a load of these (albeit plate mount), and it's a UK gb as well for once.  Well, bollocks. GLWS though! Seriously great price.

Such a great price it would be worth buying some for your next project? ;)

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« Reply #36 on: Thu, 03 August 2017, 15:42:05 »
Aw ****, just paid almost double the price on a load of these (albeit plate mount), and it's a UK gb as well for once.  Well, bollocks. GLWS though! Seriously great price.

Such a great price it would be worth buying some for your next project? ;)

I bought enough for three boards! I am still tempted though... Will see how my funds are nearer the deadline.

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Re: [GB] Cherry MX Silent Black Switches - MOQ PASSED!
« Reply #37 on: Thu, 03 August 2017, 15:54:20 »
Aw ****, just paid almost double the price on a load of these (albeit plate mount), and it's a UK gb as well for once.  Well, bollocks. GLWS though! Seriously great price.

Such a great price it would be worth buying some for your next project? ;)

I bought enough for three boards! I am still tempted though... Will see how my funds are nearer the deadline.

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« Reply #38 on: Fri, 04 August 2017, 04:32:18 »
Thanks for running this, I just put my order for two sets  :thumb:

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« Reply #39 on: Fri, 04 August 2017, 04:35:27 »
Dear OP, can you please post some more pictures of yours switch openers?

https://opticboards.com/shop/switch-opener?category=Accessories

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« Reply #40 on: Fri, 04 August 2017, 08:49:48 »
Dear OP, can you please post some more pictures of yours switch openers?

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Re: [GB] Cherry MX Silent Black Switches - 59.5% of MOQ
« Reply #41 on: Fri, 04 August 2017, 11:03:30 »
I keep telling myself I'm not spending any more money on keyboard stuff, but I'm interested. I may get in on this.

Don't miss out on this, it's probably the cheapest that you will ever see Cherry MX Silent Black switches. :D

*sigh* dang it. I ordered two packs.

I ordered an extra plate and PCB for the Moon keyboard, so my excuse is I'll use gat greens on one and mx silent blacks on the other.
Maybe they're waiting for gasmasks and latex to get sexy again.

The world has become a weird place.

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Re: [GB] Cherry MX Silent Black Switches - 59.5% of MOQ
« Reply #42 on: Sun, 06 August 2017, 15:26:23 »
I keep telling myself I'm not spending any more money on keyboard stuff, but I'm interested. I may get in on this.

Don't miss out on this, it's probably the cheapest that you will ever see Cherry MX Silent Black switches. :D

*sigh* dang it. I ordered two packs.

I ordered an extra plate and PCB for the Moon keyboard, so my excuse is I'll use gat greens on one and mx silent blacks on the other.

Sounds awesome! :D

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« Reply #43 on: Mon, 07 August 2017, 01:53:39 »
I've ordered two more packs for myself. Is it possible to merge the orders so to ship them out together?
Order numbers are 230 and 319.
Thanks.
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Re: [GB] Cherry MX Silent Black Switches - MOQ PASSED!
« Reply #44 on: Mon, 07 August 2017, 10:34:36 »
I've ordered two more packs for myself. Is it possible to merge the orders so to ship them out together?
Order numbers are 230 and 319.
Thanks.

Of course! I've just refunded your shipping on the second order :)

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« Reply #45 on: Mon, 07 August 2017, 14:03:36 »
I've ordered two more packs for myself. Is it possible to merge the orders so to ship them out together?
Order numbers are 230 and 319.
Thanks.

Of course! I've just refunded your shipping on the second order :)
Much obliged my good sir.
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Re: [GB] Cherry MX Silent Black Switches - MOQ PASSED!
« Reply #46 on: Mon, 07 August 2017, 14:35:55 »
I've ordered two more packs for myself. Is it possible to merge the orders so to ship them out together?
Order numbers are 230 and 319.
Thanks.

Of course! I've just refunded your shipping on the second order :)
Much obliged my good sir.

We're at 125% of MOQ!

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Re: [GB] Cherry MX Silent Black Switches - MOQ PASSED!
« Reply #47 on: Mon, 07 August 2017, 15:36:39 »
wake me up when 96k switches were bought!  :p
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Re: [GB] Cherry MX Silent Black Switches - MOQ PASSED!
« Reply #48 on: Tue, 08 August 2017, 13:35:35 »
wake me up when 96k switches were bought!  :p

62.25% of the way there! 8 days left :D

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« Reply #49 on: Tue, 08 August 2017, 16:39:57 »
Just qurious, if I ordered switch top remover tools along side the switches, will they be shipped together once the switches arrive? I just assumed this was the case when I ordered.