[GB] Cherry Switches from $0.29/pc ~2016/11/30 23:59:59

[sennin32]

This GB will end on 2016/11/30

UPDATE 2016 Nov 24:

We start shipping orders today.
But we're still working on processing orders on the system.
So tracking code might upload later.
I think it should send you guys mail automatically.

END of UPDATE 2016 Nov 24


Hi,
We're seller on eBay(http://stores.ebay.com/doyustudio/)
We've ran a gb several monthes ago : https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=79182.0
We're going to order some cherry switches.
And we've done a IC, most guys prefer 120 pcs

Price is :
Closed

GB link for plate mounted :
http://shopkey.doyustudio.com/120-pcs-cherry-3-pin-plate-mounted-switches-for-group-buy.html

GB link for PCB mounted :
http://shopkey.doyustudio.com/120-pcs-cherry-5-pin-pcb-mounted-switches-for-group-buy.html


We will only order following switch :
() means max quantity we can get in this order
Plate mounted Blue(8k), Black(16k), Red(16k), Brown(8k), White(16k)
PCB mounted black(3.2k), Tactile Gray(24k)

You can get shipping fee on the link.
It might different due to your location.
Normally between $6~$9, if shipping fee is over $10 for 1 pack.
(AU is $10.5, cause we only ship by AIR pack this time, registered mail in AU is not a good shipping service)
Means our setting might has some issue.
Please contact us : sy_yang@doyustudio.com


GB will end on 2016/11/30
All items will ship before 2016/12/31
If you didn't get them before 2017/1/1, please contact us.
Paypal case must open in 6 months, this GB will finish with in 3 month.
It will be pretty safe for buyers

First in, first out, we'll ship orders even before it end if we have stock.

[infiniti]

I'm not seeing the option for clears under pcb-mount or plate-mount.

[sennin32]

I'm not seeing the option for clears under pcb-mount or plate-mount.

Sorry, clear is not available this time
As representative's info, Taiwan won't have it within 6 months.

[infiniti]

I'm not seeing the option for clears under pcb-mount or plate-mount.

Sorry, clear is not available this time
As representative's info, Taiwan won't have it within 6 months.

Still cool, overlooked the option for tactile grays, planning on doing a spring swap anyway.

[MaNiFeX]

Great store! 

[yicaoyimu]

Tactile gray or linear gray?

[sennin32]

Tactile only this time

[Jumie]

Is tactile grey stem as tight as clear stem? I like clear, but taking off keycaps is a pita..

[jackie321304]

I bought pcb from their website and still waiting tho... Take forever to arrive.... from Taiwan -> Hong Kong -> Germany -> New York... And I am in Los Angeles... I mean if free shipping I understand, but $6 shipping free...

[duynguyenle]

I have to do a bit of travelling this coming week, but I'll get my order in before the end of the GB 

Also, I did a quick check and it seems MX White is only available in Plate mount format, is this correct? Are MX White switches offered in PCB mount versions at all?

[sennin32]

I have to do a bit of travelling this coming week, but I'll get my order in before the end of the GB 

Also, I did a quick check and it seems MX White is only available in Plate mount format, is this correct? Are MX White switches offered in PCB mount versions at all?

Sorry, we don't have it with PCB type this time

I bought pcb from their website and still waiting tho... Take forever to arrive.... from Taiwan -> Hong Kong -> Germany -> New York... And I am in Los Angeles... I mean if free shipping I understand, but $6 shipping free...

Hi,
USPS in USA don't provide online tracking for registered mail.
So we don't ship it by post office.
We ship by DHL Global Mail now, but Taiwan DHL don't provide Global Mail.
So it's run by Hong Kong DHL,then go to Germany, then worldwide.
Most pack to USPS(DGM is delivered by USPS finally) is import from JFK airport(actually I haven't seen import from other airport before).
Unless use express, or they will all import NY.
But it should still faster than registered mail but cost the same.
Normally arrive about 1~2 weeks to EU, 1.5~2.5 weeks to USA.
Registered mail by post office is very unstable and can only get update by calling USPS.
It's really painful.

No carrier will ship any items free, it must cost money to ship it, include those free shipping item.
It's just become part of the item price.
That makes the shipping fee become higher than it cost when you buy multi item.
So we don't like to offer free shipping, that makes us over charge for those who buy more things, it's some kind of punishment for those who buy more, really unfair.
But customers loves it, even the total cost is higher than non-free shipping.
That makes us have to list some of our items for free shipping even we don't want to do that

Another issue is ebay and pp fee(Yes they also charge very high for shipping).
9% finally value fee + 3.9% paypal fee + 2.5% currency exchange fee
$0.3 is paypal fixed fee(we put pp fixed fee in shipping instead of item, that means buyer will save $0.3 when buy multi item)
$5.9*0.85*30.5 this is what we actually get
So we build our site recently, hope we can avoid ebay fee at least, and provide better price for buyers.


Many China seller loves to use non-registered pack or pack with only A-scan to show they did ship it.
That makes cost become pretty low and they can list item with free shipping.
But some of these seller are unbelievable bad.
When something goes wrong, it's not possible to get any info for the pack.
But, they will ask for tracking code which ship to similar area on some seller forum and use it lie to ebay or paypal.
These kind of activity makes eBay treat China seller strict although these kind guy become lesser and lesser.
Makes lot of China seller register their account on ebay.hk
But they still love non-registered pack, and refund after buyer claim not receive.
I've tried use non-registered pack before.
Rate for getting problem is too high (about 10% at least, some countries like Canada will be higher).
So we decide not to use it anymore.

[Giorgio]

damn no pcb mounted reds :-(

maybe next time... thanks anyway for taking the time to run this gb 

[PollandAkuma]

I have to do a bit of travelling this coming week, but I'll get my order in before the end of the GB 

Also, I did a quick check and it seems MX White is only available in Plate mount format, is this correct? Are MX White switches offered in PCB mount versions at all?

If i order with you should we just have it shipped to you together again? that'd be cool with me haha, and we can slipt shipping probs

[PollandAkuma]

Someone tell this noob the difference between plate and pcb mount :O

[duynguyenle]

Someone tell this noob the difference between plate and pcb mount :O

2 extra pegs on the bottom of the switch for mounting onto the PCB if a plate is not present. Get PCB mount switches if you can, because it's more flexible (you can snip off the extra pegs if your PCB doesn't allow it. But if the option is not available, plate mounted switches will be absolutely fine. Most people building custom boards will be plate-mounting anyway, so the lack of pegs isn't a huge problem.

And yes I can combine shipping if you like, I'll be placing an order near the end of the month so let me know before then.

[Giorgio]

I don't understand why plate mounted switches exist, when 99% of the builds are compatible with a pcb mount, also if you use a plate.

deskthority: "Some switch types (e.g. the PCB mount variants of the Cherry MX family, and SMK inverse cross mount) have both fixing pins and plate clips and can be used either with or without a mounting plate. "

[duynguyenle]

I don't understand why plate mounted switches exist, when 99% of the builds are compatible with a pcb mount, also if you use a plate.

deskthority: "Some switch types (e.g. the PCB mount variants of the Cherry MX family, and SMK inverse cross mount) have both fixing pins and plate clips and can be used either with or without a mounting plate. "

Because some PCBs do not have the extra holes for the pegs

[Giorgio]

I don't understand why plate mounted switches exist, when 99% of the builds are compatible with a pcb mount, also if you use a plate.

deskthority: "Some switch types (e.g. the PCB mount variants of the Cherry MX family, and SMK inverse cross mount) have both fixing pins and plate clips and can be used either with or without a mounting plate. "

Because some PCBs do not have the extra holes for the pegs

That's the sad 1% I'm talking about.

[duynguyenle]

I don't understand why plate mounted switches exist, when 99% of the builds are compatible with a pcb mount, also if you use a plate.

deskthority: "Some switch types (e.g. the PCB mount variants of the Cherry MX family, and SMK inverse cross mount) have both fixing pins and plate clips and can be used either with or without a mounting plate. "

Because some PCBs do not have the extra holes for the pegs

That's the sad 1% I'm talking about.

You vastly overestimate the enthusiast market and people who build their own boards. 99% of the market is driven by OEMs and system integrators, and the switches cater to them. If having pcb mounted plate means additional ease of manufacture, then that's what they will use. We are the 1%, not the other way around.

[Giorgio]

I don't understand why plate mounted switches exist, when 99% of the builds are compatible with a pcb mount, also if you use a plate.

deskthority: "Some switch types (e.g. the PCB mount variants of the Cherry MX family, and SMK inverse cross mount) have both fixing pins and plate clips and can be used either with or without a mounting plate. "

Because some PCBs do not have the extra holes for the pegs

That's the sad 1% I'm talking about.

You vastly overestimate the enthusiast market and people who build their own boards. 99% of the market is driven by OEMs and system integrators, and the switches cater to them. If having pcb mounted plate means additional ease of manufacture, then that's what they will use. We are the 1%, not the other way around.

I'm talking about this gb, offered to geekhackers, 99% of which need pcb mounted switches, because they're usable with pcb and plate mount.

[sennin32]

I'm talking about this gb, offered to geekhackers, 99% of which need pcb mounted switches, because they're usable with pcb and plate mount.

duynguyenle mentioned a issue that most keyboard are made by OEM factories who's using plate.
And cherry charge higher for PCB mounted switches, so almost all OEM companies won't use PCB mounted switches.
That means most orders on the market is for these factories, makes it harder to get PCB mounted switches.

[Ashlyn]

Great seller ! , bought some switches last time

[Giorgio]

I'm talking about this gb, offered to geekhackers, 99% of which need pcb mounted switches, because they're usable with pcb and plate mount.

duynguyenle mentioned a issue that most keyboard are made by OEM factories who's using plate.
And cherry charge higher for PCB mounted switches, so almost all OEM companies won't use PCB mounted switches.
That means most orders on the market is for these factories, makes it harder to get PCB mounted switches.

Is it harder to get PCB mounted switches? I've never seen such problem.... that's a news for me!

[sennin32]

I'm talking about this gb, offered to geekhackers, 99% of which need pcb mounted switches, because they're usable with pcb and plate mount.

duynguyenle mentioned a issue that most keyboard are made by OEM factories who's using plate.
And cherry charge higher for PCB mounted switches, so almost all OEM companies won't use PCB mounted switches.
That means most orders on the market is for these factories, makes it harder to get PCB mounted switches.

Is it harder to get PCB mounted switches? I've never seen such problem.... that's a news for me!

Yup,
Some countries might able to order it directly from cherry.
Place order, ship, it's simple.
But if quantity is not high enough, means price will much more higher.

In Taiwan, we order switches from representative, if factory don't order it here, they won't order either.
We can order it, but switches are come with surface shipping, means it took a long time.
Not mention they have to collect enough orders to reach MoQ, also took a long time.
leading time of new orders without stock takes 25~50 weeks at least.
So for us it's not really possible to order it.

[duynguyenle]

I'm talking about this gb, offered to geekhackers, 99% of which need pcb mounted switches, because they're usable with pcb and plate mount.

duynguyenle mentioned a issue that most keyboard are made by OEM factories who's using plate.
And cherry charge higher for PCB mounted switches, so almost all OEM companies won't use PCB mounted switches.
That means most orders on the market is for these factories, makes it harder to get PCB mounted switches.

Is it harder to get PCB mounted switches? I've never seen such problem.... that's a news for me!

Supply chain awareness is a useful thing to have, even if one isn't directly involved in supply chain engineering or logistics management. Otherwise it could lead to a loss of perspective ("Big Picture View", as they say...)

[ryan92084]

OP gave me hope for pcb mount whites.  Oh well might order some plate mounts anyway since it is still a good deal.

[e_l_tang]

Are you going to offer Green switches?

[Giorgio]

I'm talking about this gb, offered to geekhackers, 99% of which need pcb mounted switches, because they're usable with pcb and plate mount.

duynguyenle mentioned a issue that most keyboard are made by OEM factories who's using plate.
And cherry charge higher for PCB mounted switches, so almost all OEM companies won't use PCB mounted switches.
That means most orders on the market is for these factories, makes it harder to get PCB mounted switches.

Is it harder to get PCB mounted switches? I've never seen such problem.... that's a news for me!

Supply chain awareness is a useful thing to have, even if one isn't directly involved in supply chain engineering or logistics management. Otherwise it could lead to a loss of perspective ("Big Picture View", as they say...)

OK, it's harder because they don't order from cherry.

[duynguyenle]

I'm talking about this gb, offered to geekhackers, 99% of which need pcb mounted switches, because they're usable with pcb and plate mount.

duynguyenle mentioned a issue that most keyboard are made by OEM factories who's using plate.
And cherry charge higher for PCB mounted switches, so almost all OEM companies won't use PCB mounted switches.
That means most orders on the market is for these factories, makes it harder to get PCB mounted switches.

Is it harder to get PCB mounted switches? I've never seen such problem.... that's a news for me!

Supply chain awareness is a useful thing to have, even if one isn't directly involved in supply chain engineering or logistics management. Otherwise it could lead to a loss of perspective ("Big Picture View", as they say...)

OK, it's harder because they don't order from cherry.

Exactly, unless you want to order 50000, in which case just get it directly from the manufacturer 

[sennin32]

I'm talking about this gb, offered to geekhackers, 99% of which need pcb mounted switches, because they're usable with pcb and plate mount.

duynguyenle mentioned a issue that most keyboard are made by OEM factories who's using plate.
And cherry charge higher for PCB mounted switches, so almost all OEM companies won't use PCB mounted switches.
That means most orders on the market is for these factories, makes it harder to get PCB mounted switches.

Is it harder to get PCB mounted switches? I've never seen such problem.... that's a news for me!

Supply chain awareness is a useful thing to have, even if one isn't directly involved in supply chain engineering or logistics management. Otherwise it could lead to a loss of perspective ("Big Picture View", as they say...)

OK, it's harder because they don't order from cherry.

Exactly, unless you want to order 50000, in which case just get it directly from the manufacturer 

No,
Cause cherry has representative in Taiwan.
So they won't sell me directly.
And as I heard, representative's MoQ is 960K for 1 spec.

[sennin32]

Are you going to offer Green switches?

Yes,
We got some green now

[sennin32]

OP gave me hope for pcb mount whites.  Oh well might order some plate mounts anyway since it is still a good deal.

Hi,
But we indeed have PCB white from the beginning@@
Don;t you saw them?

[e_l_tang]

Are you going to offer Green switches?

Yes,
We got some green now

Do you have the plate-mounted version?

[Giorgio]

I'm talking about this gb, offered to geekhackers, 99% of which need pcb mounted switches, because they're usable with pcb and plate mount.

duynguyenle mentioned a issue that most keyboard are made by OEM factories who's using plate.
And cherry charge higher for PCB mounted switches, so almost all OEM companies won't use PCB mounted switches.
That means most orders on the market is for these factories, makes it harder to get PCB mounted switches.

Is it harder to get PCB mounted switches? I've never seen such problem.... that's a news for me!

Supply chain awareness is a useful thing to have, even if one isn't directly involved in supply chain engineering or logistics management. Otherwise it could lead to a loss of perspective ("Big Picture View", as they say...)

OK, it's harder because they don't order from cherry.

Exactly, unless you want to order 50000, in which case just get it directly from the manufacturer 

No,
Cause cherry has representative in Taiwan.
So they won't sell me directly.
And as I heard, representative's MoQ is 960K for 1 spec.

That's crazy. They're crazy.

[Parva Ovis]

I'm not seeing Tactile Grey as an option for either PCB or Plate mount.

[sennin32]

I'm talking about this gb, offered to geekhackers, 99% of which need pcb mounted switches, because they're usable with pcb and plate mount.

duynguyenle mentioned a issue that most keyboard are made by OEM factories who's using plate.
And cherry charge higher for PCB mounted switches, so almost all OEM companies won't use PCB mounted switches.
That means most orders on the market is for these factories, makes it harder to get PCB mounted switches.

Is it harder to get PCB mounted switches? I've never seen such problem.... that's a news for me!

Supply chain awareness is a useful thing to have, even if one isn't directly involved in supply chain engineering or logistics management. Otherwise it could lead to a loss of perspective ("Big Picture View", as they say...)

OK, it's harder because they don't order from cherry.

Exactly, unless you want to order 50000, in which case just get it directly from the manufacturer 

No,
Cause cherry has representative in Taiwan.
So they won't sell me directly.
And as I heard, representative's MoQ is 960K for 1 spec.

That's crazy. They're crazy.

it's okay I think.
960k can only make less than 10k keyboards.
and it's not deliver in the same time.
Maybe deliver between months, or maybe over a yer(I'm not sure how long it takes)

[Jumie]

Ordered...

[WNovizar]

Those grays already sold out

[sennin32]

Hi,
What type of gray you're talking about?
Linear / Tactile?
PCB / Plate?

[PoisonKing]

Hi,
What type of gray you're talking about?
Linear / Tactile?
PCB / Plate?

is tactile gray still available? doesn't matter if it's plate or PCB mount

[Jokrik]

Hi,
What type of gray you're talking about?
Linear / Tactile?
PCB / Plate?

is tactile gray still available? doesn't matter if it's plate or PCB mount

this, Tactile Gray(24k) , 24k of Gray switches gone?

[Fictiouz]

Hi,
What type of gray you're talking about?
Linear / Tactile?
PCB / Plate?

is tactile gray still available? doesn't matter if it's plate or PCB mount

this, Tactile Gray(24k) , 24k of Gray switches gone?

I wouldn't be surprised if someone bought a bulk load of these to :dolphin:.

Sad to say it, but this is an outrageously good price for Tactile Greys.

[Parva Ovis]

Hi,
What type of gray you're talking about?
Linear / Tactile?
PCB / Plate?

is tactile gray still available? doesn't matter if it's plate or PCB mount

this, Tactile Gray(24k) , 24k of Gray switches gone?

I wouldn't be surprised if someone bought a bulk load of these to :dolphin:.

Sad to say it, but this is an outrageously good price for Tactile Greys.

If so, that's very disappointing. I thought I had time before I made my purchase to gather up some funds.

[Slash Emperor]

OP gave me hope for pcb mount whites.  Oh well might order some plate mounts anyway since it is still a good deal.

Hi,
But we indeed have PCB white from the beginning@@
Don;t you saw them?

I checked at the beginning and there were no PCB Whites. I just ordered a few days ago and had to select Plate Whites because there was no option for PCB Whites. Can I change it?

[sennin32]

OMG,
Everybody, I made a mistake.
When I editing the stock yesterday.
I accidentally mark PCB white available and Tactile Gray unavailable.
Tactile Gray should be available.
And white doesn't.
Sorry

[Parva Ovis]

OMG,
Everybody, I made a mistake.
When I editing the stock yesterday.
I accidentally mark PCB white available and Tactile Gray unavailable.
Tactile Gray should be available.
And white doesn't.
Sorry

Thanks for clearing up the misunderstanding quickly.

[e_l_tang]

Any chance you can offer the new Silent Black switches?

[Jokrik]

OMG,
Everybody, I made a mistake.
When I editing the stock yesterday.
I accidentally mark PCB white available and Tactile Gray unavailable.
Tactile Gray should be available.
And white doesn't.
Sorry

Will you fix this soon for the plate mounted?
I'm trying to order some Gray, but the option is still not there

or is it only available in pcb mounted?

[sennin32]

OMG,
Everybody, I made a mistake.
When I editing the stock yesterday.
I accidentally mark PCB white available and Tactile Gray unavailable.
Tactile Gray should be available.
And white doesn't.
Sorry

Hi,
Yes PCB mounted only
Will you fix this soon for the plate mounted?
I'm trying to order some Gray, but the option is still not there

or is it only available in pcb mounted?

[ryan92084]

OMG,
Everybody, I made a mistake.
When I editing the stock yesterday.
I accidentally mark PCB white available and Tactile Gray unavailable.
Tactile Gray should be available.
And white doesn't.
Sorry

I'm confused before pcb whites were not available in the drop down box but you say they should have been.  Now they are available to pick on the site but they shouldn't be?