[GB] Gateron Switch (CLOSED)

[n7]

I already have a linear board, but I want to know how these feel compared to my noppoo blacks. In for 200 and paid!

[hwood34]

We just hit 30k for blacks, and are about to hit 30k for clears!

[geo462rge]

didnt get my invoice yet, hope i dont miss this order. 

edit - just realized its likely not automated...sorry if i am being impatient

[leandre.north]

Is it price change on 30K?

[jdcarpe]

Is it price change on 30K?

100K

[leandre.north]

Is it price change on 30K?

100K

For one type?

[jdcarpe]

Is it price change on 30K?

100K

For one type?

yes, for each switch type

[leandre.north]

Is it price change on 30K?

100K

For one type?

yes, for each switch type

Do you know what the price would be then?

[jdcarpe]

Is it price change on 30K?

100K

For one type?

yes, for each switch type

Do you know what the price would be then?

I think hwood and Shadovved said it would go down to like $0.15/ea.

[hwood34]

Is it price change on 30K?

100K

For one type?

yes, for each switch type

Do you know what the price would be then?

I think hwood and Shadovved said it would go down to like $0.15/ea.

^

[leandre.north]

Is it price change on 30K?

100K

For one type?

yes, for each switch type

Do you know what the price would be then?

I think hwood and Shadovved said it would go down to like $0.15/ea.

^

Ohh. Okay thanks

[superbia]

Is it price change on 30K?

100K

For one type?

yes, for each switch type

Do you know what the price would be then?

I think hwood and Shadovved said it would go down to like $0.15/ea.

[vindaon]

That's a whole thousand dollars off! :^)

[slot demon]

Ordered 200 switches, also first post here, hi everybody! I want to build my own <60% ergonomic keyboard, with a costum design. Some people ask me why (I have already a mechanical keyboard), but you can never have enough keyboard stuff.

[jdcarpe]

but you can never have enough keyboard stuff.

Truer words were never spoken.

And Welcome to Geekhack! (Your wallet hates you.)

[swill]

but you can never have enough keyboard stuff.

Truer words were never spoken.

And Welcome to Geekhack! (Your wallet hates you.)

Maybe you should have a conversation with my wife. 

I may have to hide the fact that I am ordering $1000 worth of switches.  About $900 worth of switches more than I need.  Haha...

[swill]

@hwood34: did the number of browns ordered actually go down or are you just assuming that it will stay at 20k and I will be reducing my order by whatever I can to keep it at 20k?

[hwood34]

@hwood34: did the number of browns ordered actually go down or are you just assuming that it will stay at 20k and I will be reducing my order by whatever I can to keep it at 20k?

I'm just putting up the 20k number so people on the fence will buy if they now it'll be at $0.16. It's actually at 18,700 though, so we'll get pretty close

[swill]

@hwood34: did the number of browns ordered actually go down or are you just assuming that it will stay at 20k and I will be reducing my order by whatever I can to keep it at 20k?

I'm just putting up the 20k number so people on the fence will buy if they now it'll be at $0.16. It's actually at 18,700 though, so we'll get pretty close

Is the 18,700 number before or after my order of 4300?  If its before that will make my day because then I can order a more reasonable number.

[hwood34]

@hwood34: did the number of browns ordered actually go down or are you just assuming that it will stay at 20k and I will be reducing my order by whatever I can to keep it at 20k?

I'm just putting up the 20k number so people on the fence will buy if they now it'll be at $0.16. It's actually at 18,700 though, so we'll get pretty close

Is the 18,700 number before or after my order of 4300?  If its before that will make my day because then I can order a more reasonable number.

the 18,700 is before your order

[swill]

@hwood34: did the number of browns ordered actually go down or are you just assuming that it will stay at 20k and I will be reducing my order by whatever I can to keep it at 20k?

I'm just putting up the 20k number so people on the fence will buy if they now it'll be at $0.16. It's actually at 18,700 though, so we'll get pretty close

Is the 18,700 number before or after my order of 4300?  If its before that will make my day because then I can order a more reasonable number.

the 18,700 is before your order

NICE!!!  Thanks for that glorious little update.

[phx]

shipping is 10 dollars? 

[Shadovved]

shipping is 10 dollars? 

How many did you order, it's $8/100pcs

[phx]

shipping is 10 dollars? 

How many did you order, it's $8/100pcs

yeah I just didn't expect it to be so much, not that surprising now that I think about it, since its coming from Singapore

[swill]

shipping is 10 dollars? 

How many did you order, it's $8/100pcs

yeah I just didn't expect it to be so much, not that surprising now that I think about it, since its coming from Singapore

Thats cheap IMO. It costs me $9 to ship untracked air to the US from Canada.  US residents are just spoiled re:shipping.

[geo462rge]

shipping is 10 dollars? 

How many did you order, it's $8/100pcs

yeah I just didn't expect it to be so much, not that surprising now that I think about it, since its coming from Singapore

Thats cheap IMO. It costs me $9 to ship untracked air to the US from Canada.  US residents are just spoiled re:shipping.

yeah we really are,.  i just paid 6.55 to ship TWO KEYCAPS to canada....

[heedpantsnow]

Oh, let's talk about shipping again PLEASE!

[geo462rge]

hey, all things considered....i think the shipping is fair since its coming from the other side of the planet.   

[samsonite727]

shipping is 10 dollars? 

How many did you order, it's $8/100pcs

yeah I just didn't expect it to be so much, not that surprising now that I think about it, since its coming from Singapore

Thats cheap IMO. It costs me $9 to ship untracked air to the US from Canada.  US residents are just spoiled re:shipping.

True. Lets not forget the conversion rates these days in Canada. Example, a $199 ergodox from massdrop become $252 Canadian 

[Willyc277]

shipping is 10 dollars? 

How many did you order, it's $8/100pcs

yeah I just didn't expect it to be so much, not that surprising now that I think about it, since its coming from Singapore

Thats cheap IMO. It costs me $9 to ship untracked air to the US from Canada.  US residents are just spoiled re:shipping.

Shipping a cap via USPS first class mail costs less than $2. That includes tracking and it usually arrives within 3-4 days. We certainly are spoiled!

[swill]

shipping is 10 dollars? 

How many did you order, it's $8/100pcs

yeah I just didn't expect it to be so much, not that surprising now that I think about it, since its coming from Singapore

Thats cheap IMO. It costs me $9 to ship untracked air to the US from Canada.  US residents are just spoiled re:shipping.

True. Lets not forget the conversion rates these days in Canada. Example, a $199 ergodox from massdrop become $252 Canadian 

Yes. Sad days. It definitely hurts now.

[thelectronicnub]

Paid yesterday, can't wait for them to come in!

Thanks again for doing to GB!

[jonlorusso]

Is there still time to get in on this GB?

[swill]

Is there still time to get in on this GB?

Yep, get your orders in today.  Orders are closing very soon...

[ideus]

100,000 (one hundred thousand) wow! Is the math ok? this is massive!

[asdfjkl36]

Still wondering if i should join / what i should get.

Really deciding on what to get.

I'm somehow wanting something that feels like Topre so i'm trying to figure out in my mind what would be most like it.

But either way. I'm iffy on the linear-ness of the blacks since i was never a fan of linear switches when i first tried them so i havent tried them since.
Should I end up getting the blacks like everyone suggest or should i get browns/blues

Also, should i get clears just for aesthetics and use the clear stem with the black springs? or maybe use some Sprit (too soon?) springs to make different switches, as to not mess up the perfectness of the stock Gateron Blacks.

Just rambling since i'm waiting for my girlfriend.

But if someone could help me decide, that would be greeeeeeeeeeeeat-ly appreciated


Edit: NOT TO MENTION should i toss in 1 set of clear tops, or 2 sets? SO MUCH TO BUY

[swill]

Still wondering if i should join / what i should get.

Really deciding on what to get.

I'm somehow wanting something that feels like Topre so i'm trying to figure out in my mind what would be most like it.

But either way. I'm iffy on the linear-ness of the blacks since i was never a fan of linear switches when i first tried them so i havent tried them since.
Should I end up getting the blacks like everyone suggest or should i get browns/blues

Also, should i get clears just for aesthetics and use the clear stem with the black springs? or maybe use some Sprit (too soon?) springs to make different switches, as to not mess up the perfectness of the stock Gateron Blacks.

Just rambling since i'm waiting for my girlfriend.

But if someone could help me decide, that would be greeeeeeeeeeeeat-ly appreciated


Edit: NOT TO MENTION should i toss in 1 set of clear tops, or 2 sets? SO MUCH TO BUY

put it this way.  you will never have the chance to buy switches at this price again.  I would recommend you buy about 100 of each of black or clear, brown and blue.  This way you will have all of the options and you can experiment as much as you want.  You can always sell the extras if you find you don't like something.  At this price you can't really go wrong with buying more than you 'need'.  Also, the more you buy the more likely you will be paying less per switch for shipping...  All good reasons to jump in with both feet... 

[rsac]

Do the clears make sense to put under some keys hit by the pinky fingers, or are they too light for even that?

[Eiji]

Invoice payed. I'm really excited to build some plancks and 60s with the switches.

[thehijjt]

In for:
120 Blues
120 Blacks

[rand]

Planning on building an ergo clear GON 60. Maybe throw in a few numpads in there.

Just to make sure you know, Gateron Clears are not tactile like Cherry switches. The are completely linear.

I have a bunch of Cherry MX Clears.  I just want the housings from the Gaterons and the clear switch tops from the other group buy. 

[tjweir]

In for a bunch, too good of a deal.

[Gloomy Moonie]

Before I submit my form, is there a difference in smoothness between the clears and blacks?
Also, would an addition of 150 clear tops tip the shipping cost over to the 201-300 switches' range, if I'm in for only 200?

[swill]

Before I submit my form, is there a difference in smoothness between the clears and blacks?
Also, would an addition of 150 clear tops tip the shipping cost over to the 201-300 switches' range, if I'm in for only 200?

It is my understanding that the clears and blacks are done with the same mold, so they should be pretty consistent.

[hwood34]

Before I submit my form, is there a difference in smoothness between the clears and blacks?
Also, would an addition of 150 clear tops tip the shipping cost over to the 201-300 switches' range, if I'm in for only 200?

They'd be essentially the same smoothness, can't really see the difference some dye would make. As for the switch tops, yes, it would bump you up. You'll want to PM Shadovved for a more exact estimate though

[asdfjkl36]

Still wondering if i should join / what i should get.

Really deciding on what to get.

I'm somehow wanting something that feels like Topre so i'm trying to figure out in my mind what would be most like it.

But either way. I'm iffy on the linear-ness of the blacks since i was never a fan of linear switches when i first tried them so i havent tried them since.
Should I end up getting the blacks like everyone suggest or should i get browns/blues

Also, should i get clears just for aesthetics and use the clear stem with the black springs? or maybe use some Sprit (too soon?) springs to make different switches, as to not mess up the perfectness of the stock Gateron Blacks.

Just rambling since i'm waiting for my girlfriend.

But if someone could help me decide, that would be greeeeeeeeeeeeat-ly appreciated


Edit: NOT TO MENTION should i toss in 1 set of clear tops, or 2 sets? SO MUCH TO BUY

put it this way.  you will never have the chance to buy switches at this price again.  I would recommend you buy about 100 of each of black or clear, brown and blue.  This way you will have all of the options and you can experiment as much as you want.  You can always sell the extras if you find you don't like something.  At this price you can't really go wrong with buying more than you 'need'.  Also, the more you buy the more likely you will be paying less per switch for shipping...  All good reasons to jump in with both feet... 

This only makes me want to spend more >.>
Shipping costs per switch won't convince me
But I think I'm pretty much sticking to blacks and clears

[BunnyLake]

paid, sorry only just saw the invoice, was buried in my paypal

[jonlorusso]

How long after completing the form should I expect an invoice?

[DelKey]

I haven't received an invoice yet. Should I be concerned?

[Sulianjeo]

Just made an order for 150 blues and 150 blacks!