Author Topic: [GB] Gateron Switch (CLOSED) (Read 462528 times)

StinkyTheDonut · « **Reply #1050 on:** Wed, 11 March 2015, 22:22:02 »

Just made an order. Hope its not too late because of timezones.
TBH I still haven't finalized my decision...
How long to we have to change our minds?

hwood34 · « **Reply #1051 on:** Wed, 11 March 2015, 22:23:01 »

Quote from: jonlorusso on Wed, 11 March 2015, 20:13:07

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

Quote from: DelKey on Wed, 11 March 2015, 21:24:12

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

PM Shadovved if the invoice doesn't get out to you by the end of tomorrow (should though)

Flyersfan1 · « **Reply #1052 on:** Wed, 11 March 2015, 22:23:06 »

Quote from: StinkyTheDonut on Wed, 11 March 2015, 22:22:02

Just made an order. Hope its not too late because of timezones.
TBH I still haven't finalized my decision...
How long to we have to change our minds?

Orders close tomorrow, so not too much longer!

ThatRusty · « **Reply #1053 on:** Wed, 11 March 2015, 22:24:04 »

Just paid my invoice for 100 blues!! Hopefully I like them, currently using MX browns and wanted to go with MX greens or MX clears for my custom I want to build. But you can't beat the price on this GB! Thinking of getting some MX green springs and swapping them out, any advice on this?

Also I'm new here, just curious how often GBs like this happen? Not sure if I'm going to want to buy Gateron browns, or even MX clears if some show up on here.

Willyc277 · « **Reply #1054 on:** Wed, 11 March 2015, 22:29:28 »

Quote from: ThatRusty on Wed, 11 March 2015, 22:24:04

Just paid my invoice for 100 blues!! Hopefully I like them, currently using MX browns and wanted to go with MX greens or MX clears for my custom I want to build. But you can't beat the price on this GB! Thinking of getting some MX green springs and swapping them out, any advice on this?

Also I'm new here, just curious how often GBs like this happen? Not sure if I'm going to want to buy Gateron browns, or even MX clears if some show up on here.

Been here a year and I've never seen one of these. Get em while you can! When this gb ends, the next cheapest option will be double the price! I have no plans for the ones I ordered, this was just way too good to pass up!

hwood34 · « **Reply #1055 on:** Wed, 11 March 2015, 23:17:54 »

Last day to order (ends at 11:59 PM EST)

Jason_IRL · « **Reply #1056 on:** Wed, 11 March 2015, 23:18:36 »

Invoice paid. Really excited.

AKmalamute · « **Reply #1057 on:** Wed, 11 March 2015, 23:26:35 »

11th hour submission. Honestly I don't need the switches but how can I resist?

hammelgammler · « **Reply #1058 on:** Wed, 11 March 2015, 23:31:13 »

Just found this thread and its very early in the morning here in germany, is it still possible to buy some?

I clicked through the sites... So shipping is in 100`s? Say 400 switches would be 4*$8 for shipping?

Not sure wether or not i should buy some, im normally not really the kind of linear person, I dont liked Blacks but after using the Blacks in a G80-1851 i kind of like them, but not as much as Blues, Topre or Buckling Springs.

I would say i would prefer the following order: Topre = Buckling Springs > Blues >= (Clears) > Blacks > Reds > Browns

Maybe someone could help me very quick, if its not too late already.

AKmalamute · « **Reply #1059 on:** Wed, 11 March 2015, 23:34:55 »

Quote from: hammelgammler on Wed, 11 March 2015, 23:31:13

Just found this thread and its very early in the morning here in germany, is it still possible to buy some?

[...]

Maybe someone could help me very quick, if its not too late already.

I *think* they're still taking orders ... it's not the 12th here.

There are blues (nearly the same as MX's blues) and browns (again, nearly the same) available if you wanted clicky or tactile (both with the lighter spring).

It also looks like you can order by tens, so just get 40 blacks for the letters, and you can swap out the sliders for something else if linear isn't to your liking ... all the switch types have reached the cheapest tier.

Just a fellow buyer, so one of the two organizers may step in to correct me but I think that's all right.

exoizzy · « **Reply #1060 on:** Wed, 11 March 2015, 23:36:57 »

Just paid my invoice for 20 blacks and 50 blues.

hwood34 · « **Reply #1061 on:** Wed, 11 March 2015, 23:38:00 »

Quote from: AKmalamute on Wed, 11 March 2015, 23:34:55

Quote from: hammelgammler on Wed, 11 March 2015, 23:31:13
Just found this thread and its very early in the morning here in germany, is it still possible to buy some?

[...]

Maybe someone could help me very quick, if its not too late already.

I *think* they're still taking orders ... it's not the 12th here.

There are blues (nearly the same as SMX blues) and browns (again, nearly the same) available if you wanted clicky or tactile (both with the lighter spring).

It also looks like you can order by tens, so just get 40 blacks for the letters, and you can swap out the sliders for something else if linear isn't to your liking ... all the switch types have reached the cheapest tier.

Just a fellow buyer, so one of the two organizers may step in to correct me but I think that's all right.

Yep, all correct info. Sorry, made a note that orders end at 11:59 pm EST

hjc1710 · « **Reply #1062 on:** Wed, 11 March 2015, 23:45:04 »

Almost blanked on this thing

. And its decently integral to my RS84 build...

In for some browns and some clears!

Zwi · « **Reply #1063 on:** Wed, 11 March 2015, 23:46:27 »

Order placed!

hammelgammler · « **Reply #1064 on:** Wed, 11 March 2015, 23:53:49 »

Well thank you very much for the quick answers!

That means i have plenty of time left (~11h, should be 00:45 pm EST)

If blues and browns are nearly the same, then definitly not Browns.

So the blacks are smooth as lubed mx-blacks, are the blues smooth as mx-blues or really only a little lighter because of the spring?

I dont really care about the look of the switch housing as i dont like LEDs either, so clears are really not to consider for the spring?
My friend really likes light switches, so would any other switch, lets say mx-blues or mx-clears would be to consider with the spring of a clear gateron?

Sorry if I ask redundant questions. :/

hwood34 · « **Reply #1065 on:** Thu, 12 March 2015, 00:13:49 »

Quote from: hammelgammler on Wed, 11 March 2015, 23:53:49

Well thank you very much for the quick answers!

That means i have plenty of time left (~11h, should be 00:45 pm EST)

If blues and browns are nearly the same, then definitly not Browns.
So the blacks are smooth as lubed mx-blacks, are the blues smooth as mx-blues or really only a little lighter because of the spring?

I dont really care about the look of the switch housing as i dont like LEDs either, so clears are really not to consider for the spring?
My friend really likes light switches, so would any other switch, lets say mx-blues or mx-clears would be to consider with the spring of a clear gateron?

Sorry if I ask redundant questions. :/

Yes, since the smoothness comes from the plastic used, Gblues would be smoother feeling than MX blues. If aesthetics aren't your thing, Gclears are probably too light for many too use with the stock spring. The lightest MX switches are browns and reds, both 45g

azhdar · « **Reply #1066 on:** Thu, 12 March 2015, 03:46:34 »

And paid.

wlhlm · « **Reply #1067 on:** Thu, 12 March 2015, 06:16:30 »

Paid.

awhitedev · « **Reply #1068 on:** Thu, 12 March 2015, 07:18:21 »

It's the final countdown! #gateronhype

hammelgammler · « **Reply #1069 on:** Thu, 12 March 2015, 07:28:46 »

I will be in for 200 blacks and 200 blues in a few minutes.

Shipping would be to Germany, anything possible to avoid taxes?
If the "Zollamt" opens the package and they thinks the gaterons are Cherry-Switches i could be charged for very much.

Or will be a bill in the package and on the package so i have to pay the normal taxes for the value i paid?

qwack · « **Reply #1070 on:** Thu, 12 March 2015, 07:47:51 »

Order placed 12 hours ago, have not received my invoice yet, I guess it's safe to wait a few more hours before bugging Shadovved about it?

heedpantsnow · « **Reply #1071 on:** Thu, 12 March 2015, 07:49:09 »

Quote from: qwack on Thu, 12 March 2015, 07:47:51

Order placed 12 hours ago, have not received my invoice yet, I guess it's safe to wait a few more hours before bugging Shadovved about it?

Yeah I'm sure he's swamped with all the last day orders. Also it's nighttime in Singapore.

tjweir · « **Reply #1072 on:** Thu, 12 March 2015, 08:15:37 »

All paid up.

Shadovved · « **Reply #1073 on:** Thu, 12 March 2015, 08:23:31 »

Quote from: hammelgammler on Thu, 12 March 2015, 07:28:46

I will be in for 200 blacks and 200 blues in a few minutes.

Shipping would be to Germany, anything possible to avoid taxes?
If the "Zollamt" opens the package and they thinks the gaterons are Cherry-Switches i could be charged for very much.
Or will be a bill in the package and on the package so i have to pay the normal taxes for the value i paid?

If they tax you, print out the invoice you paid via paypal and go explain to the customs.

And I just invoiced everyone up till now. So if you havent received your invoice, check your junk and PM me

Tyrosh22 · « **Reply #1074 on:** Thu, 12 March 2015, 08:27:21 »

Will there be a round 2? I'm still undecided and ... yeah ... time's running out. :O

tjweir · « **Reply #1075 on:** Thu, 12 March 2015, 08:30:57 »

Quote from: Tyrosh22 on Thu, 12 March 2015, 08:27:21

Will there be a round 2? I'm still undecided and ... yeah ... time's running out. :O

You will probably never get a chance to buy switches at such a low per unit price.
I would recommend getting a bunch.

swill · « **Reply #1076 on:** Thu, 12 March 2015, 08:44:54 »

Quote from: Tyrosh22 on Thu, 12 March 2015, 08:27:21

Will there be a round 2? I'm still undecided and ... yeah ... time's running out. :O

Buy now. This will not happen again in the next few years for sure.

Tyrosh22 · « **Reply #1077 on:** Thu, 12 March 2015, 09:29:49 »

I just noticed that paypal is required which sucks, as I somehow messed up my account and now have to deal with the support in order to get it fixed. However I don't find myself in the mood to get that going ... so ... no paypal for me.

slot demon · « **Reply #1078 on:** Thu, 12 March 2015, 09:30:42 »

invoice paid.

hammelgammler · « **Reply #1079 on:** Thu, 12 March 2015, 09:37:38 »

Just a quick question which i forgot to ask: Are they PCB or Plate mounted?... Hopefully PCB... :/

Shadovved · « **Reply #1080 on:** Thu, 12 March 2015, 09:38:30 »

Quote from: hammelgammler on Thu, 12 March 2015, 09:37:38

Just a quick question which i forgot to ask: Are they PCB or Plate mounted?... Hopefully PCB... :/

They are PCB mount, but they can be converted to plate mount by snipping off the plastic stab.

hammelgammler · « **Reply #1081 on:** Thu, 12 March 2015, 09:40:58 »

Thats very good!

Everything fine then.

leandre.north · « **Reply #1082 on:** Thu, 12 March 2015, 09:54:37 »

Quote from: hammelgammler on Thu, 12 March 2015, 09:37:38

Just a quick question which i forgot to ask: Are they PCB or Plate mounted?... Hopefully PCB... :/

PCB

ThatRusty · « **Reply #1083 on:** Thu, 12 March 2015, 11:45:03 »

You guys are such bad influences and a barely know you! Just placed another order for 60 browns! I was waffling on whether or not to, and I just kept reading that there may never be another GB for this cheap, DAMN YOU!

Dihedral · « **Reply #1084 on:** Thu, 12 March 2015, 11:48:23 »

Quote from: ThatRusty on Thu, 12 March 2015, 11:45:03

You guys are such bad influences and a barely know you! Just placed another order for 60 browns! I was waffling on whether or not to, and I just kept reading that there may never be another GB for this cheap, DAMN YOU!

wallethack'd

geo462rge · « **Reply #1085 on:** Thu, 12 March 2015, 11:59:42 »

im really curious as to what the final count will be. Is there some record for largest group buy? Like, how many items ordered and how many orders by individuals.

animated · « **Reply #1086 on:** Thu, 12 March 2015, 12:19:12 »

Quote from: ThatRusty on Thu, 12 March 2015, 11:45:03

You guys are such bad influences and a barely know you! Just placed another order for 60 browns! I was waffling on whether or not to, and I just kept reading that there may never be another GB for this cheap, DAMN YOU!

I also felt this way, didn't know if a future GB will ever happen. So now I have enough switches for my future unborn keyboards....

tokkystyle · « **Reply #1087 on:** Thu, 12 March 2015, 13:03:45 »

SavvyBird · « **Reply #1088 on:** Thu, 12 March 2015, 13:36:50 »

I like clear for typing and brown for playing games, which gateron switch do you guys recommend?

Also I plan on using these on the future Orion V2 or should I just get original cherry switches

swill · « **Reply #1089 on:** Thu, 12 March 2015, 13:54:49 »

Quote from: carinaguts on Thu, 12 March 2015, 13:36:50

I like clear for typing and brown for playing games, which gateron switch do you guys recommend?

Also I plan on using these on the future Orion V2 or should I just get original cherry switches

Brown is going to be the best option. There is no equivalent to MX clear in this GB. The browns will be pretty consistent with MX browns...

ideus · « **Reply #1090 on:** Thu, 12 March 2015, 13:56:22 »

Quote from: carinaguts on Thu, 12 March 2015, 13:36:50

I like clear for typing and brown for playing games, which gateron switch do you guys recommend?

Also I plan on using these on the future Orion V2 or should I just get original cherry switches

It appears that they are no Gateron that matches the Cherry clear switch, according with comments of people that have tried them already.

SavvyBird · « **Reply #1091 on:** Thu, 12 March 2015, 14:25:57 »

Quote from: swill on Thu, 12 March 2015, 13:54:49

Quote from: carinaguts on Thu, 12 March 2015, 13:36:50
I like clear for typing and brown for playing games, which gateron switch do you guys recommend?

Also I plan on using these on the future Orion V2 or should I just get original cherry switches

Brown is going to be the best option. There is no equivalent to MX clear in this GB. The browns will be pretty consistent with MX browns...

Quote from: ideus on Thu, 12 March 2015, 13:56:22

Quote from: carinaguts on Thu, 12 March 2015, 13:36:50
I like clear for typing and brown for playing games, which gateron switch do you guys recommend?

Also I plan on using these on the future Orion V2 or should I just get original cherry switches

It appears that they are no Gateron that matches the Cherry clear switch, according with comments of people that have tried them already.

I wish I knew how the black switches feel

jdcarpe · « **Reply #1092 on:** Thu, 12 March 2015, 14:31:41 »

Gateron blacks feel like lubed MX blacks, with a very slightly lighter spring.

wlhlm · « **Reply #1093 on:** Thu, 12 March 2015, 14:38:06 »

Quote from: jdcarpe on Thu, 12 March 2015, 14:31:41

Gateron blacks feel like lubed MX blacks, with a very slightly lighter spring.

Are the springs confirmed to be lighter or is it because of less friction of the slider?

jacobolus · « **Reply #1094 on:** Thu, 12 March 2015, 14:38:33 »

The springs are lighter.

RoastPotatoes · « **Reply #1095 on:** Thu, 12 March 2015, 16:08:12 »

I don't seem to have received an invoice

Blackehart · « **Reply #1096 on:** Thu, 12 March 2015, 16:53:26 »

200 browns ordered.
thx!

heedpantsnow · « **Reply #1097 on:** Thu, 12 March 2015, 16:57:27 »

Quote from: Blackehart on Thu, 12 March 2015, 16:53:26

200 browns ordered.
thx!

Swill will thank you!

Dee1 · « **Reply #1098 on:** Thu, 12 March 2015, 17:09:01 »

I almost forgot to join this! Just put in an order for 120 each of the blacks, browns, and clears.

Stabilized · « **Reply #1099 on:** Thu, 12 March 2015, 17:14:48 »

Shame about the reds being out, they are like a vintage black switch with a 62g spring in.

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Author Topic: [GB] Gateron Switch (CLOSED) (Read 462528 times)