So lately I've completely fallen in love with the color scheme of the dolch caps, and I figure I really need to get myself a set.
The problem is, I'm not completely sure how I should go about it. From researching, I've narrowed the opportunities for acquiring a set down to four:
- Get the whole kb from
taobao- Hope for a
replica gb in the near future
- Get a R3 set from R4
- Get one from a fellow GH'er
Now, the first option seemed attractive at first, not only getting a full set of original keycaps, but also a functioning keyboard, where the switches could be used as donors, if anything.
However, due to being a full kb, the price is obviously higher, the weight factors in to increase the shipping. In the end, with all fees accounted for, the price would end up at ~$150, which is more than I am initially willing to pay.
As for the second option, I wouldn't be surprised if it happens, even in the near future, but it's not exactly a certainty =/
The R3 set is definitely attractive, but I am a little pushed away from the lettering, being centralized and bigger. Don't take this statement as a "I hate that lettering, it's awful 3:", because I still think it's attractive, but I would prefer the smaller, non-centralized, lettering of the original dolch caps.
And lastly, getting one from a GH'er (or anyone else who feels like selling the set, I suppose). I can't say I've exactly searched around, trying to find anyone willing to sell theirs, but on the other hand, I haven't seen anyone directly wanting to get rid of them.
So, if you were to acquire a set of dolch keycaps (preferably including a small shift for choc mini, but not a requirement), within a relatively short time-frame (1-2 months, preferably), how would you go about it?
Oh and, if anyone has a set they're willing to sell, be it R3, originals, or look-a-likes, please, do send me a pm, with a price-figure. I'm not even sure how much a set of these are going for =/ It should probably be mentioned that I'm primarily looking for a TKL set (again, some choc mini compatibility is a plus, but not a must)
