Author Topic: $5 "Authentic Cherry Red Esc (Double-Shot)" (Read 38450 times)

dreamingftw · « **Reply #250 on:** Thu, 06 December 2012, 19:33:48 »

I don't have the original to compare it to so I placed it next to a beige one. Looks nice on my Noppoo!

samwisekoi · « **Reply #251 on:** Thu, 06 December 2012, 19:34:12 »

Quote from: rowdy on Thu, 06 December 2012, 19:27:36

Quote from: The_Beast on Thu, 06 December 2012, 17:38:48
I'm a bit more excited to get ~~$750~~ $15 worth of these caps than the EK CC

That's exactly the thing. When Cherry red Esc keys were still rare, they were expensive and everyone clamoured to see pictures of the few that existed.

Now they are relatively inexpensive and readily available everyone has 2 or 3 or more of them.

If Clacks were so readily available, everyone would be, like, meh.

And thus, DeBeers' iron-fisted control of the diamond market. You know "diamonds -- expensive because carbon is sooooo rare!"

- Ron | samwisekoi

DanGWanG · « **Reply #252 on:** Thu, 06 December 2012, 19:38:03 »

Quote from: dreamingftw on Thu, 06 December 2012, 19:33:48

I don't have the original to compare it to so I placed it next to a beige one. Looks nice on my Noppoo!
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Awesome...

Goodfella · « **Reply #253 on:** Thu, 06 December 2012, 19:46:51 »

Mine should be here soon as well. That and a Lavender WASD cluster because why not. Hope they look good with my poker and it's blue usb...

chaosstep · « **Reply #254 on:** Thu, 06 December 2012, 20:08:10 »

Quote from: dreamingftw on Thu, 06 December 2012, 19:33:48

I don't have the original to compare it to so I placed it next to a beige one. Looks nice on my Noppoo!
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OMG, really looks good.

tjcaustin · « **Reply #255 on:** Thu, 06 December 2012, 20:26:01 »

I would say that's a fine replica.

rowdy · « **Reply #256 on:** Thu, 06 December 2012, 20:45:47 »

Ah, but is it a replica? If it was made with the original equipment?

pitashen · « **Reply #257 on:** Thu, 06 December 2012, 21:46:26 »

Quote from: rowdy on Thu, 06 December 2012, 20:45:47

Ah, but is it a replica? If it was made with the original equipment?

Wouldn't really call it a replica. More like a revival.

My sincere condolences to ones who spent hundred(s) for one of those.

hashbaz · « **Reply #258 on:** Thu, 06 December 2012, 22:12:34 »

Looks legit. Not a replica at all, but a continuation of the old line.

jdcarpe · « **Reply #259 on:** Thu, 06 December 2012, 22:55:28 »

The only difference I can see is from the bottom. New ones have horizontal lines where the two shots meld, vintage ones have a grid. At least I think so...I don't have a vintage one, and my new ones haven't arrived yet.

Wildcard · « **Reply #260 on:** Thu, 06 December 2012, 23:34:12 »

If cherry was buying the DS caps from GMK all along then these would be the same caps as before. Just a new run.

jeroplane · « **Reply #261 on:** Thu, 06 December 2012, 23:54:03 »

Quote from: RiffRaff on Thu, 06 December 2012, 23:34:12

If cherry was buying the DS caps from GMK all along then these would be the same caps as before. Just a new run.

Other way round. GMK acquired Cherry's original tools, so yes they are essentially the same caps.

modulor · « **Reply #262 on:** Fri, 07 December 2012, 14:30:48 »

I got mine today - posted a pic over at the "Got in the Mail" thread. It's definitely the original cherry molds as I'm comparing older pics. If you'll notice, each keycap varies slightly in the molding process, depending on the ratio of white/red plastic, so some reveal the injection grid more than others. The basic pattern seems the same though.

Squarebox's:
http://media.photobucket.com/image/recent/undarken/For%2520Sale/DSC_0009-1.jpg

Mine from EK:
http://i.imgur.com/vnF55.jpg

samwisekoi · « **Reply #263 on:** Fri, 07 December 2012, 15:39:13 »

Got mine today. Meh.

And as foretold, EK sent me some wrong items in the order, but not a black skull by mistake.

Just the wrong arrow keys.

The universal spacebar is indeed nice, however.

- Ron | samwisekoi

WhiteFireDragon · « **Reply #264 on:** Fri, 07 December 2012, 15:47:08 »

Quote from: chaosstep on Thu, 06 December 2012, 18:41:10

Hey guys.
when you receive this ESC keycap, post some pictures.
I think it'll be same quality as original but I just want to see the detail.

Just got mine in. Here's a closeup for details.

keyboardlover · « **Reply #265 on:** Fri, 07 December 2012, 16:04:52 »

I should get mine today - looking forward to comparing it to the "original" one I already own!

Goodfella · « **Reply #266 on:** Fri, 07 December 2012, 16:27:45 »

Got mine today, damn that thing got to me quickly.

metafour · « **Reply #267 on:** Fri, 07 December 2012, 19:43:41 »

I don't think I even got a shipping notice for mine. =\

shadewolf · « **Reply #268 on:** Fri, 07 December 2012, 19:48:48 »

Quote from: metafour on Fri, 07 December 2012, 19:43:41

I don't think I even got a shipping notice for mine. =\

Same here but mine showed up today!

AKIMbO · « **Reply #269 on:** Fri, 07 December 2012, 20:19:29 »

Quote from: shadewolf on Fri, 07 December 2012, 19:48:48

Quote from: metafour on Fri, 07 December 2012, 19:43:41
I don't think I even got a shipping notice for mine. =\

Same here but mine showed up today!

Ditto...but they shorted me one red esc key. Also got my oktoberfest topre CC keycap.

metafour · « **Reply #270 on:** Fri, 07 December 2012, 20:27:47 »

I got my CC but no Escapes. Was hoping they would combine the shipping to save me money and time.

brianvoo · « **Reply #271 on:** Fri, 07 December 2012, 21:03:27 »

Quote from: metafour on Fri, 07 December 2012, 20:27:47

I got my CC but no Escapes. Was hoping they would combine the shipping to save me money and time.

I email EK and requested to combine shipping with the CC I won. But because of that they delayed the processing of my order. Only got tracking on Thursday.
By the way, anyone know how long it takes for PayPal to refund me? I use a debit card on my account.

alaricljs · « **Reply #272 on:** Fri, 07 December 2012, 22:06:21 »

It will go into your PP balance, it's as fast as whomever is refunding you. Then it's a few days once you initiate a transfer back to your bank account.

rayuki · « **Reply #273 on:** Sun, 16 December 2012, 22:15:45 »

so wierd, i got these before i got my clack i won lol.

and these were sent about 3 days after my clack was sent :S

hope someone from the post office didn't nick it.

guilleguillaume · « **Reply #274 on:** Sun, 16 December 2012, 23:20:17 »

Quote from: rayuki on Sun, 16 December 2012, 22:15:45

so wierd, i got these before i got my clack i won lol.

and these were sent about 3 days after my clack was sent :S

hope someone from the post office didn't nick it.

Same happened to me but only one day difference between shipping each order. The five red ESC arrived before my Oktoberfest Topre which was sent before them. I received it after 4-5 days of receiving the red ESC.

rayuki · « **Reply #275 on:** Mon, 17 December 2012, 04:08:53 »

Quote from: guilleguillaume on Sun, 16 December 2012, 23:20:17

Quote from: rayuki on Sun, 16 December 2012, 22:15:45
so wierd, i got these before i got my clack i won lol.

and these were sent about 3 days after my clack was sent :S

hope someone from the post office didn't nick it.

Same happened to me but only one day difference between shipping each order. The five red ESC arrived before my Oktoberfest Topre which was sent before them. I received it after 4-5 days of receiving the red ESC.

cool thanks so it should still arrive this week.

YMSNoms · « **Reply #276 on:** Mon, 17 December 2012, 06:45:38 »

They are not the same as the Original Cherry ESC The Underside White Striping is different and there is a very small weight Difference.

Acetrak · « **Reply #277 on:** Mon, 17 December 2012, 09:34:17 »

The "underside white striping" are never the same. These keys are made with the same equipment bought from the original Cherry key manufacturers. Quality may differ because a variety of reasons, but to simplify, it was a different run so it is not identical.

YMSNoms · « **Reply #278 on:** Mon, 17 December 2012, 12:28:23 »

I was simply pointing out the differences between the two, I'm sure eBay will be trickling with them shortly

tp4tissue · « **Reply #279 on:** Wed, 19 December 2012, 13:36:33 »

Quote from: AKIMbO on Sun, 02 December 2012, 18:55:10

Quote from: phetto on Sun, 02 December 2012, 18:49:58
akimbo wanna trade your filco zero for 5 genuine red cherry esc?

Lol nope. But this goes to show everyone...nothing is truely rare...rarity is simply a facade.

You wrote this only cuz you wanted to use the word Facade...

JPG · « **Reply #280 on:** Wed, 19 December 2012, 13:44:25 »

Quote from: tp4tissue on Wed, 19 December 2012, 13:36:33

Quote from: AKIMbO on Sun, 02 December 2012, 18:55:10
Quote from: phetto on Sun, 02 December 2012, 18:49:58
akimbo wanna trade your filco zero for 5 genuine red cherry esc?

Lol nope. But this goes to show everyone...nothing is truely rare...rarity is simply a facade.

You wrote this only cuz you wanted to use the word Facade...

And it is written "façade". I speak french so it got to my eyes in a moment since it's a french word

hashbaz · « **Reply #281 on:** Wed, 19 December 2012, 13:57:04 »

Actually, facade is an English word with an English spelling that is independent from the spelling of the French word from which it derived.

JPG · « **Reply #282 on:** Wed, 19 December 2012, 14:07:28 »

Well, after a little more research, both are good in english. So I was wrong for saying facade is spelled wrong.

Maybe we all learned something here, and probably we don't give a ****

jdcarpe · « **Reply #283 on:** Wed, 19 December 2012, 14:42:35 »

I learned that the French letter "ç" is not on my keyboard.

JPG · « **Reply #284 on:** Wed, 19 December 2012, 14:45:29 »

Quote from: jdcarpe on Wed, 19 December 2012, 14:42:35

I learned that the French letter "ç" is not on my keyboard.

It means u need a NEW KEYBOARD!

cancelx · « **Reply #285 on:** Sat, 16 February 2013, 10:34:03 »

I have spent 250$ on the vintage one, so now I have a request:

CHERRY RGB MODS FOR 15$

EK pls

edit: Cherry Handarbeit isn't impossible now, so many options!

WhiteFireDragon · « **Reply #286 on:** Sat, 16 February 2013, 20:29:45 »

Sherryton sells the authentic RGB mods for $35 + shipping.

cancelx · « **Reply #287 on:** Sun, 17 February 2013, 14:44:37 »

Yeah, I haven't browsed forums for a while, now I know

StrykerX · « **Reply #288 on:** Sun, 17 February 2013, 20:34:40 »

Can somebody explain why they are worth $100-200?

The_Beast · « **Reply #289 on:** Sun, 17 February 2013, 20:49:06 »

Quote from: StrykerX on Sun, 17 February 2013, 20:34:40

Can somebody explain why they are worth $100-200?

Rarity

Before EK came out with theses, there were only a few sets available and very rarely came up for sale.

paradox · « **Reply #290 on:** Tue, 19 February 2013, 10:29:53 »

Quote from: WhiteFireDragon on Sat, 16 February 2013, 20:29:45

Sherryton sells the authentic RGB mods for $35 + shipping.

How do I get in touch with Sherryton?

Dgsbllx · « **Reply #291 on:** Tue, 19 February 2013, 10:32:37 »

Quote from: paradox on Tue, 19 February 2013, 10:29:53

Quote from: WhiteFireDragon on Sat, 16 February 2013, 20:29:45
Sherryton sells the authentic RGB mods for $35 + shipping.

How do I get in touch with Sherryton?

http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=profile;u=6548

Drop him a PM I assume

paradox · « **Reply #292 on:** Tue, 19 February 2013, 10:37:05 »

Quote from: Dgsbllx on Tue, 19 February 2013, 10:32:37

Quote from: paradox on Tue, 19 February 2013, 10:29:53
Quote from: WhiteFireDragon on Sat, 16 February 2013, 20:29:45
Sherryton sells the authentic RGB mods for $35 + shipping.

How do I get in touch with Sherryton?

http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=profile;u=6548

Drop him a PM I assume

Weird, my search function was not working correctly.

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Author Topic: $5 "Authentic Cherry Red Esc (Double-Shot)" (Read 38450 times)