I also wonder how service/warranty work would be handled, which is one of the reasons why I wanted a US distributor...
That's pretty much what they told me, although not quite verbatim...Isn't everyone excited!?!?
Do you think Welly would consider the 30 day Amazon "No Questions Asked" guarantee sufficient? I've never seen such a guy RMA so many keyboards and get on so many reseller "black lists".
I wonder if you are somehow shielded from the downstream distributor though?
Not that I would ever do such a thing. I always had higher morals than Welly.
Listed as "Fulfilled by Amazon". Meaning packing, delivery, customer service and returns are all handled by Amazon.
This definitely looks like a step backwards from when Elite Keyboards stocked them.
Really? About the same price as before, backed by a company that is at least as competent, while using the infrastructure of Amazon(!)...
That said, most of these advantages are because of the blanket return policy Amazon has vs. the more specific nature of EKB's policy, and EKB is a much smaller, boutique retailer with less sales, staff, etc. to offset a return policy like this.
See, that really bugs me. If Amazon is handling all of those aspects, why is The Keyboard Co. even involved? As ripster said, it just adds an extra person in the middle that increases the overall cost of delivering the product. Why not just sell directly through Amazon? I wonder what does Amazon charge to handle fulfillment etc.?
I'm guessing Diatec must currently have volume issues and US retailers aren't really interested in carrying products they can't get in stock. Also, perhaps there just isn't the volume in the mid to high end keyboard market in the US for larger retailers to care, so you just end up with a boutique retailer here and there.
This definitely looks like a step backwards from when Elite Keyboards stocked them.
Being that they're more overpriced than ever, I wonder if they'll be able to compete for long in the USA market.
40$ cheaper than in UK if tax is included, I wouldn't complain...
You're not American.
And am I glad of it! ;D
Hi Felcom
We got our stock today so it will have shipped today or will do tomorrow.
We will continue to ship USA orders received on keyboardco.com (http://www.keyboardco.com/) as normal. Although as you might have got caught out by the timing I can see if we can stop the order if you want to check out Amazon.
Hi Danny
Thanks for your email.
There will be two more batches going on Amazon in the next week or so and there will be TKL with Blues.
Let me know if I can help.
Bruce
In reply to my email asking if tenkeyless blues will become available.
Still, isn't this >=$20 more than buying from PCHome(including shipping)?
I think pchome is sold out their latest batch already. Shipping from Amazon w/ Prime is 2 days, shipping from Taiwan........................
You know, the ability to order from a known trusted entity, within the US, has a lot of appeal to many buyers.
While I have no problem with ordering from PCHome or ArmyGroup, I can also read Chinese passably well, and my fiance is mainland Chinese, for the bits I have trouble with.
Without the ability to read the pages yourself, it's a lot more intimidating, not to mention potentially frustrating for many people. And really, $20-30 isn't that much for peace of mind, especially knowing you can return it if you really dislike it. And contrary to popular opinion here, not everyone is in love with Cherry switches.
Just remember, the people here are already strange.
Heh. Hehehe. Muahaha!
It's a bit more than I would have liked, but blue in MX Browns. Amazon Prime should have it here by Thursday!
Pretty sure fulfilled by Amazon, sold by KeyboardCo just means that KeyboardCo buys the products, sends them to Amazon's warehouse, and then Amazon handles distribution once it's sold. Amazon gets a cut, but KeyboardCo doesn't have to operate warehouses, shipping & return facilities, etc..
You regularly see stuff that's fulfilled by Amazon that's cheaper than sold by Amazon.
Honestly, worst thing about this is that it probably endangers EK, who sell keyboards, yeah, but also sell cool stuff like clickclack's keys. Won't be seeing those on Amazon any time soon.
i don't really understand why diatec switched from EK to amazon
better visibility (must be)
better margin maybe
But the keyboard company site's always suck ( although i bought from them with a great pleasure...)
I use to webdesign a lot and, even from a customer point of view EK site is much more appealing ...
Have a look at pckeyboard.com for the real "old school".
But the keyboard company site's always suck ( although i bought from them with a great pleasure...)
I use to webdesign a lot and, even from a customer point of view EK site is much more appealing ...
Now, now. TKC's site is good enough - I get most of the information (categorized!) in a single page load, and I can do text search. Not sure EK's is "better" by requiring more clicking. Prettier - maybe, but what eye candy has to do with information and navigation?
i don't really understand why diatec switched from EK to amazon
I use to webdesign a lot and, even from a customer point of view EK site is much more appealing ...
now even noobs can get a filco ;_;
Probably because of the lack of fluoride in the public water supply.
That is exactly right, Fulfilled by Amazon means the logistics is run by Amazon, who receives batch orders from the Keyboard Co.
To be honest, I don't know why everyone is complaining. You wanted easy to get, quality mechanical boards here in the US, and here they are. Yet you (not you personally, jaynoon) complain when that happens. There is NO better online distributor anywhere than Amazon. I signed up for prime 9 months ago, and I have more than made up my $80, so that point is moot.
The price point may be a problem for some, but I don't see where the issue lies. With Super Saver shipping and Amazon Prime, you have fast and FREE shipping speeds, meaning $154 IS $154. It might be a bit more expensive than what Elitekeyboards will offer with the Leopolds, but the cost of shipping from EK will make the prices about even. Price isn't even something to complain about.
How about instead of complaining, we thank theKeyboardCo for putting this deal through, and making it EASY for us. You want to buy a Filco and have it at your house the NEXT DAY? No problem, for $157.99 you can be playing with it 24 hours after you placed your order.
Going through this thread makes me envision a bunch of starving people begging for bread, and when bread is given, they say it's not good enough and want cake.
I paid $164 for my 10keyless filco from Armygroup; had I know this was going to happen I would have waited. Could have saved $10, not a big deal though. Ordering from PCHome would have cost me, at the cheapest, $140 with Taiwanese taxes included. And I would have to wait much longer. All things considered, $154 is a pretty great deal.
And who knows, if EK offers the Leopolds for ~$140 shipped, theKeyboardCo might drop their prices to the same.
Anyways, that's my rant for the evening. Goodnight! And thanks again, Bruce, I look forward to indirectly dealing with you :p
P.S.- throw a Filco wristwrest and some other interesting goodies on here, and you'll have a customer for life :wink:
Fantastically said! I don't understand this mentality, which seems to be prevalent on the internet in general.
Canada, like Cuba, I think are two former territories I think we should claim back.
I also think Hawaiians and Alaskans (hey, they booted Sara Palin so they can't be THAT bad) are discriminated against.
Canadians I tend to think of as JV Americans like Puerto Rico or Guam. Maybe Samoa. Canada, like Cuba, I think are two former territories I think we should claim back. Canada for the oil and Cuba for the cigars.Show Image(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5008/5374502312_8f8719f57e_z.jpg)
Just to be clear this is Amazon's Free Shipping fine print. For example I had to pay to get a Bosch Table saw but keyboards will be free.
Just to be clear this is Amazon's Free Shipping fine print. For example I had to pay to get a Bosch Table saw but keyboards will be free.
Unfreakingbelievable. I bought a Filco keyless in the classified around 5pm CST for $150, and now Amazon posts them for $139 around 7pm CST.
Good thing I got a nice bonus last week.
Tenkeyless's are up! (http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&search-alias=electronics&field-manufacturer=The%20Keyboard%20Company&tag=5336432816-20).
I also think Hawaiians and Alaskans (hey, they booted Sara Palin so they can't be THAT bad) are discriminated against.
Canadians I tend to think of as JV Americans like Puerto Rico or Guam. Maybe Samoa. Canada, like Cuba, I think are two former territories I think we should claim back. Canada for the oil and Cuba for the cigars.Show Image(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5008/5374502312_8f8719f57e_z.jpg)
They're just jealous you live in Hawaii!
And in regards to the other guy with 'XL' in his name...no, I didn't make that account to toot my own horn :p
But like he said, I don't understand that diva mentality...
REJOICE! Competition is a GOOD thing! We will be the ones that reap it's benefits!