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Title: TG3 BL82 modded board
Post by: Half-Saint on Thu, 10 March 2011, 03:27:40
I'm selling my modded TG3 BL82 board (2KRO). It's a one of a kind board at the moment featuring Cherry MX Blue switches, orange LEDs and a transparent case. PS/2 Connector. The board is missing the ESC key but I'm having one delivered from Deck.

More info about the board: http://geekhack.org/showwiki.php?title=Island:14034

The buyer will receive the board, 10 spare LEDs and an 'orange on black' Geekhack key.

The price is 170€ + shipping. Will ship worldwide but would prefer an EU buyer and bank transfer instead of PayPal.

Shipping cost around 18€ for registered airmail w/ tracking & confirmation
Title: TG3 BL82 modded board
Post by: DanGWanG on Thu, 10 March 2011, 09:10:14
I'd like to see more photos of it :)  I think the mod thread only has 1 half picture of the finished product.
Title: TG3 BL82 modded board
Post by: elbowglue on Thu, 10 March 2011, 22:32:47
Ok.  I need to hang on to my wallet, this is ****in awesome.  And at the price of a topre, this is actually a very good deal imho.  hmmmmmm...
Title: TG3 BL82 modded board
Post by: Half-Saint on Fri, 11 March 2011, 02:44:52
Hehe, you know you want it ;)

I'll take more pictures later today. Was away from home the whole day yesterday.
Title: TG3 BL82 modded board
Post by: Half-Saint on Fri, 11 March 2011, 12:40:23
Pictures!

(http://www.shrani.si/t/3y/Pf/1dk3oRvG/tg3001.jpg) (http://www.shrani.si/?3y/Pf/1dk3oRvG/tg3001.jpg)

(http://www.shrani.si/t/3c/qE/2KMFJpQb/tg3002.jpg) (http://www.shrani.si/?3c/qE/2KMFJpQb/tg3002.jpg)
Title: TG3 BL82 modded board
Post by: Lpb45 on Fri, 11 March 2011, 13:19:11
That thing is beautiful
Title: TG3 BL82 modded board
Post by: DanGWanG on Fri, 11 March 2011, 21:59:02
Quote from: Lpb45;309970
That thing is beautiful


ya seriously...
Title: TG3 BL82 modded board
Post by: kpeezy on Sat, 12 March 2011, 11:48:23
What is the reason for this being $140 more than a Choc Mini or something else with MX Blues? Is it the LEDs? I really don't know, looking to buy my first mechanical soon so please don't take offense.

Is the small right shift key uncomfortable? I think it's awesome looking but I want to find out more about the keyboard.
Title: TG3 BL82 modded board
Post by: gilgam on Sat, 12 March 2011, 15:02:58
it's an unique keyboard, home crafted on slovenian virgin legs, under the full moon, and dip in the blood of three brown  bears :-)



No, it's an unique keyboard, case, switches and led.
I understand you would pay premium for it, i would if i could.

But for a first mech keyboard it may be too much.
Title: TG3 BL82 modded board
Post by: Half-Saint on Sun, 13 March 2011, 05:31:12
Quote from: kpeezy;310508
What is the reason for this being $140 more than a Choc Mini or something else with MX Blues? Is it the LEDs? I really don't know, looking to buy my first mechanical soon so please don't take offense.

Is the small right shift key uncomfortable? I think it's awesome looking but I want to find out more about the keyboard.


As gilgam put it, it's a unique keyboard. Default TG3 comes with a black case, red LEDs and Cherry MX Black switches. Also, lots of work (soldering, cleaning) went into the making of this mod.
Title: TG3 BL82 modded board
Post by: Half-Saint on Mon, 14 March 2011, 08:08:10
Still available :)
Title: TG3 BL82 modded board
Post by: Half-Saint on Mon, 21 March 2011, 01:37:05
bump
Title: TG3 BL82 modded board
Post by: Half-Saint on Tue, 22 March 2011, 01:57:41
There seems to be zero interest? I know the board is expensive. An american could do the same mod for 1/2 the money I spent and sell the board cheaper. Unfortunately, I got really ripped off on shipping and VAT so lowering the price is out of the question. Spent about 14 hours total (my fault entirely) working on the board so even at 170€ the profit just isn't there.
Title: TG3 BL82 modded board
Post by: nocturn4l3030 on Tue, 22 March 2011, 04:37:18
sexy ass board..
Title: TG3 BL82 modded board
Post by: DanGWanG on Tue, 22 March 2011, 09:10:35
Quote from: Half-Saint;315767
There seems to be zero interest? I know the board is expensive. An american could do the same mod for 1/2 the money I spent and sell the board cheaper. Unfortunately, I got really ripped off on shipping and VAT so lowering the price is out of the question. Spent about 14 hours total (my fault entirely) working on the board so even at 170€ the profit just isn't there.


It's a very nice board, and unfortunate that no one appears to be interested.  Why don't you just keep it?  If I spent that many hours modding a board like that, I'd be too proud of my work to sell it =/
Title: TG3 BL82 modded board
Post by: elbowglue on Tue, 22 March 2011, 11:27:34
IMHO that board is totally worth it.  It's hella sexy.  Why didn't I buy it yet?  Wife would get pissed :P  Now when I get that money in my paypal as credit for selling other stuff, then she dosen't need to know the price =)
Title: TG3 BL82 modded board
Post by: gimpster on Thu, 12 May 2011, 22:42:13
That keyboard is filthy good looking and exactly (http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?18034-Need-help-finding-the-quot-perfect-quot-keyboard) what I'm looking for. Unfortunately at about $270 USD it's far above what I'm willing to pay for any keyboard at this time. Good luck selling it, though, it's a really nice job you've done and, frankly, worth the price you're asking.
Title: TG3 BL82 modded board
Post by: BaconKnight on Fri, 13 May 2011, 00:28:32
There's been a couple posts I've seen recently from people asking for MX blues with tenkeyless form and backlighting. Maybe should seek those guys out?
Title: TG3 BL82 modded board
Post by: Half-Saint on Sat, 28 May 2011, 02:11:40
In case anyone is interested, I'm putting this back up for sale. I also got that replacement ESC key from Deck. The font is different than default TG3 font. The buyer will also receive one Geek Hack key.

Cheers