Count me in for a set! And as the others said witch layout exactly are we taking about?That's the G81-1800. The G81-8000 is a normal ANSI layout.
Edit: ok G81-8000HPCUS-2 have the compact layout with the small numpad 0 and short right shift.
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That's the G81-1800. The G81-8000 is a normal ANSI layout.Yeah you'r right. I've been fooled by this (http://octopart.com/g81-8000hpcus-2-cherry-917855).
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What colour are the keycaps? (white with black font, or black with white lettering)?Regular ANSI layout. white font, black caps.
I'd be interested, depending on that, and possibly layout.
These will fit a Filco with the exception of the spacebar and Caps Lock keys, correct?I'm not sure. I don't have Filco to check. Nor the caps. From the last thread:
no, I bought two of them. The bottom row is offset, as is the caps lock key (which I assume that you already anticipated.) The space bar is completely different as well and will require some serious modding to work, although it is the same length as a regular Cherry MX board or Filco etc. You'll need a full moogle kit to make these work, alternately see my post here if you are OK with the epoxy:
http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?20990-My-own-anti-otaku-Filco-(w-modem-burning-pics)
Hey Quarzac, I don't know where you get the keycaps but there is a lot of 10 G81-8000HPCUS-2s (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cherry-Keyboards-G81-8000HPCUS-2-LOT-10-/250914900707?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item3a6bb18ae3#ht_500wt_1413) at a buy it now price of 100$ on ebay. Maybe this GB could be even cheaper.Perhaps! I was actually talking to that seller a short while ago. He's apparently got a ton of them. I was planning on buying from him. Not gonna lie, I was looking to make some decent profit from this whole buy, as I don't have a job, and I'll have to find something to do with 10s of useless naked boards, pull all the caps, pack them up and ship them, but if enough people either oppose my profiteering or we get enough orders that I can talk him way down, we'll see what happens. I feel like $25 is a fair price, but I'll definitely drop the overall price if I end up getting them really cheap.
Perhaps! I was actually talking to that seller a short while ago. He's apparently got a ton of them. I was planning on buying from him. Not gonna lie, I was looking to make some decent profit from this whole buy, as I don't have a job, and I'll have to find something to do with 10s of useless naked boards, pull all the caps, pack them up and ship them, but if enough people either oppose my profiteering or we get enough orders that I can talk him way down, we'll see what happens. I feel like $25 is a fair price, but I'll definitely drop the overall price if I end up getting them really cheap.
I think it depends on the quality of the boards themselves. Logistically, if you are shipping to the states and you get the boards from this chap for a good price (lower than his $100) you could probably turn $5 per board after shipping if sold for $20, or $10 if sold for $25 (I did maths). Gaining a profit off of something like this is not unheard of; just look at how the TeamLiquid caps turned out after all of the price reductions from SP are factored in.I wasn't sure if people would be mad that I was trying to profit from this, since I always see so many GBs that say something along the lines of "I'm not trying to profit off this..." The real killer with these boards will be shipping. It'll probably be around 35-40 pounds, so shipping could be nasty. I'll see what I can work the seller for.
I wasn't sure if people would be mad that I was trying to profit from this, since I always see so many GBs that say something along the lines of "I'm not trying to profit off this..." The real killer with these boards will be shipping. It'll probably be around 35-40 pounds, so shipping could be nasty. I'll see what I can work the seller for.
Well if you take more than 10 off of him (like 30 or so) then I am sure he will figure out some way to compensate your buying in bulk[ierness].Well, we've got to make it to more than 10 orders first! How about you, RColinTaylor? :biggrin:
Well, we've got to make it to more than 10 orders first! How about you, RColinTaylor? :biggrin:
Pending Quality and if the shipped price is $30 starting in the first week of November? sure, why the hell not.I can guarantee that the shipped price will NEVER go up. If it changes, I'll be adding a negative. I'll try to win those boards to get an idea of quality. If they're suitable, I'll ship them out to the folk who've already ordered. I'll also do some number crunching around that time and will probably lower the price on these first 10 if I can get them for very cheap.
Making more than $5 per set is just taking advantage of people. I was quoted more than $130 shipped for 10 when I started this and I posted $25 shipped each.Fair enough. I didn't know where people sat profit margin wise. Though, I must admit I read your original thread wrong. I intended to use the same pricing. I'll fix that. Like I said, I can agree that, for that price, $25 is a substantial bit more than necessary. I'll edit the OP reflecting a better scheme.
At $30 each per set you'll be making $15 per set based on the last 2 sets that sold. Maybe I'm just a nice guy, but I'd rather just use buy it now and do it myself.
It wouldn't be more than 2 hours of work to strip the caps, pack them up and ship them. I've done this for maybe 80 keyboards now. Its not that time consuming.
Sent from my EVO
Count me in for a white/beige set plz. Tyty!
Btw, you should be able to fit the whole set in the flat rate boxes. BiNiaRiS sent me a white set with all the keys in that box.Yeah, I PM'd Biniaris, and he told me much the same. Dox, you know that shipping for you will likely be slightly more due to your Canadian origin, correct?
Yeah, I PM'd Biniaris, and he told me much the same. Dox, you know that shipping for you will likely be slightly more due to your Canadian origin, correct?I know, that's correct, thanks.
In for 2 sets. More if the price drops.The lowest forseeable price will be $18 shipped, at least for these first 10 orders. The next however many, we'll have to see.
Again, a reminder to people: Stay away from that eBay auction. It's the best way for me to minimize the price of 10 of them.
I bid $20 because I can. Not at reserve though... so you are safe.Alright. I know where the reserve is, so if there's no interference, I should be able to get them at the minimum price.
i want one but what keys wont work for filcos, i can't see well right now because of stupid eye doc so not reading through the posts
I got a seller to pull the keycaps off a board for me, and just ship those. Maybe talk to your seller about that? It'd cut down on shipping, and really doesn't take that much time. You can mail them a keypuller to make it faster.Hah, I can't mail them a keypuller because I don't have one! I'm going to order one the day I order these. I will ask him though. That's a good idea, and it would save me from having to deal with the boards. godofdeath, the modifiers, caps lock, and space bar won't fit.
Hah, I can't mail them a keypuller because I don't have one! I'm going to order one the day I order these. I will ask him though. That's a good idea, and it would save me from having to deal with the boards. godofdeath, the modifiers, caps lock, and space bar won't fit.
A legitimate idea. I'll see what I can do.
Plus, from what I can tell in this thread we are going to want way more than 10 keyboards at even the $18 price per and if we can get what we really want, the keycaps, for less than that and if they are in good condition then I see no reason to invest in the seller a little bit. The trick will be convincing him to do the extra work.
He's not gonna do a bunch of extra work when he's barely making any money on them. It might save $20 in shipping but if I were him I'd charge at least $20 for my time.
wait this is for like 104 keyboards?
They are from this ebay lot: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cherry-Keyboards-G81-8000HPCUS-2-LOT-10-/250914900707?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item3a6bb18ae3#ht_500wt_1202
I'm interested in 1 set.
so which group buy should i go to, to find the right keys to replace the ones that dont fit a filco from this set?
since its most likely the caps lock, space bar, and the other larger keys
so which group buy should i go to, to find the right keys to replace the ones that dont fit a filco from this set?
since its most likely the caps lock, space bar, and the other larger keys
While you're waiting for another moogle kit buy, you can use WASD blanks like I have here for spacebar, Windows, Menu, and Caps Lock:Show Image(http://geekhack.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=27458&d=1317187738)
Hash, you need something else for a menu key; that bubble button is sad looking on that board.
Yeah well there's also an Alt where Fn should be. It's a temporary hack job. :)
While you're waiting for another moogle kit buy, you can use WASD blanks like I have here for spacebar, Windows, Menu, and Caps Lock:Show Image(http://geekhack.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=27458&d=1317187738)
Posting to make you feel bad:That is one monstrously attractive board. Also, people should not that I altered the specifics of the buy. The new pricing will likely extend to the first 20 orders, and I will immediately begin a second run of the buy for another 30 orders following this run, provided the quality is up to standards, though I imagine it will be.
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sent you pm with emailReceived and noted. Thank you for your prompt response. I will likely PM everyone interested if necessary. I don't want to hold up the seller too much if he accepts my offer.
That is one monstrously attractive board. Also, people should not that I altered the specifics of the buy. The new pricing will likely extend to the first 20 orders, and I will immediately begin a second run of the buy for another 30 orders following this run, provided the quality is up to standards, though I imagine it will be.
I modded a cherry spacebar so it matches 100% now too :DJudging by the picture from the eBay lot, they'll probably be shiny, but not too badly so. I've read that a magic eraser can fix a shiny spacebar. I wonder if it could also fix the caps.
Good to hear this is going well. I'm just hoping the caps will be in good condition.
That is one monstrously attractive board. Also, people should not that I altered the specifics of the buy. The new pricing will likely extend to the first 20 orders, and I will immediately begin a second run of the buy for another 30 orders following this run, provided the quality is up to standards, though I imagine it will be.
So what exactly is the new pricing?Still between $18 and $25. I haven't heard back from the seller yet. I expect to tomorrow.
I may be in for a set too. Looks like I may end up trading one of mine.Alright, N8N. Shoot me a PM with a definite yes or no and a paypal address (if necessary) when you know what's going to happen.
Still between $18 and $25. I haven't heard back from the seller yet. I expect to tomorrow.
Including shipping?Yes. You'll only be charged for 1 set's worth of shipping.
so??????????????????? lolI still need to get a shipping quote, though the seller accepted my base cost. Once I hear back from him, I'll edit the OP. It's looking like these are going to be on the lower of the projected price margin.
I still need to get a shipping quote, though the seller accepted my base cost. Once I hear back from him, I'll edit the OP. It's looking like these are going to be on the lower of the projected price margin.
I'll take one more. Might as well since 2 fit in a box.Alright. I have your paypal address already, so I think I have almost everyone. A PM has been sent to anyone remaining, and I'll start collecting money as soon as the seller gets back to me and I can give you guys a definite price. At that point I will begin to send out invoices.
so its 18.82?Yep. You paid the correct amount.
Will the modifiers not fit on a poker then?I highly doubt it, without modification. Biniaris would know for sure, as I'm fairly certain he fitted them all to one, though with modification.
I highly doubt it, without modification. Biniaris would know for sure, as I'm fairly certain he fitted them all to one, though with modification.
If you need me for the group buy to go through I will pay, but if I'm not needed can I bail? Sorry for the inconvenience.I will let you bail purely because it's one less customs form for me to have to fill out. I'll cancel your invoice.
Quarzac - got 3 invoices from you, do I just pay the one which was for $32? (I ordered two sets)Two of them should have been cancelled. But yes, pay the one for $32. Sorry about that! Mis-copied an address.
So what time tomorrow should I expect the keys to be delivered?Hmmm... Probably about 4:30 in the morning. It'll be a covert air drop under the cover of night.
Looks like I'm gonna have 2 extra sets. If anyone wants to add an additional one, let me know. Otherwise I'll throw them up on the classifieds, probably.
Just make sure I get the better of the three...I'm numerically randomizing who gets what set. That way hopefully people won't complain if their sets are shiny because of the completely objective method of choosing who gets what. I will, however, remove the two worst sets from the numerical circulation.
I'm numerically randomizing who gets what set. That way hopefully people won't complain if their sets are shiny because of the completely objective method of choosing who gets what. I will, however, remove the two worst sets from the numerical circulation.
I'm numerically randomizing who gets what set. That way hopefully people won't complain if their sets are shiny because of the completely objective method of choosing who gets what. I will, however, remove the two worst sets from the numerical circulation.
You should run this like a 3rd world country's lottery and let me win.Win it like a 3rd world country's lottery then.
Win it like a 3rd world country's lottery then.
I already did; your parents can live if you make the right choice.As leader of this 3rd world country, I shoot you with no repercussions for such threats.
As leader of this 3rd world country, I shoot you with no repercussions for such threats.
Oops, sorry bout that revolution.You should be. Now I have to flee my own country. How am I supposed to explain this to other people who bought sets?
You should be. Now I have to flee my own country. How am I supposed to explain this to other people who bought sets?
no pay now so he pay faster so we get stuff fasterrrrrrrrrrrrrrI actually had enough money in my paypal that I just paid for the boards earlier today, so at this point it's a matter of collecting so you actually get your sets shipped to you.
I actually had enough money in my paypal that I just paid for the boards earlier today, so at this point it's a matter of collecting so you actually get your sets shipped to you.
Put me down for one set the next shipment.You got it! Like I said, I'll be running it right after this one, but it could be a bit, because I'm gonna wait that one out to 30 sets.
Can you put my name in the OP with (Canada) and change the total to 20.Could have sworn I did that yesterday, but now I remember my internet crapped out when I was editing it. Fixed! Still need payment from N8N and Biniaris!
Trying to look official and all!
@Quarzac - Would you happen to have a tentative shipment date?Well, I don't know turnover for freight shipping, but I do know I won't have the boxes I ordered until Saturday at the earliest. If the keyboards get here next week, then they should hopefully be out by the following week. So let's say roughly 2 weeks from now? That's very, very rough, but should be a good general idea.
why no pick up from post office?Because 25 boxes is a lot of boxes. I'm still waiting on the keyboards though, so not having them is no big deal.
Do you thin is possible to get some pictures of one of the actual sets (back/front) just for reference? BTW do you have multiple colors (black/white)? will you sell a partial set (87 keys) for less?Sets will come in 104 only, for the flat rate that I charge. I'll take some pictures of the sets from the first run though, so you can get an idea of what you're getting into. There's no reason for me to sell in 87 key sets because I have no use for a bunch of sets of numberpad keys.
Sets will come in 104 only, for the flat rate that I charge. I'll take some pictures of the sets from the first run though, so you can get an idea of what you're getting into. There's no reason for me to sell in 87 key sets because I have no use for a bunch of sets of numberpad keys.
Actually you might be able to sell them to people who have already harvested keys from a space saver board, to fill in the keys that aren't in a moogle kit. You still have the short rshift and the wrong row del/end/pgdn keys but still. I'd be interested, if I hadn't already sold my space saver set. And I still would be interested in a non-munged-up numpad zero (I have a set of nice doubleshots that had a numpad zero with some serious shine/fingernail marks on it for some reason.)These boards have full sized shifts and proper nav clusters, for the record. If I did sell 87 key sets separately, I doubt I would be able to price them much lower to the point where it would make sense for the buyer. Alternatively, I could hold sets until I knew I had someone who was interested in the numpad, and then work that out. We'll see what happens.
Forgot to mention that the seller contacted me on Thursday to clarify the shipping address of the boards, so I expect them to ship on Monday, or at least early this week. I tracked down their location and the shipping estimate UPS gave me was 2 days. However, this week should be pretty work heavy for me, so I don't expect to have a chance to disassemble or ship them until the following Monday. Sorry about that. Maybe Saturday at the earliest, but I can't say with absolute certainty, as I have to take SAT Subject tests on Saturday, and I don't know if I'll have time to breakdown, package and then make it to the post office following those. But hey, a 2 week long turnover isn't bad at all, I figure.
Don't do drugs. :)Thanks, Dad!
^ Thank you :-) . If you can get me a black on white I am in
Same. I'm also interested in white keys with black legends
^ Thank you :-) . If you can get me a black on white I am inI doubt I will be able to get black on white ones, though I'll check if there's enough interest, say, 10 or more orders.
Gah... Sorry for being wishy-washy on this. I've been trying to decide between getting this set and the RGBY modifier kit, and right now I'm seriously leaning toward the modifiers. Take me off the list for now, but I'll probably have the money to pick up a set by the time there are close to 30 orders.Can you add me on, then. I'm moderately interested in these, but if NumberJ has his money by crunch time, I'd be happy to cede to him.
Can you add me on, then. I'm moderately interested in these, but if NumberJ has his money by crunch time, I'd be happy to cede to him.You will not need to cede. You're on as #2 for round two at most.
I'm interested in comparing Thick WYSE, thin WYSE and cherry.
(Speaking of WYSE, today I missed out on TWO wyse keyboards on ebay for $15 total)
Also take-home Thermodynamics of Materials exam > SAT. I'm sure you'll do fine.
Is this still available? I assume these will fit the Poker keyboard as well?I'm in the process of collecting orders for round 2. The keys will fit on a poker, with the apparent exception of the modifiers, caps lock, and the space bar. I put you down for a set; let me know if this is erroneous. Round 1 has been paid for and will likely be shipping out in the next week.
Thanks, Brendan
Thanks, Dad!
For the record, they're hopefully the last set of them I have to take. All these dang higher end colleges want a science in addition to my math, so after these, I should be pretty much free for keyboard related exploits. Even more free if I get an acceptance letter from Stanford in the beginning of December. If that works out, I'll run a celebratory group buy on something people want. Maybe another round of Moogle kits, if I can get the .svg if the time comes.
I will make sure you pass all of your SAT sections if you send me that BNIB; I have some Northerners who owe me some favors.I need an 800 on bio and math 2. Make it happen before I ship, and we'll see.
I need an 800 on bio and math 2. Make it happen before I ship, and we'll see.
My friend, lets call him Mike, assures me it will be done.I applaud your speed and efficiency.
I applaud your speed and efficiency.
And I will applaud at your funeral if you cross me.
UPDATE: I got the keyboards today! Some of you guys are going to be very, very happy campers. I pulled out a couple boards, one of which looked to be basically new, with no signs of use, and another that was brand new in box, with driver cd, manual, and everything. I will make every effort to ship them out to you guys as soon as possible.
UPDATE: I got the keyboards today! Some of you guys are going to be very, very happy campers. I pulled out a couple boards, one of which looked to be basically new, with no signs of use, and another that was brand new in box, with driver cd, manual, and everything. I will make every effort to ship them out to you guys as soon as possible.
Applied early action? Good luck, I remember the days when it was binding :)Stanford does "Restricted Early Action", which essentially makes it early decision, as you can't apply to any other schools early, and it's still basically binding. Not that that matters anyways. If I get in there, I'm going, no question.
Woohooo... you taking any bribes on the better condition ones =P j/kWell, let's just say I'm not NOT taking bribes.
Stanford does "Restricted Early Action", which essentially makes it early decision, as you can't apply to any other schools early, and it's still basically binding. Not that that matters anyways. If I get in there, I'm going, no question.
I remember getting my early decision acceptance 14 years ago... Does that date me? :-)Yes. Where did you go to school?
Stanford does "Restricted Early Action", which essentially makes it early decision, as you can't apply to any other schools early, and it's still basically binding. Not that that matters anyways. If I get in there, I'm going, no question.hey now, first come first serve!
Well, let's just say I'm not NOT taking bribes.
Yes. Where did you go to school?
hey now, first come first serve!Right, right, of course. That being said...
Guess I wasn't clear. Early decision acceptance letter from the Farm.Good sir, I will send you my finest doubleshots if you have some sort of in with the admissions office and can put in a good word for a certain fellow from the east coast.
Good sir, I will send you my finest doubleshots if you have some sort of in with the admissions office and can put in a good word for a certain fellow from the east coast.
Wish it worked this way...As do I. Well, at least I know I'm probably the only applicant who mentioned mechanical keyboards in one of their essays.
New posts here keep getting my hopes up that they've shipped out :P
Consider yourself on my ignore list.
Steady hand, hot paperclip with a bend at the end, embed the end in the stem. Wait for it to cool and pull it.This should work. I'll give it a shot. The paperclip that is. I have one of those.
Or if you have a small enough drill and screws, drill a tiny pilot hole and drive a screw in, then use pliers and pull it.
If you don't want to mess with it, I'll take that as my set (assuming the rest of the keys are decent enough.) I only ordered one, but I bet I can fix0r it. I have a pin vise and some small drill bits so I think I can handle it. Seems as though the doubleshots don't fit that tight on the stems anyway.I think the set is in pretty good shape otherwise. If not, I'll just switch it out with a nicer one. I tried the paperclip idea, but I couldn't get it hot enough to penetrate the plastic well enough for pulling it out to be successful. As a result, there is now a small dimple in the middle, though that'll probably make drilling it easier. I'm going to check with my Dad to see if he has any tiny drill bits, but if not, I'll send it your way. Thanks!
RC, I was kidding about the ignore. Sorry I didn't make it clear. I was playing along with yr "troll". I've got to stop trying to mess around or goof off, I'm honestly very bad at it. So, my apologies.
Well ****cakes. I was hoping I had actually trolled someone so hard they ignored me. Gotta try harder I suppose.
me wantsssssssssssssss loll
I think the set is in pretty good shape otherwise. If not, I'll just switch it out with a nicer one. I tried the paperclip idea, but I couldn't get it hot enough to penetrate the plastic well enough for pulling it out to be successful. As a result, there is now a small dimple in the middle, though that'll probably make drilling it easier. I'm going to check with my Dad to see if he has any tiny drill bits, but if not, I'll send it your way. Thanks!
I almost put you on mine, if that's any consolation.You're on the list! I'll order more when I get 30 orders. Next set is at 3. Tell your friends!
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On topic: WOW I want one, if there's to be another shipment, I want in.
Did I remember reading that there was supposed to be more of these eventually?
I'm really just a sucker for cheap doubleshots :p Now I need to buy another keyboard to keep up with all the keycaps I'm getting. Maybe a leopold in clears.
I'd take it too. I have extra caps so I wouldnt even need to fix it.I'll probably send it your way, then. That way no one really needs to trouble themselves fixing it.
I know right!I'm getting to it! Term paper due Friday, then some SAT cramming, then keyboards! I swear!
I have been looking at my Leo imagining it with some Doubleshots all week.
You're on the list! I'll order more when I get 30 orders. Next set is at 3. Tell your friends!
I'll probably send it your way, then. That way no one really needs to trouble themselves fixing it.
I'm getting to it! Term paper due Friday, then some SAT cramming, then keyboards! I swear!
I will write the damn term paper; send out the keys.I can say with absolute certainty you will have them by the end of next week. Alternatively, the paper's on the HUAC's effects on the film industry from an economic standpoint. It's a wimpy paper, at 4 pages. 5 sources, 2 being books.
I can say with absolute certainty you will have them by the end of next week. Alternatively, the paper's on the HUAC's effects on the film industry from an economic standpoint. It's a wimpy paper, at 4 pages. 5 sources, 2 being books.
Well, HUAC, being lead by McCarthy, systematically broke down the film industry for being suspected Communists. I am not familiar with what sparked the concept but once the notion that the film industry could be a hotbed for Communism the House Un-American Actions Committee sprung into action and tried to destroy any Red-influence in Hollywood.That's the gist of what I got from my research. The spark was the previous communist ties of many influential people in Hollywood, leading to the unjust trials, and in turn, the blacklisting, of the Hollywood 10.
That's the gist of what I got from my research. The spark was the previous communist ties of many influential people in Hollywood, leading to the unjust trials, and in turn, the blacklisting, of the Hollywood 10.
I have a book on Dalton Trumbo, and he seemed like a pretty cool dude. Why they gotta go and nail the film industry for some alleged communist ties?
Because Hollywood had money... it's all about the cash, man.
I'm just throwing darts... but for what reason? As you pointed out no one seems to be able to figure out a reason. But... if it's a given that money is power and influence, then perhaps McCarthy was either paranoid, jealous, or something else entirely.
Any word about a white set? Any of your supplier willing to throw in one?I haven't asked. I'm not going to until I have enough orders to place another bulk order.
The white ones are more rare, and if found, will likely fetch a much higher price. It's not unthinkable, but I wouldn't get my hopes up. I'm sure Q will let us know if he scores some.That I will. Though, if it's only a few, I will likely hold on to them and sell them separately, giving people involved in this buy first dibs, of course.
Any word about a white set? Any of your supplier willing to throw in one?
There is a group buy at Deskthority for white 2-shots being run by Ascaii, who also has an account here. It's not currently taking orders, but watch the thread. He said there will probably be extras.
http://deskthority.net/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=568
Trying to put together a GB to fill in the missing modifiers from this set for a filco/rosewill. Anyone know EXACTLY which caps are needed? Gotta move fast, deadline is approaching.Whatever they did for the last moogle kit should work, talk to whoever ran that, perhaps?
Since we came short one DS board (yeah Q only got 19 DS boards, the guy sent lasered ones...), is it possible to put me at the top of the list for round 2, please? Just to make thing formal. ThxI contacted the seller to see if he could ship out a couple more. He said it wouldn't be a problem. I may have to cover the shipping, but that's no big deal. To update you guys, I stripped all the boards on Saturday and started to package them. I'll have them all on their way as soon as possible. Unfortunately, one of the two lasered boards was the NIB, sorry for getting your hopes up. My then untrained eye could not discern it. However, it shouldn't hold things up much at all, as he's shipping me replacements, and I'll get the rest out as soon as possible. I ended up with 19 because he shipped me a replacement for the broken set, but I hope you guys don't mind me shipping that out so you don't have to wait much longer. (You guys being Biniaris, who offered to take it as a salvage set.)
I'm confused. Did round one ship? Or round one became round two? First ten became twenty?
I suppose your supplier(s) don't have access to any french set (or some kind of AZERTY) ? :rolleyes:I'm going to say probably not. Just to update you guys as to the status of round 2: My supplier ran out of boards immediately available. However, he's going to fetch more from the warehouse by the end of the year, and let me know how many he has when he does so. Now that I've made it clear that I am only interested in HPCUS boards, I don't see there being a problem in relation to lasered caps. However, get your orders in early, as if there are not enough sets to go around, I will cut orders starting from the bottom. I'll let you know the definite number of max orders once he gets the number to me.
Just got my set. All the keys are in very nice condition, but have some dust/crud on them. I'll get some pictures up eventually.
Any tips on cleaning them?
Thanks
You can buy mesh laundry bags at the dollar tree and throw these in the dishwasher. I wash 8 sets at a time like this. Although it might be a little overkill if you only have one set, haha. They do come out really clean and you don't have to do any work.
Just got my set. All the keys are in very nice condition, but have some dust/crud on them. I'll get some pictures up eventually.
Any tips on cleaning them?
Thanks
Could you possibly provide an example? this seems like a curious method.
Best iTrader rating ever:
"Really nice guy; helped with my term paper".
I'm interested in round 2; some thick doubleshots would be a nice addition to either of my Cherry MX boards.Alternatively, Grab some WYSE on ebay. The ones on the WYSE 50 should be pretty thick.
Jealous of the moogle.Again, depending on how things go, I may run a moogle kit buy if I can get the svgs.
full moogle kit?It depends on what the people want, and what we have svgs for.
some people are talking about adding left shift, enter, tab and backspace so it all matches.
i just need a left shift since my cherry corp sets came with RGB
It depends on what the people want, and what we have svgs for.I'm pretty sure we have svg for everything except for tab, enter and backspace
Do any of these sets ever come in pre-shined? I actually like glossy keycaps.
Do any of these sets ever come in pre-shined? I actually like glossy keycaps.
does ne1 have the f and j keys with nubs?Not in cherry (did they make those?) but I have some in WYSE that I'll consider selling once retrobriting has finished.
The F and J don't have nubs but if you look their contour is much more distinct than the other keys.
omg this is so bad with no nubs with on the f and j keys
I actually hit the keys at too steep an angle for the nubs on any keyboards to be noticeable by me, so I never considered that to be a big deal. I touch type on muscle memory, not correctly.
Same here, That's why I'm not as apprehensive as I should be about the odd curvature of the F and J keys.11. I keep the OP up to date.
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Do you know how many round2 orders you have thus far?
i like the curved keys better than keys with nubs.
Hm. I may end up picking up a set, I will definitely let you know. Really wish there were some cheap black on white doubleshots though, I would pick those up immediately.
Keep an eye on Ascaii's group buy (http://deskthority.net/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=568&sid=9884087fb0ae26451c3fc6925fc92b01) over on Deskthority. It's full now, but Ascaii said there might be another round.
The damn Farm... Who do they think they are?!.I know. It's because I'm a white male who doesn't play sports, I suppose. But there's always grad school.
who knew being a white male would bite you in the ass one dayIt's great for everything other than college applications. So I guess I'll survive.
Hah. Try being a smart asian.That article is enlightening. Also, it angers me that asians need a 1550, whites a 1410, and blacks an 1100. That disparity is absolutely ridiculous.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/story/2011-12-03/asian-students-college-applications/51620236/1
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Alright, I contacted my supplier about more boards, and he's got 10 or so. I am honestly not up to running this buy a second time though right now, at least not for a good while. College application deadlines are around the corner, and I've got my hands full. I want to say the earliest I could comfortably run this would be February, especially considering I do my board stripping outside, and it's quite cold here in December and January. February as well, actually, but I would be done with midterms then, so it wouldn't be a huge deal. If someone else wants to take over and run it sooner, PM me and I'll give you details. I'd prefer handing it over to a reputable GH member, but I'd be open to anything if it's cool with you guys. Sorry about this. I didn't expect things to be as busy as they are. I was kind of hoping I'd be in college by now. :ohwell:
Alright, I contacted my supplier about more boards, and he's got 10 or so. I am honestly not up to running this buy a second time though right now, at least not for a good while. College application deadlines are around the corner, and I've got my hands full. I want to say the earliest I could comfortably run this would be February, especially considering I do my board stripping outside, and it's quite cold here in December and January. February as well, actually, but I would be done with midterms then, so it wouldn't be a huge deal. If someone else wants to take over and run it sooner, PM me and I'll give you details. I'd prefer handing it over to a reputable GH member, but I'd be open to anything if it's cool with you guys. Sorry about this. I didn't expect things to be as busy as they are. I was kind of hoping I'd be in college by now. :ohwell:
Wait, it's up to 15. I want a set too.
Sorry to hear about the Farm, I assume you're talking about my alma mater. If you think undergrad admissions are nuts, wait until you find out how med school (or even grad school) admissions work. I used to read applications for med school.
Wait, it's up to 15. I want a set too.
Sorry to hear about the Farm, I assume you're talking about my alma mater. If you think undergrad admissions are nuts, wait until you find out how med school (or even grad school) admissions work. I used to read applications for med school.
The 11900 has 1x modifiers. I think these sets have 1.25x.
I have sent PM's to all listed on post #1. If you did not recieve the PM or would like to make a new order, please message me with your order. I have enough sets for all current orders, and hopefully I hear back from all of you soon. I will start a new groupbuy thread if you think it necessary/helpful.
Thank you.
I have sent PM's to all listed on post #1. If you did not recieve the PM or would like to make a new order, please message me with your order. I have enough sets for all current orders, and hopefully I hear back from all of you soon. I will start a new groupbuy thread if you think it necessary/helpful.
Thank you.
I'd find a new thread / post explaining the situation as i've joined in the middle of all of this and it's a bit confusing >.<