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geekhack Marketplace => Classifieds => Topic started by: Tranquilite on Wed, 29 February 2012, 03:03:44

Title: Miscellaneous keyboards, ghetto green CM Quickfire, black Leopold TKL w/ blues.
Post by: Tranquilite on Wed, 29 February 2012, 03:03:44

All right, up for sale are the following:

• Black Leopold Tenkeyless with Cherry MX blue switches - [strike]$90 shipped CONUS[/strike] SOLD!
  
  • NIB Cooler Master Quickfire rapid w/ ghetto greens (blue stem, black spring) - [strike]$90 shipped CONUS[/strike] SOLD!
    
  • NEC APC-H412 with Blue NEC tactile clicky switches - [strike]$22 shipped CONUS[/strike] SOLD!
    
  • Memorex Telex with NMB space invaders w/ USB mod (original cable included) - [strike]$34 shipped CONUS[/strike] SOLD!
    
  • 70 Cherry ML low profile switches, never been used - [strike]$20 shipped CONUS for the set[/strike] SOLD!
    
  • 1 full set of pad printed Cherry ML4100 keycaps with stabilizers, never been used - $20 shipped CONUS[/B]
    
  I accept Payments via paypal by either gift, or whatever method which involves you paying the fees.
  
  
  Up first is a black tenkeyless Leopold with Cherry MX blues that I am selling for my brother - $90 shipped CONUS
  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/bad_breath/Keyboard%20Classifieds/IMG_4484.jpg)
  My bro already typed up a description, so I will just copy-pasta it here:
  
  Quote

  This Leopold was one in the first big batch that went out of Elite Keyboards last year and has been my daily driver at home ever since. The keyboard itself is in excellent condition and is in perfect working order. The keycaps that are on it currently are cherry doubleshots and are not for sale, though I did use the originals for about 9 months. When this sells I will put the originals back on it and send the board out with those. Despite being used for 9 months, the caps are in excellent condition and have almost no shine on them. Only F and J show minor wear. The space bar that is pictured on the keyboard itself is the original Leopold cap because the one from the doubleshots I ordered does not fit. I knew it wouldn't so I wasn't really disappointed. It probably has something to do with how I position my hands when I type, but I only hit the corner of the spacebar with my thumb, so that is why it shows no wear on it. If you look along the edge you can almost see the tiniest bit of wear. The original EK warranty is still intact and I will send the warranty code with the keyboard when it sells. It should be valid for another couple months here.
  
  Cherry blue switch Leopold comes with:
  Tenkeyless Keyboard
  Original keycaps in great condition
  Original USB cable and Leopold cable tie
  Original clear plastic keyboard cover (not pictured)
  PS2 -> USB adapter
  Elite Keyboards Warranty
  All in the original box
  
  I'm asking for $90 USD shipped CONUS only.

  Additional pictures: 1 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/bad_breath/Keyboard%20Classifieds/IMG_4487.jpg) | 2 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/bad_breath/Keyboard%20Classifieds/IMG_4494.jpg) | 3 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/bad_breath/Keyboard%20Classifieds/IMG_4504.jpg) | 4 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/bad_breath/Keyboard%20Classifieds/IMG_4501.jpg)
  
  
  Up next is a practically brand new Cooler Master Quick Fire Rapid modded to have ghetto greens (blue stems with black springs) - $90 shipped CONUS
  
  I have only used this keyboard a few minutes in order to verify that the keyboard was working after the mod, but aside from that, the board is brand new and comes with the original box and all accessories (cable, extra keycaps and keypuller, USB->PS/2 adapter). I'm asking 90 dollars for this 70 dollar board because the mod was incredibly time consuming, as plate mounted switches cannot be accessed as easily as PCB mounted ones, and must be desoldered.
  
  As for the switches themselves, ghetto greens have a very solid feel to them, and are very hard to bottom out on while still maintaining that tactile clickyness that cherry blues are famous for. While I have never tried a buckling spring keyboard before, I suspect you Model M fans would find them interesting.
  
  I figured that since the board is practically brand new in box that I wouldn't need to take any pictures of the board, but I do have a bad quality cell phone picture that I took of the board when about half of the switches had been put back in.
  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/bad_breath/Keyboard%20Classifieds/02-25-12_0336.jpg)
  
  
  Next we have a couple of interesting boards with uncommon mechanical switches:
  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/bad_breath/Keyboard%20Classifieds/IMG_4435.jpg)
  Top: NEC APC-H412 with Blue NEC tactile clicky switches - $22 shipped CONUS
  Bottom: Memorex Telex AT/XT with NMB space invaders - $34 shipped CONUS
  
  The NEC board has blue NEC switches which are both tactile and clicky, much like cherry mx blues. However, the NEC switches have a quieter click, and are somewhat less stable than cherry blues and more prone to sticking with off-center key presses. On the other hand, the keycaps are doubleshots (see additional pictures), and the keyboard has NKRO. The board is for the most part in good condition, though it could use some cleaning (you can see a little spot of food or something between ‘q’ ‘w’ and ‘2’, see additional pictures for details). Additionally, this keyboard has a 9 units space bar!
  
  Additional Pictures: 1 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/bad_breath/Keyboard%20Classifieds/IMG_4446.jpg) | 2 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/bad_breath/Keyboard%20Classifieds/IMG_4447.jpg) | 3 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/bad_breath/Keyboard%20Classifieds/IMG_4467.jpg) | 4 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/bad_breath/Keyboard%20Classifieds/IMG_4451.jpg)
  
  The Memorex Telex board has NMB space invader switches which are also tactile and clicky (a bit stiffer than blues, and quite enjoyable to type on). I also did a USB mod on this one using a blue cube that I attached in a completely reversible manner (original cable will be included with AT->PS/2 converter). Additionally, this board is NKRO, though the USB mod makes it 6+2KRO. While I am not sure, I think the keycaps are dyesubs and the alt keys have green text. The keycaps are also in excellent condition. Something to note however, that the `~ keycap is missing, though that shouldn't be much of a problem, as NMB space invaders are quite easy to press without a keycap. I also swapped out the spring from the space bar with the `~ key as I didn't like how stiff the space bar was (the yellow dot on the switch indicates that it has a space bar spring). This Keyboard also includes a very unique keyboard "leg" which incorporates some funky bending plastic action to allow you to raise your board to a number of different heights, see additional picture 6 for more information.
  
  Additional Pictures: 1 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/bad_breath/Keyboard%20Classifieds/IMG_4443.jpg) | 2 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/bad_breath/Keyboard%20Classifieds/IMG_4455.jpg) | 3 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/bad_breath/Keyboard%20Classifieds/IMG_4456.jpg) | 4 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/bad_breath/Keyboard%20Classifieds/IMG_4457.jpg) | 5 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/bad_breath/Keyboard%20Classifieds/IMG_4463.jpg) | 6 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/bad_breath/Keyboard%20Classifieds/IMG_4461.jpg) | 7 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/bad_breath/Keyboard%20Classifieds/IMG_4466.jpg)
  
  Next are 70 Cherry ML low profile mechanical switches - $20 shipped CONUS for the set or $0.40 a piece + shipping
  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/bad_breath/Keyboard%20Classifieds/IMG_4470.jpg)
  I took these switches from a new G84-4100QXAUS board with a controller that I fried trying to do a USB mod, so I figured I would cut my losses and salvage it for parts. I bought this board new, so these switches have never been used. While it would be convenient to sell these as a whole set, I will also sell them individually, though you wont get as good a deal so you might as well buy the whole set. :evil:
  
  Additional Picture: 1 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/bad_breath/Keyboard%20Classifieds/IMG_4469.jpg)
  
  And finally we have a full set of Cherry ML4100 keycaps with stabilizers - $20 shipped CONUS
  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/bad_breath/Keyboard%20Classifieds/IMG_4476.jpg?t=1330502881)
  These caps came from the same G84-4100QXAUS board that the switches came from, so they have also never been used. They are Pad printed in a beige/grey color scheme. I know there are a few of you Geekhackers who really like these boards, so a spare set of caps shouldn't hurt.
  
  Additional Picture: 1 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/bad_breath/Keyboard%20Classifieds/IMG_4479.jpg)
  
  If you have any additional questions, feel free to ask.

Title: Miscellaneous keyboards, ghetto green CM Quickfire, black Leopold TKL w/ blues.
Post by: Quarzac on Wed, 29 February 2012, 03:09:13

These are some fantastic prices and a good collection. Good luck with the sale. If I had the money, I would buy this out so fast.

Title: Miscellaneous keyboards, ghetto green CM Quickfire, black Leopold TKL w/ blues.
Post by: WhiteFireDragon on Wed, 29 February 2012, 03:30:51

Just curious about your description: how is something considered "brand new in box" when in fact it has been out of the box, used already, desoldered and soldered back, and guaranteed to NOT have a warranty? This might barely be used and the mod is desireable for some people, but the box is not "sealed" nor brand new/untouched.

GLWS with the nice modded green-switch keyboard nonetheless.

Title: Miscellaneous keyboards, ghetto green CM Quickfire, black Leopold TKL w/ blues.
Post by: Tranquilite on Wed, 29 February 2012, 03:35:38

I suppose you are right and that the description is somewhat misleading. I suppose practically brand new or maybe like new would be more accurate.

Title: Miscellaneous keyboards, ghetto green CM Quickfire, black Leopold TKL w/ blues.
Post by: fossala on Wed, 29 February 2012, 10:38:05

Quote from: Tranquilite;530594

I suppose you are right and that the description is somewhat misleading. I suppose practically brand new or maybe like new would be more accurate.

Even like new is pushing it. You completely stripped it and then hand soldered the switches, who knows what damage may of been caused.

Title: Miscellaneous keyboards, ghetto green CM Quickfire, black Leopold TKL w/ blues.
Post by: Tranquilite on Wed, 29 February 2012, 14:11:58

Quote from: fossala;530826

who knows what damage may of been caused.

I know what damage 'may' have been caused, and I can assure you that no damage was caused. My solder work is good, and every switch has been individually tested working. I stand by my assessment of the keyboards condition.

Title: Miscellaneous keyboards, ghetto green CM Quickfire, black Leopold TKL w/ blues.
Post by: elbowglue on Wed, 29 February 2012, 22:01:39

I'll take the ghetto green CM quickfire, sending you a PM..

Title: Miscellaneous keyboards, ghetto green CM Quickfire, black Leopold TKL w/ blues.
Post by: Tranquilite on Wed, 29 February 2012, 23:06:58

Ok, I have now responded to all PMs. Sale is pending on everything except the Leopold and ML4100 keycaps.

EDIT: CM Quickfire is now sold.

Title: Miscellaneous keyboards, ghetto green CM Quickfire, black Leopold TKL w/ blues.
Post by: Tranquilite on Thu, 01 March 2012, 11:06:34

NEC and Memorex keyboards, as well as ML switches are now sold. ML4100 Keycaps and Leopold are still available.

Title: Miscellaneous keyboards, ghetto green CM Quickfire, black Leopold TKL w/ blues.
Post by: Tranquilite on Thu, 08 March 2012, 00:21:48

Bumpity bump, someone buy those ML keycaps. Leopold still available too, but my bro isn't in much of a hurry to sell.

Title: Miscellaneous keyboards, ghetto green CM Quickfire, black Leopold TKL w/ blues.
Post by: Icarium on Mon, 12 March 2012, 16:01:00

Dude, we need to have a serious talk about your packing skills. :)

NOOOO, CANNOT ESCAAAAPPEEEEE *scrrrkckrrkrkr*

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Title: Miscellaneous keyboards, ghetto green CM Quickfire, black Leopold TKL w/ blues.
Post by: lightsout714 on Mon, 12 March 2012, 16:20:51

Damn thats a bummer!

Title: Miscellaneous keyboards, ghetto green CM Quickfire, black Leopold TKL w/ blues.
Post by: Tranquilite on Mon, 12 March 2012, 16:54:08

Oh wow. That's terrible. I really thought I packed it well. It had bubble wrap and everything...

Title: Miscellaneous keyboards, ghetto green CM Quickfire, black Leopold TKL w/ blues.
Post by: Tranquilite on Thu, 22 March 2012, 17:25:31

Leopold has sold. Somebody buy those ML keycaps!