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geekhack Marketplace => Interest Checks => Topic started by: Em3xus on Thu, 17 May 2012, 17:56:10
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Hi all,
I have been on the hunt for some clear Cherry MX keycaps for my Ducky DK9008 Shining, but can't seem to find any at a decent price.
I have contacted Signature Plastics, and they can do the standard 1x1 Esc, WASD and Arrow keys for $1 each (see image below)
(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/657120/Pics/Mechanical%20Keyboard%20Stuff/DCS%20R1%20-%20Clear%20ABS.jpg)
I thought why not see if anyone else would be interested in a group buy for additional keycaps:
Please also note that theys keys are not full height. See image below for reference:
(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/657120/Pics/Mechanical%20Keyboard%20Stuff/Filco%20vs%20SP%20keys)
I have never done this before, and would really appreciate any feedback on the process.
Prices
Individual pricing for the various shapes is below. Keyset pricing is a bit
different, so that is listed below the individual pricing. Please note that
individual key pricing is specific to each row.
1x keys
1 - 75 keys - $1.00 each from stock
100 keys $0.80 / each
150 keys $0.63 / each
200 keys $0.55 / each
250 keys $0.50 / each
1.25x keys
1 key $49.47 / each
5 keys $10.27 / each
10 keys $5.37 / each
25 keys $2.43 / each
50 keys $1.45 / each
75 keys $1.12 / each
100 keys $0.96 / each
1.5x keys
1 key $49.47 / each
5 keys $10.27 / each
10 keys $5.37 / each
25 keys $2.43 / each
50 keys $1.45 / each
75 keys $1.12 / each
100 keys $0.96 / each
1.75x keys
1 key $49.47 / each
5 keys $10.27 / each
10 keys $5.37 / each
25 keys $2.43 / each
50 keys $1.45 / each
75 keys $1.12 / each
100 keys $0.96 / each
2x keys
1 key $49.49 / each
5 keys $10.29 / each
10 keys $5.39 / each
25 keys $2.45 / each
50 keys $1.47 / each
75 keys $1.15 / each
100 keys $0.98 / each
2.25x keys
1 key $49.88 / each
5 keys $10.68 / each
10 keys $5.78 / each
25 keys $2.84 / each
50 keys $1.86 / each
75 keys $1.54 / each
100 keys $1.37 / each
2.75x keys
1 key $49.88 / each
5 keys $10.68 / each
10 keys $5.78 / each
25 keys $2.84 / each
50 keys $1.86 / each
75 keys $1.54 / each
100 keys $1.37 / each
Spacebars
1 key $50.23 / each
5 keys $11.03 / each
10 keys $6.13 / each
25 keys $3.19 / each
50 keys $2.21 / each
75 keys $1.88 / each
100 keys $1.72 / each
104 keyset
1 set $794.77 / set
5 sets $183.25 / set
10 sets $106.81 / set
25 sets $60.94 / set
50 sets $45.66 / set
Please note that pricing does not include shipping costs. In order to
receive these volume prices, one order must be placed and it may only be
shipped to one address. Keysets, though priced as a set, will be shipping in
bulk.
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Looks great! Would be interested
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Would it be possible to see them on a keyboard? (With and without leds turned on.)
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I asked if they could give me any pictures of these on a backlit keyboard, but Melissa didn't have any around.
I have seen an ebay auction for just the WASD keys which showed them with backlighting, but can't find it just now.
This was all that I could scrounge up (horrible quality!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuIs8SUDGGY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuIs8SUDGGY)
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Would it be possible to see them on a keyboard? (With and without leds turned on.)
Googled these, pictures are not mine. (couldn't find one with spacebar and stuff)
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EDIT: Oh lol I just realized I have clear keycaps in my avatar
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Googled these, pictures are not mine. (couldn't find one with spacebar and stuff)
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(Attachment) 50687[/ATTACH]
EDIT: Oh lol I just realized I have clear keycaps in my avatar
Those are the ones!
Your 'googling' skills far surpass mine good sir. I couldn't find any in a hurry to save myself!
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Interested in a full 104 keyset. If it's not gonna happen, I will go with some individual keys as well.
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I'd be looking for the flattest 1x1. I'd love to know how much 200 of these puppies would set me back.
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(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k221/undarken/Mionix%20Zibal/Greengrow.jpg)
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k221/undarken/Razer%20BWUS/RazerBWUS.jpg)
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k221/undarken/Razer%20BWUS/Side.jpg)
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k221/undarken/Razer%20BWUS/Full.jpg)
^ advertised...
This is real life in the day.
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k221/undarken/Mionix%20Zibal/Full.jpg)
BTW, these are all mine.
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Very nice selection you have there squarebox. This is what I am going for!
Can you feel any difference in the height of the clear keycaps compared to the standard ones on your Mionix and Razer keyboard? I don't think that I'd mind but it could be the most annoying thing in the world when typing xD won't know till I've tried it myself. That's if they are full height, from those pics they might be the same!
Guys, I'll try and contact Melissa again sometime today for exact prices and tier discounts on the other keys + full sets. I'm at work currently so quickly updating when I can.
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Is there any possibility of getting discounted prices if enough are ordered? I am interested in a full keyboard's worth.
Tell us what the discounts will be. I am very interested in this.
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I've sent a request to Melissa at SP for a full quote on costs, discounts and shipping options. Just waiting for a reply now.
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Meh, you know a lot of those options where open in the group buy round 4? and some of them still are?
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You're going to have to wait until Monday. SP doesn't work on Fridays.
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What's the difference between clear and transparent??? I thought there were already 104 transparent sets floating around. Is there an option for a frosted icey look?? those are the ones I'm dying to get a hold of.
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Very nice selection you have there squarebox. This is what I am going for!
Can you feel any difference in the height of the clear keycaps compared to the standard ones on your Mionix and Razer keyboard? I don't think that I'd mind but it could be the most annoying thing in the world when typing xD won't know till I've tried it myself. That's if they are full height, from those pics they might be the same!
Guys, I'll try and contact Melissa again sometime today for exact prices and tier discounts on the other keys + full sets. I'm at work currently so quickly updating when I can.
The difference is very minute in height (<1mm). You will still notice the keycaps as you type due the difference in texture.
If you can get orders over 250 piece each, they will be cheap.
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look so cool.
its more cool if deep transparent shows feel like ICE. (sixty`s Clickclack ICE keycap)
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i want smoke clear color more...
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What's the difference between clear and transparent??? I thought there were already 104 transparent sets floating around. Is there an option for a frosted icey look?? those are the ones I'm dying to get a hold of.
Mostly, the difference for me is that most of the other clear/smoke/translucent keysets around have all been printed. If I go clear, I'm getting blankes.
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i want smoke clear color more...
there's half-black translucent keycaps floating in the market
Mostly, the difference for me is that most of the other clear/smoke/translucent keysets around have all been printed. If I go clear, I'm getting blankes.
i don't remember coming across any clear / transparent that is printed (only kbc half-black transparent).
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^ qtan5370 has this one for sale
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTI1WDcwMA==/$(KGrHqZ,!iYE40l)Tmk0BOZj785g!!~~60_3.JPG)
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I'm in.
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Someone should do clear keycaps with Cherry clears and one of those clear acrylic cases.
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Someone should do clear keycaps with Cherry clears and one of those clear acrylic cases.
Like this? (switches are browns, not clears)
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Prices
Individual pricing for the various shapes is below. Keyset pricing is a bit
different, so that is listed below the individual pricing. Please note that
individual key pricing is specific to each row.
1x keys
1 - 75 keys - $1.00 each from stock
100 keys $0.80 / each
150 keys $0.63 / each
200 keys $0.55 / each
250 keys $0.50 / each
1.25x keys
1 key $49.47 / each
5 keys $10.27 / each
10 keys $5.37 / each
25 keys $2.43 / each
50 keys $1.45 / each
75 keys $1.12 / each
100 keys $0.96 / each
1.5x keys
1 key $49.47 / each
5 keys $10.27 / each
10 keys $5.37 / each
25 keys $2.43 / each
50 keys $1.45 / each
75 keys $1.12 / each
100 keys $0.96 / each
1.75x keys
1 key $49.47 / each
5 keys $10.27 / each
10 keys $5.37 / each
25 keys $2.43 / each
50 keys $1.45 / each
75 keys $1.12 / each
100 keys $0.96 / each
2x keys
1 key $49.49 / each
5 keys $10.29 / each
10 keys $5.39 / each
25 keys $2.45 / each
50 keys $1.47 / each
75 keys $1.15 / each
100 keys $0.98 / each
2.25x keys
1 key $49.88 / each
5 keys $10.68 / each
10 keys $5.78 / each
25 keys $2.84 / each
50 keys $1.86 / each
75 keys $1.54 / each
100 keys $1.37 / each
2.75x keys
1 key $49.88 / each
5 keys $10.68 / each
10 keys $5.78 / each
25 keys $2.84 / each
50 keys $1.86 / each
75 keys $1.54 / each
100 keys $1.37 / each
Spacebars
1 key $50.23 / each
5 keys $11.03 / each
10 keys $6.13 / each
25 keys $3.19 / each
50 keys $2.21 / each
75 keys $1.88 / each
100 keys $1.72 / each
104 keyset
1 set $794.77 / set
5 sets $183.25 / set
10 sets $106.81 / set
25 sets $60.94 / set
50 sets $45.66 / set
Please note that pricing does not include shipping costs. In order to
receive these volume prices, one order must be placed and it may only be
shipped to one address. Keysets, though priced as a set, will be shipping in
bulk.
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I'm in for most everything but not a full set.
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I would buy a few keys, but not a whole set.
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Hey I think it might be a good idea to update your first post with the pricings!
I'm also interested in this.
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For a 33 (or 37)-key set, the numbers should be something like:
12 from one row
11 from the other
10 from the last (14 with arrow keys for a 37-keyset)
14 orders is 150+ from each row, or 23.31 for a 37-key set. We should be aiming for this, IMO.
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I have updated my first post with the prices now. Thanks Narc ;)
Unfortunately I am very strapped for time these days with work, and can't see how I would go about ordering + re-sending out all of the keys to people that would like to participate.
If anyone else could either help me with the logistics of this, or take over on the actual ordering part that would be fantastic. (I was hoping that SP could send out to everyone individually, but Melissa has advised that they cannot do this)
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anyone up for holding this group buy? i'm in for separate keys!
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What about an ISO 105 layout?
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can clear caps be lasered or engraved?
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Did this die a death? I'm still down for 200+ by myself so that has to help - right?
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http://www.keycapsdirect.com/marketplace.php
ta-da!
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No quantity discount. Guess I have to call them directly.
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And no modifiers.
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I am intent on getting a 37-40 key set for my Ducky Shine 2. I can't see the reactive lighting most of the time when I'm trying to show it off or something XD The green LEDs should look pretty hackish when typing with clear keycaps ^_^
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I am intent on getting a 37-40 key set for my Ducky Shine 2. I can't see the reactive lighting most of the time when I'm trying to show it off or something XD The green LEDs should look pretty hackish when typing with clear keycaps ^_^
I'm also intent on getting at LEAST one 33-37 key set. We should do an IC and go through with it. I'm sure we can pull this off, even with only a few orders.
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I'd be interested in a complete set of these depending on the price.