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Title: EK has the Realforce 10th Anniversary Edition in stock
Post by: megnin on Thu, 24 May 2012, 20:06:07
In case you haven't already found it.

Yes, mine is on the way.  ;-)
Title: EK has the Realforce 10th Anniversary Edition in stock
Post by: props_go_round on Thu, 24 May 2012, 21:25:26
I got one as well! Seems like the least expensive way to go :decision:(even though it ain't by any means cheap.) EK doesn't have the non-silent or 55g-only versions up, so if you're looking for those, looks like you're still better of with jrockroll's group buy.
Title: EK has the Realforce 10th Anniversary Edition in stock
Post by: fantus on Thu, 24 May 2012, 23:13:44
:( wish it was 55-g, maybe they will release that sometime later. Still,  nice to see the anniversary edition in America without needing a contact in japan (i believe) or korea.
Title: EK has the Realforce 10th Anniversary Edition in stock
Post by: DanGWanG on Thu, 24 May 2012, 23:53:37
Where are you guys seeing this?
Title: EK has the Realforce 10th Anniversary Edition in stock
Post by: reaper on Fri, 25 May 2012, 00:09:23
Quote from: DanGWanG;599595
Where are you guys seeing this?

It was here (http://www.elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=topre_keyboards,rftenkeyless&pid=rf_yf110s) but I guess Brian took it off.  As always, he likes to tease us. lol  Or maybe it's sold out already.
Title: EK has the Realforce 10th Anniversary Edition in stock
Post by: cactux on Fri, 25 May 2012, 00:20:05
^ Or sold out
Title: EK has the Realforce 10th Anniversary Edition in stock
Post by: megnin on Fri, 25 May 2012, 05:40:33
Quote from: props_go_round;599553
I got one as well! Seems like the least expensive way to go :decision:(even though it ain't by any means cheap.) EK doesn't have the non-silent or 55g-only versions up, so if you're looking for those, looks like you're still better of with jrockroll's group buy.

Silent Variable was the one that I wanted.  I'm glad I grabbed it early, it looks like they are already gone. Maybe for good.  He didn't even leave the listing with "Stock: No" and maybe an ETA or not.

I bet he only had two.  ;-)  Congrats!
Title: EK has the Realforce 10th Anniversary Edition in stock
Post by: MMB on Fri, 25 May 2012, 10:27:13
You can get them easily from Taobao. They have stock from several sellers. Just use the vendor forums here for En-taobao
Title: EK has the Realforce 10th Anniversary Edition in stock
Post by: keyboardlover on Sat, 26 May 2012, 12:44:06
"Easily" from taobao?

One of the recent brokers dropped service and left a LOT of people out to dry.

I would recommend EK over taobao any day. A lot easier for returns/warranty too.
Title: EK has the Realforce 10th Anniversary Edition in stock
Post by: MMB on Sat, 26 May 2012, 15:35:47
Quote from: keyboardlover;600698
"Easily" from taobao?

One of the recent brokers dropped service and left a LOT of people out to dry.

I would recommend EK over taobao any day. A lot easier for returns/warranty too.

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=17073632762

or

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=17406924970

or

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=15569763174


Of course... just hit up our girl, Lin :)

http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?31454-About-EN-Taobao&p=595832&viewfull=1#post595832

Sure, returning something might be a pain, but.... I guess it's better than no 10th anniversary RF :P
Title: EK has the Realforce 10th Anniversary Edition in stock
Post by: keyboardlover on Sat, 26 May 2012, 16:31:56
I don't think it's better.


That's why you'll never find taobao recommended at keyboardlover.com.
Title: EK has the Realforce 10th Anniversary Edition in stock
Post by: MMB on Sat, 26 May 2012, 18:15:41
Never said it was better. I said if you can't find one at EK, you have Taobao as an option.

Quote from: keyboardlover;600882
I don't think it's better.


That's why you'll never find taobao recommended at keyboardlover.com.
Title: EK has the Realforce 10th Anniversary Edition in stock
Post by: keyboardlover on Sat, 26 May 2012, 18:36:42
I was saying I don't think it's better than no keyboard at all.
Title: EK has the Realforce 10th Anniversary Edition in stock
Post by: jalaj on Sat, 26 May 2012, 18:59:49
Missed the ek listing, how much were they going for?
Title: EK has the Realforce 10th Anniversary Edition in stock
Post by: yearn4 on Sat, 26 May 2012, 19:01:13
320
Title: EK has the Realforce 10th Anniversary Edition in stock
Post by: mkawa on Sat, 26 May 2012, 20:08:03
hmm, i'm patient. i can wait for him to get the 55gs.
Title: EK has the Realforce 10th Anniversary Edition in stock
Post by: Namkung on Sun, 27 May 2012, 13:13:46
if only they would declare low value to avoid customs..
had to pay $51.35 in customs last time i ordered a 87u for $299. (also $30 in shipping).

also im very doubtful these are sold out. seems like when things sell out, they are just left on the site marked as sold out .
this was not the case for the "limited" leopold clears but even then, it was marked out as sold out for a bit before being removed from site, as opposed to being removed right away.
Title: EK has the Realforce 10th Anniversary Edition in stock
Post by: megnin on Tue, 29 May 2012, 16:54:24
Ordering from EK is easier if they have the item in stock.  I highly recommend ordering through Lin at EN TaoBao if you need to get something from TaoBao.  I just received a keyboard today that I had ordered through her.  It was surprisingly fast.  Lin is very helpful and will make sure everything is right, including shipping.
Title: EK has the Realforce 10th Anniversary Edition in stock
Post by: metafour on Tue, 29 May 2012, 18:05:01
Quote from: megnin;603237
Ordering from EK is easier if they have the item in stock.  I highly recommend ordering through Lin at EN TaoBao if you need to get something from TaoBao.  I just received a keyboard today that I had ordered through her.  It was surprisingly fast.  Lin is very helpful and will make sure everything is right, including shipping.

What was the cost breakdown for the Pure you ordered through her?
Title: EK has the Realforce 10th Anniversary Edition in stock
Post by: yearn4 on Tue, 29 May 2012, 18:20:22
Quote from: metafour;603294
What was the cost breakdown for the Pure you ordered through her?

http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?31846-KBT-Pure
Title: EK has the Realforce 10th Anniversary Edition in stock
Post by: mkawa on Tue, 29 May 2012, 18:22:13
FYI, to get back on topic for a second, i shot EK an email and the response i got was simply "these are out of stock indefinitely, forever, etc".
Title: EK has the Realforce 10th Anniversary Edition in stock
Post by: MMB on Tue, 29 May 2012, 22:39:58
Leopold has them in stock, I think....

http://www.leopold.co.kr/?doc=cart/item.php&it_id=1317180294
Title: EK has the Realforce 10th Anniversary Edition in stock
Post by: mkawa on Tue, 29 May 2012, 23:25:27
storefront says "sold out, no eta"
Title: EK has the Realforce 10th Anniversary Edition in stock
Post by: Namkung on Wed, 30 May 2012, 06:34:43
Quote from: mkawa;603581
storefront says "sold out, no eta"

Maybe I am looking at the wrong place but where does it say that?
I can read Korean and I see no mention of it being sold out on their front page, slide 2 on their thingy
Title: EK has the Realforce 10th Anniversary Edition in stock
Post by: mkawa on Wed, 30 May 2012, 08:19:43
lol, sorry. i'm just relaying what my korean officemate told me. he said he tried to order and the app said they were sold out with no eta