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Title: Blank Keycaps
Post by: Upcboy on Thu, 14 June 2012, 16:57:41

Where would be the best place to buy blank Keycaps? I could really use a Full set of Black Blanks or a mixture of blanks. I've Seen them on WASD Keyboards but i was wondering if there was maybe a Wholeseller that i could just get a but load of them from for cheap?

Title: Blank Keycaps
Post by: Djuzuh on Thu, 14 June 2012, 17:01:46

First, are you aware that different rows = different profiles?

Also, if you plan to go very large, SP is your best bet. If not, go WASD.

Title: Blank Keycaps
Post by: Upcboy on Thu, 14 June 2012, 17:10:21

Yes I'm Aware of the different rows/Profiles I'm wanting the Actual Letter keys I believe they are the row 1 2 and 3 Keys. I've looked at SP But it was kinda Overwhelming i wasn't sure what i needed to ask for.

Title: Blank Keycaps
Post by: Djuzuh on Thu, 14 June 2012, 17:17:48

you need to send an email where you indicate clearly what you want, and Melissa will send you the prices.

Title: Blank Keycaps
Post by: sth on Thu, 14 June 2012, 17:19:41

She'll want you to indicate the exact product number, should be listed on the PDFs. Also don't forget SP refers to their rows 'upside down' compare to other keycap vendors and the community at large (so function and number rows are referred to as R1, etc).

Oh and the prices are the same, $1 per key for everything in inventory plus I think $10 shipping. Decent price to outfit a poker, pricey for much beyond that.

Title: Blank Keycaps
Post by: Upcboy on Thu, 14 June 2012, 17:24:22

okay so one more questions b4 i start this adventure.... I have a CM Storm Quickfire... What family of profile do i want? I'm guessing its DCS? right?

Title: Blank Keycaps
Post by: sth on Thu, 14 June 2012, 17:31:41

Basically, whatever you want -- it's a matter of preference.

I forget what profile most group buys use, so if you wanna mix and match with them somebody can probably tell you.

Sometimes you can find a whole set of keys in the colors you want but they might only be in one profile.

Title: Blank Keycaps
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Thu, 14 June 2012, 19:42:26

F*ck SP, give imsto or qtan a shout for Cherry profile thick pbt keycaps. Better quality and generally cheaper.

Title: Blank Keycaps
Post by: thegunner100 on Thu, 14 June 2012, 19:57:55

Quote from: lysol;613741

F*ck SP, give imsto or qtan a shout for Cherry profile thick pbt keycaps. Better quality and generally cheaper.

Agreed, and much easier to order from them too.

Title: Blank Keycaps
Post by: Upcboy on Thu, 14 June 2012, 21:55:21

Imsto and qtan? are those people here on the forums?

Title: Blank Keycaps
Post by: quake4mhg on Thu, 14 June 2012, 23:08:27

Currently, they're taking group buy now, so send them your info, for sure they can help ya.

http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?31755-Group-Buy-KBC-PBT-Keycaps-including-104-keysets-and-37-keysets-Deadline-6-15

http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?32143-Order-Taking-104-PBT-caps%28KBC-White-dye-colorful-blue-plus-thick%29-Deadline-6-15

Title: Blank Keycaps
Post by: Input Nirvana on Thu, 14 June 2012, 23:12:03

Quote from: lysol;613741

F*ck SP, give imsto or qtan a shout for Cherry profile thick pbt keycaps. Better quality and generally cheaper.

Exactly.

Although they weren't able to help us out with getting all the replacement key caps for a Kinesis Advantage :(