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Title: CM QFR Resale Value?
Post by: Vintage on Sat, 01 December 2012, 16:25:05

Hey GH. I am looking to get a CM QFR to hold me over until the WASD v2 comes out and I was wondering what the resale value of this board would be if I used it for 3 monthsand was in good condition. Probably a black switch version( I know I should have jumped on the black friday deal)  :(  Might go with the red switch version if it would hold value better( Browns are the same price ATM and I cant use blues for 3 months). I probably would not use the stock keycaps more than a day or 2 if that matters.

So what would you guys pay for something like that with all the accesories and original packaging, etc?

Title: Re: CM QFR Resale Value?
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 01 December 2012, 17:29:10

Probably not that much, as they are fairly inexpensive boards to start with.  If it is still in "as new" condition, you'd probably be looking at around 80% to 90% retail value.

OTOH you could keep it to store your inevitable collection of spare custom keycaps.

Title: Re: CM QFR Resale Value?
Post by: tjcaustin on Sat, 01 December 2012, 17:32:57

For the two I've sold, I've essentially ate initial shipping costs.  In fact, I have a black switch QFR for sale right now with your choice of branded gray top or brandless black top.

Title: Re: CM QFR Resale Value?
Post by: WhiteFireDragon on Sat, 01 December 2012, 17:52:21

Probably worth ~$50. Depends how much buyer would pay and availability. Keep in mind MX blacks are not as popular as other switches.

Title: Re: CM QFR Resale Value?
Post by: Vintage on Sat, 01 December 2012, 19:13:45

Yeah I figured blacks would be worth less. On the flip side, I think they are going EOL soon according to Carter. I might just buy a Red board incase the V2 ends up being too expensive (I am sure the DIP switch and new case design adds to the costs, and MX Reds are $10 extra)

$50 bucks isn't too bad though. Guess I'll have to  think about it.

BTW, how much are you selling youg QFR w/ blacks for TJ?

Title: Re: CM QFR Resale Value?
Post by: Halverson on Sat, 01 December 2012, 19:23:25

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=35848.0

Is TJ's thread. $50 branded, $65 nonbranded. Was contemplating buying it for a xmas gift...but shipping to Canada makes me sad.

Title: Re: CM QFR Resale Value?
Post by: tjcaustin on Sat, 01 December 2012, 19:28:57

Quote from: Halverson on Sat, 01 December 2012, 19:23:25

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=35848.0

Is TJ's thread. $50 nonbranded, $65 branded. Was contemplating buying it for a xmas gift...but shipping to Canada makes me sad.

Other way around, but yeah, that.

And shipping included includes Canada, girlshark.

Title: Re: CM QFR Resale Value?
Post by: Halverson on Sat, 01 December 2012, 19:30:23

Quote from: tjcaustin on Sat, 01 December 2012, 19:28:57

Quote from: Halverson on Sat, 01 December 2012, 19:23:25

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=35848.0

Is TJ's thread. $50 nonbranded, $65 branded. Was contemplating buying it for a xmas gift...but shipping to Canada makes me sad.

Other way around, but yeah, that.

And shipping included includes Canada, girlshark.

Derp, I'll edit that! And I bought it, sorry Vintage. Jumped on it when shipping was included.