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geekhack Community => New Members => Topic started by: mark_thaddeus on Mon, 04 March 2013, 03:02:02

Title: Hello from a Tropical island!
Post by: mark_thaddeus on Mon, 04 March 2013, 03:02:02
Hello folks!

I've been a computer geek for the longest time and I have been trying for years to stay away from this site because I always knew I would end up broke with all the mechanical goodness stuff around here!  :p

Well... after all these years I just couldn't stop myself anymore, Someone offered me a Cherry MX Black KB from Armaggeddon (Black Hornet MKA-3 (http://armaggeddon.net/gaming-keyboards/black-hornet-black/)) and it only cost me $55... for now (that's out the window with the keycap sets i want to buy!  ;D). It was refurbished and when I received it the first time a few LEDS weren't working. I promptly reported it to the seller and now I'm getting a new KB via RMA.

I'm anxiously awaiting delivery of my new Cherry MX Black and wish to mod it by buying some keycaps for it!

Now... Onto spending and stuff!  ;D
Title: Re: Hello from a Tropical island!
Post by: mark_thaddeus on Mon, 04 March 2013, 03:05:45
Oh yeah, I wanted to give props to Jocelyn84 at OCN (I guess username here is Jocelyn???) who recommended / convinced me to come over here!
Title: Re: Hello from a Tropical island!
Post by: Jocelyn on Mon, 04 March 2013, 03:07:25
Oh that's you! Welcome to to GH :)

Edit - Which tropical island? lol
Title: Re: Hello from a Tropical island!
Post by: mark_thaddeus on Mon, 04 March 2013, 04:07:27
The Philippine Islands my friend!
Title: Re: Hello from a Tropical island!
Post by: mark_thaddeus on Mon, 04 March 2013, 06:13:55
Hey Jocelyn!

Thank you for finally getting me into Geekhack! I know this has always been a good source for Mech KB but I always stayed away because I know my wallet's going to get lighter! I've always been a lurker and never bothered to register for an account. Well now, look what you've done...my poor wallet!  :D

 :))
Title: Re: Hello from a Tropical island!
Post by: infiniti on Mon, 04 March 2013, 07:15:19

I'm anxiously awaiting delivery of my new Cherry MX Black and wish to mod it by buying some keycaps for it!

Now... Onto spending and stuff!  ;D

The Philippine Islands my friend!

Hey man!  I'm new around here too and hail from the Philippines as well!  I'm in around Alabang / Sucat.  Are you in Manila too?

Sadly...I just ordered stuff from TechKeys last night!  We should consolidate orders next time and save on shipping to the Philippines!  ;D

Anyway, here's some links to help you on your way to your first of many key cap purchases:

TechKeys:
http://www.techkeys.us/custom-keys.php

Signature Plastics (items from both stores consolidate in one PayPal cart:
http://www.keycapsdirect.com/marketplace.php
http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/marketplace.php
Title: Re: Hello from a Tropical island!
Post by: mark_thaddeus on Mon, 04 March 2013, 07:52:28
Hey Infiniti!

I'm currently situated in QC and I work near your namesake along Quezon Ave.!  :p

Kidding aside! Thank you for all the links! I will definitely take you up on your offer and do a group buy to lower the shipping costs!



PS - I've added you as a  friend to make things easier when sending PMs
Title: Re: Hello from a Tropical island!
Post by: infiniti on Mon, 04 March 2013, 19:39:08
No problemo and happy shopping!  ;)
Title: Re: Hello from a Tropical island!
Post by: Jocelyn on Mon, 04 March 2013, 19:52:03
The Philippine Islands my friend!
I'm so jealous, but there's a good chance I may move to Hawaii in the fall :D

Hey Jocelyn!

Thank you for finally getting me into Geekhack! I know this has always been a good source for Mech KB but I always stayed away because I know my wallet's going to get lighter! I've always been a lurker and never bothered to register for an account. Well now, look what you've done...my poor wallet!  :D

 :))
Hahahaha! You're welcome and I hope you enjoy your stay :)