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Title: Geekhack Records !
Post by: okooko on Thu, 09 May 2013, 19:29:56
Hi All,

As the title suggests.

What I envisage to be here include are things like, but not limited to:
-Highest price paid (for various items, KB, CC, brobot)
-Fastest sales (very hard to track , assuming sale not set up prior to post thread etc)
-Most keyboards owned (can split up into sections, most 60%, most customs, most etc...)
-Most charitable (some names come into mind here)
-open to suggestions

What I don't see including are things like, most posts in a span of time, world records, and non-GH forum related things.
As for anonymity I can update according to requirements of the buyer/seller/owner.

Personal records where applicable, non commerical hehe.
Until I get better records, I'll post how is currently leading in certain sections until further notice.

Highest Price
Keyboard: $600 - 456GT
Single Keycap - CC: $500 (inc $180 GH donation) - Mr. Friday
Single Keycap - Brobot: $150 - Dark Gunmetal
Single Keycap - GirlDC: $355 - Ironman SH Rosegold
Single Keycap - Other: $250 - Red Cherry Doubleshot Esc
Keycap Set: $400 - Olivetti
Biggest Auction: 1. Glissant - May13 ($3349+ Ongoing) | 2.Glissant - Sep12 ($2844)
Groupbuy - Total Cost: 1. $xx,xxx - R4 | 2. $36,000 - DSA Retro Set | 3. $23,700 - GMK

Largest Collection
Keyboards - ALL inc Keypads: Tsangan (~35) Jan13
Keyboards - G80 - 1800's: ivanivanovich (10)
Keyboards - Korean Customs: Tsangan (~16) Jan13
Keyboards - 60%'s: Halverson (7)
Keyboards - IBM M's: Tipo33 (21)
Single Keycap - CCs: Tsangan (going by one of his photos, aside from CC himself)
Single Keycap - Brobots: TJCaustin (14)
Single Keycap - GirlDC: Shadovved (12-15?)

Misc
Most Giveaways: Glissant (3)
Most Charitable - Single Item: jdcarpe - KMAC ($400)

Other
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: jabar on Thu, 09 May 2013, 19:33:19
$250 Cherry Doubleshot Red Esc
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: Michael on Thu, 09 May 2013, 19:36:39
$500 Mr Friday
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: The_Ed on Thu, 09 May 2013, 19:40:25
inlikeflynn has the biggest collection of 1800's.
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: inlikeflynn on Thu, 09 May 2013, 20:02:26
inlikeflynn has the biggest collection of 1800's.

 :)

what  about these awesome records too
-most sets of used Cherry DS sitting in their office (150)
-most $hitty MY boards sitting in their garage (172)
-most money spent at an e-recycler in a single trip ($$$$)
-dumbest member for coming up with the idea to-do the $10 MY7000 Group Buy
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: tipo33 on Thu, 09 May 2013, 20:05:28
I believe I have the largest collection of model M's.  I'm not sure though...
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: Halverson on Thu, 09 May 2013, 20:07:52
Did DSA retro GB cost more than R4?
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: okooko on Thu, 09 May 2013, 20:10:20
Did DSA retro GB cost more than R4?

Unsure, I was looking though GB's yesterday and came across the Retro being $36k, going by quick calcs is more than Klaxon but I wasn't here for R4, so please update if you can.
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: Sifo on Thu, 09 May 2013, 20:11:07
Apparently I've been given the honor of holding the record of "Most Blue Keyboard", if that counts.
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: okooko on Thu, 09 May 2013, 20:14:13
Apparently I've been given the honor of holding the record of "Most Blue Keyboard", if that counts.

If its more than 5 I'll take it. =P

Otherwise you made me think of a good category, members with the most horribly decorated boards (not a personal dig at anyone just see how bad you could make your board look with the caps you have lol) might be a waste of time though
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: Halverson on Thu, 09 May 2013, 20:14:19
I think Shaddovved may have the most GirlDC caps....well Ironman caps at least.
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: okooko on Thu, 09 May 2013, 20:17:56
I think Shaddovved may have the most GirlDC caps....well Ironman caps at least.

I'll add, I think he said he was about 2-3 off a tenkey full of ironmen

oh biggest auction is $3202 for glissants current one, nice!
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: fohat.digs on Thu, 09 May 2013, 20:19:33
A shrink would have a field day here.

I could not even remotely touch any record, yet I sometimes feel embarrassed by "keeper collection" and "parts collection"
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: okooko on Thu, 09 May 2013, 20:27:56
Included many of the suggestions in various categories.

I'll wait til lunch so I can look through GH for more info.

Disclaimer: This thread will not be used as reference material for shrinks
Didn't bother putting buyers for the highest paid sections although are easy to find.
Only put names for largest collections.
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: tipo33 on Thu, 09 May 2013, 20:28:04
Keyboards - IBM M's: Tipo33 (lots)

I will do an official count when I get some time.
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: Michael on Thu, 09 May 2013, 20:29:29
Hmm, I am mostly certain R4 was much bigger than the DSA retro set GB :P
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: tipo33 on Thu, 09 May 2013, 20:33:40
Just did a quick count, I'm got 21 Model M's.  I may have some more hiding somewhere...
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: okooko on Thu, 09 May 2013, 20:35:00
Hmm, I am mostly certain R4 was much bigger than the DSA retro set GB :P

Before my time Bro, shoot me a figure or ill have a look soon
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: Sai on Thu, 09 May 2013, 20:35:18
wasnt the brobot priced at $150 in MiMic's auction? i think it was a gamer set though. can't remember well enough.
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: okooko on Thu, 09 May 2013, 20:38:37
wasnt the brobot priced at $150 in MiMic's auction? i think it was a gamer set though. can't remember well enough.

I'm going through the motions of looking at all the recent biggest auctions/sales (at least from my time here)
But if anyone can shoot me some more ideas of categories or etc please do so.
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: Glissant on Thu, 09 May 2013, 20:50:22
This is an interesting thread.
I just wanted to add that I highly doubt I'm the most charitable in the community. I'm not even sure I've given most stuff away in a public way. So I don't feel comfortable being on that list with so many other people being more than generous just not saying much about it ;). (The most charitable part of the list I mean)
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: Sai on Thu, 09 May 2013, 20:54:10
Item #2:   $150-  tjcaustin  - metal hybrid gamer set
Item #3:   $125-  TheBinary  - metal hybrid

:D
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: tjcaustin on Thu, 09 May 2013, 20:56:16
I have 14 bro-bots currently (will have more at some point, I'm sure)
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: okooko on Thu, 09 May 2013, 20:59:59
This is an interesting thread.
I just wanted to add that I highly doubt I'm the most charitable in the community. I'm not even sure I've given most stuff away in a public way. So I don't feel comfortable being on that list with so many other people being more than generous just not saying much about it ;). (The most charitable part of the list I mean)

I've worded the section in a way that you can remain on there without feeling uncomfortable.

If you would like me to remove it, just post below and your wish shall be granted!

TJ, added.
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: Glissant on Thu, 09 May 2013, 21:08:23
It's not a problem. I just wanted to make it clear that I am sure there are plenty of other people that give a lot more than I could ever dream of doing =). This community has so many awesome people.

And tjcaustin; :p
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: tsangan on Thu, 09 May 2013, 21:17:33
Can't beat Kisa when it comes to CCs
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: gliy on Thu, 09 May 2013, 21:19:52
Wouldnt scarface be the most expensive keycap set? longweight mentioned it costing around $600 after shipping
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: tsangan on Thu, 09 May 2013, 21:20:50
Wouldnt scarface be the most expensive keycap set?
original price not really
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: jcrouse on Thu, 09 May 2013, 21:28:58
$500 Mr Friday
Get the fact straight, please. The winning bid in the auction was $380. The clack was donated by CC himself and he told the seller he had to donate a certain amount to GH. Since I, the one who bid $380, I wanted the full amount to go to the seller so I donated another $120 so the seller conld use it for the donstion to GH and use the full $380 for his personal crisis. Of course my old nemesis Dan twisted the story to make me look as bad as possible, no surprise to most, and then a few of his "followers" propogated the story, like this. Bottom line ... the winning bid FOR THE CLACK, was $380. If you need validation, ask the seller. Also, because he is sincere, genuine and generous CC threw in another clack with the mx Mr. Friday when he shipped it to me. The freebie was the CC autographed (CC - #2) topre Mr. Friday. Ended up being a pretty good deal, I think. But more important was the reason for the auction and the money raised.

John
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: fohat.digs on Thu, 09 May 2013, 21:39:28
Paying ultra-premium prices for keycaps is collecting, like stamps. I don't see how they enhance the physical experience.

Being more practical, I am curious about things like those $1K+ M-15s, etc, are they worth it?

And, for example, the loving care and work that go into hand-crafting your own "perfect" keyboard - that all-metal Filco comes to mind.

How about records for hours of hands-on workbench time invested into a keyboard, rather than crass numbers and dollars? And was it for aesthetics (those stunning brass steampunk marvels) or function (careful tweaking/lubing/adjusting each of 100+ switches)?

I know that these investments are much harder to nail down, but seem more interesting to me than bragging about your sagging storage shelves.
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: Michael on Thu, 09 May 2013, 21:40:57
$500 Mr Friday
Get the fact straight, please. The winning bid in the auction was $380. The clack was donated by CC himself and he told the seller he had to donate a certain amount to GH. Since I, the one who bid $380, I wanted the full amount to go to the seller so I donated another $120 so the seller conld use it for the donstion to GH and use the full $380 for his personal crisis. Of course my old nemesis Dan twisted the story to make me look as bad as possible, no surprise to most, and then a few of his "followers" propogated the story, like this. Bottom line ... the winning bid FOR THE CLACK, was $380. If you need validation, ask the seller. Also, because he is sincere, genuine and generous CC threw in another clack with the mx Mr. Friday when he shipped it to me. The freebie was the CC autographed (CC - #2) topre Mr. Friday. Ended up being a pretty good deal, I think. But more important was the reason for the auction and the money raised.

John


Don't be mad, the total spent from your side was $500. That is a fact. So I am not sure why you are trying to get defensive.


The point of the thread was 'most spent'. And the total spent was $500. Does that need more explanation?
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: jcrouse on Thu, 09 May 2013, 21:47:50
No defensiveness meant what so ever, seriously. The fact is, there was an auction and the winning bid was $380. If I were making a list I would want it accurate. I also donated to GH. Do we add that in? If behind the scene I added an extra $1000 for the seller' emergency, is it now a $1500 clack? Just seems a little weird to me, thats all.

John
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: esoomenona on Thu, 09 May 2013, 21:56:07
Don't let people drag you into their arguments and exaggerations of particularities, jcrouse. There is no winning in those situations around here. Minds are set on rejection of almost everything.
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: boost on Thu, 09 May 2013, 21:56:53
In about 2 weeks ill have 50 lzgh. Do I hold the largest Korean collection?
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: jcrouse on Thu, 09 May 2013, 21:59:18
Don't let people drag you into their arguments and exaggerations of particularities, jcrouse. There is no winning in those situations around here. Minds are set on rejection of almost everything.
I'm good, but thanks for the support. Just wanted to clarify.

Thanks moose,
John
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: Michael on Thu, 09 May 2013, 22:02:36
It doesn't matter how you wanted the money split up, the fact is you put $500 as your bid on the auction (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=35786.0). If you want to argue over semantics all day, go for it.


(http://i.imgur.com/Kql9zTQ.jpg)
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: okooko on Thu, 09 May 2013, 22:06:04
Arguments aside, for clarity for that item

I've updated it to relflect the charitable donation made by jcrouse included in this final bid.

Take it how you will, if someone else spends anything close to $380 I'll put them there also.
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: Dubsgalore on Thu, 09 May 2013, 22:06:59
Biggest 60% is a title that would be cool to have
i love my 60%'s
i want more!
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: okooko on Thu, 09 May 2013, 22:08:55
In about 2 weeks ill have 50 lzgh. Do I hold the largest Korean collection?

That'd be commercial quantities, so maybe not =D

I read somewhere that CC had around 800boards in a warehouse =.="
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: esoomenona on Thu, 09 May 2013, 22:09:16
It doesn't matter how you wanted the money split up, the fact is you put $500 as your bid on the auction (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=35786.0). If you want to argue over semantics all day, go for it.


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Kql9zTQ.jpg)


Hey, Bro. Y U cross out my name with your red line? You want beef?
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: Michael on Thu, 09 May 2013, 22:09:59


Hey, Bro. Y U cross out my name with your red line? You want beef?


I am a vegetarian bro. No thanks.
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: metalliqaz on Thu, 09 May 2013, 22:14:47
Based on ClickClack's signature, he must have a spot in here somewhere...
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: okooko on Thu, 09 May 2013, 22:15:42
It doesn't matter how you wanted the money split up, the fact is you put $500 as your bid on the auction (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=35786.0). If you want to argue over semantics all day, go for it.


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Kql9zTQ.jpg)


Hey, Bro. Y U cross out my name with your red line? You want beef?

Dat $21 on GH badges, most spent on badges. fo sho'
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: Halverson on Thu, 09 May 2013, 22:18:30
Biggest 60% is a title that would be cool to have
i love my 60%'s
i want more!

Most 60% ehh....4 pokers, a pure, HHKB, F660C (almost 60%), and incoming GH60.
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: tsangan on Thu, 09 May 2013, 22:20:54
In about 2 weeks ill have 50 lzgh. Do I hold the largest Korean collection?
You had it won without the LZGH buddy
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: inlikeflynn on Thu, 09 May 2013, 22:21:07
I was joking about these by the way:
Most sets of used Cherry DS: Inlikeflynn (150)
Most MY boards: Inlikeflynn (172)

that is mostly all just from the MY7000 GB and soon none of it will exist. so those don't need to be up there
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: Halverson on Thu, 09 May 2013, 22:23:00
I was joking about these by the way:
Most sets of used Cherry DS: Inlikeflynn (150)
Most MY boards: Inlikeflynn (172)

that is mostly all just from the MY7000 GB and soon none of it will exist. so those don't need to be up there

Biggest keycap pulling party ever, Flynn?
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: inlikeflynn on Thu, 09 May 2013, 22:24:36
I was joking about these by the way:
Most sets of used Cherry DS: Inlikeflynn (150)
Most MY boards: Inlikeflynn (172)

that is mostly all just from the MY7000 GB and soon none of it will exist. so those don't need to be up there

Biggest keycap pulling party ever, Flynn?

more like 1st and last keycap pulling party ever
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: tsangan on Thu, 09 May 2013, 22:27:12
I was joking about these by the way:
Most sets of used Cherry DS: Inlikeflynn (150)
Most MY boards: Inlikeflynn (172)

that is mostly all just from the MY7000 GB and soon none of it will exist. so those don't need to be up there

Biggest keycap pulling party ever, Flynn?

more like 1st and last keycap pulling party ever

Send my regards to your mind and hands
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: funkymeeba on Thu, 09 May 2013, 22:48:32
I feel like HaaTa certainly has to have at least SOME record here. Definitely the most unique keyboard collection.
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: tsangan on Thu, 09 May 2013, 22:49:39
Can't beat Kisa when it comes to CCs

Can't beat 002 when it comes to most Topre boards
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: demik on Thu, 09 May 2013, 22:49:58
i hold the record for giving zero ****s.
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: jdcarpe on Thu, 09 May 2013, 22:51:49
i hold the record for giving zero ****s.

This is true. He does hold that record.
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: okooko on Thu, 09 May 2013, 23:48:20
i hold the record for giving zero ****s.

7425 ****s later, here we are lol
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Fri, 10 May 2013, 10:19:51
My last 2 groupbuys had higher total sales than Klaxon if that is what is going on. PBT dyesubs buy was $21,100 and total for GMK buy $23,738 for only merchandise cost.
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: SmallFry on Fri, 10 May 2013, 10:37:51
Keyboards - ALL: _________ (XX) I'd say this would have to be ClickClack or HaaTa, both have exuberant collections.
Keyboards - Korean Customs: _________ (XX) I'd say this is a toss up between Boost (from his list from his April Fool's prank), Tsangan, and Jcrouse. There are not many pictures from the members for whatever reason, but I believe that Tsangan posted his list somewhere.
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: Melvang on Fri, 10 May 2013, 10:42:01
How about most $'s spent on first purchase of a single key? My first single key was the Ti 3d skull from Bim Gao for $70.   Also with most giveaways i think that would go to BunnyLake.  I think most of the stuff he gives though is key codes for games via Steam but I think it should still apply
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: okooko on Fri, 10 May 2013, 10:51:55
Keyboards - ALL: _________ (XX) I'd say this would have to be ClickClack or HaaTa, both have exuberant collections.
Keyboards - Korean Customs: _________ (XX) I'd say this is a toss up between Boost (from his list from his April Fool's prank), Tsangan, and Jcrouse. There are not many pictures from the members for whatever reason, but I believe that Tsangan posted his list somewhere.

I didnt get to see Boosts collection, but I think he's sold off a few of them, hence might not be the most, but if he supplied me with a list, if he chooses to, of the boards he had at some point in time, id be happy to add it and quote a time reference.
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: SmallFry on Fri, 10 May 2013, 10:53:16
Not to thread crap...too much... but how many keyboards do you have?

if you count keypads too then
-16 customs
-8-10 random Cherry G80 boards (G80-5000, 2100HDU, 3116SDU, 3000HASRO, 3700, 1800, etc)
-4 Topre
-4-6 Other boards boards (Filco, GHSS, SSK, M13 etc)
I'm sure someone saved Boost's list, but I forgot to. Oh well.
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: okooko on Sun, 12 May 2013, 23:37:40
Updated, everyone needs to put their thinking caps on.. common moar records plz
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: Dubsgalore on Sun, 12 May 2013, 23:41:11
Biggest 60% is a title that would be cool to have
i love my 60%'s
i want more!

Most 60% ehh....4 pokers, a pure, HHKB, F660C (almost 60%), and incoming GH60.

4 pokers!

I have...1 poker, 1 pure, 2 incoming gh60s, [maybe] 1 poker II, hopefully a 2TU.

plans for more after that?
...yes
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: okooko on Mon, 13 May 2013, 00:41:15
Biggest 60% is a title that would be cool to have
i love my 60%'s
i want more!

Most 60% ehh....4 pokers, a pure, HHKB, F660C (almost 60%), and incoming GH60.

4 pokers!

I have...1 poker, 1 pure, 2 incoming gh60s, [maybe] 1 poker II, hopefully a 2TU.

plans for more after that?
...yes

Good work on those 60's.

I only have a Pure and 356mini. Not sure I'm a fan of the Poker layout although its pretty much the same as the Pure (thats probably another reason why I'm not jumping on the Poker bandwagon just yet)
Haven't read too much about the 2TU's and not that keen on the KMAC Happy either, the sides/bezels are too thick for my liking.
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: WhiteFireDragon on Mon, 13 May 2013, 00:43:40
This thread won't ever catch private transactions, unless seller or buyer comes out in the open.
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: jabar on Mon, 13 May 2013, 00:43:49
Who's got the most G80s?

Who's got the most spacecruisers? (hardly a collection but I have two :D )
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: WhiteFireDragon on Mon, 13 May 2013, 00:55:00
Also I think kisakuku has (had?) the biggest CC collection. He disappeared along with all his CCs.
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: Dubsgalore on Mon, 13 May 2013, 00:56:25
okooko,

the 2TU looks really awesome, but is a bit expensive
i want a kmac happy too, and that is a bit cheaper.

there is another kustom 60% on the way..the 'Kmac Duck Mini'

all three of those 60% kustoms... :p would be a dream
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: okooko on Mon, 13 May 2013, 01:21:19
This thread won't ever catch private transactions, unless seller or buyer comes out in the open.

Or some GH sleuths can hook me up with some PI info =P, jokes.
Yeah all the info in the OP are from members or past threads, which are open to all. I don't condone pestering individuals for content if they don't want to reveal it.

I guess its aimed at the newer members and giving them a gauge of what the higher echelon of this hobby could potentially cost, should they decide to pursue it, just more info as the Clacks thread and the List of KB's thread (I say higher as in most cases, the figures in the OP won't be the highest).

okooko,

the 2TU looks really awesome, but is a bit expensive
i want a kmac happy too, and that is a bit cheaper.

there is another kustom 60% on the way..the 'Kmac Duck Mini'

all three of those 60% kustoms... :p would be a dream

I'm not a fan of kits, mainly the shipping is pretty much the same as the cost for a completed board
As great as it is getting into solidering and etc, my work and other hobbies take up a large portion of my time (the only hobby that slightly compliments this is photography but I've slowed down on that too)
I can easily see myself picking up some soldering gear and playing around with switch swaps and lubing etc, all that time consuming stuff thats fun for the first time only. haha. i kid.
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: tinlong117 on Mon, 13 May 2013, 01:58:39
**** you all!!!

i got the most 60% keyboards!
(http://deskthority.net/resources/image/5565)
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Mon, 13 May 2013, 08:48:52
I pared my collection down, so I am doubt if I have most G80, only 10 now but each is unique model.
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: okooko on Mon, 13 May 2013, 08:49:27
all sealed -> commerical haha.

personal/private use. No point keeping numbers on stock
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: Alessandro on Sat, 24 August 2013, 02:35:43
If we're still going with this we not have tsangan's auction.
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: noisyturtle on Sat, 24 August 2013, 02:38:41
If we're still going with this we not have tsangan's auction.

A lot of that OP is out of date now.
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: dorkvader on Sat, 24 August 2013, 11:10:53
If we're still going with this we not have tsangan's auction.

A lot of that OP is out of date now.

of course tsangan does not have the largest keyboard collection. webwit has a larger one, CC supposedly has a few hundred, HaaTa has photos of a few dozen or so keyboards. I'm told megnin has a lot as well, but I haven't seen any photos.

Heck, I probably have a good 20-30 or so, though I haven't counted recently, and just threw out some rubberdomes. (And I'm planning to pare my collection down)

So arguably, with respect to largest KB collection, the OP is out of date.
I feel like HaaTa certainly has to have at least SOME record here. Definitely the most unique keyboard collection.

I know! most different types of keyswitches, though counting them all will be difficult.
He has acquired some keyboards with switches I've never seen elsewhere. He seems to have more of the exotic magnetic (reed, hall effect, ferrite) capacitive, and optical keyboards and switches than anyone else I know of (save for maybe some museums)
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: microsoft windows on Sat, 24 August 2013, 12:09:48
Where's my collection of 20 computers?
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: Daniel Beardsmore on Sat, 24 August 2013, 13:25:45
I think HaaTa is going to be hard to beat in terms of different types of keyboard. He's got at least 80 different types of keyboard on his Google+ page already, with a load more that aren't covered yet, and I think he gave a figure of over a hundred the other day.

For switches — I've got 44 different types of switch, loose (108 switches total); that's not counting switch types I only have soldered into keyboards, or one that I desoldered that should be in a keyboard but isn't.) If we're counting people who are not geekhack members, my total number of switch types is sure to be less than MouseFan's collection of around 63 (http://www7.ocn.ne.jp/~hisao/jiku.htm) on his website. I haven't tried counting HaaTa's distinct switch types, and whether (including keyboards not yet published) he now beats MouseFan — he can't be far off, if not.

It's quite an achievement to have a collection to rival a Japanese keyboard collector!
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: dorkvader on Sat, 24 August 2013, 13:32:40
Hmm, good point. I had initially rejected mousefan from my considerations, as they mainly have tons of variations on the different kinds of ALPS. But I suppose that's not really fair,a s slight variations by different manufacturers of reed switch is basically the same thing. Saying something like "switches from most number of different manufacturers" is almost impossible to claim, and too specific to be useful.

I had a chance to visit with him recently, and saw some of the keyboards he's received recently: There's a lot of interesting stuff!
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: Daniel Beardsmore on Sat, 24 August 2013, 14:18:13
You mean that he's got a lot more stuff than what's on his website? He's not really updated his website in years.

I don't suppose either you or he knows where Sandy is lately?
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: TheSoulhunter on Sat, 24 August 2013, 14:23:13
A challenger appears...
Keyboards - 60%'s: 12 (Soon 18 -> GH60)
Most aluminum cases: 9 (Soon 17 -> In the mail / Running GBs)
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: dorkvader on Sat, 24 August 2013, 14:59:02
In about 2 weeks ill have 50 lzgh. Do I hold the largest Korean collection?
I dont think we should include keyboards you don't own, like those you are mail-forwarding to others, or ones you are fulfilling for a GB.
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: Melvang on Sat, 24 August 2013, 15:22:06
Do we have a record for heaviest stock an custom keyboard?
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: GeeGee on Sat, 24 August 2013, 16:35:39
Uhm the most expensive keyboard on GH was a LZSE that went to Meiosis for $700.
But I'm not sure if this still get's updated.
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 24 August 2013, 17:43:27
I have probably at least 40 keyboards of various types, mostly rubber dome though.

I also have about 15 servers of different types and vintages, about 2/3 rack-mount and 1/3 desktop.  A couple of months ago I had about 8 more but threw them out.
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: hoggy on Sun, 25 August 2013, 00:36:55
Wading in with:
Keyboards: 85
Most spent on a keyboard:£541 ($842 if converted today) (sale wasn't through GH, does it still count?)
Ergonomic keyboards:24
Chording keyboards:4

Edit: ergos changed form 20 to 24
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: meiosis on Sun, 25 August 2013, 00:48:17
Uhm the most expensive keyboard on GH was a LZSE that went to Meiosis for $700.
But I'm not sure if this still get's updated.

Actually I know of 5 other deals that surpassed this, :). 456gt's and LZ-SE pass underground for much more than that. There have been one that surpassed a grand.

Wading in with:
Keyboards: 85
Most spent on a keyboard:£541 ($842 if converted today) (sale wasn't through GH, does it still count?)
Ergonomic keyboards:20
Chording keyboards:4

Zenuty has more sadly(proudly?)

Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: hoggy on Sun, 25 August 2013, 01:02:17
Wading in with:
Keyboards: 85
Most spent on a keyboard:£541 ($842 if converted today) (sale wasn't through GH, does it still count?)
Ergonomic keyboards:20
Chording keyboards:4

Zenuty has more sadly(proudly?)


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That's a relief, I was beginning to think I had a problem.  Haven't checked Zenuty's thread in a while - might do that now.
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: GeeGee on Sun, 25 August 2013, 06:00:10
Uhm the most expensive keyboard on GH was a LZSE that went to Meiosis for $700.
But I'm not sure if this still get's updated.

Actually I know of 5 other deals that surpassed this, :). 456gt's and LZ-SE pass underground for much more than that. There have been one that surpassed a grand.

Wading in with:
Keyboards: 85
Most spent on a keyboard:£541 ($842 if converted today) (sale wasn't through GH, does it still count?)
Ergonomic keyboards:20
Chording keyboards:4

Zenuty has more sadly(proudly?)
Well nevermind then.
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: meiosis on Sun, 25 August 2013, 06:08:25
If okooko is fine with it he can hand off responsibility of this thread and I will keep an up to date one? :D
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: okooko on Thu, 12 September 2013, 21:36:43
eek I've been on holiday in asia for 3 weeks and got back recently, I'll get to it this weekend and include what i can. =P
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: The_Beast on Thu, 12 September 2013, 21:41:33
Well, right now I have a poker, GH60 Rev A. I'll be getting a GH60 Rev B soon and have 5 more Gh60 PCBs on order from the GB. So that makes 8 60% boards.

I also have a model M but it has the F row, to I guess that's really a 65%
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: therecorder on Thu, 12 September 2013, 21:46:34
I have 43 boards...  14 full size, 15 tkl, and 14 minis (84 or smaller).  I also have 26 gaming mice, and 15 gaming mousepads (and I'm not a gamer).  I'm just an old man who loves having, testing, and fooling around with tech stuff.
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: meiosis on Thu, 12 September 2013, 21:48:28
Most purchased for keyboard is probably $1,400 although it wasn't exactly documented nor shall I spill the names.

but as for public I think $780 for a black 456gt is the current record.

But worth noting that the current record )$600 456gt) also included a tricolor mx cc which I forgot what it was.. I think a Salute, quite debatably might still be worth more.

-

Zenuty has 89+ keyboards currently

Highest auction to date was by tsangan upwards of 5 grand although there were some nonpayments.
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: Dubsgalore on Thu, 12 September 2013, 22:00:20
Someone else has a lot more keyboards   :))

come to think of it..tons more of keyboards
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: Alessandro on Fri, 13 September 2013, 07:20:37
Someone else has a lot more keyboards   :))

come to think of it..tons more of keyboards

Has that ever actually been confirmed though? I vaguely remember a picture of a warehouse or something but nothing more.
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: Dubsgalore on Fri, 13 September 2013, 07:57:34
Someone else has a lot more keyboards   :))

come to think of it..tons more of keyboards

Has that ever actually been confirmed though? I vaguely remember a picture of a warehouse or something but nothing more.

I believe there is a list with photos
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 13 September 2013, 08:03:59
Someone else has a lot more keyboards   :))

come to think of it..tons more of keyboards


I believe there is a list with photos

So....are you going to tell us who or link?
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: metalliqaz on Fri, 13 September 2013, 08:08:26
Is he talking about Webwit's collection?
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: longweight on Fri, 13 September 2013, 08:09:32
My Scarface set was more than $400 ;)
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: Tym on Fri, 13 September 2013, 08:10:20
Is he talking about Webwit's collection?

I only ever went to DT once, shouted at Webwit, only to later find out who he was :3
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: Wildcard on Fri, 13 September 2013, 08:19:04
Sounds like Mike48 has 100 Model M's, so I'd say he holds that record.
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 13 September 2013, 08:22:44
Sounds like Mike48 has 100 Model M's, so I'd say he holds that record.

I wouldn't bet on that ;)
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: snoopy on Fri, 13 September 2013, 08:23:34
clickclack's signature says: "862+ keyboards and counting!"
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: Dubsgalore on Fri, 13 September 2013, 08:28:11
I thought this one was obvious, but ClickClack does

i remember seeing a list..it had pictures too but i can't remember who's list it actually was

edit: ya snoopy ya
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 13 September 2013, 08:42:10
Ah ok. Ive seen his sig but Ive never seen a list of what he has or pictures.
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: Dubsgalore on Fri, 13 September 2013, 08:43:39
Ah ok. Ive seen his sig but Ive never seen a list of what he has or pictures.

I'm almost positive back in march or so we were looking at a list posted in irc..it was a pretty old list and had photos for several of the boards..but it had hundreds of boards on the list
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: snoopy on Fri, 13 September 2013, 08:43:42
I only want to see his mini/micro M  :(
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 13 September 2013, 08:50:29
Ah ok. Ive seen his sig but Ive never seen a list of what he has or pictures.

I'm almost positive back in march or so we were looking at a list posted in irc..it was a pretty old list and had photos for several of the boards..but it had hundreds of boards on the list

Ugh, wish I remembered where that was. I'd appreciate it way more now than I did in March...

I only want to see his mini/micro M  :(

Yeah...stupid rootworm (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=10347.0). I guess we'll just have to drool over hasu's (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=29483).
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: Wildcard on Fri, 13 September 2013, 21:29:32
Sounds like Mike48 has 100 Model M's, so I'd say he holds that record.

I wouldn't bet on that ;)

I guess I should have been more clear. I think he might have the record for Model M's.

I have a lot of boards, but no where near some of the others. I'm still pretty proud of my collection though.

I'd say I hold the record for the most pending projects :)
Title: Re: Geekhack Records !
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 14 September 2013, 03:21:29
I probably have around 50 keyboards - I thought that was a lot hehe