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Title: [IC] Taobao goods (Totoro PBT caps, MX Switches of all colors)
Post by: phx on Wed, 15 May 2013, 00:09:24
Totoro PBT Dye-sub Cap:
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.221.Q6OEJ1&id=17750097790

R4 Cherry profile, seller said he has them in stock, but did not mention how many. The listing shows less than 10 for each.


Cherry MX Black:
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.43.MXBBpD&id=16308693173
16 cents each.

Cherry MX Blue:
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=2013.1.0.113.hobFvb&scm=1007.77.4.0&id=20692192144&pvid=0ab38334-c9ec-46fe-a000-9a9ffaa5411a&ad_id=&am_id=&cm_id=&pm_id=
32 cents each.

Cherry MX Clear:
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=2013.1.0.115.hobFvb&scm=1007.77.4.0&id=17712687562&pvid=0ab38334-c9ec-46fe-a000-9a9ffaa5411a&ad_id=&am_id=&cm_id=&pm_id=
24 cents each.

Cherry MX Brown:
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=2013.1.0.117.hobFvb&scm=1007.77.4.0&id=20733204710&pvid=0ab38334-c9ec-46fe-a000-9a9ffaa5411a&ad_id=&am_id=&cm_id=&pm_id=
24 cents each.

Cherry MX Red:
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.21.VPJGku&id=9486672157&_u=f1fc3h6j44ce
41 cents each.

Cherry MX Green
3.9 dollars each. :\
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.18.R7tWQA&id=7979151393&_u=f1fc3h6jc804

OTHER MX SWITCHES:
the seller from above has a huge selection of switches, some of which I've never heard before, if you scroll down you can see some pictures and a table of them with prices. Some colors we can do cheaper options using the links I posted above, but in case you guys are interested in other strange switches here they are (translated to the best of my ability)
pictures imgur mirror: http://imgur.com/a/4po9d
the conversion rate between dollar and yuan is 6.15
link: http://shop61468792.taobao.com/?spm=2013.1.0.113.y8x5PO

常见轴体    (common)         稀有轴体     (rare)               类樱桃轴 (other, savaged from keyboards)

全新黑轴(black)----2.5元/颗    全新绿轴(green)---------25元/颗    拆机台湾白轴 (Taiwan clear/white ???)-----1元/颗

全新青黑(blue black?)----2.5元/颗    全新无段落灰轴(non tactile gray)---25元/颗    拆机台湾黑轴(Taiwan black)-----1元/颗

全新红轴(red)----2.5元/颗    全新有段落灰轴(tactile gray)---28元/颗    拆机world灰轴 (world gray)----1元/颗

全新茶轴(brown)----2.5元/颗    全新蓝轴(dark blue)---------28元/颗    拆机紫金黄轴 (purple golden yellow?) -----9元/颗

全新焦茶轴(dark brown?)----5元/颗

全新奶白轴(white)----8元/颗

全新白轴(clear)------5元/颗



If there is enough interest we can perhaps do a group buy for this? Will be using a taobao agent and all the items shipped to a proxies in the US/other countries then distributed. Shipping is quite expensive but it's switches so they don't weight THAT much.

thoughts?
Title: Re: [IC] Taobao goods (Totoro PBT caps, MX Switches of all colors)
Post by: nubbinator on Wed, 15 May 2013, 01:42:59
As much as I like the Totoro caps, I really have a huge issue with them.  That's the design that Keypop made for their run of doubleshots that they were going to do that got cancelled.  I have a huge problem with someone taking his artwork from a group buy that we were supposed to have and profiting off of it.

Those other switches you have in the Imgur link look like a bunch of Cherry knock off switches.

And if you want to buy solo, it's not too bad if you use Bhiner and have it shipped with no extra packaging and HK Airmail (small packet).



Title: Re: [IC] Taobao goods (Totoro PBT caps, MX Switches of all colors)
Post by: Jocelyn on Wed, 15 May 2013, 01:47:21
Quote from: nubbinator on Wed, 15 May 2013, 01:42:59
And if you want to buy solo, it's not too bad if you use Bhiner and have it shipped with no extra packaging and HK Airmail (small packet).

This^ I've ordered keycaps, switches, and other things from Bhiner several times; it's cheap and professional imo. Also, I believe that vendor is out of stock of the clears despite showing 931 in stock  :p
Title: Re: [IC] Taobao goods (Totoro PBT caps, MX Switches of all colors)
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Wed, 15 May 2013, 01:56:21
Whoa. Dem Clears.
Title: Re: [IC] Taobao goods (Totoro PBT caps, MX Switches of all colors)
Post by: The_Beast on Wed, 15 May 2013, 01:58:15
Quote from: ApocalypseMaow on Wed, 15 May 2013, 01:56:21
Whoa. Dem Clears.

This. I have enough for the most part, but I could still use a few more just encase
Title: Re: [IC] Taobao goods (Totoro PBT caps, MX Switches of all colors)
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Wed, 15 May 2013, 02:01:08
Quote from: The_Beast on Wed, 15 May 2013, 01:58:15
Quote from: ApocalypseMaow on Wed, 15 May 2013, 01:56:21
Whoa. Dem Clears.

This. I have enough for the most part, but I could still use a few more just encase
24 cent per. is dirt cheap too...
Title: Re: [IC] Taobao goods (Totoro PBT caps, MX Switches of all colors)
Post by: Jocelyn on Wed, 15 May 2013, 02:09:27
Quote from: ApocalypseMaow on Wed, 15 May 2013, 02:01:08
Quote from: The_Beast on Wed, 15 May 2013, 01:58:15
Quote from: ApocalypseMaow on Wed, 15 May 2013, 01:56:21
Whoa. Dem Clears.

This. I have enough for the most part, but I could still use a few more just encase
24 cent per. is dirt cheap too...

Yes, me and a few others scooped these up a month or two ago and they were only 17 cents (plus shipping x two and fee) each then (see photo below).
We even posted about these being available on the forums, but I believe all three vendors are out of clears despite it saying 931 in stock. Give it a try I guess  :p

(http://www.bhiner.com/upload/items/294162/1363848601.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] Taobao goods (Totoro PBT caps, MX Switches of all colors)
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Wed, 15 May 2013, 02:24:43
Quote from: Jocelyn on Wed, 15 May 2013, 02:09:27
Quote from: ApocalypseMaow on Wed, 15 May 2013, 02:01:08
Quote from: The_Beast on Wed, 15 May 2013, 01:58:15
Quote from: ApocalypseMaow on Wed, 15 May 2013, 01:56:21
Whoa. Dem Clears.
This. I have enough for the most part, but I could still use a few more just encase
24 cent per. is dirt cheap too...

Yes, me and a few others scooped these up a month or two ago and they were only 17 cents (plus shipping x two and fee) each then (see photo below).
We even posted about these being available on the forums, but I believe all three vendors are out of clears despite it saying 931 in stock. Give it a try I guess  :p

Show Image
(http://www.bhiner.com/upload/items/294162/1363848601.jpg)

Damn it Jocelyn! I'm trying to get some GH60 plate/cases made for Beast and I to test. I guess I could use just a couple....  :p


Title: Re: [IC] Taobao goods (Totoro PBT caps, MX Switches of all colors)
Post by: HannibalChew on Wed, 15 May 2013, 04:34:34
clears! :D
Title: Re: [IC] Taobao goods (Totoro PBT caps, MX Switches of all colors)
Post by: phx on Wed, 15 May 2013, 08:12:49
Quote from: nubbinator on Wed, 15 May 2013, 01:42:59
As much as I like the Totoro caps, I really have a huge issue with them.  That's the design that Keypop made for their run of doubleshots that they were going to do that got cancelled.  I have a huge problem with someone taking his artwork from a group buy that we were supposed to have and profiting off of it.

Those other switches you have in the Imgur link look like a bunch of Cherry knock off switches.

And if you want to buy solo, it's not too bad if you use Bhiner and have it shipped with no extra packaging and HK Airmail (small packet).


wow that's lame. screw that guy then... thx for the Bhiner rec, I'll try them the next time I buy something from Taobao.
looks like there is a lot of interests for clears, I'm gonna see if I can find another seller for them also at a low price.

Title: Re: [IC] Taobao goods (Totoro PBT caps, MX Switches of all colors)
Post by: RickyJ on Wed, 15 May 2013, 09:26:01
Did I just see knockoff MX switches with Alps-compatible keystems?
Title: Re: [IC] Taobao goods (Totoro PBT caps, MX Switches of all colors)
Post by: badcop on Wed, 15 May 2013, 09:31:07
(http://i.imgur.com/sUaUdmb.png)
wha?
Title: Re: [IC] Taobao goods (Totoro PBT caps, MX Switches of all colors)
Post by: JPG on Wed, 15 May 2013, 09:41:01
Interested in Blacks and clears at that price!
Title: Re: [IC] Taobao goods (Totoro PBT caps, MX Switches of all colors)
Post by: Photekq on Wed, 15 May 2013, 10:09:55
I'd be interested in 110x tactile greys.
Title: Re: [IC] Taobao goods (Totoro PBT caps, MX Switches of all colors)
Post by: TheProfosist on Wed, 15 May 2013, 10:24:02
Yea... I was wondering if this was the totoro caps that got canceled :(
Title: Re: [IC] Taobao goods (Totoro PBT caps, MX Switches of all colors)
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 15 May 2013, 11:25:55
[attach=1]

drool  :p
Title: Re: [IC] Taobao goods (Totoro PBT caps, MX Switches of all colors)
Post by: cannedlemons on Wed, 15 May 2013, 12:16:14
I'd be interested in some clears !! :3
Title: Re: [IC] Taobao goods (Totoro PBT caps, MX Switches of all colors)
Post by: realex on Wed, 15 May 2013, 12:27:12
can anyone share some knowledge about dark blue switches?

the yellow ones are obviously the knock offs used in that rapoo board aren't they?
Title: Re: [IC] Taobao goods (Totoro PBT caps, MX Switches of all colors)
Post by: whiteduck on Wed, 15 May 2013, 12:31:39
Totoro PBT Dye-sub Cap:
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.221.Q6OEJ1&id=17750097790

sad story but interested, sweet caps!
Title: Re: [IC] Taobao goods (Totoro PBT caps, MX Switches of all colors)
Post by: genkigavin on Wed, 15 May 2013, 13:11:39
Interested in Totoro caps as well.
Title: Re: [IC] Taobao goods (Totoro PBT caps, MX Switches of all colors)
Post by: SmallFry on Wed, 15 May 2013, 13:15:17
/me jimmy rustles.
What's up Changdrew? :P
Title: Re: [IC] Taobao goods (Totoro PBT caps, MX Switches of all colors)
Post by: nokcha on Wed, 15 May 2013, 13:34:50
Sigh -_-;;
Title: Re: [IC] Taobao goods (Totoro PBT caps, MX Switches of all colors)
Post by: phx on Wed, 15 May 2013, 14:17:50
alright, some details about the strange switches:

Dark Blue: 4.56 dollar ea
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.5.w4002-1191282212.10.529YQi&id=7679127183
"Darker than blue, lighter than green"

Yellow: 1.46 dollar ea
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.5.w4002-1191282212.17.Z7XE8i&id=7679141055
knock-off of cherry MX
"feels like black, no tactile feedback"

Darker Gray: 4.56 dollar ea
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.5.w4002-1191282212.11.e7C6cF&id=7978978935
"heavier than brown and clear, tactile feedback"

Lighter Gray: 4.07 dollar ea
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.5.w4002-1191282212.14.e7C6cF&id=9487348961
"heavier than brown and clear, no tactile feedback"
Title: Re: [IC] Taobao goods (Totoro PBT caps, MX Switches of all colors)
Post by: inlikeflynn on Wed, 15 May 2013, 14:27:28
there is a picture on his site of the real Cherry yellow switch, but the ones for sale above are fake ones. You can see the no cherry logo on the switch and tinlong asked the seller about them in the past for me and was told they are fake yellow's for sale
Title: Re: [IC] Taobao goods (Totoro PBT caps, MX Switches of all colors)
Post by: tinlong117 on Fri, 17 May 2013, 22:32:48
http://shop57506618.taobao.com/shop/view_shop.htm?spm=a1z0b.7.0.30.gNEviv&user_number_id=47279688


this shop can be paid by paypal(but you need to pay 30 usd each order). I have talked to him before. But please notice that he doesnt

know english. 
Title: Re: [IC] Taobao goods (Totoro PBT caps, MX Switches of all colors)
Post by: naturehaze on Sat, 18 May 2013, 04:46:04
Would be in for some clears. and some browns
Title: Re: [IC] Taobao goods (Totoro PBT caps, MX Switches of all colors)
Post by: mbc on Sat, 18 May 2013, 04:50:06
Anyone remember what happened to the last taobao GB?
Title: Re: [IC] Taobao goods (Totoro PBT caps, MX Switches of all colors)
Post by: TheQsanity on Sat, 18 May 2013, 19:48:59
Interested. How much would shipping be for a large order?
Title: Re: [IC] Taobao goods (Totoro PBT caps, MX Switches of all colors)
Post by: F u r u y á on Sun, 19 May 2013, 04:21:42
Quote from: mbc on Sat, 18 May 2013, 04:50:06
Anyone remember what happened to the last taobao GB?
haha

"taobao goods" doesn't bring me good memories...

Title: Re: [IC] Taobao goods (Totoro PBT caps, MX Switches of all colors)
Post by: whitevivian on Wed, 27 November 2013, 00:39:29
Quote from: phx on Wed, 15 May 2013, 14:17:50
alright, some details about the strange switches:

Dark Blue: 4.56 dollar ea
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.5.w4002-1191282212.10.529YQi&id=7679127183 (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.5.w4002-1191282212.10.529YQi&id=7679127183)
"Darker than blue, lighter than green"

Yellow: 1.46 dollar ea
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.5.w4002-1191282212.17.Z7XE8i&id=7679141055 (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.5.w4002-1191282212.17.Z7XE8i&id=7679141055)
knock-off of cherry MX
"feels like black, no tactile feedback"

Darker Gray: 4.56 dollar ea
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.5.w4002-1191282212.11.e7C6cF&id=7978978935 (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.5.w4002-1191282212.11.e7C6cF&id=7978978935)
"heavier than brown and clear, tactile feedback"

Lighter Gray: 4.07 dollar ea
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.5.w4002-1191282212.14.e7C6cF&id=9487348961 (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.5.w4002-1191282212.14.e7C6cF&id=9487348961)
"heavier than brown and clear, no tactile feedback"

Hi, phx link

I find we can directly find them in english Taobao now:
So great!!!!! :))

just paste the Taobao URL directly into the Search Bar


MOD EDIT: Links removed, this is not the place to advertise.
Title: Re: [IC] Taobao goods (Totoro PBT caps, MX Switches of all colors)
Post by: acidtrip69 on Wed, 27 November 2013, 01:38:32
Quote from: whiteduck on Wed, 15 May 2013, 12:31:39
Totoro PBT Dye-sub Cap:
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.221.Q6OEJ1&id=17750097790

sad story but interested, sweet caps!
I would also want that set.
Title: Re: [IC] Taobao goods (Totoro PBT caps, MX Switches of all colors)
Post by: joneslee85 on Mon, 02 December 2013, 21:52:13
wow, the damn gray that I have been looking for. can some1 suggest a good Tabao proxy? Can imsto do this?
Title: Re: [IC] Taobao goods (Totoro PBT caps, MX Switches of all colors)
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 02 December 2013, 21:55:16
Quote from: joneslee85 on Mon, 02 December 2013, 21:52:13
wow, the damn gray that I have been looking for. can some1 suggest a good Tabao proxy? Can imsto do this?

just shoot him a PM and ask!