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Title: Why are ClickClack so popular?
Post by: 1391406 on Mon, 17 June 2013, 12:04:08: I do respect the skill it requires to create ClickClack's, but the design seems like it'd be hard on the finger tips. I can't imagine trying to type on an entire set. And trying to type on those specialty key caps, a la Darth Vader / Storm Trooper types. I guess it's not my thing.
Title: Re: Why are ClickClack so popular?
Post by: hashbaz on Mon, 17 June 2013, 12:10:23: They're meant as accent keys, usually for something like Escape, F1-12, or Num Lock. Not the keys you hit hundreds of times a day.
Title: Re: Why are ClickClack so popular?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 17 June 2013, 12:12:43: Quote from: 1391406 on Mon, 17 June 2013, 12:04:08
I do respect the skill it requires to create ClickClack's, but the design seems like it'd be hard on the finger tips. I can't imagine trying to type on an entire set. And trying to type on those specialty key caps, a la Darth Vader / Storm Trooper types. I guess it's not my thing.

No worse than some of those sharp SP spacebars....I learned the hard way

More
(http://i.imgur.com/DH8k6Tu.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/DH8k6Tu.jpg)

its only a cherry haha

But I think most people either just have these on display for taking pictures then they put them up and/or they put them on keys they do not type on, except for the smooth top keys that are made for the arrow or wads cluster.

I could see using one on the escape key though even for typing.

(ninja'd by hashbaz)
Title: Re: Why are ClickClack so popular?
Post by: tjcaustin on Mon, 17 June 2013, 12:17:43: They're also not priced to be keys that replace your entire keyboard with.

Unless you're ballin' like tsangan.
Title: Re: Why are ClickClack so popular?
Post by: Lupizza on Mon, 17 June 2013, 16:51:58: Show Image
Quote from: ray4jc on Mon, 17 June 2013, 12:12:43
(http://i.imgur.com/DH8k6Tu.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/DH8k6Tu.jpg)

A gore warning would be appreciated! Also, is that your real hand? :eek:

I for my part think the keycaps look hideous, and I see no reason to spend money on them.

Edit: Found the text below the picture now, disregard what I said. :P
Title: Re: Why are ClickClack so popular?
Post by: nubbinator on Mon, 17 June 2013, 21:02:16: Quote from: ray4jc on Mon, 17 June 2013, 12:12:43
Show Image
Quote from: 1391406 on Mon, 17 June 2013, 12:04:08
I do respect the skill it requires to create ClickClack's, but the design seems like it'd be hard on the finger tips. I can't imagine trying to type on an entire set. And trying to type on those specialty key caps, a la Darth Vader / Storm Trooper types. I guess it's not my thing.

No worse than some of those sharp SP spacebars....I learned the hard way

More
(http://i.imgur.com/DH8k6Tu.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/DH8k6Tu.jpg)

its only a cherry haha

But I think most people either just have these on display for taking pictures then they put them up and/or they put them on keys they do not type on, except for the smooth top keys that are made for the arrow or wads cluster.

I could see using one on the escape key though even for typing.

(ninja'd by hashbaz)

Dude, I'm eating, did not want to see that.
Title: Re: Why are ClickClack so popular?
Post by: okooko on Mon, 17 June 2013, 21:10:11: shows people how loaded you are
Title: Re: Why are ClickClack so popular?
Post by: noisyturtle on Mon, 17 June 2013, 21:42:53: What is a click clack and how do you get one?
Title: Re: Why are ClickClack so popular?
Post by: eth0s on Mon, 17 June 2013, 21:45:50: Quote from: okooko on Mon, 17 June 2013, 21:10:11
shows people how loaded you are

lol. loaded means drunk or high here. Which is what I thought you were saying, but I guess you mean rich.
Title: Re: Why are ClickClack so popular?
Post by: germy on Mon, 17 June 2013, 21:54:26: Yeah I was trying to figure out how that could happen with a spacebar even with someone high as **** lol.
Title: Re: Why are ClickClack so popular?
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 17 June 2013, 22:36:31: Quote from: noisyturtle on Mon, 17 June 2013, 21:42:53
What is a click clack and how do you get one?

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=39794.0
Title: Re: Why are ClickClack so popular?
Post by: raKeto on Mon, 17 June 2013, 23:36:34: Because they are rare. Could not find one European site that sells Clacks, wouldnt mind the 15 dollor for le Clack if Shipping wouldnt be so Expensive :(
Title: Re: Why are ClickClack so popular?
Post by: okooko on Mon, 17 June 2013, 23:38:57: Quote from: eth0s on Mon, 17 June 2013, 21:45:50
Quote from: okooko on Mon, 17 June 2013, 21:10:11
shows people how loaded you are

lol. loaded means drunk or high here. Which is what I thought you were saying, but I guess you mean rich.

Yeah I was referring to rich but I didn't know that loaded=drunk ... I use smashed to wasted for that.

But yeah people with deep pockets.
Title: Re: Why are ClickClack so popular?
Post by: Turbo Slaab on Mon, 17 June 2013, 23:44:49: There's actually a lot of people that have a nice collection that didn't spend more than retail.
Title: Re: Why are ClickClack so popular?
Post by: domoaligato on Tue, 18 June 2013, 00:05:04: I have 2 that I bought from ek. white and black skulls
Title: Re: Why are ClickClack so popular?
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 18 June 2013, 00:35:22: Quote from: Turbo Slaab on Mon, 17 June 2013, 23:44:49
There's actually a lot of people that have a nice collection that didn't spend more than retail.

Who were fortunate enough to be in a position to have purchased them a few years ago when they were relatively plentiful.
Title: Re: Why are ClickClack so popular?
Post by: noisyturtle on Wed, 19 June 2013, 02:26:51: Quote from: rowdy on Tue, 18 June 2013, 00:35:22
Quote from: Turbo Slaab on Mon, 17 June 2013, 23:44:49
There's actually a lot of people that have a nice collection that didn't spend more than retail.

Who were fortunate enough to be in a position to have purchased them a few years ago when they were relatively plentiful.

Or just the usual lurkers
Title: Re: Why are ClickClack so popular?
Post by: le_doosh on Thu, 20 June 2013, 13:51:06: It's art in the form of a keycap
Title: Re: Why are ClickClack so popular?
Post by: DaveyG on Thu, 20 June 2013, 14:48:33: Gotta say I don't get the whole CC thing at all. While I can appreciate the hand made thing to a degree and some of the plainer ones are quite nice.. skulls in particular seem to me quite.. erm... naff!! (dunno if that term translates). Each to their own I guess
Title: Re: Why are ClickClack so popular?
Post by: Grim Fandango on Thu, 20 June 2013, 14:54:03: Collectible appeal

Not unlike stamps or model airplanes, the fact that they are rare makes people want them even more.

I like them as well. Because they come in great colors and are well-made. I am happy to pay retail prices for them, but the second-hand prices are too steep for me.
Title: Re: Why are ClickClack so popular?
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 20 June 2013, 16:59:49: Because these days most keycaps are made by machine. There are very few gnomes still making keycaps.
Title: Re: Why are ClickClack so popular?
Post by: neoezekiel on Thu, 20 June 2013, 17:20:55: I love the thought of handmade goods, especially something that takes a high level of craftsmanship to make.
Too bad the secondary market on click clacks is so high.
Title: Re: Why are ClickClack so popular?
Post by: nubbinator on Thu, 20 June 2013, 17:32:35: Quote from: neoezekiel on Thu, 20 June 2013, 17:20:55
I love the thought of handmade goods, especially something that takes a high level of craftsmanship to make.
Too bad the secondary market on click clacks is so high.

One of my biggest complaints as well, at least for those who buy for the express purpose of flipping them. Every now and then someone sells one at cost to someone they know will appreciate it and not turn around and sell it for a profit.
Title: Re: Why are ClickClack so popular?
Post by: longweight on Thu, 20 June 2013, 18:14:30: People like rare things.
Title: Re: Why are ClickClack so popular?
Post by: 1391406 on Sat, 22 June 2013, 12:23:46: I don't really understand why people are willing to pay so much for them. I'm not really drawn to artsy type key caps, myself. I'd pay good money for a spherical set, though.
Title: Re: Why are ClickClack so popular?
Post by: Jocelyn on Sat, 22 June 2013, 12:27:11: Quote from: 1391406 on Sat, 22 June 2013, 12:23:46
I don't really understand why people are willing to pay so much for them. I'm not really drawn to artsy type key caps, myself. I'd pay good money for a spherical set, though.

Probably because some people have more money than time. If you make six digit figures, but don't have the time whenever there's a 4grabs, then paying a bunch for a CC is how you roll ;)
Title: Re: Why are ClickClack so popular?
Post by: 1391406 on Sat, 22 June 2013, 12:58:35: Quote from: Jocelyn on Sat, 22 June 2013, 12:27:11
Quote from: 1391406 on Sat, 22 June 2013, 12:23:46
I don't really understand why people are willing to pay so much for them. I'm not really drawn to artsy type key caps, myself. I'd pay good money for a spherical set, though.

Probably because some people have more money than time. If you make six digit figures, but don't have the time whenever there's a 4grabs, then paying a bunch for a CC is how you roll ;)

If you have an interest in them, that makes sense. In my case, it's not about the money. I wouldn't want one even if it were free(except to resell it). To each their own, though.
Title: Re: Why are ClickClack so popular?
Post by: agodinhost on Sat, 22 June 2013, 13:05:14: I'm wondering about this very same question ...