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geekhack Community => New Members => Topic started by: reggalicious on Mon, 28 October 2013, 17:19:04
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I got my first mechanical keyboard about 8 months ago, I'm totally hooked.
Right now I have a custom WASD with blues, and a newly acquired DAS Ultimate with blues as well, but I'm looking to try something a little more unconventional. To help lessen the blow to the wallet, I thought I'd look to using the classifieds here. A while ago I found an old Focus 2000 (AT connector, white ALPS) at the thrift store for a dollar. I bought it, took it home and gave it some love, it is 100% functional. I have no idea what a fair asking price of this thing would be, or if it's even worth anything, so I figured I'd try my first post.
Here is the imgur album for pictures. I forgot to include one with the keys all back on.
http://imgur.com/a/ypodV
Any advice is much appreciated. Thanks!
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Probably not too much. Someone accepted my offer for $30 of a Focus, which was in unused condition.
I think the main reason that people get them is to look for the Complicated Blues/Whites. Yours actually might have them, as there aren't any windows keys.
If they are complicated, I know they would cost more, but I still don't know the price.
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My Focus has simplified white Alps. I bought it for $35 new in box. $1 is definitely a good get for that nice old clicky keyboard. It's not going to make you rich, though
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Probably not too much. Someone accepted my offer for $30 of a Focus, which was in unused condition.
I think the main reason that people get them is to look for the Complicated Blues/Whites. Yours actually might have them, as there aren't any windows keys.
If they are complicated, I know they would cost more, but I still don't know the price.
Still new to this, how do I tell if the ALPS switches complicated or not?
Thanks for the reply!