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Title: [Massdrop] MKC Stainless Steel Keycap Puller $5.99
Post by: remdell on Fri, 21 February 2014, 16:29:23
Massdrop is having a groupbuy on the MKC Stainless Steel Keycap Puller.

Right now 8 are committed, but 30 is needed for the keycap puller to be at $5.99 (and 20 for $6.99). Over 30 are committed to the groupbuy, so price is set at $5.99

Shipping is $2.29 to the U.S.  At 30 committed the total is about $8.29 for U.S. purchasers.  This is about the same price, if not lower, than what feng sold them for in his group buy last year.  Quantity is locked at 1.

Please note that the groupbuy has a limited stock of 100 units in America.  Those who purchase the keycap puller after the first 100 units will have to wait 2-3 weeks for further production over at MKC and another 10 business days to ship to Massdrop's fulfillment center.  In other words, you best buy now.


https://www.massdrop.com/buy/mkc-stainless-steel-keycap-puller?mode=guest_open
Title: Re: [Massdrop] MKC Stainless Steel Keycap Puller $5.99
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 21 February 2014, 16:31:38
Nice. Hopefully everyone who wanted one of these in the past can get one.
Title: Re: [Massdrop] MKC Stainless Steel Keycap Puller $5.99
Post by: dorkvader on Fri, 21 February 2014, 20:24:58
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Fri, 21 February 2014, 16:31:38
Nice. Hopefully everyone who wanted one of these in the past can get one.

I wanted one but couldn't get due to circumstances.

So excited!
Title: Re: [Massdrop] MKC Stainless Steel Keycap Puller $5.99
Post by: Pacifist on Fri, 21 February 2014, 21:18:45
Quote from: dorkvader on Fri, 21 February 2014, 20:24:58
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Fri, 21 February 2014, 16:31:38
Nice. Hopefully everyone who wanted one of these in the past can get one.

I wanted one but couldn't get due to circumstances.

So excited!

Me too ;D
Title: Re: [Massdrop] MKC Stainless Steel Keycap Puller $5.99
Post by: ComradeSniper on Sat, 22 February 2014, 01:59:06
Yes! I was just a bit late in the group buy and I've wanted to get one of these ever since. This is awesome!
Title: Re: [Massdrop] MKC Stainless Steel Keycap Puller $5.99
Post by: skcheng on Sat, 22 February 2014, 14:54:00
Completely don't need this, but I'm in for one since I love SS gadgets!! 
Title: Re: [Massdrop] MKC Stainless Steel Keycap Puller $5.99
Post by: tbc on Sat, 22 February 2014, 21:22:55
REALLY expensive for canadians and capped at one so I couldn't even try to marginalize the shipping costs, but ya....i had to get one :D
Title: Re: [Massdrop] MKC Stainless Steel Keycap Puller $5.99
Post by: Thechemist on Wed, 23 April 2014, 10:47:29
It's back!

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/mkc-stainless-steel-keycap-puller?mode=guest_open
Title: Re: [Massdrop] MKC Stainless Steel Keycap Puller $5.99
Post by: intelli78 on Wed, 23 April 2014, 11:19:25
In for one.
Title: Re: [Massdrop] MKC Stainless Steel Keycap Puller $5.99
Post by: sovano on Wed, 23 April 2014, 17:43:16
Sweet! I really need a new keycap puller.
Title: Re: [Massdrop] MKC Stainless Steel Keycap Puller $5.99
Post by: marcusant on Wed, 23 April 2014, 21:19:47
I don't need a key puller at all, but... that metal...
Title: Re: [Massdrop] MKC Stainless Steel Keycap Puller $5.99
Post by: minho on Wed, 23 April 2014, 23:27:15
Quote from: marcusant on Wed, 23 April 2014, 21:19:47
I don't need a key puller at all, but... that metal...

SAME

I already have two regular wire keycap pullers.

Someone convince me not to buy one of these pls.
[alternatively, convince me to. I hate being on the fence.]
Title: Re: [Massdrop] MKC Stainless Steel Keycap Puller $5.99
Post by: Kfactork on Thu, 24 April 2014, 00:26:41
Quote from: minho on Wed, 23 April 2014, 23:27:15
Quote from: marcusant on Wed, 23 April 2014, 21:19:47
I don't need a key puller at all, but... that metal...

SAME

I already have two regular wire keycap pullers.

Someone convince me not to buy one of these pls.
[alternatively, convince me to. I hate being on the fence.]
Let me help you ;)


Pro: More durable than plastic ones
Con: A want, not need
Pro: Cheap
Con: If you don't need it, it's always expensive
Pro: Pretty cool to have one in your hand
Con: 2 of these = 1 gas mask on sale
Pro: STAINLESS STEEL bro
Con: How many are too many?
Pro: So cheappppppp
Con: Spend $9 for something you don't need...


I'm sure there are other reasons...
Title: Re: [Massdrop] MKC Stainless Steel Keycap Puller $5.99
Post by: Pacifist on Thu, 24 April 2014, 00:28:48
imo cherry one is way better than the mkc one. Plus theres durability issues with these pullers where the wire falls out of the handle. Hasn't happened to me yet (after about a month) but I doubt these will last long
Title: Re: [Massdrop] MKC Stainless Steel Keycap Puller $5.99
Post by: minho on Thu, 24 April 2014, 18:02:45
Quote from: Pacifist on Thu, 24 April 2014, 00:28:48
imo cherry one is way better than the mkc one. Plus theres durability issues with these pullers where the wire falls out of the handle. Hasn't happened to me yet (after about a month) but I doubt these will last long

How does the SP one or the KBC one compare? I honestly like my KBC one a lot more than the SP because the wires are slightly thinner and more flexible but it still feels sturdy (so far at least...), but I can't compare to any other brands.
Title: Re: [Massdrop] MKC Stainless Steel Keycap Puller $5.99
Post by: Grr8 on Fri, 25 April 2014, 08:24:16
Quote from: Pacifist on Thu, 24 April 2014, 00:28:48
imo cherry one is way better than the mkc one. Plus theres durability issues with these pullers where the wire falls out of the handle. Hasn't happened to me yet (after about a month) but I doubt these will last long

I have the cherry one too, and it's my favourite. It works well with Model M caps, which others I have don't work well with.

However, I ordered this one as well. It's shinny.
Title: Re: [Massdrop] MKC Stainless Steel Keycap Puller $5.99
Post by: intelli78 on Wed, 25 June 2014, 14:51:45
Two comments on this:

1. The cylindrical handle design is not as good as the flat, flared Leopold plastic design. The cylinder can rotate between your fingers/palm and make it harder to get a good grip.

2. This happened after de-keying a few keyboards:

(http://i.imgur.com/jPjDjbJ.jpg)
Title: Re: [Massdrop] MKC Stainless Steel Keycap Puller $5.99
Post by: Pacifist on Wed, 25 June 2014, 15:30:58
Quote from: intelli78 on Wed, 25 June 2014, 14:51:45
Two comments on this:

1. The cylindrical handle design is not as good as the flat, flared Leopold plastic design. The cylinder can rotate between your fingers/palm and make it harder to get a good grip.

2. This happened after de-keying a few keyboards:

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


****....md gave me two of these and they're both going strong. I like the cherry one, but these are growing on me. There's a certain way to use it, and once you find the right way, its pretty good
Title: Re: [Massdrop] MKC Stainless Steel Keycap Puller $5.99
Post by: dorkvader on Wed, 25 June 2014, 16:45:12
Quote from: intelli78 on Wed, 25 June 2014, 14:51:45

2. This happened after de-keying a few keyboards:

were you working on alps or something?
Title: Re: [Massdrop] MKC Stainless Steel Keycap Puller $5.99
Post by: mashby on Wed, 25 June 2014, 16:48:13
Mine did the same thing when I got it from Feng's original GB. I had a tendency to play with it while on the phone, so I never actually used it on a keyboard.
Title: Re: [Massdrop] MKC Stainless Steel Keycap Puller $5.99
Post by: intelli78 on Wed, 25 June 2014, 17:07:40
Quote from: dorkvader on Wed, 25 June 2014, 16:45:12
were you working on alps or something?


I was removing GMK caps from clear stems, so they were a little tight, but I was wiggling them and not applying that much force. A quality tool should have easily withstood what I was doing.

Quote from: mashby on Wed, 25 June 2014, 16:48:13
Mine did the same thing when I got it from Feng's original GB. I had a tendency to play with it while on the phone, so I never actually used it on a keyboard.

Fail  >:D
Title: Re: [Massdrop] MKC Stainless Steel Keycap Puller $5.99
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 25 June 2014, 17:35:11
I've pulled multiple cap sets off alps keyboards with this puller without incident. I was lucky enough to have one of these pulled gifted to me last year. Been using it regularly without incident
Title: Re: [Massdrop] MKC Stainless Steel Keycap Puller $5.99
Post by: intelli78 on Wed, 25 June 2014, 17:36:49
Quote from: CPTBadAss on Wed, 25 June 2014, 17:35:11
I've pulled multiple cap sets off alps keyboards with this puller without incident. I was lucky enough to have one of these pulled gifted to me last year. Been using it regularly without incident

It sounds like it's been working without incident  ;D