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Title: CHERRY G81-7000HUBUS-2
Post by: Pacifist on Sat, 24 May 2014, 00:12:46
http://www.ebay.com/itm/351032922639?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Title: Re: CHERRY G81-7000HUBUS-2
Post by: ebacho on Sat, 24 May 2014, 00:53:30
These are a bit cheaper and pretty much the same thing.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHERRY-G81-7000HUAUS-usb-2-usb-ports-compact-kboard-/231146669895?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item35d16a4747

I remember when both these sellers used to take best offer for $30+ship.  Might be useful to send them a message to see if they'll let them go any cheaper.
Title: Re: CHERRY G81-7000HUBUS-2
Post by: lightsout714 on Sat, 24 May 2014, 00:59:01
Quote from: ebacho on Sat, 24 May 2014, 00:53:30
These are a bit cheaper and pretty much the same thing.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHERRY-G81-7000HUAUS-usb-2-usb-ports-compact-kboard-/231146669895?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item35d16a4747

I remember when both these sellers used to take best offer for $30+ship.  Might be useful to send them a message to see if they'll let them go any cheaper.
I got one for that price as well from that seller. NIB.
Title: Re: CHERRY G81-7000HUBUS-2
Post by: bueller on Sat, 24 May 2014, 01:10:38
Hrmm I might have to find a proxy for the caps and see if the seller will go any cheaper. Pretty good price for shine-free alphas, I was paying $35 shipped from China for used sets with some a little bit of shine.
Title: Re: CHERRY G81-7000HUBUS-2
Post by: lightsout714 on Sat, 24 May 2014, 01:58:26
Quote from: bueller on Sat, 24 May 2014, 01:10:38
Hrmm I might have to find a proxy for the caps and see if the seller will go any cheaper. Pretty good price for shine-free alphas, I was paying $35 shipped from China for used sets with some a little bit of shine.
Its always nice when they still have texture. Even if it doesn't last too long.
Title: Re: CHERRY G81-7000HUBUS-2
Post by: ebacho on Sat, 24 May 2014, 02:07:55
To be honest even at $60 if you have modifier kits these are still decent deals.
Title: Re: CHERRY G81-7000HUBUS-2
Post by: Photekq on Sat, 24 May 2014, 02:10:35
Quote from: lightsout714 on Sat, 24 May 2014, 01:58:26
Its always nice when they still have texture. Even if it doesn't last too long.
Is a few years not 'too long'?
Title: Re: CHERRY G81-7000HUBUS-2
Post by: lightsout714 on Sat, 24 May 2014, 11:58:48
Quote from: Photekq on Sat, 24 May 2014, 02:10:35
Quote from: lightsout714 on Sat, 24 May 2014, 01:58:26
Its always nice when they still have texture. Even if it doesn't last too long.
Is a few years not 'too long'?

Will it really last that long? I am using my first new set as mt DD right now. The way everyone talks about shine around here I figured it wouldn't take long. Thats great to hear!
Title: Re: CHERRY G81-7000HUBUS-2
Post by: bueller on Sat, 24 May 2014, 12:01:31
Quote from: lightsout714 on Sat, 24 May 2014, 11:58:48
Quote from: Photekq on Sat, 24 May 2014, 02:10:35
Quote from: lightsout714 on Sat, 24 May 2014, 01:58:26
Its always nice when they still have texture. Even if it doesn't last too long.
Is a few years not 'too long'?

Will it really last that long? I am using my first new set as mt DD right now. The way everyone talks about shine around here I figured it wouldn't take long. Thats great to hear!

Yeah I'd say it would take at least a year of heavy use to even develop mild shine unless you've got toxic hand oils. My sets see pretty heavy use and I haven't noticed any wear on keys other than the space.
Title: Re: CHERRY G81-7000HUBUS-2
Post by: dorkvader on Sat, 24 May 2014, 17:56:33
it really depends on your fingers. for some people, it will wear through pretty quick. for others it'll last years without getting shiny.
Title: Re: CHERRY G81-7000HUBUS-2
Post by: Battou62 on Tue, 27 May 2014, 09:49:20
If you are a gamer it is pretty easy to shine up the wasd cluster in under 6 months.