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Title: Where do you buy your Keyboards
Post by: Techhobbiest on Sun, 08 June 2014, 23:53:51
Looking to buy a keyboard but it seems everything is inflated or out of stock. Where do you guys buy your boards??? I want to buy one for work like yesterday!
Title: Re: Where do you buy your Keyboards
Post by: Pacifist on Sun, 08 June 2014, 23:59:19
classifieds, ebay
Title: Re: Where do you buy your Keyboards
Post by: dorkvader on Mon, 09 June 2014, 00:07:40
Quote from: Techhobbiest on Sun, 08 June 2014, 23:53:51
Looking to buy a keyboard but it seems everything is inflated or out of stock. Where do you guys buy your boards??? I want to buy one for work like yesterday!

what do you mean by "inflated" ? Most places won't mark up prices above MSRP.
Title: Re: Where do you buy your Keyboards
Post by: kohi on Mon, 09 June 2014, 00:11:03
Quote from: Pacifist on Sun, 08 June 2014, 23:59:19
classifieds, ebay

^ basically... but I got mine from sites like ek and mk (elitekeyboards and mechanicalkeyboards.com) cause I don't want to wait till something I want comes up lol
Title: Re: Where do you buy your Keyboards
Post by: SonOfSonOfSpock on Mon, 09 June 2014, 00:13:27
Mechanicalkeyboards.com, amazon.com, Microcenter.  Can you tell us what you're looking for and where you have already looked?
Title: Re: Where do you buy your Keyboards
Post by: tp4tissue on Mon, 09 June 2014, 00:15:35
I buy the only keyboard worth buying at the only place that currently sells them ...

the Ergodox @ Massdrop...

(http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/onion-head/hypnosis-onion-head-emoticon.gif?1292862509)
Title: Re: Where do you buy your Keyboards
Post by: Techhobbiest on Mon, 09 June 2014, 00:16:06
Quote from: dorkvader on Mon, 09 June 2014, 00:07:40
Quote from: Techhobbiest on Sun, 08 June 2014, 23:53:51
Looking to buy a keyboard but it seems everything is inflated or out of stock. Where do you guys buy your boards??? I want to buy one for work like yesterday!

what do you mean by "inflated" ? Most places won't mark up prices above MSRP.

Well, for example I have followed the Leopold fc660c normally was 180 - - now to buy new is almst 240+ some places much higher. Then there is the type heaven Topre which when I first looked at it was $117 now it is $150ish. I followed a couple filco boards which were about 120 but now are being sold on sites for 180-200.

Maybe I am not remembering the prices correctly but I have been considering a purchase for some time now and believe that I have seen a general rise.

Q: What are the sites that won't sell over MSRP

Title: Re: Where do you buy your Keyboards
Post by: tp4tissue on Mon, 09 June 2014, 00:16:43
Quote from: Techhobbiest on Mon, 09 June 2014, 00:16:06
Quote from: dorkvader on Mon, 09 June 2014, 00:07:40
Quote from: Techhobbiest on Sun, 08 June 2014, 23:53:51
Looking to buy a keyboard but it seems everything is inflated or out of stock. Where do you guys buy your boards??? I want to buy one for work like yesterday!

what do you mean by "inflated" ? Most places won't mark up prices above MSRP.

Well, for example I have followed the Leopold fc660c normally was 180 - - now to buy new is almst 240+ some places much higher. Then there is the type heaven Topre which when I first looked at it was $117 now it is $150ish. I followed a couple filco boards which were about 120 but now are being sold on sites for 180-200.

Maybe I am not remembering the prices correctly but I have been considering a purchase for some time now and believe that I have seen a general rise.

Q: What are the sites that won't sell over MSRP



Dont' be a n00b... the Ergodox is always $200... (http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/onion-head/info-onion-head-emoticon.gif?1292862510)
Title: Re: Where do you buy your Keyboards
Post by: Techhobbiest on Mon, 09 June 2014, 00:19:34
Quote from: SonOfSonOfSpock on Mon, 09 June 2014, 00:13:27
Mechanicalkeyboards.com, amazon.com, Microcenter.  Can you tell us what you're looking for and where you have already looked?

Hi!

I have looked basically everywhere I could find from google searches. I am generally looking for; leopold FC660C or 660M's; Or a nice tkl board with a quiet switch (like brown) never tried black's maybe those if they are not too loud... only focus for the KB is typing at the office.

Title: Re: Where do you buy your Keyboards
Post by: Techhobbiest on Mon, 09 June 2014, 00:21:15
Quote from: tp4tissue on Mon, 09 June 2014, 00:16:43
Quote from: Techhobbiest on Mon, 09 June 2014, 00:16:06
Quote from: dorkvader on Mon, 09 June 2014, 00:07:40
Quote from: Techhobbiest on Sun, 08 June 2014, 23:53:51
Looking to buy a keyboard but it seems everything is inflated or out of stock. Where do you guys buy your boards??? I want to buy one for work like yesterday!

what do you mean by "inflated" ? Most places won't mark up prices above MSRP.



Well, for example I have followed the Leopold fc660c normally was 180 - - now to buy new is almst 240+ some places much higher. Then there is the type heaven Topre which when I first looked at it was $117 now it is $150ish. I followed a couple filco boards which were about 120 but now are being sold on sites for 180-200.

Maybe I am not remembering the prices correctly but I have been considering a purchase for some time now and believe that I have seen a general rise.

Q: What are the sites that won't sell over MSRP



Dont' be a n00b... the Ergodox is always $200...
Show Image
(http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/onion-head/info-onion-head-emoticon.gif?1292862510)


LOL always appreciate a ball buster :)) - I would look into it but its too radical for the office; I don't want to attract attention.
Title: Re: Where do you buy your Keyboards
Post by: Broduce on Mon, 09 June 2014, 00:21:44
Quote from: Techhobbiest on Mon, 09 June 2014, 00:16:06
Well, for example I have followed the Leopold fc660c normally was 180 - - now to buy new is almst 240+ some places much higher. Then there is the type heaven Topre which when I first looked at it was $117 now it is $150ish. I followed a couple filco boards which were about 120 but now are being sold on sites for 180-200.

Maybe I am not remembering the prices correctly but I have been considering a purchase for some time now and believe that I have seen a general rise.

Q: What are the sites that won't sell over MSRP

You've been following them that long and haven't pulled the trigger yet? There's your problem..
Title: Re: Where do you buy your Keyboards
Post by: Techhobbiest on Mon, 09 June 2014, 00:27:44
that aint my only problem  :eek: In all seriousness though at that point it was on the backburner and now with my new job has come to the forefront. You are right though I really need to just buy one...Got one to sell?! lol
Title: Re: Where do you buy your Keyboards
Post by: Broduce on Mon, 09 June 2014, 00:33:37
Quote from: Techhobbiest on Mon, 09 June 2014, 00:27:44
that aint my only problem  :eek: In all seriousness though at that point it was on the backburner and now with my new job has come to the forefront. You are right though I really need to just buy one...Got one to sell?! lol
Definitely check the classifieds, and also reddit.com/r/mechmarket. I've seen a few FC660Ms and Cs for sale there

Here's one for example, might still be available too: http://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/comments/274t9l/wtscanada_to_usa_or_canadaleopold_fc660c/
Title: Re: Where do you buy your Keyboards
Post by: Kayla on Mon, 09 June 2014, 00:48:14
NCIX, Classifieds
Title: Re: Where do you buy your Keyboards
Post by: Techhobbiest on Mon, 09 June 2014, 00:51:15
do you all think its worth it to get the fc660c with subdye from elite kb's for 231 shipped? Or nah.
Title: Re: Where do you buy your Keyboards
Post by: kohi on Mon, 09 June 2014, 00:53:16
Quote from: Techhobbiest on Mon, 09 June 2014, 00:51:15
do you all think its worth it to get the fc660c with subdye from elite kb's for 231 shipped? Or nah.

I think it's worth - esp cause the keycaps on the original fc660c are padprinted so they wear off easily;;
Title: Re: Where do you buy your Keyboards
Post by: epzy on Mon, 09 June 2014, 00:59:08
Quote from: Techhobbiest on Mon, 09 June 2014, 00:51:15
do you all think its worth it to get the fc660c with subdye from elite kb's for 231 shipped? Or nah.

Sure, why not.

--

I've bought all of my keyboards from group buys, GH classifieds, Norwegian shops and keyboardco.com.
Title: Re: Where do you buy your Keyboards
Post by: Maya_Natsume on Mon, 09 June 2014, 01:53:28
I bought my keyboards only from these 2 sources:

MechanicalKeyboards: https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/

Rabbit Web Factory: http://rabbitwebfactory.com/

Mechanicalkeyboards.com offers wider varieties while rabbit web factory has good customer service. Price wise, I think it depends on where you stay.
Title: Re: Where do you buy your Keyboards
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 09 June 2014, 02:00:52
PCCG (2)
Classifieds (2)
eBay (3)
mechanical.keyboards.com (1)
gift from a friend (1)
salvaged from work (1)
cplonline (1)
qtan (1)
Title: Re: Where do you buy your Keyboards
Post by: mougrim on Mon, 09 June 2014, 02:21:17
http://keyboardco.com/ (1)
banggood.com (1)
classifieds (1)
Title: Re: Where do you buy your Keyboards
Post by: Yogicat on Mon, 09 June 2014, 02:24:11
KeybaordHell
Linke
Title: Re: Where do you buy your Keyboards
Post by: divito on Mon, 09 June 2014, 02:34:23
Depends who has the keyboard with the specifications I want. Either classifieds, eBay, or local/online retailer.
Title: Re: Where do you buy your Keyboards
Post by: bexleycorona on Mon, 09 June 2014, 03:14:58
Was the Realforce Type Heaven really $117?

I thought it was a new board that just came out to market at $150. Lowest I've seen is $140 on Amazon.
Title: Re: Where do you buy your Keyboards
Post by: mouse.the.lucky.dog on Mon, 09 June 2014, 03:20:35
Quote from: SonOfSonOfSpock on Mon, 09 June 2014, 00:13:27
Mechanicalkeyboards.com, amazon.com, Microcenter.  Can you tell us what you're looking for and where you have already looked?

Microcenter?
No. Unless you want one of a limited collection.
Surprisingly the Best Buy web site has a good selection.
Title: Re: Where do you buy your Keyboards
Post by: mouse.the.lucky.dog on Mon, 09 June 2014, 03:27:42
Quote from: dorkvader on Mon, 09 June 2014, 00:07:40
Quote from: Techhobbiest on Sun, 08 June 2014, 23:53:51
Looking to buy a keyboard but it seems everything is inflated or out of stock. Where do you guys buy your boards??? I want to buy one for work like yesterday!

what do you mean by "inflated" ? Most places won't mark up prices above MSRP.

There are some places that will.

But many keyboards you can find at times for significantly below MSRP, so I would say that MSRP is inflated.
Title: Re: Where do you buy your Keyboards
Post by: mouse.the.lucky.dog on Mon, 09 June 2014, 03:43:27
Quote from: Kayla on Mon, 09 June 2014, 00:48:14
NCIX, Classifieds

Ok NCIX tends to be one of those places which tend to price above MSRP.
Title: Re: Where do you buy your Keyboards
Post by: mouse.the.lucky.dog on Mon, 09 June 2014, 03:48:19
If you have a list of keyboards you want search by part number.

What I have noticed is that stock tends to come and go. Right now for many more mailine retailers stock is low, but in a couple of months you will be able to find what you want -- assuming of course that the model uis still being made.
Title: Re: Where do you buy your Keyboards
Post by: davkol on Mon, 09 June 2014, 06:22:10
Show Image
Quote from: tp4tissue on Mon, 09 June 2014, 00:15:35
I buy the only keyboard worth buying at the only place that currently sells them ...

the Ergodox @ Massdrop...

(http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/onion-head/hypnosis-onion-head-emoticon.gif?1292862509) (http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/onion-head/hypnosis-onion-head-emoticon.gif?1292862509)
Except you're wrong. (http://deskthority.net/marketplace-f11/ergodox-pcbs-cases-electronics-and-assembly-services-t6972.html)

Quote from: Techhobbiest on Mon, 09 June 2014, 00:21:15
Quote from: tp4tissue on Mon, 09 June 2014, 00:16:43
Quote from: Techhobbiest on Mon, 09 June 2014, 00:16:06
Quote from: dorkvader on Mon, 09 June 2014, 00:07:40
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Quote from: Techhobbiest on Sun, 08 June 2014, 23:53:51
Looking to buy a keyboard but it seems everything is inflated or out of stock. Where do you guys buy your boards??? I want to buy one for work like yesterday!

what do you mean by "inflated" ? Most places won't mark up prices above MSRP.



Well, for example I have followed the Leopold fc660c normally was 180 - - now to buy new is almst 240+ some places much higher. Then there is the type heaven Topre which when I first looked at it was $117 now it is $150ish. I followed a couple filco boards which were about 120 but now are being sold on sites for 180-200.

Maybe I am not remembering the prices correctly but I have been considering a purchase for some time now and believe that I have seen a general rise.

Q: What are the sites that won't sell over MSRP



Dont' be a n00b... the Ergodox is always $200... (http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/onion-head/info-onion-head-emoticon.gif?1292862510) (http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/onion-head/info-onion-head-emoticon.gif?1292862510)

LOL always appreciate a ball buster :)) - I would look into it but its too radical for the office; I don't want to attract attention.
Conformist... and not even in a good way.
Title: Re: Where do you buy your Keyboards
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 09 June 2014, 06:41:48
Quote from: bexleycorona on Mon, 09 June 2014, 03:14:58
Was the Realforce Type Heaven really $117?

I thought it was a new board that just came out to market at $150. Lowest I've seen is $140 on Amazon.

I've never seen it that low, but there have been a few go in the classifieds for ~$130 (used).

As to the OP wanting either the FC660C or FC660M they go up in the classifieds fairly often and usually priced very well.

Also here is a thread asking the same thing which might have some helpful info http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=53483.0
Title: Re: Where do you buy your Keyboards
Post by: ideus on Mon, 09 June 2014, 08:08:51
I got mine recently from QTan. Fast shipping.
Title: Re: Where do you buy your Keyboards
Post by: SonOfSonOfSpock on Mon, 09 June 2014, 13:11:38
Quote from: mouse.the.lucky.dog on Mon, 09 June 2014, 03:20:35
Quote from: SonOfSonOfSpock on Mon, 09 June 2014, 00:13:27
Mechanicalkeyboards.com, amazon.com, Microcenter.  Can you tell us what you're looking for and where you have already looked?

Microcenter?
No. Unless you want one of a limited collection.
Surprisingly the Best Buy web site has a good selection.

Microcenter has a decent in-store selection. I was able to try boards with all the common Cherry MX switches and also Matias boards. That's better than most other electronics stores I've been in.
Title: Re: Where do you buy your Keyboards
Post by: user 18 on Mon, 09 June 2014, 13:17:23
Quote from: Pacifist on Sun, 08 June 2014, 23:59:19
classifieds, ebay

This, and kijiji, which is basically online classifieds for Canadians.

I also buy from NCIX, when I'm buying a new board.
Title: Re: Where do you buy your Keyboards
Post by: mouse.the.lucky.dog on Mon, 09 June 2014, 14:03:19
Quote from: SonOfSonOfSpock on Mon, 09 June 2014, 13:11:38
Quote from: mouse.the.lucky.dog on Mon, 09 June 2014, 03:20:35
Quote from: SonOfSonOfSpock on Mon, 09 June 2014, 00:13:27
Mechanicalkeyboards.com, amazon.com, Microcenter.  Can you tell us what you're looking for and where you have already looked?

Microcenter?
No. Unless you want one of a limited collection.
Surprisingly the Best Buy web site has a good selection.

Microcenter has a decent in-store selection. I was able to try boards with all the common Cherry MX switches and also Matias boards. That's better than most other electronics stores I've been in.

The l;ast time I was in a Microcenter, they did have some keyboards but they were all boxed. They used to have a nice setup showing keyboards before mechanical keyboards were generally displayed in stores. They do have some Mattias but really only ione and a half ( Tactile Pro and Tactile Pro for Mac ). If  tried all Cherry flavors, you did so on different boards. Granted though, they do better then most stores. Online however their selection is quite small.

Mind you I do get my hard drives from there, but keyboards--no.
Title: Re: Where do you buy your Keyboards
Post by: CPTBadAss on Mon, 09 June 2014, 14:05:01
Microcenter is easily the best Brick and Mortar I've found to play with keyboards and keyboard switches. All of my current Razer switch experience is from playing with boards at MC. They're boxed up? Ask someone to open them.

Edit: Brick and mortar chain*

MechanicalKeyboards.com was the best storefront for boards I've found in the USA. I haven't visited EK's storefront but I think MK's selection is bigger.
Title: Re: Where do you buy your Keyboards
Post by: tribade on Mon, 09 June 2014, 19:18:27
Oh geez, let's see. I've bought two and one case from the classifieds here, two from mechanicalkeyboards.com, two from elite keyboards, one from amazon, and one from best buy. And I don't regret a single one!
Title: Re: Where do you buy your Keyboards
Post by: Techhobbiest on Mon, 09 June 2014, 19:44:46
Thanks for all the replies guys: I have found the two places I would get the FC660 board...Only question now is..for only typing should I get the TOPRE or MX switch and if MX which one? (*has to be a quiet switch)
Title: Re: Where do you buy your Keyboards
Post by: kohi on Mon, 09 June 2014, 19:49:42
Quote from: Techhobbiest on Mon, 09 June 2014, 19:44:46
Thanks for all the replies guys: I have found the two places I would get the FC660 board...Only question now is..for only typing should I get the TOPRE or MX switch and if MX which one? (*has to be a quiet switch)

both are pretty quiet - there are a few videos on youtube, so if you want to compare..
Title: Re: Where do you buy your Keyboards
Post by: sacratoy on Mon, 09 June 2014, 20:03:25
I hadn't even thought of Microcenter. My nearest store is an hour away, but they have Ducky's in stock :eek:

My Poker II I picked up from Qtan, both Ducky's came from MK.com, and my Black Widow 2013, G710+, and 6gv2 came from Amazon.

Title: Re: Where do you buy your Keyboards
Post by: epzy on Mon, 09 June 2014, 20:58:55
Quote from: Techhobbiest on Mon, 09 June 2014, 19:44:46
Thanks for all the replies guys: I have found the two places I would get the FC660 board...Only question now is..for only typing should I get the TOPRE or MX switch and if MX which one? (*has to be a quiet switch)

Topre, and be sure to silence it.  :thumb:
Title: Re: Where do you buy your Keyboards
Post by: Justintoxicated on Mon, 09 June 2014, 21:12:30
Quote from: Techhobbiest on Mon, 09 June 2014, 00:51:15
do you all think its worth it to get the fc660c with subdye from elite kb's for 231 shipped? Or nah.

I hope so I just paid $247 for it shipped from EK.  Thank you CA tax :P
Title: Re: Where do you buy your Keyboards
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 09 June 2014, 21:28:35
Quote from: Techhobbiest on Mon, 09 June 2014, 19:44:46
Thanks for all the replies guys: I have found the two places I would get the FC660 board...Only question now is..for only typing should I get the TOPRE or MX switch and if MX which one? (*has to be a quiet switch)

I really like stock clear switches and the FC660M with clears is a good board. I used it for a few days and really liked it, I was getting used to the layout fairly quickly and the clear switches felt good and had no ping or anything. I need to get it back out and use it some more.