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Title: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: nubbinator on Sat, 08 November 2014, 17:25:37
So like I did with my Hack Orange, I decided to do something a little different with one of my Checkeys and with a few more of my artisan caps down the road.  These are awesome little caps, but I don't use BS much and they don't really go great with any of the BS boards I do have.  So I decided instead to sell it at retail to someone who will love it and use it instead of it sitting in a bag with all my other artisan caps.  I'm hoping that by giving up some of my small handful of artisan caps to people who will really love it and use it, we can encourage others to do the same and bring the whole artisan cap thing back to community instead of the whole stupid drama that we see around them all the time.  The whole point of these is to be appreciated, not hoarded, and I realized that I'm part of that problem right now, even with the meager few I have.

So, here's how it will work:

1. The one Silver Checkey is $24 shipped within the US sent Priority Flat Rate with insurance.  I paid $18+shipping for the cap, so I'm not jacking the price.  I didn't add any value to the cap, I just got lucky to win it, so the price stays what I paid for it.

2. Priority goes to those who do not have any Clacks already.  That said, if you do have some already, feel free to put in for it, the important part is that you use it.

3.  Please no reselling it for profit.  I know I can't stop this, but you're a douche if you do so.  The whole point of this is to get it to someone who will use it.

4.  Tell me why you want or deserve the cap.  Be as creative or boring as you want.  Pictures are encouraged.

5.  This ends on November 14th at 10PM Pacific time.  More will follow.

Edit:  6.  Sadly have to add this rule, thought it was implied.  Do not PM me with offers or asking for a price.  I do not sell above retail for these and I'm going to send them to a home where they will be loved, not a home that throws the most money at them.


Verification shot:
More
(http://i.imgur.com/H1fbPCv.jpg)


Checkeys in action:

(http://i.imgur.com/gTUdv9P.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/amWWSB8.jpg)


My whole collection minus my Gunmrot (who I will never give up since it was part of the laser "sale"):

(http://i.imgur.com/yc4AgHM.jpg)

I'm hoping this encourages others to do similar things.  If not, I'll still be blowing all my trade caps and praying that I somehow get the Ragerot, purple T Clack, and purple T Bro I want.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: demik on Sat, 08 November 2014, 17:47:59
i deserve it because i have 100k+ posts
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: heedpantsnow on Sat, 08 November 2014, 17:50:48
Nubs, that's awesome. You da man.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: jaemzp on Sat, 08 November 2014, 17:51:28
This is a really kind gesture :) Hopefully someone will make good use of that cap!!
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: natemz on Sat, 08 November 2014, 17:54:16
I don't know that I deserve it, but I have never won a clack drawing, and I really need some 1u keys for my infinity keyboard when it comes in!

Thanks all the same for the opportunity. It's really cool when people in the keyboard community do things like this.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: trizkut on Sat, 08 November 2014, 17:56:16
I don't know that I deserve it, but I have never won a clack drawing, and I really need some 1u keys for my infinity keyboard when it comes in!

Thanks all the same for the opportunity. It's really cool when people in the keyboard community do things like this.

The checkeys are buckling spring, not MX/Alps.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: scubaste on Sat, 08 November 2014, 17:57:34
I just want to say that I think that this is really awesome. These gestures really engage members in a fun way and make this place feel even more like a community. I don't deserve this because I'm still without a BS board. Holding out for an SSK. But if for some unlikely reason this keycap can't find a home then my BS tester from 0100010 would gladly wear it with pride. :thumb:
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: byker on Sat, 08 November 2014, 17:58:18
I don't deserve it because I don't own a bs board, but nice give-away nubbs!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: natemz on Sat, 08 November 2014, 18:08:05
Well that's what I get for not reading then.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: Joey Quinn on Sat, 08 November 2014, 18:12:30
This is an awesome thing to do, it really shows the generosity of this community. I'm not entering because I don't own any BS boards and I won't until I can get my hands on a Kishsaver. Which I expect will take a while  :(.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: rausse on Sat, 08 November 2014, 18:13:47
+1 for this being an awesome gesture.  Yay for nubbinator!
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: Elocutive on Sat, 08 November 2014, 18:14:11
Don't know if I deserve it, but I am getting a 107 key model F, and it is going to be all black with blank keycaps, and I think it could really use a splash of color.

Thank you so much for doing this!
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: nubbinator on Sat, 08 November 2014, 18:16:42
i deserve it because i have 100k+ posts

Damn, time to close the thread, everyone go home, demik wins.

;)


:llama:

I don't deserve it because I don't own a bs board, but nice give-away nubbs!  :thumb:

It's a sale, not a give-away.  Don't give me more credit than I deserve.  I just like to see people enjoy things.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: pharaoh on Sat, 08 November 2014, 18:17:30
Perfect example of why I'm so glad I have joined this community.  What a gentleman :D
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: epzy on Sat, 08 November 2014, 18:22:12
How nice of you. :)

I'd love to buy them from you. I do already have other clacks, but I'd put these on a kishsaver that I have incoming... it'd be a great match. :P
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: asdfjkl36 on Sat, 08 November 2014, 18:48:17
How nice of you.

Good Guy Nubbinator  :thumb:
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: frosty on Sat, 08 November 2014, 18:53:50
I have a model F and no clacks but I like the way it is, good luck to the winner! Thank you nubs :)
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: billnye on Sat, 08 November 2014, 19:12:54
How nice of you. :)

I'd love to buy them from you. I do already have other clacks, but I'd put these on a kishsaver that I have incoming... it'd be a great match. :P

don't sell to epzy he is a skammer
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: Evo_Spec on Sat, 08 November 2014, 20:38:11
I don't have any BS keyboards and mostly lurk but i just wanted to comment on this saying you're an awesome person for doing this.
I don't have any artisan caps but have always wanted a brobot but can't afford the rarity premiums.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: Rainbow_ on Sat, 08 November 2014, 20:40:23
This is really nice of you!
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: azhdar on Sat, 08 November 2014, 20:48:42
Not inteested in the cap but nice gesture .
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: jackalope on Sat, 08 November 2014, 20:50:42
Just wanted to say you rock MR Nubbs, seems like every giveaway your either hosting or adding something to give away, and now trying to help the clackless get their first.  Someone hook this man up with a ragerot.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: Mr.Tumor on Sat, 08 November 2014, 20:50:42
Good man i cant afford anything right now but nice job.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: Shikarikato on Sat, 08 November 2014, 23:20:12
I don't deserve it, because I sold my Sifo's Soul BB V2 when money was scarce, but I've always wanted to get back into the scene now that it isn't scarce. Guess my luck is scarce now.

Regardless, I'm glad that things like this happen! Makes me glad to see others being made glad, so I'm thankful for people like you Nubb.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: swathe on Sat, 08 November 2014, 23:41:48
I'd like it but I'm only new to the scene and while clacks seem to be so sought after I'm not really worried at this point, would rather put the money towards a getting another board.

Auction it for charity?
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: Gunni on Sun, 09 November 2014, 01:06:53
Wow, this is really awesome of you!

I don't have any BS boards at the moment, but good on you for doing this  :thumb:
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: divito on Sun, 09 November 2014, 01:08:12
That Ice one looks hot. Will have to wait around and see what my first artisan cap will be.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: The_Beast on Sun, 09 November 2014, 01:15:23
It would look good on one of my many BS boards

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=63649.msg1490634#msg1490634

A second one (just traded a BB for a silver checkey) would be nice for Fn keys on my tinsaver
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: Karura on Sun, 09 November 2014, 03:21:03
Oh wow, my first Nubbinator sale, I'll give this a try :)

I grew up with Model Ms in my elementary school (first keyboard that I've ever used), and they hold great nostalgic value to me.

When I was fortunate enough to finally find a SSK in great condition for a fair price, I was so happy that I decided to also build a retro-inspired PC for it!  :p
(http://i.imgur.com/4o1CfkY.jpg)

Ever since, I've been looking for classy novelty caps to add to the SSK, but haven't found anything yet. I feel these will compliment the board perfectly  :thumb:
Thanks for reading.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: appleonama on Sun, 09 November 2014, 03:22:20
Oh wow, my first Nubbinator sale, I'll give this a try :)

I grew up with Model Ms in my elementary school (first keyboard that I've ever used), and they hold great nostalgic value to me.

When I was fortunate enough to finally find a SSK in great condition for a fair price, I was so happy that I decided to also build a retro-inspired PC for it!  :p
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/4o1CfkY.jpg)


Ever since, I've been looking for classy novelty caps to add to the SSK, but haven't found anything yet. I feel these will compliment the board perfectly  :thumb:
Thanks for reading.

oh wow that's awesome this passion deserves it

10/10 would play flash games on
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: divito on Sun, 09 November 2014, 04:10:49
Oh wow, my first Nubbinator sale, I'll give this a try :)

I grew up with Model Ms in my elementary school (first keyboard that I've ever used), and they hold great nostalgic value to me.

When I was fortunate enough to finally find a SSK in great condition for a fair price, I was so happy that I decided to also build a retro-inspired PC for it!  :p
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/4o1CfkY.jpg)


Ever since, I've been looking for classy novelty caps to add to the SSK, but haven't found anything yet. I feel these will compliment the board perfectly  :thumb:
Thanks for reading.

Provided an authentic image, I'd vote for this one for sure. You need a new mouse though!!
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: Photekq on Sun, 09 November 2014, 05:10:31
Good guy nubbs :eek:

This is one of the few clacks that I'd go out of my way to acquire. I didn't like it at first, but I've been drooling over it since I saw madhias' pictures of it. There's nothing I'd love more than to give this clack a new home on my F107 which I'm currently restoring, or an SSK that I hope to get soon :cool:
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: singaporean123 on Sun, 09 November 2014, 06:38:38
So much respect for you right now nubs dude.

 :thumb:great work!
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: Karura on Sun, 09 November 2014, 07:24:43
oh wow that's awesome this passion deserves it

10/10 would play flash games on

Provided an authentic image, I'd vote for this one for sure. You need a new mouse though!!

Appreciate the kind remarks  :), feel free to PM if you are more curious about the setup here (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=63283.0) (don't want to derail Nubb's thread!)  :thumb:

I do agree that I need a beige mouse for the setup, but the biggest problem is finding one that will not compromise on functionality... might go for a trackball instead.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: lotus1109 on Sun, 09 November 2014, 07:27:38
I also dream of having an octopink so much but why this is a BS octopink? :cry:
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: Defect on Sun, 09 November 2014, 07:43:55
Good luck to all in the running.  Signature hooked me up with my only clack (Oktoberfest Blank so I guess I'm not eligible.

Buckling Springs ftw.  Wish there were more BS and Alps Artisan keys
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: GL1TCH3D on Sun, 09 November 2014, 09:43:04
Oh wow, my first Nubbinator sale, I'll give this a try :)

I grew up with Model Ms in my elementary school (first keyboard that I've ever used), and they hold great nostalgic value to me.

When I was fortunate enough to finally find a SSK in great condition for a fair price, I was so happy that I decided to also build a retro-inspired PC for it!  :p
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/4o1CfkY.jpg)


Ever since, I've been looking for classy novelty caps to add to the SSK, but haven't found anything yet. I feel these will compliment the board perfectly  :thumb:
Thanks for reading.

Can't compete with this!

And I won my first clack in the Halloween sale so I can't complain.

Good luck to people participating~
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: nubbinator on Sun, 09 November 2014, 10:24:15
I also dream of having an octopink so much but why this is a BS octopink? :cry:

Octopink is MX, they were MX and Topre only, but only the Checkey is up right now.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: Lurch on Sun, 09 November 2014, 11:30:29
Much respect to the man like nubbinator for doing this.

I would like this key, but I don't have a model F daily driver, YET. :p

I already have a clack as well. :)
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: pnutster on Sun, 09 November 2014, 12:19:17
Would have loved to apply for the "Checkeys", for my virgin Kinesis Advantage, but as written, the "Checkeys" are not MX :(

Darned, I was thinking hard on what to write and how a few days of browsing around on Geekhack.org is more addictive than any substance I have encountered in my life  :eek:
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: Xowie on Sun, 09 November 2014, 17:45:03
 :thumb:
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: Michaela on Sun, 09 November 2014, 18:19:53
I am a noob here so do not have much chance of winning hbut do have a Model M and would feed it love every day.

Thanks for doing this!
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: Karura on Sun, 09 November 2014, 18:28:20
I am a noob here so do not have much chance of winning hbut do have a Model M and would feed it love every day.

Thanks for doing this!

Welcome to GH :)

Don't worry about being new, everyone has a fair chance at this! Sorry about your wallet.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: kaotikb on Sun, 09 November 2014, 18:39:56
I don't own a clack and I have wanted a classy looking cap for my ibm model m for a while. I recently acquired my second model m on kijiji, had to drive quite far away to get it. But it was worth it.

Here it is:
(http://i.imgur.com/GQgrNE2.jpg)

Sadly the indicator LED lights don't work on this board.

Thank you for doing this!
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: limitz on Sun, 09 November 2014, 22:19:24
Would love that navy blue and/or forest green BB v2. HavE been looking for my first BB for months now, not having luck in any of the recent sales on CtrlAlt. I feel like it would go awesome with the Calm Depths set. Likely both of them will be given away to my siblings, as this year, both are getting keyboards from me for X-Mas. One will receive a B-87r, the other a LZ-B8.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: byker on Sun, 09 November 2014, 22:34:59
Would love that navy blue and/or forest green BB v2. HavE been looking for my first BB for months now, not having luck in any of the recent sales on CtrlAlt. I feel like it would go awesome with the Calm Depths set. Likely both of them will be given away to my siblings, as this year, both are getting keyboards from me for X-Mas. One will receive a B-87r, the other a LZ-B8.

Did you read the post? Only the checkey is being given away right now.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: Karura on Sun, 09 November 2014, 22:39:36
I don't own a clack and I have wanted a classy looking cap for my ibm model m for a while. I recently acquired my second model m on kijiji, had to drive quite far away to get it. But it was worth it.

Here it is:
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/GQgrNE2.jpg)


Sadly the indicator LED lights don't work on this board.

Thank you for doing this!

Just wondering, do you have better pics of your Model M?

I'm really intrigued by something, it looks like the keys are sitting on a plastic plate, or glued together by a white plastic plate o_o never seen that before.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: limitz on Sun, 09 November 2014, 22:41:02
Would love that navy blue and/or forest green BB v2. HavE been looking for my first BB for months now, not having luck in any of the recent sales on CtrlAlt. I feel like it would go awesome with the Calm Depths set. Likely both of them will be given away to my siblings, as this year, both are getting keyboards from me for X-Mas. One will receive a B-87r, the other a LZ-B8.

Did you read the post? Only the checkey is being given away right now.

Apparently I'm illiterate. I already have a Clack, so someone else can have a shot at the Checkey's then. My search continues!
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: SlotH42 on Sun, 09 November 2014, 22:49:22
I really appreciate the opportunity that you are giving everyone not in the "Clack club" It can be very intimidating looking at the prices of clacks, and the giant collections some people have. I have really come to love the idea of novelty caps but getting my first clack seems miles away, thanks for making that more realistic for some of us.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: kaotikb on Sun, 09 November 2014, 22:57:31
I don't own a clack and I have wanted a classy looking cap for my ibm model m for a while. I recently acquired my second model m on kijiji, had to drive quite far away to get it. But it was worth it.

Here it is:
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/GQgrNE2.jpg)


Sadly the indicator LED lights don't work on this board.

Thank you for doing this!

Just wondering, do you have better pics of your Model M?

I'm really intrigued by something, it looks like the keys are sitting on a plastic plate, or glued together by a white plastic plate o_o never seen that before.

Just the regular beige barrel plate. My phone camera made it look strange.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: Karura on Mon, 10 November 2014, 01:03:24
Just the regular beige barrel plate. My phone camera made it look strange.

Ah, that is very cool. I've actually never seen a beige barrel plate before. Now it all makes sense.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: margo baggins on Mon, 10 November 2014, 08:04:33
Good guy nubbs :eek:

This is one of the few clacks that I'd go out of my way to acquire. I didn't like it at first, but I've been drooling over it since I saw madhias' pictures of it. There's nothing I'd love more than to give this clack a new home on my F107 which I'm currently restoring, or an SSK that I hope to get soon :cool:

Sell it to Pho, but only when he promises to release some of his goodies :D
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: atlas3686 on Mon, 10 November 2014, 08:26:48
Awesome nubbs, no BS keyboard so I am not in for this but absolutely awesome of you!   :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: GenKaan on Mon, 10 November 2014, 08:34:34
I deserve one because I support the new cap makers and try to pick up at least a cap from each set, I dont sell caps or even do much trading and have given my last 5 keyboards away to friends and family.

Still havent gotten a single real Clacks and Im not that into them, what I would really like is a Brobot. Preferably the green/clear transparent or the pink transparent, could consider the blue transparent one as well

What ever cap would replace my Ducky "Ancient" as NumLock on my G2Pro
(http://i.imgur.com/6UOFFCw.jpg)

Been hurting for one since I found out about them and entered three raffles, right now they feel almost like mythical creatures :/

Edit: Are all caps buckling spring? If so I would only want one to trade for a Mx one :/
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: welsinki on Mon, 10 November 2014, 10:10:07
Thanks for the opportunity. I don't own any clacks or brobots and my birthday is coming up on the 21st. I only own a cherry mx keyboard and would appreciate any one of the ones you've posted. I know my daughters would love seeing that pink clack on my keyboard  ;D.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: Fire Brand on Mon, 10 November 2014, 10:22:09
Good guy nubbs :eek:

This is one of the few clacks that I'd go out of my way to acquire. I didn't like it at first, but I've been drooling over it since I saw madhias' pictures of it. There's nothing I'd love more than to give this clack a new home on my F107 which I'm currently restoring, or an SSK that I hope to get soon :cool:

Sell it to Pho, but only when he promises to release some of his goodies :D

I would also like to vote if we can for Photekq, he must have a huge collection of BS boards and would actually use it, maybe we can even get photos of it on the 1/4 boards :p
Plus it would be nice present for him after what's has happened in the past weeks :)
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: nubbinator on Mon, 10 November 2014, 12:41:04
Again, since some people aren't reading the OP.  Only the silver Checkey is up right now

Also, some of you I recognize as supporters of the fakes from Reddit, so you won't be in the mix.  I'm only looking at people who show off how they'll put it to use.  If there are more than one good one, I may put up my Checkey set as well.


(http://i.imgur.com/9gKkB.gif)
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Mon, 10 November 2014, 12:42:24
I wish I had a BS board just for this. Nubs you are one hell of a guy!  :thumb: Thanks for all you do for this community!
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: demik on Mon, 10 November 2014, 13:17:57
i would like to buy all your clacks op.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: nubbinator on Mon, 10 November 2014, 13:19:06
i would like to buy all your clacks op.

For you, $5million.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: Signature on Mon, 10 November 2014, 13:22:20
Relevant picture:
(http://i.imgur.com/Rm0vRwG.png)
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: Karura on Mon, 10 November 2014, 14:34:42
i would like to buy all your clacks op.

For you, $5million.
I'll take it if he doesn't.

Brb mortgaging the house :D
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: Pyrelink on Mon, 10 November 2014, 15:04:09
I don't think I contribute enough here to justify entering this drawing (plus I was lucky enough to win a Clack in the recent EK sale) but wanted to say how awesome it is of you to do this (Nubbinator).
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: noisyturtle on Mon, 10 November 2014, 15:16:25
I have no clacks. I need dis.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: DzyDzyDino on Mon, 10 November 2014, 15:52:37
I have no artisan caps as of yet, and only 3-4 novelty caps. I also don't have any fancy group buy keycap sets at the moment... using mostly old Cherry sets and the like. Just sold off all my boards and starting my collection over with self-built boards from kits... It just felt better this way, and felt more like my boards were mine. And for the first time, wanting to put something like an artisan cap on it has become an urge I've been having. Of all artisan caps I'd seen, I'd been partial to Brobots, and there is one I recall seeing on a GH picture somewhere before but I had no idea who makes it, it looked like a giant purin with the caramel syrup on the top and all. That would be the one cap I want above any other...

BUT onto the topic at hand! That being the case, I am currently putting together a JD40 and the whole brushed metal minimal look of it would go perfectly with this metal checkey. It's pretty much done already, just awaiting a replacement straight stab wire for the spacebar. Haven't yet decided what keyset to use on it, but if I had the checkey, I'd definitely decide the set as something based around it. Possibly even the PBT Granite set when it ships.

Now that I'm putting together my own kits, I've been keeping my eyes open for artisan caps that would go will with and help give character to the boards.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: Mad_Doktor on Mon, 10 November 2014, 16:01:33
I have no clacks or brobots but if I were to receive one, I would rock it on my model M so hard... it would definitely be the only decoration and I would never separate it from the model M ever again.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: nubbinator on Mon, 10 November 2014, 17:37:15
rippyroo angst update (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=65416.msg1532441#msg1532441)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k3RTiQkJUF4/Unm2SWmcXxI/AAAAAAAAAOQ/jtq4re5A3Zw/s1600/haters_megatron.gif)
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: sleepy916 on Mon, 10 November 2014, 18:00:44
I have clacks already but BS the ones I hold most dear to me, since I've only been using my AT Model F for over a year. It will be used for sure.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: demik on Mon, 10 November 2014, 18:13:03
100 for the pink mx pls
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: nubbinator on Mon, 10 November 2014, 18:27:29
100 for the pink mx pls

Bars of gold?
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: demik on Mon, 10 November 2014, 18:43:30
yes

i berry rich.

Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: DanielT on Tue, 11 November 2014, 02:05:10
First I want to say that I love your initiative, it's great that you want to do this and I hope more will follow and all this artisan cap madness ends and becomes what was meant from the beginning, something fun to do and chance to add something original to your keyboard  :thumb:
Now for the reason, I don't need this cap, I don't have BS boards and I don't plan to, but I want to do something for a buddy of mine, he is a huge BS fan, he went through great expenses to get all his boards that are close to impossible to find in our corner of Europe. He was the one who gave me my first mech board and introduced me to this hobby that gave me the chance to meet some extraordinary people. So I want to make him a surprise for Christmas, I'm willing to cover also the international shipping costs.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: GenKaan on Tue, 11 November 2014, 07:20:04
Also, some of you I recognize as supporters of the fakes from Reddit, so you won't be in the mix.  I'm only looking at people who show off how they'll put it to use.  If there are more than one good one, I may put up my Checkey set as well.


So... You want to punish people who aren't part of the "inner circle" that trades only with each other, that do what they can to get nice caps by... excluding them even further from the "inner circle"?

Whats the logic behinde this? You want to shrink the circle so in the end you all know each other by name and just send pics to each other of caps no one else can ever get?

You really  think this is a smart thing to do, assuming you want to limit the popularity of "copy" caps?

Seems ass backwards to me but then again I'm an outsider looking in with a pocket full of cash wanting some nice caps, that a small circle trade with each other and like it that way.

To me, it seems assholy to view people who arent nerd-balls-deep in caps (made by and for specific people) only a select few will ever touch
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: epzy on Tue, 11 November 2014, 07:23:28
I have no artisan caps as of yet, and only 3-4 novelty caps. I also don't have any fancy group buy keycap sets at the moment... using mostly old Cherry sets and the like. Just sold off all my boards and starting my collection over with self-built boards from kits... It just felt better this way, and felt more like my boards were mine. And for the first time, wanting to put something like an artisan cap on it has become an urge I've been having. Of all artisan caps I'd seen, I'd been partial to Brobots, and there is one I recall seeing on a GH picture somewhere before but I had no idea who makes it, it looked like a giant purin with the caramel syrup on the top and all. That would be the one cap I want above any other...

BUT onto the topic at hand! That being the case, I am currently putting together a JD40 and the whole brushed metal minimal look of it would go perfectly with this metal checkey. It's pretty much done already, just awaiting a replacement straight stab wire for the spacebar. Haven't yet decided what keyset to use on it, but if I had the checkey, I'd definitely decide the set as something based around it. Possibly even the PBT Granite set when it ships.

Now that I'm putting together my own kits, I've been keeping my eyes open for artisan caps that would go will with and help give character to the boards.

checkeys aren't mx, they are bs, thus won't fit on your jd40

Also, some of you I recognize as supporters of the fakes from Reddit, so you won't be in the mix.  I'm only looking at people who show off how they'll put it to use.  If there are more than one good one, I may put up my Checkey set as well.


So... You want to punish people who aren't part of the "inner circle" that trades only with each other, that do what they can to get nice caps by... excluding them even further from the "inner circle"?

Whats the logic behinde this? You want to shrink the circle so in the end you all know each other by name and just send pics to each other with pics of caps no one else can ever get?

You really  think this is a smart thing to do, assuming you want to limit the popularity of "copy" caps?

Seems ass backwards to me but then again I'm an outsider looking in with a pocket full of cash wanting some nice caps, that a small circle trade with each other and like it that way.

he doesn't like people who supports k3kc (for obvious reasons...) and probably don't feel like they deserve a shot at a real clack if they're supporting someone who is making counterfeit clacks
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: GenKaan on Tue, 11 November 2014, 07:33:40
he doesn't like people who supports k3kc (for obvious reasons...) and probably don't feel like they deserve a shot at a real clack if they're supporting someone who is making counterfeit clacks

I still dont get it, so regardless of why once you picked up or supported something you enjoy that you in no other way could possibly get, you are the enemy?

Talk about elitism. Is there any way to get onto the pedestal or do you need to be invited?
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: memarin on Tue, 11 November 2014, 07:36:35
Coz I don't have one and I want one

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Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: Photekq on Tue, 11 November 2014, 07:40:11
I still dont get it, so regardless of why once you picked up or supported something you enjoy that you in no other way could possibly get, you are the enemy?

Talk about elitism. Is there any way to get onto the pedestal or do you need to be invited?
You're silly.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: trizkut on Tue, 11 November 2014, 07:46:49

I still dont get it, so regardless of why once you picked up or supported something you enjoy that you in no other way could possibly get, you are the enemy?

Talk about elitism. Is there any way to get onto the pedestal or do you need to be invited?

If you can't understand why a keycap maker does not like people who support counterfeiters, then there's really no hope for you.  It's his cap, he can choose how he wants to sell it. 


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I'm an outsider looking in with a pocket full of cash wanting some nice caps

Knock-offs are nice caps?
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: GenKaan on Tue, 11 November 2014, 07:47:41
Knock-offs are nice caps?

Compared to no caps, very nice actually
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: Signature on Tue, 11 November 2014, 08:25:35
he doesn't like people who supports k3kc (for obvious reasons...) and probably don't feel like they deserve a shot at a real clack if they're supporting someone who is making counterfeit clacks

I still dont get it, so regardless of why once you picked up or supported something you enjoy that you in no other way could possibly get, you are the enemy?

Talk about elitism. Is there any way to get onto the pedestal or do you need to be invited?
Sometimes you need to get to know the community before you get all the perks of being member of a forum. I didn't get an "invitation" or how you would like to call it, but I spent time here because I enjoy keyboards. Your moment will come when you can buy clacks, there was even a sale about a week ago (pun intended) and you had every right to join it. However if you support people like k3kc that is strongly disliked among us (you might even get banned at sales etc.), you are just making it harder for yourself. Clack offers will come but you need to have patience
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: heedpantsnow on Tue, 11 November 2014, 08:36:54
Yah, WTF dude?  He's offering something at a price anyone can afford, doing the community a favor. All he asks is that you not support counterfeiters. Then you call him names. Wow.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: GenKaan on Tue, 11 November 2014, 08:39:40
However if you support people like k3kc that is strongly disliked among us (you might even get banned at sales etc.), you are just making it harder for yourself.

Buy the wrong cap, get shunned by the community. Now I know

Think its silly, GH had their own copy sale of caps they stole the design for. Dont understand how this is any different (apart from the inner inner circle not liking K3KC). Cant find the thread but it had a cap with this logo on it: http://i.imgur.com/su5z9lh.png
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: Signature on Tue, 11 November 2014, 08:42:29
However if you support people like k3kc that is strongly disliked among us (you might even get banned at sales etc.), you are just making it harder for yourself.

Buy the wrong cap, get shunned by the community. Now I know

Think its silly, GH had their own copy sale of caps they stole the design for. Dont understand how this is any different (apart from the inner inner circle not liking K3KC). Cant find the thread but it had a cap with this logo on it: http://i.imgur.com/su5z9lh.png
the difference is that k3kc is profiting from the caps and acting like a complete douche, and if you like clacks so much why don't you go buy one for aftermarket price, there are alot of threads selling one atm, o wait
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: GenKaan on Tue, 11 November 2014, 09:05:30
the difference is that k3kc is profiting from the caps and acting like a complete douche, and if you like clacks so much why don't you go buy one for aftermarket price, there are alot of threads selling one atm, o wait

Is it possible to get a transparent brobot v2 for ~$100 or less? If so please PM the details
I just like clean caps and I dont even like the clacky skulls would much rather buy the v2 bots, the thing is that there aren non being sold.

The whole situation to me is silly, a small circle throwing pies at all the people who can't get their hands on something they have a ****ton of and when alternative emerge then the pie throwing goes into high gear.

I can support 100 new cap makers, all of the making amazing new designs but if I say one good thing about K3KC Im still the devil?
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: Cottonsox on Tue, 11 November 2014, 09:14:03
This Should be taken to pms or another thread.

Hope the checkkey finds a good home!
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 11 November 2014, 09:16:42
So... You want to punish people who aren't part of the "inner circle" that trades only with each other, that do what they can to get nice caps by... excluding them even further from the "inner circle"?

This is literally the opposite of what he is doing.  He is specifically favouring people who do not already have clacks...   :confused:

2. Priority goes to those who do not have any Clacks already.  That said, if you do have some already, feel free to put in for it, the important part is that you use it.

I won't comment on the fakes, because

This Should be taken to pms or another thread.

Hope the checkkey finds a good home!

Yes.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: Xowie on Tue, 11 November 2014, 09:19:43
the difference is that k3kc is profiting from the caps and acting like a complete douche, and if you like clacks so much why don't you go buy one for aftermarket price, there are alot of threads selling one atm, o wait

Is it possible to get a transparent brobot v2 for ~$100 or less? If so please PM the details
I just like clean caps and I dont even like the clacky skulls would much rather buy the v2 bots, the thing is that there aren non being sold.

The whole situation to me is silly, a small circle throwing pies at all the people who can't get their hands on something they have a ****ton of and when alternative emerge then the pie throwing goes into high gear.

I can support 100 new cap makers, all of the making amazing new designs but if I say one good thing about K3KC Im still the devil?
This is totally not the place for this discussion, but here goes:
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The whole situation to me is silly
This basically sums up the clack/bro/whatever game. It is very silly. It is nice to support local members and is exciting to get in on a sale, but it has definitely exploded into something extremely silly.

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I can support 100 new cap makers, all of the making amazing new designs but if I say one good thing about K3KC Im still the devil?
The distinction is the K3 is not making new designs, but straight  copying off of other members here. If he initially came out with his own design, then people would have supported him.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: Signature on Tue, 11 November 2014, 09:20:44
the difference is that k3kc is profiting from the caps and acting like a complete douche, and if you like clacks so much why don't you go buy one for aftermarket price, there are alot of threads selling one atm, o wait

Is it possible to get a transparent brobot v2 for ~$100 or less? If so please PM the details
I just like clean caps and I dont even like the clacky skulls would much rather buy the v2 bots, the thing is that there aren non being sold.

The whole situation to me is silly, a small circle throwing pies at all the people who can't get their hands on something they have a ****ton of and when alternative emerge then the pie throwing goes into high gear.

I can support 100 new cap makers, all of the making amazing new designs but if I say one good thing about K3KC Im still the devil?
Ok this is the last post I'm going to make about this subject, if you want to discuss it further pm and me and we can have a conversation.

First of all, bro caps does not accept that his caps are sold with profit. Therefore if you are looking to buy a cap you should only pay around 60ish but that also make people not wanting to sell the caps, since it's not profitable. You would be much more succesful if you had something to trade for a brocap etc. All the clacks I have aquired is for aftermarket price, that means that I payed much more than the original price to get a cap I like. Sure that sucks, but that's how it is atm. There is no "when you reach 3000+ posts you get all the clacks you want for free cause you are the best member of GH". If you want V2 bros and you know k3kc is stealing bro caps design, why the fk would you support k3kc? Bro caps already said that anyone that supports k3kc will be banned, but you don't give a ****. Some things you can't just get in a day or two some things you have to wait for, I remember when I first joined here and I really wanted a raindrop v1 and I thought it was the coolest keycap set ever. It took me 5 months to find a seller but I didn't ***** about it. You can talk about "elitism" how much you want, but sadly it's just you not wanting to pay the price to collect artisan caps, and you turn to cheap fakes.

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Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: demik on Tue, 11 November 2014, 09:27:26
tl;dr

his sale. his terms. dont like it then tough ****. pretty damn simple.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: admiralvorian on Tue, 11 November 2014, 17:57:56
awesome nubs!

I've never owned a clack (or any BS artisan caps for that matter).

The only artisan caps I haven't kept I've sold at retail (I'll give you some names if you like, I remember a few who got their first bro from me) which, while it doesn't automatically make me "worthy", shows that I'm in this for the fun and creativity and not profit. I like to do things like buy two gasmasks when they go on sale, then give the second at retail to someone who wasn't around during the sale.

plus, I recently got a BS keychain and it's just sitting here...sad and alone...


(http://i.imgur.com/2dhSkAm.jpg)



good luck everyone!
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: heedpantsnow on Tue, 11 November 2014, 18:04:27
Good luck everyone! Nubs, you're the best!
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: GankIndustries on Tue, 11 November 2014, 18:38:00
awesome nubs!

I've never owned a clack (or any BS artisan caps for that matter).

The only artisan caps I haven't kept I've sold at retail (I'll give you some names if you like, I remember a few who got their first bro from me) which, while it doesn't automatically make me "worthy", shows that I'm in this for the fun and creativity and not profit. I like to do things like buy two gasmasks when they go on sale, then give the second at retail to someone who wasn't around during the sale.

plus, I recently got a BS keychain and it's just sitting here...sad and alone...


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/2dhSkAm.jpg)




good luck everyone!

This is all I can think of when looking at that.

(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn6/odairjr/TF/quintessons.gif)
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: argcargv on Tue, 11 November 2014, 20:34:57
make me buy an SSK, I dare you  ;D
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: slickmamba on Tue, 11 November 2014, 22:38:24
the difference is that k3kc is profiting from the caps and acting like a complete douche, and if you like clacks so much why don't you go buy one for aftermarket price, there are alot of threads selling one atm, o wait

Is it possible to get a transparent brobot v2 for ~$100 or less? If so please PM the details
I just like clean caps and I dont even like the clacky skulls would much rather buy the v2 bots, the thing is that there aren non being sold.

The whole situation to me is silly, a small circle throwing pies at all the people who can't get their hands on something they have a ****ton of and when alternative emerge then the pie throwing goes into high gear.

I can support 100 new cap makers, all of the making amazing new designs but if I say one good thing about K3KC Im still the devil?

All my Bro bots have been bought for under $100, even transparent ones...

And sorry, but there is no real "inner circle"  Please stop circulating ripsters crazy talk.  Is it that crazy to not want to give someone something at a sale price out of good will, and not want to going to someone that supports others making a profit out of copying someone elses goods? 
 

I hope all of you from reddit are seeing that GH is not the crazy place that ripster makes it out to be.  If you come in looking to see crazy, of course you will find crazy.  But I have had nothing but awesome experiences here.  Try to come in with an open mind, or an objective mind.  It is hard, but holy **** don't cherry pick.   
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: argcargv on Tue, 11 November 2014, 23:10:12
the difference is that k3kc is profiting from the caps and acting like a complete douche, and if you like clacks so much why don't you go buy one for aftermarket price, there are alot of threads selling one atm, o wait

Is it possible to get a transparent brobot v2 for ~$100 or less? If so please PM the details
I just like clean caps and I dont even like the clacky skulls would much rather buy the v2 bots, the thing is that there aren non being sold.

The whole situation to me is silly, a small circle throwing pies at all the people who can't get their hands on something they have a ****ton of and when alternative emerge then the pie throwing goes into high gear.

I can support 100 new cap makers, all of the making amazing new designs but if I say one good thing about K3KC Im still the devil?

There was a sale of more than 10 brobots, all for 80 usd/kecap last week in the classifieds. Sorry you were too busy hating on Geekhack that you missed it.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: nubbinator on Thu, 13 November 2014, 15:56:11
Alright, ending tomorrrow.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: Firebolt1914 on Thu, 13 November 2014, 18:59:15
I deserve this clack because it'll look awesome on my M13
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: 0100010 on Thu, 13 November 2014, 19:18:40
I had refrained from posting in this thread, since although I think I sort of like the idea of having a BS Clack / Checkey - I don't qualify cause I would never use it on a board.

That being said - what did make me post is the frowny face on one of my BS keychains!  That is just awesome - I laughed out loud when I saw it.   ;D  I vote for admiralvorian (like my vote counts.....)  Great gesture with this sale nubs! :thumb:

Good luck you guys!

(http://i.imgur.com/2dhSkAm.jpg) 
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: remdell on Thu, 13 November 2014, 22:04:59
I never owned any artisan caps besides gas masks and a hellboy, but I find the Checkey to be a nice entry point.  Aesthetically, I find it looks great on IBM boards, and it practically shines when compared to my gray desk and my SSK.  Although the keycap isn't made of metal, the metallic look has always been a thing for me ever since I got my hands on metal-backed keyboards such as the Zenith ZKB2R and Omnikey keyboard.

Since my purchase of my SSK back in February, I noticed I have been using the keyboard quite a lot.  This is surprising for me because I've always known myself to use my Topre boards the most.  I think the reason I've been using my SSK so much is because it's the only clicky keyboard I own that truly satisfies me when my keyboard rotation calls for it.  Personally, I think good artisan keycaps are what make me use certain boards more.  I almost always slap on my ruby red gasmask and hellboy Topre keycaps when I begin to use my Topre boards because I love the subtle addition of color and craftsmanship it adds to the overall premium quality of the boards.  Of course, the SSK is no exception to the quality I look for when adding artisan keycaps.

I don't think I have the great amount of passion, such as Karura's efforts to create a retro-pc specifically for his SSK, to utilize the Checkey.  However, like many of the users who made the effort to test their luck, I just wanted to communicate my interest and appreciation for the Checkey.


Here is an old pic of my SSK:
(http://i.imgur.com/QHQCeJz.png)

Thanks for giving users the chance to own the Checkey.  As a person who purchases personal archival prints, I know it's not easy to let go of them when you think it can go in better hands.  I purchased quite a few prints that never quite worked well in my rooms, and so they often become gifts to my friends and family who share similar tastes.



Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 13 November 2014, 22:18:49
I never owned any artisan caps besides gas masks and a hellboy, but I find the Checkey to be a nice entry point.  Aesthetically, I find it looks great on IBM boards, and it practically shines when compared to my gray desk and my SSK.  Although the keycap isn't made of metal, the metallic look has always been a thing for me ever since I got my hands on metal-backed keyboards such as the Zenith ZKB2R and Omnikey keyboard.

Since my purchase of my SSK back in February, I noticed I have been using the keyboard quite a lot.  This is surprising for me because I've always known myself to use my Topre boards the most.  I think the reason I've been using my SSK so much is because it's the only clicky keyboard I own that truly satisfies me when my keyboard rotation calls for it.  Personally, I think good artisan keycaps are what make me use certain boards more.  I almost always slap on my ruby red gasmask and hellboy Topre keycaps when I begin to use my Topre boards because I love the subtle addition of color and craftsmanship it adds to the overall premium quality of the boards.  Of course, the SSK is no exception to the quality I look for when adding artisan keycaps.

I don't think I have the great amount of passion, such as Karura's efforts to create a retro-pc specifically for his SSK, to utilize the Checkey.  However, like many of the users who made the effort to test their luck, I just wanted to communicate my interest and appreciation for the Checkey.


Here is an old pic of my SSK:
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/QHQCeJz.png)


Thanks for giving users the chance to own the Checkey.  As a person who purchases personal archival prints, I know it's not easy to let go of them when you think it can go in better hands.  I purchased quite a few prints that never quite worked well in my rooms, and so they often become gifts to my friends and family who share similar tastes.





That's a glass desk?  A fantastic photo btw, looks like the keyboard is floating :D
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: remdell on Thu, 13 November 2014, 22:23:10
I never owned any artisan caps besides gas masks and a hellboy, but I find the Checkey to be a nice entry point.  Aesthetically, I find it looks great on IBM boards, and it practically shines when compared to my gray desk and my SSK.  Although the keycap isn't made of metal, the metallic look has always been a thing for me ever since I got my hands on metal-backed keyboards such as the Zenith ZKB2R and Omnikey keyboard.

Since my purchase of my SSK back in February, I noticed I have been using the keyboard quite a lot.  This is surprising for me because I've always known myself to use my Topre boards the most.  I think the reason I've been using my SSK so much is because it's the only clicky keyboard I own that truly satisfies me when my keyboard rotation calls for it.  Personally, I think good artisan keycaps are what make me use certain boards more.  I almost always slap on my ruby red gasmask and hellboy Topre keycaps when I begin to use my Topre boards because I love the subtle addition of color and craftsmanship it adds to the overall premium quality of the boards.  Of course, the SSK is no exception to the quality I look for when adding artisan keycaps.

I don't think I have the great amount of passion, such as Karura's efforts to create a retro-pc specifically for his SSK, to utilize the Checkey.  However, like many of the users who made the effort to test their luck, I just wanted to communicate my interest and appreciation for the Checkey.


Here is an old pic of my SSK:
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/QHQCeJz.png)


Thanks for giving users the chance to own the Checkey.  As a person who purchases personal archival prints, I know it's not easy to let go of them when you think it can go in better hands.  I purchased quite a few prints that never quite worked well in my rooms, and so they often become gifts to my friends and family who share similar tastes.





That's a glass desk?  A fantastic photo btw, looks like the keyboard is floating :D

Oh thanks  :).  I took the photo of my SSK on my living room table.  I usually take photos in my living room because the lighting is better.  Here is a photo of my novatouch on my gray desk:

(http://i.imgur.com/HHln7G9.png)
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: Rodgaroon on Thu, 13 November 2014, 22:48:16
Firstly, I would like to thank Nubbinator for his generosity towards the community. I know he is playing it cool; but, selling such an amazing cap is not as easy as it seems.

Anyways; one of the reasons why I want this cap is because it would match so well with my Schiit stack. A love the Dac/Amp combo and having something else with the metallic finish would make the flow of my desk look a little bit more complete.

The Checkey would be my first and only artisan keycap, and getting it pass on from one the most well-known people on Geekhack is pretty cool, IMO.
Geekhack is a unique place where complete strangers come together and talk about their passion(s); an eye opening community where someone trying to find a little more on a “gaming keyboard” can get swept away with all the unique switch types, layouts, profiles, keycaps, etc. I know that’s what happened with me. After I purchased my 6gv2 I wasn’t satisfied with feeling of blacks and wanted more information on why they felt so mushy to me. It wasn’t long before I was engulfed with information. Which lead me to Browns and my Poker II; which I am very happy with.

Getting back to the passion of the community; people get so excited over the wild verity of products and services that Geekhack has to offer; majority of the times, members send their hard earned dollars to people without knowing where the cash is going only in hope that they get something in return. Sometimes it is a keyboard, a keycap, a service and so on. This is quite amazing. There is a trust between members because of that passion. 99% of the times everything works out well and all parties are satisfied. However; when that 1% does happen I have seen the community come together and help out fellow members. Such as Pasph's issue with WFD, even though I’m a newer member I felt compelled to donate to Pasph.

So that’s a bit about me and my experiences with Geekhack, It’s a great place where people with the same passions come together and further explore the world of keyboards.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: tbc on Thu, 13 November 2014, 22:53:03
Knock-offs are nice caps?

Compared to no caps, very nice actually

then your needs are already being satisfied.

now you're complaining that you can't get EVEN MORE caps.  isn't that greedy of you?



but honestly...if you take that reddit shaped dildo out of your ass before you start your online keyboard social justice warrior sessions, you'd be less butthurt every night.

although if you actually DO enjoy the presence of the dildo, don't take it out for my sake.  i was just sayin'
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: iceman1925 on Fri, 14 November 2014, 09:11:19
I don't think I deserve it but it would look so good on my SSK. Please let me win :)
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: MAR82 on Fri, 14 November 2014, 10:50:28
I know there's a lot of us, but I sure hope to win it. I'll be able to put in the board I use at work

(http://i.imgur.com/CBhYrN4.jpg)
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: skrotnisse on Fri, 14 November 2014, 12:38:58
Just got this mothership (Thank you ramnes)! Wow buckling springs are LOUD! I too would love to win my first Click Clack!

(http://i.imgur.com/WzJI4Zh.jpg)

(gonna send you a pm concerning cap-crafting, as mentioned).
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: MaNiFeX on Fri, 14 November 2014, 15:05:46
I've never owned a clack.  Would love to grab the green opaque one if available.

My reason for deserving one...  Um.  I'm rad.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: s33flous on Fri, 14 November 2014, 18:35:58
I would love to win this! I don't own any Clacks nor do I really understand how any of that stuff works, but I'm trying!

I bought my first and only buckling spring from Unicomp (http://i.imgur.com/9pfL5VJ.jpg). I would love to have something awesome to compliment the biceps my fingers are developing after getting used to this board.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: nubbinator on Fri, 14 November 2014, 20:15:55
Right now I have four names that I'll be using random.org to choose one from.  I'm going to give it until 10PM like I said I would, then will draw one promptly at 10:01PM and will post shortly after.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: GankIndustries on Fri, 14 November 2014, 20:43:31
Good luck your 4!
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: demik on Fri, 14 November 2014, 20:58:00
Right now I have four names that I'll be using random.org to choose one from.  I'm going to give it until 10PM like I said I would, then will draw one promptly at 10:01PM and will post shortly after.

is it

demik
demik2
demik3
demik4?
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: Karura on Fri, 14 November 2014, 21:20:24
Fingers crossed :D
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: nubbinator on Fri, 14 November 2014, 22:20:37
Right now I have four names that I'll be using random.org to choose one from.  I'm going to give it until 10PM like I said I would, then will draw one promptly at 10:01PM and will post shortly after.

is it

demik
demik2
demik3
demik4?

(http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view/57437/dylan-o.gif)

BRB, running it.

Edit:

Well ****, sorry man:

(http://i.imgur.com/tEKiKyh.png)
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: demik on Fri, 14 November 2014, 23:54:50
randomizer?

more like racist
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: nubbinator on Fri, 14 November 2014, 23:58:33
randomizer?

more like racist

Well, what do you expect from an all white site? 
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: Lurch on Sat, 15 November 2014, 00:07:08
randomizer?

more like racist

Well, what do you expect from an all white site?

aye dios mio
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: demik on Sat, 15 November 2014, 00:10:25
randomizer?

more like racist

Well, what do you expect from an all white site? 
uh...

well..


****.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: nubbinator on Sat, 15 November 2014, 00:22:08
Alright, here we go:

Karura  - I love the fact that you built a whole computer around a keyboard.  That's ridiculous and awesome.  The pictures didn't hurt either.

admiralvorian - Few things make me exhale sharply through my nose or laugh on the internet.  Your post did both.  While you don't have a BS board....yet, it would be fun on the keychain and would get some use, which I want to see.

remdell - oddly enough it wasn't your keyboard, but your passion for other collectibles and wanting to appreciate and pass them on when they don't fit your aesthetic.

Rodgaroon - you have a **** stack on your desk.  Need I say more?  Actually it's more that you see what community is about and want to help make it community.  We need more of that, more compassion, and less selfishness.

So onto the drawing:

(http://i.imgur.com/NNSlTSW.png)

I wish I had a cap to give to all of you.  I may try and whip something up special for you guys, but this time around, it goes to Karura.

The Checkey set is going out to Photeqk.  I never knew he wanted them, but they're going to him for being an amazing guy.  I approached him about a case idea and he took the task on and has done all the CAD work without wanting a thing in return.  Sending him the set is the least I can do to say thanks.

Unrelated, help me find that Ragerot!
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: Karura on Sat, 15 November 2014, 01:32:42
Alright, here we go:

Karura  - I love the fact that you built a whole computer around a keyboard.  That's ridiculous and awesome.  The pictures didn't hurt either.

admiralvorian - Few things make me exhale sharply through my nose or laugh on the internet.  Your post did both.  While you don't have a BS board....yet, it would be fun on the keychain and would get some use, which I want to see.

remdell - oddly enough it wasn't your keyboard, but your passion for other collectibles and wanting to appreciate and pass them on when they don't fit your aesthetic.

Rodgaroon - you have a **** stack on your desk.  Need I say more?  Actually it's more that you see what community is about and want to help make it community.  We need more of that, more compassion, and less selfishness.

So onto the drawing:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/NNSlTSW.png)


I wish I had a cap to give to all of you.  I may try and whip something up special for you guys, but this time around, it goes to Karura.

The Checkey set is going out to Photeqk.  I never knew he wanted them, but they're going to him for being an amazing guy.  I approached him about a case idea and he took the task on and has done all the CAD work without wanting a thing in return.  Sending him the set is the least I can do to say thanks.

Unrelated, help me find that Ragerot!

 :eek:  :eek:
I want to thank Nubbs for being such a generous and selfless member of our community. Although I haven't been very active for the 3 years I've been here, in the short while that I've been actively posting, I've seen Nubbs time and time again extend a hand to others and help them achieve their keyboard dreams (such as the Hack Orange and Longzilla! And now for Photeqk, and a lot more)

I've spent some time re-reading all the other submissions and I just wanted to point out that they were all equally worthy, if not better, than mine, and I can feel the passion we all have for our hobbies, whether it's headphones, keyboards, or just computer stuff in general.

To those who posted kind words about my build, I just want to say thank you too for taking the time to appreciate it. We may be small in numbers, and in a totally niche hobby, but we make up for that in our community spirit and selflessness for others.  :thumb:

Once again, thank you Nubbs.

P.S. While I don't own a Nubb caps, they look really great, and I hope to score one someday!  Hope you keep on hackin' em up :)
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: demik on Sat, 15 November 2014, 01:38:51
Took you on a date for nothing!!!!!

Congrats karura!
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: nubbinator on Sat, 15 November 2014, 01:44:50
There were a lot of great ones, it's why I did the Random.org route.  Looking forward to seeing it on your board.

Took you on a date for nothing!!!!!

Congrats karura!

What can I say, a sloppy handy doesn't count for much.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: demik on Sat, 15 November 2014, 01:55:03
There were a lot of great ones, it's why I did the Random.org route.  Looking forward to seeing it on your board.

Took you on a date for nothing!!!!!

Congrats karura!

What can I say, a sloppy handy doesn't count for much.
Oh but you'd accept one from a drunk eth0s and not complain :(

But, with that said. I think I'm going to copy you and put up my candy corn skull for sale.

And half price of what retail was. But tomorrow. Need to sleep now :p
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: nubbinator on Sat, 15 November 2014, 01:59:44
There were a lot of great ones, it's why I did the Random.org route.  Looking forward to seeing it on your board.

Took you on a date for nothing!!!!!

Congrats karura!

What can I say, a sloppy handy doesn't count for much.
Oh but you'd accept one from a drunk eth0s and not complain :(

But, with that said. I think I'm going to copy you and put up my candy corn skull for sale.

And half price of what retail was. But tomorrow. Need to sleep now :p

Well, what can I say, even drunk he knows what he's doing.

You're the ornery old grandpa of geekhack demik.  Act like you hate everyone, but secretly you really like a lot of people on here. 

I think I'll be putting up my Army Man Green Bro next.  Since I don't remember retail, I'm not sure if I should do $25 or $30 + shipping.  Like yours though, that's something for tomorrow.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: byker on Sat, 15 November 2014, 02:03:33
There were a lot of great ones, it's why I did the Random.org route.  Looking forward to seeing it on your board.

Took you on a date for nothing!!!!!

Congrats karura!

What can I say, a sloppy handy doesn't count for much.
Oh but you'd accept one from a drunk eth0s and not complain :(

But, with that said. I think I'm going to copy you and put up my candy corn skull for sale.

And half price of what retail was. But tomorrow. Need to sleep now :p

Holla. And whatever happened to your give-aways demik?  :p
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: jalaj on Sat, 15 November 2014, 02:04:29
totally standup guy
(http://i.imgur.com/kgMQLFo.jpg)

contrary to the douches immediately flipping caps they purchased.
But hey, the buyers are condoning and perpetuating this behavior. So it's not all entirely on the sellers.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: demik on Sat, 15 November 2014, 02:06:00
There were a lot of great ones, it's why I did the Random.org route.  Looking forward to seeing it on your board.

Took you on a date for nothing!!!!!

Congrats karura!

What can I say, a sloppy handy doesn't count for much.
Oh but you'd accept one from a drunk eth0s and not complain :(

But, with that said. I think I'm going to copy you and put up my candy corn skull for sale.

And half price of what retail was. But tomorrow. Need to sleep now :p

Holla. And whatever happened to your give-aways demik?  :p
Had to right some wrongs.


Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: remdell on Sat, 15 November 2014, 02:15:14
Grats Karura!  I'd love to see your setup updated with the Checkey one day.

As much as I love to gawk and type on my keyboards, I spend much more time looking at the unique setups, custom boards, and keycaps posted here on GH.  This is very similar to me spending more time looking at art and designs than I do making them.   :))

Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 15 November 2014, 04:12:03
Congratulations, Karura!

These Checkkeys are fantastic - I was amazed well made they are.  You are sure to enjoy your new acquisition :)
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: atlas3686 on Sat, 15 November 2014, 04:26:50
Congrats Karura, amazing cap. Hope you enjoy.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: DanielT on Sat, 15 November 2014, 06:52:27
Congratulations :) That's a really nice cap.
I'm a bit sad that I can't make a nice present to my buddy, but I'm glad it went to someone who will enjoy it :thumb:
Nice idea hope more will join in the future.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: Rodgaroon on Sat, 15 November 2014, 16:49:11
totally standup guy
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/kgMQLFo.jpg)


contrary to the douches immediately flipping caps they purchased.
But hey, the buyers are condoning and perpetuating this behavior. So it's not all entirely on the sellers.

that was amazing...and so true. Congratulations to the winner.

I won last night at the craps table so bring on the Kustoms!
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: nubbinator on Fri, 21 November 2014, 23:15:58
Caps are in the mail to Karura and Photekq.  More caps to come soon.

And still looking for that Ragerot.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: Neowess on Fri, 09 January 2015, 23:55:48
nubbinator, is your awesome sale still going on? I just managed to get a novatouch through a local trade. The board should be here next week and I would love to have an artisan keycap for it.
What you do is great, keep it up :)
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: Rainbow_ on Sat, 10 January 2015, 00:34:47
nubbinator, is your awesome sale still going on? I just managed to get a novatouch through a local trade. The board should be here next week and I would love to have an artisan keycap for it.
What you do is great, keep it up :)

Post directly above yours says he mailed the caps. Also these don't fit on Novatouch/MX board.
Title: Re: [FS] Checkey, not your average Clack Sale
Post by: Neowess on Sat, 10 January 2015, 06:15:37
nubbinator, is your awesome sale still going on? I just managed to get a novatouch through a local trade. The board should be here next week and I would love to have an artisan keycap for it.
What you do is great, keep it up :)

Post directly above yours says he mailed the caps. Also these don't fit on Novatouch/MX board.

Thanks for pointing that :) I'm sad now lol.