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Title: Filco back in stock @ Amazon
Post by: Flyersfan1 on Sat, 03 January 2015, 15:38:52
Not sure if this is necessarily a great find, but I thought it might be worth mentioning since Amazon's US stock of Filcos is usually very scarce.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_sr_electronics?ie=UTF8&field-brandtextbin=Filco&node=172282 (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_sr_electronics?ie=UTF8&field-brandtextbin=Filco&node=172282)
Title: Re: Filco's back in stock @ Amazon
Post by: MGH on Sat, 03 January 2015, 15:43:22
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Sold by Keyboard Co UK and Fulfilled by Amazon.

So its not direct filco stock? But rather from a reseller?
Title: Re: Filco's back in stock @ Amazon
Post by: Flyersfan1 on Sat, 03 January 2015, 15:44:50
Quote from: MGH on Sat, 03 January 2015, 15:43:22
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Sold by Keyboard Co UK and Fulfilled by Amazon.

So its not direct filco stock? But rather from a reseller?
Correct, KeyboardCo(based in the UK) supplies Amazon with Filcos for purchase in the US.  You can always order directly from KeyboardCo, but it would be pretty pricey for people in the US. 
Title: Re: Filco's back in stock @ Amazon
Post by: jdcarpe on Sat, 03 January 2015, 15:52:16
I've never bought a Filco direct from Diatec. All my Filcos have come from either The Keyboard Co via Amazon, or NCIX.

This is good to know, though. If I didn't already own so many Filcos, I'd definitely have bought another 2-3 just now. :)
Title: Re: Filco's back in stock @ Amazon
Post by: scubaste on Sat, 03 January 2015, 15:56:51
These prices are legit. I remember paying quite a bit more due to the 'VAT' charge when buying from the keyboard company directly 2-3 years ago. I love my filcos, i need to convert one to MX clears though.
Title: Re: Filco's back in stock @ Amazon
Post by: exitfire401 on Sat, 03 January 2015, 15:59:39
Quote from: jdcarpe on Sat, 03 January 2015, 15:52:16
I've never bought a Filco direct from Diatec. All my Filcos have come from either The Keyboard Co via Amazon, or NCIX.

This is good to know, though. If I didn't already own so many Filcos, I'd definitely have bought another 2-3 just now. :)

I've never owned one, but I'm eyeing that metallic pink very hard right now
Title: Re: Filco's back in stock @ Amazon
Post by: jdcarpe on Sat, 03 January 2015, 16:01:59
Quote from: exitfire401 on Sat, 03 January 2015, 15:59:39
Quote from: jdcarpe on Sat, 03 January 2015, 15:52:16
I've never bought a Filco direct from Diatec. All my Filcos have come from either The Keyboard Co via Amazon, or NCIX.

This is good to know, though. If I didn't already own so many Filcos, I'd definitely have bought another 2-3 just now. :)

I've never owned one, but I'm eyeing that metallic pink very hard right now

I used to own a metallic pink with Browns a while back, and now I'm almost in the mood to buy that one with blacks they have in stock (TKL).

I'd also like to have the yellow one, just for novelty sake. And a full size Camo. :)
Title: Re: Filco's back in stock @ Amazon
Post by: scubaste on Sat, 03 January 2015, 16:08:15
Quote from: jdcarpe on Sat, 03 January 2015, 16:01:59
Quote from: exitfire401 on Sat, 03 January 2015, 15:59:39
Quote from: jdcarpe on Sat, 03 January 2015, 15:52:16
I've never bought a Filco direct from Diatec. All my Filcos have come from either The Keyboard Co via Amazon, or NCIX.

This is good to know, though. If I didn't already own so many Filcos, I'd definitely have bought another 2-3 just now. :)

I've never owned one, but I'm eyeing that metallic pink very hard right now

I used to own a metallic pink with Browns a while back, and now I'm almost in the mood to buy that one with blacks they have in stock (TKL).

I'd also like to have the yellow one, just for novelty sake. And a full size Camo. :)

I was a little surprised to see that they had the 'novelty' cases too. I remember seeing someones Camo filco with the green commando set (i think its called) and one of bunnylake's OG shotty caps. It made for a unique look.
Title: Re: Filco's back in stock @ Amazon
Post by: remdell on Sat, 03 January 2015, 16:58:02
Great pricing on the MINILA Air considering the shipping is now free.  :thumb:
Title: Re: Filco's back in stock @ Amazon
Post by: CommonCurt on Sat, 03 January 2015, 17:24:29
Much better price using Keyboard Co's Amazon store if you live in the US.

Just wish they would stock the off white ones.
Title: Re: Filco's back in stock @ Amazon
Post by: sorijealut on Sat, 03 January 2015, 17:50:21
Coupled with Prime, that is a great find indeed  :)
Title: Re: Filco's back in stock @ Amazon
Post by: nubbinator on Sat, 03 January 2015, 17:57:43
Get rid of that apostrophe man.  It's killing me.
Title: Re: Filcos back in stock @ Amazon
Post by: jdcarpe on Sat, 03 January 2015, 18:10:33
Quote from: nubbinator on Sat, 03 January 2015, 17:57:43
Get rid of that apostrophe man.  It's killing me.

Filco is back in stock @ Amazon
Title: Re: Filcos back in stock @ Amazon
Post by: dante on Sat, 03 January 2015, 18:21:37
widebasket's FC750R's sound like a better buy for an extra $25
Title: Re: Filco back in stock @ Amazon
Post by: Big Mac 1998 on Sat, 03 January 2015, 18:28:52
Nice, but I wish Filco would come up with new stuff though. $150 isn't very competitive now with companies like Ducky and KBP coming out with backlit keyboards with Filco level quality.
Title: Re: Filco back in stock @ Amazon
Post by: sorijealut on Sat, 03 January 2015, 18:30:50
Quote from: Big Mac 1998 on Sat, 03 January 2015, 18:28:52
Nice, but I wish Filco would come up with new stuff though. $150 isn't very competitive now with companies like Ducky and KBP coming out with backlit keyboards with Filco level quality.

Yeah, my Filco replacement was a KUL :) it's so well made.
The previous Filco was great, minus the outdated features and pings from stab keys.
Title: Re: Filco back in stock @ Amazon
Post by: madhias on Sat, 03 January 2015, 18:40:13
Quote from: Big Mac 1998 on Sat, 03 January 2015, 18:28:52
Nice, but I wish Filco would come up with new stuff though. $150 isn't very competitive now with companies like Ducky and KBP coming out with backlit keyboards with Filco level quality.

More features would be nice, but the case is still the best looking standard case in my opinion! I even sold my Ducky because i did not like the case - the Filco top cover goes straight to the bottom on the left and on the right, with a nice curve, without any clearance or fancy lines.
Title: Re: Filco back in stock @ Amazon
Post by: CommonCurt on Sat, 03 January 2015, 18:44:04
Quote from: madhias on Sat, 03 January 2015, 18:40:13
the case is still the best looking standard case in my opinion!  - the Filco top cover goes straight to the bottom on the left and on the right, with a nice curve, without any clearance or fancy lines.

+1 
Title: Re: Filco's back in stock @ Amazon
Post by: Flyersfan1 on Sat, 03 January 2015, 19:07:37
Quote from: nubbinator on Sat, 03 January 2015, 17:57:43
Get rid of that apostrophe man.  It's killing me.
Sorry, fixed
Title: Re: Filco's back in stock @ Amazon
Post by: berserkfan on Sat, 03 January 2015, 19:23:19
Quote from: jdcarpe on Sat, 03 January 2015, 15:52:16
I've never bought a Filco direct from Diatec. All my Filcos have come from either The Keyboard Co via Amazon, or NCIX.

This is good to know, though. If I didn't already own so many Filcos, I'd definitely have bought another 2-3 just now. :)

Hey I've heard that you own like 30-40 Filcos. Is that an exaggeration, or do you really have 1 of each model and variation?
Title: Re: Filco back in stock @ Amazon
Post by: jdcarpe on Sat, 03 January 2015, 19:48:32
Quote from: berserkfan on Sat, 03 January 2015, 19:23:19
Quote from: jdcarpe on Sat, 03 January 2015, 15:52:16
I've never bought a Filco direct from Diatec. All my Filcos have come from either The Keyboard Co via Amazon, or NCIX.

This is good to know, though. If I didn't already own so many Filcos, I'd definitely have bought another 2-3 just now. :)

Hey I've heard that you own like 30-40 Filcos. Is that an exaggeration, or do you really have 1 of each model and variation?

I think it's only 7 at the moment. I've sold a few over the years, though. I don't think the total is close to 30, though.

Total of all keyboards I own currently is almost certainly over 50.
Title: Re: Filco back in stock @ Amazon
Post by: CommonCurt on Sat, 03 January 2015, 20:39:51
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I have sold one of the 104's since this photo was taken

(http://i.imgur.com/IV0W9R3.jpg)