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Title: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: Flyersfan1 on Sat, 02 May 2015, 09:52:40
Seems like a pretty decent deal for people wanting to score some nice POM caps and older blues.  I'm not sure how worn the caps are since the seller doesn't provide pictures, but from the description, they're probably not terrible.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Das-Keyboard-MX-3000-Mechanical-Keyboard-Cherry-MX-Blue-G80-3000-Black-USB-Wired/141654605505?_trksid=p2050601.c100272.m3467&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140813112422%26meid%3D39aa978f40444730a809ea90906e2977%26pid%3D100272%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D141654605505%26clkid%3D5859664710968656972&_qi=RTM2067267 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Das-Keyboard-MX-3000-Mechanical-Keyboard-Cherry-MX-Blue-G80-3000-Black-USB-Wired/141654605505?_trksid=p2050601.c100272.m3467&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140813112422%26meid%3D39aa978f40444730a809ea90906e2977%26pid%3D100272%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D141654605505%26clkid%3D5859664710968656972&_qi=RTM2067267)
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: Touch_It on Sat, 02 May 2015, 23:43:21
Ha, those look pimp.  Much better than the newer designs imo.
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: Hak Foo on Sat, 02 May 2015, 23:54:48
They're G80-3000s with blues and blank caps.
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: dante on Sun, 03 May 2015, 00:13:26
AFAIK the capslock and spacebar use non standard G80-3000 spacing.
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: ramnes on Sun, 03 May 2015, 13:37:13
Nice. Anyone knows what plastic are the key caps made from?
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: billnye on Sun, 03 May 2015, 13:41:48
Quote from: ramnes on Sun, 03 May 2015, 13:37:13
Nice. Anyone knows what plastic are the key caps made from?
POM :thumb:
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: mason on Thu, 07 May 2015, 18:19:41
seller dropped the price to $60 shipped
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: billnye on Thu, 07 May 2015, 18:27:25
thought I could hold out at a price of $80, but $60 is bretty good.
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: Touch_It on Thu, 07 May 2015, 18:28:33
Yikes.  Getting very tempted
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: jevvix on Fri, 08 May 2015, 00:38:18
Quote from: Touch_It on Thu, 07 May 2015, 18:28:33
Yikes.  Getting very tempted
Indeed! I think if, for some reason, it drops to $50 I'm buying. Only thing preventing me now is I'm fairly certain they're PCB mount like every other g80-3000. Hate PCB mount...
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: dante on Fri, 08 May 2015, 11:57:26
Price is down to US $59.96

The only thing I can think of to complement the incompatible capslock/spacebar might be a Leopold PBT Blank Navy cap....
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: strafe on Wed, 13 May 2015, 18:58:56
Was going to jump on this then realized it has a 1.25 size key bottom row..
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: billnye on Wed, 13 May 2015, 19:38:25
Received mine yesterday.

Slight shine on the home cluster, but besides that in very good shape!
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: jonathanyu on Fri, 15 May 2015, 16:52:57
received mine today.  some shine on keycaps, little bit dirty, but pretty good condition.
The 1.25x keycaps in the bottom row has centered stem, and the spacebar has off centered stem.
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: dante on Fri, 15 May 2015, 18:38:31
11 sold, 10+ still available.

These must have come from a typing school of sorts. :)
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: monotagary on Sat, 16 May 2015, 14:27:34
I picked one of these up and mine was in pretty good condition. A little shine on the home row caps, but everything else was pretty nice looking. Just a bit of dust in the case. Switches and stabs were in excellent condition.

Definitely worth the purchase.
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: Findecanor on Sat, 16 May 2015, 15:56:25
Quote from: jonathanyu on Fri, 15 May 2015, 16:52:57
The 1.25x keycaps in the bottom row has centered stem, and the spacebar has off centered stem.
Just like any other Cherry G80-3000. ;)
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: jonathanyu on Sat, 16 May 2015, 16:44:37
Quote from: Findecanor on Sat, 16 May 2015, 15:56:25
Quote from: jonathanyu on Fri, 15 May 2015, 16:52:57
The 1.25x keycaps in the bottom row has centered stem, and the spacebar has off centered stem.
Just like any other Cherry G80-3000. ;)

Not the winkeyless one.
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: zenless on Tue, 19 May 2015, 12:20:28
Can anyone recommend a cheap set of inexpensive lettered caps for this? I'm thinking of picking this up for the family computer. Young kids have a tough enough time using the keyboard, don't want to make them hate me and setup a blank keyboard to use...
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 19 May 2015, 12:25:20
Quote from: zenless on Tue, 19 May 2015, 12:20:28
Can anyone recommend a cheap set of inexpensive lettered caps for this? I'm thinking of picking this up for the family computer. Young kids have a tough enough time using the keyboard, don't want to make them hate me and setup a blank keyboard to use...

Tai Hao caps (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826997063&cm_re=keycaps-_-26-997-063-_-Product). I think mechanicalkeyboards.com has them as well.


Huh...these are G80-3000s huh? Maybe I'll get one...the seller is apparently 20 minutes from me.
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: zenless on Tue, 19 May 2015, 12:28:18
Quote from: CPTBadAss on Tue, 19 May 2015, 12:25:20


Tai Hao caps (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826997063&cm_re=keycaps-_-26-997-063-_-Product). I think mechanicalkeyboards.com has them as well.


Cool! Thanks. I was overshooting on price with my searches (or just finding TKL), those'd be perfect!
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 19 May 2015, 12:31:07
Quote from: zenless on Tue, 19 May 2015, 12:28:18
Quote from: CPTBadAss on Tue, 19 May 2015, 12:25:20
Tai Hao caps (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826997063&cm_re=keycaps-_-26-997-063-_-Product). I think mechanicalkeyboards.com has them as well.

Cool! Thanks. I was overshooting on price with my searches (or just finding TKL), those'd be perfect!

Here's the page on Mechanicalkeyboards.com (http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?pg=5&m=&c=9&l=product_list&sortby=price:asc). Looks to be a little bit more but $30 for a full set shipped is a good price regardless.
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: dorkvader on Tue, 19 May 2015, 14:46:56
Worth it 100% these are excellent caps even used/shiny
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7716/17126819405_ac0403da11_o.jpg)

I am considering picking up a second

The only downside is 2KRO, which is why I opted for the 3494 for my DAS II caps
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: Karura on Wed, 20 May 2015, 02:23:08
Quote from: dorkvader on Tue, 19 May 2015, 14:46:56
Worth it 100% these are excellent caps even used/shiny
Show Image
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7716/17126819405_ac0403da11_o.jpg)


I am considering picking up a second

The only downside is 2KRO, which is why I opted for the 3494 for my DAS II caps

Nice! Did it come without the Das Keyboard lettering or the NCS indicators letters?
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: jonathanyu on Wed, 20 May 2015, 03:32:37
Quote from: dorkvader on Tue, 19 May 2015, 14:46:56
Worth it 100% these are excellent caps even used/shiny
Show Image
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7716/17126819405_ac0403da11_o.jpg)


I am considering picking up a second

The only downside is 2KRO, which is why I opted for the 3494 for my DAS II caps

What case is that?  Haven't seen one before :eek:
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: Photekq on Wed, 20 May 2015, 05:00:11
abostudio 3000 casing.
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: dorkvader on Wed, 20 May 2015, 09:32:45
These caps look good basically anywhere
(https://vvsfma-sn3302.files.1drv.com/y2p-ScCeMmg74bM7JVpAe7rKfIqx1Jg5zsF0JinR07YmlGdTKfa7pQOaOPznDqHliBX5QOfWFgctqpcNNWMoyBh6VKu86tuz5zS1u6YJVrAiIeEX1E99z8R7D-ierTEeH8f_FlWl43rM3yP30bqEEzZsuYH2p3L1HxKJgG3UPvfSlk/WP_20150520_005.jpg)
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: Snarfangel on Wed, 20 May 2015, 09:38:46
I decided to pull the trigger. Started with an offer of $45, then $50, both immediately rejected. $55 went through, though, and with free shipping that is certainly fair.
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: Snarfangel on Wed, 20 May 2015, 15:17:53
Quote from: zenless on Tue, 19 May 2015, 12:28:18
Quote from: CPTBadAss on Tue, 19 May 2015, 12:25:20


Tai Hao caps (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826997063&cm_re=keycaps-_-26-997-063-_-Product). I think mechanicalkeyboards.com has them as well.


Cool! Thanks. I was overshooting on price with my searches (or just finding TKL), those'd be perfect!

I have the ones in blue. They are pretty nice. Tempted to buy one of each of the other three colors (red, yellow, green) and see what kind of Frankenstein set I could make for letters, numbers, punctuation, and modifiers. :D
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: zenless on Wed, 20 May 2015, 15:45:44
Quote from: Snarfangel on Wed, 20 May 2015, 09:38:46
I decided to pull the trigger. Started with an offer of $45, then $50, both immediately rejected. $55 went through, though, and with free shipping that is certainly fair.

Darn i didn't try to bring them down at all, figured 59 was pretty cheap shipped anyway!
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: Snarfangel on Wed, 20 May 2015, 15:48:53
Quote from: zenless on Wed, 20 May 2015, 15:45:44
Quote from: Snarfangel on Wed, 20 May 2015, 09:38:46
I decided to pull the trigger. Started with an offer of $45, then $50, both immediately rejected. $55 went through, though, and with free shipping that is certainly fair.

Darn i didn't try to bring them down at all, figured 59 was pretty cheap shipped anyway!


He'll probably give me the worst one because I was a cheapskate. :D
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: dante on Wed, 20 May 2015, 16:00:01
I was thinking about sending them a note that went along the lines of "I'm only buying this for the keycaps.  So I don't care what a banged up **** it is as long as the keycaps don't have any shine."
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: ander on Thu, 21 May 2015, 03:36:26
Quote from: Touch_It on Sat, 02 May 2015, 23:43:21
Ha, those look pimp.  Much better than the newer designs imo.

Seconded. The newer models look goofily asymmetrical, kinda Star-Warsy. I'd feel uncomfortable using one for business; my clients would make lightsaber jokes.

Quote from: dorkvader on Wed, 20 May 2015, 09:32:45
These caps look good basically anywhere...

Indeed, like a tux, or a little black dress. As PC Mag put it (http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow_viewer/0,3253,l=208341&a=208341&po=10,00.asp): "Piano keys don't display what musical note each key represents, so why should a keyboard display what character each key is?"
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: billnye on Fri, 22 May 2015, 08:52:23
I was removing the caps from the board and saw something weird under one of the caps. Upon further inspection it appears my board came with a complimentary fingernail :))

Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 22 May 2015, 08:59:16
Quote from: billnye on Fri, 22 May 2015, 08:52:23
I was removing the caps from the board and saw something weird under one of the caps. Upon further inspection it appears my board came with a complimentary fingernail :))



Situation Interesting
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: mason on Fri, 22 May 2015, 09:49:50
Quote from: billnye on Fri, 22 May 2015, 08:52:23
I was removing the caps from the board and saw something weird under one of the caps. Upon further inspection it appears my board came with a complimentary fingernail :))

blue tiger  :thumb:
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: mason on Sat, 23 May 2015, 10:41:22
just ordered mine and now there's 5 left
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: Snarfangel on Sat, 23 May 2015, 11:55:24
Quote from: mason on Sat, 23 May 2015, 10:41:22
just ordered mine and now there's 5 left

Just so you know, I don't think they all come with a complementary fingernail.
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: Snarfangel on Sun, 24 May 2015, 10:40:30
It looks like only one is left (4 sold in the last 24 hours, according to Ebay).
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: mason on Sun, 24 May 2015, 11:31:43
Quote from: Snarfangel on Sat, 23 May 2015, 11:55:24
Quote from: mason on Sat, 23 May 2015, 10:41:22
just ordered mine and now there's 5 left

Just so you know, I don't think they all come with a complementary fingernail.

I'll keep my fingers crossed
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: Lain1911 on Sun, 24 May 2015, 11:49:07
Last one. I think I've managed to hold off on this one.
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: Snarfangel on Sun, 24 May 2015, 13:23:25
Quote from: Lain1911 on Sun, 24 May 2015, 11:49:07
Last one. I think I've managed to hold off on this one.

Can 29 other people be wrong? You know you want one. :D
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: zenless on Sun, 24 May 2015, 17:38:47
Quote from: billnye on Fri, 22 May 2015, 08:52:23
I was removing the caps from the board and saw something weird under one of the caps. Upon further inspection it appears my board came with a complimentary fingernail :))

(http://i.imgur.com/BkjDaHl.gif)

I'm actually looking forward to taking mine apart when it shows up so that i can clean it.
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: Snarfangel on Thu, 28 May 2015, 22:51:39
My $55 Das Keyboard arrived, and it was in very good shape. I tested the keys (all worked), popped the blank POM keycaps, vacuumed out the fluff, found an extra keyboard spring from who-knows-where, popped in the side-printed POM keycaps I got a few days ago (all but the space and the capslock fit, which doesn't really matter to me, I just used the originals). I'm posting this in the "What did you get in the mail today?" thread, but here are the pictures:

As it looked like unboxed, with blank POM keycaps:
[attach=1]

As it looked like without keycaps:
[attach=2]

And finally, as it looks right now as I type:
[attach=3]

If you notice the trash bag under it -- well, I wanted to make sure the mystery fluff didn't get anywhere before I got rid of it. It was surprisingly clean, though.
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: zenless on Fri, 29 May 2015, 09:23:56
Quote from: Snarfangel on Thu, 28 May 2015, 22:51:39
My $55 Das Keyboard arrived, and it was in very good shape. I tested the keys (all worked), popped the blank POM keycaps, vacuumed out the fluff, found an extra keyboard spring from who-knows-where, popped in the side-printed POM keycaps I got a few days ago (all but the space and the capslock fit, which doesn't really matter to me, I just used the originals). I'm posting this in the "What did you get in the mail today?" thread, but here are the pictures:

As it looked like unboxed, with blank POM keycaps:
(Attachment Link)

As it looked like without keycaps:
(Attachment Link)

And finally, as it looks right now as I type:
(Attachment Link)

If you notice the trash bag under it -- well, I wanted to make sure the mystery fluff didn't get anywhere before I got rid of it. It was surprisingly clean, though.

Looks nice with the side print. Mine was pretty clean but cleaned off the caps before i popped them onto my Pok3r. I still need to fix/replace the space and caps lock before i take any pics though. I'm going to be putting some cheap blue caps on it (the das) hopefully tonight or tomorrow.
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: mason on Fri, 29 May 2015, 20:04:29
I got mine today, and all of the keys work! The only thing I found under the keycaps was dust  :)
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: Karura on Fri, 05 June 2015, 05:14:47
Quote from: Snarfangel on Thu, 28 May 2015, 22:51:39
My $55 Das Keyboard arrived, and it was in very good shape. I tested the keys (all worked), popped the blank POM keycaps, vacuumed out the fluff, found an extra keyboard spring from who-knows-where, popped in the side-printed POM keycaps I got a few days ago (all but the space and the capslock fit, which doesn't really matter to me, I just used the originals). I'm posting this in the "What did you get in the mail today?" thread, but here are the pictures:

As it looked like unboxed, with blank POM keycaps:
(Attachment Link)

As it looked like without keycaps:
(Attachment Link)

And finally, as it looks right now as I type:
(Attachment Link)

If you notice the trash bag under it -- well, I wanted to make sure the mystery fluff didn't get anywhere before I got rid of it. It was surprisingly clean, though.

Where are the side-printed POM from?
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: Snarfangel on Fri, 05 June 2015, 07:38:45
Quote from: Karura on Fri, 05 June 2015, 05:14:47
Where are the side-printed POM from?

Dante asked the same thing, so I hope he doesn't mind if I'm lazy and cut and paste the answer again. :)

I got them from aliexpress.com from a seller called EZ Mandarin Shoppers. Here is the link: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/new-2014-keycool-104-white-PBT-keycap-cherry-mx-mechanical-keyboard-black-POM-side-print/1911069290.html

Note, I specifically told the seller in the notes I wanted POM with side print, so there would be no mistakes (he also has gray and white PBT in top and side print as well as blank). They cost $39.98 with shipping, only $15 less than my "Ebay-special" keyboard, but I *really* wanted side-printed POM.

From purchase to delivery took about 3 1/2 weeks (4/26 to 5/20). They seem well-made, and I really like the feel.

One cautionary note: they grip Cherry MX stems TIGHT! Changing keycaps from my test keyboard to the Das Keyboard was quite a chore, though on the plus side, I found an easy way to pop the top of Cherry stems to change springs. :) Just something to note if you swap keycaps -- if you put them on a keyboard and keep them there, you'll be fine. The only things that didn't fit on the Das Keyboard/Cherry MX 3000 were the capslock (Cherry had a single stem/step design, rather than switch and stabilizer) and the space bar (the Cherry switch is off-center on the Das compared to the one I purchased), but the originals are fine in those position, though a little lower in profile than the one bought from AliExpress.

Finally, Dante did point out the picture on the page is slightly different than what I received -- the website picture shows media symbols (volume and the like) on the function keys, while I just received basic function keys. Still, I rather like them.
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: dante on Fri, 05 June 2015, 07:47:26
Snarfangel, would you be able to post close up photos of the bottom of the keycaps between DAS POM and the aliexpress side print?

Just want to get an idea of the thickness.  If Keycool made them they should be thin; however I've never seen Keycool make a set of their caps without the media functions so I'm not completely sure if they made them.
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: Snarfangel on Fri, 05 June 2015, 08:19:53
Quote from: dante on Fri, 05 June 2015, 07:47:26
Snarfangel, would you be able to post close up photos of the bottom of the keycaps between DAS POM and the aliexpress side print?

Just want to get an idea of the thickness.  If Keycool made them they should be thin; however I've never seen Keycool make a set of their caps without the media functions so I'm not completely sure if they made them.


Had to take the picture with an iPhone. The POM key is in the center (it was the capslock). Right is a Vortex doubleshot PBT, left is a Wyse doubleshot ABS.
Let's see if I can post it full size. :)
[attach=1]
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: Snarfangel on Fri, 05 June 2015, 08:21:15
Sorry about the shadows, I took the picture under my desk lamp on top of a speaker.
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: dante on Fri, 05 June 2015, 08:38:16
Quote from: Snarfangel on Fri, 05 June 2015, 08:21:15
Sorry about the shadows, I took the picture under my desk lamp on top of a speaker.

No what I meant was, can you show the difference between a POM keycaps off the DAS and the POM from aliexpress. :)
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: Snarfangel on Fri, 05 June 2015, 08:52:30
Quote from: dante on Fri, 05 June 2015, 08:38:16
Quote from: Snarfangel on Fri, 05 June 2015, 08:21:15
Sorry about the shadows, I took the picture under my desk lamp on top of a speaker.

No what I meant was, can you show the difference between a POM keycaps off the DAS and the POM from aliexpress. :)

Oh, sure! But I will have to wait until I get home.  Sadly, they expect me to work to pay for my extravagant keyboard ways. :(
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: Snarfangel on Fri, 05 June 2015, 19:01:33
Okay, original POM keycap (blank) that were on the Das Keyboard is on top, side-printed on the bottom. The side-print POM is a bit thinner.

Sorry for the picture quality, took the pic with my iPhone.
[attach=1]
Title: Re: Lot of Das II's for $80 Shipped
Post by: dante on Fri, 05 June 2015, 19:12:24
Thanks!  Looks like a good buy!