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Title: Where to begin finding (buying) keyboards such as OTD or Dolphin boards?
Post by: _BMW_M3_ on Sat, 14 January 2017, 09:16:27
I'm assuming posting on Kbdlab/GH is probably my best bet. Are there any other places/people I should talk to?
Title: Re: Where to begin finding (buying) keyboards such as OTD or Dolphin boards?
Post by: Phenix on Sat, 14 January 2017, 09:41:52
R/mechmarket
Title: Re: Where to begin finding (buying) keyboards such as OTD or Dolphin boards?
Post by: alienman82 on Sat, 14 January 2017, 09:51:01
removed.
Title: Re: Where to begin finding (buying) keyboards such as OTD or Dolphin boards?
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Sat, 14 January 2017, 10:03:28
Quote from: alienman82 on Sat, 14 January 2017, 09:51:01
Make friends.

Honestly this is the best advice you can give to someone looking to get into customs.  Occasionally you will see one sold publicly, but they are usually heavily inflated.  Not saying that ones in private are not, but you will have an easier time at getting one.

Good luck OP.
Title: Re: Where to begin finding (buying) keyboards such as OTD or Dolphin boards?
Post by: _BMW_M3_ on Sat, 14 January 2017, 12:38:36
Quote from: alienman82 on Sat, 14 January 2017, 09:51:01
at this point, you have to find people who are quitting, or just in the mood to sell.

Make friends.

Looking for friends...  :D

Quote from: ghostjuggernaut on Sat, 14 January 2017, 10:03:28
Quote from: alienman82 on Sat, 14 January 2017, 09:51:01
Make friends.

Honestly this is the best advice you can give to someone looking to get into customs.  Occasionally you will see one sold publicly, but they are usually heavily inflated.  Not saying that ones in private are not, but you will have an easier time at getting one.

Good luck OP.

Thanks man! I've got several Korean boards including a Dolphin v1, but I was curious if anyone had any tricks. :P

Title: Re: Where to begin finding (buying) keyboards such as OTD or Dolphin boards?
Post by: CMYK on Sun, 15 January 2017, 02:23:32
Of the keyboards I've seen online, the Dolphin is unique with the arch in the keyboard case.  I think all of the OTD keyboards look nice, but what differentiates them from more recent custom tenkeyless keyboards?
Title: Re: Where to begin finding (buying) keyboards such as OTD or Dolphin boards?
Post by: mrboovn on Sun, 15 January 2017, 02:52:47
Quote from: _BMW_M3_ on Sat, 14 January 2017, 12:38:36
Quote from: alienman82 on Sat, 14 January 2017, 09:51:01
at this point, you have to find people who are quitting, or just in the mood to sell.

Make friends.

Looking for friends...  :D

Quote from: ghostjuggernaut on Sat, 14 January 2017, 10:03:28
Quote from: alienman82 on Sat, 14 January 2017, 09:51:01
Make friends.

Honestly this is the best advice you can give to someone looking to get into customs.  Occasionally you will see one sold publicly, but they are usually heavily inflated.  Not saying that ones in private are not, but you will have an easier time at getting one.

Good luck OP.

Thanks man! I've got several Korean boards including a Dolphin v1, but I was curious if anyone had any tricks. :P
No trick.Just be patient and make friend  :p
Title: Re: Where to begin finding (buying) keyboards such as OTD or Dolphin boards?
Post by: Photekq on Sun, 15 January 2017, 05:33:19
Also, do not make friends for the purpose of finding customs.

My advice is to not actively look for customs other than having an open WTB thread. Just wait for one to come your way - if you do it this way the price will often be better, and you will form more natural relationships with members than if you were outright talking to them for the purpose of finding one.
Title: Re: Where to begin finding (buying) keyboards such as OTD or Dolphin boards?
Post by: Signature on Sun, 15 January 2017, 09:45:36
Keep an eye out. There are lot's of other non english places where they are sold. But those are expensive (very)
Title: Re: Where to begin finding (buying) keyboards such as OTD or Dolphin boards?
Post by: _BMW_M3_ on Sun, 15 January 2017, 18:13:38
I'll definitely have a WTB thread incoming. I'm prepared for it to be there forever. Haha
Title: Re: Where to begin finding (buying) keyboards such as OTD or Dolphin boards?
Post by: OfTheWild on Sun, 15 January 2017, 22:43:37
Throw more and more money at it until someone caves and sells :thumb: Thats how you go about paying $3500.00 for a 356cl
Title: Re: Where to begin finding (buying) keyboards such as OTD or Dolphin boards?
Post by: _BMW_M3_ on Sun, 15 January 2017, 22:56:40
Quote from: OfTheWild on Sun, 15 January 2017, 22:43:37
Throw more and more money at it until someone caves and sells :thumb: Thats how you go about paying $3500.00 for a 356cl

Somebody's gotta do it!
Title: Re: Where to begin finding (buying) keyboards such as OTD or Dolphin boards?
Post by: OfTheWild on Mon, 16 January 2017, 00:06:09
I'm not judging. Hell i wish i had that kinda screw-around money too.
Title: Re: Where to begin finding (buying) keyboards such as OTD or Dolphin boards?
Post by: _BMW_M3_ on Mon, 16 January 2017, 17:56:09
Being fresh out of college with a pretty decent job and no bills/responsibilities helps too. :P

Title: Re: Where to begin finding (buying) keyboards such as OTD or Dolphin boards?
Post by: gnmar2723 on Wed, 25 January 2017, 16:53:50
What do the Dolphin boards even look like? I tried googling but couldn't come up with anything.
Title: Re: Where to begin finding (buying) keyboards such as OTD or Dolphin boards?
Post by: romevi on Wed, 25 January 2017, 16:56:13
Just throw out high-dollar amounts.
Title: Re: Where to begin finding (buying) keyboards such as OTD or Dolphin boards?
Post by: need on Wed, 25 January 2017, 17:40:25
I just don't get what the fuss is with these boards. Personally, the 356 logo kills it instantly for me.
Title: Re: Where to begin finding (buying) keyboards such as OTD or Dolphin boards?
Post by: alienman82 on Wed, 25 January 2017, 18:29:09
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Title: Re: Where to begin finding (buying) keyboards such as OTD or Dolphin boards?
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Wed, 25 January 2017, 18:41:41
Quote from: alienman82 on Wed, 25 January 2017, 18:29:09
Quote from: need on Wed, 25 January 2017, 17:40:25
I just don't get what the fuss is with these boards. Personally, the 356 logo kills it instantly for me.

the logo is cool. it has hidden meaning that many people don't know about. 3 inner fingers, 5 outer, 6 for the thumb:

Show Image
(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=78597.0;attach=123973;image)


{[(56/2) + 42] * 3 /10} + 2 = 23
Title: Re: Where to begin finding (buying) keyboards such as OTD or Dolphin boards?
Post by: need on Wed, 25 January 2017, 18:55:35
Quote from: alienman82 on Wed, 25 January 2017, 18:29:09
Quote from: need on Wed, 25 January 2017, 17:40:25
I just don't get what the fuss is with these boards. Personally, the 356 logo kills it instantly for me.

the logo is cool. it has hidden meaning that many people don't know about. 3 inner fingers, 5 outer, 6 for the thumb:

Show Image
(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=78597.0;attach=123973;image)


um...that's quite a bit of a stretch innit
Title: Re: Where to begin finding (buying) keyboards such as OTD or Dolphin boards?
Post by: alienman82 on Wed, 25 January 2017, 19:29:38
removed.