Author Topic: Best/cheapest place to buy MX switches? (Read 3578 times)

moonexe · « **on:** Thu, 26 December 2013, 02:00:03 »

I'm looking to buy a full set of switches (for 104 keys).
originativeco.com has them for $60/110 switches(If I order these I'll get a few keycaps as well to make it worth it). Are there any cheaper places?

domoaligato · « **Reply #1 on:** Thu, 26 December 2013, 02:01:23 »

7bit on deskthority http://deskthority.net/marketplace-f11/cherry-mx-taking-pre-orders-t2760.html

terran5992 · « **Reply #2 on:** Thu, 26 December 2013, 02:07:23 »

Thiss ^^

Reomero · « **Reply #3 on:** Thu, 26 December 2013, 02:56:53 »

Uhh... isnt €0.65 approx. $0.90US [per switch]? If that's the case, then buying switches from Originative/Mechanicalkeyboards would be better.

dragonxx21 · « **Reply #4 on:** Thu, 26 December 2013, 03:01:33 »

Quote from: domoaligato on Thu, 26 December 2013, 02:01:23

7bit on deskthority http://deskthority.net/marketplace-f11/cherry-mx-taking-pre-orders-t2760.html

Euros and shipping fees makes this MORE expensive than the CONUS alternatives, unless OP is located in Europe.

terran5992 · « **Reply #5 on:** Thu, 26 December 2013, 04:30:49 »

0.o I could have sworn that 7bit gb was in USD

moonexe · « **Reply #6 on:** Thu, 26 December 2013, 05:07:53 »

Actually it's more expensive even before conversion and shipping

Shadovved · « **Reply #7 on:** Thu, 26 December 2013, 05:08:41 »

Quote from: terran5992 on Thu, 26 December 2013, 04:30:49

0.o I could have sworn that 7bit gb was in USD

It has been, and always will be in EUR, which is why I dont buy from 7bit

moonexe · « **Reply #8 on:** Thu, 26 December 2013, 05:36:22 »

It's a bit frustrating to see that each component of the keyboard is worth more than half of its total price. I paid $80 for the damn thing, and could easily pay $100 for a set of keycaps that aren't even printed.

tuxsavvy · « **Reply #9 on:** Thu, 26 December 2013, 05:52:14 »

Quote from: Reomero on Thu, 26 December 2013, 02:56:53

Uhh... isnt €0.65 approx. $0.90US [per switch]? If that's the case, then buying switches from Originative/Mechanicalkeyboards would be better.

I was pointed out by dragonxx21 awhile ago about mechanicalkeyboards website selling a pack of Cherry MX (100) in somewhat cheaper amounts in CONUS region.

http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_list&c=43

Quote from: moonexe on Thu, 26 December 2013, 05:36:22

It's a bit frustrating to see that each component of the keyboard is worth more than half of its total price. I paid $80 for the damn thing, and could easily pay $100 for a set of keycaps that aren't even printed.

It is cheaper in some places to buy them in bulk but don't forget that usually paying a higher price may also mean bettrer quality of stuff. For instance there are people who prefer PBT keycaps on their ABS keyboard. Then there are those who would like dye-sublimated key caps (which lasts for a very long time). Then there are those who would pay lots of money for just a (1) single keycap.

Mechanical keyboards are really an entrance (in my opinion) into the more "professional" world. You generally have to pay a bit for quality stuff probably because that is how it works. Generally rare (as opposed to common as hell membrane keyboards) and also possibly a sign of good quality workmanship that has been accounted for.

moonexe · « **Reply #10 on:** Thu, 26 December 2013, 06:29:11 »

I'm looking for blank white PBT cherry, so even if I shop around, so far I've got exactly two options, and not currently in stock.

I'm cool with the $60 for switches though, it'd just be really nice if someone knows of cheaper

BlueBär · « **Reply #11 on:** Thu, 26 December 2013, 07:12:49 »

Sometimes you can get cheaper switches in the classifieds. Another alternative would be getting a cheap board and desoldering.

yasuo · « **Reply #12 on:** Thu, 26 December 2013, 07:15:39 »

mouser?

terran5992 · « **Reply #13 on:** Thu, 26 December 2013, 07:21:01 »

Quote from: yasuo on Thu, 26 December 2013, 07:15:39

mouser?

mouser?

yasuo · « **Reply #14 on:** Thu, 26 December 2013, 07:22:31 »

mouser

terran5992 · « **Reply #15 on:** Thu, 26 December 2013, 07:25:22 »

Quote from: yasuo on Thu, 26 December 2013, 07:22:31

mouser

Do they sell cherry mx switches?

yasuo · « **Reply #16 on:** Thu, 26 December 2013, 07:27:25 »

Quote from: terran5992 on Thu, 26 December 2013, 07:25:22

Quote from: yasuo on Thu, 26 December 2013, 07:22:31
mouser

Do they sell cherry mx switches?

Sorry i mean,This

moonexe · « **Reply #17 on:** Thu, 26 December 2013, 07:37:18 »

...So which part numbers are which switches?

EDIT: Nevermind, they're all more expensive as well.

RabRhee · « **Reply #18 on:** Thu, 26 December 2013, 08:07:00 »

Conrad list white and black switches at £0.39 (60 cents) each for 100 plus posting. UK only delivery, but someone may be willing to proxy. Not cheaper than Originative, but if you wanted whites it may be an option. Haven't bought from them myself though.

http://www.conrad-electronic.co.uk/ce/en/product/706351/Cherry-Switches----12-VDC-button-module----MX1A-A1NN----Without-locating-pin----NA

moonexe · « **Reply #19 on:** Thu, 26 December 2013, 08:33:53 »

Guess I'll go with originative. I want browns.

regack · « **Reply #20 on:** Thu, 26 December 2013, 09:10:28 »

I'd say that $0.54/switch for brand new seems pretty good. About a year ago I ordered 250 blues from Onlinecomponents for $0.63/sw (including shipping)... but it was 250 switches, and they don't seem to have any browns right now.

moonexe · « **Reply #21 on:** Thu, 26 December 2013, 10:03:43 »

Hopefully I'll be able to sell my black springs/stems and make back some of that money

dragonxx21 · « **Reply #22 on:** Fri, 27 December 2013, 04:48:37 »

Quote from: moonexe on Thu, 26 December 2013, 10:03:43

Hopefully I'll be able to sell my black springs/stems and make back some of that money

how much? I may be interested in those in the near future.

moonexe · « **Reply #23 on:** Fri, 27 December 2013, 07:00:47 »

Hmm how much do they usually go for around here?

terran5992 · « **Reply #24 on:** Fri, 27 December 2013, 07:36:11 »

Quote from: moonexe on Fri, 27 December 2013, 07:00:47

Hmm how much do they usually go for around here?

Less than a dollar each

moonexe · « **Reply #25 on:** Fri, 27 December 2013, 08:03:37 »

Quote from: terran5992 on Fri, 27 December 2013, 07:36:11

Less than a dollar each

We're talking 104 switches here, that's a lot of range.

terran5992 · « **Reply #26 on:** Fri, 27 December 2013, 08:11:38 »

I think the cheapest would be from originatve at about 0.60 USD per switch

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #27 on:** Fri, 27 December 2013, 09:54:48 »

Quote from: moonexe on Fri, 27 December 2013, 07:00:47

Hmm how much do they usually go for around here?

Stems and springs don't bring much.

ideus · « **Reply #28 on:** Fri, 27 December 2013, 10:03:20 »

Quote from: moonexe on Thu, 26 December 2013, 05:36:22

It's a bit frustrating to see that each component of the keyboard is worth more than half of its total price. I paid $80 for the damn thing, and could easily pay $100 for a set of keycaps that aren't even printed.

Welcome to the mechanical boards world

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domoaligato · « **Reply #29 on:** Fri, 27 December 2013, 11:19:55 »

Quote from: moonexe on Thu, 26 December 2013, 05:36:22

It's a bit frustrating to see that each component of the keyboard is worth more than half of its total price. I paid $80 for the damn thing, and could easily pay $100 for a set of keycaps that aren't even printed.

and the blanks are twice as thick as the stock keycaps.

1pq · « **Reply #30 on:** Fri, 27 December 2013, 11:41:57 »

Mechanicalkeyboards.com has 100 switches for $50 (free shipping if you order soon). Just got some clears there.

moonexe · « **Reply #31 on:** Fri, 27 December 2013, 18:25:27 »

Gah, too late. I ordered from originative this morning. But I'm still happy with my order, I'm excited about the extra keycaps I got as well.

lilky · « **Reply #32 on:** Fri, 27 December 2013, 23:58:27 »

mechanicalkeyboards.com sells switches for $0.50 per switch (any type, including clears)

dustinhxc · « **Reply #33 on:** Fri, 27 December 2013, 23:59:10 »

Mouser

1pq · « **Reply #34 on:** Sat, 28 December 2013, 00:09:51 »

Quote from: 1pq on Fri, 27 December 2013, 11:41:57

Mechanicalkeyboards.com has 100 switches for $50 (free shipping if you order soon). Just got some clears there.

Quote from: lilky on Fri, 27 December 2013, 23:58:27

mechanicalkeyboards.com sells switches for $0.50 per switch (any type, including clears)

Copy cat!

You also copied my location lol

berserkfan · « **Reply #35 on:** Sun, 29 December 2013, 03:15:51 »

Just get a secondhand board and desolder yourself. If you're looking for brown or blue switches, Razer is a fantastic alternative. They always have broken old Razer boards going for like $40 shipped, which means you'll get 110 switches for just 40.

Quote from: moonexe on Thu, 26 December 2013, 06:29:11

I'm looking for blank white PBT cherry, so even if I shop around, so far I've got exactly two options, and not currently in stock.
I'm cool with the $60 for switches though, it'd just be really nice if someone knows of cheaper

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Author Topic: Best/cheapest place to buy MX switches? (Read 3578 times)