Author Topic: [Interest Check] Cherry Corp. Double Shot Keycaps (Beige/White) (Read 10828 times)

sixty · « **on:** Mon, 20 December 2010, 01:40:48 »

Take an imaginary scenario in which I found a source of original Cherry Corp double shot keycaps in beige colors, 101 keys, ANSI QWERTY US layout in nearly unlimited quantities. No POS or compact 1800 bull****, full sized 101 keys (no winkeys).

How many of you would be interested in buying a set if the price was around $25 + shipping?

I need to judge a kind of rough interest before taking further steps and renting a truck :car:

msiegel · « **Reply #1 on:** Mon, 20 December 2010, 01:51:40 »

if i understand correctly, you located cherry corp's secure underground keycap storage facility and are planning a raid.

awesome

laden3 · « **Reply #2 on:** Mon, 20 December 2010, 02:27:11 »

Can I assume that the spacebar is very long and the caps lock have off-centered stems. Are they ABS/POM/PBT? (I assume that they are ABS, just asking to confirm)

squarebox · « **Reply #3 on:** Mon, 20 December 2010, 02:44:01 »

Interested!

Orphagn · « **Reply #4 on:** Mon, 20 December 2010, 02:59:16 »

I'd be down! Sign me up!

fssbzz · « **Reply #5 on:** Mon, 20 December 2010, 03:17:08 »

will take at least 4 set to get worthily shipping rate.

dewaere · « **Reply #6 on:** Mon, 20 December 2010, 03:29:05 »

noob question: Can they fit on a Filco?
If yes, I'm in.

How much would it cost to send a set from Germany to France?

sixty · « **Reply #7 on:** Mon, 20 December 2010, 03:36:05 »

Quote from: dewaere;266051

noob question: Can they fit on a Filco?
If yes, I'm in.

How much would it cost to send a set from Germany to France?

It will fit besides Capslock, CTRL/ALT, space.
Shipping would be like 5 EUR at most.

PS: Keep in mind this is still only an interest check, and I do not know how many keys I'm looking at yet. The recycling center seems to have several thousands that will need weeding through, I do not know when I will have the time to do this yet, but its good to see enough people interested already.

dewaere · « **Reply #8 on:** Mon, 20 December 2010, 04:17:27 »

Oki thanks.
Let us know!

Please don't damage the caps in your weeding work!

iMav · « **Reply #9 on:** Mon, 20 December 2010, 04:54:19 »

I would definitely be interested as well.

Minskleip · « **Reply #10 on:** Mon, 20 December 2010, 06:50:06 »

I'm interested!

nathanscribe · « **Reply #11 on:** Mon, 20 December 2010, 07:39:52 »

Aye, why not. I'm interested too.

chuckading · « **Reply #12 on:** Mon, 20 December 2010, 08:32:13 »

Interested, beige, white, off white etc., are the best keycaps. Shine is less noticeable on Lighter colored keys compared to dark keys.

Zen · « **Reply #13 on:** Mon, 20 December 2010, 08:35:41 »

Yes !!

sixty · « **Reply #14 on:** Mon, 20 December 2010, 09:02:53 »

k, that is already more than what will fit in my car. close this for now please.

edit: car, not cat. epic typo.

Moogle Stiltzkin · « **Reply #15 on:** Mon, 20 December 2010, 09:19:59 »

Would they all fit on my ducky ?

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It will fit besides Capslock, CTRL/ALT, space.

So only these ? hm .... i could probably use the black double shot keycaps i already have for those non compatible keys to make the color scheme look ok. Should be alright then.

But my concern is what about the missing 3 keys (out of a 104 us ansi layout); which keys might they be :/ other than the 2 windows keys which i don't mind.

Using the IBM Model M keyboard 101 keys as an example; i'm guessing the missing 3 are the 2 windows keys and the menu key. Should be ok then :x

Beige is fine with me. If you do find some other colors let me know as well :}

Anyway sign me up.

itlnstln · « **Reply #16 on:** Mon, 20 December 2010, 09:41:42 »

If anymore come available, I would be in. If you don't hear anything today, please PM me. I will be on vacation after today, so I won't be around here. IMav was feeling generous this holiday and let me out of the dungeon to visit some family.

sixty · « **Reply #17 on:** Mon, 20 December 2010, 10:03:12 »

It will be a while until anything comes in. So far it looks like there are at least 500 sets available, but in reality I will never be able to pop off keys of 500 keyboards and then sort it all out.

I just wanted to check how many people want a set too, so I could roughly estimate how much this will cost in terms of money and time.

So in a month or so we will see how many sets will be available for sale.

That is why I wrote in the first post "take an imaginary scenario...". I don't want anyone disappointed if the deal never goes through due to the stock being recycled before I decide, or something else.

I had previously lost a stock of 30+ Model Ms due to waiting too long and they all were shredded. So I'm not making that mistake with a pre-sale again, until I actually have everything here in my hands.

Moogle Stiltzkin · « **Reply #18 on:** Mon, 20 December 2010, 10:47:44 »

Quote from: sixty;266178

I had previously lost a stock of 30+ Model Ms due to waiting too long and they all were shredded. So I'm not making that mistake with a pre-sale again, until I actually have everything here in my hands.

Omg that is nasty :d those poor ibms :hurt:

iMav · « **Reply #19 on:** Mon, 20 December 2010, 10:49:59 »

how disappointing.

Lenny_Nero · « **Reply #20 on:** Mon, 20 December 2010, 10:52:27 »

I would be interested as well.

Cheers

AvroArrow · « **Reply #21 on:** Mon, 20 December 2010, 14:20:49 »

Interested in a couple of sets as well. Mostly white double-shots on my black Filco would look interesting.

Mr. Perfect · « **Reply #22 on:** Mon, 20 December 2010, 17:54:42 »

Quote from: sixty;266178

It will be a while until anything comes in. So far it looks like there are at least 500 sets available, but in reality I will never be able to pop off keys of 500 keyboards and then sort it all out.

I just wanted to check how many people want a set too, so I could roughly estimate how much this will cost in terms of money and time.

You could just send people the whole keyboard. It would cost more to ship, but the time savings on your part would be considerable compared to pulling 50,500 keys. Besides, maybe people want the keyboard too.

RickyJ · « **Reply #23 on:** Mon, 20 December 2010, 18:48:48 »

If they're G80 series boards, maybe offer whole boards too? Even if they've got black switches people could rape a BW's blue switches for swapping, haha.

tjweir · « **Reply #24 on:** Mon, 20 December 2010, 19:04:27 »

Interested, the glamour shots in the OP look classy.

inlikeflynn · « **Reply #25 on:** Tue, 21 December 2010, 13:56:11 »

I'm interested!

elbowglue · « **Reply #26 on:** Tue, 21 December 2010, 15:53:56 »

Are these sourced from a G80-3000/G81-3000 sized keyboard? Just trying to imagine the shape of the modifier keys.. Thanks.

Moogle Stiltzkin · « **Reply #27 on:** Tue, 21 December 2010, 16:39:09 »

By any chance is this using dcs profile ?

squarebox · « **Reply #28 on:** Sun, 02 January 2011, 09:44:40 »

Any updates?

sixty · « **Reply #29 on:** Sun, 02 January 2011, 10:59:31 »

Not yet, as I originally stated, this will be a long time in the making.

ironman31 · « **Reply #30 on:** Mon, 03 January 2011, 21:46:11 »

I didn't catch this thread a couple weeks ago. If it matters any, I'm interested as well.

iMav · « **Reply #31 on:** Mon, 03 January 2011, 22:18:06 »

Quote from: itlnstln;266167

IMav was feeling generous this holiday and let me out of the dungeon to visit some family.

Wait. What?? I let you out to go get me a pizza. I want my $20 back!

BTW Sixty, I'm in for several sets of these if you can get them.

Oqsy · « **Reply #32 on:** Mon, 03 January 2011, 23:23:40 »

Interest in 2-4 sets

chongyixiong · « **Reply #33 on:** Tue, 04 January 2011, 09:16:15 »

http://www.inpad.com.tw/goods.php?act=view&no=2527

Seems like TW already got themselves on the black sets but yours are definitely cheaper!

In for one set!

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Author Topic: [Interest Check] Cherry Corp. Double Shot Keycaps (Beige/White) (Read 10828 times)