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Offline eugenius

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A lot of topre sales lately ....
« on: Wed, 22 June 2011, 18:44:23 »
Is it because of the new cherry red keyboards ?
Cherry ErgoPlus MX5000 + MX5700 / IBM Model M

Offline fullofenergy

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« Reply #1 on: Wed, 22 June 2011, 18:53:15 »
topre sales in classified probably

Offline theferenc

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« Reply #2 on: Wed, 22 June 2011, 19:06:28 »
Maybe. Maybe they buy it to try it, decide they don't like, and figure they can sell it here for most of what they paid. It generally works that way, too.

I mean, we might as well comment on a lot of Cherry sales. Or a lot of Filco sales. Or a lot of IBM sales. It's the classified section, it's there so we can try keyboards without much pressure, selling those we don't like. I know I've used it that way with the different cherry switches I've tried.
HHKB Pro 2 -- Custom UNIX layout Unicomp Customizer 101 -- IBM Model M 1391401 (modded to UNIX layout) -- IBM 1397000 (also UNIX layout) -- SSK in UNIX layout -- Model F 122 key in UNIX layout (Soarer USB "native")
 
CST L-TracX trackball -- Kensington Expert Mouse trackball

Offline nhwhaup

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« Reply #3 on: Wed, 22 June 2011, 21:59:15 »
More topre sales in the classified here most likely due to the non-returnable policy on them at EliteKeyboards. Pretty much most of the others can be returned where purchased.
Current in order of preference:  RealForce 87U Silent White with variable weighted keys X 2, Filco Majestouch 2 Tenkeyless with Linear Reds, Filco Number-pad, Poker with Linear Reds

Sold or returned:  Multiple Microsoft and Logitech keyboards, Das Keyboard Silent, Cherry 6140, RealForce 103UB, RealForce 86U, Filco Majestouch 2 full sized with Linear Reds

Offline eugenius

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« Reply #4 on: Thu, 30 June 2011, 23:36:45 »
I was talking about the classifieds yes ... I rarely check the forum, but a year or two ago there were almost no topre kb's for sale. :)
Cherry ErgoPlus MX5000 + MX5700 / IBM Model M

Offline siz2rp

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« Reply #5 on: Fri, 01 July 2011, 00:08:16 »
I bought a Realforce variable and liked the key feel but not the variable weighting.  Bought a HHKB and now need to dump my realforce.

I can understand why someone could have buyer's remorse ... at that price, if it isn't EXACTLY what you want, well - its a shame.

Offline ~Blood~

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« Reply #6 on: Fri, 01 July 2011, 10:04:07 »
yea, because they had no 45g uniform!

Offline SecrtAgentMan

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« Reply #7 on: Fri, 01 July 2011, 10:04:42 »
You can get a 45g uniform if you e-mail Leopold.

Offline ~Blood~

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« Reply #8 on: Fri, 01 July 2011, 10:33:06 »
I'll get an iso 45g from keyboardco soon in tenkeyless, super-raaaare

Offline redpill

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« Reply #9 on: Fri, 01 July 2011, 10:36:38 »
Tough economic times could be contributing to the situation also.  A $275 keyboard may seem like a good idea when you have a steady paycheck, but for folks who suddenly find themselves laid off it looks like half a car payment sitting on your desk.

^ Current Favorite ^  Topre Realforce 87UB 55g  |  Topre Realforce 103UB 55g | KBC Poker/Browns/Sanded KeycapsDucky 1087 | Filco MajesFoam-2 | IBM Model M 1390131 Feb '87 | Still Love: Microsoft Trackball Explorer x3 | Now Unused:  Microsoft Natural Ergo 4k x2