iMav, I don't really hang out at DT, but I will have to soon enough if it proves difficult to get the board that I want. Thanks for the suggestion.
MagicMeatBall, I have been watching to see if qtan posts any new boards, so I have noticed the one with black switches, but I am trying to avoid getting the least desirable of the three as long as possible (black switches). And there is also the fact that I wouldn't mind buying a used board to save a couple of dollars

I'll update the thread by removing the black switched board request for now, since I in earnest only want the brown or red switches right now.
Don't forget that there are hidden gifts for whomever sells me the board. You don't only get the rainbow set for free (about a $40 value I think), but I am also throwing in something else to help you get over the loss of your Poker :typing: