Here is my opinion, post is not meant to bash on a fellow Geek.
If you're looking at your mouse you're doing it wrong. Then again, I haven't exactly been called OCD. If branding matters to you, you can just pony up the extra cash, or DIY with a can of flat black krylon. Might be obvious, but needs to be said.
Changing your mindset in this case is the best choice. Because you were hesitant on branding, you missed out on a good deal. Had you copped, that $10 you saved could have net you three key caps from Keypop.net, since they were going for $2.75 shipped if you got four.
Sent from my HTC Sensation