Geekhack Records !

[okooko]

Hi All,

As the title suggests.

What I envisage to be here include are things like, but not limited to:
-Highest price paid (for various items, KB, CC, brobot)
-Fastest sales (very hard to track , assuming sale not set up prior to post thread etc)
-Most keyboards owned (can split up into sections, most 60%, most customs, most etc...)
-Most charitable (some names come into mind here)
-open to suggestions

What I don't see including are things like, most posts in a span of time, world records, and non-GH forum related things.
As for anonymity I can update according to requirements of the buyer/seller/owner.

Personal records where applicable, non commerical hehe.
Until I get better records, I'll post how is currently leading in certain sections until further notice.

Highest Price
Keyboard: $600 - 456GT
Single Keycap - CC: $500 (inc $180 GH donation) - Mr. Friday
Single Keycap - Brobot: $150 - Dark Gunmetal
Single Keycap - GirlDC: $355 - Ironman SH Rosegold
Single Keycap - Other: $250 - Red Cherry Doubleshot Esc
Keycap Set: $400 - Olivetti
Biggest Auction: 1. Glissant - May13 ($3349+ Ongoing) | 2.Glissant - Sep12 ($2844)
Groupbuy - Total Cost: 1. $xx,xxx - R4 | 2. $36,000 - DSA Retro Set | 3. $23,700 - GMK

Largest Collection
Keyboards - ALL inc Keypads: Tsangan (~35) Jan13
Keyboards - G80 - 1800's: ivanivanovich (10)
Keyboards - Korean Customs: Tsangan (~16) Jan13
Keyboards - 60%'s: Halverson (7)
Keyboards - IBM M's: Tipo33 (21)
Single Keycap - CCs: Tsangan (going by one of his photos, aside from CC himself)
Single Keycap - Brobots: TJCaustin (14)
Single Keycap - GirlDC: Shadovved (12-15?)

Misc
Most Giveaways: Glissant (3)
Most Charitable - Single Item: jdcarpe - KMAC ($400)

Other

[jabar]

$250 Cherry Doubleshot Red Esc

[Michael]

$500 Mr Friday

[The_Ed]

inlikeflynn has the biggest collection of 1800's.

[inlikeflynn]

inlikeflynn has the biggest collection of 1800's.

 

what  about these awesome records too
-most sets of used Cherry DS sitting in their office (150)
-most $hitty MY boards sitting in their garage (172)
-most money spent at an e-recycler in a single trip ($$$$)
-dumbest member for coming up with the idea to-do the $10 MY7000 Group Buy

[tipo33]

I believe I have the largest collection of model M's.  I'm not sure though...

[Halverson]

Did DSA retro GB cost more than R4?

[okooko]

Did DSA retro GB cost more than R4?

Unsure, I was looking though GB's yesterday and came across the Retro being $36k, going by quick calcs is more than Klaxon but I wasn't here for R4, so please update if you can.

[Sifo]

Apparently I've been given the honor of holding the record of "Most Blue Keyboard", if that counts.

[okooko]

Apparently I've been given the honor of holding the record of "Most Blue Keyboard", if that counts.

If its more than 5 I'll take it. =P

Otherwise you made me think of a good category, members with the most horribly decorated boards (not a personal dig at anyone just see how bad you could make your board look with the caps you have lol) might be a waste of time though

[Halverson]

I think Shaddovved may have the most GirlDC caps....well Ironman caps at least.

[okooko]

I think Shaddovved may have the most GirlDC caps....well Ironman caps at least.

I'll add, I think he said he was about 2-3 off a tenkey full of ironmen

oh biggest auction is $3202 for glissants current one, nice!

[fohat.digs]

A shrink would have a field day here.

I could not even remotely touch any record, yet I sometimes feel embarrassed by "keeper collection" and "parts collection"

[okooko]

Included many of the suggestions in various categories.

I'll wait til lunch so I can look through GH for more info.

Disclaimer: This thread will not be used as reference material for shrinks
Didn't bother putting buyers for the highest paid sections although are easy to find.
Only put names for largest collections.

[tipo33]

Keyboards - IBM M's: Tipo33 (lots)

I will do an official count when I get some time.

[Michael]

Hmm, I am mostly certain R4 was much bigger than the DSA retro set GB

[tipo33]

Just did a quick count, I'm got 21 Model M's.  I may have some more hiding somewhere...

[okooko]

Hmm, I am mostly certain R4 was much bigger than the DSA retro set GB

Before my time Bro, shoot me a figure or ill have a look soon

[Sai]

wasnt the brobot priced at $150 in MiMic's auction? i think it was a gamer set though. can't remember well enough.

[okooko]

wasnt the brobot priced at $150 in MiMic's auction? i think it was a gamer set though. can't remember well enough.

I'm going through the motions of looking at all the recent biggest auctions/sales (at least from my time here)
But if anyone can shoot me some more ideas of categories or etc please do so.

[Glissant]

This is an interesting thread.
I just wanted to add that I highly doubt I'm the most charitable in the community. I'm not even sure I've given most stuff away in a public way. So I don't feel comfortable being on that list with so many other people being more than generous just not saying much about it . (The most charitable part of the list I mean)

[Sai]

Item #2:   $150-  tjcaustin  - metal hybrid gamer set
Item #3:   $125-  TheBinary  - metal hybrid

[tjcaustin]

I have 14 bro-bots currently (will have more at some point, I'm sure)

[okooko]

This is an interesting thread.
I just wanted to add that I highly doubt I'm the most charitable in the community. I'm not even sure I've given most stuff away in a public way. So I don't feel comfortable being on that list with so many other people being more than generous just not saying much about it . (The most charitable part of the list I mean)

I've worded the section in a way that you can remain on there without feeling uncomfortable.

If you would like me to remove it, just post below and your wish shall be granted!

TJ, added.

[Glissant]

It's not a problem. I just wanted to make it clear that I am sure there are plenty of other people that give a lot more than I could ever dream of doing =). This community has so many awesome people.

And tjcaustin;

[tsangan]

Can't beat Kisa when it comes to CCs

[gliy]

Wouldnt scarface be the most expensive keycap set? longweight mentioned it costing around $600 after shipping

[tsangan]

Wouldnt scarface be the most expensive keycap set?

original price not really

[jcrouse]

$500 Mr Friday

Get the fact straight, please. The winning bid in the auction was $380. The clack was donated by CC himself and he told the seller he had to donate a certain amount to GH. Since I, the one who bid $380, I wanted the full amount to go to the seller so I donated another $120 so the seller conld use it for the donstion to GH and use the full $380 for his personal crisis. Of course my old nemesis Dan twisted the story to make me look as bad as possible, no surprise to most, and then a few of his "followers" propogated the story, like this. Bottom line ... the winning bid FOR THE CLACK, was $380. If you need validation, ask the seller. Also, because he is sincere, genuine and generous CC threw in another clack with the mx Mr. Friday when he shipped it to me. The freebie was the CC autographed (CC - #2) topre Mr. Friday. Ended up being a pretty good deal, I think. But more important was the reason for the auction and the money raised.

John

[fohat.digs]

Paying ultra-premium prices for keycaps is collecting, like stamps. I don't see how they enhance the physical experience.

Being more practical, I am curious about things like those $1K+ M-15s, etc, are they worth it?

And, for example, the loving care and work that go into hand-crafting your own "perfect" keyboard - that all-metal Filco comes to mind.

How about records for hours of hands-on workbench time invested into a keyboard, rather than crass numbers and dollars? And was it for aesthetics (those stunning brass steampunk marvels) or function (careful tweaking/lubing/adjusting each of 100+ switches)?

I know that these investments are much harder to nail down, but seem more interesting to me than bragging about your sagging storage shelves.

[Michael]

$500 Mr Friday

Get the fact straight, please. The winning bid in the auction was $380. The clack was donated by CC himself and he told the seller he had to donate a certain amount to GH. Since I, the one who bid $380, I wanted the full amount to go to the seller so I donated another $120 so the seller conld use it for the donstion to GH and use the full $380 for his personal crisis. Of course my old nemesis Dan twisted the story to make me look as bad as possible, no surprise to most, and then a few of his "followers" propogated the story, like this. Bottom line ... the winning bid FOR THE CLACK, was $380. If you need validation, ask the seller. Also, because he is sincere, genuine and generous CC threw in another clack with the mx Mr. Friday when he shipped it to me. The freebie was the CC autographed (CC - #2) topre Mr. Friday. Ended up being a pretty good deal, I think. But more important was the reason for the auction and the money raised.

John

Don't be mad, the total spent from your side was $500. That is a fact. So I am not sure why you are trying to get defensive.


The point of the thread was 'most spent'. And the total spent was $500. Does that need more explanation?

[jcrouse]

No defensiveness meant what so ever, seriously. The fact is, there was an auction and the winning bid was $380. If I were making a list I would want it accurate. I also donated to GH. Do we add that in? If behind the scene I added an extra $1000 for the seller' emergency, is it now a $1500 clack? Just seems a little weird to me, thats all.

John

[esoomenona]

Don't let people drag you into their arguments and exaggerations of particularities, jcrouse. There is no winning in those situations around here. Minds are set on rejection of almost everything.

[boost]

In about 2 weeks ill have 50 lzgh. Do I hold the largest Korean collection?

[jcrouse]

Don't let people drag you into their arguments and exaggerations of particularities, jcrouse. There is no winning in those situations around here. Minds are set on rejection of almost everything.

I'm good, but thanks for the support. Just wanted to clarify.

Thanks moose,
John

[Michael]

It doesn't matter how you wanted the money split up, the fact is you put $500 as your bid on the auction. If you want to argue over semantics all day, go for it.

[okooko]

Arguments aside, for clarity for that item

I've updated it to relflect the charitable donation made by jcrouse included in this final bid.

Take it how you will, if someone else spends anything close to $380 I'll put them there also.

[Dubsgalore]

Biggest 60% is a title that would be cool to have
i love my 60%'s
i want more!

[okooko]

In about 2 weeks ill have 50 lzgh. Do I hold the largest Korean collection?

That'd be commercial quantities, so maybe not =D

I read somewhere that CC had around 800boards in a warehouse =.="

[esoomenona]

It doesn't matter how you wanted the money split up, the fact is you put $500 as your bid on the auction. If you want to argue over semantics all day, go for it.

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Hey, Bro. Y U cross out my name with your red line? You want beef?

[Michael]

Hey, Bro. Y U cross out my name with your red line? You want beef?

I am a vegetarian bro. No thanks.

[metalliqaz]

Based on ClickClack's signature, he must have a spot in here somewhere...

[okooko]

It doesn't matter how you wanted the money split up, the fact is you put $500 as your bid on the auction. If you want to argue over semantics all day, go for it.

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Hey, Bro. Y U cross out my name with your red line? You want beef?

Dat $21 on GH badges, most spent on badges. fo sho'

[Halverson]

Biggest 60% is a title that would be cool to have
i love my 60%'s
i want more!

Most 60% ehh....4 pokers, a pure, HHKB, F660C (almost 60%), and incoming GH60.

[tsangan]

In about 2 weeks ill have 50 lzgh. Do I hold the largest Korean collection?

You had it won without the LZGH buddy

[inlikeflynn]

I was joking about these by the way:
Most sets of used Cherry DS: Inlikeflynn (150)
Most MY boards: Inlikeflynn (172)

that is mostly all just from the MY7000 GB and soon none of it will exist. so those don't need to be up there

[Halverson]

I was joking about these by the way:
Most sets of used Cherry DS: Inlikeflynn (150)
Most MY boards: Inlikeflynn (172)

that is mostly all just from the MY7000 GB and soon none of it will exist. so those don't need to be up there

Biggest keycap pulling party ever, Flynn?

[inlikeflynn]

I was joking about these by the way:
Most sets of used Cherry DS: Inlikeflynn (150)
Most MY boards: Inlikeflynn (172)

that is mostly all just from the MY7000 GB and soon none of it will exist. so those don't need to be up there

Biggest keycap pulling party ever, Flynn?

more like 1st and last keycap pulling party ever

[tsangan]

I was joking about these by the way:
Most sets of used Cherry DS: Inlikeflynn (150)
Most MY boards: Inlikeflynn (172)

that is mostly all just from the MY7000 GB and soon none of it will exist. so those don't need to be up there

Biggest keycap pulling party ever, Flynn?

more like 1st and last keycap pulling party ever

Send my regards to your mind and hands

[funkymeeba]

I feel like HaaTa certainly has to have at least SOME record here. Definitely the most unique keyboard collection.