[WTS] LZ-GH (revised with pictures added)

[danielucf]

$450 give or take depending on what options you want. Key caps not included.

Options: I can configure it to your tastes - MX Blacks, MX Browns, MX Clears, Ergo clears, many types of lubes, springs, and colors of stickers. LEDs can be customized too. I build a mean keyboard. There is also a local business that will powdercoat it to almost any color for about $25-35 if you are interested.

Board features: Two different heights depending on how you attach the bar foot. 86 key classic Cherry layout with 1.5/1/1.5/6/1.5/1/1.5 lower key sizes. Black hard anodized (extremely scratch resistant as in not even keys or coins can scratch it). Switch plate allows full modding of your switches without desoldering, especially if I mod the top housings so the LEDs do not have to be desoldered to remove the top. Full LED capable PCB with four different LED modes. Fully customizable key layout, function layer, and macro mode from trick software.

Picture town:

[demik]

what happened? everybody went gaga over these when the GB started now i've seen them all struggle to sell.

[kmiller8]

what happened? everybody went gaga over these when the GB started now i've seen them all struggle to sell.

huehue

[demik]

well yeah that red was horrible but how does one **** up black?

[Neo.X]

Sorry to see that this one is still for sale, it's a great keyboard and with so many customized option, it makes it even better.

I have too many Korean boards now, otherwise I will go for it.

GLWS.

[CalmB4tehPwn]

Maybe you could do something special with it. Set up a charity thing, but instead of an organization, it goes to a mech keyboard newbie. Hear me out.

There's a lot of good intentioned, eager kids and relatively young adults that just have too many bills to pay, or simply don't have a job, and will never be able to afford a custom keyboard like this. Could barely afford the QFR they've got.

I say you make a thread explaining what it is, and ask for people to post if they've been around the forums actively, but haven't gotten a keyboard they're proud of yet, or if they're veterans, then put in $10 or $20 to help you cover your own costs.

I'd put in 10 bucks for something like then, and I know there's others here as well who would love to give back to the community, in some small way. Then we take a secret vote, PMing you who we think should get it, and you announce who won the vote, and you ship out the keyboard.

That way you get something back for your investment, if not everything, and some lucky kid out there gets their dream keyboard, on the contingency that they do a full review of it, and what exactly makes it better than their used QFR.

[Sifo]

No unassembled option for lower price?

Interesting with the powder coating though.

[BunnyLake]

a month a go i woulda snapped this up as im desperate for one right now, btu someone has one for me apparently

[TLSC.wipeOut]

No unassembled option for lower price?

Interesting with the powder coating though.

THIS unassembled would be a nice option

[SpAmRaY]

No unassembled option for lower price?

Interesting with the powder coating though.

THIS unassembled would be a nice option

It doesn't make much sense for him to disassemble a fully tuned keyboard 

[TLSC.wipeOut]

No unassembled option for lower price?

Interesting with the powder coating though.

THIS unassembled would be a nice option

It doesn't make much sense for him to disassemble a fully tuned keyboard 

oh rofl I thought it was already just a kit and he's also providing the assembly service xD my bad

[metalliqaz]

what happened? everybody went gaga over these when the GB started now i've seen them all struggle to sell.

I remember there was a small struggle to reach 50.

Maybe the market is finally saturated with Korean customs.

Yup.  I guess we got what we wanted.

[Moosecraft]

A few months ago I would have bought this instantly...

[danielucf]

I love the board I just have too many 80% layout keyboards and prefer 75 and 60% sizes when I am not using my Topre. 1800 has grown on me too and I have three to assemble and will probably not keep all of those either.

I kind of like the idea of e everyone donating to help a member get their first nice custom but don't feel right keeping the money, but at the same time I cannot afford to give away such an expensive board.

I could desolder the switches to use on something else but that would really only make it like $400 or so.

[Signature]

I love the board I just have too many 80% layout keyboards and prefer 75 and 60% sizes when I am not using my Topre. 1800 has grown on me too and I have three to assemble and will probably not keep all of those either.

I kind of like the idea of e everyone donating to help a member get their first nice custom but don't feel right keeping the money, but at the same time I cannot afford to give away such an expensive board.

I could desolder the switches to use on something else but that would really only make it like $400 or so.

If this auction was a month later i maybe could have got this as a christmas present

[pmh1410]

GLWS Daniel

[Photoelectric]

I agree with CalmB4tehPwn's sentiments.  I think it's the case of the price being very high and people being reluctant to spend that much, even if they want the board.  The few who do own custom boards either 1. can afford them and already have gotten a few to their exact specifications, or 2. are looking for something specific.  Even $200 is too much for the average mechanical keyboard user.  So I'm betting there are a number of people eyeing your LZ-GH and either wishing it were cheaper, or wishing it were a different color that they chose, or that it had a different layout, or that it had LEDs because they can't solder themselves, etc., etc.  The boards that do get sold successfully through the Classifieds usually stand out in some way, either by reputation (like 456GT or KMAKs, or LZ-SE, or some Hammer cases) or because they stand out in some way in terms of looks (like MistakeMistake's LZ-GH--it would have sold anyway), so those who already own customs feel compelled to add more to their collection.

And on the note of selling--it takes time.  You need some good photographs with and without keycaps, good item description, something to explain the price.  I've sold a few boards now, and many PMs I get are from new forum members who know nothing about GH's history or what customized keyboards imply, or even that they can open switches without desoldering on some plates.  It may take a few weeks, not just a quick auction thread, where it's lumped with other items.

And finally, I'd be in for donating $5-10, as I think it's a worthy cause for a great board.  Could have an auction where the price gradually drops as donation comes in, and the person who wants it the most will have to bid sooner rather than later.  If they pass, it will go to the next lowest bid, and the first bidder loses their place in line.  But I'd limit it to existing GH members with some minimum number of posts.  Before you do the auction, you could still try a straight sale, but again, it can take some time and needs some "LZ-GH for dummies" description.  Just remember that the market for expensive keyboards is pretty small.

[Neo.X]

I agree with CalmB4tehPwn's sentiments.  I think it's the case of the price being very high and people being reluctant to spend that much, even if they want the board.  The few who do own custom boards either 1. can afford them and already have gotten a few to their exact specifications, or 2. are looking for something specific.  Even $200 is too much for the average mechanical keyboard user.  So I'm betting there are a number of people eyeing your LZ-GH and either wishing it were cheaper, or wishing it were a different color that they chose, or that it had a different layout, or that it had LEDs because they can't solder themselves, etc., etc.  The boards that do get sold successfully through the Classifieds usually stand out in some way, either by reputation (like 456GT or KMAKs, or LZ-SE, or some Hammer cases) or because they stand out in some way in terms of looks (like MistakeMistake's LZ-GH--it would have sold anyway), so those who already own customs feel compelled to add more to their collection.

And on the note of selling--it takes time.  You need some good photographs with and without keycaps, good item description, something to explain the price.  I've sold a few boards now, and many PMs I get are from new forum members who know nothing about GH's history or what customized keyboards imply, or even that they can open switches without desoldering on some plates.  It may take a few weeks, not just a quick auction thread, where it's lumped with other items.

And finally, I'd be in for donating $5-10, as I think it's a worthy cause for a great board.  Could have an auction where the price gradually drops as donation comes in, and the person who wants it the most will have to bid sooner rather than later.  If they pass, it will go to the next lowest bid, and the first bidder loses their place in line.  But I'd limit it to existing GH members with some minimum number of posts.  Before you do the auction, you could still try a straight sale, but again, it can take some time and needs some "LZ-GH for dummies" description.  Just remember that the market for expensive keyboards is pretty small.

These is a good post for the people who want to buy and sell Korean keyboards. 

[metalliqaz]

Overanalyzed.  Korean boards are finely crafted and therefore expensive.  Some jerks have eyes bigger than their wallet.  It will move, though.  To sell, use some nice photos!

[Photoelectric]

That's true, but many people just truly don't know what goes into the custom keyboards, making the price what it is.  I'll add my LZ-GH for motivation







Mmmm solid aluminum and steel.  Plus universal plate that allows opening switches to swap / lubricate them is very nice. 
P.S.: you use yours at a high angle!

[okooko]

I'd be inclined to post more pics of the item (in terms of making your add more visual - I think you did have 1 pic in the auction) which will hopefully attract the right audience for your sale.
Its a no brainer that a great ad will get you more views/interest whereas one with words you might struggle to make a good impression.

As for a reasonable cost - I believe your amount is reasonable but whether its going to sell at that price - potentially.
It's a difficult predicament when you are buying a kit/GB as the new buyer would not see much value in, 1. shipping costs to you, 2. assembly (and customisation work will not value add much) which complements the idea that selling as a kit, you will retain more value while performing less work.

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=44120.0
For more pics or inspirations.

[elton5354]

Mmmm that colour.

[divito]

Would love my first custom for my collection. Sadly, the amount that people are asking for (and fairly deservedly so), is simply too much of a luxury at this point in time for myself personally. Aspect of being able to pick a switch, and the powder coat is really nice too.

Wish you luck with your sale. One day I'll be able to join the club.

[metalliqaz]

Man, 450 would not even be top three for me.

[danielucf]

Man, 450 would not even be top three for me.

Top three keyboard price? woa

PS: Updated thread with pictures and better description.

[BliTzKiN]

Thats a really pretty board, really hope it finds a good home. GLWS

[CalmB4tehPwn]

God knows I'd give it a good home, but unfortunately I fall into the "Can't find $450 in the budget for a keyboard" category.

[Mikey Mo]

l want buy it l pm you just now..

[okooko]

l want buy it l pm you just now..

If this sells, its 100% cos of the pictures. =P

[joneslee85]

man, GLWS. This babe deserves a true man to appreciate her

[Mikey Mo]

...l want buy it ...if you here please pm me the paypal id..l just want buy the assembled，thank you

[demik]

people sleep dude, relax.

[catnipz0098]

...l want buy it ...if you here please pm me the paypal id..l just want buy the assembled，thank you

Usually the buyer PMs the seller, or am I wrong?

[SpAmRaY]

...l want buy it ...if you here please pm me the paypal id..l just want buy the assembled，thank you

Usually the buyer PMs the seller, or am I wrong?

Too much excite!

[demik]

...l want buy it ...if you here please pm me the paypal id..l just want buy the assembled，thank you

Usually the buyer PMs the seller, or am I wrong?

it seems like he's waiting for a response from OP

[Mikey Mo]

...l want buy it ...if you here please pm me the paypal id..l just want buy the assembled，thank you

Usually the buyer PMs the seller, or am I wrong?

it seems like he's waiting for a response from OP

No l just wait him to pm me...l pm he and he didnot reply maybe sleep~

[demik]

yeah, so calm down. might annoy him enough that he won't sell you anything.

[danielucf]

...l want buy it ...if you here please pm me the paypal id..l just want buy the assembled，thank you

Someone else was inline ahead of you and has already paid. Keyboard is sold and I'm locking this thread.