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Offline NguyenAdam

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No one likes Filcos anymore?
« on: Fri, 17 June 2016, 01:19:23 »
I remember coming on here years back and the classifieds section was filled with Filcos. What happened? Trying to look for a buyer for my fullsize Majestouch isn't looking too good. :(
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Offline demik

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Re: No one likes Filcos anymore?
« Reply #1 on: Fri, 17 June 2016, 01:27:26 »
THIS IS OFF TOPIC
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Offline nmur

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Re: No one likes Filcos anymore?
« Reply #2 on: Fri, 17 June 2016, 01:29:35 »
Filcos are just fine, however they're just off-the-shelf boards, whereas these days people on gh seem to be more interested in custom builds and topre than previous years

i see filcos being sold on /r/mechmarket though
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Re: No one likes Filcos anymore?
« Reply #3 on: Fri, 17 June 2016, 01:42:45 »
Mostly there became better options at the the filco price point, or similar quality at a lower one.


Filco has stayed pretty much the same and other companies have better options for the money.
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Re: No one likes Filcos anymore?
« Reply #4 on: Fri, 17 June 2016, 02:36:32 »
isn't there literally a thread asking if Filco is still a good brand, filled with dozens of answers saying "yes, yes it is"
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Re: No one likes Filcos anymore?
« Reply #5 on: Fri, 17 June 2016, 02:39:08 »
Quote from: NguyenAdam on Fri, 17 June 2016, 01:19:23
I remember coming on here years back and the classifieds section was filled with Filcos. What happened? Trying to look for a buyer for my fullsize Majestouch isn't looking too good. :(

No, no one is using filcos anymore =)
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Offline WNovizar

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Re: No one likes Filcos anymore?
« Reply #6 on: Fri, 17 June 2016, 03:29:19 »
KUL happened, and people finally realizes that Leopold offering are superior.
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Offline noisyturtle

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Re: No one likes Filcos anymore?
« Reply #7 on: Fri, 17 June 2016, 05:22:44 »
The Filco ping did the murder!

Just kidding, that doesn't exist.
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Re: No one likes Filcos anymore?
« Reply #8 on: Fri, 17 June 2016, 05:26:34 »
My guess is that most people who wanted a Filco have one now and dont want to sell them. I do also feel like Filco as a company hasnt changed much, dont think Ive read about any new models since I first found out about them. Even back then they didnt have anything "new"

Great keyboards Im sure and they have some awesome cases, but really at that price the market really opens up to some super interesting choices
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Re: No one likes Filcos anymore?
« Reply #9 on: Fri, 17 June 2016, 05:56:31 »
they're pretty good and don't afraid of anything.

Mine is quite enjoyable. They're just a solid Costar board.
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Re: No one likes Filcos anymore?
« Reply #10 on: Sat, 18 June 2016, 23:40:05 »
People still use them.

People still buy them.

They are still recommended, although there are so many more good keyboards around these days.

Or maybe it's the Urban Dictionary's definition of the name that puts people off ...
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Re: No one likes Filcos anymore?
« Reply #11 on: Sat, 18 June 2016, 23:59:56 »
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Re: No one likes Filcos anymore?
« Reply #12 on: Sun, 19 June 2016, 03:09:12 »
Quote from: rowdy on Sat, 18 June 2016, 23:40:05
People still use them.

People still buy them.

They are still recommended, although there are so many more good keyboards around these days.

Or maybe it's the Urban Dictionary's definition of the name that puts people off ...

OMG...i HAD to look that up after you mentioned it...wish i had not lol.
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Re: No one likes Filcos anymore?
« Reply #13 on: Sun, 19 June 2016, 03:12:19 »
Quote from: LiquidEvilGaming on Sun, 19 June 2016, 03:09:12
Quote from: rowdy on Sat, 18 June 2016, 23:40:05
People still use them.

People still buy them.

They are still recommended, although there are so many more good keyboards around these days.

Or maybe it's the Urban Dictionary's definition of the name that puts people off ...

OMG...i HAD to look that up after you mentioned it...wish i had not lol.
I too fell into this trap. Learn something new every day.
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Re: No one likes Filcos anymore?
« Reply #14 on: Sun, 19 June 2016, 06:14:20 »
Quote from: LiquidEvilGaming on Sun, 19 June 2016, 03:09:12
Quote from: rowdy on Sat, 18 June 2016, 23:40:05
People still use them.

People still buy them.

They are still recommended, although there are so many more good keyboards around these days.

Or maybe it's the Urban Dictionary's definition of the name that puts people off ...

OMG...i HAD to look that up after you mentioned it...wish i had not lol.

Sorry :p
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Re: No one likes Filcos anymore?
« Reply #15 on: Sun, 19 June 2016, 07:58:17 »
I still love my MJ2's. I'll always hang on to my beige ones.

If you were selling a TKL you'd probably have more people interested.
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