The Haul

[photekq]

Mandatory thread music

Lots and lots of NIB Cherry G81-3100SDUs! They all survived the trip from Canada to Wales.

Spoiler:

I also made a throne. I didn't think I'd ever get another chance to be a true Cherry King!

[Redmaus]

So are these only valuable for the caps? Or is there something im missing?

[seebart]

also made a throne. I didn't think I'd ever get another chance to be a true Cherry King!

What are you going to do with all these phote?

[photekq]

So are these only valuable for the caps? Or is there something im missing?

Yeah, just the caps! They are the best MX keycaps in existence though

What are you going to do with all these phote?

Around 25 will be going to DT members and close friends for whatever I paid Not sure what to do with the rest..

[need]

Is there any of those up for sale ?

[Redmaus]

Even though I am not an mx person, I might want a set.

[scottc]

Epic. Great job photekq!

[photekq]

I'm afraid the list is already full up! People expressed their interest awful quickly

[webwit]

Wagner, eh? Elitist! Give me Beethoven any day.

[Chyros]

I like those boxes xD . I've been trying to box up my collection a bit because there were boards sitting on top of eachother which really isn't great...

[bocahgundul]

Wow nice haul photekq

I can just wish that I could try 1 in my life

[derzemel]

grab a glass of wine, put on a red cape, force a cat to sit on your lap, sit on that throne and give us your evilest laugh while listening to this

[jacobolus]

Chyros: I’m not sure about in Europe, but in the US, the best source for bulk boxes is Uline. HaaTa has several hundred of their boxes. They have a size called "keyboard box" which is great for almost everything. (For very tall keyboards from the 70s, you need some bigger size.)

[ramnes]

In Europe: Raja

[kokokoy]

These caps are waiting for your custom photekq!

[XMIT]

Chyros: I’m not sure about in Europe, but in the US, the best source for bulk boxes is Uline. HaaTa has several hundred of their boxes. They have a size called "keyboard box" which is great for almost everything. (For very tall keyboards from the 70s, you need some bigger size.)

There boxes are generally find for storage but really not great for transport. They are a bit thin. The 24x12x4 inch Uline box is my favorite for shipping most keyboards. It is big and sturdy.

In Europe, I think Rajapack is a good source of boxes? Webwit got some from here IIRC.

For this, I hope that photekq offers folks the option of just getting key caps to save on shipping.

[bocahgundul]

Really really nice haul photekq

And I'm here just can wish that 1 day I can try the best cherry keycaps ever

[jacobolus]

Yeah, for storage, which is probably what Chyros needs. The goal is to have a standard size, relatively compact overall, and sturdy enough to hold a lot of weight on top.

For shipping, you want something that you can fit a keyboard wrapped in several layers of bubble wrap into. Or if you’re cheap, a USPS flat rate box.

[Chyros]

Funny, I got sent a Rajapack box by Newcastle a few weeks ago. It was one of those adjustable things, an incredible piece of crap xD . They do do normal flat-pack boxes meant for keyboards though, I might get a few of them . I've been getting them from the recycling centre for free recently, but I've got for cardboard boxes with loose boards in them that could do with boxes. When I get back from holiday I'll see if they have something that will fit vintage boards (which are obviously much bigger than normal keyboards).

[ramnes]

Chyros, I also sent you a keyboard in a Raja box, IIRC!

[7bit]

I take the one with doubleshots and vintage Cherry blacks.

[vivalarevolución]

Noice.

[Chyros]

Chyros, I also sent you a keyboard in a Raja box, IIRC!

Could well be, I know I'm keeping a keyboard in it, but not the one you sent me because it can hold way more. In fact I think I'm holding two of the same model in them atm - both in need of a little bit of work.

[beltet]

Wow... Just wow!

[Khers]

Amazing!

What did it cost to ship that lot across the pond, if you don't mind me asking

[photekq]

Amazing!

What did it cost to ship that lot across the pond, if you don't mind me asking

Not too much actually! I used this : http://www.transglobalexpress.co.uk/

Iirc it was about £300 for 30 keyboards, but that was UPS Express and arrived in two days.

[shreebles]

The motherlode.

[snoopy]

Wow. You could do something like this with them:

[Sayso]

Very nice throne

[smart3877]

Interested product.

Can I purchase?