Keyboard Nut Thread

[Dire]

Lots of new toys arrived today

Most notably a Wowstick and a TS80P

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[RandomSheepZA]

Where did you get the wowstick from?
Have been considering one for a while and think its time to treat myself.

 

[Dire]

Where did you get the wowstick from?
Have been considering one for a while and think its time to treat myself.

Wowstick

I ordered mine online and just picked it up from one of their stores because I luckily stay right down the road from their store in Roodepoort.

You can order online and get it delivered of course though.

 

[shadow.clone]

It's cheaper on Banggood... If you're willing to wait ~2-3 weeks.

 

[Dire]

It's cheaper on Banggood... If you're willing to wait ~2-3 weeks.

I think you'll be dealing with SAPO if you order on banggood though?

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[Bearman]

@Dire My banggood order came with Buffalo Logistics couriers, straight to my door. Think it bypasses SAPO.

 

[IceQB]

Banggood, Wish & the likes have an agreement in place with SAPO now. So packages get tracked correctly & delivered quicker

 

[Mike]

Banggood, Wish & the likes have an agreement in place with SAPO now. So packages get tracked correctly & delivered quicker

I'll believe that when I see it

 

[Mr.Popo]

@Dire My banggood order came with Buffalo Logistics couriers, straight to my door. Think it bypasses SAPO.

How did you set this up? Have been wanting to get a few things from them but that SAPO story... Eish[emoji28]

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[Bearman]

@Mr.Popo I just ordered, and when given the choice of shipping options, I chose the one where the customs fee was included. Was something like a $10/$15 shipping fee? Much was my surprise when that turned out to be a courier company bringing it to my door. Don't know if this has changed, but this was a month ago or so.

 

[Mike]

GB peeps, invoice has been paid.

Our parcel was selected for a random inspection. How freaking lucky - motherfuckers are charging us an extra R198 for that privilege. It should be released soon as it sounds like it has cleared everything now

That also means I'll be sending out final invoices soon (tomorrow probably)

 

[Dire]

GB peeps, invoice has been paid.

Our parcel was selected for a random inspection. How freaking lucky. It should be released soon as it sounds like it has cleared everything now

Inspector: "Why the he'll does anyone need so many switches!? They're a mad man!"

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[shadow.clone]

@Mr.Popo I just ordered, and when given the choice of shipping options, I chose the one where the customs fee was included. Was something like a $10/$15 shipping fee? Much was my surprise when that turned out to be a courier company bringing it to my door. Don't know if this has changed, but this was a month ago or so.

It's still the same. In case anyone is on the fence, I've found Buffalo to be better than Aramex. A low bar to clear, but it's something.

 

[Dire]

It's still the same. In case anyone is on the fence, I've found Buffalo to be better than Aramex. A low bar to clear, but it's something.

So what you're telling me is that I can order from Banggood or Alixexpress with relative peace of mind now?

 

[Bearman]

I would like to know how you guys get around the three items per year from overseas? I have currently reached my limit, so was wondering if I should now register as an importer or something.

 

[Cujo26]

I would like to know how you guys get around the three items per year from overseas? I have currently reached my limit, so was wondering if I should now register as an importer or something.

Luck, mostly

 

[shadow.clone]

So what you're telling me is that I can order from Banggood or Alixexpress with relative peace of mind now?

I haven't used Aliexpress, but Banggood have delivered all orders relatively quickly to my door. Now that I think about it, I recently received a BG order much faster than an Amazon US order (standard shipping).

 

[mervman]

Received an order from Banggood just yesterday. 2 weeks from order to delivery to my door with Buffalo. Selected the tax free option.

 

[RandomSheepZA]

So just a heads up, if anyone is looking for a 3 or 4 prong tool in JHB, Goldsmith & Jewellery Supplies keep stock at like R45

Home - Goldsmith & Jewellery Supplies

Africa’s largest supplier of jewellery and knife manufacturing tools and equipment. All a jeweller and knife maker needs under one roof!

gjsupplies.co.za

Far cheaper than the R170 for a single unit from CPT

 

[PandaAttack1]

So just a heads up, if anyone is looking for a 3 or 4 prong tool in JHB, Goldsmith & Jewellery Supplies keep stock at like R45

Home - Goldsmith & Jewellery Supplies

Africa’s largest supplier of jewellery and knife manufacturing tools and equipment. All a jeweller and knife maker needs under one roof!

gjsupplies.co.za

Far cheaper than the R170 for a single unit from CPT

Nice find @Random_Sheep !

 

[Mike]

Whoop whoop. There's a small chance it arrives at the Midrand depot tomorrow, if it does, I'll take a drive out and collect it 👍🏻

 

[Bearman]

Think I will join the next buy... As I learn more about the hobby, I realise things like the fact that I might need some everglide stabalisers in my life...

 

[jasonleewd]

Think I will join the next buy... As I learn more about the hobby, I realise things like the fact that I might need some everglide stabalisers in my life...

You could pick up Durock V2’s from ctrlshiftesc then. They’re basically the same as everglide stabs. Both made by JWK.

 

[RandomSheepZA]

You could pick up Durock V2’s from ctrlshiftesc then. They’re basically the same as everglide stabs. Both made by JWK.

Am planning on doing the same. So glad they he is getting plate mount so i can replace the ones on my board.

 

[K1NG]

I know its a clone, but this seems like a good deal: Novelkeys x Kailh Cream [PC Link Shop]

Also, receiving my first slightly custom mechanical keyboard from banggood next week, so I am really excited!
It's the Gamakay TK68. I got it with ASA Keycaps. Planning on spraying the case, and also lubing lightly with some teflon bike chain lube.

 

[PandaAttack1]

s seems like a good

I know its a clone, but this seems like a good deal: Novelkeys x Kailh Cream [PC Link Shop]

Also, receiving my first slightly custom mechanical keyboard from banggood next week, so I am really excited!
It's the Gamakay TK68. I got it with ASA Keycaps. Planning on spraying the case, and also lubing lightly with some teflon bike chain lube.

Cool piece of kit for a first board.

Regarding bike chain lube, it is too thin and only lasts a day in the switch.

 

[dotnerd]

So,

I have some new toys!
Caps still underway.

IDOBAO ID80 (75%) from Drop
Durock Clear Stab kit (Tape mod+lubed)
Decided to explore these new switches from TECSEE because shipping was quick and their purple kinda goes with the board. To my surprise they came with additional springs and some 0 rings for only 70$

 

[CptGopher]

So,

I have some new toys!
Caps still underway.

IDOBAO ID80 (75%) from Drop
Durock Clear Stab kit (Tape mod+lubed)
Decided to explore these new switches from TECSEE because shipping was quick and their purple kinda goes with the board. To my surprise they came with additional springs and some 0 rings for only 70$

Wow that purple is looking fresh. What caps are you getting for this build?

 

[dotnerd]

Wow that purple is looking fresh. What caps are you getting for this build?

I was looking at SA Showa but not sure if it will work well. Maybe this board should jsut stay darker and not have lighter keys.

Decisons yo.

 

[ENDU]

I was looking at SA Showa but not sure if it will work well. Maybe this board should jsut stay darker and not have lighter keys.

Decisons yo.

Hear me out... bankruptcy and these 😩

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