Is this custom keyboard worth it???

Matv.99

27 Apr 2022, 21:20

Hey, I want to buy some custom keyboard near me, and just found one that looks pretty sweet. However Iam new to mechanical keyboards and don’t know if it’s worth it spec vise.. can u help me pls.
He is selling it for 180€
This is the offer:

Selling custom keyboard GK68XS 60% RGB, GATERON MX RED SWITCH
Connection via Bluetooth or usb-C.

ABS Black Case
PCB Hotswap Type C Plate
Gateron MX RED switch
Cable USB C - USB A M

Findecanor

27 Apr 2022, 22:03

This keyboard?
If the price new is $105 USD, then No.

Perhaps if the keyboard was outfitted with a special keycap set, then that might have warranted a higher price though.

(I couldn't find that the post above was spam)

Matv.99

27 Apr 2022, 22:20

https://pc.bazos.sk/inzerat/136682292/c ... l-mode.php

This is the one.
I dont know if it will help bcs its in Slovak language but yeah.

AnnoyedWalrus

27 Apr 2022, 22:26

180€ does sound a little bit steep. My slovak is pretty rusty but are those other keycap sets included in the sale?

Matv.99

27 Apr 2022, 22:38

I dont think so…:/

Findecanor

27 Apr 2022, 22:39

Google translate "Na výber viacej verzií klávesnice viď. obrázky" => "To select more keyboard versions, see. pictures".
That makes me think that only the keycaps in the first image are included.

Matv.99

27 Apr 2022, 22:41

Yeah, i think u can choose one version of keycaps and thats it.

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vvp

28 Apr 2022, 06:58

It is a standard layout keyboard. There are many similar off-the-shelf alternatives. Findecanor posted one which is significantly cheaper. It is not worth it.
Greetings from SK.

ntv242ver2

28 Apr 2022, 09:33

do you have access to aliexpress at all? As far as I know, this is sold on aliexpress for half of what they are asking you.

Findecanor

28 Apr 2022, 10:55

BTW. You should include expected shipping cost and import tax into comparisons.
Sometimes buying from within your own country could be cheaper than importing yourself.

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vvp

28 Apr 2022, 12:11

If he is importing to SK then he will pay 20% VAT at the SK customs(*) if the price is higher than about 22 EUR. Otherwise it should be VAT free. It is almost always cheaper to buy from China even when VAT is added to the price. The only problems are the delivery time and hassles or outright impossibility with returning the merchandise. It is very profitable to buy smaller things from Chine like e.g. PCBs or bicycle brake pads etc. These are things one can get for about half the price (or even less) from China than from a local shop.

(*) This is typically handled by the shipping company and paid when the delivery man brings the package. Notice that sometimes the SK VAT is included in the price of the foreign seller. In such a case VAT is not charged again in SK.

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