Discussion I made a site for choosing keyboard parts within a budget

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I made thock.cc. You choose your budget, size, sound and feel, and it recommends a keyboard build. You can swap parts and see the total as you go.

It's free, no account needed. Prices are approximate US list prices, so check the store before buying.

Would be interested to hear how the cheaper builds compare with what you'd recommend.

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TRUSTED VENDORS

PullingKeys

https://pullingkeys.com - Family owned web store that carries storage containers for switches/keycaps, switches including Gazzew - use code 'BudgetKeebs' for a 5% discount on your order.

Redragon

https://redragonshop.com/ - A budget gaming brand who has stepped up their game lately by adding support for practically all 3/5 pin switches. When they are not running sales the code 'BudgetKeebs' will get you a 10% discount from their shop.

KPRepublic

https://kprepublic.com/ - Is a Chinese based vendor that carries many products, from kits, to switches, to practically anything needed for keyboards. They have a good track record with fulfilling orders on time and correctly, though as with anything in life, some time there are issues. Their support is very helpful in finding solutions. Much better than they were in the past.

Milktooth.nu

https://milktooth.nu - Know what switches feel like before buying them Try 10 switches for 5 days. Discover your favorite switch—right at your fingertips—before making a purchase.

VENDORS TO AVOID OR TO BE CAUTIOUS OF

(Note, these are only suggestions based on personal or second hand experience; these vendors are known to have issues with customer support issues and/or product quality issues)

Chosfox

Multiple reports of credit card fraud, incomplete orders, defective products, orders never delivered - AVOID

MechKeys

Dishonest support, advertising falsely, not standing behind their promises. Everything they sell can be found cheaper elsewhere

GoblinTechKeys

Poor quality, over priced, and poor support. This "hybrid" US/China business is not a vendor that can be trsuted

Keychron

Not only have reports of defective/DOA units increased significantly, they no longer seem to be responding to their post sales support emails, and it has now been revealed that their database was hacked and all of the credit cards used on their site are now at risk, and they have made no statement, so their site could still be compromised. Please be cautious and if possible, avoid completely. (https://www.reddit.com/r/Keychron/comments/1dya8tb/keychron_billing_hacked/ https://www.reddit.com/r/Keychron/comments/1dnuyq5/cc_fraudulent_activity_after_keychron_purchase https://www.trustpilot.com/review/keychron.com)

Keeb-Finder

Be cautious when using this site, it is fully funded via affiliate links which could affect their rating system.

diykeycap(dot)com

Spamming communities across Reddit, drop shipper that sells items from AliExpress at inflated prices.

KeebMonkey and WOBKEY

KeebMonkey/WOBKey is no longer a trusted vendor, complaints have been coming and and we've made the decision to move them to vendors to avoid. We highly advise to not buy anything from this outfit. Though they were once a respected vendor, they have failed many customers and are now not delivering on their promises. Avoid at all cost!

BerserKeys

Vendor to avoid as they are known for breaking set rules to spam their "store" all over the Internet, so much so they have been banned from Reddit altogether. There are much better vendors to choose from in AU.

NuPhy

We are seeing an increased amount of reports of faulty NuPhy keyboards, as well as poor and non-existent customer service and after sales support. Also, many report of shipping via third party unknown courier and many lost packages which NuPhy fails to correct. Caution is advised if choosing to spend money with this business.

Epomaker

Is snatching up all manner of kits, even bad ones (Looking at you Eclair), and now is refusing to honor warranties. We recommend either avoiding Epomaker products, buying the original model (Epomaker is only a reseller/ TH66 = Dukharo66, TH68 = LK67, TH80 = NJ80, etc.), or purchasing from a trustworthy vendor who will accept returns.

Keygeak

New store that has representatives spamming their overpriced by as much as 300% products. Anything they list can be found cheaper elsewhere, even on Amazon.

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