This page contains KeyChatter’s Group Buy Tracker. A group buy is when a group of keyboard enthusiasts pool money to place a bulk manufacturing order. Group buys are common for keyboards, keycaps, and accessories. They save you money and allow you to buy interesting products that retailers do not normally stock.
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- The tracker is updated at least every 2 days. Last updated: 4/10/2015
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| Name | Type | Description | Price | Switch | Vendor | Link | End Date | Added On |
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| Grifiti Chiton Fat Keyboard Sleeve | Other | A neoprene keyboard carrying sleeve. Comes in 12", 14", and 17" styles. | $8.99 | N/A | Massdrop | Grifiti Chiton Fat Keyboard Sleeve | 04/16/15 | 04/10/15 |
| Grifiti Slim Wrist Pads (2-Pack) | Other | Bundle deal. 2 skinny neoprene wrist rests. | $14.99 | N/A | Massdrop | Grifiti Slim Wrist Pads (2-Pack) | 04/16/15 | 04/10/15 |
| Varmilo VA87M | Keyboard | Varmilo's standard TKL. Features a low-profile case. Not compatible with Macs. Made at the same factory where Leopolds are produced. "At check-out, you can choose your Cherry MX switches (Brown, Red, Green, or both types of Grey) and Keycap Color style (Grey with dye-sublimated/top-printed Black legends, Black with laser-engraved/front-printed Gold legends, White with laser-etched legends, Mint with laser-etched legends, or Pink with laser-etched legends) with the option to add White LED Backlighting." | $109.99 | Cherry MX | Massdrop | Varmilo VA87M | 04/19/15 | 04/10/15 |
| Noppoo Nano 75-S | Keyboard | A unique 60% layout with a top function row. Layout is standard. Comes with NKRO and PBT keycaps. Fully standard. | $69.99 | Cherry MX | Massdrop | Noppoo Nano 75-S | 04/19/15 | 04/10/15 |
| Thermaltake Poseidon ZX Illuminated | Keyboard | A basic, backlit TKL with multimedia controls. Has four levels of brightness. TKL version of the Poseidon Z Illuminated. | $64.99 | Cherry MX Compatible--Kailh | Massdrop | Thermaltake Poseidon ZX Illuminated | 04/17/15 | 04/08/15 |
| Thermaltake Poseidon Illuminated Cherry MX Blue | Keyboard | A basic, backlit full-size board with multimedia controls. Has four levels of brightness. USB cable is not detachable. | $69.99 | Cherry MX | Massdrop | Thermaltake Poseidon Illuminated Cherry MX Blue | 04/17/15 | 04/08/15 |
| Noppoo EC108-Pro | Keyboard | The EC108-Pro is the second Topre clone with MX-compatible stems, the first being the CM Novatouch. Unlike the Novatouch, which has genuine Topre parts, the Noppoo has knock-off clones. Available in 45g-uniform and 35g-uniform weighting. No TKL version has been announced. | $119.99 | Topre w/ Cherry MX stem | Massdrop | Noppoo EC108-Pro | 04/17/15 | 04/07/15 |
| TEX Yoda TrackPoint Keyboard | Keyboard | The TEX Yoda is the only commercially available mini keyboard to feature an IBM-style trackpoint. Has a standard layout, but 3rd party G, H, and B keys must be modified to fit around the trackpoint stick. | $199.99 | Cherry MX | Massdrop | TEX Yoda TrackPoint Keyboard | 04/17/15 | 04/07/15 |
| Two Tone Doubleshot ABS Keycaps | Keycap set | Doubleshot keycaps from Tai Hao, available in Olivette, Dolch, and Granite. | $22.99 | Cherry MX | Massdrop | Two Tone Doubleshot ABS Keycaps | 04/14/15 | 04/06/15 |
| O2 Hurricane Industrial Canless Air | Other | A battery-powered, rechargeable, canned air replacement system. | $79.99 | N/A | Massdrop | O2 Hurricane Industrial Canless Air | 04/14/15 | 04/06/15 |
| Ducky Year of the Horse | Keyboard | The Ducky Mini is a low-profile 60% with two-color backlighting (like the KBParadise V60), programmability, Fn key relocation, mouse control keys on the function layer. The Year of the Horse edition has a full-aluminum case and a special edition spacebar. | $149.99 | Cherry MX | Massdrop | Ducky Year of the Horse | 04/16/15 | 04/06/15 |
| Granite Keycap Set | Keycap set | Dyesub PBT in DSA profile. One of the most loved Signature Plastic keycap sets of all time. Make sure to order all the child kits you need! | $29.99+ | Cherry MX | Massdrop | Granite Keycap Set | 04/19/15 | 04/06/15 |
| The Material Metaphor | Keycap set | A new dyesub PBT set from SP in DSA profile. An alternative to Granite. Inspired by Android's new Material Design UI. | $40+ | Cherry MX | SP/PMK | The Material Metaphor | 05/04/15 | 04/06/15 |
| Inked and Screened Patent Prints | Other | Silk screened prints of patent drawings. Keyboard related designs include a typewriter and a Cherry MX switch. | $19.99 | N/A | Massdrop | Inked and Screened Patent Prints | 04/15/15 | 04/03/15 |
| GMK Electric Bluegaloo Modifier Set With Escape Pack | Keycap set | A blue GMK modifier pack for Cherry MX keyboards. A small ESC pack is also available. | $42+ | Cherry MX | billnye via GeekHack | GMK Electric Bluegaloo Modifier Set With Escape Pack | 05/10/15 | 04/03/15 |
| V60 Mini | Keyboard | The V60 is KBParadise's response to the Poker II. It has the same, standard layout, but a different, arguably improved function layer. All models have backlighting -- 2 colors that you can switch between. Includes spare keycaps for all possible DIP switch settings. Compatible with Poker II cases/trays. Unlike the Poker II, does NOT have a programmable layer. | $89.99 | Cherry MX | Massdrop | V60 Mini | 04/12/15 | 04/02/15 |
| V60 Matias Mini | Keyboard | The V60 MTS is a V60 variant that uses Matias ALPS switches, the first 60% to do so. Available from Massdrop with Matias Quiet, Clicky, or new Quiet Linear. | $89.99 | ALPS | Massdrop | V60 Matias Mini | 04/12/15 | 04/02/15 |
| Infinity ErgoDox Kit | Keyboard | New ErgoDox model. The new model features two independently operable halves, improved programmability, ALPS switch support, USB 3.0, and LCD screens to display layer information. Also, all components except switches are now pre-soldered, significantly lowering the barrier to entry for folks not interested in soldering SMD components. | $199.99 | Cherry MX/ALPS | Massdrop | Infinity ErgoDox Kit | 04/20/15 | 03/31/15 |
| 1976 Add-On Slang-Specialty-Winkeyless | Keycap set | An attempt to make some failed kits from the 1976 Signature Plastics group buy. | $1.20+ | Cherry MX | engicoder via GeekHack | 1976 Add-On Slang-Specialty-Winkeyless | 04/15/15 | 03/27/15 |
| Multi-Functional Steel Switch Holder | Other | A small metal switch holder that can hold up to 4 MX-compatible switches. Can be used to make a switch tester, a small keyboard, etc. Cost is 10 GBP, or about $14.89. | $14.89 | Cherry MX | Dihedral via GeekHack | Multi-Functional Steel Switch Holder | Until sold out | 03/27/15 |
| 60% ALPS PCB | Other | A 60% ALPS-compatible PCB that fits inside a Poker case. | $10+ | ALPS | hasu via GeekHack | 60% ALPS PCB | TBD | 03/11/15 |
| Alt Controller Board for HHKB | Other | hasu's programmable alternate HHKB controller board. Once installed, your HHKB will be fully programmable. Also offers a Bluetooth controller. | $47+ | Topre | hasu via GeekHack | Alt Controller Board for HHKB | TBD | 03/11/15 |
| GMK Red Alert & Olivetti | Keycap set | GMK classic beige keycaps with red or blue legends. Fully compatible with most modern keyboards. Thick doubleshot ABS plastic made on the original Cherry equipment. | $198.00 | Cherry MX | Photekq via GeekHack | GMK Red Alert & Olivetti | TBD | 02/25/15 |
| Gateron switches | Other | Individual Gateron switches. Can mix-n-match. | $0.24 | Cherry MX Compatible--Gateron | hwood34 via GeekHack | Gateron switches | TBD | 02/18/15 |
| Gateron clear switch tops | Other | Replacement clear Cherry MX switchtops manufactured by Gateron. Limited quantity available. | $0.50 | Cherry MX Compatible--Gateron | Zeal | Gateron clear switch tops | Until sold out | 02/16/15 |
| [CTRL]60 | Keyboard | A custom 60% featuring a fully-programmable PCB and CNC-cut aluminum case. Supports most popular layouts. Note: cases are sold out, only PCBs are available as of 2/18/2015. | $50+ | Cherry MX | [CTRL]ALT | [CTRL]60 | TBD | 02/07/15 |
| SmallFry Keyboard Kit (40% keyboard!) | Keyboard | A JD40 keyboard with titanium top and bottom plates, plus a sorbothane internal gasket. All profits to be donated to the Nathan J Walter (aka SmallFry) foundation. Note that there have been ongoing delays with this GB, and it is not clear how many units are left or exactly when orders will close. If you're interested in joining, get more info from organizer. | $159.00 | Cherry MX | Geekhackers.org | SmallFry Keyboard Kit (40% keyboard!) | TBD | 02/07/15 |
| Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards | Single/artisan keycaps | A single Cherry MX key inspired by Titanfall. | $6.00 | Cherry MX | mindfulmachine via GeekHack | Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards | TBD | 02/07/15 |
| Simply 60 ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers! | Keyboard | A SPRiT PCB with an acrylic plate (has cutouts for switchtop removal), gold plated stabilizers, and screws. Can also order switches, gold plated springs, LEDs, and SIP sockets. In-stock and ships immediately. | $95.00 | Cherry MX | Zeal | Simply 60 ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers! | TBD | 02/07/15 |
| 60% PCB+Case+Parts | Keyboard | A custom 60% board with many options. Supports ANSI and ISO, fully programmable, all common layouts and keycaps including winkey/winkeyless/HHKB and unusual keys like 6x spacebars, 1x backspace, etc. Can select from 3 different acrylic layered case options. Notably, can order all needed parts along with the board, including switches, lube, LEDs, stabilizers, etc. Note: GB organizer is busy and orders are on hold as of 2/18/2015. | $50+ | Cherry MX | SPRiT via GeekHack | 60% PCB+Case+Parts | TBD | 02/07/15 |
| MX Gold Springs | Other | Gold plated and regular MX springs, available in 10+ weightings. Some weights are sold out as of 2/5/2015. Note: GB organizer is busy and orders are on hold as of 2/18/2015. | $6+ | Cherry MX | SPRiT via GeekHack | MX Gold Springs | TBD | 02/07/15 |