Author Topic: One of the best deals I've ever seen on leaf switches!!! (Read 5702 times)

mccoy178 · « **on:** March 07, 2006, 10:27:59 pm »

Thanks to another member here on the boards, I have found a stellar deal for new complete translucent leaf switches. The whole thing: button, spacer, leafswitch, and nut for less than $2 a piece. Once I receive confirmation that mine are in the mail, I will release the name of the company. (just to be sure I get my order) They replied to my email within an hour with prices and I paypaled them immediately. I ordered 30 complete buttons for $55 shipped. The member who gave me the heads up has ordered previously, so it looks like a solid company. Talk about a sweet deal!

pointdablame · « **Reply #1 on:** March 07, 2006, 11:28:37 pm »

wouldn't it have been better to wait til you got your order to post this instead of teasing us?

mccoy178 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 07, 2006, 11:43:30 pm »

What would the fun in that be?

pointdablame · « **Reply #3 on:** March 07, 2006, 11:54:02 pm »

Quote from: mccoy178 on March 07, 2006, 11:43:30 pm

What would the fun in that be?

point taken

Xiaou2 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 08, 2006, 01:29:11 am »

Yes, but is that with "Concave" button tops?

quarterback · « **Reply #5 on:** March 08, 2006, 01:35:49 am »

Quote from: Xiaou2 on March 08, 2006, 01:29:11 am

Yes, but is that with "Concave" button tops?

Yep, they're new translucent wico leaf buttons.

mccoy178 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 08, 2006, 01:56:58 am »

Well, if it's not the man of the hour!

quarterback · « **Reply #7 on:** March 08, 2006, 02:00:21 am »

Quote from: mccoy178 on March 08, 2006, 01:56:58 am

Well, if it's not the man of the hour!

You're too kind.... but I am looking forward to my plaque!

RayB · « **Reply #8 on:** March 08, 2006, 01:56:17 pm »

What's with the giant images in your sig?

screaming · « **Reply #9 on:** March 08, 2006, 04:04:17 pm »

Quote from: RayB on March 08, 2006, 01:56:17 pm

What's with the giant images in your sig?

You know what they say about the size of a man's images.

mccoy178 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 08, 2006, 04:13:16 pm »

Quote from: RayB on March 08, 2006, 01:56:17 pm

What's with the giant images in your sig?

What's with the funny bird in your avatar?

RayB · « **Reply #11 on:** March 08, 2006, 04:20:59 pm »

Quote from: mccoy178 on March 08, 2006, 04:13:16 pm

What's with the funny bird in your avatar?

It's a cartoon character I drew in high school.

The reason I mentioned your sig is that it's really wide and causes scroll bars to appear in my browser. That's all!

leapinlew · « **Reply #12 on:** March 08, 2006, 04:24:25 pm »

Quote from: RayB on March 08, 2006, 04:20:59 pm

Quote from: mccoy178 on March 08, 2006, 04:13:16 pm
What's with the funny bird in your avatar?

It's a cartoon character I drew in high school.

The reason I mentioned your sig is that it's really wide and causes scroll bars to appear in my browser. That's all!

Same here...

how about shrink them suckers down?

mccoy178 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 08, 2006, 04:35:49 pm »

Boo. $:-\$

MYX · « **Reply #14 on:** March 08, 2006, 04:46:16 pm »

the one that really freaks my eyes out is the flashing spider. Don't recall who it is.

F1r3f1ght3r · « **Reply #15 on:** March 08, 2006, 09:43:31 pm »

any name yet?....

fixedpigs · « **Reply #16 on:** March 08, 2006, 10:04:21 pm »

hey that's me...!

mccoy178 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 08, 2006, 10:35:41 pm »

Not yet. Maybe tomorrow. Ever think about PMing me?

mccoy178 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 10, 2006, 06:20:38 pm »

Here you go:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6260761403

I received mine today. I was a little surprised to find that at first there were a dozen off color ones on top, but apparently those were for packaging?! So at first I was worried, but just as advertised, they were in the bottom. Someone buy those fifteen in the link so I'm not on the hook please. Also, just email the guy with what you want and he is quick on the replys.

Toonces · « **Reply #19 on:** March 10, 2006, 07:00:48 pm »

Quote from: fixedpigs on March 08, 2006, 10:04:21 pm

hey that's me...!

I can't stop......staring....AHHHHHH!

hypernova · « **Reply #20 on:** March 10, 2006, 09:31:10 pm »

freaks my eyes out is the flashing spider

I think it actually hurts...you can't stare at it for more than a few seconds.

Kremmit · « **Reply #21 on:** March 10, 2006, 10:57:33 pm »

Hmm. I contacted the guy, and he said no, all he had available is what was pictured in the auction.

I see a similar reply to somebody else that contacted him about complete leaf button setups (who was it?) on the auction page.

I think the guy may not be digging the button requests for some reason.

mccoy178 · « **Reply #22 on:** March 10, 2006, 11:01:59 pm »

That's weird because when I talked to him, I told him that there would be a heavy interest in them and he seemed happy about it. He also said he had anywhere from 10-100 wico 4 way leafswitch joys. Well, I hope someone gets to benefit. He actually sent me two extra red translucent setups and about 8 regular leafswitches and buttons. Arcade gods are lookin' out for me.

Xiaou2 · « **Reply #23 on:** March 11, 2006, 02:29:28 am »

ahhhhhhhhhhhh!!

I WANT TO BILD SPIDERS !!!!!!!!!!

F1r3f1ght3r · « **Reply #24 on:** March 11, 2006, 07:12:40 am »

Quote from: Kremmit on March 10, 2006, 10:57:33 pm

I see a similar reply to somebody else that contacted him about complete leaf button setups (who was it?) on the auction page.

That would have been me....

I'm going to try calling the PH# next....

hypernova · « **Reply #25 on:** March 11, 2006, 11:30:13 am »

I've seen his auctions numerous times in the past. I don't recall ever seeing any actual leaf switches for auction. Plenty of buttons, using those same pictures, but not any switches. It was a few months ago, so I could be wrong, but I don't recall there being any. It was always like that auction said, "without switches, choose color," etc.

Your guaranteed bets are probably the new leaf setup from ponyboy for the microswitch buttons, or contacting level42, and getting some stuff from Suzo. (Located in Netherlands. Only businesses can purchase stuff from them. Level42 has an account or whatever.) I received my stuff in this past week. It's all tungsten variety though. No more regular switches. Costs a little more for the tungsten. Word is that leaf switches are becoming hard to come by there too. That's why only the tungsten versions. After everything, I received 27 switches, maybe 40 nuts, and 12 various buttons for around $110, including shipping to the states. Not exactly a bargain, but it will be worth it in the long run, methinks.

F1r3f1ght3r · « **Reply #26 on:** March 11, 2006, 02:41:05 pm »

Quote from: mccoy178 on March 10, 2006, 06:20:38 pm

Someone buy those fifteen in the link so I'm not on the hook please. Also, just email the guy with what you want and he is quick on the replys.

PM sent

mccoy178 · « **Reply #27 on:** March 11, 2006, 03:21:35 pm »

Quote from: hypernova on March 11, 2006, 11:30:13 am

I've seen his auctions numerous times in the past. I don't recall ever seeing any actual leaf switches for auction. Plenty of buttons, using those same pictures, but not any switches. It was a few months ago, so I could be wrong, but I don't recall there being any. It was always like that auction said, "without switches, choose color," etc.

Your guaranteed bets are probably the new leaf setup from ponyboy for the microswitch buttons, or contacting level42, and getting some stuff from Suzo. (Located in Netherlands. Only businesses can purchase stuff from them. Level42 has an account or whatever.) I received my stuff in this past week. It's all tungsten variety though. No more regular switches. Costs a little more for the tungsten. Word is that leaf switches are becoming hard to come by there too. That's why only the tungsten versions. After everything, I received 27 switches, maybe 40 nuts, and 12 various buttons for around $110, including shipping to the states. Not exactly a bargain, but it will be worth it in the long run, methinks.

Yeah, sorry if this doesn't come through for anyone. I bid on that auction then got the bright idea to email him. He emailed me back instantly saying he had complete set ups(kind of like he didn't understand my question). I emailed him back and asked how much 30 complete buttons would be and he quoted me $55 shipped. So within an hour of seeing the auction, I had paid for them and they were on the way! I called him the next day and he said he packaged them that night and that he had a stock of buttons around. Not a huge stock, but he gave me the impression he had enough for a few orders. Oh well, I hope someone benefits.

RayB · « **Reply #28 on:** March 11, 2006, 06:32:01 pm »

I still don't get it. The auction says "w/out leafswitch and pal nut new"

mccoy178 · « **Reply #29 on:** March 11, 2006, 06:40:58 pm »

Quote from: RayB on March 11, 2006, 06:32:01 pm

I still don't get it. The auction says "w/out leafswitch and pal nut new"

Quote from: mccoy178 on March 11, 2006, 03:21:35 pm

I emailed him back and asked how much 30 complete buttons would be and he quoted me $55 shipped. So within an hour of seeing the auction, I had paid for them and they were on the way!

Again, I contacted him and asked if he had 30 complete. I bid on those 15 right when I saw them because they were so cheap. Notice I haven't won them yet? If I do, I'll get 15 buttons with no leafswitch or pal nut. That would give me a total of 45 buttons. I have received the other 30 in the meantime:


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