Author Topic: Cherry is giving away sample packs of microswitches (Read 8568 times)

Silverwind · « **on:** March 28, 2003, 03:40:14 pm »

http://www.cherrycorp.com/snapsample

Take a look.. a friend passed this to me... it may be of use to some of us @ BYOAC.. an assortment of microswitches..

SNAAAKE · « **Reply #1 on:** March 28, 2003, 03:45:23 pm »

Quote from: Silverwind on March 28, 2003, 03:40:14 pm

http://www.cherrycorp.com/snapsample

Take a look.. a friend passed this to me... it may be of use to some of us @ BYOAC.. an assortment of microswitches..

yeahhhhsahhhaa...free stuff..

Thanks for sharing !

zmo · « **Reply #2 on:** March 28, 2003, 04:30:55 pm »

Ooo gonna get me some free stuff!

Smack · « **Reply #3 on:** March 28, 2003, 11:38:36 pm »

I'm all over that like Oprah on a baked ham!!!

Smack

Brax · « **Reply #4 on:** March 29, 2003, 09:24:04 am »

Hmm, doesn't look like the Canucks have a chance considering only States come up as a choice....

I tried to ship it to Michigan, Canada with my real postal code. Wonder what my odds of snagging goodies are? hehe

Dartful Dodger · « **Reply #5 on:** April 02, 2003, 06:42:11 pm »

I filled out the form a few days ago and today I got a phone message from a sales rep, he gave me a number to call him back. I'd like to know if anyone has talk to them yet, and what the conversation was about.

I want to make sure I say the right things to get best samples.

anthony691 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 02, 2003, 08:07:46 pm »

Quote from: Dartful Dodger on April 02, 2003, 06:42:11 pm

I filled out the form a few days ago and today I got a phone message from a sales rep, he gave me a number to call him back. I'd like to know if anyone has talk to them yet, and what the conversation was about.

I want to make sure I say the right things to get best samples.

I am crewed over! I am always online with my dialup; dosn't look like I will be getting this stuff.

IceCold · « **Reply #7 on:** April 02, 2003, 09:40:51 pm »

Well, I did the thing a few days ago. I also signed up for a catalog while I was at it. I got an envelope today with some papers/ads and the catalog on one of those mini cd's, but I still haven't gotten the free stuff. Anybody got their free stuff yet?

Hellfromabove · « **Reply #8 on:** April 03, 2003, 01:29:32 am »

Man this is music to my ears. I love free stuff. Thanx.

-See Ya!!!

Silverwind · « **Reply #9 on:** April 03, 2003, 09:49:28 am »

nope have not got mine yet... Will let you know!

zmo · « **Reply #10 on:** April 03, 2003, 05:56:26 pm »

I'm still waiting too. $:-\$

anthony691 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 03, 2003, 05:59:36 pm »

<Singing a Tom Petty song>
The w a i t i n g is the hardest part...

anthony691 · « **Reply #12 on:** April 03, 2003, 10:29:39 pm »

Got the catalouge today with a Mini CD and some documentation. No sign of free samples with me

Justin · « **Reply #13 on:** April 03, 2003, 11:51:56 pm »

Same here. Got a catalog and mini CD, yet no samples. I didn't even sign up for the catalog. Sounds like a scam to get your address and ship catalog!!!

TacoSmuggler · « **Reply #14 on:** April 04, 2003, 12:31:33 am »

I got the catalog and the Mini CD as well.

I actually think I might buy some switches!!!
(No samples yet though)

As far as it being a SCAM, were you not scamming to get free stuff yourself?

I'll be looking through the catalog and waiting for my free stuff to arrive.....

Smack · « **Reply #15 on:** April 04, 2003, 06:30:34 pm »

I jsut got my catalog and mini-cd in the mail today.

Me wantum fee stuffum!!!

In a pimp voice,"Where's my switches?"

Smack

Brax · « **Reply #16 on:** April 05, 2003, 09:25:22 am »

Quote from: Smack on April 04, 2003, 06:30:34 pm

I jsut got my catalog and mini-cd in the mail today.

Me wantum fee stuffum!!!

In a pimp voice,"Where's my switches?"

Smack

Yo, man! Get your own switches! These here switches is mine!
Sucka!

*giggle*
Where's my furry purple hat?

Smack · « **Reply #17 on:** April 05, 2003, 09:54:39 am »

Word up dog.

(screws outta here in my caddy.)

Smack

Justin · « **Reply #18 on:** April 10, 2003, 12:08:38 pm »

I haven't received the samples yet. Only mini CD and catalog.

Anyone?

BobA · « **Reply #19 on:** April 22, 2003, 06:05:31 pm »

Only a catalog and mini CD up here in Canada. Sure took a long time.

BobA

Brax · « **Reply #20 on:** April 22, 2003, 07:18:53 pm »

Got my catalog and mini cd today as well.

Maybe the dog sled has to make a second trip for the sample switches? I'm sure I could make use of any of the samples too!
*kicks dirt*

Magnet_Eye · « **Reply #21 on:** April 22, 2003, 09:03:34 pm »

I got the catalog and mini cd pack...no free switches.

they are LIARS!!!!!

anthony691 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 22, 2003, 10:34:00 pm »

Let's revolt! They will see many an angry e-mail tonight! JK, but I still am pissed that they bait and switched like that... Okay corny puns aside; I am really upset.

BobA · « **Reply #23 on:** April 24, 2003, 03:10:24 pm »

Just a hint wink wink. I emailed their main email address inquiring about the status of the so called free switch offer and their PR department answered back within a day and said that they had been overwhealmed with requests due to a posting on one of those FREE OFFER sites but that they would put my switches in the mail this week.

BobA

Don't get mad. Be nice and hopefully get your switches.

dirt · « **Reply #24 on:** April 25, 2003, 11:34:30 am »

Quote from: BobA on April 24, 2003, 03:10:24 pm

Just a hint wink wink. I emailed their main email address inquiring about the status of the so called free switch offer and their PR department answered back within a day and said that they had been overwhealmed with requests due to a posting on one of those FREE OFFER sites but that they would put my switches in the mail this week.

BobA

Don't get mad. Be nice and hopefully get your switches.

thanks BobA mine were shipped today.I guess sweettalking does work(a new idea for me)

dirt

nullb0y · « **Reply #25 on:** April 26, 2003, 12:10:18 am »

i just signed up tell me when you actually get the stuff

Brax · « **Reply #26 on:** April 26, 2003, 11:55:09 am »

Quote from: dirt on April 25, 2003, 11:34:30 am

Quote from: BobA on April 24, 2003, 03:10:24 pm
Just a hint wink wink. I emailed their main email address inquiring about the status of the so called free switch offer and their PR department answered back within a day and said that they had been overwhealmed with requests due to a posting on one of those FREE OFFER sites but that they would put my switches in the mail this week.

BobA

Don't get mad. Be nice and hopefully get your switches.
thanks BobA mine were shipped today.I guess sweettalking does work(a new idea for me)

dirt

You actually got switches? What types?

BobA · « **Reply #27 on:** April 26, 2003, 12:02:05 pm »

Didn't get them yet. Canadian border problems etc. Takes alot longer to get here. Will report when they arrive.

BobA

hevnsnt · « **Reply #28 on:** April 28, 2003, 09:00:08 am »

I was showing a buddy of mine how my cab was wired, and he mentioned that he has TONS of cherry switches.. Apparently they are used in a lot of Xerox repairs, and most Xerox places just have butt loads of these laying around. Call up your local Xerox repair man and see if they will give you a handfull or so.

Dartful Dodger · « **Reply #29 on:** April 28, 2003, 06:21:57 pm »

Still no switches, but last Friday I got a second catalog and another mini demo cd.

dirt · « **Reply #30 on:** April 28, 2003, 10:18:26 pm »

I got my switches today.they come in a nice plastic box that has divided holding spaces kind of like a mini tackle box that opens on top and bottom.one side has 4 relays and the other side has one leaf type, two regular type,three really small type,and two toggle switches.Very nice for a freebie.

dirt

Chris · « **Reply #31 on:** April 29, 2003, 12:40:35 am »

Quote from: hevnsnt on April 28, 2003, 09:00:08 am

I was showing a buddy of mine how my cab was wired, and he mentioned that he has TONS of cherry switches.. Apparently they are used in a lot of Xerox repairs, and most Xerox places just have butt loads of these laying around. Call up your local Xerox repair man and see if they will give you a handfull or so.

Cherry makes LOADS of different kinds of switches! They even make several different microswitches with different actuation forces. I tried some that I bought from a regular electronics house, and they required more force than the arcade versions, so much so that quick button presses often didn't register. I use those switches for Pause and Exit and such, things that I don't want activated with a light touch...

The bottom line is just because it's a Cherry switch doesn't mean you'll be able to use it...

Right now, Happs has Cherry switches for 99 cents each, and they come with a free horizontal pushbutton!

--Chris

u_rebelscum · « **Reply #32 on:** April 30, 2003, 12:57:33 am »

Quote from: dirt on April 28, 2003, 10:18:26 pm

I got my switches today... one leaf type...

cherry does leaf switches?

BobA · « **Reply #33 on:** May 05, 2003, 04:18:58 pm »

I received my switches today. No duty and no extra handling charges for free samples. One switch is not a leaf but one with a lever on it.

BobA

nullb0y · « **Reply #34 on:** May 05, 2003, 11:00:00 pm »

got any pics of the contents?

BobA · « **Reply #35 on:** May 06, 2003, 01:36:30 am »

Here is the case. Nice Plano double sided box.

BobA · « **Reply #36 on:** May 06, 2003, 01:38:11 am »

Various assorted switches.

BobA · « **Reply #37 on:** May 06, 2003, 01:39:09 am »

Magnetic switches and magnet.

CitznFish · « **Reply #38 on:** May 07, 2003, 05:48:12 pm »

still waiting for mine......

Silverwind · « **Reply #39 on:** May 09, 2003, 06:43:32 pm »

Quote from: BobA on May 06, 2003, 01:39:09 am

Magnetic switches and magnet.

Magnetic switches sound like a good idea to map to your PAUSE key in mame

you can have it automatically pause your game if you open the coin door etc.. hehe

Apollo · « **Reply #40 on:** May 14, 2003, 07:59:30 pm »

I filled out the request, I wonder if they will ship to New Zealand ( I don't really wonder, I know they won't lol ).

Magnet_Eye · « **Reply #41 on:** July 29, 2003, 06:04:43 pm »

HOLY SH*T! I got my FREE Cherry Sample pack in the mail today! I didn't think it was ever going to come! It only took them 2 1/2 months! $:-\$

It's a cool little plasctic case with compartments, electric box thingy, with a variety of switches. Only 2 regular switches for arcade buttons. Pretty cool. I don't know what to use the other odd switches for, but who knows.

I wish I could take a pic of the sample pack, but someone stole my digicam a couple weeks ago.

Anyone else get theirs yet?

AlanS17 · « **Reply #42 on:** July 29, 2003, 06:06:19 pm »

That's an awful long time! Howmany switches did you get in there? Do any of the other ones look useful if you got creative?

(In other words, would it be worth my while to try to get some free stuff?)

Pipercub · « **Reply #43 on:** July 30, 2003, 02:48:19 am »

After getting and pitching a stack of their CD catalogs I finally got the mini tacklebox with the switches in it. Two are arcade ready and one needs the metal lever popped off.

Magnet_Eye · « **Reply #44 on:** July 30, 2003, 06:08:40 am »

i dunno how "useful" they are. There's a total of six switches in the "tackle box" as pipercub said.

I am sure they are good for something with the right ingenuity.

HEY, THEY WERE FREE!

Justin · « **Reply #45 on:** August 13, 2003, 07:55:39 pm »

After several months, I received my Cherry samples today in the mail. Here are some pics for the curious!

CitznFish · « **Reply #46 on:** August 13, 2003, 09:59:56 pm »

i got mine today too...

AceTKK · « **Reply #47 on:** August 15, 2003, 04:04:04 am »

Mine just came too, nice suprise!

-Ace-

BobA · « **Reply #48 on:** August 15, 2003, 08:39:31 pm »

Looks like they shipped out different samples then the first run. I posted pictures of my samples and I had a total of 11 switches.

BobA

Justin · « **Reply #49 on:** August 15, 2003, 10:36:45 pm »

Quote from: BobA on August 15, 2003, 08:39:31 pm

Looks like they shipped out different samples then the first run. I posted pictures of my samples and I had a total of 11 switches.

BobA

Darn! BobA is right! He got magnetic switches and other goodies... a much better deal. Oh well, can't complain because it was free $:-\$

CitznFish · « **Reply #50 on:** August 16, 2003, 02:09:26 am »

Quote from: Justin on August 15, 2003, 10:36:45 pm

Quote from: BobA on August 15, 2003, 08:39:31 pm
Looks like they shipped out different samples then the first run. I posted pictures of my samples and I had a total of 11 switches.

BobA

Darn! BobA is right! He got magnetic switches and other goodies... a much better deal. Oh well, can't complain because it was free $:-\$

but that case is just soooo cool. Holds my weed, coke, meth, and LSD and keeps them all seperate.

J/K! Drugs are bad, MMmmmkay?

Silverwind · « **Reply #51 on:** August 16, 2003, 09:44:55 am »

got mine too

IceCold · « **Reply #52 on:** August 16, 2003, 02:35:31 pm »

I received mine a couple weeks ago

anthony691 · « **Reply #53 on:** August 17, 2003, 03:43:43 pm »

I have been getting one of those little cases every 2 weeks for two months now! I don't know...

I guess they messed up; whatever I don't mind.


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