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    - [falba.tech](https://falba.tech/) : custom wooden bamboo cases, and some acrylic and carbon ones. Switch packs (65 browns at 48EUR). Other parts for the GH60, Atreus, ErgoDox. Also Microcontrollers, diodes, leds etc.
    - [mechbox.co.uk](https://www.mechbox.co.uk/) : UK stationed, supplies of parts, tools, switches and testers. [Huge collection of switches](https://www.mechbox.co.uk/switches) including customs (MOD, Zealios, Aristotles etc.)
    - [MechSupply - Products](http://www.mechsupply.co.uk/products) : sister-site of UK keycaps. Some plates, keycaps and switches. Group buys as well.
    - [KEYGEM](https://keygem.store/) : Switches, Keycaps, lubes, cables, DIY kits and deskmats. Based in Germany, ships to the EU and worldwide.
    - Peripheral and Electronics shops which also sell (popular/gaming) Mechanical keyboards
    - [Overclockers.co.uk](https://www.overclockers.co.uk/peripherals/keyboards) : iKBC, Vortex, Filco, Ducky, Das, Cougar, CoolerMaster
    - [getdigital.de](https://www.getdigital.de/shop/mechanische-tastaturen) : fast shipping, good enough prices. Currently offers Das, Ducky, Filco, Matias keyboards and some keycaps
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    **Europe**

    - Check [r/MechanicalKeyboardsUK](https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboardsUK/) - The UK community for mechanical keyboards
    - [Reseller Spreadsheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1A_0FPRfpcthe2szdHG-kympwm_uROKWtIzRZKuPNuZI/htmlview)
    - [SkinFlint](https://skinflint.co.uk/) : Price comparison site which has some nice filtering options per switch type etc. Searches for offers in UK, Germany, Poland and Austria
    - [mykeyboard.eu](https://mykeyboard.eu/) : Based on Belgium. Shipping to Greece costs 22 EUR.
    - [The Keyboard company - keyboardco.com](http://www.keyboardco.com/) (UK)
    - [candykeys.com](https://www.candykeys.com/) : European Store selling Vortex, Leopold, KBP, Anne Pro keyboards, keycap sets and components. (ISO + ANSI) Based in Germany, ships to EU.
    - [mechboards.co.uk](https://mechboards.co.uk/) : Switches, Keycaps, Cases, Plates, DIY Kits
    - [caps-unlocked.com](http://caps-unlocked.com/) : Mostly keycaps but other stuff as well
    - [falba.tech](https://falba.tech/) : custom wooden bamboo cases, and some acrylic and carbon ones. Switch packs (65 browns at 48EUR). Other parts for the GH60, Atreus, ErgoDox. Also Microcontrollers, diodes, leds etc.
    - [mechbox.co.uk](https://www.mechbox.co.uk/) : UK stationed, supplies of parts, tools, switches and testers. [Huge collection of switches](https://www.mechbox.co.uk/switches) including customs (MOD, Zealios, Aristotles etc.)
    - [MechSupply - Products](http://www.mechsupply.co.uk/products) : sister-site of UK keycaps. Some plates, keycaps and switches. Group buys as well.
    - Peripheral and Electronics shops which also sell (popular/gaming) Mechanical keyboards
    - [Overclockers.co.uk](https://www.overclockers.co.uk/peripherals/keyboards) : iKBC, Vortex, Filco, Ducky, Das, Cougar, CoolerMaster
    - [getdigital.de](https://www.getdigital.de/shop/mechanische-tastaturen) : fast shipping, good enough prices. Currently offers Das, Ducky, Filco, Matias keyboards and some keycaps
    - [cclonline](https://www.cclonline.com/category/605/Peripherals/Input-Devices/Keyboards/Mechanical-Keyboards/) : Ducky, Coolermaster and others, Cougar, Gamdias, iKBC, Cherry, Vortex
    - Amazon European sites : [Amazon UK](https://www.amazon.co.uk/)[Amazon Germany](https://www.amazon.de/)[Amazon France](https://www.amazon.fr/)[Amazon Italy](https://www.amazon.it/)[Amazon Spain](https://www.amazon.es/)[Amazon Netherlands](https://www.amazon.nl/)
    - Check also the Amazon price comparison sites: [camelcamelcamel UK](https://uk.camelcamelcamel.com/)[camelcamelcamel DE](https://de.camelcamelcamel.com/)[camelcamelcamel IT](https://it.camelcamelcamel.com/)[camelcamelcamel ES](https://es.camelcamelcamel.com/)[camelcamelcamel FR](https://fr.camelcamelcamel.com/)


    **Second-hand**

    - [r/Mechmarket Subreddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket) : check what is on offer (check the [EU] in the title), or post what you want to get and state that you are in EU.
    - Ebay : you can find some second-hand keyboards, keycaps, and other components from UK or Germany


    **Chinese shops**

    - The bigger ones: AliExpress, banggood, Gearbest. Request to declare a lower price and/or mark as a gift (and hope for the best). The trick does not work with priority shipping (like with DHL)
    - [Amazon China](https://www.amazon.cn/)
    - TaoBao : Chinese language only and you usually need a proxy to locate a product and reship. Qtan is a famous guy who is a trustful proxy. He has also a site here: http://www.vendio.com/stores/E-sports-Gaming-equipments/contact and also sells on Ebay.


    **Japanese shops**

    i.e. if you want a Topre board or an Elecom Trackball

    - [Amazon Japan](https://www.amazon.co.jp/) : priority shipping is usually around 8-15€ (5-7 days). Customs tax should be high but the last time we only paid 5€ for a 45€ trackball (maybe Amazon has found a way to import to another European warehouse first?)