What Happened to Wasd Keyboards?
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One thing WASD had going for it was that they actually had stock. Every time I look at these newer shops that make cool looking boards, they are out of stock for everything. It seems you have to follow them on social media and catch a “drop”. I want to deal with companies that can meet demand, where I can just buy something. That doesn’t seem like too much to ask for as a customer.
So many industries seem to be moving this way, seemingly in an effort to eliminate the cost of maintaining any kind of stock. It’s a miserable customer experience. It actually prevents me from even becoming a customer. This is why I went back to WASD for more keyboards than any other brand I have. They were reliable.