Since this will be ur only board, dont buy Filco.
got many downside, no backlit, no volume control, no multimedia keys, no macro, not programable, no this, no that.
having so many downside will make u want another board.

typing wise, the best out of all off the shelf board i tried(topre not included)

Ayam n00b, but can confirm that Costar stabs feel much better & less rattly than Cherry stabs. However, I did get to try a Leopold board recently, and the Cherry stabs on those is quite solid & dare I say almost the same or really on par with my Filco's Costar stabs. IMHO, Filco should really addon features or otherwise reduce their premium pricing.

BTW don't discount IKBC. I tried one of their more basic boards recently and found it was quite solid IMHO. The price is quite reasonable too.

No dip switch, no NKRO via USB, no programming, no media keys, etc. But then again, some people actually like the fact that they are bare bones as this. Different strokes for different folks.
Went there yesterday. They only have the FC900R & FC980C in stock now. FC900R, good solid board, their MX Reds felt smoother than the ones I have IMHO, could just be placebo. Tried the FC980C, typing on the electrostatic capacitive switch felt like typing on clouds or even boobs
Many of the IKBC reviews I've found are in either Vietnamese or Chinese. Can google translate the page, but pening la nak baca. Yup, can confirm staff at Ultimatch friendly and will let you open boxes just to try.

Which board has the MX Pink? For me, I'm itching to try MX Blacks now. 45g is too light for me, and I'm starting to dislike the clicks of blues.

i just type in "IKBC review" most of it in english. moreover the guy asking just want to know IKBC brand quality. not certain model.

Good luck with your search. Don't go too far down the rabbit hole

I have that keyboard, overall, it's a weapon.. sturdy and can be use as a weapon. 
Good build, but it's heavy. If you like it, get it. Since, mkb now cost more than 300. And Trigger-Z product cost already > 300.

I have one of those.. can confirm. Thief won't be able to come into my place.

So blue LED's mean the board has MX blues?

Would it feel similar to the quickfire rapid-i? Any thoughts?

That design is downright hideous tho haha.

Not cheap. I bought it a year ago from Sri Computer clearance also RM300. It's not bad, even have 2usb port extension to plug your mouse. Not to mention the palm rest is a bonus.

About a month later, I went to a warehouse sale and bought CM Stealth for RM200. I decided to use this one instead since it had mx red which is softer. Was planning to use the trigger for my office work but laptop was stolen during a break in. Still haven't bought a replacement.

My bad... recheck my box and indeed it was without Z.

Why don't you returned it? I would really hate it when it become sticky. Mine was in perfect condition despite being an older product.