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The build quality of the razer keyboards is rather bad. That's why.

Also this features Cherry MX Clear switches and standard profile keycaps so you can easily get a set of replacement keycaps if you need or want to.

I've got two Razer BlackWidows (Blue at home, Brown at the office) and not seen any problems with build quality that you mention.

I do believe that most keys on the BW can be replaced: http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/keycap-compatibility

I have a blackwidow, no build problems.

I even spilled alcohol on it (scotch) and it's still working as expected.

Did you expect it to continue working? :)