For how long can a mechanical keyboard stay stashed (under optimal care) and still not deteriorate?

KewlGuy99

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Mar 12, 2015
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Hello!

So, here's my question. I have recently purchased a CoolerMaster Masterkeys Pro M Blue Cherry MX Switches keyboard, but due to unforeseen circumstances, I plan not to use it for a really long time. The keyboard is still in it's sealed package.

My question is: for how long can it last if I keep it stored like this? Would it take years, months, decades before it deteriorates?

I have a job as a programmer and it's in my interests to keep it if I eventually need to use it. My worry is that when I eventually take him out of the box, it's already deteriorated.