Great/Interesting Finds

Tuntematon · 21 Mar 2018, 20:29

JP! wrote: I think my company's IT department should issue those big keys keyboards to employees.

Make sure they get the ABC version.

davkol · 21 Mar 2018, 21:33

RealityCavesIn · 21 Mar 2018, 21:45

JP! wrote: I think my company's IT department should issue those big keys keyboards to employees.

Lol that would be a good idea at my company also, along with a fisher-price phone for when they need to call for IT-support.

Brett MacK · 21 Mar 2018, 21:45

Tuntematon wrote: Get a running start on your Big Keys collection:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Big-Keys-plus- ... SwFbpaq-Ct

Key Tronic's CEO standing before a sea of foam and foil. Thanks Stanley, thanks a lot:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1991-Press-Pho ... SwwYpapt22

If someone is starting up their collection, I am selling one too lol.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/253447697430?s ... 1558.l2649

depletedvespene · 21 Mar 2018, 21:46

davkol wrote: 1993 terminal ISO IBM Model M (1398536 / 35G4743) with a couple of missing caps.

https://aukro.cz/muzeum-pc-stara-klaves ... 6925028531

Is it worth bidding on this? Currently at ca. €20 + overpriced €7 local shipping.

Is it just me, or are terminal ISO models rather scarce? (Even more so if they have a French layout?)

davkol · 21 Mar 2018, 22:01

depletedvespene · 21 Mar 2018, 22:18

davkol wrote: That's Czech QWERTZ, not French.

Serves me right for not looking carefully. And given it's Czech, it's even more rare.

Elrick · 22 Mar 2018, 00:33

Came across this sexy looking beast;

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mechanical- ... SwX61ZGxWz

Also this baby turned up on my Monitor just now;

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vintage-Leg ... SwOJJaqadl

Have no idea what it is BUT for some addicts out there, it might be something that tickles their fancy...

Ail · 22 Mar 2018, 01:23

Elrick wrote:
Also this baby turned up on my Monitor just now;

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vintage-Leg ... SwOJJaqadl

Have no idea what it is BUT for some addicts out there, it might be something that tickles their fancy...

I'm after one of those Sanyo Fujitsu Leaf Spring boards but not for $385.00!

Elrick · 22 Mar 2018, 01:28

Ail wrote: I'm after one of those Sanyo Fujitsu Leaf Spring boards but not for $385.00!

Welcome to FLEBAY where you can buy just about anything, at an elevated price

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JP! · 22 Mar 2018, 01:29

Another Indy M. Buy it now before the price goes out of control.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-IBM-Gen-0 ... SwkhNasuXw

//gainsborough · 22 Mar 2018, 02:01

JP! wrote: Another Indy M. Buy it now before the price goes out of control.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-IBM-Gen-0 ... SwkhNasuXw

I saw this too - there was a "buy it now" option for $1400 - but it's been removed. Now it's just a straight auction, hahaha.

Elrick · 22 Mar 2018, 02:52

//gainsborough wrote:
JP! wrote: Another Indy M. Buy it now before the price goes out of control.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-IBM-Gen-0 ... SwkhNasuXw
I saw this too - there was a "buy it now" option for $1400 - but it's been removed. Now it's just a straight auction, hahaha.

Don't forget this Seller also has problems about sending anything "Packaged" there are some that don't put a single cent in packaging other than to choose some flimsy box and throw your keyboard inside it.

That alone allows the buyer an opportunity to launch a successful Paypal Claim against her/him.

I have NO sympathy for Clowns who don't safely package any item for sale because in the end, they are 100% responsible for their own laziness/stupidity and what they will eventually receive.

JP! · 22 Mar 2018, 03:13

Don't forget, this Indy comes with the ultra rare qwerjy layout. It literally spells out "you bitch"

There must be an interesting story behind this.

//gainsborough · 22 Mar 2018, 03:16

Elrick wrote: Don't forget this Seller also has problems about sending anything "Packaged" there are some that don't put a single cent in packaging other than to choose some flimsy box and throw your keyboard inside it.

Man - with a shipping fee of almost $50 I would hope there is some thought being put into shipping o.O Is this seller notorious for packaging things really poorly?

digital_matthew · 22 Mar 2018, 03:35

JP! wrote: Don't forget, this Indy comes with the ultra rare qwerjy layout. It literally spells out "you bitch" There must be an interesting story behind this.

Happy Valentine's Day...?

nsmechkb · 22 Mar 2018, 03:48

JP! wrote: Don't forget, this Indy comes with the ultra rare qwerjy layout. It literally spells out "you bitch" There must be an interesting story behind this.

Oh my gosh! That's hilarious!

digital_matthew · 22 Mar 2018, 03:57

Not that great/interesting, but here's a square-badge Model M in good shape for a decent price:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Model-M-10 ... SwaDZasmvp

Polecat · 22 Mar 2018, 04:18

digital_matthew wrote: Not that great/interesting, but here's a square-badge Model M in good shape for a decent price:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Model-M-10 ... SwaDZasmvp

XT version with no LEDs?

Elrick · 22 Mar 2018, 04:31

digital_matthew wrote: Not that great/interesting, but here's a square-badge Model M in good shape for a decent price:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Model-M-10 ... SwaDZasmvp

You notice, ALL the F1 to F12 numbers are misaligned

. An unaltered Model-M from this time period is straight as a ruler yet this clown, thinks he can pass off Unicomp styled caps as a 1986 standard

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Suspect a dodgy effort to sell off a molested Model-M pretending it's unaltered, hence the low price.

Any other Experts want to deny or refute my statement here?

//gainsborough · 22 Mar 2018, 04:47

Elrick wrote:
You notice, ALL the F1 to F12 numbers are misaligned . An unaltered Model-M from this time period is straight as a ruler yet this clown, thinks he can pass off Unicomp styled caps as a 1986 standard .

Suspect a dodgy effort to sell off a molested Model-M pretending it's unaltered, hence the low price.

Any other Experts want to deny or refute my statement here?

Huh....that does look off for sure. Here's a May 5th of that same year:

Maybe some of the keycaps had to be replaced. It would be hard to tell what generation it's really from without opening it up.

Darkshado · 22 Mar 2018, 06:55

Cock-eyed Kentuckians conflated keycaps?

derzemel · 22 Mar 2018, 09:35

here are 2 bidding wars:

Space Cadet Lisp keyboard in Germany (currently at 615 EUR)

bruno_muc from Germany is back at selling Nixdorf keyboards (currently at 700 Eur)

And a direct sale

And a pair of WEY EK2000 with the switch boxes and cables for 300 USD in New York

wobbled · 22 Mar 2018, 10:53

Elrick wrote:
digital_matthew wrote: Not that great/interesting, but here's a square-badge Model M in good shape for a decent price:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Model-M-10 ... SwaDZasmvp
You notice, ALL the F1 to F12 numbers are misaligned . An unaltered Model-M from this time period is straight as a ruler yet this clown, thinks he can pass off Unicomp styled caps as a 1986 standard .

Suspect a dodgy effort to sell off a molested Model-M pretending it's unaltered, hence the low price.

Any other Experts want to deny or refute my statement here?

Meh I bought it, was still a very good price, especially since I have some Original IBM caps to stick on it. Plus its a square label!

Elrick · 22 Mar 2018, 10:55

wobbled wrote: Plus its a square label!

THAT is the ONLY thing that is worth the Price, Onya

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wobbled · 22 Mar 2018, 10:58

Elrick wrote:
wobbled wrote: Plus its a square label!
THAT is the ONLY thing that is worth the Price, Onya .

A few months ago I tried to get rid of most my model ms, now in less than a month I bought two wodan model ms, an m122, and now this model m. Somebody shoot me

Elrick · 22 Mar 2018, 11:21

wobbled wrote: A few months ago I tried to get rid of most my model ms, now in less than a month I bought two wodan model ms, an m122, and now this model m. Somebody shoot me

Yep - the IBM disease, you've been contaminated along with Millions of us world-wide

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You are not alone it just depends on your level of infection and it's sad to inform you, that there is NO cure for this

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Phenix · 22 Mar 2018, 11:36

wobbled wrote:
Elrick wrote:
wobbled wrote: Plus its a square label!
THAT is the ONLY thing that is worth the Price, Onya .
A few months ago I tried to get rid of most my model ms, now in less than a month I bought two wodan model ms, an m122, and now this model m. Somebody shoot me

you meant 'punished by a true IBM board speaking: Model F'

depletedvespene · 22 Mar 2018, 13:12

wobbled wrote:
Elrick wrote:
wobbled wrote: Plus its a square label!
THAT is the ONLY thing that is worth the Price, Onya .
A few months ago I tried to get rid of most my model ms, now in less than a month I bought two wodan model ms, an m122, and now this model m. Somebody shoot me

I promise to make it quick and painless IF you first write into your will that I get to inherit all your keyboards.

JP! · 22 Mar 2018, 13:40

Elrick wrote:
wobbled wrote: A few months ago I tried to get rid of most my model ms, now in less than a month I bought two wodan model ms, an m122, and now this model m. Somebody shoot me
Yep - the IBM disease, you've been contaminated along with Millions of us world-wide .

You are not alone it just depends on your level of infection and it's sad to inform you, that there is NO cure for this .

One possible treatment is to take a trip through Cherry-land or possibly take a stroll through the Alps.