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Posted: 16 Dec 2011, 03:02
by mintberryminuscrunch
nothing

Posted: 16 Dec 2011, 03:19
by Lamaboi
Just as expected : )

Posted: 16 Dec 2011, 08:09
by kbdfr
Lamaboi wrote:How much is a g81-8308LPADE usualy worth? I can get two of those for a total of 8€-9€ incl. shipping :/ and yes, I know they're MY switches...
(...)
Also, are the stems of a MY switch keycap compatible with MX switches?
Two units under 10€ shipped? I would buy them if I were you because
1. they astonishingly sometimes do sell quite well: http://www.ebay.de/itm/360412534594 (sold for 89,90)
2. in any case, you'll get 48 relegendable keys with transparent lids.

And yes, MY and MX keycaps are fully interchangeable (except for non-1.0 function keys, where the stem is placed differently).
Note that the programmable keys (and only those) of the G81-8308 do not have MY, but MX switches.

Posted: 16 Dec 2011, 08:21
by Half-Saint
rodtang wrote:Talking about Ambra Model M's, How much is an older Ambra Model M worth?
I'd say about 70€, if not more.

Posted: 16 Dec 2011, 13:33
by Lamaboi
kbdfr wrote:
Lamaboi wrote:How much is a g81-8308LPADE usualy worth? I can get two of those for a total of 8€-9€ incl. shipping :/ and yes, I know they're MY switches...
(...)
Also, are the stems of a MY switch keycap compatible with MX switches?
Two units under 10€ shipped? I would buy them if I were you because
1. they astonishingly sometimes do sell quite well: http://www.ebay.de/itm/360412534594 (sold for 89,90)
2. in any case, you'll get 48 relegendable keys with transparent lids.

And yes, MY and MX keycaps are fully interchangeable (except for non-1.0 function keys, where the stem is placed differently).
Note that the programmable keys (and only those) of the G81-8308 do not have MY, but MX switches.
That was kinda what I was thinking about, because those relegendable cherry keys do look good but wasn't really sure if MY cross stems are MX compatible. Thanks for the info! Kinda wondering though what kind of printing they used on the caps.

Posted: 16 Dec 2011, 13:56
by mintberryminuscrunch
Half-Saint wrote:
rodtang wrote:Talking about Ambra Model M's, How much is an older Ambra Model M worth?
I'd say about 70€, if not more.
yeah but it will be hard finding someone who pays that price

Posted: 16 Dec 2011, 14:05
by Half-Saint
Yeah well, I can't find anyone that'll pay 80€ for a Cherry G81-3000 SAD set either :D

However, considering the rarity of Ambra boards and the fact that I sold several regular Model Ms at 50€ each, 70€ should be a realistic price

Posted: 16 Dec 2011, 15:23
by kbdfr
Lamaboi wrote:(...) g81-8308LPADE (...)
Kinda wondering though what kind of printing they used on the caps.
The "normal" keys are lasered, the relegendable keys are blank with a transparent lid.

Posted: 16 Dec 2011, 16:00
by rodtang
Half-Saint wrote:
rodtang wrote:Talking about Ambra Model M's, How much is an older Ambra Model M worth?
I'd say about 70€, if not more.
Holy shit.

Posted: 28 Dec 2011, 05:40
by Magna224
Hey all. How much do you guys think a G80-1000HAD that the only sign of use is a stretched cord? The only buttons used on the keyboard were F keys, and rarely, about one switch press a day. I'm not selling its all mine. Muahahahah :evilgeek: But I would like to know what its worth. Thanks!

Posted: 28 Dec 2011, 05:44
by sixty
Magna224 wrote:Hey all. How much do you guys think a G80-1000HAD that the only sign of use is a stretched cord? The only buttons used on the keyboard were F keys, and rarely, about one switch press a day. I'm not selling its all mine. Muahahahah :evilgeek: But I would like to know what its worth. Thanks!
Around 20-30 Euros. 40-50 if you got a version with nkey-rollover.

Posted: 04 Jan 2012, 22:40
by lork
Hi,

I'm now using qwerty keyboards, so i want to sell/trade my two azerty model M, both with buckling spring:

First is manufactured in UK, 1993 with blue IBM logo, ps2, removable cable.

Second also manufactured in UK, 1989 with grey IBM logo, ps2, removable cable.

If you can help me for pricing :)

Thanks in advance.

Posted: 05 Jan 2012, 21:04
by elzhi
hey guys i just registered here 8-)

how much is my Topre Realforce 105UB (its the 55gm, 45gm & 35 gm varied version) worth ?

i bought it 6 months ago for £192.

Posted: 06 Jan 2012, 13:45
by t!ng
what is this Ibm numpad's worth?
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Posted: 06 Jan 2012, 17:49
by ripster
Nice toroid.

Posted: 06 Jan 2012, 21:15
by t!ng
Pardon me, but what do you mean by toroid?

Posted: 06 Jan 2012, 21:37
by ripster
Big round thing on the cable near the numpad.

Are those Buckling Rubber Sleeve switches?

Posted: 06 Jan 2012, 22:50
by t!ng
Ah ok, that thing is called toroid then. Good to learn sth new.

Here is a pic of the switch:
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What do you think this numpad is worth?

Posted: 08 Jan 2012, 16:53
by Grond
How much is this wyse worth? Supposedly working, but without cable. Also, will it work with modern pcs?

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Posted: 09 Jan 2012, 00:21
by ndp
Grond wrote:How much is this wyse worth? Supposedly working, but without cable. Also, will it work with modern pcs?
in response to the second question: it's a terminal keyboard and won't work with modern pcs unless you mod it with a teensy controler.
Something like this:
http://deskthority.net/viewtopic.php?f= ... hilit=wyse

Posted: 09 Jan 2012, 23:54
by Grond
Probably too much effort for that board.

Posted: 10 Jan 2012, 00:17
by mintberryminuscrunch
but the caps will be nice once cleaned

Posted: 13 Jan 2012, 00:51
by elzhi
elzhi wrote:hey guys i just registered here 8-)

how much is my Topre Realforce 105UB (its the 55gm, 45gm & 35 gm varied version) worth ?

i bought it 6 months ago for £192.
anyone ? :(

Posted: 13 Jan 2012, 01:37
by mintberryminuscrunch
depends on how much it was used or if its like new etc.

Posted: 13 Jan 2012, 10:13
by Grond
mintberryminuscrunch wrote:but the caps will be nice once cleaned
I'm concerned that some of the keycaps may not be original, due to their different color. See the ones above the arrows, for example. Also, isn't Return supposed to be gray?

Posted: 13 Jan 2012, 10:39
by mintberryminuscrunch
Grond wrote:
mintberryminuscrunch wrote:but the caps will be nice once cleaned
I'm concerned that some of the keycaps may not be original, due to their different color. See the ones above the arrows, for example. Also, isn't Return supposed to be gray?
to me it looks like the language specific key caps came from another batch (production circle) what explains the difference in yellowing

Posted: 13 Jan 2012, 11:22
by Grond
it looks like the language specific key caps came from another batch (production circle) what explains the difference in yellowing
Right, I didn't think about this. But anyway, do you think I could clean them so that they all come out the same color? There's quite an amount of yellowing there.

Posted: 13 Jan 2012, 11:43
by mintberryminuscrunch
Stuff like Vanish Oxi Action Power White can handle a little yellowing. but you probably need something stronger.

Posted: 13 Jan 2012, 11:55
by 002
I wouldn't have imagined that TAED by itself would reduce any yellowing?

Posted: 13 Jan 2012, 12:20
by mintberryminuscrunch
it does
but no comparison to the good stuff http://geekhack.org/showwiki.php?title= ... t=peroxide