Author Topic: [IC] Apple Extended II M3501 Keyboards (Read 12654 times)

jevvix · « **on:** Mon, 01 June 2015, 19:58:15 »

update 6/10: Keyboards arrived. Awaiting boxes in the mail and will PM people once they arrive (wed 17th latest). If you want just the key caps and to save on shipping I am ready to ship now. PM me.
update 6/12: Shipping boxes arrived. First round of PMs went out.
update 6/13: Second few PMs went out. I will give those interested but have not replied a few days to before considering them no longer interested and moving on. Please be patient if you have not heard from me yet.
update 6/15: Everyone that posted or PMed me is replied to. Everyone will have a few days to pay until these get opened up to the Classifieds. All dibs at that point are off and it's first to pay gets them.
update 6/17: El fin. Everyone paid will have a box out tomorrow morning. Anyone unpaid you goofed and missed out. Look for a post in the classifieds.

Currently 1 is available.

pics as they arrived to me: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=72438.msg1774832#msg1774832

I have an opportunity to pick up several Apple Extended Keyboard II M3501 at a discounted price. They are all 'yellowed but tested and working' from the seller. These would be a perfect match to the Alps 60% PCB GB, Infinity harvest or simply for a cheap M3501

The only catch is I need to order 20-ish of them to get the price. This will be an at-cost group buy so they will me my cost plus shipping to you. However, I don't have any shipping materials so a USPS flat rate box may be best for 2 keyboards, else, I'll drop them off at UPS and tell them to box/ship it or have to buy boxes, which may increase the (shipping) price slightly. I can pull and sell a key cap set to save shipping but take note of the key cap irregularities

If there is enough interest and this turns in to a GB I will get exact drop and ship quotes from FedEX and/or UPS.

njbair · « **Reply #1 on:** Mon, 01 June 2015, 20:12:35 »

Definitely interested in two at that price. Do you know what switches they have? And I'm assuming a US layout?

Bull1919 · « **Reply #2 on:** Mon, 01 June 2015, 20:32:55 »

I would be in for one as long as I know the switch type beforehand.

jevvix · « **Reply #3 on:** Mon, 01 June 2015, 20:41:34 »

Quote from: njbair on Mon, 01 June 2015, 20:12:35

Definitely interested in two at that price. Do you know what switches they have? And I'm assuming a US layout?

Correct they are all US/ANSI layout. As far as switches go I'd have to ask the seller but I'd imagine they would be a dampened ALPS. It's a take-all or take-none deal so I hope some are flexible on the switches.

sprit · « **Reply #4 on:** Mon, 01 June 2015, 20:57:16 »

in for 2 boards

trizkut · « **Reply #5 on:** Mon, 01 June 2015, 21:00:34 »

in for 1

jevvix · « **Reply #6 on:** Mon, 01 June 2015, 21:03:33 »

Awesome thank you guys for the quick replies. Looks like there are 9 of 20 potentially claimed. If we can hit 20 people interested I will be moving this forward and turning it in to an official GB and give those who posted their interest priority.

nmur · « **Reply #7 on:** Mon, 01 June 2015, 21:11:23 »

I'd be a keen bean for one, provided the shipping to Australia be reasonable (not holding my breath though).

Would anyone know of a rough estimate of how much that would be?

jevvix · « **Reply #8 on:** Mon, 01 June 2015, 21:18:12 »

Quote from: nmur on Mon, 01 June 2015, 21:11:23

I'd be a keen bean for one, provided the shipping to Australia be reasonable (not holding my breath though).

Would anyone know of a rough estimate of how much that would be?

Rough estimate from USPS via online printed postage for a keyboard size box (12"x6"x24") of 5lbs is $54.64 to Melbourne.

nmur · « **Reply #9 on:** Mon, 01 June 2015, 21:45:57 »

Quote from: jevvix on Mon, 01 June 2015, 21:18:12

Quote from: nmur on Mon, 01 June 2015, 21:11:23
I'd be a keen bean for one, provided the shipping to Australia be reasonable (not holding my breath though).

Would anyone know of a rough estimate of how much that would be?

Rough estimate from USPS via online printed postage for a keyboard size box (12"x6"x24") of 5lbs is $54.64 to Melbourne.

Ahh okay thought as much. Thanks for the estimate.

I'll sit this one out then

I'm sure you'll hit the 20 though.

tribade · « **Reply #10 on:** Mon, 01 June 2015, 22:35:40 »

I'm down for one! Keep us updated.

a-c · « **Reply #11 on:** Mon, 01 June 2015, 22:43:42 »

I'd take a pair. Flat rate box works great for me.

Hak Foo · « **Reply #12 on:** Mon, 01 June 2015, 22:47:50 »

There are a couple things you should know if you're thinking of using them as parts sources:

1. They have nice dyesub PBT caps, but...
2. The spacebars are ABS and often yellow and..
3. The caps are a slightly different profile from most other boards and...
4. The layout is odd. The function row switches are rotated 90 degrees, and the bottom row is 1.5-1.25-1.5-6.5-1.5-1.25-1.5. The numpad plus is also split compared to non-Mac boards.

wazup · « **Reply #13 on:** Mon, 01 June 2015, 23:05:27 »

I would also be interested in two, let me know if there is still room. Thanks.

jevvix · « **Reply #14 on:** Mon, 01 June 2015, 23:09:46 »

Quote from: wazup on Mon, 01 June 2015, 23:05:27

I would also be interested in two, let me know if there is still room. Thanks.

With your two I believe that is 14 of the 20. Just over a handful left and we'll move on to a proper GB.

jevvix · « **Reply #15 on:** Mon, 01 June 2015, 23:15:14 »

Quote from: Hak Foo on Mon, 01 June 2015, 22:47:50

There are a couple things you should know if you're thinking of using them as parts sources:

1. They have nice dyesub PBT caps, but...
2. The spacebars are ABS and often yellow and..
3. The caps are a slightly different profile from most other boards and...
4. The layout is odd. The function row switches are rotated 90 degrees, and the bottom row is 1.5-1.25-1.5-6.5-1.5-1.25-1.5. The numpad plus is also split compared to non-Mac boards.

This is good information. Thank you.

rsadek · « **Reply #16 on:** Tue, 02 June 2015, 00:11:24 »

I'd take one or two

jerue · « **Reply #17 on:** Tue, 02 June 2015, 15:19:53 »

In for one, would also like to know the switch type as well if it's at all possible

cheddarbek · « **Reply #18 on:** Tue, 02 June 2015, 18:49:15 »

I'd be in for at least 1. I'd swing for two easily if it helps get the GB number up where it needs to be.

hjc1710 · « **Reply #19 on:** Tue, 02 June 2015, 18:56:37 »

I'd happily take the last two

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jevvix · « **Reply #20 on:** Tue, 02 June 2015, 19:27:29 »

Thank you all for your interest. I am waiting to hear back from the seller regarding switch type. After that I'll post a proper GB.

jevvix · « **Reply #21 on:** Wed, 03 June 2015, 09:25:48 »

The seller did not pull caps but did confirm that they're all made in the USA so they should all have Alps switches (not Mitsumi switches). I'm expecting dampened cream Alps in all of them. They should be on their way today or tomorrow so I'll know for sure when they arrive, at which time, I'll start the GB on second thought I may just make a post in the classifieds section for these as that may be more appropriate.

njbair · « **Reply #22 on:** Thu, 04 June 2015, 20:55:06 »

Would you please make sure to update this thread when you post in the classifieds? I, for one, don't check that forum very often.

hjc1710 · « **Reply #23 on:** Thu, 04 June 2015, 21:31:10 »

Quote from: njbair on Thu, 04 June 2015, 20:55:06

Would you please make sure to update this thread when you post in the classifieds? I, for one, don't check that forum very often.

Seconded.

jevvix · « **Reply #24 on:** Fri, 05 June 2015, 18:07:59 »

Once I can get exact shipping quotes I'll PM everyone that posted their interest.

badboybry9000 · « **Reply #25 on:** Fri, 05 June 2015, 20:47:55 »

I'm interested in one if there are any unclaimed.

1o57 · « **Reply #26 on:** Fri, 05 June 2015, 20:58:46 »

I am interested in one. I can do two if it helps the buy.

njbair · « **Reply #27 on:** Tue, 09 June 2015, 20:16:12 »

Any updates on this?

jevvix · « **Reply #28 on:** Wed, 10 June 2015, 20:44:05 »

Quote from: njbair on Tue, 09 June 2015, 20:16:12

Any updates on this?

Yep. The keyboards have arrived but I am awaiting boxes since I had to order them from Staples online since they are a non stocked item in stores. Once the boxes get here (I was told Wednesday 17th at the latest) I will go down the list and PM individuals that expressed interest.

However, if anyone wants just the key caps and to save on shipping I'm ready to pull and ship now. Please feel free to PM me if that's the case.

16 of 20

Seller underestimated and had to ship in 3 boxes instead of 2 which cost a bit extra

One I randomly picked to open and keep [harvest]. Expect similar condition/yellow.

Seller says they are all yellowed (confirmed by me), complete (confirmed by seller) and functional (claimed but unconfirmed). They're all extremely well packaged from the seller so I am not going to open them up and have to repackage them. Realize that includes not checking switch types or testing them so they're sold as-is. They're all made in the USA so assume you're getting cream dampened ALPS. If you get either salmon or white dampened consider yourself lucky

but I've seen a lot of m3501 and I've never seen anything except cream from USA made ones. If you can't live with this then please don't buy. I expect most are harvesting them anyways.

njbair · « **Reply #29 on:** Wed, 10 June 2015, 21:17:20 »

Looks like they're pretty clean, so that's good. And yes, that is a fine packing job, which is very reassuring.

Looking forward to that PM!!!

cheddarbek · « **Reply #30 on:** Thu, 11 June 2015, 12:27:16 »

Silly question: I've got a Mexican M3501 with dampened whites at work. What will be different, or what will I be missing out on with creams?

micr0n · « **Reply #31 on:** Thu, 11 June 2015, 13:27:14 »

I'm still in my learning phase of alps, but I think at the cost of having the board as source parts is still a good deal. I'm in for 1 if there's any left.

jevvix · « **Reply #32 on:** Fri, 12 June 2015, 08:34:31 »

Shipping boxes arrived. First round of PMs went out. Will update as soon as I know how many are claimed/unclaimed.

hjc1710 · « **Reply #33 on:** Fri, 12 June 2015, 10:06:06 »

Did you PM everyone who initially expressed interest? Or are there still initial PM's waiting to go out (I got nothing and thought I made it in the first 20).

jevvix · « **Reply #34 on:** Sat, 13 June 2015, 05:24:14 »

Quote from: hjc1710 on Fri, 12 June 2015, 10:06:06

Did you PM everyone who initially expressed interest? Or are there still initial PM's waiting to go out (I got nothing and thought I made it in the first 20).

There are still PMs to go out. In fact, you are up next when I get to it

jevvix · « **Reply #35 on:** Sat, 13 June 2015, 18:46:18 »

hjc1710 and badboybry9000 ygpm

If you haven't gotten a PM yet don't worry.

njbair · « **Reply #36 on:** Sat, 13 June 2015, 18:47:10 »

Paid up for 2. Thanks!

knightskid · « **Reply #37 on:** Sun, 14 June 2015, 07:30:38 »

I am interested but can i get to know the shipping to Singapore.

knightskid · « **Reply #38 on:** Sun, 14 June 2015, 07:41:38 »

I just checked on usps. Is about $80....price too high. Shall skip then. Sorry.

jevvix · « **Reply #39 on:** Sun, 14 June 2015, 10:05:34 »

Quote from: knightskid on Sun, 14 June 2015, 07:41:38

I just checked on usps. Is about $80....price too high. Shall skip then. Sorry.

Yeah international shipping on these isn't going to be cheap

So far 12 people were messaged. 9 replied.
Of those 9, 7 were invoiced and the other 2 cancelled.
Of the 7 invoiced, 2 have paid. Thank you! Your keyboards will be in the mail Monday.

By about Wednesday anyone who still hasn't either replied or paid will lose their priority spot and I'll be moving down the list. Anyone else who is interested please don't hesitate to post. Once everyone that has expressed their interest in this post has been contacted I will be moving to the Classifieds with this.

IonutZ · « **Reply #40 on:** Sun, 14 June 2015, 13:42:58 »

How much + shipping CONUS? PM pls

jevvix · « **Reply #41 on:** Sun, 14 June 2015, 20:24:02 »

Quote from: IonutZ on Sun, 14 June 2015, 13:42:58

How much + shipping CONUS? PM pls

Ygpm

jevvix · « **Reply #42 on:** Mon, 15 June 2015, 22:36:12 »

Everyone that has posted in this thread has been contacted via PM.
Four boxes went out today. One (so far) will be going out tomorrow. I will pack and ship anything in the morning if any more payments come through.
At the time of posting this 10 keyboards remain unpaid for. These will be updated to unclaimed and moved to classifieds on Wednesday.

micr0n · « **Reply #43 on:** Tue, 16 June 2015, 17:25:52 »

Quote from: jevvix on Mon, 15 June 2015, 22:36:12

Everyone that has posted in this thread has been contacted via PM.
Four boxes went out today. One (so far) will be going out tomorrow. I will pack and ship anything in the morning if any more payments come through.
At the time of posting this 10 keyboards remain unpaid for. These will be updated to unclaimed and moved to classifieds on Wednesday.

Reply sent. Let me know what else you need to proceed.

hjc1710 · « **Reply #44 on:** Wed, 17 June 2015, 01:49:11 »

Quote from: jevvix on Mon, 15 June 2015, 22:36:12

Everyone that has posted in this thread has been contacted via PM.
Four boxes went out today. One (so far) will be going out tomorrow. I will pack and ship anything in the morning if any more payments come through.
At the time of posting this 10 keyboards remain unpaid for. These will be updated to unclaimed and moved to classifieds on Wednesday.

Replied last night. Lemme know how you want to proceed.

jevvix · « **Reply #45 on:** Wed, 17 June 2015, 07:08:45 »

Quote from: micr0n on Tue, 16 June 2015, 17:25:52

Reply sent. Let me know what else you need to proceed.

Quote from: hjc1710 on Wed, 17 June 2015, 01:49:11

Replied last night. Lemme know how you want to proceed.

Both of you should have replies.

micr0n · « **Reply #46 on:** Wed, 17 June 2015, 11:53:47 »

Quote from: jevvix on Wed, 17 June 2015, 07:08:45

Quote from: micr0n on Tue, 16 June 2015, 17:25:52
Reply sent. Let me know what else you need to proceed.

Quote from: hjc1710 on Wed, 17 June 2015, 01:49:11
Replied last night. Lemme know how you want to proceed.

Both of you should have replies.

Thanks jevvix. Right back at ya.

hjc1710 · « **Reply #47 on:** Wed, 17 June 2015, 13:25:16 »

Quote from: jevvix on Wed, 17 June 2015, 07:08:45

Quote from: micr0n on Tue, 16 June 2015, 17:25:52
Reply sent. Let me know what else you need to proceed.

Quote from: hjc1710 on Wed, 17 June 2015, 01:49:11
Replied last night. Lemme know how you want to proceed.

Both of you should have replies.

Hmmmm.... must have gotten lost in transmission, because the only PM I have from you is the initial one with the canned response and initial information. Mind resending when you get a chance? Will respond ASAP.

jevvix · « **Reply #48 on:** Wed, 17 June 2015, 18:00:32 »

Quote from: hjc1710 on Wed, 17 June 2015, 13:25:16

Hmmmm.... must have gotten lost in transmission, because the only PM I have from you is the initial one with the canned response and initial information. Mind resending when you get a chance? Will respond ASAP.

Odd. Resent it just now.

hjc1710 · « **Reply #49 on:** Wed, 17 June 2015, 21:10:17 »

Quote from: jevvix on Wed, 17 June 2015, 18:00:32

Quote from: hjc1710 on Wed, 17 June 2015, 13:25:16
Hmmmm.... must have gotten lost in transmission, because the only PM I have from you is the initial one with the canned response and initial information. Mind resending when you get a chance? Will respond ASAP.
Odd. Resent it just now.

Got this one. Instructions followed and you have been paid my good sir

. Thanks so much for this! Super hype to get these in. One for play, one for a future build

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Author Topic: [IC] Apple Extended II M3501 Keyboards (Read 12654 times)