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Offline mrduul

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Vintage 1985 Genuine IBM Model F, PC/AT Keyboard, 84-key
« on: Fri, 16 June 2017, 19:21:50 »
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Offline matt-taco

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Re: Vintage 1985 Genuine IBM Model F, PC/AT Keyboard, 84-key
« Reply #1 on: Fri, 16 June 2017, 19:53:48 »
 That's funny, I bought one in february for 60 dollars on ebay in a bid.

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Offline mrduul

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Re: Vintage 1985 Genuine IBM Model F, PC/AT Keyboard, 84-key
« Reply #2 on: Fri, 16 June 2017, 19:55:10 »
Yeah but fast forward 20 years from now.

What will the prices be?
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Offline JP

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Re: Vintage 1985 Genuine IBM Model F, PC/AT Keyboard, 84-key
« Reply #3 on: Fri, 16 June 2017, 20:32:26 »
A member here on GH snagged a BIN AT for $42. Earlier that same day another sold for $75! I was so close to buying but it disappeared in a flash. Of course you won't find a nice one with box for those prices. It's not uncommon to see these boards going for $200+ now days.
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Re: Vintage 1985 Genuine IBM Model F, PC/AT Keyboard, 84-key
« Reply #4 on: Sat, 17 June 2017, 02:23:47 »
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Offline mrduul

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Re: Vintage 1985 Genuine IBM Model F, PC/AT Keyboard, 84-key
« Reply #5 on: Sat, 17 June 2017, 03:41:24 »
Quote from: taylorswiftttttt on Sat, 17 June 2017, 02:23:47
this find is not great

Ok, you try finding some.
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Offline Altis

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Re: Vintage 1985 Genuine IBM Model F, PC/AT Keyboard, 84-key
« Reply #6 on: Sun, 18 June 2017, 17:26:27 »
Are Model Fs really that good, or is it more for the collector/nostalgic?
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Re: Vintage 1985 Genuine IBM Model F, PC/AT Keyboard, 84-key
« Reply #7 on: Sun, 18 June 2017, 18:47:59 »
Quote from: Altis on Sun, 18 June 2017, 17:26:27
Are Model Fs really that good, or is it more for the collector/nostalgic?

In terms of key feel, they're that good and then some. With a modded layout, they're outstanding.

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Offline Altis

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Re: Vintage 1985 Genuine IBM Model F, PC/AT Keyboard, 84-key
« Reply #8 on: Sun, 18 June 2017, 22:26:39 »
Quote from: 1391406 on Sun, 18 June 2017, 18:47:59
Quote from: Altis on Sun, 18 June 2017, 17:26:27
Are Model Fs really that good, or is it more for the collector/nostalgic?

In terms of key feel, they're that good and then some. With a modded layout, they're outstanding.

It's too bad all the keyboards I want to try still are all so expensive, especially to get them to Canada...

Model F, CAD $400-500
30g Topre, CAD $400-500
Realforce HiPro, CAD $400-500

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Re: Vintage 1985 Genuine IBM Model F, PC/AT Keyboard, 84-key
« Reply #9 on: Mon, 19 June 2017, 16:46:34 »
Quote from: mrduul on Fri, 16 June 2017, 19:55:10
Yeah but fast forward 20 years from now...

Yikes—is it already 20 years later? I hate it when that happens.


Quote from: taylorswiftttttt on Sat, 17 June 2017, 02:23:47
this find is not great

This is a perfect example of the usefulness of adding a "Not-So-Great Finds" section, as I've proposed here to largely deaf admin ears.


Quote from: Altis on Sun, 18 June 2017, 22:26:39
It's too bad all the keyboards I want to try still are all so expensive, especially to get them to Canada...

Model F, CAD $400-500
30g Topre, CAD $400-500
Realforce HiPro, CAD $400-500...

Dude, what part of Canada are you in, the Arctic Circle? (Maybe you have to have stuff delivered by dog sled?) True, the Canadian dollar has hovered around 70˘ for some time, but I still don't see where you're getting those kinds of prices.
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Offline Altis

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Re: Vintage 1985 Genuine IBM Model F, PC/AT Keyboard, 84-key
« Reply #10 on: Mon, 19 June 2017, 18:32:23 »
Quote from: ander on Mon, 19 June 2017, 16:46:34
Quote from: Altis on Sun, 18 June 2017, 22:26:39
It's too bad all the keyboards I want to try still are all so expensive, especially to get them to Canada...

Model F, CAD $400-500
30g Topre, CAD $400-500
Realforce HiPro, CAD $400-500...

Dude, what part of Canada are you in, the Arctic Circle? (Maybe you have to have stuff delivered by dog sled?) True, the Canadian dollar has hovered around 70˘ for some time, but I still don't see where you're getting those kinds of prices.

Model F AT's are about USD $250 on eBay these days for a decent one, some even up to USD $300, plus USD $50-ish for shipping, then brokerage fees, import charges, and currency conversion.

Hi Pro is around USD $250-$290, plus all the same expenses. Best deal I could find was CAD $370 shipped (plus duties/brokerage) from the UK.

30g Topre is hard to find and on eBay it's around USD $253 + 40 for shipping for a Realforce 108us... and again with duties and brokerage (which even Canada Post charges now) -- and that's JIS layout only.

So yeah... they're all north of CAD $400 (which is only around $295 USD).
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Offline matt-taco

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Re: Vintage 1985 Genuine IBM Model F, PC/AT Keyboard, 84-key
« Reply #11 on: Fri, 29 September 2017, 06:57:04 »


Quote from: Altis on Mon, 19 June 2017, 18:32:23
Quote from: ander on Mon, 19 June 2017, 16:46:34
Quote from: Altis on Sun, 18 June 2017, 22:26:39
It's too bad all the keyboards I want to try still are all so expensive, especially to get them to Canada...

Model F, CAD $400-500
30g Topre, CAD $400-500
Realforce HiPro, CAD $400-500...

Dude, what part of Canada are you in, the Arctic Circle? (Maybe you have to have stuff delivered by dog sled?) True, the Canadian dollar has hovered around 70˘ for some time, but I still don't see where you're getting those kinds of prices.

Model F AT's are about USD $250 on eBay these days for a decent one, some even up to USD $300, plus USD $50-ish for shipping, then brokerage fees, import charges, and currency conversion.

Hi Pro is around USD $250-$290, plus all the same expenses. Best deal I could find was CAD $370 shipped (plus duties/brokerage) from the UK.

30g Topre is hard to find and on eBay it's around USD $253 + 40 for shipping for a Realforce 108us... and again with duties and brokerage (which even Canada Post charges now) -- and that's JIS layout only.

So yeah... they're all north of CAD $400 (which is only around $295 USD).

Lately I've been looking at eBay, there've been AT keyboards that have been selling between 80-120 (plus 4 an xwhatsit if you want it), you just have to look. I got my AT in February for 60 US dollars including shipping. Granted I live in the US and do not suffer larger shipping rates and import fees, I still think you can get one for reasonable cheap. The average 250, is for people who are paying for convenice and a garranteed result.

The thing is, is even if they have a **** ton of dirt on them, you can clean them and they can look almost new. The keyboards are always working, never ran across a bad IBM anything, besides m2s, but those are easy to fix.

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