Brand New in original foam IBM Model M keyboard, part 1391401

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This is a Brand New in original foam IBM Model M keyboard, part 1391401 from 1992.

Here's how the IBM Model M keyboards were packaged.  From what I was told, most of these did not have "retail" box packaging since they were just going right into service in an office, so they were just taped to foam and did not have a box, like this one.  I read elsewhere that even IBM itself tossed thousands of unused and unsold Model Ms, so these are quite hard to find new.

These keyboards were factory taped to the foam as shown - I cut one side of the foam to show the top side of the Model M.

I can understand why new ones are in such high demand - there is a lot of gross gunk and hair below a majority of the used Model Ms from years of usage.

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Some more photos with the factory seal broken on one side:

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And the last group of photos showing the older IBM logo on this 1992 Model M:

[rowdy]

Very nice acquisition

Sad that back in the day they were just keyboards.  Mistreated.  Thrown out when no longer required or computer upgraded.  Surplus stock probably shredded.

[ander]

A thing of beauty, dude. I'm trying not to drool on my desk here. Hope you're enjoying it!

[Air tree]

Where did you find this beauty? Last time I looked on eBay a new Model M was going for $150, probably an exaggerated price, but still.

[ander]

Wow—when did you last look at eBay? Were iPhones around yet?  :?)

[Michael]

Wow—when did you last look at eBay? Was the World Trade Center still around?

[ander]

Ah, sorry—I forgot that humour wasn't allowed here.   :?|

Instead, I probably should've said, "No, actually, NIB Model M's are much more expensive now." Then you could've posted a photo of someone filing their tax return.

[Nover]

Ah, sorry—I forgot that humour wasn't allowed here.   :?|

Instead, I probably should've said, "No, actually, NIB Model M's are much more expensive now." Then you could've posted a photo of someone filing their tax return.

www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-IBM-Model-M-Keyboard-NEW-In-Box/251839194788

[HoffmanMyster]

Ah, sorry—I forgot that humour wasn't allowed here.   :?|

Humour is definitely allowed.  I'm not sure who would call what you did "humour", but if you insist...   

[ander]

Humour is definitely allowed.  I'm not sure who would call what you did "humour", but if you insist...   :rolleyes:

Okay, I see your point... It was just what sprang into my mind—because it was so vivid, I guess. I'll go back and change it to something a bit more considerate. (Wouldn't it be great if we could do this in real life?)

[Snowdog993]

They do have boxes and they look like this:

[Snowdog993]

Here's how the IBM Model M keyboards were packaged.  From what I was told, most of these did not have "retail" box packaging since they were just going right into service in an office, so they were just taped to foam and did not have a box, like this one.

I believe you were told wrong.  They all came with boxes when they are shipped.  My guess is the place that obtained these keyboards, the IT people took them all out to be sure they had every keyboard in their inventory.  They sometimes took information such as the serial number etc, to avoid theft.  This is just the way some corporations worked.

[Touch_It]

If I would have had access to mass quantities of keyboards like that back in the day,  there very well may have been some theft  ).  Good information btw.  Nice looking box.

[ander]

Ever have dreams of being transported back in time, where you could just walk into a store and buy the stuff you always craved? This is like that.

[rowdy]

Ever have dreams of being transported back in time, where you could just walk into a store and buy the stuff you always craved? This is like that.

If I could travel back in time I'd probably stay there.