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Title: [SOLD] In Oz: '86 Model M 1390131, low opening
Post by: ander on Fri, 12 January 2018, 01:04:12
Since our Aussie pals often bemoan the high cost of international shipping:

Vintage IBM Model M Keyboard (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-IBM-Model-M-Keyboard/302599713436)

It's a first-generation M, p/n 1390131, the best M build ever.

This one's in Adelaide, starting at AU $9.00. It's a 7-day listing that started a few hours ago. I'm not going to guess what day it actually ends on down there.  :?)
Title: Re: In Oz: '86 Model M 1390131, low opening
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 13 January 2018, 22:46:01
I saw that one, and somewhat tempted, originally for parts (keycaps) to complete my M122 project, and eventually to restore.

Local link for locals (obviously): https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vintage-IBM-Model-M-Keyboard/302599713436

But then someone else started bidding on it.
Title: Re: In Oz: '86 Model M 1390131, low opening
Post by: fohat.digs on Sun, 14 January 2018, 09:11:45
Quote from: rowdy on Sat, 13 January 2018, 22:46:01

tempted, originally for parts (keycaps)


I agree with Ander, the 131 is the most desirable M of all (all the "ordinary" ones, that is). If it stays in a reasonable price range, somebody here should snag it.
Title: Re: In Oz: '86 Model M 1390131, low opening
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 14 January 2018, 19:55:26
Still reasonable, still 4 days to go.

Tempting ... very tempting ...
Title: Re: In Oz: '86 Model M 1390131, low opening
Post by: ander on Thu, 18 January 2018, 00:36:48
Quote from: rowdy on Sun, 14 January 2018, 19:55:26
Still reasonable, still 4 days to go... Tempting ... very tempting ...

Dude, you're serious? $40 AU is like, what, $30 US? For a '131 in good shape? That's, like, 1/3 of its value. Your call, though.
Title: Re: In Oz: '86 Model M 1390131, low opening
Post by: rowdy on Fri, 19 January 2018, 01:05:33
Forgot this was ending this arvo due to mitigating circumstances and the weather.

Despite 40+ degrees outside and nearly 37 degrees inside I had to spend most of the day packing and carrying boxes around.

It sold for AU $62.55 after 12 bids, which is probably slightly higher than I would have been able to bid at the moment anyway.

Did anyone here get it?
Title: Re: In Oz: '86 Model M 1390131, low opening
Post by: rowdy on Fri, 19 January 2018, 01:15:38
Same seller has another one listed, but includes IBM 5170 computer plus keyboard and manuals.

Doesn't show the keyboard part number, but keyboard has a square badge in upper right corner.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vintage-IBM-5170-Computer-w-Model-M-Keyboard-Reference-Manuals/302606532837
Title: Re: In Oz: '86 Model M 1390131, low opening
Post by: ander on Mon, 22 January 2018, 07:48:13
Quote from: rowdy on Fri, 19 January 2018, 01:15:38
Same seller has another one listed, but includes IBM 5170 computer plus keyboard and manuals...

Isn't that annoying? I mean, who wants a dang computer of that age? Peeps just don't get it.
Title: Re: [SOLD] In Oz: '86 Model M 1390131, low opening
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 23 January 2018, 03:25:36
Quote from: ander on Mon, 22 January 2018, 07:48:13
Quote from: rowdy on Fri, 19 January 2018, 01:15:38
Same seller has another one listed, but includes IBM 5170 computer plus keyboard and manuals...

Isn't that annoying? I mean, who wants a dang computer of that age? Peeps just don't get it.

I can think of one person.