geekhack
geekhack Marketplace => Great Finds => Topic started by: JP on Wed, 03 January 2018, 10:45:41
-
https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Clicky-Keyboard-271050422/312037871359?hash=item48a6e80eff:g:DBcAAOSwT2daTPoL
-
And another:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-clicky-Keyboard-at-class-For-16-Bit-vintage-the-Best-Keyboards-Made/122894469471?hash=item1c9d14c95f:g:bDUAAOSwjlBaTSAS
-
Up and up the bids go, where do you think they will say 'sold'?
-
Around $150, I'm guessing.
That 2nd one looks unusually clean.
-
5 on ebay right now (in order if auction ending - including what JP has linked above):
https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-clicky-Keyboard-at-class-For-16-Bit-vintage-the-Best-Keyboards-Made/122891978268
https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-clicky-Keyboard-at-class-For-16-Bit-vintage-the-Best-Keyboards-Made/122892734225
https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-clicky-Keyboard-at-class-For-16-Bit-vintage-the-Best-Keyboards-Made/122893365190
https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-clicky-Keyboard-at-class-For-16-Bit-vintage-the-Best-Keyboards-Made/122894469471
https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Clicky-Keyboard-271050422/312037871359
first 4 are from the same seller and the 3rd and 4th look exceptionally clean.
-
Edit: Sold
Really clean Model F AT for $120 + shipping.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-IBM-Model-F-AT-KEYBOARD-P-N-6450200-for-IBM-5170-UNTESTED/391966182004?epid=1620960409&hash=item5b43014a74:g:Kj0AAOSwJc9aYh0n
-
Edit: Sold
Really clean Model F AT for $120 + shipping.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-IBM-Model-F-AT-KEYBOARD-P-N-6450200-for-IBM-5170-UNTESTED/391966182004?epid=1620960409&hash=item5b43014a74:g:Kj0AAOSwJc9aYh0n
Aaaand it's gone!
Man, F AT's are going really well. And for good reason, they're such nice boards :) .
-
Another ending soon!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-clicky-Keyboard-at-class-For-16-Bit-vintage-the-Best-Keyboards-Made/122964697000?hash=item1ca1445fa8:g:gbsAAOSwM91agiI1
-
Man, F AT's are going really well. And for good reason, they're such nice boards :) .
They are for sure. I have an F AT and do like it - but in truth it's sitting on the shelf right now - my XT, however, I use all the time. The XT just feels better to me.
-
I was gonna tell everyone about that first one (https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Clicky-Keyboard-271050422-/312037871359), which went for right around $100 shipped. But in the closeups, the plate looked especially dirty and/or corroded under the keys. So even if it had stayed in the $50-ish range, where it hovered for a while, I suspected it wouldn't be worth the extra work.
-
I suspected it wouldn't be worth the extra work.
If it works, electrically, the only problem that can't be reasonably fixed, in my opinion, is corroded springs.
Otherwise, I assume that I am taking it completely apart and cleaning and fixing everything. A plate without rust is very much the exception.
-
All three have been sold—the 2nd XT for right about where I predicted, and the A for $200! (both with shipping).
-
Here is a fresh one.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-MODEL-AT-KEYBOARD-PS-2-F2-TESTED-WORKS-AS-IS/382395429862?hash=item59088b33e6:g:ilcAAOSweD9alznh
Minty one - $$$
https://www.ebay.com/itm/VTG-1980s-IBM-AT-MODEL-F-KEYBOARD-CLICKY-84-KEY-BUCKLING-SPRING-IBM-PLANT-NY/382395429535?hash=item59088b329f:g:YQgAAOSwkpValzOO
-
This is going to go for a lot but this is most pristine AT I've ever seen. Stunning. I am so jealous of this eBay seller who has came across a hoard of keyboards from a old IBM research lab in New York. I would have hoarded them myself.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/VTG-1980s-IBM-AT-MODEL-F-KEYBOARD-CLICKY-84-KEY-cable-A-BEAUTY-IBM-PLANT-NY/263548294262?hash=item3d5cb3d476:g:23YAAOSwTmtaqvHD
-
Here is a fresh one.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-MODEL-AT-KEYBOARD-PS-2-F2-TESTED-WORKS-AS-IS/382395429862?hash=item59088b33e6:g:ilcAAOSweD9alznh
Minty one - $$$
https://www.ebay.com/itm/VTG-1980s-IBM-AT-MODEL-F-KEYBOARD-CLICKY-84-KEY-BUCKLING-SPRING-IBM-PLANT-NY/382395429535?hash=item59088b329f:g:YQgAAOSwkpValzOO
Sold for $185 and $225 respectively.
This is going to go for a lot but this is most pristine AT I've ever seen...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/VTG-1980s-IBM-AT-MODEL-F-KEYBOARD-CLICKY-84-KEY-cable-A-BEAUTY-IBM-PLANT-NY/263548294262?hash=item3d5cb3d476:g:23YAAOSwTmtaqvHD
Currently at $225 with 4 days to go.
And these were just $100 what, a year ago? If only I'd been able to convince my wife to let me buy more of them, rather than putting more of our dough in mutual funds... Well, the funds did okay, but they haven't doubled over. Which is what most of us are probably doing when we see these now. :?|
-
Currently at $225 with 4 days to go.
And these were just $100 what, a year ago? If only I'd been able to convince my wife to let me buy more of them, rather than putting more of our dough in mutual funds... Well, the funds did okay, but they haven't doubled over. Which is what most of us are probably doing when we see these now. :?|
Eh...more like $150-200 a year ago. There was a dry spell of these for a bit. Don't expect to see other AT's sell as high as this one since it appears to be in brand new condition.
-
Eh...more like $150-200 a year ago...
You're probably right. When you get to be my age, it's hard to be sure how long ago a lot of stuff was because your life encompasses such a wide swath of human history.
-
Still, a 50%/year return isn't bad, either.
-
It went for +$700 ...
-
Absolutely insane price. More like $750 with shipping. Must have been a good bidding war. I expected $4-500 at best.
-
Absolutely insane price. More like $750 with shipping. Must have been a good bidding war. I expected $4-500 at best.
I'm not gonna lie, out of my 4 model fs, the AT is my least favorite. I haven't tried a battleship or an unsaver, but I'd probably like the more to be honest. I really couldn't imagine myself paying more than about 80 for one (bought mine for 60 a year ago), let alone 700.
-
I still wonder what these high-dollar buyers are using these for and where the buyers are coming from.
-
Well whoever bought this one was a serious die-hard IBM collector. The same kind of collector that would pay 10x the value of a common keyboard because it has some super low serial number or spend $2k on an unsaver or beamspring. There was no expectation of purchasing it to ever make a profit but to be an exemplar specimen in a private collection which will not be posted anywhere online for our purview. It basically will sit in a shelf or display and will hardly if ever be used to preserve it's condition, like a time capsule. These buyers could be from anywhere. This hobby has become more mainstream and vintage gear has become more sought after. Sometimes though it is easier though to spend the cash to reach end game levels rather than wait for good deals to come by.
-
Sometimes though it is easier though to spend the cash to reach end game levels rather than wait for good deals to come by.
Not that I buy this sort of thing, but personally I would probably spend more on a Buy-It-Now "sure thing" than put in a bid on an auction.
Ebay's advice tries to encourage the opposite.
-
Well whoever bought this one was a serious die-hard IBM collector. The same kind of collector that would pay 10x the value of a common keyboard because it has some super low serial number or spend $2k on an unsaver or beamspring. There was no expectation of purchasing it to ever make a profit but to be an exemplar specimen in a private collection which will not be posted anywhere online for our purview. It basically will sit in a shelf or display and will hardly if ever be used to preserve it's condition, like a time capsule. These buyers could be from anywhere. This hobby has become more mainstream and vintage gear has become more sought after. Sometimes though it is easier though to spend the cash to reach end game levels rather than wait for good deals to come by.
Interesting. So one of the drivers might be a 'shortcut' to the end game by sheer moolah? I never thought of it, but it does make sense.
Still, the sheer number of these high sales prices makes me wonder how many people with that type of money are out there and where they hail from.
-
Well whoever bought this one was a serious die-hard IBM collector. The same kind of collector that would pay 10x the value of a common keyboard because it has some super low serial number or spend $2k on an unsaver or beamspring. There was no expectation of purchasing it to ever make a profit but to be an exemplar specimen in a private collection which will not be posted anywhere online for our purview. It basically will sit in a shelf or display and will hardly if ever be used to preserve it's condition, like a time capsule. These buyers could be from anywhere. This hobby has become more mainstream and vintage gear has become more sought after. Sometimes though it is easier though to spend the cash to reach end game levels rather than wait for good deals to come by.
Interesting. So one of the drivers might be a 'shortcut' to the end game by sheer moolah? I never thought of it, but it does make sense.
Still, the sheer number of these high sales prices makes me wonder how many people with that type of money are out there and where they hail from.
I would characterize these individuals as single males in their late 20's or early 30's with zero children who make a solid income, likely through some sort of tech career. These individuals likely lurk the Deskthority forum as their interest is in vintage gear rather than customs or artisan keys.
-
$2k on an unsaver
Now hang on a sec here. Is there a record of one actually going for that much?
-
$2k on an unsaver
Now hang on a sec here. Is there a record of one actually going for that much?
Here ya go.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/MINT-Vintage-IBM-APL-Model-F-Mechanical-Keyboard-Unsaver-with-USB-controller/253254760732?hash=item3af728f91c:g:9eoAAOSwoR9aB98K
There was a couple high dollar beamsprings that sold. The highest was $2500.
Also a space cadet just sold for $2800 USD.
-
$2k on an unsaver
Now hang on a sec here. Is there a record of one actually going for that much?
Here ya go.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/MINT-Vintage-IBM-APL-Model-F-Mechanical-Keyboard-Unsaver-with-USB-controller/253254760732?hash=item3af728f91c:g:9eoAAOSwoR9aB98K
There was a couple high dollar beamsprings that sold. The highest was $2500.
Also a space cadet just sold for $2800 USD.
Wow. And it's the 5085(I think) variant with the D-subs too. Utterly useless to the average person until xwhatsit's controller went into it.
I remember these days (https://www.ebay.com/itm/280615182840).
-
Absolutely insane price. More like $750 with shipping. Must have been a good bidding war. I expected $4-500 at best.
I'm not gonna lie, out of my 4 model fs, the AT is my least favorite. I haven't tried a battleship or an unsaver, but I'd probably like [them] more to be honest...
Even ANSI-modded (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=79362.0)? ;?)
Well whoever bought this one was a serious die-hard IBM collector. The same kind of collector that would pay 10x the value of a common keyboard because it has some super low serial number or spend $2k on an unsaver or beamspring... These buyers could be from anywhere. This hobby has become more mainstream and vintage gear has become more sought after...
Interesting... Still, the sheer number of these high sales prices makes me wonder how many people with that type of money are out there and where they hail from.
Mostly China, I'm thinking.
Since the Reagan administration allowed U.S. companies to move virtually all of their manufacturing jobs East, the an unimaginable amount of dough has flooded the PRC (whose government, BTW, has taken advantage of this opportunity to finance the biggest military buildup in history).
It's hard for us to imagine how many people are in the PRC. Each year, my sister-in-law teaches English in what they consider a "medium-sized" city. It has the same population as greater Los Angeles.
As these great old boards steadily travel East, KB fans there are catching on. And many of them have the dough, and more, to pay the kinds of prices we're seeing now.
-
I would characterize these individuals as single males in their late 20's or early 30's with zero children who make a solid income, likely through some sort of tech career. These individuals likely lurk the Deskthority forum as their interest is in vintage gear rather than customs or artisan keys.
Mostly China, I'm thinking.
Since the Reagan administration allowed U.S. companies to move virtually all of their manufacturing jobs East, the an unimaginable amount of dough has flooded the PRC (whose government, BTW, has taken advantage of this opportunity to finance the biggest military buildup in history).
It's hard for us to imagine how many people are in the PRC. Each year, my sister-in-law teaches English in what they consider a "medium-sized" city. It has the same population as greater Los Angeles.
As these great old boards steadily travel East, KB fans there are catching on. And many of them have the dough, and more, to pay the kinds of prices we're seeing now.
These are two very interesting possible demographics that are amazingly distinct.
-
I would surmise that in general most boards sold by non-collectors on eBay tend to stay in the U.S. since many sellers tend to not offer international shipping. Of course some go to Europe and China, but there are plenty of folks in the U.S. who will pay a lot for some unicorn keyboard.
Oh and of course, the NIB AT already posted here: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=94965.0
-
I would surmise that in general most boards sold by non-collectors on eBay tend to stay in the U.S. since many sellers tend to not offer international shipping...
That's not going to hold someone back with these kinds of resources. I once sold an accordion to someone in New Jersey who was actually buying it for someone in Brazil.
-
Model F AT ending soon.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-IBM-PERSONAL-COMPUTER-KEYBOARD-TESTED-WORKS-AS-IS/202298638218?hash=item2f19f03f8a:g:YJIAAOSwC6Ra4PRY
-
Model F AT ending soon.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-IBM-PERSONAL-COMPUTER-KEYBOARD-TESTED-WORKS-AS-IS/202298638218?hash=item2f19f03f8a:g:YJIAAOSwC6Ra4PRY
Like, now?
-
It went for $177. Not that bad a price for an F AT, I'd say.
-
Here we have it! This legendary Model F AT is truly a link to the past.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Model-F-AT-Vintage-Keyboard-WITH-TRIANGLES-IN-PLACE-OF-THE-IBM-LOGO/202319319478?hash=item2f1b2bd1b6:g:LhgAAOSwgcVbA1sG
[attachimg=1]
-
Nice photography. Unlike so many videos, there's not so many quick cuts to distract you from the music. I really like the blonde at 0:46. That is all.
-
It's been a while. Here is another.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-PC-AT-KEYBOARD-RARE-FIND-VINTAGE-1984-100-PHYSICAL-MECHANICAL-CONDITION/183486638784
-
Fresh meat.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Model-F-PC-AT-Mechanical-Buckling-Spring-Keyboard-KB-262092342-RARE/192714162122?hash=item2cdea8bfca:g:hYEAAOSwCMVb4PAA:rk:1:pf:1&frcectupt=true
-
Pretty yummy. How much do these things go for these days? I still don't have one of these metal beauties.
-
Fresh meat.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Model-F-PC-AT-Mechanical-Buckling-Spring-Keyboard-KB-262092342-RARE/192714162122?hash=item2cdea8bfca:g:hYEAAOSwCMVb4PAA:rk:1:pf:1&frcectupt=true
Yeah, but the lions are already chewing on it.
So, are we done talking about the blond?
-
So, are we done talking about the blond?
I re-read the entire thread to make sure I didn't miss it. Spoiler alert--there's no blond.
-
The blond is not in this thread.
-
The blond is not in this thread.
Link?
-
The blond is not in this thread.
Link?
Sorry, here ya go.
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=98006.0
-
omg that thread is epic
-
Okay, find some more F ATs b/c my financial lady says my current spending habits are viable.
-
Dudes! I'm talking about the blonde (and I left out the E) in the video JP included in his post here in this thread (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=93341.msg2611440#msg2611440).
Leave us not get our blondes confused. They're confused enough.
-
Dudes! I'm talking about the blonde (and I left out the E) in the video JP included in his post here in this thread (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=93341.msg2611440#msg2611440).
Leave us not get our blondes confused. They're confused enough.
:)) I forgot about her.
-
So, say I came across a model F AT with a cut cord. How would I go about converting it to USB? Any links? Can solder.
-
So, say I came across a model F AT with a cut cord. How would I go about converting it to USB? Any links? Can solder.
You can get the xwhatsit for the ATs, which is nice. Kinda want to get an AT because of how much easier the layout is to use compared to the XT I sold due to layout issues.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Xwhatsit-IBM-Model-F-USB-Keyboard-Controller-AT-F62-F107-F122-Unsaver-USB-CABLE/302426372578?hash=item466a0439e2:g:jM4AAOSwz2tZnusy:sc:USPSFirstClass!77065!US!-1:rk:1:pf:0
-
Well there are normally 2 ways to convert these. Orihalcon sells converters to convert XT'S to USB which also work on these AT's. I think a cheaper active ps2 to USB adapter will work on these also. A replacement cable can be easily sourced I'm sure. Somebody will have one or you can adapt one from a different keyboard. The second option is to desolder the controller and solder in an xwhatsit for the model f which Orihalcon also sells.
-
Thanks guys. I believe I have a cable that I can use to test it, and then if it works I'll pick up the Xwhatsit controller for full conversion.
-
Also, would you all think less of me if I painted it a deep burgundy color?
-
Also, would you all think less of me if I painted it a deep burgundy color?
Maybe...so much so that you would have to send me the board for free to deal with the sin, I promise to rehabilitate it, keep it warm, and provide a nice environment for it to thrive. :P
-
Also, would you all think less of me if I painted it a deep burgundy color?
Maybe...so much so that you would have to send me the board for free to deal with the sin, I promise to rehabilitate it, keep it warm, and provide a nice environment for it to thrive. :P
I second that motion :)
-
Also, would you all think less of me if I painted it a deep burgundy color?
A nice paint job may be the best way to conceal a repair. That is why I used Dupli-Color charcoal gray on a few of my F-122 rehabs.
-
Also, would you all think less of me if I painted it a deep burgundy color?
A nice paint job may be the best way to conceal a repair. That is why I used Dupli-Color charcoal gray on a few of my F-122 rehabs.
Yep. I was going to use that Burgundy Duplicolor. I used the blue on a Dell Bigfoot and I love the way it turned out.
-
https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Model-F-PC-AT-Mechanical-Buckling-Spring-Keyboard-KB-RARE/192731181718?hash=item2cdfac7296:g:-0AAAOSwaiBb9G-C:rk:20:pf:0
-
https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Model-F-PC-AT-Mechanical-Buckling-Spring-Keyboard-KB-RARE/192731181718?hash=item2cdfac7296:g:-0AAAOSwaiBb9G-C:rk:20:pf:0
Good lord, it’s already at $177
-
https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Model-F-PC-AT-Mechanical-Buckling-Spring-Keyboard-KB-RARE/192731181718?hash=item2cdfac7296:g:-0AAAOSwaiBb9G-C:rk:20:pf:0
Good lord, it’s already at $177
Damnit...it was at $60 when he posted it. I was hoping to get it. :(
-
https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Model-F-PC-AT-Mechanical-Buckling-Spring-Keyboard-KB-RARE/192731181718?hash=item2cdfac7296:g:-0AAAOSwaiBb9G-C:rk:20:pf:0
Good lord, it’s already at $177
Damnit...it was at $60 when he posted it. I was hoping to get it. :(
I posted it since I knew the sharks were swarming. Very surprising though how much it jumped though.
-
I would consider an AT to be worth at least 3X what an XT fetches, being an infinitely better layout and an order of magnitude more rare.
-
:)) I forgot about her.
Dude, MKs are great and all, but I suspect you need to get out more.
-
:)) I forgot about her.
Dude, MKs are great and all, but I suspect you need to get out more.
[attach=1]
-
(https://img.aws.livestrongcdn.com/ls-article-image-673/ds-photo/getty/article/3/77/502809082.jpg)
-
I like where this thread is going ;D
-
F-AT labeled as an XT
https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-Clickety-IBM-PC-XT-Keyboard-5-Pin-DIN-83-Key-UNTESTED/392190341914?hash=item5b505db31a:g:4KEAAOSwIKNcBpq5:rk:4:pf:0
-
F-AT BIN
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-IBM-Personal-Computer-AT-Model-F-Mechanical-Buckling-Spring-Keyboard-Clicky/173691734228?hash=item2870d588d4:g:6egAAOSwVH9cFCX4:rk:1:pf:0
-
F-AT BIN
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-IBM-Personal-Computer-AT-Model-F-Mechanical-Buckling-Spring-Keyboard-Clicky/173691734228?hash=item2870d588d4:g:6egAAOSwVH9cFCX4:rk:1:pf:0
Noooooo. I ate dinner and missed it.
-
F-AT BIN
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-IBM-Personal-Computer-AT-Model-F-Mechanical-Buckling-Spring-Keyboard-Clicky/173691734228?hash=item2870d588d4:g:6egAAOSwVH9cFCX4:rk:1:pf:0
Noooooo. I ate dinner and missed it.
I am kinda happy someone did before I did...I wanted it so bad but don't really have the money to be spending on keyboards atm, even if I really want to spend money for stupid reasons lol.
-
I am kinda happy someone did before I did...I wanted it so bad but don't really have the money to be spending on keyboards atm, even if I really want to spend money for stupid reasons lol.
Interestingly, with some minor changes, that's just the sort of thing we might say when we do buy keebs:
I am kinda happy no one [bought it] before I did... I wanted it so bad even though I didn't really have the money to be spending on keyboards atm, but I really wanted to spend money for stupid reasons lol.
-
Up next on the auction block:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Vintage-IBM-AT-Mechanical-Keyboard-5170-Spring-Model-F/273614962125?hash=item3fb4b8fdcd:g:kTwAAOSwjlVcF8Vf:rk:5:pf:0
Also one from the Netherlands:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Keyboard-for-5170-AT-Round-DIN-Connector-Personal-Computer-AT/332958214084?hash=item4d85db27c4:g:pFYAAOSw851cBELb
-
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-IBM-AT-Mechanical-Keyboard-5170-Spring-Model-F-missing-Alt-key/273616781066?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Model-F-PC-AT-Mechanical-Clicky-Spring-Keyboard-Works-262061174-44/173697659687?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
-
Okay, okay—let's not go crazy here. :?)
-
https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-MODEL-F-AT/332963898878?hash=item4d8631e5fe:g:kKgAAOSwt~1cGezO:rk:7:pf:0
-
It seemed like just another GH thread.
Little did anyone realize it would become...
THE THREAD THAT WOULDN’T DIE
-
It seemed like just another GH thread.
Little did anyone realize it would become...
THE THREAD THAT WOULDN’T DIE
Don't you mean YET ANOTHER THREAD THAT WOULDN'T DIE ;D
-
There is nothing wrong with keeping this alive, Model Fs need homes and I still don't own a F AT, this thread essentially is daring me to spend over 200$ for one every time i look it at and regret that I didn't grab one for 100-150$ 5 years back
-
There is nothing wrong with keeping this alive, Model Fs need homes and I still don't own a F AT, this thread essentially is daring me to spend over 200$ for one every time i look it at and regret that I didn't grab one for 100-150$ 5 years back
Don't fret too much, they still come up for sale in that price range ($100-150) but as a BIN style listing and they sell pretty quick. I was even able to snag an F AT on eBay for $70 shipped just this year although was missing 1 key and the badge which I had replacements from a parts board.
With the AT being significantly more rare than the XT I felt this keyboard deserved it's own spotlight. I don't post every AT that I come across but usually the better deals but there are certainly dry spells as far as these coming up for sale.
Here is one for today, quite expensive but with all the bells and whistles (ANSI modded, Soarers controller, new foam).
https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Model-F-AT-Converted-with-Soarers-converter-ANSI-modded-new-foam-and-more/323602397271?hash=item4b5834b857:g:ZRMAAOSw8VtcFlW0:rk:2:pf:0
-
I find it sad to see that so many people rape their Model Fs with ANSI Enter keys. That's like whipping toddlers.
-
Don't fret too much, they still come up for sale in that price range ($100-150) but as a BIN style listing and they sell pretty quick. I was even able to snag an F AT on eBay for $70 shipped just this year although was missing 1 key and the badge which I had replacements from a parts board.
The badge is replaceable? Is it just glued on with adhesive? I got an F AT coming in the mail that has some scuffs on the badge, though I’m unsure where to source another badge without getting another board, as you’ve done.
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
-
The badge is replaceable? Is it just glued on with adhesive? I got an F AT coming in the mail that has some scuffs on the badge, though I’m unsure where to source another badge without getting another board, as you’ve done.
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Yes, it is glued on with adhesive or some sort of double-sided tape. There isn't exactly a vendor where you can go simply add one to your shopping cart. They can be reproduced though. Something like this is on my list of things to look into further. I want to paint one of my F-AT's in rough condition with an industrial gray paint and have a special black industrial badge made up for it.
-
Don't you mean YET ANOTHER THREAD THAT WOULDN'T DIE ;D
Probably!
There is nothing wrong with keeping this alive, Model Fs need homes and I still don't own a F AT...
Sure, a pseudo-sticky F-AT thread is fine—enough people are seeking them. Rather than tacking it onto an existing thread like this one, tho, suppose we start a new one just for that, so everyone understands what it is?
Okay, I've started one. Please post further AT sales in this special AT-seekers's thread, (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=98683.msg2694857#msg2694857) rather than here. Thanks!
...I still don't own a F AT, this thread essentially is daring me to spend over 200$ for one every time i look it at and regret that I didn't grab one for 100-150$ 5 years back
That sounds about right. :?)
With the AT being significantly more rare than the XT I felt this keyboard deserved it's own spotlight. I don't post every AT that I come across but usually the better deals but there are certainly dry spells as far as these coming up for sale.
See above. I wasn't throwing water on the general idea of AT-seeking; I just thought we could be more organized about it.
I find it sad to see that so many people rape their Model Fs with ANSI Enter keys...
Dude, fact is, people can and will do whatever they wish with their own stuff. There'll always be an overwhelming number of unmodified F's, so I don't think there's any danger of us forgetting how they originally were.
Meanwhile, if such mods encourage people to use great old keyboards, that's what they were made for, IMHO—tools first, collector's items second.
-
Alright this thread is officially dead now. It was a good run. Please vacate the premises.
-
Yes, it is glued on with adhesive or some sort of double-sided tape. There isn't exactly a vendor where you can go simply add one to your shopping cart. They can be reproduced though. Something like this is on my list of things to look into further. I want to paint one of my F-AT's in rough condition with an industrial gray paint and have a special black industrial badge made up for it.
That sounds like a fun project, hope it turns out amazing!
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk