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Re: Not-So-Great Finds
« Reply #301 on: Sun, 11 November 2018, 10:46:31 »

To be fair, why not give it a try


Most of my buy-low-sell-high ebay schemes have ended up in a lot of time and effort for little money, after fees, etc, but if there were a couple of hundred dollars to be made it would be different.
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Re: Not-So-Great Finds
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Re: Not-So-Great Finds
« Reply #303 on: Tue, 13 November 2018, 09:57:37 »
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<armin> i have the impression the only reason the mx red switch was invented was drunk people

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Re: Not-So-Great Finds
« Reply #304 on: Thu, 15 November 2018, 03:59:08 »
I always love this move:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/antique-vintage-computer-keyboard-Maxi-Switch-Co-630015-02-wooden-frame-Apple-/264003756334?nordt=true&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m43663.l10137

How about a few dollars more:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Maxi-Switch-1979-Wooden-Keyboard-like-Apple-inc-Line-Feed-Here-is-Rub-out-keys/382624062427?hash=item59162bdbdb:g:lDgAAOSwDDRb5Je2:sc:UPSGround!37803!US!-1:rk:2:pf:0

...To be fair, why not give it a try - I mean maybe I'm just jealous I didn't think of it.

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Re: Not-So-Great Finds
« Reply #305 on: Thu, 15 November 2018, 18:31:54 »
Welcome to Stamford, Connecticut. Now, the residents of Stamford always thought that their town was a nice place - a quiet place. But then one day a keyboard arrived. Not just any keyboard. It was a keyboard with a bad "READ" key. A keyboard worth $532.00 plus $29.00 shipping.

Submitted for your approval:

CHYRON HEGO KEYBOARD WITH BAD "READ" KEY MODEL CHYRON KYBD REV. K

https://www.ebay.com/itm/CHYRON-HEGO-KEYBOARD-WITH-BAD-READ-KEY-MODEL-CHYRON-KYBD-REV-K/232999003918?hash=item363fd2a70e:g:otgAAOSwFzZb2B3p:rk:1:pf:0

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Re: Not-So-Great Finds
« Reply #306 on: Fri, 23 November 2018, 04:31:00 »
Heh, they've relisted it for $100 less. Well, can't blame 'em for fishing.

It looks like a Chyron Duet, probably with Cherry MX Clears. Quite a fun design:





Secret labs with staffs of nubile jumpsuited assistants come to mind. If it weren't so much, I'd get it just for that.
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Re: Not-So-Great Finds
« Reply #307 on: Fri, 23 November 2018, 04:47:29 »
Sigh... Greed seems to have no bounds:

Leading Edge DC-2014 Blue Alps Mechanical Keyboard


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Sure, it's Alps Blues, and it's NIB, or like-new, or very lightly used (though the seller stops short of actually calling it any of those).

$799 for an 83-key board—that's darn near $10 per key. Prithee, givest thou me a break.

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Re: Not-So-Great Finds
« Reply #308 on: Fri, 23 November 2018, 05:31:00 »
Talk about optimism, waiting for a sucker with more money than sense to come along.


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Re: Not-So-Great Finds
« Reply #309 on: Fri, 23 November 2018, 05:36:15 »


$799 for an 83-key board—that's darn near $10 per key. Prithee, givest thou me a break.

True - I mean, Beamsprings are much more expensive, but they have 88 keys.
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Re: Not-So-Great Finds
« Reply #310 on: Fri, 23 November 2018, 05:39:24 »
Then again, if I had the money I might be more of a sucker


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Re: Not-So-Great Finds
« Reply #311 on: Sat, 24 November 2018, 21:21:32 »

Secret labs with staffs of nubile jumpsuited assistants come to mind. If it weren't so much, I'd get it just for that.


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Re: Not-So-Great Finds
« Reply #312 on: Wed, 28 November 2018, 20:34:46 »
Yeah, but...



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Re: Not-So-Great Finds
« Reply #313 on: Thu, 29 November 2018, 10:28:14 »
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Re: Not-So-Great Finds
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Model M—seller can't find p/n, so super rare!
« Reply #315 on: Sat, 01 December 2018, 02:52:09 »
RARE, Vintage White IBM Model M Clicky Keyboard PT NO 1386304


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Okay, I don't think I have any magical Internet skills or anything, but:


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Re: Not-So-Great Finds
« Reply #316 on: Sat, 01 December 2018, 08:47:01 »
"Unit is clean"
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Re: Not-So-Great Finds
« Reply #317 on: Sun, 02 December 2018, 22:45:26 »
Yep, as in "cleaning someone out".
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Re: Not-So-Great Finds
« Reply #318 on: Tue, 04 December 2018, 23:25:22 »
IBM 1390131 MODEL M MECHANICAL SPRING KEYBOARD


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Quote from: eBay seller
Just one of the best. a dream to use...

Hmm... Looks like a dirty dream to me.  :?P
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Re: Not-So-Great Finds
« Reply #319 on: Wed, 05 December 2018, 12:25:14 »
IBM 1390131 MODEL M MECHANICAL SPRING KEYBOARD


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Quote from: eBay seller
Just one of the best. a dream to use...

Hmm... Looks like a dirty dream to me.  :?P

Sweet!  This is the ultra-rare version with a bottom left delete key.  Better scoop  it up.

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Re: Not-So-Great Finds
« Reply #320 on: Wed, 05 December 2018, 12:28:35 »
It's still a good find, but the price is too high in it's present state.
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Re: Not-So-Great Finds
« Reply #321 on: Thu, 06 December 2018, 01:25:14 »
Sweet!  This is the ultra-rare version with a bottom left delete key.  Better scoop  it up.

LOL

It's still a good find, but the price is too high in it's present state.

I just thought it was funny that someone would refer to such a grimy keeb as "a dream to use". Maybe it's just as well we can't see the rest of their house, huh?
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F-XT Christmas edition!
« Reply #322 on: Thu, 06 December 2018, 01:27:28 »

Ladies 'n' gentlemen—the Model F-XT Christmas Edition!

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Blue Cube bargain!
« Reply #323 on: Thu, 06 December 2018, 05:32:32 »
Also in time for the holidays—a terrific deal on one of those, like, $10 "blue cube" PS/2-to-USB converters!:


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« Reply #324 on: Thu, 06 December 2018, 13:17:52 »
Also in time for the holidays—a terrific deal on one of those, like, $10 "blue cube" PS/2-to-USB converters!:


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Re: Not-So-Great Finds
« Reply #325 on: Thu, 06 December 2018, 13:23:43 »

the Model F-XT Christmas Edition!


Kudos to the seller for transparency and honesty. Also for fair pricing.

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Re: Not-So-Great Finds
« Reply #326 on: Thu, 06 December 2018, 13:47:09 »

the Model F-XT Christmas Edition!


Kudos to the seller for transparency and honesty. Also for fair pricing.

That XT could be a diamond in the rough. The corrosion on the plate can be addressed (sandblast/sand, primer, and paint) but the biggest unknown issue would be the condition of the springs. Some light surface rust is fine but if they are roached just replace them with Model M springs. This unit could be good if you wanted a project or wanted to experiment with further customizations, aka a resto-mod without destroying a prime specimen.
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Re: Not-So-Great Finds
« Reply #327 on: Sun, 09 December 2018, 02:27:00 »
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Re: Not-So-Great Finds
« Reply #328 on: Tue, 18 December 2018, 21:04:06 »
...This is about the worst omnikey I have ever seen, wish they hadn't done this but they did.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Northgate-Omnikey-Ultra-Keyboard-Programmable-Clicky-White-Alps-Xwhatsit-Custom/183586246019


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Re: Not-So-Great Finds
« Reply #329 on: Tue, 18 December 2018, 23:59:28 »
...This is about the worst omnikey I have ever seen...

You probably had no way of knowing this, but these custom restores are done by a GH member who's a very talented and experienced guy. As for the esthetics, it's really just a matter of opinion—I happen to think they're quite cool. And if the original finish had become icky, why not redo it?
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Re: Not-So-Great Finds
« Reply #330 on: Wed, 19 December 2018, 02:49:21 »
I think that $310 was a bit too much.
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Re: Not-So-Great Finds
« Reply #331 on: Wed, 19 December 2018, 17:33:28 »
An "Ultra" can be ANSI-modded?

Holy mackerel that is a stunning revelation!
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Re: Not-So-Great Finds
« Reply #332 on: Wed, 19 December 2018, 17:49:26 »
...This is about the worst omnikey I have ever seen...

You probably had no way of knowing this, but these custom restores are done by a GH member who's a very talented and experienced guy. As for the esthetics, it's really just a matter of opinion—I happen to think they're quite cool. And if the original finish had become icky, why not redo it?

I think it's a great color choice. My only issue is the bottom case but that could be redone easy enough.
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Re: Not-So-Great Finds
« Reply #333 on: Wed, 19 December 2018, 20:14:25 »
An "Ultra" can be ANSI-modded?

Holy mackerel that is a stunning revelation!


Hand-wired though.

You could probably ANSI-mod anything if you were prepared to hand-wire it or make your own PCB.
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Re: Not-So-Great Finds
« Reply #334 on: Fri, 21 December 2018, 05:01:26 »
I think that $310 was a bit too much.

I've seen clean Ultras go for up to $200. Considering this one isn't just clean but highly customized, some people may not see it as a stretch at all... Ultimately, though, the market determines what anything is "worth".
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IBM first aid kit!
« Reply #335 on: Sun, 23 December 2018, 04:36:31 »
IBM FIRST AID KIT 453693 for Model M 1392934 Keyboard SSK and 5150 computer


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It appears this actually is a legit IBM part number. However, I'm not sure what it'd be about SSKs that'd be particularly prone to cause injuries, or how you'd use the kit to treat finger cramps.
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$400 Selectric caps!
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Re: $400 Selectric caps!
« Reply #337 on: Wed, 26 December 2018, 17:20:38 »
Ultra rare blue IBM selectric keycaps for beamspring keyboards


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admittedly damaged keys from one of the most ubiquitous typewriters ever made? What a find!

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Re: Not-So-Great Finds
« Reply #338 on: Thu, 27 December 2018, 20:53:56 »

Ultra rare blue IBM selectric keycaps for beamspring keyboards

admittedly damaged keys from one of the most ubiquitous typewriters ever made? What a find!

Yes it is! Each key is unique in its divots and dings. The endpapers are unusual (anyone recognize this quote? - come on admit it). I do find it interesting that when they made the Selectric, they recognized that people buying beam springs in the future,  for $1000+,  would want those keys!

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Re: Not-So-Great Finds
« Reply #339 on: Thu, 27 December 2018, 23:22:10 »
The way you put it, it all makes sense somehow. Maybe we need more coffee.
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Some keyboard, with or without all keys, may or may not work—just $169.95!
« Reply #340 on: Wed, 02 January 2019, 03:12:47 »
Hoo boy, I don't even know where to start with this one. :rolleyes:

MIXED Brand / Model Vintage Wired Mechanical Clicky Keyboard *AS IS*


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Re: Not-So-Great Finds
« Reply #341 on: Fri, 04 January 2019, 21:03:26 »
Hoo boy, I don't even know where to start with this one.

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Excellent tactile replacement for IBM
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Refurbished Unicomp Classic 101, just $250!
« Reply #343 on: Tue, 08 January 2019, 21:35:08 »
Remanufactured by Unicomp IBM Model M 52G9658 Keyboard - November 1993


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Why pay $84 for a brand-new Unicomp Classic when you can get a refurbished one for $250? With bonus free plastic bag!
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Re: Not-So-Great Finds
« Reply #344 on: Wed, 09 January 2019, 06:35:36 »
"Remanufactured" as in "made", I guess.
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Re: Not-So-Great Finds
« Reply #345 on: Thu, 10 January 2019, 02:10:39 »
Now he needs to manufacture a buyer for it.  :?O
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Re: Not-So-Great Finds
« Reply #346 on: Thu, 10 January 2019, 18:50:04 »
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ketronics-Keyboard-1979-Check-out-the-Keyswitch/113539796109

I actually think it's an interesting old KeyTronic F&F.   But, doh! - broke the keycap pulling it for display!

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Re: Not-So-Great Finds
« Reply #347 on: Thu, 10 January 2019, 21:40:19 »
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ketronics-Keyboard-1979-Check-out-the-Keyswitch/113539796109

I actually think it's an interesting old KeyTronic F&F.   But, doh! - broke the keycap pulling it for display!

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That seller is selling a lot of very interesting boards for little more than a song! I can't imagine most will stay so cheap.  :-X

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Trackball w/o trackball
« Reply #348 on: Sat, 12 January 2019, 05:35:36 »

VINTAGE IBM 92G7455 Model M5-2 Clicky Buckling Spring Trackball PS/2 Keyboard





I just thought it was funny—a "trackball" without, you know, a trackball.
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"Mint" IBM M13 (except it's dirty as hell)
« Reply #349 on: Sat, 12 January 2019, 08:09:47 »
It's interesting what some people consider "mint". (Be sure to zoom fully in to see what I'm talkin' about here.)

MINT Black IBM M13 13H6705 Mechanical Keyboard with Integrated Trackpoint PS/2


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