Old Logo Dell AT101, WYSE, and more

[PortablePlatypus]

DELL http://www.ebay.com/itm/261716272485?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
RT-101+ http://www.ebay.com/itm/261716257984?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
Packard Bell http://www.ebay.com/itm/261716250404?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
LK201 http://www.ebay.com/itm/261716222336?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
Commodore http://www.ebay.com/itm/251772943233?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
WYSE http://www.ebay.com/itm/251772907136?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

[nubbinator]

Normally I wouldn't crap on the prices, but what's the point of asking for appraisals if you're going to ignore them?  Especially since you haven't tested or cleaned up any of the boards.

[PortablePlatypus]

The dells were tested, and I already sold one for $33 shipped, which was higher than the evaluation. I'd rather start a little high and sit on them for a month before lowering. 30 cents to renew the listing versus multiple dollars potentially lost.

[jacobolus]

Normally I wouldn't crap on the prices, but what's the point of asking for appraisals if you're going to ignore them?

I think PortablePlatypus is basically only on geekhack as marketing for his ebay auctions. Dunno, I’m not going to worry about it.

[PortablePlatypus]

Normally I wouldn't crap on the prices, but what's the point of asking for appraisals if you're going to ignore them?

I think PortablePlatypus is basically only on geekhack as marketing for his ebay auctions. Dunno, I’m not going to worry about it.

That's more or less the case.

[hwood34]

How is that AT101 worth that crazy price?

[PortablePlatypus]

How is that AT101 worth that crazy price?

It's still the cheapest one on the market xD.

[hwood34]

How is that AT101 worth that crazy price?

It's still the cheapest one on the market xD.

First listing that came up. Cheaper and in better condition

[jacobolus]

First listing that came up. Cheaper and in better condition

That’s an AT101W, the type with later (“bamboo” = no slits, not as nice to type on) black Alps switches, printed keycaps, and the new Dell logo. Those are super common. The old-logo versions go for much more on Ebay. Especially the ones made by Alps with salmon switches, but even the Silitek black switch type.

I think the OP’s AT101 might sell at $70–80, but it also might not sell for any more than $50, or not sell for a few months at that higher price.

But then again, what do I know? Ebay buyers pay ridiculous prices for stuff all the time.

[Photekq]

First listing that came up. Cheaper and in better condition

Notice the different logo. Thick dyesub caps on the one he has. Go look at photos taken by Korean member Scarface for a more detailed look at the two boards.

[hwood34]

First listing that came up. Cheaper and in better condition

That’s an AT101W, the type with later (“bamboo” = no slits, not as nice to type on) black Alps switches, printed keycaps, and the new Dell logo.

Ah. I dunno, that price just seems pretty high. But I'm no expert on alps so...

[Photekq]

http://www.otd.kr/bbs/board.php?bo_table=f8&wr_id=531&page=2

The price is still awful, but there's a reason why his one is worth more than most Dell ATs.

[berserkfan]

Normally I wouldn't crap on the prices, but what's the point of asking for appraisals if you're going to ignore them?

I think PortablePlatypus is basically only on geekhack as marketing for his ebay auctions. Dunno, I�m not going to worry about it.

http://www.otd.kr/bbs/board.php?bo_table=f8&wr_id=531&page=2

The price is still awful, but there's a reason why his one is worth more than most Dell ATs.

Normally I wouldn't crap on the prices, but what's the point of asking for appraisals if you're going to ignore them?

I think PortablePlatypus is basically only on geekhack as marketing for his ebay auctions. Dunno, I�m not going to worry about it.

That's more or less the case.

It seems that more and more people are coming to geekhack just to sell their wares to geeks because they know we are suckers.

I hope two things will result.

1) The enthusiasts who are working on modernizing and reviving projects can get more help and support from the community at large, so that we can make our own goodies and don't need to bid against each other on ebay. I've put my money where my mouth is, and hope to see some results someday. 

2) The geeks who have been overspending take a step back and consider how their love for geeky things is being exploited by people with practically no ties to the community. If perchance people peruse portableplatypus' past posts, they will find that pp's posts are entirely transaction-related and mostly have to do with him trying to find out how much his wares are worth.

[nubbinator]

First listing that came up. Cheaper and in better condition

Notice the different logo. Thick dyesub caps on the one he has. Go look at photos taken by Korean member Scarface for a more detailed look at the two boards.

The old logo Dells (especially the model OP has) sometimes came with ABS caps.  OP hasn't pulled a cap and has no clue what dyesubbing is, so it's way overpriced because it's a speculative gamble.  If you look at the pics you posted Photekq, the Alt caps are green dyesub, OP's are black.  The pictures are such **** and OP knows so little that it's a massive overpriced gamble on some ****ty Black Alps.

And I'm tired of seeing people like OP who are just there to make money off the community, often with way overpriced goods.

[fohat.digs]

The old logo Dells (especially the model OP has) sometimes came with ABS caps. 

I bought an old-logo AT101 a couple of months ago and it had ABS caps and bad black switches. I really only wanted it for the caps.

I do think that I was able to re-sell it on ebay for somewhere in the neighborhood of break-even (after a thorough cleaning).

[PortablePlatypus]

First listing that came up. Cheaper and in better condition

Notice the different logo. Thick dyesub caps on the one he has. Go look at photos taken by Korean member Scarface for a more detailed look at the two boards.

The old logo Dells (especially the model OP has) sometimes came with ABS caps.  OP hasn't pulled a cap and has no clue what dyesubbing is, so it's way overpriced because it's a speculative gamble.  If you look at the pics you posted Photekq, the Alt caps are green dyesub, OP's are black.  The pictures are such **** and OP knows so little that it's a massive overpriced gamble on some ****ty Black Alps.

And I'm tired of seeing people like OP who are just there to make money off the community, often with way overpriced goods.

This board is the reason I bought myself a Quickfire TKL. I've spent hours lurking and reading obsessively about different boards and if I had the money, would probably upgrade. As it stands, I'm dirt broke, so I don't see a point in talking about things I can't afford. It hurt a little when I was boxing up the AT-101W as part of me wanted to keep it, but I really have no choice but to sell due to my financial situation. If you don't like the prices, make an offer. I'm willing to sell outside of ebay.

First listing that came up. Cheaper and in better condition

Notice the different logo. Thick dyesub caps on the one he has. Go look at photos taken by Korean member Scarface for a more detailed look at the two boards.

The old logo Dells (especially the model OP has) sometimes came with ABS caps.  OP hasn't pulled a cap and has no clue what dyesubbing is, so it's way overpriced because it's a speculative gamble.  If you look at the pics you posted Photekq, the Alt caps are green dyesub, OP's are black.  The pictures are such **** and OP knows so little that it's a massive overpriced gamble on some ****ty Black Alps.

And I'm tired of seeing people like OP who are just there to make money off the community, often with way overpriced goods.

I'm not sure how to determine if they're dyesub, but the underside of the cap is a solid beige if that helps.

[jacobolus]

If you take a pic of the underside of one keycap (or even a close-up pic of the top) we can tell you what the printing method is.

[PortablePlatypus]

If you take a pic of the underside of one keycap (or even a close-up pic of the top) we can tell you what the printing method is.

http://imgur.com/xrKYu3M

[Photekq]

If you take a pic of the underside of one keycap (or even a close-up pic of the top) we can tell you what the printing method is.

http://imgur.com/xrKYu3M

ABS (I think! I'm commenting outside of my comfort zone). Worth much, much less than you have it for sale for.

[fohat.digs]

I'm not sure how to determine if they're dyesub, but the underside of the cap is a solid beige if that helps.

A Dell AT101W has Windows keys, an AT101 does not. Old-logo boards are pre-Windows.

The certain way to test for ABS vs PBT is to swish a drop of acetone on the underside of the key. If it etches into the surface of the plastic, it is ABS. If it resists acetone, it is PBT.

[Special K]

I'm not sure how to determine if they're dyesub, but the underside of the cap is a solid beige if that helps.

A Dell AT101W has Windows keys, an AT101 does not. Old-logo boards are pre-Windows.

You mean pre-Windows 95 right?  Wasn't the windows key introduced with Windows 95, since that's when the Start menu first appeared?