Author Topic: eBay US: SIIG Minitouch, Dell AT101W (Read 8694 times)

eyesnine · « **on:** Tue, 12 July 2011, 11:46:47 »

Contact me via PM here on geekhack if you can't bid due to shipping not being available to your location. I may be able to make an exception and provide you with a shipping quote.

THIS IS THE LAST AUCTION (Ending on August 28):

Dell AT101W (New in box)

Thanks for your interest!

theferenc · « **Reply #1 on:** Tue, 12 July 2011, 11:49:21 »

Keep your hands off my Siig!

eyesnine · « **Reply #2 on:** Tue, 12 July 2011, 12:01:16 »

The SIIG seems to be the more popular of the two so far.

It's still at $0.88, though.

theferenc · « **Reply #3 on:** Tue, 12 July 2011, 12:11:13 »

Oh, and that was aimed at everyone else, not you, since it seems you're the seller.

Edit: By the way, the switches are in good shape? It says you lubricated them, so they aren't the gritty feeling that is often felt in these older ALPS boards?

peda · « **Reply #4 on:** Tue, 12 July 2011, 12:16:29 »

mmhh, i would have liked to bid on the Siig but unfortunately the 'worldwide' shipping is missleading...

i was exited seeing those auctions with worldwide shipping but then seeing that this means 5 countries for OP is sad.

eyesnine · « **Reply #5 on:** Tue, 12 July 2011, 12:19:33 »

Let's see now... Let me plug it in and give it a test drive.

The keys on this board seem to be in OK condition. I did a bunch of them, so I don't really know which is which... I'm typing this message to get a feel for it.

Yeah, they seem fine. I'm sure that by doing a complete disassembly and cleaning all the switches out it would feel better, but it is in good condition. I don't seem to be having any problems with it.

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Seems to be fine to me. I'm not really an expert on ALPs, though.

mmmty · « **Reply #6 on:** Tue, 12 July 2011, 12:22:01 »

Hey! that one is in my watch list. Max bid=$150 : )

eyesnine · « **Reply #7 on:** Tue, 12 July 2011, 12:22:12 »

Yeah, eBay doesn't let you do just selected countries. It has to be all countries except certain ones.

eBay is bad to sellers, if you didn't know that already. They force a number of conditions, then charge a percentage through both paypal and eBay that ends up to be comparable to what a professional auction house would charge.

eyesnine · « **Reply #8 on:** Tue, 12 July 2011, 12:28:46 »

$150!!!!

I don't think you'll have to pay that, there's a brand new Minitouch in another auction for around $100.

mmmty · « **Reply #9 on:** Tue, 12 July 2011, 12:44:29 »

J/K, just trying to make theferenc sweat. I probably won't even bid on it. Unless it stays at $0.88. I got a Matias Tactile Pro coming next month.

TexasFlood · « **Reply #10 on:** Tue, 12 July 2011, 13:14:57 »

Quote from: theferenc;378817

Keep your hands off my Siig!

I won't touch it, already covered there, but somebody will, :sad:.

theferenc · « **Reply #11 on:** Tue, 12 July 2011, 13:49:58 »

Thanks, mmmty, you're awesome*

. But yeah, I'm sure someone else will bid on it. Hey eyesnine, would you be interested in a trade, for a bolt modded M? Not of this one, but of one you have yet to post.

*mmmty actually is awesome, for reference.

BiNiaRiS · « **Reply #12 on:** Tue, 12 July 2011, 15:07:42 »

Quote from: eyesnine;378844

Yeah, eBay doesn't let you do just selected countries. It has to be all countries except certain ones.

eBay is bad to sellers, if you didn't know that already. They force a number of conditions, then charge a percentage through both paypal and eBay that ends up to be comparable to what a professional auction house would charge.

So don't use ebay. Put it up for sale here and save yourself all the costs/hassle.

theferenc · « **Reply #13 on:** Tue, 12 July 2011, 15:11:57 »

One advantage eBay does have over here is the idea of a "market price". That is the beauty of an auction, in that ideally it settles on the exact price that an item is worth to the market. eBay's timed auctions interfere with this concept quite a bit, especially with the vileness that is sniping, but it's closer than setting a price, and hoping it isn't too low.

mmmty · « **Reply #14 on:** Tue, 12 July 2011, 15:23:24 »

There is already 1 bid for it so it probably can't be taken off from ebay.

@theferenc, I hope you get it since you already missed out on Filco Zero.

theferenc · « **Reply #15 on:** Tue, 12 July 2011, 15:27:58 »

Actually, that's my bid. I've had it happen too many times that a seller changes the starting price of an item because there were no bids made on it. But he said he had others, which is what I was hoping to trade for.

After all, I'd much rather trade than buy.

BiNiaRiS · « **Reply #16 on:** Tue, 12 July 2011, 15:42:49 »

Quote from: mmmty;378970

There is already 1 bid for it so it probably can't be taken off from ebay.

@theferenc, I hope you get it since you already missed out on Filco Zero.

Was pretty sure that you can stop an auction at any time if you have it for sale locally as well and it sells.

theferenc · « **Reply #17 on:** Tue, 12 July 2011, 15:43:46 »

What do you say eyesnine? Interested in a bolt modded M?

daerid · « **Reply #18 on:** Tue, 12 July 2011, 15:56:46 »

I'ma be keeping my eye on that AT101W (my black one feels horrible)

mmmty · « **Reply #19 on:** Tue, 12 July 2011, 16:24:01 »

I have a used black AT101W that I don't like too much. So I got a NIB white one thinking NIB would be better. The used one actually feels better when I type.

eyesnine · « **Reply #20 on:** Tue, 12 July 2011, 16:38:01 »

Hmmm... that Model M is tempting. No, no more keyboards for me. I have far too many.

I really only use one, and I've got a KBC Poker in the mail already. Thanks for the offer, though!

Yeah, I'm not really sure how much to ask for these keyboards. It's hard to set a price. So, I figured I'd just put them up for auction and see what happens.

theferenc · « **Reply #21 on:** Tue, 12 July 2011, 17:11:22 »

Assuming I fail to win this one (it'll be a present for me from someone else, so there's a hard limit on the price), the offer will still be open, if you change your mind.

daerid · « **Reply #22 on:** Wed, 13 July 2011, 16:16:18 »

Quote from: mmmty;379012

I have a used black AT101W that I don't like too much. So I got a NIB white one thinking NIB would be better. The used one actually feels better when I type.

Realllly... that's interesting. I've loved every single AT101W I've used (I've had 3 or 4 over the years before this one), and the one I currently own is absolutely horrible. It's mushy and not crisp at all, whereas all the other one's I've used have had a really snappy, almost but not quite linear feeling to them.

mmmty · « **Reply #23 on:** Wed, 13 July 2011, 22:53:20 »

I guess I don't like black ALPS. Too hard for my girly fingers.

demik · « **Reply #24 on:** Wed, 13 July 2011, 23:41:28 »

eyes, forgot to tell you i received the keyboard this week.

great keyboard, thanks!

eyesnine · « **Reply #25 on:** Thu, 14 July 2011, 22:38:58 »

I'm glad that you enjoy it. The minitouch is a fun keyboard. It's very tactile and clicky.

eyesnine · « **Reply #26 on:** Mon, 18 July 2011, 09:58:57 »

Round 1 has ended.

The SIIG Minitouch went for $41 + shipping. The NIB Dell AT101W went for $55.77 + shipping.

I updated the original post for the new auctions.

I can sell NIB Dell AT101Ws for $50 + shipping to Geekhackers directly without going through eBay, just PM me with a shipping address.

The Minitouchs aren't all in sellable condition. They need a few days under a fan to dry out the lubricant (they are still a little too smelly like chemicals), so I'm going to just keep on auctioning those off one at a time.

The Solutor · « **Reply #27 on:** Mon, 18 July 2011, 10:05:22 »

Quote from: ripster;382588

Probably has something to do with Supply and Demand.

Maybe a graph...:bounce:

eyesnine · « **Reply #28 on:** Mon, 18 July 2011, 10:07:04 »

Quote from: ripster;382588

The NIB Dell went for $56?

Wow, now I'm glad the dude I offered to give one to for free last year didn't take me up on my offer. I got two of those and they have gone up in price more than my 4 IBM NIB Minis (well, percentage wise at least).

Probably has something to do with Supply and Demand.

Yeah, I'm a little surprised that it sold for so much more than the Minitouch.

Still, those complicated black alps are really nice. I was surprised that they were so much different than the simplified alps on the DSI keyboard that I bought. I think that they're much more consistent (less off center sticking) and lighter in comparison.

I believe that complicated black alps are no longer in production, so these NIB Dells are just about the only way to try them out in pristine condition, AFAIK.

mmmty · « **Reply #29 on:** Mon, 18 July 2011, 11:56:32 »

Quote from: theferenc;379064

Assuming I fail to win this one (it'll be a present for me from someone else, so there's a hard limit on the price), the offer will still be open, if you change your mind.

So... did you get it??

Xuan · « **Reply #30 on:** Mon, 18 July 2011, 14:38:57 »

eyesnine, would you ship a mini to Buenos Aires if I bid?

eyesnine · « **Reply #31 on:** Mon, 18 July 2011, 14:44:53 »

Quote from: Xuan;382737

eyesnine, would you ship a mini to Buenos Aires if I bid?

Since you're a geekhacker I will. You'll need to pay the extra shipping cost, though. The best price I can get for shipping through USPS is $31.35 by Priority Mail International, which is quite a lot compared to the price of the keyboard.

eyesnine · « **Reply #32 on:** Mon, 18 July 2011, 14:51:32 »

You better keep your sister away from my SIIG or the deal's off, Xuan.

Xuan · « **Reply #33 on:** Mon, 18 July 2011, 18:50:05 »

Haha, great memory. Don't worry I'm not letting her near my keyboards any longer.

cheez, that's one expensive shipment, I thought it would be cheaper being a mini.
Thanks for the data eyesnine, I think I'll pass for now. Good luck with the sell

eyesnine · « **Reply #34 on:** Sun, 24 July 2011, 23:24:10 »

Round 3. Begin!

The original post has been updated for the new auctions.

Or, you could just go to my seller's page: here!

theferenc · « **Reply #35 on:** Mon, 25 July 2011, 00:51:30 »

No, I didn't get it. It was pointed out that buying keyboards right before moving across the country is a bad idea.

eyesnine · « **Reply #36 on:** Sun, 31 July 2011, 06:07:31 »

The AT101W is at $11 and the SIIG is at $0.98, only 12 hours to go!

It looks like there's lots of snipers out there - both auctions have 20+ watchers.

peda · « **Reply #37 on:** Sun, 31 July 2011, 06:34:51 »

Quote from: eyesnine;390323

The AT101W is at $11 and the SIIG is at $0.98, only 12 hours to go!

It looks like there's lots of snipers out there - both auctions have 20+ watchers.

i still shed a little tear that i can't bid on your SIIGs... ;(

eyesnine · « **Reply #38 on:** Sun, 31 July 2011, 06:50:30 »

Quote from: peda;390331

i still shed a little tear that i can't bid on your SIIGs... ;(

Here's a story for you: I shipped a keyboard to Japan one time. The shipping cost was 4x the cost of the keyboard.

The seller put in a claim that the keyboard didn't work, without communicating the problem (they probably used a cheap PS/2 adapter - I tested that keyboard before shipping). Paypal forced me to refund the entire amount + shipping even though the buyer had not communicated the problem, and had not put in a claim for three weeks after receiving the keyboard. So, I lost money and was a victim of buyer fraud.

Lesson learned: don't ship if the cost of shipping is disproportionate to the cost of the keyboard.

You can bid if you like, but if you win I won't do a refund if you have a problem with it. The keyboard's good, I tested it out, so there's no need to worry.

peda · « **Reply #39 on:** Sun, 31 July 2011, 07:59:04 »

@eyesnine: i don't blame you or the other sellers that you limit the areas where you ship to as i know about those problems. I blame expensive shipping, restrictive customs-rules and those scamming idiots. But i still dream of worldwide trading without boarders or restrictions. :sleep: (dreaming)

anyway, thank you for giving me the option to bid on it. i'll get right on it

EDIT: please exclude me from the buyer requirements (ebay-id: illumino976)

eyesnine · « **Reply #40 on:** Sun, 31 July 2011, 08:56:03 »

Quote from: peda;390345

@eyesnine: i don't blame you or the other sellers that you limit the areas where you ship to as i know about those problems. I blame expensive shipping, restrictive customs-rules and those scamming idiots. But i still dream of worldwide trading without boarders or restrictions. :sleep: (dreaming)

anyway, thank you for giving me the option to bid on it. i'll get right on it

EDIT: please exclude me from the buyer requirements (ebay-id: illumino976)

Erm, how do you do that?

eyesnine · « **Reply #41 on:** Sun, 31 July 2011, 09:00:15 »

Nevermind, I figured it out.

You should be able to bid now.

peda · « **Reply #42 on:** Sun, 31 July 2011, 09:23:44 »

Quote from: eyesnine;390356

Nevermind, I figured it out.

You should be able to bid now.

I am able to and highest bidder!

Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk

eyesnine · « **Reply #43 on:** Mon, 01 August 2011, 14:54:30 »

I updated the original post for the new auctions.

The Minitouch for this week has some scuff marks on some of the keys (see the full resolution pics in the eBay auction). It's not in as good condition as the other Minitouchs, but it's still clean and works fine.

eyesnine · « **Reply #44 on:** Sun, 14 August 2011, 08:33:12 »

I updated the original post for this week's auctions (ends today!)

This is the second to last Minitouch auction for a while.

I have a few more AT101Ws left still.

eyesnine · « **Reply #45 on:** Sun, 21 August 2011, 08:27:55 »

I updated the original post again, the auctions end today.

This is the last Minitouch for a while, it's at $15.50.

The AT101W is at $20.50.

eyesnine · « **Reply #46 on:** Sun, 21 August 2011, 10:20:31 »

I have some more that need to be cleaned still. I'm working on other things at the moment, but I plan to clean and put them up for auction maybe in a couple of months. I'd like to use them to pay for my Christmas shopping this year.

eyesnine · « **Reply #47 on:** Sat, 27 August 2011, 22:23:35 »

You guys are killing me.

This week's New Old Stock AT101W is still at $5.50 with less than a day to go.

I may have to reconsider my auctioning strategy and list the last couple of AT101Ws as fixed price listings.

eyesnine · « **Reply #48 on:** Sat, 27 August 2011, 22:24:16 »

Oh yeah, I updated the original post for this week's listing.

eyesnine · « **Reply #49 on:** Sat, 27 August 2011, 22:27:55 »

Also, Hurricane Irene is supposed to arrive tomorrow night where I am, so I may skip a week.

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Author Topic: eBay US: SIIG Minitouch, Dell AT101W (Read 8694 times)