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Title: [SOLD] Short IBM Click Keyboard = SSK
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 12 February 2019, 20:05:43

What do SSKs go for these days?

This one looks fairly decent, currently US$45 ...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Short-IBM-Click-Keyboard-PN-1391472-As-is/113634406859

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Title: Re: Short IBM Click Keyboard = SSK
Post by: JP on Tue, 12 February 2019, 20:11:34

That's gonna go higher than $45 now you've posted it here. I'd say usually $150+ depending on condition, special keys, bolt mod, etc.

Title: Re: Short IBM Click Keyboard = SSK
Post by: UsualSuspectXXX on Tue, 12 February 2019, 22:21:00

Could be a solid buy. Keeping my eye on it, well see how high the bids go.

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Title: Re: Short IBM Click Keyboard = SSK
Post by: pixelpusher on Tue, 12 February 2019, 22:35:52

The fact that they have it sitting on a chunk of dirt in the photo doesn't instill the greatest confidence that is has been treated nicely :)

I would love another SSK, but I'm waiting for some amazing NIB ssk to show up.   My current one is in good condition, but the arrow cluster has a rivet or two gone and doesn't feel quite right

Title: Re: Short IBM Click Keyboard = SSK
Post by: fohat.digs on Wed, 13 February 2019, 06:47:11

Quote from: pixelpusher on Tue, 12 February 2019, 22:35:52

I'm waiting for some amazing NIB ssk to show up. 

I will tell you that I bought a NIB SSK a few years ago from Cindy and more than half of its rivets were already broken.

Besides its enjoyable use, one of the best characteristics of ancient IBM iron is that it can usually brought back to "like new" or even "better than new" condition with some work and care.
 

Title: Re: Short IBM Click Keyboard = SSK
Post by: JP on Wed, 13 February 2019, 07:57:43

Quote from: fohat.digs on Wed, 13 February 2019, 06:47:11

Quote from: pixelpusher on Tue, 12 February 2019, 22:35:52

I'm waiting for some amazing NIB ssk to show up. 

I will tell you that I bought a NIB SSK a few years ago from Cindy and more than half of its rivets were already broken.

Besides its enjoyable use, one of the best characteristics of ancient IBM iron is that it can usually brought back to "like new" or even "better than new" condition with some work and care.

^ This  :thumb:

Title: Re: Short IBM Click Keyboard = SSK
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 13 February 2019, 19:51:23

Up to $63 with 5 days to go!

Title: Re: Short IBM Click Keyboard = SSK
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 14 February 2019, 20:05:31

Still $63, but now with 4 days to go.

Title: Re: Short IBM Click Keyboard = SSK
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 18 February 2019, 20:04:26

$190 now, with just over 2 hours to go.

I guess the price did go up a bit.

Title: Re: Short IBM Click Keyboard = SSK
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 20 February 2019, 19:59:18

Sold for US$195.50.

Not a bad price, they do seem to go for around $150 (average condition) to $200 (reasonable/good condition).

Title: Re: [SOLD] Short IBM Click Keyboard = SSK
Post by: ander on Sat, 23 February 2019, 03:23:38

Quote from: rowdy on Tue, 12 February 2019, 20:05:43

What do SSKs go for these days?

At least $200 now; considerably more for cleaner examples.

Recent eBay used SSK sales (https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=ibm+%22space+saving%22&_sacat=58058&LH_TitleDesc=0&LH_Sold=1&LH_Complete=1&rt=nc&LH_ItemCondition=4)

Title: Re: [SOLD] Short IBM Click Keyboard = SSK
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 28 February 2019, 20:11:29

Quote from: ander on Sat, 23 February 2019, 03:23:38

Quote from: rowdy on Tue, 12 February 2019, 20:05:43

What do SSKs go for these days?

At least $200 now; considerably more for cleaner examples.

Recent eBay used SSK sales (https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=ibm+%22space+saving%22&_sacat=58058&LH_TitleDesc=0&LH_Sold=1&LH_Complete=1&rt=nc&LH_ItemCondition=4)

Thanks for that!

Prices seem to be holding steady then, so I don't feel any regrets that I got mine when I did.