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Offline 127001

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2 IBM Model M's for $60
« on: Mon, 25 November 2013, 17:26:03 »
Incredible deal:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-MODEL-M-buckling-spring-KEYBOARD-Two-bundle-/301027262831?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item46169f816f

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Unlisted shipping cost (Comments about the seller). Untested board.
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Re: 2 IBM Model M's for $60
« Reply #1 on: Mon, 25 November 2013, 17:28:04 »
Quote from: 127001 on Mon, 25 November 2013, 17:26:03
Incredible deal:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-MODEL-M-buckling-spring-KEYBOARD-Two-bundle-/301027262831?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item46169f816f

Decent deal if free shipping.

One is "not tested" which means not working, and there are missing key caps.

I would look for something better.
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“Any split that is higher than 5%,” the letter states, “will be seen favorably by the RNC and President Trump's campaign and is routinely reported to the highest levels of leadership within both organizations.”"

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Re: 2 IBM Model M's for $60
« Reply #2 on: Mon, 25 November 2013, 17:29:26 »
Eh, I've bought pleanty of non-tested that work great. Takes a lot to break an M. Heck I've bought one that was left outside in the rain and it works a charm.
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Re: 2 IBM Model M's for $60
« Reply #3 on: Mon, 25 November 2013, 17:36:29 »
That unknown shipping is always worrisome. Assuming that it is around $20, that makes them $40 each delivered, which is a little better than the going rate.
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"The Trump campaign announced in a letter that Republican candidates and committees are now expected to pay “a minimum of 5% of all fundraising solicitations to Trump National Committee JFC” for using his “name, image, and likeness in fundraising solicitations.”
“Any split that is higher than 5%,” the letter states, “will be seen favorably by the RNC and President Trump's campaign and is routinely reported to the highest levels of leadership within both organizations.”"

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Re: 2 IBM Model M's for $60
« Reply #4 on: Mon, 25 November 2013, 17:38:45 »
True that.
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Offline E TwentyNine

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« Reply #5 on: Mon, 25 November 2013, 17:40:22 »
The problem I have with this listing is it doesn't tell you shipping cost, you cannot even calculate it on the page.  You have to contact the seller.

Big red flag, especially with a seller with a rating of only 93% on only 48 sales.   He should know exactly how to properly set up shipping costs.

From his feedback:

Watch the postage; he uses hi postage to "minimum price" item! Cheat!

I'd avoid this seller.
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Re: 2 IBM Model M's for $60
« Reply #6 on: Mon, 25 November 2013, 17:47:41 »
I usually see "not tested" as a way for someone to sell a broken item to someone else for more than it is worth. Especially in this case, why would he test one and just not bother on the other? Makes no sense..
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Re: 2 IBM Model M's for $60
« Reply #7 on: Mon, 25 November 2013, 17:48:01 »
Another good point.
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Re: 2 IBM Model M's for $60
« Reply #8 on: Mon, 25 November 2013, 19:19:25 »
Quote from: HPE1000 on Mon, 25 November 2013, 17:47:41
Especially in this case, why would he test one and just not bother on the other? Makes no sense..

Sometimes it makes sense, such as an Apple Extended that uses ADB or even an old AT-style connector if you didn't have an adapter, but with a PS/2 connection it should be simple. Especially with an M, even if you only had one cable you could swap it!
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"The Trump campaign announced in a letter that Republican candidates and committees are now expected to pay “a minimum of 5% of all fundraising solicitations to Trump National Committee JFC” for using his “name, image, and likeness in fundraising solicitations.”
“Any split that is higher than 5%,” the letter states, “will be seen favorably by the RNC and President Trump's campaign and is routinely reported to the highest levels of leadership within both organizations.”"
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