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Title: Industrial Model F XT, non-clicky. Only $700!
Post by: nowsharing on Fri, 28 May 2010, 14:43:37: I'm not posting this because it's a deal but simply because it's interesting. Where do people come up with these prices?

Non-clicky Industrial XT Model F (http://cgi.ebay.com/SPECIAL-VINTAGE-IBM-KEYBOARD-EARLY-IBM-BUSINESS-/250640847465). There's an industrial XT F in the wiki, but this is non-clicky so it might be unique.

Seller raised the BIN price from $500 to $700 after I asked for pictures. Nice. He also types everything, including his own name, in CAPS with no sentence breaks. That's entertaining.
Title: Industrial Model F XT, non-clicky. Only $700!
Post by: EverythingIBM on Fri, 28 May 2010, 14:47:41: It's missing two feet pads. Bad.

I wouldn't pay that much "just for a different colour". That's just as bad today with consoles, nintendo comes out with a black wii "OOHHH I GOT TO BUY ONE BECAUSE IT REFLECTS A DIFFERENT WAVE LENGTH OF LIGHT!!"
Title: Industrial Model F XT, non-clicky. Only $700!
Post by: nowsharing on Fri, 28 May 2010, 14:50:24: Quote
I wouldn't pay that much "just for a different colour".
I wouldn't mind having an AT Model F in the industrial color scheme, simply because it's different.
Title: Industrial Model F XT, non-clicky. Only $700!
Post by: EverythingIBM on Fri, 28 May 2010, 14:50:47: Quote from: webwit;187713
I saw it but the question is what is it? It's not the Industrial F XT, because they didn't make rubber domes in that time. Also rubber feet instead of cork.

I thought maybe the industrial models would have rubber instead of cork. Maybe I was wrong then.

Cork is for the cool guys.
Title: Industrial Model F XT, non-clicky. Only $700!
Post by: nowsharing on Fri, 28 May 2010, 14:52:59: Quote
Ask him to pull the key.

It looks like low-profile keys, so I think it is non-clicky. Edit: This mght be an optical illusion, I can't really tell.

I may have insulted him...so he might not respond to my questions ;)
Title: Industrial Model F XT, non-clicky. Only $700!
Post by: nowsharing on Fri, 28 May 2010, 14:54:01: Quote
Looks like a keyboard that should be attached to old 1980’s weapons console to be used with ICBMs or guided artillery against Soviet armored divisions.
Now that's a proper description!
Title: Industrial Model F XT, non-clicky. Only $700!
Post by: nowsharing on Fri, 28 May 2010, 14:59:27: I added two more pictures to the first post.
Title: Industrial Model F XT, non-clicky. Only $700!
Post by: JBert on Fri, 28 May 2010, 15:12:16: Hooray for clueless listings. He probably even has a reserve set.

Webwit hit the jackpot though. It's exactly the same, meaning it has Oak switch internals. Most likely a rubber dome, maybe even a refurb. Hardly vintage.
Title: Industrial Model F XT, non-clicky. Only $700!
Post by: EverythingIBM on Fri, 28 May 2010, 15:13:27: Quote from: webwit;187730
Well let's see if he manages to turn his $500+ fantasy into reality, otherwise see you at the relisting ;)

There might be a flemish keyboard collector who will buy it at $700 just to spite webwit.
Title: Industrial Model F XT, non-clicky. Only $700!
Post by: ch_123 on Fri, 28 May 2010, 15:31:51: Eh folks, remember this? (http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?t=9494)
Title: Industrial Model F XT, non-clicky. Only $700!
Post by: JBert on Fri, 28 May 2010, 15:34:11: Quote from: webwit;187735
The Oak Switch Internals are interesting, I didn't notice it before in the clickykeyboards listing. I wonder why it is left unmentioned at clicky's, and if in fact a buckling spring Industrial F XT does exist. Maybe only these Oaks, whatever they are.
Note how he lists no switch details for the Oak switch systems one. (http://www.clickykeyboards.com/index.cfm/fa/items.main/parentcat/11066/subcatid/0/id/461779) It is a linear keyboard according to earliear research by Brian, ch_123 posted it (http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?t=9494).

Compare it with the other industrial he shows: it has the old XT label and is listed as "VERY clicky ". (http://www.clickykeyboards.com/index.cfm/fa/items.main/parentcat/11066/subcatid/0/id/171727). The hunt is still on.

EDIT: Durn, ch_123 beat me to it.
Title: Industrial Model F XT, non-clicky. Only $700!
Post by: ch_123 on Fri, 28 May 2010, 15:41:33: If it was a no-reserve auction, it would be good to get it, get an XT Model F, and then sell the resulting hybrid as a NIB Industrial Model F =P
Title: Industrial Model F XT, non-clicky. Only $700!
Post by: nowsharing on Fri, 28 May 2010, 17:47:02: Quote
I KEPT THE STARTING PRICE AT $500 BUT ADDED A BUY IT NOW AT $700 IN CASE THERE WAS SOME CRASY COLLECTOR WHO WANTED IT IMMEDIATELY. JUST SOLD A CAMERA YESTERDAY THAT WAY. LISTED CAMERA WED BUT THURSDAY MORING RECEIVED 2 EMAIL FROM EBAYERS WHO WANTED IT IMMEDIATELY AND OFFERED TO PAY $150 CASH OUT OF EBAY SO I ADDED A BUY IT NOW FOR $250 AND A THIRD PERSON BOUGHT IT IMMEDIATELY
*******
Title: Industrial Model F XT, non-clicky. Only $700!
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Title: Industrial Model F XT, non-clicky. Only $700!
Post by: nowsharing on Fri, 28 May 2010, 21:50:39: U CRASY!!!!iii11!
Title: Industrial Model F XT, non-clicky. Only $700!
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Title: Industrial Model F XT, non-clicky. Only $700!
Post by: nowsharing on Fri, 28 May 2010, 21:56:44: I've never actually yelled online before. I feel so dirty.
Title: Industrial Model F XT, non-clicky. Only $700!
Post by: kriminal on Sat, 29 May 2010, 00:02:02: lol?
Title: Industrial Model F XT, non-clicky. Only $700!
Post by: nowsharing on Sat, 29 May 2010, 16:09:22: Quote
YOU MADE A COMMENT THAT I RAISED THE PRICE I KEPT THE STARTING PRICE THE SAME BUT ADDED A $700 BUY IT NOW PRICE I THOUGH YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN A EMAIL I RECEIVED FROM A AUSTRALIAN HE WANTED TO KNOWN THE SHIPPING COST TO AUSTRALIA AT THE BUY IT NOW PRICE. IT IS $65 TO SHIP

WTF! Why is this creep still emailing me?
Title: Industrial Model F XT, non-clicky. Only $700!
Post by: JBert on Sat, 29 May 2010, 18:12:49: Oh no, they know about Geekhack... Abandon forum!
Especially after he's stalking you.
Title: Industrial Model F XT, non-clicky. Only $700!
Post by: kishy on Sat, 29 May 2010, 19:04:22: Quote from: nowsharing;188048
WTF! Why is this creep still emailing me?

I've experienced (and continue to experience) substantially worse from one particularly friendly seller.
Title: Industrial Model F XT, non-clicky. Only $700!
Post by: nowsharing on Sat, 29 May 2010, 19:42:00: Quote
Oh no, they know about Geekhack... Abandon forum!
Especially after he's stalking you.
I don't think he's on to me here. I emailed my snappy comments to him and he's sent three confounding responses.
Title: Industrial Model F XT, non-clicky. Only $700!
Post by: trievalot on Sat, 29 May 2010, 20:27:43: US MAIL PACKAGE TO AUSTRALIAN WILL BE $65 THAT IS INCLUDING $750 OF INSURANCE

Sorrry nowsharing - its MINE ALL MINE
Title: Industrial Model F XT, non-clicky. Only $700!
Post by: audioave10 on Sat, 29 May 2010, 23:28:12: The more I look at Fleabay, the more apt I am to just buying "new" the tenkeyless I need.
Title: Industrial Model F XT, non-clicky. Only $700!
Post by: EverythingIBM on Sun, 30 May 2010, 02:24:57: Quote from: trievalot;188093
US MAIL PACKAGE TO AUSTRALIAN WILL BE $65 THAT IS INCLUDING $750 OF INSURANCE

Sorrry nowsharing - its MINE ALL MINE

Did one of the Aussies here ask him? Because, the person asking wrote in all caps like the seller himself... for a second I thought he just added the comment himself with a dummy account using the "buy it now phrase" so people would read the comment and be more inclined to "buy it now".
Title: Industrial Model F XT, non-clicky. Only $700!
Post by: Mental Hobbit on Sun, 30 May 2010, 05:05:22: Quote from: nowsharing;188048
WTF! Why is this creep still emailing me?

You made a new friend. CONGRATS!!!!1!
Title: Industrial Model F XT, non-clicky. Only $700!
Post by: trievalot on Sun, 30 May 2010, 07:12:40: YES, IT WAS ME, I ASKED FOR MY OWN AMUSEMENT.
it worked
Title: Industrial Model F XT, non-clicky. Only $700!
Post by: EverythingIBM on Sun, 30 May 2010, 15:15:51: Quote from: webwit;188189
STILL ZERO BIDS I BET RIPSTER IS GONNA SNIPE THIS ONE!!1!!!

linear model f xt layout what's not to love?

Couldn't you take the guts of a normal model F XT and place it in the "industrial" casing?
Title: Industrial Model F XT, non-clicky. Only $700!
Post by: JBert on Sun, 30 May 2010, 15:42:26: The trick is to find a suitable industrial casing. Most ones you find are for a regular model M.
Title: Industrial Model F XT, non-clicky. Only $700!
Post by: EverythingIBM on Sun, 30 May 2010, 19:30:56: Quote from: JBert;188299
The trick is to find a suitable industrial casing. Most ones you find are for a regular model M.

I'm referring to the one being listed in the ebay auction...
Title: Industrial Model F XT, non-clicky. Only $700!
Post by: JBert on Mon, 31 May 2010, 15:41:05: That linear keyboard with an ugly black label and a pricetag of $500? There are cheaper ways to cheat...
Title: Industrial Model F XT, non-clicky. Only $700!
Post by: ch_123 on Mon, 31 May 2010, 16:16:36: $500 will find you someone who knows their way around a spray paint can, so to speak...
Title: Industrial Model F XT, non-clicky. Only $700!
Post by: sethstorm on Tue, 15 June 2010, 23:50:10: Quote from: webwit;187753
Yeah, in case this keyboard gets relisted later for a sane price: it sucks. Not worth bidding on! :becky:

Might work well if the case can take my Wheelwriter boards.
Title: Industrial Model F XT, non-clicky. Only $700!
Post by: kriminal on Mon, 16 August 2010, 20:01:42: yeah webzy has it all posted up on kbdmania...
Title: Industrial Model F XT, non-clicky. Only $700!
Post by: microsoft windows on Mon, 16 August 2010, 20:18:42: Webwit actually has a different Industrial F. Compare the feet of the one on his site and the thread.
Title: Industrial Model F XT, non-clicky. Only $700!
Post by: EverythingIBM on Mon, 16 August 2010, 20:20:28: Quote from: kriminal;213285
yeah webzy has it all posted up on kbdmania...

Does he get a pleasure in showing off his keyboards?

That thing isn't any good, it's just a horrible rubber dome.
Title: Industrial Model F XT, non-clicky. Only $700!
Post by: microsoft windows on Mon, 16 August 2010, 20:29:12: Webwit did not buy that keyboard. It's hard to notice the difference, but compare the feet on Webwit's keyboard and the one from the eBay listing. They're different.
Title: Industrial Model F XT, non-clicky. Only $700!
Post by: ch_123 on Mon, 16 August 2010, 21:07:15: The odds that he just happened to find an identical keyboard refurbished by the same company are quite slim compared with the possibility that one of the feet fell off in transit...
Title: Industrial Model F XT, non-clicky. Only $700!
Post by: microsoft windows on Mon, 16 August 2010, 21:26:48: But the weird thing is there's a foot there where there wasn't on the Ebay keyboard. I was thinking the same thing as you, but I double checked.