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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: crowstar on Thu, 24 March 2011, 03:00:05

Title: Value of a 1986 model m?
Post by: crowstar on Thu, 24 March 2011, 03:00:05

So I got my model m in the uk, and assumed it was the later model, because of the different look. But i believe it is from 1986.
It is a 1390136 if that helps. In one thread someone mentioned these as 'rare' is that true?
Thanks!

Title: Value of a 1986 model m?
Post by: javifast on Thu, 24 March 2011, 04:52:32

Yes, this is a old model. 1986 is a good year. ;)
I think your keyboard has the square logo on the right. That's more expensive than the 1301406.

Title: Value of a 1986 model m?
Post by: ch_123 on Thu, 24 March 2011, 05:18:08

Depends on condition.

Title: Value of a 1986 model m?
Post by: crowstar on Thu, 24 March 2011, 14:36:02

Quote from: ch_123;317530

Depends on condition.

feels and looks practically new. It has the square logo on it

Title: Value of a 1986 model m?
Post by: ch_123 on Thu, 24 March 2011, 16:26:03

If you're selling it on eBay, it really depends on who sees it. On one hand, it should be worth a good bit given that square label ISO Model Ms are relatively rare. On the other hand, it depends on whether anyone who appreciates the value of one wants a UK layout one. A lot of the European Model M lovers have long since switched to the US layout.