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geekhack Community => Off Topic => Topic started by: AMoody on Wed, 19 October 2011, 07:57:39

Title: Finding old keyboards locally?
Post by: AMoody on Wed, 19 October 2011, 07:57:39

I did a search but couldn't find another thread about this. Where do you guys go to find old keyboards? I have tried thrift stores with no luck. (and obviously craigslist, ebay).  Any other ideas?

Title: Finding old keyboards locally?
Post by: Findecanor on Wed, 19 October 2011, 09:55:06

I think that you need a great deal of luck. I have found some keyboards at thrift stores, dumpsters and flea markets .. but not a whole lot.
You could also check out your local computer recycling place, and ask them to keep an eye out for old keyboards.

Title: Finding old keyboards locally?
Post by: Malphas on Wed, 19 October 2011, 11:01:20

Recycling centre, or dump, or whatever equivalent you have.  No-one thinks to sell or give away old keyboards; they're just considered worthless junk like other old electronic stuff.

Title: Finding old keyboards locally?
Post by: Pretendo on Wed, 19 October 2011, 22:57:12

To name a few: Flea markets, yard sales, estate sales, craigslist, abandoned insane asylums... Never know when you're gonna have a lucky day.  Patience, of course, is the major key.