geekhack

geekhack Marketplace => Great Finds => Topic started by: enoy21 on Fri, 21 October 2011, 02:19:28

Title: IBM Clicky Keyboard
Post by: enoy21 on Fri, 21 October 2011, 02:19:28
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VTG-IBM-1992-PS2-Keyboard-/140620920756?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item20bda8f7b4


Is this a model m ?  What do they usually go for ?
Title: IBM Clicky Keyboard
Post by: enoy21 on Fri, 21 October 2011, 02:22:42
Here is also a brand new Model M Is $40 the going price on these ?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-IBM-Model-M-Clicky-Keyboard-1391401-05-Jan-94-NIB-/190589867354?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item2c600a955a
Title: IBM Clicky Keyboard
Post by: Quarzac on Fri, 21 October 2011, 02:52:42
I guarantee you that NIB one will go for far more than $40. I predict it'll go up to at least $100.
Title: IBM Clicky Keyboard
Post by: dorkvader on Fri, 21 October 2011, 08:40:41
Quote from: Quarzac;435904
I guarantee you that NIB one will go for far more than $40. I predict it'll go up to at least $100.

It is a `94 and therefore lexmark.

also: Gosh, it looks like they really cheaped out on the bottom sticker. The one on mine looks much higher quality.
Title: IBM Clicky Keyboard
Post by: AMoody on Fri, 21 October 2011, 10:28:23
The first link doesn't have a part number.  Are all grey label model Ms buckling spring?  The only rubber dome versions I have seen are blue label.


A better deal with 2 hours left:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ibm-vintage-clicky-keyboard-rare-ps2-nice-old-antique-/270836437759?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item3f0f1c12ff
Title: IBM Clicky Keyboard
Post by: Sam on Fri, 21 October 2011, 18:14:30
Quote from: Quarzac;435904
I guarantee you that NIB one will go for far more than $40. I predict it'll go up to at least $100.

There were just three NIB Model M's that sold for $30 each, BIN.  Ok, that was a bit unusual to see them go for that low, but $100 IMHO is too high.  The $60 to $85 range seems more realistic to me.  But of course if you get two or more people who really want it, the price can go well above the normal range.
Title: IBM Clicky Keyboard
Post by: ironman31 on Fri, 21 October 2011, 23:08:04
Quote from: Quarzac;435904
I guarantee you that NIB one will go for far more than $40. I predict it'll go up to at least $100.

I purchased a NIB Model M from clickykeyboards 100 USD, and their prices are normally on the upper end of the scale. But then again that was over a year ago.
Title: IBM Clicky Keyboard
Post by: EverythingIBM on Sat, 22 October 2011, 23:15:37
Quote from: enoy21;435897
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VTG-IBM-1992-PS2-Keyboard-/140620920756?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item20bda8f7b4

Is this a model m ?  What do they usually go for ?

Yes that's a model M. It's an older grey labeled one (meaning the PS/2 cable should be SDL detachable).

Quote from: Quarzac;435904
I guarantee you that NIB one will go for far more than $40. I predict it'll go up to at least $100.

The NIB one is worth less to serious collectors.

Quote from: AMoody;436073
The first link doesn't have a part number.  Are all grey label model Ms buckling spring?  The only rubber dome versions I have seen are blue label.


A better deal with 2 hours left:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ibm-vintage-clicky-keyboard-rare-ps2-nice-old-antique-/270836437759?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item3f0f1c12ff

The grey labeled ones will NEVER EVER be rubber domes. They were made way before the cheaper blue label ones (blue labels can have attached [non-coiled] cables, rubber domes, etc).

Quote from: ripster;437076
Oh, THERE'S Waldo.
(Attachment) 29593[/ATTACH]

But why did he piss all over the picture?

LOL! Did someone serious write WALDO on that box?
I never knew Waldo was interested in buckling springs.

Hey, I found Ripster:
(http://laughingsquid.com/wp-content/uploads/waldo_id_by_imboeboe.jpg)
Complete with Retrobrite equipment strapped on.
Title: IBM Clicky Keyboard
Post by: EverythingIBM on Sun, 30 October 2011, 00:17:50
Quote from: ripster;441518
$40 for the used.  $51 for the NIB.

Well.  There goes the demand for the IBM Model M.
 (http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?23366-The-Market-For-The-IBM-Model-M-is-Dying.-Long-Live-The-New-King!)

It all fluctuates. Probably most of the people interested in buying mechanical keyboards already have one (well moderate chaps). Model Ms last a very long time.
Title: IBM Clicky Keyboard
Post by: Clickey on Wed, 02 November 2011, 21:39:30
Quote from: EverythingIBM;442089
It all fluctuates. Probably most of the people interested in buying mechanical keyboards already have one (well moderate chaps). Model Ms last a very long time.


Thats the problem with making a product that damn well, it lasts a lifetime and they don't get any repeat customers. Hopefully mech keyboards make a comeback and the American/Japanese companies start producing again.