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Title: Model M Space Saving keyboard 1391472, $175 shipped conus
Post by: ricercar on Tue, 27 March 2012, 14:28:53: Model M Space Saving keyboard 1391472, $175 shipped CONUS. Fully functional - guaranteed not DOA

Removable SDL Cable included.

Minor aesthetic issues, not visible when using (see photos):
- Left side - Brown sticker remains
- Bottom - Letters "MCES" carved into case

Join the Model M Space Saving club today!
Title: Model M Space Saving keyboard 1391472, $175 shipped conus
Post by: ricercar on Fri, 30 March 2012, 15:20:15: Bump.

Looking for $175 obo from US buyer. I have overseas offers.
Title: Model M Space Saving keyboard 1391472, $175 shipped conus
Post by: tsangan on Fri, 30 March 2012, 15:56:10: This shouldn't last too long, everyone likes a SSK :thumb:
Title: Model M Space Saving keyboard 1391472, $175 shipped conus
Post by: G.C.W. on Fri, 30 March 2012, 17:09:53: trades?
Title: Model M Space Saving keyboard 1391472, $175 shipped conus
Post by: lan123 on Fri, 30 March 2012, 17:19:18: Why are these keyboard so hella expensive..

i mean it not pretty looking, it not mechanical... it just a 199X Keybaord right??
Title: Model M Space Saving keyboard 1391472, $175 shipped conus
Post by: dewaere on Fri, 30 March 2012, 17:28:35: Not mechanical? :))
Why diamonds are so expensive?
Title: Model M Space Saving keyboard 1391472, $175 shipped conus
Post by: lan123 on Fri, 30 March 2012, 19:37:05: TELL ME!! lol why is it expensive? i know it rare, but in reality will u buy a keyboard and just leave it on a Closet for display cuz it from 1993?
I m pretty sure somewhat u buy a keyboard to type on if i m not mistakening.
Title: Model M Space Saving keyboard 1391472, $175 shipped conus
Post by: ricercar on Fri, 30 March 2012, 19:37:58: The only trade I'm currently interested would involve a Topre 91UBY. Otherwise I'm interested in money.
Title: Model M Space Saving keyboard 1391472, $175 shipped conus
Post by: demik on Fri, 30 March 2012, 19:52:27: Quote from: lan123;562018
TELL ME!! lol why is it expensive? i know it rare, but in reality will u buy a keyboard and just leave it on a Closet for display cuz it from 1993?
I m pretty sure somewhat u buy a keyboard to type on if i m not mistakening.

plenty of people buy BS keyboards to type on, because they are wonderful to type on. and where on earth did you hear this wasnt mechanical?
Title: Model M Space Saving keyboard 1391472, $175 shipped conus
Post by: 500_pts on Fri, 30 March 2012, 20:20:25: Quote from: demik;562034
plenty of people buy BS keyboards to type on, because they are wonderful to type on. and where on earth did you hear this wasnt mechanical?

was just wondering the same thing
Title: Model M Space Saving keyboard 1391472, $175 shipped conus
Post by: p.s. on Fri, 30 March 2012, 21:34:05: Is lan123 the anonymous buyer from oversea? Just kidding.

I was about to offer $185 for shipped to Canada but my girlfriend asked what's so spacial about it and I can't tell. Even I can tell she would not understand.

Quote from: lan123;562018
TELL ME!! lol why is it expensive? i know it rare, but in reality will u buy a keyboard and just leave it on a Closet for display cuz it from 1993?
I m pretty sure somewhat u buy a keyboard to type on if i m not mistakening.
Title: Model M Space Saving keyboard 1391472, $175 shipped conus
Post by: ricercar on Sun, 01 April 2012, 13:40:42: > what's so spacial about it

Ah darn. I was hoping this would sell itself.

IBM Type M keyboards are probably the most durable and long-lasting of all keyboards. They take mistreatment and keep on working in the worst conditions. They also can be repaired fairly easily in the rare instance when they do fail. I've done the bolt mod a few times (not on this particular board), and it's a breeze.

The SSK, or space saving keyboard, is valued for its Type M roots combined with a small footprint, allowing a right-handed mouse to be closer to the home row hand position (closer than on a regular Type M). They command higher prices than the regular M because of the desirability of the smaller size combined with scarcity.

[insert supply/demand curve here]
Title: Model M Space Saving keyboard 1391472, $175 shipped conus
Post by: retsteel on Sun, 01 April 2012, 14:46:27: Quote from: ricercar;563617
Ah darn. I was hoping this would sell itself.

If it was even remotely possible for me to drop 175 on a keyboard right now this thing would have sold its self in an instant. so, if you want to pay me 175 dollars then I would buy it for sure.
Title: Model M Space Saving keyboard 1391472, $175 shipped conus
Post by: ricercar on Sun, 01 April 2012, 15:04:29: (http://geekhack.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=36889&d=1325979747)
Title: Model M Space Saving keyboard 1391472, $175 shipped conus
Post by: f4d3 on Sun, 01 April 2012, 15:05:41: I didn't think these would cost so much.. this guy had like 2 on sale at a garage sale for $5 each but I passed because they were too loud.
Title: Model M Space Saving keyboard 1391472, $175 shipped conus
Post by: Kisakuku on Sun, 01 April 2012, 15:12:19: Quote from: f4d3;563698
I didn't think these would cost so much.. this guy had like 2 on sale at a garage sale for $5 each but I passed because they were too loud.

:drum:
Title: Model M Space Saving keyboard 1391472, $175 shipped conus
Post by: thegunner100 on Sun, 01 April 2012, 16:22:44: Quote from: f4d3;563698
I didn't think these would cost so much.. this guy had like 2 on sale at a garage sale for $5 each but I passed because they were too loud.

O_O...
Title: Model M Space Saving keyboard 1391472, $175 shipped conus
Post by: ricercar on Wed, 04 April 2012, 20:06:02: Surely someone wants to join the SSK club.

Bump
Title: Model M Space Saving keyboard 1391472, $175 shipped conus
Post by: ricercar on Sat, 07 April 2012, 21:28:51: Last bump
Title: Model M Space Saving keyboard 1391472, $175 shipped conus
Post by: Elrick on Sun, 08 April 2012, 00:34:01: Quote from: ricercar;570278
Last bump

If none of your fellow Americans don't want it, I can Paypal you instantly. ONLY trouble, I'm not a US citizen.

So there's the dilemma.........
Title: Model M Space Saving keyboard 1391472, $175 shipped conus
Post by: p.s. on Sun, 08 April 2012, 22:39:46: After seeing this thread I lurked on taobao for a while and bought 2 of these. Now the problem is how to import them into Canada. 6 pounds each according to the seller.

I know model m is good and I have a regular one as my office daily driver. Though I should try out a mini as well.
Title: Model M Space Saving keyboard 1391472, $175 shipped conus
Post by: net2522 on Sun, 08 April 2012, 23:03:30: Quote from: p.s.;571114
After seeing this thread I lurked on taobao for a while and bought 2 of these. Now the problem is how to import them into Canada. 6 pounds each according to the seller.

I know model m is good and I have a regular one as my office daily driver. Though I should try out a mini as well.

:dance:
Title: Model M Space Saving keyboard 1391472, $175 shipped conus
Post by: ricercar on Wed, 11 April 2012, 16:28:36: Sale pending. Thanks for your offers and interest.
Title: Model M Space Saving keyboard 1391472, $175 shipped conus
Post by: ricercar on Tue, 17 April 2012, 18:04:33: SOLD for $165