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Title: NIB Model F XT $300
Post by: noxwood on Fri, 26 April 2013, 19:36:04

http://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Model-F-Keyboard-1501100-New-In-Box-/161013840178?pt=US_Vintage_Computers_Mainframes&hash=item257d2c3932

Title: Re: NIB Model F AT $300
Post by: AKIMbO on Fri, 26 April 2013, 20:39:16

That's an xt....not an at.

Title: Re: NIB Model F AT $300
Post by: noxwood on Fri, 26 April 2013, 22:04:19

Whoops, didn't notice.

Title: Re: NIB Model F XT $300
Post by: fohat.digs on Sat, 27 April 2013, 08:56:28

This is the same one from last week.

He should be dropping the price by $50 per week, minimum. I think that it would be miraculous if it went over $150.

Title: Re: NIB Model F XT $300
Post by: dorkvader on Sat, 27 April 2013, 15:58:03

I dunno. those XT's from the project gutenberg estate went for a lot.

that said, I don't think it's worth over $150

Title: Re: NIB Model F XT $300
Post by: fohat.digs on Sat, 27 April 2013, 17:11:50

Quote from: dorkvader on Sat, 27 April 2013, 15:58:03

I dunno. those XT's from the project gutenberg estate went for a lot.

that said, I don't think it's worth over $150

Yes, I think that they sold in the $200-300 range, but don't you think that a good deal of that premium was because of their provenance?

Title: Re: NIB Model F XT $300
Post by: bazemk1979 on Sat, 27 April 2013, 19:18:29

Quote from: fohat.digs on Sat, 27 April 2013, 17:11:50

Quote from: dorkvader on Sat, 27 April 2013, 15:58:03

I dunno. those XT's from the project gutenberg estate went for a lot.

that said, I don't think it's worth over $150

Yes, I think that they sold in the $200-300 range, but don't you think that a good deal of that premium was because of their provenance?

got mein from there for $80 after lot of them got sold out and things settled a bit.... Got some book with it but I tossed it away, not much of a book person.

Title: Re: NIB Model F XT $300
Post by: SH1 on Sat, 08 June 2013, 17:13:10

Odd dates and such...was a bit of a mystery box...but rolled the dice when the price dropped to $175. 

It's the real deal all right.  Absolutely flawless condition...incredible tactile response...difficult layout.

First thing that struck me was how heavy it was...

Title: Re: NIB Model F XT $300
Post by: fohat.digs on Sat, 08 June 2013, 18:59:03

Quote from: SH1 on Sat, 08 June 2013, 17:13:10

First thing that struck me was how heavy it was...

And that is the smallest of the common Model Fs.

My F-122s weigh in at about 8.25 pounds!