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Title: Thunderdome Auction House: F-122 for sale
Post by: poxeclipse on Sat, 22 June 2013, 20:57:15
You are here in Thunderdome Auction House. One board enters, one man leaves ... with the board.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls ... auction time is here !



NOW FOR AUCTION!
The bidding starts at $120 USD, and the shipping is $40 USD for international and  $free for Canada.
The proceeds of this auction will be donated to Geekhacktown City Hall.


Item for auction:
1. 6110668, DATE 19DEC-84, so 28 years old. Perfect condition, I would say almost untouched.  Typing feel is sublime. No crack, no scuff, no paint peeling. It is amazing that it reached our days in this shape. This one is a rarity, for the nubs of the legs have the same colour as the case, not as the legs. I don't know what to say more, just enjoy the pictures.

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THIS IS AN AUCTION: You've seen it before, you know the start bidding price and the shipment price. Just post your bid. Rules ? Common sense and the one everybody knows about in Geeckhacktown: Break the deal ... Face the wheel !.

Payment can be made via PayPal as a gift.
This auction will end at 10:00pm on Saturday 29th June 2013 TORONTO TIME - currently GMT - 4.


(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTbIcURTn2DC2txxAexLEWa584y3CI2S_sQv85dht3ZokKm6c8xCw)   I'm Captain Walker and I Approve this Message.



LEAD BID: Halverson $125

Title: Re: Thunderdome Auction House
Post by: damorgue on Sat, 22 June 2013, 20:58:30
Interesting to how high this goes.
Title: Re: Thunderdome Auction House
Post by: demik on Sat, 22 June 2013, 20:58:50
>enjoy the pics
>no pics
Title: Re: Thunderdome Auction House
Post by: kenmai9 on Sat, 22 June 2013, 20:59:54
>enjoy the pics
>no pics
I'm enjoying this one (http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTbIcURTn2DC2txxAexLEWa584y3CI2S_sQv85dht3ZokKm6c8xCw)
Title: Re: Thunderdome Auction House
Post by: kelske on Sat, 22 June 2013, 21:11:56
Lol the format of this post is suspiciously similar to my RainDrop auction...  :-X
Title: Re: Thunderdome Auction House
Post by: poxeclipse on Sat, 22 June 2013, 21:14:50
Lol the format of this post is suspiciously similar to my RainDrop auction...  :-X

It's true, I used yours. Thanks.
Title: Re: Thunderdome Auction House
Post by: kelske on Sat, 22 June 2013, 21:17:28
Lol the format of this post is suspiciously similar to my RainDrop auction...  :-X


It's true, I used yours. Thanks.

Mine has a distinct lack of Mel Gibson though!
Title: Re: Thunderdome Auction House
Post by: poxeclipse on Sat, 22 June 2013, 21:19:43
Lol the format of this post is suspiciously similar to my RainDrop auction...  :-X


It's true, I used yours. Thanks.

Mine has a distinct lack of Mel Gibson though!

I really liked your format, and I should have asked your permission to use it. I apologize for that.
Title: Re: Thunderdome Auction House
Post by: E TwentyNine on Sat, 22 June 2013, 21:21:32
Pssst....it's "Bust the deal".  Nice board and nice approach, read it all in Dealgood's voice.  :))

/can shovel ****
Title: Re: Thunderdome Auction House
Post by: kelske on Sat, 22 June 2013, 21:25:53
I really liked your format, and I should have asked your permission to use it. I apologize for that.

Its cool Homes, glwa ;D
Title: Re: Thunderdome Auction House
Post by: berserkfan on Sun, 23 June 2013, 02:17:59
can't afford it, but just window shopping. Will keep looking at this thread!
Title: Re: Thunderdome Auction House
Post by: 1391406 on Sun, 23 June 2013, 02:48:36
Does the board need to be modded or simply require an XT converter?
Title: Re: Thunderdome Auction House
Post by: tjcaustin on Sun, 23 June 2013, 03:34:45
Oh mans, this is three days younger than me.
Title: Re: Thunderdome Auction House
Post by: Tym on Sun, 23 June 2013, 03:36:19
Oh mans, this is three days younger than me.

Buy it...you can see who goes grey first (or in its case yellow) :D
Title: Re: Thunderdome Auction House
Post by: poxeclipse on Sun, 23 June 2013, 05:41:49
Does the board need to be modded or simply require an XT converter?
No need for mod, Soarer converter is the best, very easy to use and very reliable. Check this thread:
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=39833.msg785039#msg785039
Title: Re: Thunderdome Auction House: F-122 for sale
Post by: fohat.digs on Mon, 24 June 2013, 16:20:40
If you are selling multiples, you should grade them and let people understand the entire field.

For example, if you have 1-10, 3-9s, 1-8, 3-7s, and 1-5 for sale, then let people know what is still available and let them bid accordingly.
Title: Re: Thunderdome Auction House: F-122 for sale
Post by: Halverson on Mon, 24 June 2013, 16:45:27
Has no one bid yet? Guess I'll start it at $125 to get this rolling.
Title: Re: Thunderdome Auction House: F-122 for sale
Post by: tjcaustin on Mon, 24 June 2013, 16:49:55
Has no one bid yet? Guess I'll start it at $125 to get this rolling.

Buy it for me for my almost birthday, halverso
Title: Re: Thunderdome Auction House: F-122 for sale
Post by: Halverson on Mon, 24 June 2013, 17:06:15
Has no one bid yet? Guess I'll start it at $125 to get this rolling.

Buy it for me for my almost birthday, halverso

Ok no one else bid, and I'll have deliver it to TJ as well.
Title: Re: Thunderdome Auction House: F-122 for sale
Post by: poxeclipse on Thu, 27 June 2013, 08:10:55
Hey Road Warriors !
Only 3 days left !
Title: Re: Thunderdome Auction House: F-122 for sale
Post by: poxeclipse on Sat, 29 June 2013, 06:47:11
Ends today at 10 PM, Toronto time !
Title: Re: Thunderdome Auction House: F-122 for sale
Post by: poxeclipse on Sat, 29 June 2013, 21:02:01
So, Halverson, you've got yourself an F122. Congratulations, you'll not regret it. I think you'll visit me again ...
Title: Re: Thunderdome Auction House: F-122 for sale
Post by: The_Beast on Sat, 29 June 2013, 21:09:37
Wow, quite a boring auction if I must say so.


I'm surprised there weren't any other bidders
Title: Re: Thunderdome Auction House: F-122 for sale
Post by: 0100010 on Sun, 30 June 2013, 07:33:43
Wow, quite a boring auction if I must say so.


I'm surprised there weren't any other bidders



I would have bid if hadn't just spent money on all 785 peices for a Lego AK47.  Will try for the next one.
Title: Re: Thunderdome Auction House: F-122 for sale
Post by: fohat.digs on Sun, 30 June 2013, 08:43:20
You guys are nuts.

$125 would be a fair price for one of the lower grade ones.

There were at least a couple that looked immaculate and should bring twice that in coming auctions.

I have spent almost 3 years searching these things out - how many of you recognize how truly rare they are?
Title: Re: Thunderdome Auction House: F-122 for sale
Post by: AKIMbO on Sun, 30 June 2013, 08:54:31
OP.....can you post a pic of all the f122s you'll be auctioning off.  I think it would help us out a little.  I remember seeing you had a few with blue or orange sub text.
Title: Re: Thunderdome Auction House: F-122 for sale
Post by: poxeclipse on Sun, 30 June 2013, 11:59:23
OP.....can you post a pic of all the f122s you'll be auctioning off.  I think it would help us out a little.  I remember seeing you had a few with blue or orange sub text.

I think that's it with these keyboards. There are not many left, I gave away some to my colleagues and some I traded for other Model Fs. I might have now 4 left, of which two I'm currently using and one is in a mod project. All are in good hands, they love them. Probably eBay will bring more on the market. I wanted to keep my word, that's why I donated this one to GH. It is one of the best, probably never been used. Halverson is a lucky winner.
Title: Re: Thunderdome Auction House: F-122 for sale
Post by: damorgue on Sun, 30 June 2013, 12:04:09
What kind of caps are on it? Are they in 2 pieces? Do Unicomp sell replacement caps in more languages? Will ones from a Model M fit?
Title: Re: Thunderdome Auction House: F-122 for sale
Post by: fohat.digs on Sun, 30 June 2013, 12:09:19
The keys are the same as Model M and all will interchange, except for the (spacebar) stabilizer wires.

There are significant variations in boldness and placement of legends on IBM keycaps throughout the model runs, but nothing too noticeable.

Title: Re: Thunderdome Auction House: F-122 for sale
Post by: jabar on Sun, 30 June 2013, 13:40:44
so only 1 is getting sold on GH from the huge stash
Title: Re: Thunderdome Auction House: F-122 for sale
Post by: poxeclipse on Sun, 30 June 2013, 16:24:41
so only 1 is getting sold on GH from the huge stash

True. As you can see from this auction, there is not much interest right now on GH for these keyboards. I still can sell two more, but will be no bids, so I'll try later.
Title: Re: Thunderdome Auction House: F-122 for sale
Post by: alaricljs on Sun, 30 June 2013, 17:04:52
Correction...

True. As you can see from this auction, there is not much interest right now on GH for these keyboards.

At your price (or above).
Title: Re: Thunderdome Auction House: F-122 for sale
Post by: sleepy916 on Sun, 30 June 2013, 17:53:42
I think it was a no brainer for those in Canada since shipping was free. I was thinking about it but I kind of forgot about the auction because of working a lot recently.
Title: Re: Thunderdome Auction House: F-122 for sale
Post by: Techno Trousers on Sun, 30 June 2013, 20:02:50
Boy, I came really close to putting in a bid, but then logic set in, and I realized that what I'm most afraid of is falling in love with it. I wouldn't be able to afford one for home and a second for work, and then what if something terrible happened to it? It's not like I could just go online and find a replacement.

I love the history and build quality of these boards, and the idea of owning one is very appealing to me. But I don't think I could really cope with the reality.

I hope they all go to those who will really appreciate and treasure them. Good luck with the remaining sales!
Title: Re: Thunderdome Auction House: F-122 for sale
Post by: jabar on Sun, 30 June 2013, 20:54:02
True. As you can see from this auction, there is not much interest right now on GH for these keyboards. I still can sell two more, but will be no bids, so I'll try later.
I'm sure there is interest here but the auction format certainly turned me off.
Title: Re: Thunderdome Auction House: F-122 for sale
Post by: jpeart on Sun, 30 June 2013, 23:18:31
I was/am interested but have never participated in an auction on GH before.  I figured I could just watch and learn standard protocol on the first board and then bid on the latter ones.  As an aside, my wife had a baby on June 29th so I have been a bit distracted this week anyway :D. 

I was under the impression that several boards would be auctioned off one at a time, but if that is not the case I guess that's just the way it goes.
Title: Re: Thunderdome Auction House: F-122 for sale
Post by: mkawa on Tue, 02 July 2013, 13:26:23
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Title: Re: Thunderdome Auction House: F-122 for sale
Post by: 1391406 on Thu, 04 July 2013, 15:07:29
True. As you can see from this auction, there is not much interest right now on GH for these keyboards. I still can sell two more, but will be no bids, so I'll try later.

Not true in my case. I'd love to own one, but money has been tight the last couple of months.
Title: Re: Thunderdome Auction House: F-122 for sale
Post by: dgreekstallion on Tue, 03 September 2013, 13:30:09
I'm interested in acquiring one of these. I would like to own two Model F's.