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Title: Extremely rare Model M sale
Post by: bazemk1979 on Tue, 02 July 2013, 21:15:43
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Six-plastic-rivets-salvaged-from-1985-IBM-Model-M-keyboards-/290940737669?pt=UK_Computing_Other_Computing_Networking&hash=item43bd6b5885#ht_2154wt_1399

Title: Re: Extremely rabe Model M sale
Post by: watduzhkstand4 on Tue, 02 July 2013, 21:18:56
wait is this a joke? What is someone going to do with the rivets?
Title: Re: Extremely rabe Model M sale
Post by: bazemk1979 on Tue, 02 July 2013, 21:20:34
Ok I got to copy paste here the whole description, I think I detached my left kidney from laughing... Is he ucking with ebayers?
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You are bidding on SIX plastic rivets as naturally discovered in TWO rare 1985 IBM Model M keyboards.

Left: two rivets salvaged from 3161 terminal keyboard part number 1386303, label date 29 JUL 1985, Plant J1.
Right: four rivets salvaged from industrial computer keyboard part number 1388076, label date 13 DEC 1985, Greenock.

If you are reading this, you will know the significance of plastic rivets to the famous Model M keyboards.

They are an iconic, defining feature, notable for their role in helping to bring buckling spring keyboards to the wider masses through cost reduction.
As a testament to their design, they are retained in membrane buckling spring keyboards manufactured today.
A discerning enthusiast of vintage examples of Model M keyboards will instinctively know to inspect the rivets, as their presence can make a profound difference to functionality and key feel.

Here is your opportunity to own some very early examples of the rivets, without the inconvenience of having to pay the high postage and storage fees associated with heavy bulky keyboards.

These rivets would be a great memento for a former Model M user who has moved to Model F keyboards, or encased in clear resin they could make ideal charm trinkets.

All the rivets offered were found naturally detached when their keyboards were recently opened for internal inspection. ( I PROMISE IT WAS NATURAL, NO RAPE INVOLVED)

I guarantee that the rivets were detached through normal wear and tear of the keyboards and not by any artificial means, so offer a fair representation of loose rivets as found in 1985 Model M keyboards.

All the rivets offered were found naturally detached when their keyboards were recently opened for internal inspection.

I guarantee that the rivets were detached through normal wear and tear of the keyboards and not by any artificial means, so offer a fair representation of loose rivets as found in 1985 Model M keyboards.

The rivets are comfortably wrapped, double bagged and will be sent promptly in a secure bubble mailer.

I can offer double boxing as an option to the successful bidder if required, but please be aware that this may increase the postage cost.

Payment by cheque is possible for bidders within the UK.
Title: Re: Extremely rabe Model M sale
Post by: bazemk1979 on Tue, 02 July 2013, 21:23:08
I still cant get over this one, He must be trolling!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Extremely rabe Model M sale
Post by: Techno Trousers on Tue, 02 July 2013, 21:23:44
These rivets would be a great memento for a former Model M user who has moved to Model F keyboards, or encased in clear resin they could make ideal charm trinkets.

LOL!
Title: Re: Extremely rabe Model M sale
Post by: 1391401 on Tue, 02 July 2013, 21:31:05
They look great IMO but without a crayon rubbing of the backplate we have no real way to know exactly where they came from
Title: Re: Extremely rabe Model M sale
Post by: ideus on Tue, 02 July 2013, 21:32:15
Holy shi... what the fu...


This is all I can say.
Title: Re: Extremely rabe Model M sale
Post by: Soarer on Tue, 02 July 2013, 21:36:47
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... entertainment for computer keyboard collectors ...

:))
Title: Re: Extremely rare Model M sale
Post by: dorkvader on Tue, 02 July 2013, 21:39:22
There's still time to bid on his other auction: http://www.ebay.com/itm/290936219753
"JPG images of THREE 1985 IBM Model M keyboard 4MHz crystal clock oscillators"
Title: Re: Extremely rare Model M sale
Post by: bazemk1979 on Tue, 02 July 2013, 21:48:03
Just sent the seller an anti troll message:

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Dear d.w._de_junon,

Just saw your item and I have been pleasantly surprised, I'm an avid IBM Model M collector, have at least 10 NIB different Model M's and 5-6 used ones that are bolt moded. Due to the nature of the bolt modding rivets have to be removed via chiseling and I can not say that is a natural way of rivets detaching from the metal plate.

Looking at your item brings a joy and happiness knowing that the rivets had natural, safe and graceful detaching from the plate.

Would you be interested in closing the item earlier if I would offer $75 for the 6 rivets, and hoping you can treat me with free shipping even though I live in USA, thanks and have a blessed day :)
Title: Re: Extremely rare Model M sale
Post by: smknjoe on Tue, 02 July 2013, 21:55:21
These rivets would be a great memento for a former Model M user who has moved to Model F keyboards, or encased in clear resin they could make ideal charm trinkets.

LOL!

I laughed at that one too.
Title: Re: Extremely rare Model M sale
Post by: smknjoe on Tue, 02 July 2013, 22:02:16
There's still time to bid on his other auction: http://www.ebay.com/itm/290936219753
"JPG images of THREE 1985 IBM Model M keyboard 4MHz crystal clock oscillators"

That's F'n GOLD!

Obviously in response to the GHer trying to sell a Spanish keyed '85 for $600 and referred to the only other 4 that were left as being owned by GH members.

Strangely, I can't find that listing now. Hmm...

Found it here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/RAREST-IBM-Model-M-clicky-Keyboard-ever-only-6-known-MANDOLIN-CRYSTAL-/181165857753?pt=US_Vintage_Computing_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a2e539bd9

Get the rarest Model M on the planet while you can!
Title: Re: Extremely rare Model M sale
Post by: fohat.digs on Tue, 02 July 2013, 22:10:37
I am getting ready to do a bolt-mod and

WILL BEAT ANY ADVERTISED PRICE ON RIVETS !

Free Shipping. The more you buy, the more you save.

PM me.

PS - beige rivets also available.
Title: Re: Extremely rare Model M sale
Post by: nubbinator on Tue, 02 July 2013, 22:18:37
That's hillarious.  It's definitely a joke considering they put that other auction up to mock Mandolin and his ridiculous "OMG crystalz" IBM Model M auction.
Title: Re: Extremely rare Model M sale
Post by: berserkfan on Tue, 02 July 2013, 23:17:15
Yeah, and I almost busted my right kidney laughing!  :)) :)) :))
Title: Re: Extremely rare Model M sale
Post by: morpheus on Wed, 03 July 2013, 06:56:46
Oh noes!

Is this the same seller of those super duper awesome rare Mandolin crystals?
Title: Re: Extremely rare Model M sale
Post by: SeriouSSpotS on Wed, 03 July 2013, 07:55:51
What??
Title: Re: Extremely rare Model M sale
Post by: Tym on Wed, 03 July 2013, 07:58:50
You guys see the question?
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Q:     Just saw your item and I have been pleasantly surprised, I'm an avid IBM Model M collector, have at least 10 NIB different Model M's and 5-6 used ones that are bolt moded. Due to the nature of the bolt modding rivets have to be removed via chiseling and I can not say that is a natural way of rivets detaching from the metal plate. Looking at your item brings a joy and happiness knowing that the rivets had natural, safe and graceful detaching from the plate. Would you be interested in close the item earlier if I would offer $75 for the 6 rivets, and hoping you can treat me with free shipping even though I live in USA, thanks and have a blessed day :)    
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A:     Hi, thanks for your interest. It's great to hear of your successes with the bolt modding, a procedure requiring great care and attention, truly a labour of love and a tribute to your enthusiasm. Well, unless you were doing it for commercial reasons. I regret that I cannot offer an early closing and sale on this auction to anyone, regardless of how much is offered. Ending auctions early for a sale deprives other eBay users of their opportunity to place bids and as such can be seen as exceptionally unfair. I won't comment myself other than to say it can be really annoying. If you would like to place a bid at any time during the auction duration, you are most welcome. I hope this response was helpful, if you have any further concerns or queries please do not hesitate to contact me.
Title: Re: Extremely rare Model M sale
Post by: camerongray on Wed, 03 July 2013, 08:33:30
Just discovered this on eBay, came here to post it!

Few rivets fell out the speaker grille on my model m and I threw them out, what I have I done?!??!  :p

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I can offer double boxing as an option to the successful bidder if required, but please be aware that this may increase the postage cost.
Double Boxing guys!!!! Can't let those bits of broken plastic get damaged!
Title: Re: Extremely rare Model M sale
Post by: bazemk1979 on Wed, 03 July 2013, 08:51:26
You guys see the question?
Quote
Q:     Just saw your item and I have been pleasantly surprised, I'm an avid IBM Model M collector, have at least 10 NIB different Model M's and 5-6 used ones that are bolt moded. Due to the nature of the bolt modding rivets have to be removed via chiseling and I can not say that is a natural way of rivets detaching from the metal plate. Looking at your item brings a joy and happiness knowing that the rivets had natural, safe and graceful detaching from the plate. Would you be interested in close the item earlier if I would offer $75 for the 6 rivets, and hoping you can treat me with free shipping even though I live in USA, thanks and have a blessed day :)    
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A:     Hi, thanks for your interest. It's great to hear of your successes with the bolt modding, a procedure requiring great care and attention, truly a labour of love and a tribute to your enthusiasm. Well, unless you were doing it for commercial reasons. I regret that I cannot offer an early closing and sale on this auction to anyone, regardless of how much is offered. Ending auctions early for a sale deprives other eBay users of their opportunity to place bids and as such can be seen as exceptionally unfair. I won't comment myself other than to say it can be really annoying. If you would like to place a bid at any time during the auction duration, you are most welcome. I hope this response was helpful, if you have any further concerns or queries please do not hesitate to contact me.

That was me trolling him back, but I guess he is bigger troll than I could of imagined....

Title: Re: Extremely rare Model M sale
Post by: Tym on Wed, 03 July 2013, 08:56:48
Yeah I knew it was a troll question, it was just incase anyone missed it :)
Title: Re: Extremely rare Model M sale
Post by: morpheus on Wed, 03 July 2013, 09:02:04
You guys see the question?
Quote
Q:     Just saw your item and I have been pleasantly surprised, I'm an avid IBM Model M collector, have at least 10 NIB different Model M's and 5-6 used ones that are bolt moded. Due to the nature of the bolt modding rivets have to be removed via chiseling and I can not say that is a natural way of rivets detaching from the metal plate. Looking at your item brings a joy and happiness knowing that the rivets had natural, safe and graceful detaching from the plate. Would you be interested in close the item earlier if I would offer $75 for the 6 rivets, and hoping you can treat me with free shipping even though I live in USA, thanks and have a blessed day :)    
Quote
A:     Hi, thanks for your interest. It's great to hear of your successes with the bolt modding, a procedure requiring great care and attention, truly a labour of love and a tribute to your enthusiasm. Well, unless you were doing it for commercial reasons. I regret that I cannot offer an early closing and sale on this auction to anyone, regardless of how much is offered. Ending auctions early for a sale deprives other eBay users of their opportunity to place bids and as such can be seen as exceptionally unfair. I won't comment myself other than to say it can be really annoying. If you would like to place a bid at any time during the auction duration, you are most welcome. I hope this response was helpful, if you have any further concerns or queries please do not hesitate to contact me.

That was me trolling him back, but I guess he is bigger troll than I could of imagined....

speechless...
Title: Re: Extremely rare Model M sale
Post by: bazemk1979 on Wed, 03 July 2013, 09:02:49
Yeah I knew it was a troll question, it was just incase anyone missed it :)

Tym is that your item hmmmmmmmmmm?
Title: Re: Extremely rare Model M sale
Post by: REVENGE on Wed, 03 July 2013, 21:45:53
Aww man, it's dw_junon! I totally thought it was going to be Pablo / Mandolin.
Title: Re: Extremely rare Model M sale
Post by: okooko on Wed, 03 July 2013, 22:09:05
OK.....

I have a broken impeller from a stock rb26 turbo...been dipped in coke....extremely rare too
Title: Re: Extremely rare Model M sale
Post by: berserkfan on Thu, 04 July 2013, 04:17:06
i wonder how much Obama's **** can fetch on the market. Probably as much as George Bush's piss. And both are worth more than Mandolin's whatever.
Title: Re: Extremely rare Model M sale
Post by: Tym on Thu, 04 July 2013, 04:57:50
Yeah I knew it was a troll question, it was just incase anyone missed it :)

Tym is that your item hmmmmmmmmmm?
Lol, it says the item is located in Chile, I am not :))

Also it has just been relisted:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RAREST-IBM-Model-M-clicky-Keyboard-ever-only-6-known-MANDOLIN-CRYSTAL-/181169983698?

And now there are 6 of these! :o
Title: Re: Extremely rare Model M sale
Post by: fohat.digs on Thu, 04 July 2013, 07:57:48
Also it has just been relisted:

It does say that it has been taken care of as if Mother Teresa had owned it. She was living in the dirt and slums of India in the 1980s, wasn't she?
Title: Re: Extremely rare Model M sale
Post by: bazemk1979 on Thu, 04 July 2013, 09:12:13
Yeah I knew it was a troll question, it was just incase anyone missed it :)

Tym is that your item hmmmmmmmmmm?
Lol, it says the item is located in Chile, I am not :))

Also it has just been relisted:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RAREST-IBM-Model-M-clicky-Keyboard-ever-only-6-known-MANDOLIN-CRYSTAL-/181169983698?

And now there are 6 of these! :o

no not the keyboard but the rivets, they are in England same as you....
Title: Re: Extremely rare Model M sale
Post by: Tym on Thu, 04 July 2013, 09:15:19
>.>
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Title: Re: Extremely rare Model M sale
Post by: Mandolin on Thu, 04 July 2013, 22:43:44
Also it has just been relisted:

It does say that it has been taken care of as if Mother Teresa had owned it. She was living in the dirt and slums of India in the 1980s, wasn't she?

...while she had some massive bling bling to pray with
(https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSjTin8-CJpSr0M3HkbMdi559A0iIGqYt4h9wpmn07xIHrYOt1F)
Title: Re: Extremely rare Model M sale
Post by: tjcaustin on Thu, 04 July 2013, 22:49:48
Also it has just been relisted:

It does say that it has been taken care of as if Mother Teresa had owned it. She was living in the dirt and slums of India in the 1980s, wasn't she?

...while she had some monster bling bling to pray on
Show Image
(https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSjTin8-CJpSr0M3HkbMdi559A0iIGqYt4h9wpmn07xIHrYOt1F)


Something about *you* trying to criticize *her* smacks of some major league horse****.

On a much lighter note:
OK.....

I have a broken impeller from a stock rb26 turbo...been dipped in coke....extremely rare too

Oh shii, jdm yo
Title: Re: Extremely rare Model M sale
Post by: Mandolin on Thu, 04 July 2013, 22:53:59
Also it has just been relisted:

It does say that it has been taken care of as if Mother Teresa had owned it. She was living in the dirt and slums of India in the 1980s, wasn't she?

...while she had some monster bling bling to pray on
Show Image
(https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSjTin8-CJpSr0M3HkbMdi559A0iIGqYt4h9wpmn07xIHrYOt1F)


Something about *you* trying to criticize *her* smacks of some major league horse****.

On a much lighter note:
OK.....

I have a broken impeller from a stock rb26 turbo...been dipped in coke....extremely rare too

Oh shii, jdm yo

I was just stating the facts. She was a millionaire that *helped* the poor just to avoid taxes.

You seem to know a lot about horse ****.
Title: Re: Extremely rare Model M sale
Post by: bazemk1979 on Fri, 05 July 2013, 07:45:46
just to avoid taxes? then she should of been the worst case scenario of a millionaire that dies and only thing she had was few pair of shoes and few dresses..... what a millionaire!
Title: Re: Extremely rare Model M sale
Post by: berserkfan on Sat, 06 July 2013, 12:12:20
bazemk1979, don't you think Mandolin should rename himself as Onionface? He's got skin that thick to be comparing himself with Mother Theresa.

Yeah, right, and I be Gandhi, Mandela and the Dalai Lama all at the same time!
Title: Re: Extremely rare Model M sale
Post by: Shadovved on Sat, 06 July 2013, 12:16:38
Those werent diamonds. They were Mandolin crystals :))