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Title: [LF] Birthday Model M!
Post by: oTurtlez on Wed, 14 August 2013, 12:38:45
Really, I'm looking for any keyboard manufactured on January 25th 1995. Just a sentimental thing really. Closest I found was a 1/23/95 but it sold 5 years ago haha. Thanks in advance!
Title: Re: [LF] Birthday Model M!
Post by: phx on Wed, 14 August 2013, 12:40:34
just to rub it in your face, I found a model m that was made on my birthday.
found it on ebay, first time searching for it.

what are the odds....
Title: Re: [LF] Birthday Model M!
Post by: esoomenona on Wed, 14 August 2013, 12:42:10
1995... |:
Title: Re: [LF] Birthday Model M!
Post by: Techno Trousers on Wed, 14 August 2013, 12:42:33
Sadly I was born long before the Model M, but I did once see one with my birthday month and day. A little too expensive to get just for the novelty, though.
Title: Re: [LF] Birthday Model M!
Post by: oTurtlez on Wed, 14 August 2013, 12:43:01
Quote from: phx on Wed, 14 August 2013, 12:40:34
just to rub it in your face, I found a model m that was made on my birthday.
found it on ebay, first time searching for it.

what are the odds....

:( I'm gonna have to keep digging :/

Quote from: esoomenona on Wed, 14 August 2013, 12:42:10
1995... |:

Wha bout it bruh. You baggin on the best year of the 90s?
Title: Re: [LF] Birthday Model M!
Post by: lcs on Wed, 14 August 2013, 12:44:58
nah moose just felt old
Title: Re: [LF] Birthday Model M!
Post by: oTurtlez on Wed, 14 August 2013, 13:22:36
Just found a NIB 1/26/96. FACK!
Title: Re: [LF] Birthday Model M!
Post by: lcs on Wed, 14 August 2013, 13:26:47
tough luck
Title: Re: [LF] Birthday Model M!
Post by: snoopy on Wed, 14 August 2013, 13:42:25
Your luck is, that you're born on a wednesday.... and not on a sunday. So there is still the chance that they produced some on this day and that you will find one.

Good Luck
Title: Re: [LF] Birthday Model M!
Post by: phx on Wed, 14 August 2013, 13:43:30
Quote from: oTurtlez on Wed, 14 August 2013, 13:22:36
Just found a NIB 1/26/96. FACK!

well, if you take timezone into account ......
wait nvm it's also a year off, lol
Title: Re: [LF] Birthday Model M!
Post by: oTurtlez on Wed, 14 August 2013, 13:46:19
Quote from: phx on Wed, 14 August 2013, 13:43:30
Quote from: oTurtlez on Wed, 14 August 2013, 13:22:36
Just found a NIB 1/26/96. FACK!

well, if you take timezone into account ......
wait nvm it's also a year off, lol

Still another year ahead bud. I just went through every eBay M and none are what I'm looking for. I'll have to check once a day haha.
Title: Re: [LF] Birthday Model M!
Post by: phx on Wed, 14 August 2013, 13:48:25
Quote from: oTurtlez on Wed, 14 August 2013, 13:46:19
Quote from: phx on Wed, 14 August 2013, 13:43:30
Quote from: oTurtlez on Wed, 14 August 2013, 13:22:36
Just found a NIB 1/26/96. FACK!

well, if you take timezone into account ......
wait nvm it's also a year off, lol

Still another year ahead bud. I just went through every eBay M and none are what I'm looking for. I'll have to check once a day haha.

found this article about an event took place on your birthday, lol
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/russia/closecall/
Title: Re: [LF] Birthday Model M!
Post by: oTurtlez on Wed, 14 August 2013, 13:48:57
Quote from: phx on Wed, 14 August 2013, 13:48:25
Quote from: oTurtlez on Wed, 14 August 2013, 13:46:19
Quote from: phx on Wed, 14 August 2013, 13:43:30
Quote from: oTurtlez on Wed, 14 August 2013, 13:22:36
Just found a NIB 1/26/96. FACK!

well, if you take timezone into account ......
wait nvm it's also a year off, lol

Still another year ahead bud. I just went through every eBay M and none are what I'm looking for. I'll have to check once a day haha.

found this article about an event took place on your birthday, lol
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/russia/closecall/

So did I when I looked haha. Guess the world almost ended :))
Title: Re: [LF] Birthday Model M!
Post by: fohat.digs on Wed, 14 August 2013, 19:15:42
I used to have one made on my brother's 40th birthday, I considered giving it to him, but he wouldn't have appreciated it.
Title: Re: [LF] Birthday Model M!
Post by: Flamingchook on Thu, 15 August 2013, 03:37:06
That feel when you'll never find a Model M manufactured on your birthday because it's a public holiday in every country Model M's were manufactured  :(. At least the one I have is the right year. :)

Good luck, you'll need it :)
Title: Re: [LF] Birthday Model M!
Post by: meiosis on Thu, 15 August 2013, 04:27:02
Buy an older one. Dip one in  liquid nitrogen for however long and it'll eventually become the same age as you.
Title: Re: [LF] Birthday Model M!
Post by: player3 on Thu, 15 August 2013, 08:11:15
We should start a list of dates people are looking for. I'm looking for an October 29, 1993 Model M! Found an Oct 27, 1993 but that isn't close enough!

$$ to whoever finds me one :3
Title: Re: [LF] Birthday Model M!
Post by: Flamingchook on Thu, 15 August 2013, 08:47:21
... You're kidding me! That's the date on mine :D
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/15/a8a6u9um.jpg)

I'm hesitant to sell it though since it's been in my family since our first computer. I've got fond memories of playing wolfenstein 3D on this keyboard.

That and I'm in Australia so if you're not shipping would be bloody expensive.
Title: Re: [LF] Birthday Model M!
Post by: oTurtlez on Thu, 15 August 2013, 08:52:42
Quote from: Flamingchook on Thu, 15 August 2013, 08:47:21
... You're kidding me! That's the date on mine :D
Show Image
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/15/a8a6u9um.jpg)


I'm hesitant to sell it though since it's been in my family since our first computer. I've got fond memories of playing wolfenstein 3D on this keyboard.

That and I'm in Australia so if you're not shipping would be bloody expensive.

Coincidental matchmaker? ;) I've got a USB modded 2/26/92 if anyone is looking for one. But I NEED my 1/25/95!
Title: Re: [LF] Birthday Model M!
Post by: oneproduct on Thu, 15 August 2013, 10:36:36
We need to make a thread for this! I wanted to find one for my birthday as well. We should get a Google spreadsheet and anybody who's interested can put in their birthday or, if people don't want to reveal that, maybe people can just put up their manufacture dates and people with that birthday can send PMs.

I've got an 06-01-93 space saving.
Looking for 20-05-87 fullsize or space saving!
Title: Re: [LF] Birthday Model M!
Post by: oTurtlez on Fri, 16 August 2013, 12:28:33
Still looking people.
Title: Re: [LF] Birthday Model M!
Post by: esoomenona on Fri, 16 August 2013, 12:34:06
I hate to tell you this, but IBM stopped making Model Ms at this time. You're too young. Maybe try a Unicomp or something...
Title: Re: [LF] Birthday Model M!
Post by: oTurtlez on Fri, 16 August 2013, 14:40:15
Quote from: esoomenona on Fri, 16 August 2013, 12:34:06
I hate to tell you this, but IBM stopped making Model Ms at this time. You're too young. Maybe try a Unicomp or something...

No sir. I found a NIB 1/26/1996, they exist. I don't mind if it's Lexmark branded either. As long as it's MFD on 1/25/95.
Title: Re: [LF] Birthday Model M!
Post by: esoomenona on Fri, 16 August 2013, 14:42:22
'Twas a joke... Sorry if you were too young to understand it.
Title: Re: [LF] Birthday Model M!
Post by: Halvar on Fri, 16 August 2013, 14:46:49
Quote from: oTurtlez on Wed, 14 August 2013, 12:38:45
Closest I found was a 1/23/95 but it sold 5 years ago haha. Thanks in advance!

Two months ago:
http://deskthority.net/marketplace-f11/ibm-model-m-collectors-nib-5-pack-bonus-keycaps-t6015.html
Title: Re: [LF] Birthday Model M!
Post by: oTurtlez on Fri, 16 August 2013, 15:57:01
Quote from: Halvar on Fri, 16 August 2013, 14:46:49
Quote from: oTurtlez on Wed, 14 August 2013, 12:38:45
Closest I found was a 1/23/95 but it sold 5 years ago haha. Thanks in advance!

Two months ago:
http://deskthority.net/marketplace-f11/ibm-model-m-collectors-nib-5-pack-bonus-keycaps-t6015.html

Damn, two days off, and sold regardless. Thanks for the search though!