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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: zwmalone on Wed, 12 November 2008, 18:44:00

Title: Model M price
Post by: zwmalone on Wed, 12 November 2008, 18:44:00

I'm thinking about selling my model M and getting something with cherry or ALPS switches...  I just need you guys to tell me the value of this board... It's a 1990 Model M 1391401, almost perfect condition, has the long detachable cable, gray logo, detachable keycaps, no yellowing,  manufactured January 29, 1990.  I don't think I have any decent pictures of it, so here's a pic of my desk with it:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3165/2944924225_da66fc604d_b.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3007/2790506048_80f4571207_b.jpg)

Title: Model M price
Post by: bigpook on Sat, 15 November 2008, 20:20:57

check out ebay. I have seen model m's from 25 to 50 dollars.

Title: Model M price
Post by: bhtooefr on Sat, 15 November 2008, 20:26:42

I'll just say that the most I've ever paid for a Model M (not an M13 or anything made by Unicomp, mind you) is $4.99. ;)

That might have something to do with the fact that I've gotten all of my Model Ms at Goodwill or Salvation Army. ;)

But, that $25-50 estimate is probably good...

I did pass on a (Lexmark) Model M that I saw on eBay for $20, with $13 shipping, though... and it was Dell branded. :eek:

Title: Model M price
Post by: bigpook on Sat, 15 November 2008, 20:43:11

I have been in some Goodwills here in Pinellas, Fl and have never seen a model m keyboard there. I am thinking they are more common in certain parts of the country?

Title: Model M price
Post by: bhtooefr on Sat, 15 November 2008, 20:55:19

Well, last one I got was a couple years ago...

Title: Model M price
Post by: bigpook on Sat, 15 November 2008, 20:59:53

Still, 4.99 is a smoking deal. I had to get my model m's off of ebay. I am not complaining though, I like what I got and the Unicomps are nice too. But I can't beat 4.99.

Title: Model M price
Post by: lowpoly on Sun, 16 November 2008, 06:13:54

Last four I bought on ebay were for Euro 1,- each plus shipping. But that takes time.