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geekhack Marketplace => Great Finds => Topic started by: 127001 on Mon, 25 November 2013, 17:26:03
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Incredible deal:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-MODEL-M-buckling-spring-KEYBOARD-Two-bundle-/301027262831?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item46169f816f
NOTE:
Unlisted shipping cost (Comments about the seller). Untested board.
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Incredible deal:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-MODEL-M-buckling-spring-KEYBOARD-Two-bundle-/301027262831?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item46169f816f
Decent deal if free shipping.
One is "not tested" which means not working, and there are missing key caps.
I would look for something better.
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Eh, I've bought pleanty of non-tested that work great. Takes a lot to break an M. Heck I've bought one that was left outside in the rain and it works a charm.
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That unknown shipping is always worrisome. Assuming that it is around $20, that makes them $40 each delivered, which is a little better than the going rate.
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True that.
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The problem I have with this listing is it doesn't tell you shipping cost, you cannot even calculate it on the page. You have to contact the seller.
Big red flag, especially with a seller with a rating of only 93% on only 48 sales. He should know exactly how to properly set up shipping costs.
From his feedback:
Watch the postage; he uses hi postage to "minimum price" item! Cheat!
I'd avoid this seller.
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I usually see "not tested" as a way for someone to sell a broken item to someone else for more than it is worth. Especially in this case, why would he test one and just not bother on the other? Makes no sense..
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Another good point.
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Especially in this case, why would he test one and just not bother on the other? Makes no sense..
Sometimes it makes sense, such as an Apple Extended that uses ADB or even an old AT-style connector if you didn't have an adapter, but with a PS/2 connection it should be simple. Especially with an M, even if you only had one cable you could swap it!