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geekhack Marketplace => Great Finds => Topic started by: berserkfan on Wed, 15 January 2014, 05:15:00

Title: Clean Model F XT, don't bid above starting bid
Post by: berserkfan on Wed, 15 January 2014, 05:15:00

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-IBM-computer-PC-83-keys-keyboard-for-model-5150-XT-etc-/131093923805?pt=US_Vintage_Computing_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e85ce87dd

This is truly the cleanest F XT I have seen so far.

Due to high starting bid, not a particularly good deal. ($57 shipped) But the cosmetic condition might suggest keyboard has been very well kept.

Title: Re: Clean Model F XT, don't bid above starting bid
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 15 January 2014, 06:38:54

Why is this in classifieds?

Title: Re: Clean Model F XT, don't bid above starting bid
Post by: terran5992 on Wed, 15 January 2014, 06:47:10

Wrong sub fourm?

Title: Re: Clean Model F XT, don't bid above starting bid
Post by: Wildcard on Fri, 17 January 2014, 08:56:46

Fortunately XT's are pretty easy to clean up. This one was a bit pricey without the original box :)

Title: Re: Clean Model F XT, don't bid above starting bid
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 22 January 2014, 13:21:21

I'm not sure if this was refurbished at some point, but it doesn't appear so. In fact, it looks absolutely brand new (without box). I think I got a collector's quality keyboard here.

The plastic covering is still intact over the case badge, with no deterioration underneath. Hell, it even smells new!

(http://i.imgur.com/hhDIuzn.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/NTha1cy.jpg)


Thanks for the heads up about this one, berserkfan! :thumb:

Title: Re: Clean Model F XT, don't bid above starting bid
Post by: Flyersfan1 on Wed, 22 January 2014, 14:22:19

Quote from: jdcarpe on Wed, 22 January 2014, 13:21:21

I'm not sure if this was refurbished at some point, but it doesn't appear so. In fact, it looks absolutely brand new (without box). I think I got a collector's quality keyboard here.

The plastic covering is still intact over the case badge, with no deterioration underneath. Hell, it even smells new!

Show Image

(http://i.imgur.com/hhDIuzn.jpg)

Show Image

(http://i.imgur.com/NTha1cy.jpg)

Thanks for the heads up about this one, berserkfan! :thumb:

Congrats JD! That's an awesome score! Hope you enjoy it.