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Title: IBM BS boards production dates
Post by: tbc on Tue, 11 March 2014, 23:52:29

would there happen to be any buckling spring boards made in feb 1990?

either model m or ssk.  i've seen a few made in 1990 but none have been a hit for february.

Title: Re: IBM BS boards production dates
Post by: E TwentyNine on Tue, 11 March 2014, 23:57:33

Sure.  Look at the dates in the ClickyKeyboards M archive project:

http://www.clickykeyboards.com/index.cfm/fa/pages.main/pageID/3

Title: Re: IBM BS boards production dates
Post by: RESPRiT on Tue, 11 March 2014, 23:59:56

They were first produced in the mid-80s if I'm not mistaken, so I would imagine so.

Title: Re: IBM BS boards production dates
Post by: tbc on Wed, 12 March 2014, 06:13:52

thanks alot for the link.  i found the exact board i was looking for... but it was sold :(

i figured if i was going to have one for my collection it should have my birthday lol.

Title: Re: IBM BS boards production dates
Post by: RESPRiT on Wed, 12 March 2014, 06:21:39

I've been looking for a Model M made on my birthday for a while, I'd love to have one that's as old as me :D I also look for my friends, but the closest I've gotten is within a day.

Title: Re: IBM BS boards production dates
Post by: fohat.digs on Wed, 12 March 2014, 06:44:58

Didn't someone start a list of "dates to look for" last year?

You might have much better luck if you have a nice M to offer in trade, so that the seller does not lose anything in the deal.

PS - I have a Model F from 1 day after my 33rd birthday.

Title: Re: IBM BS boards production dates
Post by: dorkvader on Wed, 12 March 2014, 07:53:28

My first M was from january of 1990. I've yet to see one in february, but I haven't been looking

Title: Re: IBM BS boards production dates
Post by: vivalarevolución on Wed, 12 March 2014, 09:00:22

I'm sure they are out there.  I just had one from April of that year.