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Title: [wtb/looking for] 2 keys for new Model M! (well not new)
Post by: Awful on Mon, 05 January 2015, 22:42:26
I found a model M the other day while I was on patrol at a site! So, it's missing the - key and the right alt.. Anyone got one of each?

She's in awesome shape (from 1993) I'd like to toss these on and use the crap out of it!
Title: Re: [wtb/looking for] 2 keys for new Model M! (well not new)
Post by: berserkfan on Tue, 06 January 2015, 02:11:14
Check with Comrade Sniper he should be happy to sell you for a cheap price.
Title: Re: [wtb/looking for] 2 keys for new Model M! (well not new)
Post by: meow a cat on Tue, 06 January 2015, 03:22:50
Unicomp could sell you replacement caps as well. I picked up some caps from them and they're quite nice.
Title: Re: [wtb/looking for] 2 keys for new Model M! (well not new)
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 06 January 2015, 03:33:40
Nice find!

There are a couple of eBay sellers selling individual Model M keycaps.
Title: Re: [wtb/looking for] 2 keys for new Model M! (well not new)
Post by: berserkfan on Tue, 06 January 2015, 07:14:06
Quote from: meow a cat on Tue, 06 January 2015, 03:22:50
Unicomp could sell you replacement caps as well. I picked up some caps from them and they're quite nice.

Don't buy replacements from Unicomp unless you need a big order because their minimum shipping is fairly expensive.
Title: Re: [wtb/looking for] 2 keys for new Model M! (well not new)
Post by: blackkat on Tue, 06 January 2015, 08:57:59
I've got plenty of each.  Would you like a set of green printed alt keys or a single standard black?
Title: Re: [wtb/looking for] 2 keys for new Model M! (well not new)
Post by: meow a cat on Tue, 06 January 2015, 09:23:06
Quote from: berserkfan on Tue, 06 January 2015, 07:14:06
Quote from: meow a cat on Tue, 06 January 2015, 03:22:50
Unicomp could sell you replacement caps as well. I picked up some caps from them and they're quite nice.

Don't buy replacements from Unicomp unless you need a big order because their minimum shipping is fairly expensive.

I bought from them, and I emailed them because the international shipping choices they gave me at checkout were a minimum of $20 and they arranged $8 tracked shipping for me. I would probably order an RGB set or something if I was going to order two caps. But I agree it would probably be cheaper to buy privately. :)
Title: Re: [wtb/looking for] 2 keys for new Model M! (well not new)
Post by: berserkfan on Tue, 06 January 2015, 09:28:49
Quote from: meow a cat on Tue, 06 January 2015, 09:23:06
Quote from: berserkfan on Tue, 06 January 2015, 07:14:06
Quote from: meow a cat on Tue, 06 January 2015, 03:22:50
Unicomp could sell you replacement caps as well. I picked up some caps from them and they're quite nice.

Don't buy replacements from Unicomp unless you need a big order because their minimum shipping is fairly expensive.

I bought from them, and I emailed them because the international shipping choices they gave me at checkout were a minimum of $20 and they arranged $8 tracked shipping for me. I would probably order an RGB set or something if I was going to order two caps. But I agree it would probably be cheaper to buy privately. :)

OK, fine, that's Canada. From USA to Canada probably there are inexpensive options.

When I wanted to buy from them 2 years ago, shipping to Singapore, I remember a huge figure like $46 or something (Fedex.). This may have changed, but I have been using a bulk proxy since then so I don't need direct shipping which is almost always more expensive.