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Title: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: intelli78 on Tue, 20 January 2015, 12:49:12
Or at least what appears to be one (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=40501.msg1601196#msg1601196):

http://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Model-M-Space-Saving-Keyboard-SSK-ID5000133-41G3613-/261742103850?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cf10b8d2a&afsrc=1&rmvSB=true

Here I tried to correct the white balance:

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

looks like a sketchy paint job and deliberately bad photo
Title: Re: Industrial SSK starting at $100.00
Post by: Dihedral on Tue, 20 January 2015, 12:52:09
Quote from: intelli78 on Tue, 20 January 2015, 12:49:12
Or at least what appears to be one (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=40501.msg1601196#msg1601196):

http://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Model-M-Space-Saving-Keyboard-SSK-ID5000133-41G3613-/261742103850?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cf10b8d2a&afsrc=1&rmvSB=true

Here I tried to correct the white balance:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/CZsDwTI.jpg)


Nice find... interesting to see how much this goes for
Title: Re: Industrial SSK starting at $100.00
Post by: Snowdog993 on Tue, 20 January 2015, 13:43:19
It's painted.  (badly)  Ugh.
Title: Re: Industrial SSK starting at $100.00
Post by: intelli78 on Tue, 20 January 2015, 13:44:58
Quote from: Snowdog993 on Tue, 20 January 2015, 13:43:19
It's painted.  (badly)  Ugh.

Hmm - you could be right. Looking at the bottom pic on ebay, seems there are some fibers that appear to be trapped under paint.
Title: Re: Industrial SSK starting at $100.00
Post by: Dihedral on Tue, 20 January 2015, 13:55:36
Quote from: intelli78 on Tue, 20 January 2015, 13:44:58
Quote from: Snowdog993 on Tue, 20 January 2015, 13:43:19
It's painted.  (badly)  Ugh.

Hmm - you could be right. Looking at the bottom pic on ebay, seems there are some fibers that appear to be trapped under paint.

An SSK's an SSK. Sand down and re-coat?
Title: Re: Industrial SSK starting at $100.00
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 20 January 2015, 13:56:46
Quote from: Dihedral on Tue, 20 January 2015, 13:55:36
Quote from: intelli78 on Tue, 20 January 2015, 13:44:58
Quote from: Snowdog993 on Tue, 20 January 2015, 13:43:19
It's painted.  (badly)  Ugh.

Hmm - you could be right. Looking at the bottom pic on ebay, seems there are some fibers that appear to be trapped under paint.

An SSK's an SSK. Sand down and re-coat?

Your are missing the point. IF it was an industrial ssk it wouldn't just be an ssk.
Title: Re: Industrial SSK starting at $100.00
Post by: smknjoe on Tue, 20 January 2015, 14:06:28
Bummer. It's ruined.

...and is that a used rubber in the top right corner of the picture?!?
Title: Re: Industrial SSK starting at $100.00
Post by: Touch_It on Tue, 20 January 2015, 14:25:15
Quote from: smknjoe on Tue, 20 January 2015, 14:06:28
Bummer. It's ruined.

...and is that a used rubber in the top right corner of the picture?!?

Ruined is a relative term.  While I agree that as far as originality goes, yeah it is a goner.  However as far as functionality goes it is probably fine.  If I were in the market for an SSK I would be happy to have this assuming it stays around the 100-125 range.  However Cindy certainly spoils us with prices.
Title: Re: Industrial SSK starting at $100.00
Post by: smknjoe on Tue, 20 January 2015, 14:30:56
The seller is full of ****. He bought it NIB and it's barely used, but he neglects to mention the ****ty paint job. Red flag city. $20-$40 tops is all I'd pay for it. ......stored in a closet for years...and the keycaps are two piece when they should be one piece...
Title: Re: Industrial SSK starting at $100.00
Post by: intelli78 on Tue, 20 January 2015, 14:34:10
Quote from: smknjoe on Tue, 20 January 2015, 14:30:56
The seller is full of ****. He bought it NIB and it's barely used, but he neglects to mention the ****ty paint job. Red flag city. $20-$40 tops is all I'd pay for it.

Yea I'm thinking it's a deliberate attempt to confuse people into thinking it's an industrial.
Title: Re: Industrial SSK starting at $100.00
Post by: smknjoe on Tue, 20 January 2015, 14:36:06
^^^Bingo. They saw the other Industrial priced at $999.
Title: Re: Industrial SSK starting at $100.00
Post by: Dihedral on Tue, 20 January 2015, 14:51:14
Quote from: smknjoe on Tue, 20 January 2015, 14:36:06
^^^Bingo. They saw the other Industrial priced at $999.
Amazed they didn't paint a few caps blue as well :D
Title: Re: Fake painted industrial SSK - beware
Post by: smknjoe on Tue, 20 January 2015, 15:09:38
I'm no SSK expert, but they did have some with two piece keycaps and some without blue keycaps as well if I'm not mistaken. There are different model #'s for different versions.

If the seller had explained the paint job in the description - the listing would be much less suspicious.
Title: Re: Fake painted industrial SSK - beware
Post by: fanpeople on Tue, 20 January 2015, 17:32:39
From: npr_listener
To:
Subject: Re: Details about the item: npr_listener sent a message about IBM Model M Space Saving Keyboard SSK ID5000133 41G3613 #261742103850
Sent Date: 21-Jan-15 10:30:24 AEDST

Dear

Nope, it's the factory darkish-grey finish.

- npr_listener


From:
To: npr_listener
Subject: Details about item:               sent a message about IBM Model M Space Saving Keyboard SSK ID5000133 41G3613 #261742103850
Sent Date: 21-Jan-15 10:27:42 AEDST

Dear npr_listener,

Did you paint this? I think you should mention that in the description just to avoid someone having issues with what they receive in case they don't notice.





well........... now it is officially a scam?

Title: Re: Fake painted industrial SSK - beware
Post by: 0100010 on Tue, 20 January 2015, 18:33:15
Part number is correct for an industrial SSK.

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=54340.0
Title: Re: NOT FAKE NOT painted industrial SSK - no need to beware after all. maybe
Post by: fohat.digs on Tue, 20 January 2015, 18:56:46
So why does it look so hideous, gritty, and mottled?
Title: Re: NOT FAKE NOT painted industrial SSK - no need to beware after all. maybe
Post by: intelli78 on Tue, 20 January 2015, 19:10:38
(http://i.imgur.com/KX3BqFe.gif)
Title: Re: Fake painted industrial SSK - beware
Post by: fanpeople on Tue, 20 January 2015, 19:19:37
Quote from: 0100010 on Tue, 20 January 2015, 18:33:15
Part number is correct for an industrial SSK.

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=54340.0

Interesting isn't it. The top just looks horrid though. Is it possible that the bottom is legitimate but the top is off a normal SSK. Like a frankenboard.

Or could it just be dirty and bad photo?
Title: Re: NOT FAKE NOT painted industrial SSK - no need to beware after all. maybe
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Tue, 20 January 2015, 19:21:46
Quote from: fanpeople on Tue, 20 January 2015, 19:19:37
Quote from: 0100010 on Tue, 20 January 2015, 18:33:15
Part number is correct for an industrial SSK.

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=54340.0

Interesting isn't it. The top just looks horrid though. Is it possible that the bottom is legitimate but the top is off a normal SSK. Like a frankenboard.
Quite possible... but why would anyone do that to an industrial SSK?
Title: Re: NOT FAKE NOT painted industrial SSK - no need to beware after all. maybe
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Tue, 20 January 2015, 19:21:53
Quote from: fanpeople on Tue, 20 January 2015, 19:19:37
Quote from: 0100010 on Tue, 20 January 2015, 18:33:15
Part number is correct for an industrial SSK.

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=54340.0

Interesting isn't it. The top just looks horrid though. Is it possible that the bottom is legitimate but the top is off a normal SSK. Like a frankenboard.
Quite possible... but why would anyone do that to an industrial SSK?
Edit: dammit tapatalk... y u double post?
Title: Re: Fake painted industrial SSK - beware
Post by: FrostyToast on Tue, 20 January 2015, 19:21:58
Quote from: fanpeople on Tue, 20 January 2015, 19:19:37
Quote from: 0100010 on Tue, 20 January 2015, 18:33:15
Part number is correct for an industrial SSK.

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=54340.0

Interesting isn't it. The top just looks horrid though. Is it possible that the bottom is legitimate but the top is off a normal SSK. Like a frankenboard.

The bottom looks painted over as well.
There are a bunch of visible imperfections...
Title: Re: NOT FAKE NOT painted industrial SSK - no need to beware after all. maybe
Post by: DrHubblePhD on Tue, 20 January 2015, 19:22:59
I thought the industrial models had a more textured surface, this seems almost flat...
Title: Re: NOT FAKE NOT painted industrial SSK - no need to beware after all. maybe
Post by: Zeal on Tue, 20 January 2015, 19:24:22
Before:
(http://puu.sh/eNW8V/478da118f6.JPG)


After:
(http://puu.sh/eNVC1/242a1576ec.jpg)
Does this look better? 5mins touch up.

Looks like it's covered in a layer of dust.
Back label doesn't look like imperfect paint. Just long dust / pet hair strands?
Title: Re: NOT FAKE NOT painted industrial SSK - no need to beware after all. maybe
Post by: fanpeople on Tue, 20 January 2015, 19:25:38
Do you reckon I should ask the seller for some more photos? Maybe wipe the board with a cloth?
Title: Re: NOT FAKE NOT painted industrial SSK - no need to beware after all. maybe
Post by: slip84 on Tue, 20 January 2015, 19:34:28
Did some more cleanup. You're welcome.

(http://i.imgur.com/BjXp3o0.jpg)
Title: Re: NOT FAKE NOT painted industrial SSK - no need to beware after all. maybe
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Tue, 20 January 2015, 19:35:27
Quote from: slip84 on Tue, 20 January 2015, 19:34:28
Did some more cleanup. You're welcome.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/BjXp3o0.jpg)


hehehe
Title: Re: NOT FAKE NOT painted industrial SSK - no need to beware after all. maybe
Post by: Snowdog993 on Tue, 20 January 2015, 21:11:20
It might be just a crappy picture.  But I still think it is painted over.  Why?  I don't know.  Only the seller knows apparently.

But then again, I looked at the listing with the new picture, and the color is better.  I'm still not convinced.  Maybe he lost the keys or replaced them.  You never know what can happen in 20+ years.  If he is the original owner, he should know more than he does.
Title: Re: NOT FAKE NOT painted industrial SSK - no need to beware after all. maybe
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 20 January 2015, 21:18:15
Seller seems legit per an ebay message I received and he has seen this thread, I told him you guys were a bunch of nut bags. :P
Title: Re: NOT FAKE NOT painted industrial SSK - no need to beware after all. maybe
Post by: fanpeople on Tue, 20 January 2015, 21:19:18
Oh snap

He added another photo, I think I want it now....... :'(
Title: Re: NOT FAKE NOT painted industrial SSK - no need to beware after all. maybe
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Tue, 20 January 2015, 21:20:27
seems legit enough...

rack up those bids ppl...
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: Zeal on Tue, 20 January 2015, 21:21:06
gg. Let the bid war begin.
Title: Re: NOT FAKE NOT painted industrial SSK - no need to beware after all. maybe
Post by: Snowdog993 on Tue, 20 January 2015, 21:22:43
At least I am nuts.  It does look good in the new picture.
I'll show you a painted bezel.
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: FrostyToast on Tue, 20 January 2015, 21:26:57
Wow. That's a really nice paint job.
Still fake.
Yup.
Definitely fake.
I say about tree fiddy.
If a guy possibly named FrostyToast bids higher than that, the dude is a fsking moron.

Whew, got 'em good Frosty.

IKR other Frosty, they won't realise that I'm joking. Fsking nerds aren't even going to look again.

Yeah I know Frosty. Now what's this worth? 10,000 bucks?

Yeah we'll go with that. Go for it, pal.
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 20 January 2015, 21:32:58
Funny story....hope he doesn't mine me sharing....he had another one that he threw away because it got dirty. :eek:
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: Zeal on Tue, 20 January 2015, 21:33:58
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Tue, 20 January 2015, 21:32:58
Funny story....hope he doesn't mine me sharing....he had another one that he threw away because it got dirty. :eek:
rip
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: Snowdog993 on Tue, 20 January 2015, 21:36:25
Those first pictures had me convinced that it was painted.  That's a given.
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: fanpeople on Tue, 20 January 2015, 21:36:44
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Tue, 20 January 2015, 21:32:58
Funny story....hope he doesn't mine me sharing....he had another one that he threw away because it got dirty. :eek:

I hate him, ask him where his local rubbish dump is? I will tell the police that it is evidence in a case of crazy and they will find it for me?
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: jwaz on Tue, 20 January 2015, 22:33:40
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Tue, 20 January 2015, 21:32:58
Funny story....hope he doesn't mine me sharing....he had another one that he threw away because it got dirty. :eek:

He will be kicking himself so hard when the bidding concludes on this one :))
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 20 January 2015, 22:50:45
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Tue, 20 January 2015, 21:32:58
Funny story....hope he doesn't mine me sharing....he had another one that he threw away because it got dirty. :eek:

People throw them away, shred them, just send them all to me instead!  I'll even pay postage!
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: smknjoe on Wed, 21 January 2015, 07:07:08
The new pic looks like a completely different and legit board. I wonder what those spots were on it? Rat piss?

Snowdog, I'm with you man. Those first pics were really bad. I'm convinced it's real now, but I'm still not sure it was well taken care of considering the before and after pics. Good luck to whoever get's it.
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: smknjoe on Wed, 21 January 2015, 07:19:06
The more I look at the before and after pics the more I see that it was a ****load of dust on the before pics. The dark spots are where the dust has been rubbed off from handling it. Someone ask him to take another pic of the back now that it's all cleaned up.
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: Ellipse on Wed, 21 January 2015, 09:05:36
The seller updated his listing with a note as well.   Seems like he was using iPhone photo filters that distorted the original images.   It looks to be in great shape and a "real"  I SSK despite not having the IBM logo on top.
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 21 January 2015, 09:09:02
Quote from: Ellipse on Wed, 21 January 2015, 09:05:36
The seller updated his listing with a note as well.   Seems like he was using iPhone photo filters that distorted the original images.   It looks to be in great shape and a "real"  I SSK despite not having the IBM logo on top.

I still wouldn't touch it, even at $100.
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: Snowdog993 on Wed, 21 January 2015, 10:13:52
Quote from: jdcarpe on Wed, 21 January 2015, 09:09:02

I still wouldn't touch it, even at $100.

I wouldn't either.  The model number of the keyboard is for an IBM Personal Systems 2 Space Saver Keyboard.  It does look exactly like one from that.  I don't see where the "industrial" portion of it falls into place at all.  I will pass.

Edit: Specifically standard SSK.
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: Ellipse on Wed, 21 January 2015, 12:47:19
The model number 41G3613 is a variation of 41G3600 which is the more common industrial SSK part number.   Google it and you can see examples.   This one up for auction is not a mod or a "regular" SSK. It should fetch $800 to $1000 without the logo.

IBM/Lexmark issued many part numbers for parts with virtually no variation so this is not out of the ordinary.
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: Snowdog993 on Wed, 21 January 2015, 13:00:32
Good luck however you feel about it.  I told you what I discovered.  Take it or leave it.
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: intelli78 on Wed, 21 January 2015, 13:01:52
Quote from: Snowdog993 on Wed, 21 January 2015, 13:00:32
Good luck however you feel about it.  I told you what I discovered.  Take it or leave it.

Maybe you should explain the source of your information...
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: Snowdog993 on Wed, 21 January 2015, 13:11:16
Okay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Personal-System-2-Space-Saving-Keyboard-Model-M-Clicky-PS-2-New-in-Box-/131110156558?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item1e86c6390e&afsrc=1&rmvSB=true

That one sold for 2 grand, and it was for the IBM PS/2.



IBM Personal System 2 Space Saving Keyboard Model M Clicky PS/2 New in Box

You are bidding on a vintage IBM Model M Space Saving Personal System 2 Keyboard.  It is brand new and has never been used.  The box was only opened to inspect and verify the contents.  The PS/2 interface cord is still sealed and wrapped.  If you are looking at this you know how rare it is and how often these come along.  Please ask all questions before bidding.  It comes with box and foam as well.  Item has all feet and the elevators are in perfect working condition.  The shipping will be fully insured to your street address.  Thanks for looking and happy bidding.  Serious bidders only please.

Part Number: 41G3613

Date: 11-03-92
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: smknjoe on Wed, 21 January 2015, 13:14:38
That was an Industrial SSK that sold.
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: intelli78 on Wed, 21 January 2015, 13:14:42
Ah, but that auction was for an industrial board. The pics are gone now, but we had a big discussion about it on GH. That's exactly why it went for $2k.
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: Snowdog993 on Wed, 21 January 2015, 13:23:06
I see now.  That explains a lot.  I was saying that there was no indication that it was a type "I" at all.  Now that everything is clear, I still think paying that much on a keyboard is outrageous.  Of course a collector would.  Put it under glass and show it off and never use it?
Oh well.
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: Dihedral on Wed, 21 January 2015, 13:24:31
Quote from: Snowdog993 on Wed, 21 January 2015, 13:23:06
I see now.  That explains a lot.  I was saying that there was no indication that it was a type "I" at all.  Now that everything is clear, I still think paying that much on a keyboard is outrageous.  Of course a collector would.  Put it under glass and show it off and never use it?
Oh well.

Rare items like these seem almost like an investment. Buy a few and sell them on when a new korean custom takes your fancy.
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: Snowdog993 on Wed, 21 January 2015, 13:27:09
Naaaa, when I buy a keyboard, I buy it to use it.  Not to flip it.
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 21 January 2015, 13:34:56
Anyone who would pay $2000 or even $1000 for a Model M of any kind is out of their damn mind. But hey, it's your money, who am I to tell you how to spend it.

Personally, I wouldn't pay more than $350 for any Model M, industrial, SSK, or otherwise. And that's me as a collector speaking, not as a user. Once the market had flushed out all the big spenders who will pay any price for a collector's item, the prices will come down to a reasonable market value.
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: smknjoe on Wed, 21 January 2015, 13:54:32
^^ I hear ya. I think spending much more than $200-$300 on any board is pretty crazy. I bought a HHKB a few years ago and although I like it I won't be doing that again any time soon. It really wasn't worth the price to me.
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: Touch_It on Wed, 21 January 2015, 14:15:36
I will try to stay on topic.  Some keyboard prices of space savers are crazy.  I think top dollar I would pay for a keyboard is about $300.00  I am a collector of sorts, but IMO keyboards, even if rare, should be used.  With that being said  I've probably sunk 300+ into my 107 key and would like to get it powder coated at some point.  At any rate their are collectors out there that make substantially more money than I do, or have more disposable income, and that unfortunately drives prices way up.  With this being industrial, it will go for a ton of money no doubt.  At the very least with keyboards that bring big money are at least going to be well looked after :)
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: Hypersphere on Wed, 21 January 2015, 14:20:45
I don't understand people bidding early on any item. It just drives the price up all the more. Forum members ought to unite against insanely high prices for vintage boards. In any event, I am steering clear of this one.
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 21 January 2015, 14:25:39
Quote from: Hypersphere on Wed, 21 January 2015, 14:20:45
Forum members ought to unite against insanely high prices for vintage boards.

^ This. A thousand times, this.

We are collectors and users here, buyers looking for a good bargain. Don't try and outbid your fellow community member. Maybe we can collectively get the prices back in line.
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: smknjoe on Wed, 21 January 2015, 14:30:42
It's Richie Rich! I didn't know you changed your handle.

Anyway ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ What they said. I have refused to do it for years.
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: n0rvig on Wed, 21 January 2015, 14:50:12
Quote from: smknjoe on Tue, 20 January 2015, 14:06:28
...and is that a used rubber in the top right corner of the picture?!?

Yep. Ruined it for me.
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: slip84 on Wed, 21 January 2015, 18:11:42
Welp, there it goes. Already up over $200.
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 21 January 2015, 18:21:25
Quote from: slip84 on Wed, 21 January 2015, 18:11:42
Welp, there it goes. Already up over $200.

And still more than 8 days to go.

Sigh.
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: slip84 on Wed, 21 January 2015, 18:24:34
Quote from: rowdy on Wed, 21 January 2015, 18:21:25
Quote from: slip84 on Wed, 21 January 2015, 18:11:42
Welp, there it goes. Already up over $200.

And still more than 8 days to go.

Sigh.
Bid early and bid often! (C) Ebay
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: Hypersphere on Wed, 21 January 2015, 19:11:36
Just say no!
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: intelli78 on Wed, 21 January 2015, 19:47:45
Can't stop, won't stop....bidding with 8 days to go
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: naasfu on Wed, 21 January 2015, 20:14:13
Quote from: slip84 on Wed, 21 January 2015, 18:24:34
Quote from: rowdy on Wed, 21 January 2015, 18:21:25
Quote from: slip84 on Wed, 21 January 2015, 18:11:42
Welp, there it goes. Already up over $200.

And still more than 8 days to go.

Sigh.
Bid early and bid often! (C) Ebay

seriously, what goes on inside the minds of people who do this?  apparently not much.
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: intelli78 on Wed, 21 January 2015, 20:20:15
They just can't stop winning...
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: naasfu on Wed, 21 January 2015, 20:40:04
Quote from: intelli78 on Wed, 21 January 2015, 20:20:15
They just can't stop winning...

(http://i.imgur.com/BgmkJwu.jpg)
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: Dihedral on Thu, 22 January 2015, 02:11:57
Quote from: naasfu on Wed, 21 January 2015, 20:40:04
Quote from: intelli78 on Wed, 21 January 2015, 20:20:15
They just can't stop winning...

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/BgmkJwu.jpg)


Gotta cover every ethnic group for the PC karma.
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: E TwentyNine on Thu, 22 January 2015, 12:57:38
Quote from: Ellipse on Wed, 21 January 2015, 09:05:36
The seller updated his listing with a note as well.   Seems like he was using iPhone photo filters that distorted the original images.   It looks to be in great shape and a "real"  I SSK despite not having the IBM logo on top.

I'm wondering what kind of filter makes something look like it has splotchy paint and hairs/fibers all over it.
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: Touch_It on Thu, 22 January 2015, 13:00:26
Me 2.  I have some ssks I want to sell. Huehuehue
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: Sygaldry on Thu, 22 January 2015, 13:03:05
My hypothetical money is on this going for over 600 dollars.
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: demik on Thu, 22 January 2015, 13:54:02
pot meet kettle
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: Techno Trousers on Thu, 22 January 2015, 22:21:23
I totally agree that SSKs with a differently colored case shouldn't be worth more than a regular model, but I have to admit it tickled my funny bone that this guy had TWO of them with no idea how desirable they are among collectors. He was just looking at them as keyboards. Seems like there's a good lesson there for all of us, eh?
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 22 January 2015, 22:26:00
Quote from: Techno Trousers on Thu, 22 January 2015, 22:21:23
I totally agree that SSKs with a differently colored case shouldn't be worth more than a regular model, but I have to admit it tickled my funny bone that this guy had TWO of them with no idea how desirable they are among collectors. He was just looking at them as keyboards. Seems like there's a good lesson there for all of us, eh?

Like that time someone was going to recycle one for scrap metal, and someone suggested he list it on eBay.  Ended up selling for $1200 I think.
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: GL1TCH3D on Fri, 23 January 2015, 00:12:06
10 bids with over 7 days to go...

Someone must be trolling this so hard?

They know they won't win at those prices so they just push the price up
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: bueller on Fri, 23 January 2015, 03:20:58
Quote from: GL1TCH3D on Fri, 23 January 2015, 00:12:06
10 bids with over 7 days to go...

Someone must be trolling this so hard?

They know they won't win at those prices so they just push the price up
Is this your first time on eBay? People bid early and often all the time, especially on rare items.

**** that 420 candy corn a few weeks ago hit $200 with a week left.
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: intelli78 on Fri, 23 January 2015, 04:10:06
Yeah it is against your own interests to bid early, but it doesn't seem to stop people.
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: fohat.digs on Fri, 23 January 2015, 07:03:53
There is a philosophy that placing a very high bid early on will make everybody else throw up their hands and walk away.

And, since whatever is showing on your screen is only one increment above the 2nd-highest bid, there are 2 things that can be deduced:

(1) more than one person is thinking that it is worth a price at this level
(2) the high bidder may yet have considerable headroom up to his maximum
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: intelli78 on Fri, 23 January 2015, 07:10:52
That strategy might be effective if the maximum bid amount was made public... not sure it's too effective the way ebay currently works.
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: GL1TCH3D on Fri, 23 January 2015, 11:04:33
Quote from: fohat.digs on Fri, 23 January 2015, 07:03:53
There is a philosophy that placing a very high bid early on will make everybody else throw up their hands and walk away.

And, since whatever is showing on your screen is only one increment above the 2nd-highest bid, there are 2 things that can be deduced:

(1) more than one person is thinking that it is worth a price at this level
(2) the high bidder may yet have considerable headroom up to his maximum

Depends. If you don't mind overpaying it's a fine strategy to bring the price high early on but if your goal is to win at a lower price this accomplishes nothing to start a bidding war so early to get people to drop out.
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: slip84 on Fri, 30 January 2015, 12:53:57
Heh. $510.  :blank:
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 30 January 2015, 13:15:36
Nice. Next one for $400, then. :)
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: MGH on Fri, 30 January 2015, 13:28:24
Quote from: jdcarpe on Fri, 30 January 2015, 13:15:36
Nice. Next one for $400, then. :)
You can have the $400 one. I'm waiting for $200 in a few more auctions
Title: Re: Industrial SSK @ $100
Post by: slip84 on Fri, 30 January 2015, 13:31:22
Quote from: jdcarpe on Fri, 30 January 2015, 13:15:36
Nice. Next one for $400, then. :)
Maybe.

It did go from $255 to $510 in the last 10 - 15 seconds.