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geekhack Marketplace => Great Finds => Topic started by: Z Redux on Tue, 15 September 2009, 05:04:56

Title: [US] Used IBM M Variants
Post by: Z Redux on Tue, 15 September 2009, 05:04:56
These three listings seem like they have the potential be good deals... if you're in the market for a keyboard that requires some work.

IBM Model M 1390120 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290349960379) - According to the seller, it has an 'F9' key cap in place of 'F4' and has only been lightly tested. - Current bid $0.01 USD

IBM Model M 5-2 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370260380692) - Missing the down arrow key cap, "Guaranteed not to be DOA." - Buy it Now price $29.95 USD

IBM Model M 1391472 (Space Saving) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310164579715) - This one appears as though it just requires a thorough cleaning. - Buy it Now price $59.95 USD

As always, use caution while on eBay.
-Z
Title: [US] Used IBM M Variants
Post by: itlnstln on Tue, 15 September 2009, 07:52:54
Oooh... I almost bought the Space Saver. I then realized I would never use it, so I thought better of it.
Title: [US] Used IBM M Variants
Post by: rdjack21 on Tue, 15 September 2009, 09:23:11
Well you know you have to have spares man.
Title: [US] Used IBM M Variants
Post by: itlnstln on Tue, 15 September 2009, 10:36:59
Quote from: rdjack21;118076
Well you know you have to have spares man.

Quote from: ripster;118086
Since when has "will I ever use it" ever stopped a true Geekhacker?
 
Look at the ferrite on that SpaceSaver cable. Where did that come from??

I haven't used a BS 'board in ages.  It would be wrong to buy this 'board knowing full well that there are starving GeekHackers that need this.  I would buy it, stick it on a shelf, and never look at it again.
Title: [US] Used IBM M Variants
Post by: Hakhu on Tue, 15 September 2009, 10:58:52
Quote from: Z Redux;118029

IBM Model M 1391472 (Space Saving) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310164579715) - This one appears as though it just requires a thorough cleaning. - Buy it Now price $59.95 USD


I'd really love to get this but the shipping to Germany is almost as much as the keyboard itself.

Any suggestions how to save on international shipping?

Should I get it anyway?
Title: [US] Used IBM M Variants
Post by: microsoft windows on Wed, 16 September 2009, 19:46:06
You don't see too many of those trackball keyboards on the internet...