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Title: Phosphorglow SSKs and Model Ms for sale - 3x SSKs
Post by: meow a cat on Wed, 06 May 2015, 10:04:55
Phosphorglow has a bunch of IBM boards up for sale, including three SSKs!

http://phosphorglow.net/store/products/ (http://phosphorglow.net/store/products/)

Title: Re: Phosphorglow SSKs and Model Ms for sale - 3x SSKs
Post by: metalliqaz on Wed, 06 May 2015, 10:07:15
dibs!
Title: Re: Phosphorglow SSKs and Model Ms for sale - 3x SSKs
Post by: metalliqaz on Wed, 06 May 2015, 10:08:35
Quote from: metalliqaz on Wed, 06 May 2015, 10:07:15
dibs!

Oh wait, no.  That website is shady as hell.
Title: Re: Phosphorglow SSKs and Model Ms for sale - 3x SSKs
Post by: meow a cat on Wed, 06 May 2015, 10:12:05
Quote from: metalliqaz on Wed, 06 May 2015, 10:08:35
Quote from: metalliqaz on Wed, 06 May 2015, 10:07:15
dibs!

Oh wait, no.  That website is shady as hell.

It's Phosphorglows official site. He's in the middle of re-constructing it.

I've been really pleased with the business I've done with him, he's definitely a master at restoring Model Ms.

Edit: And the SSK with the normal Model M keyset is only $145! That's tempting me, and I just got an SSK.  :))
Title: Re: Phosphorglow SSKs and Model Ms for sale - 3x SSKs
Post by: E TwentyNine on Wed, 06 May 2015, 10:17:05
Quote from: meow a cat on Wed, 06 May 2015, 10:12:05
Edit: And the SSK with the normal Model M keyset is only $145! That's tempting me, and I just got an SSK.  :))

The bolt modded SSK with the normal Model M keyset is only $145.

And Phosphor isn't one of those who just shill their wares on here or DT, he's around and participates and can answer questions.
Title: Re: Phosphorglow SSKs and Model Ms for sale - 3x SSKs
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 06 May 2015, 10:18:23
I wish I liked SSK's....those are very nice.
Title: Re: Phosphorglow SSKs and Model Ms for sale - 3x SSKs
Post by: meow a cat on Wed, 06 May 2015, 10:22:00
Quote from: E TwentyNine on Wed, 06 May 2015, 10:17:05
Quote from: meow a cat on Wed, 06 May 2015, 10:12:05
Edit: And the SSK with the normal Model M keyset is only $145! That's tempting me, and I just got an SSK.  :))

The bolt modded SSK with the normal Model M keyset is only $145.

And Phosphor isn't one of those who just shill their wares on here or DT, he's around and participates and can answer questions.

Yeah, it's a great deal. I'm not so sure if I would pay $100 for a 101 key Model M though. At least you know you're getting a really solid board though! I noticed most of the 101 keys had the original rivets mostly intact, and I guess that's a positive or a negative depending on who you talk to.

I was actually just reading a thread by him over at DT, about the replacement Model M controllers he made. He's not around the forums much, but when he is he contributes.
Title: Re: Phosphorglow SSKs and Model Ms for sale - 3x SSKs
Post by: E TwentyNine on Wed, 06 May 2015, 10:23:27
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Wed, 06 May 2015, 10:18:23
I wish I liked SSK's....those are very nice.
(http://i.imgur.com/DI43J1s.jpg)

(Who doesn't like SSKs?)
Title: Re: Phosphorglow SSKs and Model Ms for sale - 3x SSKs
Post by: chyros on Wed, 06 May 2015, 10:34:11
Quote from: E TwentyNine on Wed, 06 May 2015, 10:23:27
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Wed, 06 May 2015, 10:18:23
I wish I liked SSK's....those are very nice.
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/DI43J1s.jpg)


(Who doesn't like SSKs?)
I can sympathise. Why have FEWER keys when you can have MORE instead? 8)
Title: Re: Phosphorglow SSKs and Model Ms for sale - 3x SSKs
Post by: dustinhxc on Wed, 06 May 2015, 10:40:35
Wow! These are killer deals! His work is amazing! I love my SSK done by him!
Title: Re: Phosphorglow SSKs and Model Ms for sale - 3x SSKs
Post by: meow a cat on Wed, 06 May 2015, 11:18:51
It looks like the cheap one is gone, whoever got it was lucky!  :thumb:

The other two are at a nice price too though, especially compared to a lot of eBay listings I've seen lately.
Title: Re: Phosphorglow SSKs and Model Ms for sale - 3x SSKs
Post by: geniekid on Wed, 06 May 2015, 12:22:42
Holy crap when did he start selling those Model M controllers?! :eek:
Title: Re: Phosphorglow SSKs and Model Ms for sale - 3x SSKs
Post by: Snowdog993 on Wed, 06 May 2015, 21:28:19
There is only 1 SSK left now!  They are going quick! That one is full bolt-modded too. Your choice of colored underlay included in price.

I believe that he still has 6 (as of now) 1391401 white label M's left.  If you want them bolt-modded as well, he will do that too.

From his site:
"Great condition: not missing enough rivets to warrant a full bolt mod.  Will replace missing rivets with machine screws before shipping. I will be happy to perform a full bolt mod (rivet replacement) for an extra $30."

So even if you get them, he will replace the missing rivets with machine screws, (like ClickyKeyboards does) or you can have the full bolt mod for an extra $30!  (How can you pass that up?)

That is one thing that isn't mentioned about the 101 keyboards!  Great deal even without a full bolt mod!

Get them all before someone else does!

Edited to prevent confusion.
Title: Re: Phosphorglow SSKs and Model Ms for sale - 3x SSKs
Post by: Sed8op8 on Wed, 06 May 2015, 21:33:47
Quote from: Snowdog993 on Wed, 06 May 2015, 21:28:19
There is only 1 SSK left now!  They are going quick! That one is full bolt-modded too. Your choice of colored underlay included in price.

I believe that he still has 6 (as of now) 1391401 white label M's left.  If you want them bolt-modded as well, he will do that too.

Great condition: not missing enough rivets to warrant a full bolt mod.  Will replace missing rivets with machine screws before shipping. I will be happy to perform a full bolt mod (rivet replacement) for an extra $30.

So even if you get them, he will replace the missing rivets with machine screws, (like ClickyKeyboards does) or you can have the full bolt mod for an extra $30!  (How can you pass that up?)

That is one thing that isn't mentioned about the 101 keyboards!  Great deal even without a full bolt mod!

Get them all before someone else does!
i know I just bought one and was tempted to pick up another lol!!!!
Title: Re: Phosphorglow SSKs and Model Ms for sale - 3x SSKs
Post by: Snowdog993 on Wed, 06 May 2015, 21:47:32
Quote from: geniekid on Wed, 06 May 2015, 12:22:42
Holy crap when did he start selling those Model M controllers?! :eek:

The Colossus controller was actually up and running as of March 26th.  I think it was some time in April that the first ones were actually going out.  Now you can order them on that site as well.  There are several configurations and options so be sure you get the right one to start!  They are definitely worth every penny.
 
Title: Re: Phosphorglow SSKs and Model Ms for sale - 3x SSKs
Post by: smknjoe on Wed, 06 May 2015, 21:48:29
Wow, not a bad deal for fully restored and USB converted.
Title: Re: Phosphorglow SSKs and Model Ms for sale - 3x SSKs
Post by: smknjoe on Wed, 06 May 2015, 21:49:25
Snowdog993, is that your site?
Title: Re: Phosphorglow SSKs and Model Ms for sale - 3x SSKs
Post by: Snowdog993 on Wed, 06 May 2015, 21:57:32
Quote from: smknjoe on Wed, 06 May 2015, 21:49:25
Snowdog993, is that your site?

Edit: I saw my prior post and corrected that.  No confusion now.

No it's not.  That is Maxx's site.  I am just a very pleased customer with him.  He has done several keyboards for me and I have no complaints whatsoever.  I do highly recommend him.  If you want to see some of the keyboards he has done for me, you can look at my Imgur album....
http://snowdog993.imgur.com/
While you're looking around, take a look at some of my other keyboards too.   :)
Title: Re: Phosphorglow SSKs and Model Ms for sale - 3x SSKs
Post by: wholphin on Wed, 06 May 2015, 23:18:12
Hnnnnng my wallet cries out in despair, but bit the bullet and bought the last one. Can't wait to get it already!
Title: Re: Phosphorglow SSKs and Model Ms for sale - 3x SSKs
Post by: Snowdog993 on Wed, 06 May 2015, 23:34:02
Well, that was quick!  Going, going, gone.  There are still the full-size 101 White Label ones available.  They should go pretty quick too.
Title: Re: Phosphorglow SSKs and Model Ms for sale - 3x SSKs
Post by: Touch_It on Wed, 06 May 2015, 23:47:28
Oh man.  So many things I want.? Pretty sure I've already blown through my budget + more for a while.  A couple colored underlays might be in my future.  I wonder if the universal model m controllers work on unicomp 122 keys.  I assume yes but haven't read through the thread yet.
Title: Re: Phosphorglow SSKs and Model Ms for sale - 3x SSKs
Post by: dustinhxc on Thu, 07 May 2015, 04:59:08
For those who got them, enjoy! Maxxs work is spectacular!
Title: Re: Phosphorglow SSKs and Model Ms for sale - 3x SSKs
Post by: trizkut on Thu, 07 May 2015, 11:17:59
Couldn't resist.  Grabbed the $145 ssk.  Excited to own my first BS board!   :p
Title: Re: Phosphorglow SSKs and Model Ms for sale - 3x SSKs
Post by: metalliqaz on Thu, 07 May 2015, 11:36:03
I've not heard of this guy before, does he hang around Geekhack?
Title: Re: Phosphorglow SSKs and Model Ms for sale - 3x SSKs
Post by: Snowdog993 on Thu, 07 May 2015, 11:42:40
Quote from: metalliqaz on Thu, 07 May 2015, 11:36:03
I've not heard of this guy before, does he hang around Geekhack?

He is more on DT for technical talking, but has been here every once in a while.  The biggest project right now is his new Colossus controller.  There are a few other things he is getting ironed out with it.

http://deskthority.net/workshop-f7/universal-model-m-controller-t9820.html

You can really get in touch with him directly if you need anything done by him.  That's the best way.
Going to his site and leaving a message here:
http://phosphorglow.net/
He is probably the busiest person around!  I think he works 28 hours a day too!
Title: Re: Phosphorglow SSKs and Model Ms for sale - 3x SSKs
Post by: geniekid on Thu, 07 May 2015, 11:52:34
Quote from: metalliqaz on Thu, 07 May 2015, 11:36:03
I've not heard of this guy before, does he hang around Geekhack?

He did propose a custom Model M controller (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=68428.0) three months ago.  I'm very happy that he followed through with it :)
Title: Re: Phosphorglow SSKs and Model Ms for sale - 3x SSKs
Post by: vivalarevolución on Thu, 07 May 2015, 14:25:25
Know phosphorglow in person.  Highly recommend his work, he doesn't take shortcuts.