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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: Doughy Baby on Mon, 27 July 2015, 15:31:44
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Recently found an IBM Model M SSK (Space Saver Version) Keyboard (Part No. 1392934) from 1990 in a family member's attic. Asked them if they'd be willing to sell it to me and they just gave it to me for free. It seems to be in pretty good condition, albeit missing the F11 keycap and a small mark in the lower right corner where it appears some Scotch tape used to be. It did not, however, come with the SDL to PS/2 cable needed to use it. Is there anywhere I can find one of these cables in good condition that doesn't have them for like 20 bucks?
And also, more importantly, what kind of price can I realistically expect if I sell this thing, considering I get a cable for it and it works perfectly?
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You can get a cable from ClickyKeyboards.com http://www.clickykeyboards.com/index.cfm/fa/categories.main/parentcat/9417
What can you expect? On Ebay they have been going for around $175 - $200, give or take.
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If this has all one piece caps, i'd be willing to make you an offer on it.
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And also, more importantly, what kind of price can I realistically expect if I sell this thing, considering I get a cable for it and it works perfectly?
Lowest you'd get is $200 on eBay and, depending on condition and if you get a cable, could go up to $280. Then expect 10% eBay fees, listing fee and a few more % PayPal fees off the final sale price.
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If you don't want to put money into it, and just sell it outright, I am sure there are several members here who will gladly take it off your hands for a reasonable offer.
Good luck with whatever you do.