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Title: '86 Model M p/n 1390120 "barcode" label, $78 shipped U.S.
Post by: ander on Mon, 01 February 2016, 18:36:03

Vintage IBM Model M Clicky Mechanical Keyboard 1390120 Made In USA Feb 1986  (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-IBM-Model-M-Clicky-Mechanical-Keyboard-1390120-Made-In-USA-Feb-1986-/121882526032)


(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/FYMAAOSwL7VWr9bG/s-l1600.jpg)


(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/bXgAAOSwFqJWr9br/s-l1600.jpg)


Missing two caps, but looks fine otherwise. With orig. black AT curly cable and PS/2 cable-style adapter. It's from AZ, so it's even been in a dry location.

$55.00 BIN + 23.05 U.S. shipping

An entirely reasonable deal, IMHO, for a 1st-generation M in such apparently nice shape. WBMICSM (Would Buy Myself If Could Stay Married)

Title: Re: '86 Model M p/n 1390120 "barcode" label, $78 shipped U.S.
Post by: pr0ximity on Mon, 01 February 2016, 18:41:21

That is a very, very early date. Not going to find many before Feb '86, I think there are only a few known from '85?

Title: Re: '86 Model M p/n 1390120 "barcode" label, $78 shipped U.S.
Post by: ander on Mon, 01 February 2016, 21:21:56

'86s are most common, but '85s aren't unheard of.

This Feb. '85 is impressively early, but Jan '85s have been cited here. Two were mentioned in one thread, here (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=8220.msg165543#msg165543) and here (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=8220.msg166254#msg166254).

Title: Re: '86 Model M p/n 1390120 "barcode" label, $78 shipped U.S.
Post by: jeb on Tue, 02 February 2016, 09:16:52

If we're mentioning occurrences of early boards, I'm currently typing on one from Jan 1986--pulled it out to celebrate its 30th birthday.

But it looks like they raised their price to $75 + shipping. Also it looks like there's some text carved into the back? I don't know how rare the early dates are; may still be worth the premium to some collector.

Title: Re: '86 Model M p/n 1390120 "barcode" label, $78 shipped U.S.
Post by: Touch_It on Tue, 02 February 2016, 10:05:56

Mines a newby @ June 6 1986 :D.

Title: Re: '86 Model M p/n 1390120 "barcode" label, $78 shipped U.S.
Post by: jerue on Tue, 02 February 2016, 10:15:43

The earlier $55 price was fair for its condition...they've sold for less with complete caps.

More people need to know about the large game board box for shipping...$25 to ship this lol

Title: Re: '86 Model M p/n 1390120 "barcode" label, $78 shipped U.S.
Post by: SamirD on Wed, 03 February 2016, 12:32:48

Looks like they moved the $55 price to a newer M they have for sale:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VTG-IBM-Mechanical-Clicky-Keyboard-Model-M-60g3571-5004619-Made-In-USA-June-1993-/121882533741

Title: Re: '86 Model M p/n 1390120 "barcode" label, $78 shipped U.S.
Post by: fohat.digs on Wed, 03 February 2016, 16:53:10

At at or slightly below the price of a new Unicomp, shipped, that is still reasonable.

Title: Re: '86 Model M p/n 1390120 "barcode" label, $78 shipped U.S.
Post by: SamirD on Wed, 03 February 2016, 18:04:17

Is it just me or does it look like there may be some dip switches or other circuitry behind the barcode label?

Title: Re: '86 Model M p/n 1390120 "barcode" label, $78 shipped U.S.
Post by: chyros on Wed, 03 February 2016, 19:54:40

Quote from: SamirD on Wed, 03 February 2016, 18:04:17

Is it just me or does it look like there may be some dip switches or other circuitry behind the barcode label?

That's where the PCB clips into the case, there's a holder for it.

Title: Re: '86 Model M p/n 1390120 "barcode" label, $78 shipped U.S.
Post by: SamirD on Wed, 03 February 2016, 20:32:54

Quote from: chyros on Wed, 03 February 2016, 19:54:40

Quote from: SamirD on Wed, 03 February 2016, 18:04:17

Is it just me or does it look like there may be some dip switches or other circuitry behind the barcode label?

That's where the PCB clips into the case, there's a holder for it.

Gotcha.  Thank you!   :thumb: