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Title: I purchased an IBM Model M at Taobao
Post by: Myk! on Fri, 11 March 2016, 01:20:58

Please see photos
http://imgur.com/a/8qYsK

No pictures from the inside since I dont have nut driver. The plate looks clean too.

Just sharing. This is my first Buckling Spring KB.

Title: Re: I purchased an IBM Model M at Taobao
Post by: bocahgundul on Fri, 11 March 2016, 01:25:10

How'd u get that buckling spring so clean off taobao? cause I've seen some in a crazy condition

Title: Re: I purchased an IBM Model M at Taobao
Post by: appleonama on Fri, 11 March 2016, 01:27:08

link?

Title: Re: I purchased an IBM Model M at Taobao
Post by: mrboovn on Fri, 11 March 2016, 01:40:29

You were so lucky  :( Can i have the link :D

Title: Re: I purchased an IBM Model M at Taobao
Post by: xtrafrood on Fri, 11 March 2016, 02:32:41

If it wasn't for the cord I would have assumed that board is brand new. Good golly (http://i.imgur.com/y6VMUR7.gif)

Title: Re: I purchased an IBM Model M at Taobao
Post by: fohat.digs on Fri, 11 March 2016, 07:08:49

Quote from: csmertx on Fri, 11 March 2016, 02:32:41

If it wasn't for the cord I would have assumed that board is brand new. Good golly

Show Image

(http://i.imgur.com/y6VMUR7.gif)

I have had very good luck with 1991 beige labels. You got one of the loooong cables, too.

Title: Re: I purchased an IBM Model M at Taobao
Post by: y11971alex on Fri, 11 March 2016, 12:28:21

There are actually several sellers who have caches of these keyboards on that website.  You can also get a silver-label one for about 200 yuan, which is quite modest in my opinion compared to their going rates on eBay.

Title: Re: I purchased an IBM Model M at Taobao
Post by: Tangtawan on Fri, 11 March 2016, 13:01:05

How can I translate that website into english lol, and how am i suppose to check the feedback of the seller.

Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: I purchased an IBM Model M at Taobao
Post by: y11971alex on Fri, 11 March 2016, 13:07:05

Quote from: Tangtawan on Fri, 11 March 2016, 13:01:05

How can I translate that website into english lol, and how am i suppose to check the feedback of the seller.

Thanks in advance.

There's always Google Translate, if you have that enabled.  Failing that, I'm always happy to help in Chinese-English translations.

Title: Re: I purchased an IBM Model M at Taobao
Post by: Tangtawan on Fri, 11 March 2016, 13:11:47

Quote from: y11971alex on Fri, 11 March 2016, 13:07:05

Quote from: Tangtawan on Fri, 11 March 2016, 13:01:05

How can I translate that website into english lol, and how am i suppose to check the feedback of the seller.

Thanks in advance.

There's always Google Translate, if you have that enabled.  Failing that, I'm always happy to help in Chinese-English translations.

I have done some research, and found out that Taobao only ships to China and Nearby.. is that true? If so, do i need to do it via some sort of shipping middleman?

I live in Thailand tho, not far from China but as I tried browsing Taobao via Google translate.. they do not ship to my country :(

Title: Re: I purchased an IBM Model M at Taobao
Post by: y11971alex on Fri, 11 March 2016, 13:16:25

Quote from: Tangtawan on Fri, 11 March 2016, 13:11:47

Quote from: y11971alex on Fri, 11 March 2016, 13:07:05

Quote from: Tangtawan on Fri, 11 March 2016, 13:01:05

How can I translate that website into english lol, and how am i suppose to check the feedback of the seller.

Thanks in advance.

There's always Google Translate, if you have that enabled.  Failing that, I'm always happy to help in Chinese-English translations.

I have done some research, and found out that Taobao only ships to China and Nearby.. is that true? If so, do i need to do it via some sort of shipping middleman?

I live in Thailand tho, not far from China but as I tried browsing Taobao via Google translate.. they do not ship to my country :(

They certainly do ship to Canada, that I can tell you for sure.  I'm typing right now on a keyboard shipped to Canada.

Title: Re: I purchased an IBM Model M at Taobao
Post by: Tangtawan on Fri, 11 March 2016, 13:24:44

Quote from: y11971alex on Fri, 11 March 2016, 13:16:25

Quote from: Tangtawan on Fri, 11 March 2016, 13:11:47

Quote from: y11971alex on Fri, 11 March 2016, 13:07:05

Quote from: Tangtawan on Fri, 11 March 2016, 13:01:05

How can I translate that website into english lol, and how am i suppose to check the feedback of the seller.

Thanks in advance.

There's always Google Translate, if you have that enabled.  Failing that, I'm always happy to help in Chinese-English translations.

I have done some research, and found out that Taobao only ships to China and Nearby.. is that true? If so, do i need to do it via some sort of shipping middleman?

I live in Thailand tho, not far from China but as I tried browsing Taobao via Google translate.. they do not ship to my country :(

They certainly do ship to Canada, that I can tell you for sure.  I'm typing right now on a keyboard shipped to Canada.

So the ordering and shipping process is as simple as from eBay and Aliexpress ?.. do you need to have chinese account or alipay?

Title: Re: I purchased an IBM Model M at Taobao
Post by: xtrafrood on Fri, 11 March 2016, 13:27:54

Quote from: Tangtawan on Fri, 11 March 2016, 13:11:47

Quote from: y11971alex on Fri, 11 March 2016, 13:07:05

Quote from: Tangtawan on Fri, 11 March 2016, 13:01:05

How can I translate that website into english lol, and how am i suppose to check the feedback of the seller.

Thanks in advance.

There's always Google Translate, if you have that enabled.  Failing that, I'm always happy to help in Chinese-English translations.

I have done some research, and found out that Taobao only ships to China and Nearby.. is that true? If so, do i need to do it via some sort of shipping middleman?

I live in Thailand tho, not far from China but as I tried browsing Taobao via Google translate.. they do not ship to my country :(

If you don't use Chrome download Chrome. Then download the google translate extension  ;)

There are people that will act as a Proxy for a low price, if a seller won't ship to your location.

Title: Re: I purchased an IBM Model M at Taobao
Post by: y11971alex on Fri, 11 March 2016, 13:35:21

Quote from: Tangtawan on Fri, 11 March 2016, 13:24:44

Quote from: y11971alex on Fri, 11 March 2016, 13:16:25

Quote from: Tangtawan on Fri, 11 March 2016, 13:11:47

Quote from: y11971alex on Fri, 11 March 2016, 13:07:05

Quote from: Tangtawan on Fri, 11 March 2016, 13:01:05

How can I translate that website into english lol, and how am i suppose to check the feedback of the seller.

Thanks in advance.

There's always Google Translate, if you have that enabled.  Failing that, I'm always happy to help in Chinese-English translations.

I have done some research, and found out that Taobao only ships to China and Nearby.. is that true? If so, do i need to do it via some sort of shipping middleman?

I live in Thailand tho, not far from China but as I tried browsing Taobao via Google translate.. they do not ship to my country :(

They certainly do ship to Canada, that I can tell you for sure.  I'm typing right now on a keyboard shipped to Canada.

So the ordering and shipping process is as simple as from eBay and Aliexpress ?.. do you need to have chinese account or alipay?

It will prompt you for an Alipay account, but I don't think that's strictly necessary.  However, if you wish to avail yourself the credit card services through a relatively secure medium, I would advise using Alipay.  It's also probably the best option if you don't have RMB handy.

Title: Re: I purchased an IBM Model M at Taobao
Post by: Myk! on Sat, 12 March 2016, 18:31:52

Here it is
http://world.taobao.com/item/521365698169.htm?spm=a312a.7700714.0.0.QLTqYU


Someone say silver logo? This unit is available buy I opted for the gray logo instead.

(http://i.imgur.com/Y5FnDHp.jpg)

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

Title: Re: I purchased an IBM Model M at Taobao
Post by: E TwentyNine on Sun, 13 March 2016, 11:40:49

Quote from: Tangtawan on Fri, 11 March 2016, 13:11:47

Quote from: y11971alex on Fri, 11 March 2016, 13:07:05

Quote from: Tangtawan on Fri, 11 March 2016, 13:01:05

How can I translate that website into english lol, and how am i suppose to check the feedback of the seller.

Thanks in advance.

There's always Google Translate, if you have that enabled.  Failing that, I'm always happy to help in Chinese-English translations.

I have done some research, and found out that Taobao only ships to China and Nearby.. is that true? If so, do i need to do it via some sort of shipping middleman?

I live in Thailand tho, not far from China but as I tried browsing Taobao via Google translate.. they do not ship to my country :(

You can get middlemen to help out, such as: http://www.engtaobao.com/item/40463745601.html

I make zero claims as to the reliability of that particular one, just the first one to come up for "English Taobao".

(Actually it looks like that particular seller may ship internationally themselves, but some don't)

Title: Re: I purchased an IBM Model M at Taobao
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 13 March 2016, 15:54:01

Welcome to the wonderful world of buckling springs :)

Title: Re: I purchased an IBM Model M at Taobao
Post by: nerp on Sun, 13 March 2016, 21:04:53

Enjoy your Model M. Now you have a good weapon and defense shield in case of a robbery.

Title: Re: I purchased an IBM Model M at Taobao
Post by: xtrafrood on Sun, 13 March 2016, 21:07:33

Haha, the Model M could literally stop a bullet.

Title: Re: I purchased an IBM Model M at Taobao
Post by: y11971alex on Sun, 13 March 2016, 21:54:39

Quote from: csmertx on Sun, 13 March 2016, 21:07:33

Haha, the Model M could literally stop a bullet.

Can the SSK? :P

Title: Re: I purchased an IBM Model M at Taobao
Post by: xtrafrood on Sun, 13 March 2016, 22:02:47

Quote from: y11971alex on Sun, 13 March 2016, 21:54:39

Quote from: csmertx on Sun, 13 March 2016, 21:07:33

Haha, the Model M could literally stop a bullet.

Can the SSK? :P

Let the experiments begin! Who would like to be the first test subject?  ;D

Hypothesis:
The SSK can only stop hollow points, but certainly not at close range.

Title: Re: I purchased an IBM Model M at Taobao
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 13 March 2016, 22:55:58

Quote from: csmertx on Sun, 13 March 2016, 21:07:33

Haha, the Model M could literally stop a bullet.

"Literally"?

Perhaps if it was a particularly soft bullet, which was travelling particularly slowly.

Title: Re: I purchased an IBM Model M at Taobao
Post by: xtrafrood on Sun, 13 March 2016, 23:03:53

Quote from: rowdy on Sun, 13 March 2016, 22:55:58

Quote from: csmertx on Sun, 13 March 2016, 21:07:33

Haha, the Model M could literally stop a bullet.

"Literally"?

Perhaps if it was a particularly soft bullet, which was travelling particularly slowly.

Point blank? No way. But yes, steel > Lead. Buck shot would be a different story altogether.  :eek:

Title: Re: I purchased an IBM Model M at Taobao
Post by: klennkellon on Sun, 13 March 2016, 23:28:09

Quote from: csmertx on Sun, 13 March 2016, 21:07:33

Haha, the Model M could literally stop a bullet.

Hopefully none of the rivets would shatter. In some ways the Model M is really delicate because those.

Title: Re: I purchased an IBM Model M at Taobao
Post by: xtrafrood on Sun, 13 March 2016, 23:34:55

Quote from: klennkellon on Sun, 13 March 2016, 23:28:09

Quote from: csmertx on Sun, 13 March 2016, 21:07:33

Haha, the Model M could literally stop a bullet.

Hopefully none of the rivets would shatter. In some ways the Model M is really delicate because those.

This is true. Bolt mod it first :p

Title: Re: I purchased an IBM Model M at Taobao
Post by: y11971alex on Sun, 13 March 2016, 23:46:47

Quote from: csmertx on Sun, 13 March 2016, 22:02:47

Quote from: y11971alex on Sun, 13 March 2016, 21:54:39

Quote from: csmertx on Sun, 13 March 2016, 21:07:33

Haha, the Model M could literally stop a bullet.

Can the SSK? :P

Let the experiments begin! Who would like to be the first test subject?  ;D

Hypothesis:
The SSK can only stop hollow points, but certainly not at close range.

It can stop a bullet of any kind... if one just tosses it onto the backplate!

Title: Re: I purchased an IBM Model M at Taobao
Post by: Myk! on Mon, 14 March 2016, 00:28:07

Opened my Model M using a melted ballpen.

(http://i.imgur.com/uKn7hig.jpg)

So clean with only few visible crumbs  :D

(http://i.imgur.com/6xPcuHq.jpg)

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

(http://i.imgur.com/CO9z1Kj.jpg)

Looks like he dont need bolt mod for now :)

(http://i.imgur.com/eqy68CO.jpg)

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

Guys, the label at the back is 1391401 (11-14-91) but on the inside is 1386085 (11-15-91). What does it mean?

Found a similar situation :)
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=6400.0
https://deskthority.net/keyboards-f2/questions-about-ibm-model-m-t4498.html

Title: Re: I purchased an IBM Model M at Taobao
Post by: xtrafrood on Mon, 14 March 2016, 00:33:01

Quote from: Myk! on Mon, 14 March 2016, 00:28:07

Opened my Model M using a melted ballpen.

Show Image

(http://i.imgur.com/uKn7hig.jpg)

So clean with only few visible crumbs  :D

Show Image

(http://i.imgur.com/6xPcuHq.jpg)

Show Image

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

Show Image

(http://i.imgur.com/CO9z1Kj.jpg)

Looks like he dont need bolt mod for now :)

Show Image

(http://i.imgur.com/eqy68CO.jpg)

Show Image

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

Guys, the label at the back is 1391401 (11-14-91) but on the inside is 1386085 (11-15-91). What does it mean?

They had to check twice, to make everything nice  ;)

That Model M is so fresh!

Title: Re: I purchased an IBM Model M at Taobao
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 14 March 2016, 00:49:13

Quote from: Myk! on Mon, 14 March 2016, 00:28:07

Opened my Model M using a melted ballpen.

Show Image

(http://i.imgur.com/uKn7hig.jpg)

So clean with only few visible crumbs  :D

Show Image

(http://i.imgur.com/6xPcuHq.jpg)

Show Image

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

Show Image

(http://i.imgur.com/CO9z1Kj.jpg)

Looks like he dont need bolt mod for now :)

Show Image

(http://i.imgur.com/eqy68CO.jpg)

Show Image

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

Guys, the label at the back is 1391401 (11-14-91) but on the inside is 1386085 (11-15-91). What does it mean?

Found a similar situation :)
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=6400.0
https://deskthority.net/keyboards-f2/questions-about-ibm-model-m-t4498.html

White plate looks super clean.

Title: Re: I purchased an IBM Model M at Taobao
Post by: Myk! on Mon, 14 March 2016, 00:57:03

At first I dont want to purchase at Taobao thinking that I might get a fake or defective Model M.

Now, I almost thought that this one is new due to its color and condition upon seeing what's inside  :D

Thanks guys for your good feedback.

Title: Re: I purchased an IBM Model M at Taobao
Post by: y11971alex on Mon, 14 March 2016, 01:12:16

I don't think they'd bother making a fake one. :P

Title: Re: I purchased an IBM Model M at Taobao
Post by: xtrafrood on Mon, 14 March 2016, 01:12:36

Quote from: Myk! on Mon, 14 March 2016, 00:57:03

At first I dont want to purchase at Taobao thinking that I might get a fake or defective Model M.

Now, I almost thought that this one is new due to its color and condition upon seeing what's inside  :D

Thanks guys for your good feedback.

Right on! Just think of Taobao as an ebay from another mother and you'll be ok  ;)

Title: Re: I purchased an IBM Model M at Taobao
Post by: Myk! on Tue, 15 March 2016, 02:55:51

^ Yep. I am organizing Groups Buys here in Philippines to purchase keyboards at Taobao.

It is like "bringing cheap mechanical keyboards to your fingertips"  :p