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Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: platon on Mon, 19 April 2010, 23:34:10: That's a rare one ...

Link. (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270565846779&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT)
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: itlnstln on Tue, 20 April 2010, 07:07:55: Nice. I wonder how much this one will go for.
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: trievalot on Tue, 20 April 2010, 07:59:48: 99 cents i hope.......
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: ricercar on Tue, 20 April 2010, 10:53:45: Someone will have to outbid me.
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: ricercar on Tue, 20 April 2010, 11:17:30: I hate you. Don't you already own a M15? Can't we all just get along?
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: ricercar on Tue, 20 April 2010, 20:18:18: I know. You're exclusively a stealth eBayer.
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: kishy on Tue, 20 April 2010, 20:30:19: So, pretty much 5 days left and it's at more than $150?

I find this humourous.
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: kishy on Tue, 20 April 2010, 20:36:48: No no no, I'm the Nigerian prince, and my accountant is in Canada. I have no daughter which is why I offered my inheritance to ch_123. Get it right.
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: salcan on Tue, 20 April 2010, 23:44:16: Quote from: kishy;173952
So, pretty much 5 days left and it's at more than $150?

I find this humourous.

yea, this one is going to get ugly at the end. someone make a pool for the final price.
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: Phaedrus2129 on Tue, 20 April 2010, 23:59:38: >$225. Bid = $225 - actual selling price.

(in eDollars)
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: elbowglue on Wed, 21 April 2010, 00:20:36: I bet 300-325.
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: ricercar on Wed, 21 April 2010, 00:30:08: Quote from: ripster;173961
Haven't they heard of sniping software?

I'm a purist.

Quote from: salcan;173981
yea, this one is going to get ugly at the end.

At the end? I've already used my ugly stick and don't plan to revisit the bid button.

Quote from: salcan;173981
Someone make a pool for the final price.

A little birdy says the auction could easily top $300. I bid that much on a Datahand once, and lost it. Sucks to be unemployed. When I had a job I could be REALLY irresponsible on eBay.
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: itlnstln on Wed, 21 April 2010, 06:51:01: There have been several in the past that have gone for more than $500. At this point, nothing would shock me too much about an M15.
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: ch_123 on Wed, 21 April 2010, 07:55:57: $300 for one that doesn't have a numpad mind you. This will more likely hit the $400 and possibly exceed it.
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: itlnstln on Wed, 21 April 2010, 08:03:32: True, most of the ones we (or I, anyway) have seen come up have not had the numpad. The numpad alone could probably fetch $100.
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: salcan on Wed, 21 April 2010, 08:12:44: Quote from: ch_123;174051
$300 for one that doesn't have a numpad mind you. This will more likely hit the $400 and possibly exceed it.

Yeah, I'd say, if not more. I'd guess GH'ers alone have it over the $300 mark...
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: didjamatic on Wed, 21 April 2010, 08:20:29: Anyone here have an M15 they would part with?
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: kishy on Wed, 21 April 2010, 08:34:52: Maybe they grew brains and stopped bidding, because the current price is the maximum it's worth without being NIB (I'd say it's already past-value, actually, but that's because my opinion is that a keyboard being split reduces its value).
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: kishy on Wed, 21 April 2010, 11:34:30: I knew someone would mention that.

The problem is...well ask webwit. Even with the range of motion it does allow it's still only split.
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: itlnstln on Wed, 21 April 2010, 11:42:24: IIRC, you can detach the two pieces like the uTron; the difference being that the layout is still the same as a regular keyboard where the uTron changes things up considerably.
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: ricercar on Wed, 21 April 2010, 21:32:11: I fold. Too rich for my unemployed blood.
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: didjamatic on Wed, 21 April 2010, 22:04:00: $150's my limit on Lexmark's baby.

(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z35/royone_bucket/Blazing%20Saddles/schnitzengruben.jpg)
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: nowsharing on Thu, 22 April 2010, 13:21:37: It's always fun to watch people bid early, and foolishly.
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: kishy on Sat, 24 April 2010, 10:46:05: Your graph is a load of crap. Everyone knows there are hundreds of M15s in my basement so supply is quite high.
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: EverythingIBM on Sat, 24 April 2010, 15:05:51: Ewww, that one has a lexmark logo (never knew they made them like that).
I wouldn't buy one for $50 if it had lexmark. Yes, I'm that picky!
It either must say "Options by IBM" (which is the true logo for those keyboards) or simply "IBM".

EDIT: obviously the fellow selling the keyboard doesn't know much about it.
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: ch_123 on Sat, 24 April 2010, 16:01:28: (http://incredimazing.com/static/media/2009/11/12/Coolstorybro/CoolStoryBro.jpg)
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: EverythingIBM on Sun, 25 April 2010, 20:04:56: FOUR MINUTES LEFT! It's at $410.
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: EverythingIBM on Sun, 25 April 2010, 20:09:17: ENDED! Someone bidded $460 at 8 seconds, then someone bidded $539 right at 3 seconds remaining.
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: Nonmouse on Sun, 25 April 2010, 20:10:38: Quote from: EverythingIBM;175978
ENDED! Someone bidded $460 at 8 seconds, then someone bidded $539 right at 3 seconds remaining.

Good lord.
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: EverythingIBM on Sun, 25 April 2010, 20:22:53: Quote from: webwit;175980
Two down, one to go.

Oh my goodness. You're not just a Dutchman, but a crazy one.

Well, better webwit than some japanese collectors who put it in a glass case. Webwit puts them on his wooden floor ;)
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: didjamatic on Sun, 25 April 2010, 20:46:55: Nice Score Webwit, I figured it would have gone higher as well, great investment. And that's without considering the numpad. I'm jealous.
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: elbowglue on Sun, 25 April 2010, 22:08:04: Congrats webwit that's a serious purchase. Way to beat down those asian collectors.. It reminds me of toy story 2 :)
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: JBert on Mon, 26 April 2010, 15:00:33: I don't know whether to call you a true keyboard collector or a lunatic. Nice catch!

Now what weights were these again, 70g?
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: skcheng on Tue, 04 May 2010, 10:35:27: Quote from: EverythingIBM;175514
Ewww, that one has a lexmark logo (never knew they made them like that).
I wouldn't buy one for $50 if it had lexmark. Yes, I'm that picky!
It either must say "Options by IBM" (which is the true logo for those keyboards) or simply "IBM".

EDIT: obviously the fellow selling the keyboard doesn't know much about it.

Even though Lexmark produced these for IBM?? I figure Lexmark didn't last long after they started labeling their own products. I personally LOVE my Lexmark branded Space Saving Mini. And I don't think they're are many of them out there since mine is the only one I've seen.
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: skcheng on Tue, 04 May 2010, 10:36:39: Quote from: webwit;178728
The Eagle has landed! Pics later. There was a pleasant surprise..

I'm going to need to add one or two of these to my collection. Guess I'll have to open the purse a little wider to join the M15 club.
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: skcheng on Tue, 04 May 2010, 11:29:00: Quote from: webwit;178813
Show Image
(http://c2.api.ning.com/files/V3d3OCp3A2MLbERwMVCTpLUirpi6pecwnuV-MdnaqlL15nGjQhQIY5V1GugVbU0QnwZ4WFLwclbRmJXHlqTwn4AOcIhl5XEK/EmperorPalpatine.jpg)

Bring it on big boy :))
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: skcheng on Tue, 04 May 2010, 11:37:03: Quote from: webwit;178830
Hmm, lemme see if I can think of worse dentist jokes than the kind you have to endure during parties. Although now I think about it, I leave that to the British.

Have you seen the Hangover??? Absolutely hilarious movie!!! They cover all of the typical dental jokes in that one.
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: itlnstln on Tue, 04 May 2010, 11:44:17: Quote from: webwit;178832
No, but I saw The Road last week, which is more in line with British dentistry.

What British dentistry?
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: itlnstln on Tue, 04 May 2010, 11:47:02: I used to live in the UK, too.
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: skcheng on Tue, 04 May 2010, 11:58:34: Have you seen Steve Martin in Little Shop of Horrors? That's one of my favorites.

And Ricky Gervais recently in the somewhat forgettable Ghost Town. "Bad molar contact". I LOVE IT!!!
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: didjamatic on Tue, 04 May 2010, 16:35:53: S c o r e.
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: ricercar on Wed, 05 May 2010, 17:32:13: Quote from: webwit;178906
S He sold me the remaining one for $400.

That [emotional outburst removed]! I offered him $400 to end the auction early and he didn't even mention an extra one.

I hate you again, webwit, for no good reason.
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: ch_123 on Wed, 05 May 2010, 17:33:18: Quote from: ricercar;179331
I hate you again, webwit, for no good reason.

You sound like half the people on this forum!
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: ricercar on Wed, 05 May 2010, 17:35:49: Yeah, he was polite to me. Merely not fully informative. I guess I need to be disgruntled at him, not you. Congrats.
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: EverythingIBM on Thu, 06 May 2010, 23:22:53: Quote from: webwit;179337
I think what did it was the immediate payment (ebay sellers love that), the offer to pay for extra care to the packaging if needed (which he declined but he packaged well) and the positive feedback. Also, like the last M15 seller, they feel incredibly lucky for selling an old dirty keyboard for an unexpected relatively huge amount of money.

Well, a friend of mine sold a really good patek watch for next to nothing. Sometimes people learn the hard way of what they're selling.
I seen some 25 ruby super automatic watches go for $20... they are worth in the $200 range. Swiss only of course.
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: Half-Saint on Fri, 07 May 2010, 05:08:37: Well, one man's garbabe, another man's treasure...
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: skcheng on Fri, 07 May 2010, 07:20:10: Quote from: webwit;179735
A mourning widow once sold a garage of NIB IBM Space Savers for almost nothing to this ebay guy..

But isn't the seller helping the widow out?? I thought I read that somewhere? Or is that simply a Geekhack urban myth?
Title: Lexmark M15 split ergonomic AND numpad.
Post by: Half-Saint on Fri, 07 May 2010, 07:39:52: Actually history is full of people who sold stuff below market value because they simply didn't know the true value or didn't care.