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Title: comptekw2k
Post by: skcheng on Sun, 09 May 2010, 10:05:00

Another NIB mini.  Price is crazy???   And the high bidder tossed in three bids of over $222

Wow!!!  

Link (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180502165371&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&autorefresh=true)

Title: comptekw2k
Post by: skcheng on Sun, 09 May 2010, 11:33:35

I like the square metal plate, but I don't think that IBM produced a non-terminal Mini with that emblem.

Beyond that, I prefer the Blue label Mini, preferably vintage 1993 with the drainage system built into the bottom cover.  

Black on white/beige is just boring.   One must have a little color now  :-)

Title: comptekw2k
Post by: skcheng on Sun, 09 May 2010, 11:47:41

Quote from: ripster;180398

I predict that if people like kitschy 70's furniture that Unicomp labels will one day be back in style.

Show Image

(http://geekhack.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=9844&stc=1&d=1273422979)

OK, I'm reverting to Clickykeyboards "Gray" nomenclature.  Less typing.

That is without a doubt the ugliest label out there.   Sorry Chuck.   I can't type on my Unicomp Space Saver cuz the label is too fugly.  But I guess I could always use Didjamatic's electrical tape mod  :)

Title: comptekw2k
Post by: kishy on Sun, 09 May 2010, 12:10:52

re: logos
I like the black M13 type...raised silver lettering on black plastic oval.

Title: comptekw2k
Post by: microsoft windows on Sun, 09 May 2010, 12:21:49

I don't get what's so bad about the label. If you don't like it, just cover it up with an index card or something.

Title: comptekw2k
Post by: ch_123 on Sun, 09 May 2010, 14:58:52

Quote from: webwit;180366

I think he's almost out. Boxes keep getting scruffier. Looks like the bottom ones and the leftovers after picking the better looking ones.

Of course, people appear to be copping on to the declining supply and are paying more, meaning that the ones in shabby boxes are more valuable than the good ones.

Ah, Economics...

Title: comptekw2k
Post by: InSanCen on Sun, 09 May 2010, 16:42:22

Quote from: kishy;180417

re: logos
I like the black M13 type...raised silver lettering on black plastic oval.

LMFAO... I saw webwit's picture of the sticker, and was feeling the raised lettering on my M13 as I read your post.

I woke the Mrs up with the laughing. I caressed my godamn keyboard!!! You lot have corrupted me! Bah... I would say I am going to get a life, but I have another Buckling spring (board, lol, there you go kishy) on it's way to me... There really is no hope from here on in, is there?

Title: comptekw2k
Post by: kishy on Sun, 09 May 2010, 16:45:39

Hopefully more than just a single spring is on its way to you...if it is just one spring, you're corrupted even worse than you think.

Title: comptekw2k
Post by: InSanCen on Sun, 09 May 2010, 17:51:12

Quote from: kishy;180488

Hopefully more than just a single spring is on its way to you...if it is just one spring, you're corrupted even worse than you think.

If it's just one spring, I'm going to Germany to get the rest... Autobahn's rock!