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Offline Phaedrus2129

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Value of used MX SPOS
« on: Fri, 10 December 2010, 17:27:30 »
What would the value be of a Cherry SPOS MX keyboard, serial # 000038. With all original keys, and doubleshots scavenged from a Cherry MY7000 (no shine). With a GeekHack key, Overclock.net key, and two SP Esc keys. Moderately used over a period of ~3 months.


And while we're at it, of a white IBM M13 from 1994 in good shape (no loose rivets, all keys, little dirt) except that the spring for numpad enter is loose.

And of a Chicony KB-5181 with SMK Montereys.
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Currently own: IBM Model M 1391401 1988,  XArmor U9 prototype
Previously owned: Ricercar SPOS, IBM M13 92G7461 1994, XArmor U9BL, XArmor U9W prototype, Cherry G80-8200LPDUS, Cherry G84-4100, Compaq MX-11800, Chicony KB-5181 (SMK Monterey), Reveal KB-7061, Cirque Wave Keyboard (ergonomic rubber domes), NMB RT101 (rubber dome), Dell AT101W

Offline elbowglue

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« Reply #1 on: Fri, 10 December 2010, 17:30:33 »
Phaedrus, if the price of the Ricercar is reasonable, I'd buy it from you.  What's reasonable?  Good question.

There is one on ebay right now it will probably sell in under 30 minutes for $80 shipped.
« Last Edit: Fri, 10 December 2010, 17:38:26 by elbowglue »
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My keyboards: Filco Cherry Blue Tenkeyless(daily home), Compaq MX11800 (modded to blacks), Compaq "MX 84u",  Wellington\'s Dampened Endurapro, Pinkalicious Filco Blue Cherry, Chicony KB-5191, Chicony KB-5181, Desko MOS 5023 UP "elbowglue" spos (modded to blues), Siig Minitouch (monterey blue), SMK-88 (blue cherries), Ricercar SPOS
Smallest to biggest keyboards in inches (Length X Height) - Length is most important for a midline mouse position
KBC Poker: 11.6 x 3.9 - HHKB: 11.6 x 4.3 - Siig Minitouch (Geekhack Space Saver): 11.6 x 6 - Deck/Tg3 82: 12 x 6 - Noppoo Choc Mini 12.4 x 5.3 - Compaq "MX 84u": 13.1 x 7.5 - Filco Tenkeyless: 14 x 5.3 - Cherry "ricercar spos" G86-62410EUAGSA: 14 x 7.75 - Topre Realforce 86u: 14.4 x 6.65 - Desko "elbowglue spos" MOS 5023 UP: 14.5 x 8.4 - IBM Model M Spacesaver: 15.3 x 7 - G80-1800: 15.9 x 7.1 - Adesso MKB-125B: 16 x 7.3 - Compaq Mx11800, Cherry G80-11900: 16.25 x 7.5 - Filco Standard: 17.3 x 5.4 - Unicomp Endurapro: 17.9 x 7.1 - Adesso MKB-135B: 18.3 x 6.0 - Cherry G80-3000: 18.5 x 7.6 - IBM Model M, Unicomp Customizer: 19.3 x 8.27

Offline AndrewZorn

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« Reply #2 on: Fri, 10 December 2010, 18:05:43 »
I should have bought 10 of those things when I had the chance.
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Offline Lanx

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« Reply #3 on: Fri, 10 December 2010, 18:12:56 »
what's the fascination with the MX SPOS?
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Offline Phaedrus2129

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« Reply #4 on: Fri, 10 December 2010, 18:19:37 »
Quote from: Lanx;261017
what's the fascination with the MX SPOS?


Scarcity (<200 made)
Compact layout with MX browns
Extra keys for macros
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Currently own: IBM Model M 1391401 1988,  XArmor U9 prototype
Previously owned: Ricercar SPOS, IBM M13 92G7461 1994, XArmor U9BL, XArmor U9W prototype, Cherry G80-8200LPDUS, Cherry G84-4100, Compaq MX-11800, Chicony KB-5181 (SMK Monterey), Reveal KB-7061, Cirque Wave Keyboard (ergonomic rubber domes), NMB RT101 (rubber dome), Dell AT101W

Offline elbowglue

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« Reply #5 on: Fri, 10 December 2010, 18:21:57 »
Best feeling cherry brown keyboard that has existed in my humble opinion.

To quote myself:
Quote from: elbowglue;137768
Jsut bought 2 - Bing.com cashback of $2 bucks, total is
$20+ 14.58 shipping - 2 dollars cashback = 32.58 for 2x cherry brown compact keyboards.

OMFG it's a good deal.  Better buy it before I decide to buy 4 more in a single purchase... shipping dosen't go up much in multiples.

This still applies for $80 shipped.
« Last Edit: Fri, 10 December 2010, 18:29:59 by elbowglue »
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My keyboards: Filco Cherry Blue Tenkeyless(daily home), Compaq MX11800 (modded to blacks), Compaq "MX 84u",  Wellington\'s Dampened Endurapro, Pinkalicious Filco Blue Cherry, Chicony KB-5191, Chicony KB-5181, Desko MOS 5023 UP "elbowglue" spos (modded to blues), Siig Minitouch (monterey blue), SMK-88 (blue cherries), Ricercar SPOS
Smallest to biggest keyboards in inches (Length X Height) - Length is most important for a midline mouse position
KBC Poker: 11.6 x 3.9 - HHKB: 11.6 x 4.3 - Siig Minitouch (Geekhack Space Saver): 11.6 x 6 - Deck/Tg3 82: 12 x 6 - Noppoo Choc Mini 12.4 x 5.3 - Compaq "MX 84u": 13.1 x 7.5 - Filco Tenkeyless: 14 x 5.3 - Cherry "ricercar spos" G86-62410EUAGSA: 14 x 7.75 - Topre Realforce 86u: 14.4 x 6.65 - Desko "elbowglue spos" MOS 5023 UP: 14.5 x 8.4 - IBM Model M Spacesaver: 15.3 x 7 - G80-1800: 15.9 x 7.1 - Adesso MKB-125B: 16 x 7.3 - Compaq Mx11800, Cherry G80-11900: 16.25 x 7.5 - Filco Standard: 17.3 x 5.4 - Unicomp Endurapro: 17.9 x 7.1 - Adesso MKB-135B: 18.3 x 6.0 - Cherry G80-3000: 18.5 x 7.6 - IBM Model M, Unicomp Customizer: 19.3 x 8.27

Offline Phaedrus2129

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« Reply #6 on: Fri, 10 December 2010, 18:26:14 »
Quote from: elbowglue;260989
Phaedrus, if the price of the Ricercar is reasonable, I'd buy it from you.  What's reasonable?  Good question.

There is one on ebay right now it will probably sell in under 30 minutes for $80 shipped.


Mine also has the double shots and four special keys.
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Daily Driver: Noppoo Choc Mini
Currently own: IBM Model M 1391401 1988,  XArmor U9 prototype
Previously owned: Ricercar SPOS, IBM M13 92G7461 1994, XArmor U9BL, XArmor U9W prototype, Cherry G80-8200LPDUS, Cherry G84-4100, Compaq MX-11800, Chicony KB-5181 (SMK Monterey), Reveal KB-7061, Cirque Wave Keyboard (ergonomic rubber domes), NMB RT101 (rubber dome), Dell AT101W

Offline Phaedrus2129

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« Reply #7 on: Fri, 10 December 2010, 23:29:39 »
So, any serious appraisals?
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Currently own: IBM Model M 1391401 1988,  XArmor U9 prototype
Previously owned: Ricercar SPOS, IBM M13 92G7461 1994, XArmor U9BL, XArmor U9W prototype, Cherry G80-8200LPDUS, Cherry G84-4100, Compaq MX-11800, Chicony KB-5181 (SMK Monterey), Reveal KB-7061, Cirque Wave Keyboard (ergonomic rubber domes), NMB RT101 (rubber dome), Dell AT101W

Offline AndrewZorn

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« Reply #8 on: Sat, 11 December 2010, 07:53:57 »
I would unmod it and sell it as stock, for starters.
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Offline elbowglue

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« Reply #9 on: Sat, 11 December 2010, 09:55:22 »
Well if the one on ebay dosent sell I suppose the keyboard itself is worth less than $80 shipped.  There are ups and downs of keyboard demand, this keyboard is totally out of production, has PCB mounted cherry browns, very nice compact layout with tenkey, macro keys, compact format, very very nice feeling switches.  You'll probably need to find a very enlightened geekhacker to jump on it or a cherry brown hoarder like myself to hop on it (market isn't that liquid although it should be)

Nowadays cherry blue boards are very easy to come by (razer BW, RK-9000, ducky, filco, das, ione scorpius, xarmor), browns are a little harder to come by (das silent, ducky or filco for import), and PCB mounted browns are even harder to find.

Some people don't like the layout but honestly anyone who knows how to remap keys with AHK or other programs should have no problem with it.  The keyboard is like butter, if mechanical keyboards could be dairy products.

IMHO keyboard itself should be a steal at $80 shipped.
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My keyboards: Filco Cherry Blue Tenkeyless(daily home), Compaq MX11800 (modded to blacks), Compaq "MX 84u",  Wellington\'s Dampened Endurapro, Pinkalicious Filco Blue Cherry, Chicony KB-5191, Chicony KB-5181, Desko MOS 5023 UP "elbowglue" spos (modded to blues), Siig Minitouch (monterey blue), SMK-88 (blue cherries), Ricercar SPOS
Smallest to biggest keyboards in inches (Length X Height) - Length is most important for a midline mouse position
KBC Poker: 11.6 x 3.9 - HHKB: 11.6 x 4.3 - Siig Minitouch (Geekhack Space Saver): 11.6 x 6 - Deck/Tg3 82: 12 x 6 - Noppoo Choc Mini 12.4 x 5.3 - Compaq "MX 84u": 13.1 x 7.5 - Filco Tenkeyless: 14 x 5.3 - Cherry "ricercar spos" G86-62410EUAGSA: 14 x 7.75 - Topre Realforce 86u: 14.4 x 6.65 - Desko "elbowglue spos" MOS 5023 UP: 14.5 x 8.4 - IBM Model M Spacesaver: 15.3 x 7 - G80-1800: 15.9 x 7.1 - Adesso MKB-125B: 16 x 7.3 - Compaq Mx11800, Cherry G80-11900: 16.25 x 7.5 - Filco Standard: 17.3 x 5.4 - Unicomp Endurapro: 17.9 x 7.1 - Adesso MKB-135B: 18.3 x 6.0 - Cherry G80-3000: 18.5 x 7.6 - IBM Model M, Unicomp Customizer: 19.3 x 8.27

Offline ricercar

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« Reply #10 on: Sat, 11 December 2010, 13:57:06 »
I should have signed it for you, Phaedrus. Then you might get even more.

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Offline Phaedrus2129

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« Reply #11 on: Tue, 14 December 2010, 01:59:14 »
Not thinking about selling it anymore, we had a bit of an emergency is all... Dead computer, short on cash, etc.
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Daily Driver: Noppoo Choc Mini
Currently own: IBM Model M 1391401 1988,  XArmor U9 prototype
Previously owned: Ricercar SPOS, IBM M13 92G7461 1994, XArmor U9BL, XArmor U9W prototype, Cherry G80-8200LPDUS, Cherry G84-4100, Compaq MX-11800, Chicony KB-5181 (SMK Monterey), Reveal KB-7061, Cirque Wave Keyboard (ergonomic rubber domes), NMB RT101 (rubber dome), Dell AT101W
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