Author Topic: Thunderdome Auction House: F-122 for sale (Read 4667 times)

poxeclipse · « **on:** Sat, 22 June 2013, 20:57:15 »

You are here in Thunderdome Auction House. One board enters, one man leaves ... with the board.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls ... auction time is here !

NOW FOR AUCTION!
The bidding starts at $120 USD, and the shipping is $40 USD for international and $free for Canada.
The proceeds of this auction will be donated to Geekhacktown City Hall.

Item for auction:
1. 6110668, DATE 19DEC-84, so 28 years old. Perfect condition, I would say almost untouched. Typing feel is sublime. No crack, no scuff, no paint peeling. It is amazing that it reached our days in this shape. This one is a rarity, for the nubs of the legs have the same colour as the case, not as the legs. I don't know what to say more, just enjoy the pictures.

THIS IS AN AUCTION: You've seen it before, you know the start bidding price and the shipment price. Just post your bid. Rules ? Common sense and the one everybody knows about in Geeckhacktown: Break the deal ... Face the wheel !.

Payment can be made via PayPal as a gift.
This auction will end at 10:00pm on Saturday 29th June 2013 TORONTO TIME - currently GMT - 4.

I'm Captain Walker and I Approve this Message.

LEAD BID: Halverson $125

damorgue · « **Reply #1 on:** Sat, 22 June 2013, 20:58:30 »

Interesting to how high this goes.

demik · « **Reply #2 on:** Sat, 22 June 2013, 20:58:50 »

>enjoy the pics
>no pics

kenmai9 · « **Reply #3 on:** Sat, 22 June 2013, 20:59:54 »

Quote from: demik on Sat, 22 June 2013, 20:58:50

>enjoy the pics
>no pics

I'm enjoying this one

kelske · « **Reply #4 on:** Sat, 22 June 2013, 21:11:56 »

Lol the format of this post is suspiciously similar to my RainDrop auction...

poxeclipse · « **Reply #5 on:** Sat, 22 June 2013, 21:14:50 »

Quote from: kelske on Sat, 22 June 2013, 21:11:56

Lol the format of this post is suspiciously similar to my RainDrop auction...

It's true, I used yours. Thanks.

kelske · « **Reply #6 on:** Sat, 22 June 2013, 21:17:28 »

Quote from: poxeclipse on Sat, 22 June 2013, 21:14:50

Quote from: kelske on Sat, 22 June 2013, 21:11:56
Lol the format of this post is suspiciously similar to my RainDrop auction...

It's true, I used yours. Thanks.

Mine has a distinct lack of Mel Gibson though!

poxeclipse · « **Reply #7 on:** Sat, 22 June 2013, 21:19:43 »

Quote from: kelske on Sat, 22 June 2013, 21:17:28

Quote from: poxeclipse on Sat, 22 June 2013, 21:14:50
Quote from: kelske on Sat, 22 June 2013, 21:11:56
Lol the format of this post is suspiciously similar to my RainDrop auction...

It's true, I used yours. Thanks.

Mine has a distinct lack of Mel Gibson though!

I really liked your format, and I should have asked your permission to use it. I apologize for that.

E TwentyNine · « **Reply #8 on:** Sat, 22 June 2013, 21:21:32 »

Pssst....it's "Bust the deal". Nice board and nice approach, read it all in Dealgood's voice.

)

/can shovel ****

kelske · « **Reply #9 on:** Sat, 22 June 2013, 21:25:53 »

Quote from: poxeclipse on Sat, 22 June 2013, 21:19:43

I really liked your format, and I should have asked your permission to use it. I apologize for that.

Its cool Homes, glwa

berserkfan · « **Reply #10 on:** Sun, 23 June 2013, 02:17:59 »

can't afford it, but just window shopping. Will keep looking at this thread!

1391406 · « **Reply #11 on:** Sun, 23 June 2013, 02:48:36 »

Does the board need to be modded or simply require an XT converter?

tjcaustin · « **Reply #12 on:** Sun, 23 June 2013, 03:34:45 »

Oh mans, this is three days younger than me.

Tym · « **Reply #13 on:** Sun, 23 June 2013, 03:36:19 »

Quote from: tjcaustin on Sun, 23 June 2013, 03:34:45

Oh mans, this is three days younger than me.

Buy it...you can see who goes grey first (or in its case yellow)

poxeclipse · « **Reply #14 on:** Sun, 23 June 2013, 05:41:49 »

Quote from: 1391406 on Sun, 23 June 2013, 02:48:36

Does the board need to be modded or simply require an XT converter?

No need for mod, Soarer converter is the best, very easy to use and very reliable. Check this thread:
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=39833.msg785039#msg785039

fohat.digs · « **Reply #15 on:** Mon, 24 June 2013, 16:20:40 »

If you are selling multiples, you should grade them and let people understand the entire field.

For example, if you have 1-10, 3-9s, 1-8, 3-7s, and 1-5 for sale, then let people know what is still available and let them bid accordingly.

Halverson · « **Reply #16 on:** Mon, 24 June 2013, 16:45:27 »

Has no one bid yet? Guess I'll start it at $125 to get this rolling.

tjcaustin · « **Reply #17 on:** Mon, 24 June 2013, 16:49:55 »

Quote from: Halverson on Mon, 24 June 2013, 16:45:27

Has no one bid yet? Guess I'll start it at $125 to get this rolling.

Buy it for me for my almost birthday, halverso

Halverson · « **Reply #18 on:** Mon, 24 June 2013, 17:06:15 »

Quote from: tjcaustin on Mon, 24 June 2013, 16:49:55

Quote from: Halverson on Mon, 24 June 2013, 16:45:27
Has no one bid yet? Guess I'll start it at $125 to get this rolling.

Buy it for me for my almost birthday, halverso

Ok no one else bid, and I'll have deliver it to TJ as well.

poxeclipse · « **Reply #19 on:** Thu, 27 June 2013, 08:10:55 »

Hey Road Warriors !
Only 3 days left !

poxeclipse · « **Reply #20 on:** Sat, 29 June 2013, 06:47:11 »

Ends today at 10 PM, Toronto time !

poxeclipse · « **Reply #21 on:** Sat, 29 June 2013, 21:02:01 »

So, Halverson, you've got yourself an F122. Congratulations, you'll not regret it. I think you'll visit me again ...

The_Beast · « **Reply #22 on:** Sat, 29 June 2013, 21:09:37 »

Wow, quite a boring auction if I must say so.

I'm surprised there weren't any other bidders

0100010 · « **Reply #23 on:** Sun, 30 June 2013, 07:33:43 »

Quote from: The_Beast on Sat, 29 June 2013, 21:09:37

Wow, quite a boring auction if I must say so.

I'm surprised there weren't any other bidders

I would have bid if hadn't just spent money on all 785 peices for a Lego AK47. Will try for the next one.

fohat.digs · « **Reply #24 on:** Sun, 30 June 2013, 08:43:20 »

You guys are nuts.

$125 would be a fair price for one of the lower grade ones.

There were at least a couple that looked immaculate and should bring twice that in coming auctions.

I have spent almost 3 years searching these things out - how many of you recognize how truly rare they are?

AKIMbO · « **Reply #25 on:** Sun, 30 June 2013, 08:54:31 »

OP.....can you post a pic of all the f122s you'll be auctioning off. I think it would help us out a little. I remember seeing you had a few with blue or orange sub text.

poxeclipse · « **Reply #26 on:** Sun, 30 June 2013, 11:59:23 »

Quote from: AKIMbO on Sun, 30 June 2013, 08:54:31

OP.....can you post a pic of all the f122s you'll be auctioning off. I think it would help us out a little. I remember seeing you had a few with blue or orange sub text.

I think that's it with these keyboards. There are not many left, I gave away some to my colleagues and some I traded for other Model Fs. I might have now 4 left, of which two I'm currently using and one is in a mod project. All are in good hands, they love them. Probably eBay will bring more on the market. I wanted to keep my word, that's why I donated this one to GH. It is one of the best, probably never been used. Halverson is a lucky winner.

damorgue · « **Reply #27 on:** Sun, 30 June 2013, 12:04:09 »

What kind of caps are on it? Are they in 2 pieces? Do Unicomp sell replacement caps in more languages? Will ones from a Model M fit?

fohat.digs · « **Reply #28 on:** Sun, 30 June 2013, 12:09:19 »

The keys are the same as Model M and all will interchange, except for the (spacebar) stabilizer wires.

There are significant variations in boldness and placement of legends on IBM keycaps throughout the model runs, but nothing too noticeable.

jabar · « **Reply #29 on:** Sun, 30 June 2013, 13:40:44 »

so only 1 is getting sold on GH from the huge stash

poxeclipse · « **Reply #30 on:** Sun, 30 June 2013, 16:24:41 »

Quote from: jabar on Sun, 30 June 2013, 13:40:44

so only 1 is getting sold on GH from the huge stash

True. As you can see from this auction, there is not much interest right now on GH for these keyboards. I still can sell two more, but will be no bids, so I'll try later.

alaricljs · « **Reply #31 on:** Sun, 30 June 2013, 17:04:52 »

Correction...

Quote from: poxeclipse on Sun, 30 June 2013, 16:24:41

True. As you can see from this auction, there is not much interest right now on GH for these keyboards.

At your price (or above).

sleepy916 · « **Reply #32 on:** Sun, 30 June 2013, 17:53:42 »

I think it was a no brainer for those in Canada since shipping was free. I was thinking about it but I kind of forgot about the auction because of working a lot recently.

Techno Trousers · « **Reply #33 on:** Sun, 30 June 2013, 20:02:50 »

Boy, I came really close to putting in a bid, but then logic set in, and I realized that what I'm most afraid of is falling in love with it. I wouldn't be able to afford one for home and a second for work, and then what if something terrible happened to it? It's not like I could just go online and find a replacement.

I love the history and build quality of these boards, and the idea of owning one is very appealing to me. But I don't think I could really cope with the reality.

I hope they all go to those who will really appreciate and treasure them. Good luck with the remaining sales!

jabar · « **Reply #34 on:** Sun, 30 June 2013, 20:54:02 »

Quote from: poxeclipse on Sun, 30 June 2013, 16:24:41

True. As you can see from this auction, there is not much interest right now on GH for these keyboards. I still can sell two more, but will be no bids, so I'll try later.

I'm sure there is interest here but the auction format certainly turned me off.

jpeart · « **Reply #35 on:** Sun, 30 June 2013, 23:18:31 »

I was/am interested but have never participated in an auction on GH before. I figured I could just watch and learn standard protocol on the first board and then bid on the latter ones. As an aside, my wife had a baby on June 29th so I have been a bit distracted this week anyway

.

I was under the impression that several boards would be auctioned off one at a time, but if that is not the case I guess that's just the way it goes.

mkawa · « **Reply #36 on:** Tue, 02 July 2013, 13:26:23 »

THOUEST DONATION HAS BEEN MADE, GOOD SIRS. I ANNOUNCE IT TO ALL IN THE TOWN SQUARE: ON THE HOLIEST DAY OF THE TRINITY THY WIZBRO MADE THY DONATION TO THY GEEKHACK IN THE AMOUNT OF usd130 THANK YOU GOOD EVE

1391406 · « **Reply #37 on:** Thu, 04 July 2013, 15:07:29 »

Quote from: poxeclipse on Sun, 30 June 2013, 16:24:41

True. As you can see from this auction, there is not much interest right now on GH for these keyboards. I still can sell two more, but will be no bids, so I'll try later.

Not true in my case. I'd love to own one, but money has been tight the last couple of months.

dgreekstallion · « **Reply #38 on:** Tue, 03 September 2013, 13:30:09 »

I'm interested in acquiring one of these. I would like to own two Model F's.

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