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Offline nicholaspeterson

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Best way to obtain an IBM Model M Spacesaver
« on: Thu, 19 September 2013, 08:34:53 »
I've been searching Ebay the last few days but the pickings are pretty slim (only 1 currently I believe). Is there any reasonable way to get an IBM Model M Spacesaver I'm not thinking of? Is there a close enough equivalent that I'm overlooking?

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Re: Best way to obtain an IBM Model M Spacesaver
« Reply #1 on: Thu, 19 September 2013, 08:36:45 »
I got mine from another member on the forums (Thanks GirlShark! <3) but I think eBay and the Classifieds are the best places to look. If you can't find any, maybe you can try The_Beast's 60% (or 65% depending on who you ask) Model M mod.
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Re: Best way to obtain an IBM Model M Spacesaver
« Reply #2 on: Thu, 19 September 2013, 08:40:35 »
there is usually one on ebay at just about any given time
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Re: Best way to obtain an IBM Model M Spacesaver
« Reply #3 on: Thu, 19 September 2013, 09:50:44 »
Have you tried waving a chicken over your modem?
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Re: Best way to obtain an IBM Model M Spacesaver
« Reply #4 on: Thu, 19 September 2013, 15:46:00 »
Quote from: 1391406 on Thu, 19 September 2013, 09:50:44
Have you tried waving a chicken over your modem?

lol wut
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Re: Best way to obtain an IBM Model M Spacesaver
« Reply #5 on: Thu, 19 September 2013, 16:05:36 »
They are regularly available on eBay, but be prepared to pay upwards of $300 these days.
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Re: Best way to obtain an IBM Model M Spacesaver
« Reply #6 on: Thu, 19 September 2013, 17:18:32 »
Classifieds or eBay, plus patience.
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Re: Best way to obtain an IBM Model M Spacesaver
« Reply #7 on: Thu, 19 September 2013, 17:23:37 »
I think the first step was to sacrifice goats on a pentagram during the full moon... Don't remember the rest.
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Re: Best way to obtain an IBM Model M Spacesaver
« Reply #8 on: Thu, 19 September 2013, 17:48:49 »
Quote from: ch_123 on Thu, 19 September 2013, 17:23:37
I think the first step was to sacrifice goats on a pentagram during the full moon... Don't remember the rest.

I though it involved sacrificing a rare CC, then making a pentagram on the floor out of DS PBT keycaps?
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Re: Best way to obtain an IBM Model M Spacesaver
« Reply #9 on: Thu, 19 September 2013, 18:06:10 »
Transmutation circle involving your blood.

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Re: Best way to obtain an IBM Model M Spacesaver
« Reply #10 on: Thu, 19 September 2013, 19:30:54 »
Buy a regular model M, cut off the number pad.
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Re: Best way to obtain an IBM Model M Spacesaver
« Reply #11 on: Thu, 19 September 2013, 19:34:03 »
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Re: Best way to obtain an IBM Model M Spacesaver
« Reply #12 on: Thu, 19 September 2013, 19:46:47 »
Quote from: rowdy on Thu, 19 September 2013, 19:34:03
Quote from: E TwentyNine on Thu, 19 September 2013, 19:30:54
Buy a regular model M, cut off the number pad.

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=40006.0

??

I wouldn't go that far, but it's not much tougher than a bolt mod:


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Re: Best way to obtain an IBM Model M Spacesaver
« Reply #13 on: Thu, 19 September 2013, 21:01:37 »
I would definetly got one from the comunity.  Just wait out in the classifieds.
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Re: Best way to obtain an IBM Model M Spacesaver
« Reply #14 on: Thu, 19 September 2013, 21:03:46 »
Or post a WTB thread (once you reach 60 posts).
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« Reply #15 on: Thu, 19 September 2013, 22:53:20 »
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Re: Best way to obtain an IBM Model M Spacesaver
« Reply #16 on: Sat, 21 September 2013, 15:58:12 »
Quote from: 1391406 on Thu, 19 September 2013, 09:50:44
Have you tried waving a chicken over your modem?

Luckily I was on the can when I read this because I nearly sh*t myself laughing.  I lost two bidding wars on ebay before I finally got mine NIB.   
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« Reply #17 on: Sat, 21 September 2013, 19:33:44 »
Quote from: gameaholic on Sat, 21 September 2013, 15:58:12
Quote from: 1391406 on Thu, 19 September 2013, 09:50:44
Have you tried waving a chicken over your modem?

Luckily I was on the can when I read this because I nearly sh*t myself laughing.  I lost two bidding wars on ebay before I finally got mine NIB.   

Patience wins.
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Re: Best way to obtain an IBM Model M Spacesaver
« Reply #18 on: Sat, 21 September 2013, 19:52:01 »
I was going to offer a witty reply, but others already beat me to it.

You could pay me $200, and you may or may not have one arrive on your doorstep.
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Re: Best way to obtain an IBM Model M Spacesaver
« Reply #19 on: Sat, 21 September 2013, 21:21:32 »
Patience will win...hopefully...  I have word that in the near future (early next year) that Unicomp will again manufacture them.  We'll see.
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Re: Best way to obtain an IBM Model M Spacesaver
« Reply #20 on: Sat, 21 September 2013, 21:46:18 »
Pray to the ebay gods that one will come up for sale
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Re: Best way to obtain an IBM Model M Spacesaver
« Reply #21 on: Fri, 27 September 2013, 21:09:16 »

Quote from: nicholaspeterson on Thu, 19 September 2013, 08:34:53
I've been searching Ebay the last few days but the pickings are pretty slim (only 1 currently I believe). Is there any reasonable way to get an IBM Model M Spacesaver I'm not thinking of? Is there a close enough equivalent that I'm overlooking?
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Re: Best way to obtain an IBM Model M Spacesaver
« Reply #22 on: Fri, 27 September 2013, 21:10:24 »

Quote from: Mr. C on Fri, 27 September 2013, 21:09:16

Quote from: nicholaspeterson on Thu, 19 September 2013, 08:34:53
I've been searching Ebay the last few days but the pickings are pretty slim (only 1 currently I believe). Is there any reasonable way to get an IBM Model M Spacesaver I'm not thinking of? Is there a close enough equivalent that I'm overlooking?

I guess the easiest way would be to buy mine. PM if interested.
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Re: Best way to obtain an IBM Model M Spacesaver
« Reply #23 on: Fri, 27 September 2013, 22:30:52 »
Quote from: nicholaspeterson on Thu, 19 September 2013, 08:34:53
Topic: Best way to obtain an IBM Model M Spacesaver?


ebay + patience

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Re: Best way to obtain an IBM Model M Spacesaver
« Reply #24 on: Sun, 29 September 2013, 10:11:39 »
I've seen a few recently on ebay and my local craigslist. So definitely keep an eye, they will appear.
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Re: Best way to obtain an IBM Model M Spacesaver
« Reply #25 on: Sun, 13 October 2013, 22:19:15 »
Two were put up on eBay this past week. The first went for $345, the second, which has an original box and styrofoam, is up to $410, with one day left. Just wow.
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Re: Best way to obtain an IBM Model M Spacesaver
« Reply #26 on: Sun, 13 October 2013, 23:21:28 »
Yeah, it's basically to the point where I just don't think I could ever pay that for a used 20 year old item. I understand that quality things last, but I'd at least like a warranty on something I purchase for several hundred dollars. Shame really, I may be just forced into something else mechanical in the meantime. Every keyboard I see and like unfortunately ends up being ridiculous to obtain. The other model I liked next to the SSK was the Dolch PAC6X keyboards, I believe they're a Cherry G80-3xxx. Seems like those are also ridiculously hard to get for less than $300~. I either have expensive tastes or a curse.

I've noticed a trend in the forums that most typing oriented people lean Topre, and I really love the look of a stock white/grey HHKB2, but I was kind of hoping for something cheaper to get my feet wet. Would a Poker II be a decent first mechanical board?
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Re: Best way to obtain an IBM Model M Spacesaver
« Reply #27 on: Sun, 13 October 2013, 23:31:39 »
Used?  Many of them are NIB!  (Allegedly.)
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Re: Best way to obtain an IBM Model M Spacesaver
« Reply #28 on: Sun, 13 October 2013, 23:33:41 »
Quote from: nicholaspeterson on Sun, 13 October 2013, 23:21:28
Yeah, it's basically to the point where I just don't think I could ever pay that for a used 20 year old item. I understand that quality things last, but I'd at least like a warranty on something I purchase for several hundred dollars. Shame really, I may be just forced into something else mechanical in the meantime. Every keyboard I see and like unfortunately ends up being ridiculous to obtain. The other model I liked next to the SSK was the Dolch PAC6X keyboards, I believe they're a Cherry G80-3xxx. Seems like those are also ridiculously hard to get for less than $300~. I either have expensive tastes or a curse.

I've noticed a trend in the forums that most typing oriented people lean Topre, and I really love the look of a stock white/grey HHKB2, but I was kind of hoping for something cheaper to get my feet wet. Would a Poker II be a decent first mechanical board?

A Poker II is a great first mech board IMO, it doesn't get any better than a 60% layout. If you want to try Topre though, you could get the Leopold FC660C, which is a little more pricey than the Poker but a little less than the HHKB. If you don't like it I'm sure you could resell it here very easily and not lose much money.
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Re: Best way to obtain an IBM Model M Spacesaver
« Reply #29 on: Mon, 14 October 2013, 05:35:55 »
Best way to currently obtain one seems to be to wait until prices get down again...


... but will they ever? I mean, it's one of the best and most beautiful keyboards ever made... thanks IBM  :-*
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