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Offline Frenir

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Should i buy this Model M ?
« on: Mon, 28 April 2014, 15:59:28 »
I have the chance of buying this Model M for about 50$ (although it's nordic layout), Is there something you can see that is wrong with etc. Or should i just go ahead and buy it?


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Re: Should i buy this Model M ?
« Reply #1 on: Mon, 28 April 2014, 16:01:06 »
Looks like it's in pretty reasonable shape (especially judging by the cord), I'd pick it up, not sure how rare those layouts are though.
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Re: Should i buy this Model M ?
« Reply #2 on: Mon, 28 April 2014, 16:10:19 »
Quote from: jwaz on Mon, 28 April 2014, 16:01:06
Looks like it's in pretty reasonable shape (especially judging by the cord), I'd pick it up, not sure how rare those layouts are though.

I added a picture of the label if that help defining the rarity of the layout. Wikipedia says that it was only in production for two years.
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Re: Should i buy this Model M ?
« Reply #3 on: Mon, 28 April 2014, 16:15:36 »
Do you type that layout or do you just want it for your collection?
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Re: Should i buy this Model M ?
« Reply #4 on: Mon, 28 April 2014, 16:17:14 »
Quote from: jwaz on Mon, 28 April 2014, 16:15:36
Do you type that layout or do you just want it for your collection?
I am danish, so both I guess :)
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Re: Should i buy this Model M ?
« Reply #5 on: Mon, 28 April 2014, 16:18:43 »
Then I wouldn't pass on it, it's newer but in quite lovely condition. Even if I had to pay a little shipping on top it still seems like a solid value.
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Re: Should i buy this Model M ?
« Reply #6 on: Mon, 28 April 2014, 16:22:30 »
Quote from: jwaz on Mon, 28 April 2014, 16:18:43
Then I wouldn't pass on it, it's newer but in quite lovely condition. Even if I had to pay a little shipping on top it still seems like a solid value.

^^^^^

jwaz knows his stuff when it comes to model ms

I agree with him on this. That board looks almost new.
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Re: Should i buy this Model M ?
« Reply #7 on: Mon, 28 April 2014, 16:34:51 »
Model M prices have been going up lately.

$50 + shipping is probably good, particularly for uncommon layout. $50 including shipping is very good.
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Re: Should i buy this Model M ?
« Reply #8 on: Mon, 28 April 2014, 16:41:07 »
Quote from: fohat.digs on Mon, 28 April 2014, 16:34:51
Model M prices have been going up lately.

$50 + shipping is probably good, particularly for uncommon layout. $50 including shipping is very good.
We live in the same area, so no shipping costs :)
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Re: Should i buy this Model M ?
« Reply #9 on: Mon, 28 April 2014, 20:34:39 »
You could be waiting a long time for another one to turn up - go for it!
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