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Re: IBM Model M decent deals on ebay
« Reply #1 on: Wed, 03 December 2014, 22:34:12 »
This is a Model F XT and they make accept an offer:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-5150-Keyboard-Clicky-P-N-1801449-Original-Vintage-5-Pin-83-Key-OEM-/151499795241?ssPageName=ADME:SS:SS:US:3160



There are $75 model F 122 keys on ebay that haven't even sold yet! He even accepted a $60 offer on one.

terminal sold.

#1 has a very uncommon logo although it's missing some keycaps.

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Re: IBM Model M decent deals on ebay
« Reply #2 on: Thu, 04 December 2014, 02:57:45 »
This is a Model F XT and they make accept an offer:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-5150-Keyboard-Clicky-P-N-1801449-Original-Vintage-5-Pin-83-Key-OEM-/151499795241?ssPageName=ADME:SS:SS:US:3160



There are $75 model F 122 keys on ebay that haven't even sold yet! He even accepted a $60 offer on one.

terminal sold.

#1 has a very uncommon logo although it's missing some keycaps.

I'll fund one for you if you feel like experimenting on the bolt mod. I personally dare not tackle this monster and anyway I'm off QWERTY for good.
Most of the modding can be done on your own once you break through the psychological barriers.