I just thought I'd add a few things. My friends have mech keyboards with cherry MX switches. Now I really like the look of a vintage keyboard like the IBM 1391406 or the Dell AT102w but I've had no luck finding one. I've spent the last week or so trawling ebay, visiting charity shops and phoning computer recycling centers. There have been a couple of IBMs on ebay but they've gone for a lot (or that's what I felt anyway). I don't want to give in and end up getting a modern keyboard.
I would really appreciate a bit of help.
Thanks in advance.
Try checking in the Classifieds here at GH, they pop up every now and then. I picked up the 1391401 I'm typing with right now there, for $40 + shipping.
I couldn't be happier with it (unless it was an SSK, heh), buckling springs feel great to type on. I do love my MX boards too though.
Protect your wallet though, you'll likely find other things on the classifieds you're going to want to buy too.
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I started out with just a Shine 3, now I have like six keyboards and too many keycaps..
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