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Offline elbowglue

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« on: Mon, 22 March 2010, 22:49:02 »
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My keyboards: Filco Cherry Blue Tenkeyless(daily home), Compaq MX11800 (modded to blacks), Compaq "MX 84u",  Wellington\'s Dampened Endurapro, Pinkalicious Filco Blue Cherry, Chicony KB-5191, Chicony KB-5181, Desko MOS 5023 UP "elbowglue" spos (modded to blues), Siig Minitouch (monterey blue), SMK-88 (blue cherries), Ricercar SPOS
Smallest to biggest keyboards in inches (Length X Height) - Length is most important for a midline mouse position
KBC Poker: 11.6 x 3.9 - HHKB: 11.6 x 4.3 - Siig Minitouch (Geekhack Space Saver): 11.6 x 6 - Deck/Tg3 82: 12 x 6 - Noppoo Choc Mini 12.4 x 5.3 - Compaq "MX 84u": 13.1 x 7.5 - Filco Tenkeyless: 14 x 5.3 - Cherry "ricercar spos" G86-62410EUAGSA: 14 x 7.75 - Topre Realforce 86u: 14.4 x 6.65 - Desko "elbowglue spos" MOS 5023 UP: 14.5 x 8.4 - IBM Model M Spacesaver: 15.3 x 7 - G80-1800: 15.9 x 7.1 - Adesso MKB-125B: 16 x 7.3 - Compaq Mx11800, Cherry G80-11900: 16.25 x 7.5 - Filco Standard: 17.3 x 5.4 - Unicomp Endurapro: 17.9 x 7.1 - Adesso MKB-135B: 18.3 x 6.0 - Cherry G80-3000: 18.5 x 7.6 - IBM Model M, Unicomp Customizer: 19.3 x 8.27

Offline itlnstln

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HHKB pro $175 no bids yet
« Reply #1 on: Tue, 23 March 2010, 07:58:19 »
That's a good price.  I might get another, but I would want a white one the second go 'round.
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Offline salcan

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« Reply #2 on: Tue, 23 March 2010, 12:19:53 »
I'm watching it. Seem a bit high for a year-old keyboard.

I'd like white as well.
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Offline itlnstln

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« Reply #3 on: Tue, 23 March 2010, 12:23:56 »
According to the seller, it wasn't used much.  It seems to be the case, too, looking at the keys and their lack of shininess.  I think it would be worth the cash.  Anyone looking to get one for almost $75 off should jump on it.  I might have if I had the cash.
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Offline kriminal

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« Reply #4 on: Tue, 23 March 2010, 13:21:36 »
hmm.......
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Offline itlnstln

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« Reply #5 on: Tue, 23 March 2010, 13:22:58 »
Quote from: kriminal;166347
hmm.......


 
Do it.
 
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Offline kriminal

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« Reply #6 on: Tue, 23 March 2010, 13:34:36 »
lol some dude keeps outbidding me... at 210 i might as well buy it NIB from elitekeyboards
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Deck KBA-BL82 with Black cherries
Cherry G84-4100LCMDK-0 Cherry ML switches
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IBM Lexmark 51G8572 Model M Keyboard
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IBM Model M Mini 1397681

Offline itlnstln

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« Reply #7 on: Tue, 23 March 2010, 13:44:59 »
Pretty much.  $175-ish is one thing, but $30 more pushes it too close to brand new.
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Offline salcan

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« Reply #8 on: Tue, 23 March 2010, 14:08:10 »
Quote from: kriminal;166350
lol some dude keeps outbidding me... at 210 i might as well buy it NIB from elitekeyboards
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This is nuts. So someone is going to save like 10% and get a used keyboard with no warranty. If you bought one and sold it after two weeks you couldn't sell it for much more than this...

The upshot of this is that these boards retain their value quite well. Makes spending the money on one much easier to handle.
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Offline elbowglue

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« Reply #9 on: Tue, 23 March 2010, 14:16:52 »
Hm if it goes for $210 + shipping, thats not that bad compared to $254 + tax (in california it adds up to about $275) + shipping.   Thats like $222 vs $285.  Maybe 22% off retail.

Also elitekeyboards will only do repairs in warranty, no returns.  And most people probably think the capacitative switching nature of the hhkb makes it unlikely to fail within the first year.

Now do the domes change in feeling over time thats another question all together..
« Last Edit: Tue, 23 March 2010, 14:19:18 by elbowglue »
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My keyboards: Filco Cherry Blue Tenkeyless(daily home), Compaq MX11800 (modded to blacks), Compaq "MX 84u",  Wellington\'s Dampened Endurapro, Pinkalicious Filco Blue Cherry, Chicony KB-5191, Chicony KB-5181, Desko MOS 5023 UP "elbowglue" spos (modded to blues), Siig Minitouch (monterey blue), SMK-88 (blue cherries), Ricercar SPOS
Smallest to biggest keyboards in inches (Length X Height) - Length is most important for a midline mouse position
KBC Poker: 11.6 x 3.9 - HHKB: 11.6 x 4.3 - Siig Minitouch (Geekhack Space Saver): 11.6 x 6 - Deck/Tg3 82: 12 x 6 - Noppoo Choc Mini 12.4 x 5.3 - Compaq "MX 84u": 13.1 x 7.5 - Filco Tenkeyless: 14 x 5.3 - Cherry "ricercar spos" G86-62410EUAGSA: 14 x 7.75 - Topre Realforce 86u: 14.4 x 6.65 - Desko "elbowglue spos" MOS 5023 UP: 14.5 x 8.4 - IBM Model M Spacesaver: 15.3 x 7 - G80-1800: 15.9 x 7.1 - Adesso MKB-125B: 16 x 7.3 - Compaq Mx11800, Cherry G80-11900: 16.25 x 7.5 - Filco Standard: 17.3 x 5.4 - Unicomp Endurapro: 17.9 x 7.1 - Adesso MKB-135B: 18.3 x 6.0 - Cherry G80-3000: 18.5 x 7.6 - IBM Model M, Unicomp Customizer: 19.3 x 8.27

Offline pfink

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« Reply #10 on: Tue, 23 March 2010, 14:19:37 »
Quote from: salcan;166363
This is nuts. So someone is going to save like 10% and get a used keyboard with no warranty.


And from an eBay seller with only three feedback points.
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Offline elbowglue

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« Reply #11 on: Tue, 23 March 2010, 14:20:02 »
Quote from: pfink;166367
And from an eBay seller with only three feedback points.


ahh yes. Good point.
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My keyboards: Filco Cherry Blue Tenkeyless(daily home), Compaq MX11800 (modded to blacks), Compaq "MX 84u",  Wellington\'s Dampened Endurapro, Pinkalicious Filco Blue Cherry, Chicony KB-5191, Chicony KB-5181, Desko MOS 5023 UP "elbowglue" spos (modded to blues), Siig Minitouch (monterey blue), SMK-88 (blue cherries), Ricercar SPOS
Smallest to biggest keyboards in inches (Length X Height) - Length is most important for a midline mouse position
KBC Poker: 11.6 x 3.9 - HHKB: 11.6 x 4.3 - Siig Minitouch (Geekhack Space Saver): 11.6 x 6 - Deck/Tg3 82: 12 x 6 - Noppoo Choc Mini 12.4 x 5.3 - Compaq "MX 84u": 13.1 x 7.5 - Filco Tenkeyless: 14 x 5.3 - Cherry "ricercar spos" G86-62410EUAGSA: 14 x 7.75 - Topre Realforce 86u: 14.4 x 6.65 - Desko "elbowglue spos" MOS 5023 UP: 14.5 x 8.4 - IBM Model M Spacesaver: 15.3 x 7 - G80-1800: 15.9 x 7.1 - Adesso MKB-125B: 16 x 7.3 - Compaq Mx11800, Cherry G80-11900: 16.25 x 7.5 - Filco Standard: 17.3 x 5.4 - Unicomp Endurapro: 17.9 x 7.1 - Adesso MKB-135B: 18.3 x 6.0 - Cherry G80-3000: 18.5 x 7.6 - IBM Model M, Unicomp Customizer: 19.3 x 8.27

Offline neptunebadger

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HHKB pro $175 no bids yet
« Reply #12 on: Wed, 24 March 2010, 01:50:53 »
An unfortunate truth to eBay is that not all bidders allow themselves to be tied down by insignificant things such as actually paying for what they bid on. Some people just like the feeling of winning an auction and don't even bother paying because they don't care about the item itself. I'm an eBay seller, and because of these people, it actually makes me nervous when my auction does significantly better than I expected.
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[SIZE=0]Keyboards: [Cherry brown]: Filco White Otaku Tactile Touch [Cherry blue]: Filco Majestouch FKB104MC/EB [Cherry black]: Cherry G80-11900 [Capacitive]: Topre Realforce 87U [Buckling Spring]: IBM Model M 71G4644 - 1391401 [Alps black]: Dell AT101W
Previously owned: SGI AT-101 - Filco FKB104M/EB (traded with mp29k) - Cherry g80-3000LSCRC (sold to elbowglue) - iOne Scorpius M10 (sold to Hubbert) - 2x Compaq MX 11800 (sold to kcxme and TexasFlood) - Realforce 101 (sold to elbowglue) - IBM M13 (sold to stephenashelton)
For sale (PM if interested): Chicony KB-5191 (clicky white Cherry copies, like new)[/SIZE]

Offline Rajagra

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« Reply #13 on: Wed, 24 March 2010, 07:11:48 »
Quote from: pfink;166367
And from an eBay seller with only three feedback points.


That's two more than the winning bidder, and three more than another bidder who bumped the price up. :suspicious:
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Offline skcheng

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« Reply #14 on: Wed, 24 March 2010, 07:28:09 »
I'm a long time ebay buyer/seller and I had contacted the seller about the board.   Based on what I've read here on Geekhack, I decided I'm better off getting a Realforce since several people have had issues getting accustomed to the layout of the HHKB2.

I feel MUCH more comfortable bidding on ebay items when the seller takes the time to answer questions.  

The seller is a NICE guy and I'm positive he's legit.   No worries if the winning bidder is also legit.
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Offline kriminal

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« Reply #15 on: Wed, 24 March 2010, 08:06:51 »
Quote from: Rajagra;166480
That's two more than the winning bidder, and three more than another bidder who bumped the price up. :suspicious:


>_> <_<
*whistles*
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Geekhacked Filco FKBN87M/EB modified with Brown, black and blue cherries, doubleshot keycaps
Deck KBA-BL82 with Black cherries
Cherry G84-4100LCMDK-0 Cherry ML switches
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IBM Lexmark 51G8572 Model M Keyboard
Geekhacked Siig Minitouch KB1948
IBM Model M Mini 1397681

Offline Rajagra

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« Reply #16 on: Wed, 24 March 2010, 09:33:48 »
It's best to be philosophical on ebay. I've been lucky and got some great bargains. I've never been screwed and only bought one item that went on to develop a fault quickly. My attitude now is that I can afford to take a few risks. Even if they turn sour I'll be 'in profit' overall. And when you take risks on low feedback sellers you can get insane bargains. So think long term and you can't go wrong.
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Offline skcheng

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« Reply #17 on: Wed, 24 March 2010, 10:17:52 »
Quote from: Rajagra;166519
It's best to be philosophical on ebay. I've been lucky and got some great bargains. I've never been screwed and only bought one item that went on to develop a fault quickly. My attitude now is that I can afford to take a few risks. Even if they turn sour I'll be 'in profit' overall. And when you take risks on low feedback sellers you can get insane bargains. So think long term and you can't go wrong.


Everyone on ebay started off with zero feedback.....
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Offline ricercar

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« Reply #18 on: Wed, 24 March 2010, 13:44:11 »
Quote from: webwit;166521
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Big trouble on little eBay.
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Offline Ski11z

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« Reply #19 on: Sat, 27 March 2010, 22:42:10 »
Lol, its funny how things are, i remember posting about this a week ago and it ended 175.00 0 bids.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Happy-Hacking-Keyboard-Professional-2_W0QQitemZ300406251225QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPCA_Mice_Trackballs?hash=item45f19b9ed9
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