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Offline C.S.

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[SOLD] IBM Model M 52G9658 in great condition
« on: Mon, 02 January 2012, 13:14:57 »
I've finally decided to pick up a Cherry MX Blue board, so it's time to let go of my Model M.  This is a model 52G9658 which was manufactured by Lexmark.  It has a blue IBM label, double piece keycaps, and a built-in coiled PS/2 cable.  I picked this up a couple years ago on ebay when I was first exploring the world of mechanical keyboards, but I've only used it for a few hours at most.

This was a used board, but you wouldn't know it by looking at it.  I did a little cleaning, but it was in remarkably good condition to begin with; no broken rivets, all keys work and feel perfect, no squeaks, LEDs work, and so on.

This is a very clean board; there only a couple minor cosmetic blemishes.  The only one of note is on the right shift key as shown in the images; the rest are all on the underside of the board.  Honestly, I would keep this since it's in such good shape, but it would be a shame for it to sit in my closet, deprived of the caress of someone's loving fingertips.

EDIT: Looking for around $40 SHIPPED in US.  Make an offer if you're interested!

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Nice and clean, ready to be touched for the very first time (figuratively speaking):
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Built-in cable, couple minor blemishes:
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Key caps are in great condition:
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Blemish on right Shift key, as mentioned:
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« Last Edit: Tue, 24 January 2012, 09:06:39 by C.S. »
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[SOLD] IBM Model M 52G9658 in great condition
« Reply #1 on: Mon, 02 January 2012, 22:31:42 »
Just asking how much would it cost to ship the keyboard to Australia?

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« Reply #2 on: Tue, 03 January 2012, 01:23:01 »
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« Reply #3 on: Tue, 03 January 2012, 12:03:43 »
The one I shipped from the US to Austrailia was about $60 US

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« Reply #4 on: Tue, 03 January 2012, 12:41:13 »
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The one I shipped from the US to Austrailia was about $60 US

A quick estimate on USPS shows around $55-60.
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« Reply #5 on: Tue, 10 January 2012, 09:13:58 »
Bumping this thread.  I'm hoping someone is interested in this board; it's really in fantastic condition and a pleasure to type on.  I'd like $40 shipped, but please make an offer if you're interested.
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« Reply #6 on: Tue, 10 January 2012, 09:45:32 »
offer: 40 shipped to Europe :)

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« Reply #7 on: Wed, 18 January 2012, 21:13:57 »
One last bump before putting this on eBay.  Let me know if you have any interest at all.  This is a great board.
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« Reply #8 on: Wed, 18 January 2012, 23:04:30 »
Oh man, do you ship to Canada?
After the disappointing Cherry Brown as my first (and only) board, perhaps I may find a new love in buckling spring before searching for a Blue board  :P
"I hated the Blackwidow. Hated, hated, hated, hated, hated the Blackwidow. Hated it. Hated every cheapening feeble useless user-insulting gimmicks of it. Hated the keycap font that thought anyone would like it. Hated the marketing pretense to the keyboard by its belief that anyone would be impressed by it."

Roger Exbert - The Number One Keyboard Critic On The Planet.

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« Reply #9 on: Sun, 22 January 2012, 09:35:14 »
FYI, this is a really good deal for someone who may want to try mechanical keyboards for the first time or who wants a model M as a daily driver.  I've sold a model m like this on ebay for this much plus another $15 for shipping (which is what it cost for a usps priority mail game box).
$40 out the door is a good deal.

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« Reply #10 on: Sun, 22 January 2012, 10:00:36 »
How much would it be shipped to Europe?

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« Reply #11 on: Sun, 22 January 2012, 16:24:33 »
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FYI, this is a really good deal for someone who may want to try mechanical keyboards for the first time or who wants a model M as a daily driver.  I've sold a model m like this on ebay for this much plus another $15 for shipping (which is what it cost for a usps priority mail game box).
$40 out the door is a good deal.

I think he sold it on ebay...

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« Reply #12 on: Tue, 24 January 2012, 09:06:13 »
Sorry for the late update; this has been sold!
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