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Offline Lorem-Ipsum

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Finding an IBM model M (UK)
« on: Tue, 04 December 2012, 14:39:12 »
I've been after an IBM model M for a while. I'd prefer ISO gb layout but ANSI would be OK too.

I've watched ebay quite a bit but they all seem to be in the US which makes shipping extortionate.

Any ideas for sourcing one here?
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Re: Finding an IBM model M (UK)
« Reply #1 on: Tue, 04 December 2012, 16:27:20 »
Just be patient. One will turn up.

I would have expected them to be fairly common over there, as many as were made in Greenock. Heck, I even got a Greenock 42H at a salvage store here in Georgia!
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Re: Finding an IBM model M (UK)
« Reply #2 on: Tue, 04 December 2012, 16:33:58 »
I have a non-Lexmark Model M from Greenock (1996) in good shape. But shipping to the UK is $61. If you'll pay for shipping, I'll give you the board for free, if you promise to give it a good home.

I have too many keyboards. :/
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Re: Finding an IBM model M (UK)
« Reply #3 on: Tue, 04 December 2012, 17:19:50 »
I'm going to look around and see what I can find. I'm inclined to wait until after Christmas and see what pops up on ebay then.

If I find nothing and your offer still stands jdcarpe then I'll take you up on it. It really is very generous.
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Re: Finding an IBM model M (UK)
« Reply #4 on: Tue, 04 December 2012, 17:25:39 »
No problem. I know that international shipping gets expensive.
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Re: Finding an IBM model M (UK)
« Reply #5 on: Tue, 22 January 2013, 06:14:10 »
Did you get one in the end?  If not, drop me a PM — I’m selling mine to clear space in my overcrowded flat.
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Re: Finding an IBM model M (UK)
« Reply #6 on: Tue, 22 January 2013, 15:31:24 »
Quote from: koralatov on Tue, 22 January 2013, 06:14:10
Did you get one in the end?  If not, drop me a PM — I’m selling mine to clear space in my overcrowded flat.

I never actually did.

How much are you asking for it?
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Re: Finding an IBM model M (UK)
« Reply #7 on: Wed, 23 January 2013, 05:22:33 »
I’ve sent you some mail.
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