IBM Model M Keyboard (Genuine IBM ps2 Buckling Spring)

[Moomoo]

I found this on ebay while browsing tried to bid however kept getting outbidded, I wouldn't mind picking that one up and making it shiny

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/IBM-Model-M-Keyboard-Genuine-IBM-ps2-Buckling-Spring?item=111009668046&cmd=ViewItem&_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D4%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5557042566395715271#ht_1315wt_1123

[Halverson]

Don't bid on it yet! Wait until the end, and snipe that! Just pick the highest amount you're willing to go, and throw it down at the last few seconds. Either you win cheaper, or you don't overpay.

[fohat.digs]

Interesting keycaps, too bad numpad 3 is missing.

Don't know about basic used Model M prices in Oz, they have gone from $30-40 to $50-60+ here, in the last 6 months.

[Elrick]

Interesting keycaps, too bad numpad 3 is missing.

Don't know about basic used Model M prices in Oz, they have gone from $30-40 to $50-60+ here, in the last 6 months.

C'mon fohat, this has got your name all over this.  Dive in before the last 4 seconds of the auction. 

[fohat.digs]

I have 3 immaculate heavily "adjusted" bolt-modded Ms, 2 in storage and 1 that my son uses, a like-new 1991 black label that is totally stock, and at least 2 in parts waiting to be brought back to life. Then there are a couple of more carcasses of each, standard and M-122, in the "junk" pile.

Model Ms no longer have much appeal to me, I have used my near-ANSI modded Model F-122s constantly for a year and a half, and they are an order of magnitude more pleasant and enjoyable to use.

For less than $30 delivered, I might buy an M for the keycaps, but otherwise, I am pretty much over it.

If I ever find myself with energy to spare and a dozen hours of idle time, I might try to chop one of them down to some smaller footprint.