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Offline r3dx

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IBM Model M with Original Packaging
« on: Mon, 25 March 2013, 12:00:53 »
http://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Enhanced-Keyboard-model-M-clicky-keyboard-in-Org-Pkg-Un-tested-Cond-No-Res-/160994133052?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item257bff843c

Doesn't look like it's in that bad of condition. Hopefully it is in working order. Good luck to anyone that bids on it.  :D
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Re: IBM Model M with Original Packaging
« Reply #1 on: Mon, 25 March 2013, 12:04:27 »
An early-1989 probably has the heavy plate and wire stabilizers.

Looks like a desirable item and I would guess that it should fetch $100 or more.
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Re: IBM Model M with Original Packaging
« Reply #2 on: Mon, 25 March 2013, 13:14:16 »
An early-1998 probably has the heavy plate and wire stabilizers.

Looks like a desirable item and I would guess that it should fetch $100 or more.


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Re: IBM Model M with Original Packaging
« Reply #3 on: Mon, 25 March 2013, 13:14:17 »
looks good to me. i would grab this if it stays under 70$.
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Re: IBM Model M with Original Packaging
« Reply #4 on: Mon, 25 March 2013, 16:15:05 »
An early-1998 probably has the heavy plate and wire stabilizers.

Looks like a desirable item and I would guess that it should fetch $100 or more.

I don't think a grey oval label will have the wire stabilizers, but nevertheless, this is a good find.

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Re: IBM Model M with Original Packaging
« Reply #5 on: Mon, 25 March 2013, 16:22:20 »
I think the switch-over from wire stabilizers to plastic sleeves happened early-mid-1989.

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Re: IBM Model M with Original Packaging
« Reply #6 on: Sun, 31 March 2013, 15:41:01 »
I think the switch-over from wire stabilizers to plastic sleeves happened early-mid-1989.



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