Ok I got to copy paste here the whole description, I think I detached my left kidney from laughing... Is he ucking with ebayers?
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You are bidding on SIX plastic rivets as naturally discovered in TWO rare 1985 IBM Model M keyboards.
Left: two rivets salvaged from 3161 terminal keyboard part number 1386303, label date 29 JUL 1985, Plant J1.
Right: four rivets salvaged from industrial computer keyboard part number 1388076, label date 13 DEC 1985, Greenock.
If you are reading this, you will know the significance of plastic rivets to the famous Model M keyboards.
They are an iconic, defining feature, notable for their role in helping to bring buckling spring keyboards to the wider masses through cost reduction.
As a testament to their design, they are retained in membrane buckling spring keyboards manufactured today.
A discerning enthusiast of vintage examples of Model M keyboards will instinctively know to inspect the rivets, as their presence can make a profound difference to functionality and key feel.
Here is your opportunity to own some very early examples of the rivets, without the inconvenience of having to pay the high postage and storage fees associated with heavy bulky keyboards.
These rivets would be a great memento for a former Model M user who has moved to Model F keyboards, or encased in clear resin they could make ideal charm trinkets.
All the rivets offered were found naturally detached when their keyboards were recently opened for internal inspection. ( I PROMISE IT WAS NATURAL, NO RAPE INVOLVED)
I guarantee that the rivets were detached through normal wear and tear of the keyboards and not by any artificial means, so offer a fair representation of loose rivets as found in 1985 Model M keyboards.
All the rivets offered were found naturally detached when their keyboards were recently opened for internal inspection.
I guarantee that the rivets were detached through normal wear and tear of the keyboards and not by any artificial means, so offer a fair representation of loose rivets as found in 1985 Model M keyboards.
The rivets are comfortably wrapped, double bagged and will be sent promptly in a secure bubble mailer.
I can offer double boxing as an option to the successful bidder if required, but please be aware that this may increase the postage cost.
Payment by cheque is possible for bidders within the UK.
