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Offline megarat

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Northgate Omnikey
« on: Wed, 26 August 2009, 22:35:08 »
Is this guy serious?  You can buy an HHKB Pro2 and a half for that much.
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Offline Hak Foo

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« Reply #1 on: Wed, 26 August 2009, 23:52:34 »
Why did he put it together wrong too?
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Offline watduzhkstand4

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« Reply #2 on: Thu, 27 August 2009, 00:17:20 »
what is he thinking? Even if he candy coated that sh*t it's still not worth $400+
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Offline maxlugar

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« Reply #3 on: Thu, 27 August 2009, 01:13:48 »
Quote from: ripster;112226
Also selling a Taiwanese Reveal keyboard with what looks like White Alps simplifieds for $399.

Somebody make him an offer of $10.

I love insulting these guys with lowball offers.


Is ebay seller Bob Tibbets, formerly from Northgate Keyboard Repair?

I bought a very nice Northgate Omnikey 102 from Bob a few months ago which made me appreciate the feel of real complicated ALPS keyswitches.

I don't know that much about Northgate keyboards, but even if this one is in pristine condition, is the market value really 400 bucks?

I would gladly shell out $400 for a NIB original IBM PC AT 84-key keyboard...if there are any still out there.  In the meantime, I'll have to be satisfied with my HH Pro 2 and soon to be received Topre 87U that y'alll convinced me to try.
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Offline maxlugar

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« Reply #4 on: Thu, 27 August 2009, 01:14:54 »
Quote from: ripster;112226


Somebody make him an offer of $10.

I love insulting these guys with lowball offers.


OK ripster, I'll do it.
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Offline maxlugar

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« Reply #5 on: Thu, 27 August 2009, 01:18:53 »
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OK ripster, I'll do it.


Both my offers of $9.99 and $25.00 were denied.

He must have the reserve set at some outrageous amount (probably $399)

I'm not willing to test it.  One good Northgate Omnikey is good enough for me...for now.
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Offline watduzhkstand4

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« Reply #6 on: Thu, 27 August 2009, 01:23:30 »
lol what if it took $25? Lmfao!
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HHKB Pro 2 white w/ blank keys red ESC key and blank WASD keys
HHKB L-2
Cherry Brown Compaq mx11800
Dell AT101W
Cherry Red Leopold 104-key Otaku FC500RR/ABN

Offline maxlugar

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« Reply #7 on: Thu, 27 August 2009, 02:47:23 »
Quote from: watduzhkstand4;112231
lol what if it took $25? Lmfao!


I would have considered an acceptance of $25 for a pristine Omnikey a smokin'deal.  Hell, the platinum alone is worth at least 400 bones  : )
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Offline itlnstln

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« Reply #8 on: Thu, 27 August 2009, 08:06:04 »
Northgates are great keyboards, arguably the most rugged keyboards ever (sorry, Model M, but you got NOTHING on my Evolution), but in no way, shape, or form are they worth anything close to $400.
 
I paid $80 (IIRC) for my Evolution NIB.
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Offline timw4mail

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« Reply #9 on: Thu, 27 August 2009, 11:29:04 »
Quote from: itlnstln;112258
Northgates are great keyboards, arguably the most rugged keyboards ever (sorry, Model M, but you got NOTHING on my Evolution), but in no way, shape, or form are they worth anything close to $400.
 
I paid $80 (IIRC) for my Evolution NIB.

Model Ms have issues...Model Fs are the real tanks.
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