Author Topic: [FS] IBM Model M15 Buckling Spring Ergonomic Keyboard. (Read 10512 times)

XMIT · « **on:** Wed, 24 June 2015, 16:44:33 »

Asking price: 800 USD + shipping (offers accepted!)
Timestamp: http://imgur.com/a/vtenb

For sale is a partially restored IBM Model M15 ergonomic buckling spring keyboard. This USB-converted board features an internally placed Soarer's Converter.

This is a fundraiser for user "elecplus" on deskthority.net.

More photos: https://goo.gl/photos/MUCG2dYP9JZ26ZTG6
More info: https://deskthority.net/for-sale-f55/ibm-model-m15-13h6689-ergonomic-buckling-spring-keyboard-t15649.html

XMIT · « **Reply #1 on:** Sun, 05 July 2015, 20:09:45 »

One item is for sale at the moment.

Altis · « **Reply #2 on:** Thu, 16 July 2015, 18:44:54 »

That's quite the lot. I'm very fond of the NMB keyboards... have two with clicky Space Invaders and they are some of my favorite.

GLWS!

UsualSuspectXXX · « **Reply #3 on:** Thu, 16 July 2015, 22:05:28 »

I've got this bookmarked. I might hit you up for one of these at some point.

XMIT · « **Reply #4 on:** Thu, 16 July 2015, 22:10:47 »

Thanks! I have way more keyboards than just these. I'll slowly post more here or in other threads.

TLExile · « **Reply #5 on:** Fri, 17 July 2015, 01:22:24 »

Man if that shipping wasn't almost twice the board i'd take one off your hands right now...

jbondeson · « **Reply #6 on:** Fri, 17 July 2015, 09:16:08 »

Quote from: TLExile on Fri, 17 July 2015, 01:22:24

Man if that shipping wasn't almost twice the board i'd take one off your hands right now...

Or do what I did and buy 4, cuts down on the per board shipping!

(he has a number of other boards as well, if you're looking for something in particular I'm sure he'll be happy to help)

XMIT · « **Reply #7 on:** Fri, 17 July 2015, 09:40:47 »

Thanks jbondeson. The full inventory is posted elsewhere. I've been introducing items more slowly to GH.

tgujay · « **Reply #8 on:** Fri, 17 July 2015, 10:17:28 »

Mmmmmm dem Space Invaders.

jbondeson · « **Reply #9 on:** Fri, 17 July 2015, 10:20:28 »

I've been tempted by these space invaders too. But then I'd need to find some ANSI caps , and I'm juggling too many damn projects right now!

Soon...

XMIT · « **Reply #10 on:** Fri, 20 November 2015, 09:39:58 »

A heads-up: more keyboards will become available for sale in the coming weeks. There are some exciting things in store, stay tuned!

jbondeson · « **Reply #11 on:** Fri, 20 November 2015, 10:39:19 »

Quote from: XMIT on Fri, 20 November 2015, 09:39:58

A heads-up: more keyboards will become available for sale in the coming weeks. There are some exciting things in store, stay tuned!

I'm glad you managed to keep yourself and the keyboards above water through the flooding!

Looking forward to see what you have in store.

trenzafeeds · « **Reply #12 on:** Sat, 28 November 2015, 21:21:25 »

Looking forward to seeing the new stuff you pull out as well! Any chance of cherry or ibm boards in there anywhere?

XMIT · « **Reply #13 on:** Sat, 28 November 2015, 21:25:21 »

Thanks! I need to sort through some things but there will be lots of Model Ms and a few Model Fs in the mix. As for Cherry MX boards there may be a couple of WYSE boards with vintage (smooth!) MX blacks and some other goodies.

When I do start posting I'll update the OP and post updates at the end of the thread. I'm going to start with listing one keyboard at a time. It will take me much longer this way but will result in much better keyboards for you all - tested, lightly cleaned, nice pictures, you'll know what to expect.

cryptokey · « **Reply #14 on:** Sat, 28 November 2015, 21:31:36 »

So as a complete noob to vintage boards, I was hoping to get only one to add to my collection of keyboards. How do the boards that you listed differ from Model M's? I'm wondering if I should pick one of the Space Invaders up or wait for the Model M's that you said would be available in the future...

trenzafeeds · « **Reply #15 on:** Sat, 28 November 2015, 21:33:04 »

Quote from: XMIT on Sat, 28 November 2015, 21:25:21

Thanks! I need to sort through some things but there will be lots of Model Ms and a few Model Fs in the mix. As for Cherry MX boards there may be a couple of WYSE boards with vintage (smooth!) MX blacks and some other goodies.

When I do start posting I'll update the OP and post updates at the end of the thread. I'm going to start with listing one keyboard at a time. It will take me much longer this way but will result in much better keyboards for you all - tested, lightly cleaned, nice pictures, you'll know what to expect.

Wyse boards are my favorites! I'd love to collect as many as possible.

XMIT · « **Reply #16 on:** Sat, 28 November 2015, 21:34:29 »

Everyone was once a n00b.

Well, nothing is for sale right now (sales are suspended) so you'll need to wait no matter what.

The IBM Model M is a classic. I'd say start with that. There are tons of them, they are well understood, there are plenty of parts around, heck they are still in production by Unicomp. Space Invaders boards are great too. I need to check through my stock to make sure I still have some good ones ready for sale.

trenzafeeds · « **Reply #17 on:** Sat, 28 November 2015, 21:36:13 »

Quote from: XMIT on Sat, 28 November 2015, 21:34:29

they are still in production by Unicomp.

I believe you mean low-class replicas are in production by unicomp.

cryptokey · « **Reply #18 on:** Sat, 28 November 2015, 21:38:30 »

Quote from: XMIT on Sat, 28 November 2015, 21:34:29

Everyone was once a n00b.

Well, nothing is for sale right now (sales are suspended) so you'll need to wait no matter what.

The IBM Model M is a classic. I'd say start with that. There are tons of them, they are well understood, there are plenty of parts around, heck they are still in production by Unicomp. Space Invaders boards are great too. I need to check through my stock to make sure I still have some good ones ready for sale.

I'll probably wait for a Model M as my first then. In that case, I'll keep an eye on this thread.

njbair · « **Reply #19 on:** Sat, 28 November 2015, 21:47:25 »

Those Dell boards are a great source for ANSI Alps keycaps.

rowdy · « **Reply #20 on:** Sat, 28 November 2015, 22:48:03 »

Quote from: njbair on Sat, 28 November 2015, 21:47:25

Those Dell boards are a great source for ANSI Alps keycaps.

So is Tai Hao

Neo.X · « **Reply #21 on:** Sat, 28 November 2015, 22:52:07 »

I always want to try a vintage black board, hope you will have some WYSE boards for sell.

UsualSuspectXXX · « **Reply #22 on:** Sun, 29 November 2015, 21:12:47 »

Any hint as to what the price on the Model M's will be?

ccarlitos2 · « **Reply #23 on:** Sun, 29 November 2015, 21:18:38 »

Quote from: Neo.X on Sat, 28 November 2015, 22:52:07

I always want to try a vintage black board, hope you will have some WYSE boards for sell.

I'm with this dude!

menuhin · « **Reply #24 on:** Thu, 10 November 2016, 11:46:20 »

Is there anything I can harvest from here?
Black Alps and Dell PBT Caps for Alps switches. What else?

Shipping to Europe will be quite steep though.

XMIT · « **Reply #25 on:** Thu, 10 November 2016, 11:51:19 »

Nothing is for sale here at the moment. I may sell a few things after the New Year but the bulk of the items went to elecplus on DT. Check out elecshopper.com.

Bludude4 · « **Reply #26 on:** Fri, 11 November 2016, 14:01:30 »

Quote from: trenzafeeds on Sat, 28 November 2015, 21:36:13

Quote from: XMIT on Sat, 28 November 2015, 21:34:29
they are still in production by Unicomp.

I believe you mean low-class replicas are in production by unicomp.

I believe you are mistaken. Unicomp doesn't manufacture replicas, they now own the patent to the Model M, and their product, structurally is identical to the Model M. I have one. They're genuine Model M's, even though they might not have the IBM badge.

XMIT · « **Reply #27 on:** Fri, 20 January 2017, 06:38:39 »

Bump. Selling an IBM Model M15 Buckling Spring Ergonomic Keyboard for elecplus on deskthority. This is a fundraiser auction that closes tomorrow, so bid early and often!

calavera · « **Reply #28 on:** Fri, 20 January 2017, 06:41:07 »

Is bidding allowed? And on top of that silence auction? Just curious.

XMIT · « **Reply #29 on:** Fri, 20 January 2017, 06:50:33 »

I hope so. I'm running this as an auction manually. The one hour silent auction at the end is designed to mitigate snipes. If I'm doing something wrong someone let me know.

ghostjuggernaut · « **Reply #30 on:** Fri, 20 January 2017, 16:37:12 »

XMIT, auctions are not allowed in the GH classifieds.

From classifieds rules:

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Auctions
Conducting auctions is not allowed in the Classifieds subforum. We lack appropriate software infrastructure and legal means to maintain auctions and ensure fair terms for everyone. If you wish to sell your items as auctions, please use appropriate sites, such as eBay. You may link your external auctions in the External Auction Links subforum.

XMIT · « **Reply #31 on:** Fri, 20 January 2017, 16:46:33 »

Well, crap. I'm fine with running an auction manually - and it works, and has worked just fine on another forum - but this seems to annoy moderators elsewhere.

You do all realize that eBay takes a 10% cut, for adding very little value to a small community like ours?

I'll simply set a high price and accept offers. Let's start at 800 USD for this one (not joking). OP updated. These sell for about 500 USD on eBay so I'll consider offers in that range. But again, bear in mind that this is a fundraiser, to help a friend with some medical bills.


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