I offered $100 and the seller accepted. I think that's ball park considering what recent Space Saving/Savers have sold for. I didn't think I was nuts......even Rip calls them Space Savers on his current kb list.
The keyboard is awesome. I really like it.
skc
Congrats on your new keyboarch purchase SK. I'm glad you're enjoying it. Standard Model Ms can be had for a lot less than $100, but the Space Saving Model Ms command a premium for some reason - I guess 'cause fewer were manufactured.
If you ever run across a used 84-key PC AT Model F in decent shape, it would make a nice addition to your keyboard collection. Although both use buckling springs, the typing feel of the Model F is very different than the Model M...in a good way.
Same is true for a Topre switch keyboard, especially the Happy Hacking Professional 2. You probably won't find any bargains, but ther're worth every dime. The HHKB is my travel board. I never go on the road without it.
I'm not sure that what ripster calls his Space Saving Model M (or anything else) is relevant. Last time I checked, nobody died and made him Brigham Young. Riipster has made many contributions to geekhack and takes many newbies "under his wing." In reality, rip's opinion is no more relevant than anyone else's - not even our favourite son, webwit
Don't be swayed by seemingly dominant posters who are eager to provide new members with guidance and direction. I continually pound my 84-key PC AT Model F drum whenever I have the opportunity, but I have grown to appreciate a wide variety of key switches and input devices. Behind the scenes, I have donated many keyboards that I've bought, tried out, and didn't care for, to other geekhackers.
Give us a detailed review after you've had the chance to type on your new Space Saving Model M for a while.