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Offline didjamatic

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About 100 things wrong with this Model M auction.
« on: Fri, 30 April 2010, 20:57:43 »
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« Reply #1 on: Fri, 30 April 2010, 21:06:46 »
Whuuuuuuuuah?
I only spot 87 things wrong, what are you smokin?

Actually I am not familiar with that AT cable on an M or the logo in the upper right instead of left.
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Offline Rajagra

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« Reply #2 on: Fri, 30 April 2010, 21:11:05 »
Ha! I was sure this was a reference to the used model M on ebay UK that had a £100 BIN price.
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« Reply #3 on: Fri, 30 April 2010, 21:20:44 »
> 1984 IBM J2 Model M Alps Sliders Clicky Key Keyboard

At least they pictured the DEC 86 on the sticker.
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Offline Rajagra

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« Reply #4 on: Fri, 30 April 2010, 21:27:23 »
Gotta love those Model M Alps sliders...
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« Reply #5 on: Fri, 30 April 2010, 21:44:15 »
Quote from: Rajagra;177701
Gotta love those Model M Alps sliders...


A HA! Another test for keyboards, fits just after the ricercar torque test.
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Offline EverythingIBM

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« Reply #6 on: Fri, 30 April 2010, 21:52:29 »
Even though the entire listing is incorrect, that still would be a decent keyboard for one cent if anyone wins it.
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« Reply #7 on: Fri, 30 April 2010, 21:55:50 »
Quote from: Rajagra;177701
Gotta love those Model M Alps sliders...

Classic!

Quote from: ricercar;177708
A HA! Another test for keyboards, fits just after the ricercar torque test.

perfectly refreshing avatar


WAIT! So how bogus is this again??? Uber confused now :S
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Offline EverythingIBM

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« Reply #8 on: Fri, 30 April 2010, 21:58:14 »
The seller listed another Model M mislabeled:
http://cgi.ebay.com/IBM-model-M-clicky-Key-Vintage-/200465558388?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eacadab74
He calls the SDL port a phone jack...

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this one takes some type of phone jack plug in i dont know much about it
Its physically in Mint condition it looks like this thing was very well kept
no sun damage or yellowing
it looks great
This item is not tested i dont have the cord for it :(
If it doesn't work just send it back
this is the greatest keyboard ever made in the world
  it has a born on date of 19-oct-93
this is is manufactured by Lexmark
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Offline Voixdelion

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« Reply #9 on: Fri, 30 April 2010, 23:15:05 »
Quote from: EverythingIBM;177715
The seller listed another Model M mislabeled:
http://cgi.ebay.com/IBM-model-M-clicky-Key-Vintage-/200465558388?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eacadab74
He calls the SDL port a phone jack...


Give the guy a break - obviously they aren't his thing and it could be much worse.  At least he appears honest if you go by the feedback.  (At least I'm hoping he is... I just bought a 1990 model M from him for $10 last week.  It has yet to arrive, but the pics looked good, and I was able to to give him some precautionary packing tips based on the two that arrived with a few of their keys rattling around in the box with them!)
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« Reply #10 on: Fri, 30 April 2010, 23:19:00 »
We're nitpickers, not malicious. Just funning.

Besides, some of his info is wrong, and misleading. Making spurious claims in ignorance within an auction description isn't a survival trait.
« Last Edit: Fri, 30 April 2010, 23:22:41 by ricercar »
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