deskthority

I had several Model M badges from Wingpad sent directly to lot_lizards, which were offered to come together with the model MF stuffs. I am still waiting for more than 5 years, but don't even remember how many badges I ordered at that time.

Is there any safe way to sell these kinds of expensive boards on ebay or paypal?
As far as I know, sellers are always screwed up if the buyer claims to use the buyers protection.

Unfortunately, I could not find good photos of a Lexmark-badged M4/M4-1 nor anyone able to source me one. When I do get one, I'll update the article. I just don't want to write anything substantial about them without actually experiencing them.


There's one in this forum.
https://deskthority.net ...

Thanks for the write-up!
I also have gone through several of these. About three had non-working pointing sticks (poor durability?). Some lexmark models have a larger rectangular badge. And key pressure was quite different among the OEM manufacturers (probably due to difference in rubberdomes).

Fujitsu libertouch in the UK. Beware, key feeling might not be as pleasant as you expect.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174674539296

You can also buy Quckfire Rapid-i for cheap. Their cases are compatible with each other.

Alps buckling springs for you guys in the UK.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/rm-nimbus-mo ... 3906174515

Thank you both. Hope we can find a good new owner!

Reshala wrote: 16 Feb 2021, 05:31 https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/x764009233
nib oem libertouch for 5000 jpy each

Looks like it's new in vinyl bag.

Myoth wrote: 05 Feb 2021, 12:32 wow that's impressive, magnificent piece !!!

Thanks!

John Doe wrote: 05 Feb 2021, 15:25 May I ask what this is? Looks like it's not kinda M-cut mod result neither normal SSK？

It's the 38th SSK as the serial number says. The chopping job was done by IBM engineers.

I recently sorted out my storage and had a chance to take the photos of 38th SSK!

Blue alps, looks clean. 220 BIN
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Samsun ... 5012394740

Nice collection. What's your next target?

Interesting idea. Comparing and sharing personal perference about the switches. Maybe we can improve the template so that people can just drag and drop the switch images from the repository.

Missing that many keys and still asking for $5000?!
The balls of certain sellers...

Yeah the thing is the most valuable part of that board is the rare keycaps, which falls drastically if you don't have a complete set and missing a spacebar :roll:


Well it's a rarer 88-key variant which is ...

ekeppel wrote: 29 Sep 2020, 15:06 $100 shipping, though.

Oops, I didn't notice that

Avant Prime with box, looks good, buy it now $75 OBO
https://www.ebay.com/itm/284023445976

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Omnikey-102-Bl ... 3579419858

Interesting to see this 2nd generation Omnikey has blue alps switches. Price is already high though.

It's probably a non-silicone-based lubricant for plastics. Their old product pando 258a shows a somewhat similar product numbering.
https://www.threebond.co.jp/en/technica ... tech09.pdf

Try getting SKM-2001 if you have any chance.

We discussed that switch before. It's probably from a membrane keyboard.

keyboards-f2/identify-a-meaningless-switch-t17927.html

Libertouch?

SilenceGoo wrote: anyone could some help?

I've seen one with Alps green.

Bass wrote: There was another closely related and rarer variant (1388081) that has a silver badge, which Ellipse is currently selling for $800.

Based on the shop date of the steel plate, I think the internal assembly is not original.

snuci wrote:

depletedvespene wrote:

snuci wrote: Acquired a complete IBM 4704 terminal with F107...

Colour me envious. Does it work?

Yes!

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https://www.ebay.de/itm/312093444282

I think this is for you if you don't have one already!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/152980160472

Will it go for a new record of $3.3K with shipping? Best offer is also an option for those looking to get a steal on one ;)

This was one that "sold" but was relisted. The buyer must have "straightened out" and realized what he did and didn;t follow through ...

I guess they are SKCL yellow, based on the photo that does not show LED electrode holes at switch bottom.

gold-plated keyboard released in 2008. korean customs are always ahead of time. lol

How about this one? It has cherry MX black switches.

Here's what I really wonder: if the boards had been listed at BIN for 810 and 564 respectively, would they have sold for that amount?

That's Flebay for you. If you list it at the current prices sold - you won't get any nibbles.

Like fishing, you allow the smaller minnows the opportunity to take ...