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by cKype
07 Jun 2021, 16:09
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Zenith Z-150
Replies: 7
Views: 1593

Re: Zenith Z-150

Oh thank, I'll look into it!
by cKype
07 Jun 2021, 14:25
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Zenith Z-150
Replies: 7
Views: 1593

Zenith Z-150

Hi

Managed to save yet another old board from recycling center. This time it was Zenith Z-150 with Green Alps.

Anyone have any idea about USB converter possibilities?
Hope it is not too difficult so I could actually use it.

Photos:
https://imgur.com/a/fKHFaCt
by cKype
08 Sep 2020, 11:01
Forum: For sale
Topic: [FS] Chrome Filco FKB-97S and Gold Filco Stealth FKB-92ERG - ALPS SKCM White Switches
Replies: 13
Views: 5081

Re: [FS] Chrome Filco FKB-97S and Gold Filco Stealth FKB-92ERG - ALPS SKCM White Switches

The silver one look very nice! It even has hiragana and katakana caps on it!
by cKype
07 Sep 2020, 02:48
Forum: For sale
Topic: IBM 3278 Beam Spring
Replies: 47
Views: 8747

Re: IBM 3278 Beam Spring

Thank you for positive feedback guys, means a lot. Thought I started a fire hazard already after second day in here. Let's say.. after finding this board, I'm still not interested in vintage, which might sound weird for some of you. But from now on I'm definitely going keeping my eyes open in case I...
by cKype
06 Sep 2020, 22:19
Forum: For sale
Topic: IBM 3278 Beam Spring
Replies: 47
Views: 8747

Re: IBM 3278 Beam Spring

I'm gonna leave this here, hope you get my point of view. Lets not continue this argument anymore it's starting to get rather silly from both ends. I'll leave a discord chat with ZyBer, few people are asking whats going on and I need new key caps if this keeps going further. Too much typing included...
by cKype
06 Sep 2020, 22:12
Forum: For sale
Topic: IBM 3278 Beam Spring
Replies: 47
Views: 8747

Re: IBM 3278 Beam Spring

A member contacted me and heavily suggested putting the item up on Ebay with the price being 2999.99$. He said if I was not going to do that, he would buy the board from me with 2000$ and continue from there. So we made a deal. I'm trying to sell the product through Ebay (maybe Reddit aswell) with ...
by cKype
06 Sep 2020, 21:18
Forum: For sale
Topic: IBM 3278 Beam Spring
Replies: 47
Views: 8747

Re: IBM 3278 Beam Spring

Then you need to check that 3k price as we dont know if the pcb works 100% it's super easy buy an xwhatsit slide it on screw the ground and calibrate it in a GUI interface there is basically a guide for this given by chyros in his video on a 5251 Thank you for the information, I'm still doing what ...
by cKype
06 Sep 2020, 21:09
Forum: For sale
Topic: IBM 3278 Beam Spring
Replies: 47
Views: 8747

Re: IBM 3278 Beam Spring

Is dam thing at the absolute least usb modded and restored a bit Not USB converted, I know nothing about that stuff. I have only cleaned key caps and the front metal cover since that's the limit my amateur skills were able to do. Yes, I came here to sell and not for some red cross charity. I'm stil...
by cKype
06 Sep 2020, 20:59
Forum: For sale
Topic: IBM 3278 Beam Spring
Replies: 47
Views: 8747

Re: IBM 3278 Beam Spring

I'm expecting final buyer wanting the board, and not think how much gap it could still have if he wanted to resell it. And yes, stuff that's vintage usually moves up in price every day. Otherwise we would be selling beamsprings for reasonable prices still in 2050 just so newer people can afford one ...
by cKype
06 Sep 2020, 20:45
Forum: For sale
Topic: IBM 3278 Beam Spring
Replies: 47
Views: 8747

Re: IBM 3278 Beam Spring

I edited my original story about the price to "The amount I paid for this door stopper was 2000$ and found it from recycling center. " now I wan't to make profit and take no less than 2500 for it. Now everything is like it should be is what you're saying.
by cKype
06 Sep 2020, 20:26
Forum: For sale
Topic: IBM 3278 Beam Spring
Replies: 47
Views: 8747

Re: IBM 3278 Beam Spring

Currently you are asking from a person who have stated multiple times him not being into vintage stuff, but custom built new ones, to sell his keyboard cheaper than what you could get to avoid markets staying high. I know our mindsets are totally different, but if I try to use an example: I don't ow...
by cKype
06 Sep 2020, 20:15
Forum: For sale
Topic: IBM 3278 Beam Spring
Replies: 47
Views: 8747

Re: IBM 3278 Beam Spring

2000$ is WAY more than I could have ever dreamed of. But this buyer/highest bidder was the one that suggested me putting it up first for 2999.99$ since he expected it to go for that much, and clearly said if I don't wanna use ebay and such I could sell it right now for him. So basically the buyer as...
by cKype
06 Sep 2020, 19:40
Forum: For sale
Topic: IBM 3278 Beam Spring
Replies: 47
Views: 8747

Re: IBM 3278 Beam Spring

I can understand point of view from collectors perspective, but if there is 500 usd difference between prices, It would be same as: "Wouldn't 100$ be enough, rather than asking for 600$ when you only paid 30$ for it" in the end, the difference would be identical. I wrote my text only because so many...
by cKype
06 Sep 2020, 18:14
Forum: For sale
Topic: IBM 3278 Beam Spring
Replies: 47
Views: 8747

Re: IBM 3278 Beam Spring

I made serious video review about the board. Check if you are interested.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5FGr1QVxyw

/jk
Hope it's cringe enough to make you feel better about yourself. Have a wonderful day!
by cKype
06 Sep 2020, 16:15
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Shit, I fell for it
Replies: 38
Views: 8001

Re: Shit, I fell for it

For me this just sound like you made a mistake and try to blame it on the seller. I don't wanna be a dickhead but if this happened for me, I would just silently facepalm and learn from my mistake. The story would be different if the description was not accurate but it is.
by cKype
06 Sep 2020, 13:57
Forum: For sale
Topic: IBM 3278 Beam Spring
Replies: 47
Views: 8747

Re: IBM 3278 Beam Spring

The amount I paid for this door stopper was 30€ and found it from recycling center. So, I took it home since it somehow felt nice and was in great condition. I cleaned it just for time killing sake, then added it online just to ask what is this machine, since it clearly has no specific model numbers...
by cKype
06 Sep 2020, 12:14
Forum: For sale
Topic: IBM 3278 Beam Spring
Replies: 47
Views: 8747

Re: IBM 3278 Beam Spring

Don't ask me, anything with 3 digits would have made me happy originally. I'm more clueless than any of you
by cKype
06 Sep 2020, 11:38
Forum: For sale
Topic: IBM 3278 Beam Spring
Replies: 47
Views: 8747

Re: IBM 3278 Beam Spring

A member contacted me and heavily suggested putting the item up on Ebay with the price being 2999.99$. He said if I was not going to do that, he would buy the board from me with 2000$ and continue from there. So we made a deal. I'm trying to sell the product through Ebay (maybe Reddit aswell) with t...
by cKype
05 Sep 2020, 19:36
Forum: For sale
Topic: IBM 3278 Beam Spring
Replies: 47
Views: 8747

Re: IBM 3278 Beam Spring

Update about the situation. I'm planning on selling the keyboard in next few days maybe ( 7.9 or 8.9 ). Currently highest bid by forum member is 1500usd (1260€) so If I wont receive better deal by then I'm willing to let the board go for that price. If the trade will not happen for some reason in th...
by cKype
05 Sep 2020, 07:55
Forum: For sale
Topic: IBM 3278 Beam Spring
Replies: 47
Views: 8747

Re: IBM 3278 Beam Spring

Just woke up, and damn I have stuff to read, i'll answer all of you, and finally someone has given me an offer with numbers so I can give people some base to start with. If you are interested contact me with PM i'll give more details and what kind of pricing we are currently standing at. A member ma...
by cKype
05 Sep 2020, 01:41
Forum: For sale
Topic: IBM 3278 Beam Spring
Replies: 47
Views: 8747

Re: IBM 3278 Beam Spring

Thank you! And from the amount of people contacting me so far I assume this is somewhat wanted behemoth.
by cKype
05 Sep 2020, 00:34
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: IBM 3278 Beam Springs?
Replies: 3
Views: 1082

Re: IBM 3278 Beam Springs?

Found it from "second hand store" or more like recycling center. I liked the switches and started to wonder could it have any value (yes my experience is only limited to Chyrosran22 from youtube. And I knew these things have some value, if not atleast its pretty and good condition. And since the pri...
by cKype
05 Sep 2020, 00:07
Forum: For sale
Topic: IBM 3278 Beam Spring
Replies: 47
Views: 8747

IBM 3278 Beam Spring

Hi, managed to get my hands on IBM 3278 Beam Spring just while ago (not USB modded). Condition what I heard from couple of users in here is more than excellent. I have only opened the outside cover to check inside for photos and possible date and other numbers that might mean something for someone w...
by cKype
04 Sep 2020, 21:47
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: IBM 3278 Beam Springs?
Replies: 3
Views: 1082

IBM 3278 Beam Springs?

Hi, I found yesterday a keyboard which reminded me of something I have seen before so I went and bought it. Cleaned it today (mostly just switches and outside) didn't wanna go too far. But the question is... ..is this IBM 3278 with Beam Springs? I know there are more experienced ppl in here than me....

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